During the 151–200 run, Mastermix refined its "DJ Tools" and "Continuous Mix" concepts:
Typical of the mid-range issues, this set included functional mixes like "Footie Anthems" and "Hen Night (The Second Round)," catering specifically to the mobile and wedding DJ market. Mastermix Issue 151-200
These became standard features, offering sound effects, vocal drops, and themed snippets (e.g., "The Office Toolkit" in Issue 200) to personalize sets. During the 151–200 run, Mastermix refined its "DJ
Marking a significant milestone, Issue 200 reflected the growing popularity of "mash-ups" and "versus" tracks, such as "Adina Howard Vs Survivor" and "Nirvana Vs Missy Elliott". It also included thematic "Legends" mixes, such as "Queen Legends," which provided a streamlined way for DJs to play career-spanning hits from iconic artists. 3. Evolutionary Trends in DJ Tools It also included thematic "Legends" mixes, such as
This issue highlights the "Motown" and "Soul" revival common in DJ sets at the time, featuring "The Ultimate Motown Stomper" and Andy Pickles' "Moments In Soul". It also showcased the popular "toolkit" concept with the "South Park Tool Kit Part 2," providing bite-sized soundbites for creative mixing.
This particular block of issues is characterized by a blend of retro-themed megamixes and "cutting-edge" club tracks of the time.