Pioneer announces the XDJ-AERO WIFI DJ system
Pioneer has broken the mould yet again with the XDJ-AERO, the industry’s first Wi-Fi enabled all-in-one DJ system and native rekordbox player.
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Pioneer DDJ-Ergo-K Limited Edition announced
Pioneer’s most versatile controller, the DDJ-ERGO-V is popular among DJs for its usability, portability and compatibility with virtually all DJ software. And now the white DDJ-ERGO-V is available in a sleek new black model – the DDJ-ERGO-K.
Return of the Turntable – Audio Technica AT-LP1240USB
Yesterday we came across this news that surprised us, well just a bit. Why? Well, as we live in a time where, especially in the DJ market, devices are going completely digital, a company returns with a device that was on its way out the door. Audio Technica announced this week a new turntable, updated with the latest technology and USB, but still, a turntable. Of course this doesn’t mean that turntables will make a ‘comeback’ in the DJ world but if you want to play with turntables at least you can buy them. Last year Technics stopped producing their SL-1200’s completely, so if you want those you couldn’t even buy them anymore.
Native Instruments Kontrol F1 – Gearjunkies Review
It is not quite the secret that Native Instruments stands at the top of the ‘digital dj’ing world’ with their Traktor DJ software. Especially here in Europe they have a firm grip on the market and are the most used DJ software available. However, Serato comes in a strong second and is growing as we speak. Many DJs love the no-nonesens approach of Serato and also the collaboration with Ableton with The Bridge brought a lot of attention to the brand. I have been able to work with this Kontrol F1 for some time now and will give you my findings about this controller. I’ll try to keep it short and concise. However this is more difficult said then done as the Kontrol F1 is such a comprehensive controller / software combination.
New Sounds and Samples on Sample Saturday
These are the releases we have encountered this week on the Loops and Samples front. Just like the quality of the audio software we use these days the quality of the content we use (loops and samples) equally matches the high standards of this software. Below is this weeks selection.
Allen & Heath Xone:92 at Space Ibiza opening party
Space Club in Ibiza recently held its summer season opening night, installing three of Allen & Heath’s industry standard Xone:92 mixers in the main room to fulfil the rider request of a majority of the performing DJs.
Gemini CDJ-650 Now Shipping
Gemini, an esteemed manufacturer of DJ and Pro Audio equipment, is pleased to announce they are now shipping the CDJ-650. Following in the footsteps of Gemini’s revolutionary CDJ-700, the CDJ-650 employs many of the same features with a more modest tabletop footprint.
New Sounds and Samples on Sample Saturday
These are the releases we have encountered this week on the Loops and Samples front. Just like the quality of the audio software we use these days the quality of the content we use (loops and samples) equally matches the high standards of this software. Below is this weeks selection.
Reason Controller Panorama P4 Now Shipping
Nektar Technology, Inc. the California based new brand for Advanced Control * Enhanced Workflow Controllers today announces Panorama P4, the first dedicated Keyboard Controller for the highly acclaimed Propellerhead Reason Music Creation Software is shipping.
ESI introduces new Aktiv studio monitors
Off the back of their higher end UniK series delivered earlier this year, ESI has announced the release of a new line of affordable studio reference monitors – the Aktiv 05 and Aktiv 08.
New firmware with HUI support for A&H GS-R24
Allen & Heath has released a major firmware and driver update for its acclaimed recording console, the GS-R24. The new firmware includes integrated support of the HUI protocol for direct integration with DAW applications with HUI MIDI control presets, such as ProTools and Reaper, and users also benefit from a range of enhancements to the FireWire interface driver.
Native Instruments RAW VOLTAGE Maschine Expansion Introduced
Native Instruments today introduced RAW VOLTAGE, a new MASCHINE Expansion which captures the sound of a huge modular synthesizer system. For instant use with MASCHINE or MASCHINE MIKRO, RAW VOLTAGE contains kits, instruments and patterns that share the unique, rich and organic sound characteristics of analog synthesis.
New Sounds and Samples on Sample Saturday
These are the releases we have encountered this week on the Loops and Samples front. Just like the quality of the audio software we use these days the quality of the content we use (loops and samples) equally matches the high standards of this software. Below is this weeks selection.
The Denon SC2900 We Got Him!
Last week we where in Madrid to get the first look on the new Denon SC2900 multi media player. And today it arrived at the Gearjunkies TechLab! Review will be online soon!
Kid Koala tours new project with A&H iLive
Kid Koala has adopted a compact iLive system to mix his new Space Cadet live project. Touring venues such as planetariums, biospheres and space museums, Kid Koala performs a live rendition of his latest album, Space Cadet, and each member of the audience is equipped with their own set of headphones installed in individual inflatable ‘space pods’. The show uses an iDR-16 MixRack and an xDR-16 expander unit to cater for the large number of mixes required.