Monthly Archives: December 2013

SPL reveals the Phonitor 2 Headphone Preamp

SPL reveals the Phonitor 2 Headphone Preamp

Sound Performance Lab are “über-happy” to introduce the successor of our legendary Phonitor headphone preamp. They have kept all proven features while incorporating some major improvements — as such, the new Phonitor can be used as the ultimate monitor controller and preamp for three different sources. Likewise, they revised the 120-Volt technology in order for it to perform better, which resulted in their measurement gear being outclassed. Even the creative team got even more creative and came up with a fascinating name: “Phonitor 2“. There’s only one thing that remained unchanged: the price.

Alphasphere Nexus Instrument and Controller available now in Europe

Alphasphere Nexus Instrument and Controller available now in Europe

Alphasphere are very excited to announce that a limited run of the AlphaSphere nexus series is now available for purchase throughout Europe. After launches in Japan and the USA earlier in the year, it is now Europe’s turn to have a generation of producers and musicians empowered by the creative possibilities of the AlphaSphere. AlphaSphere nexus, is the definitive version of the AlphaSphere (video), and is available through the online web store or one of the partner sites.

Mastering with Ableton Live – New Course at Producertech

This latest course from Producertech achieves what no one thought was possible; professional sounding mastering results using only Live 9’s internal devices. Accompanying the 8 hours of tutorials is a Live Template Set, complete with a custom built mastering rack, a comprehensive Pro Mastering Tips written guide and Flowchart, and 8 additional mastering weapons racks, which include an Aphex-style Exciter, Bass Maximiser and various stereo enhancement tools.

Denon DJ introduce new MKII MC6000 DJ Controller

The MC6000 Mk2 is Denon DJ’s next generation, flagship professional DJ controller and digital mixer. Created to be the definitive tool for contemporary club and mobile DJ’s, the slimline, table-top steel chassis unit combines a 4 channel/8 source real-time matrix operational digital mixer with a 24-bit, class-leading digital and analog audio interface. This Mark 2 incarnation operates out of the box with the bundled Serato DJ Intro (upgradable to Serato DJ) and is fully MIDI compliant to work with other software solutions via supplied or created mappings.

Gearjunkies 10 Years: A Look Back

Gearjunkies 10 Years: A Look Back

Our regular visitors and Twitter followers have already noticed that this week we celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the presence of Gearjunkies.com on the world wide web. Today we take a look back.

So, … how did it all start then, back in 2003. Two guys from Eindhoven (The Netherlands) were sitting outside a cafe enjoying a drink in the sun. Marc van den Hurk, a DJ/producer and studio owner, and Mark Dobrinic, a software programmer, were discussing the remains of a webshop project that went ‘belly up’. From this project a database existed with lots of gear and the related product information. Both thought it would be a shame if this information would be lost. But what to do with this database? Why not create an information portal for gearheads and gearlovers alike?

Richie Hawtin, ENTER. and Focusrite RedNet 4 – Video

Richie Hawtin, ENTER. and Focusrite RedNet 4 – Video

DJ/Producer extraordinaire Richie Hawtin employs the power of RedNet for his ENTER. events at Space, Ibiza. For decades, Ibiza has played a seminal role in the global music scene. Home to a concentration of the world’s most famous clubs and dance music institutions, including Pacha, Amnesia and Space, its sandy beaches and rocky landscapes are the backdrop to many DJs’ and producers’ proudest moments. Ibiza’s nightclubs are where the summer’s new tracks are debuted, where DJs play their most epic sets, and where clubbers forget the daily grind and lose themselves in the dance.

umidi – Custom DJ Controller. You design it, they built it!

umidi – Custom DJ Controller. You design it, they built it!

This is one pretty darn great idea. umidi lets you design your own controller, and then they built it for you! Using umidi’s design interface, you can choose up to 36 components on a 6×6 grid including knobs, faders, encoders, jog wheels, and aluminium push buttons. You can choose the way your components are positioned, colored, and the lighting shapes around each one. To personalize your controller further, you can have a custom image laser etched onto your umidi. You are able to build a completely unique controller.