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More Pioneer RMX-1000 action with Taku Takahashi

Pioneer have another demonstration video released of their new remix station controller, the RMX-1000. The RMX-1000 incorporates four remixing functions: Isolate FX, Scene FX, X-Pad FX and Release FX for simple musical arrangements with intuitive control, all accessible at the user’s fingertips. The device includes Pioneer’s remixbox™ editing software to enable users to customize almost every function and feature of the unit. The system can also act as a USB controller when used with the included VST/AU RMX-1000 Plug-in software.

Freemasons Interview – Celebrating 100th Loopmasters Artist Series Release

Recently Loopmasters released the 100th part of their Artist Series. The Freemasons 100% Remix Tools got that honour! LoopTV went to James Wiltshire for an interesting interview. They not only talked about the 100% Remix Tools pack but James let us in on what kind of tools they like in their studio, their production style and the work that went into the production of the loop and sample pack.

Reloop Terminal Mix 4 Available Now

Reloop Terminal Mix 4 Available Now

Reloop is proud to present it’s first digital mixing controller designed especially for Serato: Terminal Mix 4. By introducing the Terminal Mix 4, Reloop have broken new ground once again with this fully integrated 4-channel mixer* offering a wealth of features, including 3-fold EQ with intelligent kill technique* and filter modulation capabilities per channel. Any of the 4 channels can be easily assigned to the crossfader via the controls on the front panel, where you will also be able to adjust the curve of the crossfader.

Beyond Beatmatching – Take Your DJ Career to the Next Level

Beyond Beatmatching – Take Your DJ Career to the Next Level

The creative minds behind Mixed In Key software are proud to announce the release of Beyond Beatmatching: Take Your DJ Career to the Next Level, a book that gets deep into the craft and business of professional DJing. Authors Yakov Vorobyev and Eric Coomes have more than 20 years combined experience in the professional DJ business.  Vorobyev is also president of Mixed In Key, makers of the industry-standard harmonic-mixing software for DJs.

DJ Theo Parrish – Video Interview

Love of the music should be the driving force of any producer, performer or DJ.! In the video below Theo Parrish tells us how he feels about the new technology that has revolutionised modern DJ’ing. For example he is saying: “Im not comfortable with convenience replacing artistry…”. If that is true or not is a complete different discussion. But whatever this man is saying, you should listen. Like we did!

Native Instruments release Maschine Expansion Platinum Bounce

Native Instruments release Maschine Expansion Platinum Bounce

Native Instruments today introduced PLATINUM BOUNCE, a new MASCHINE Expansion featuring a versatile toolbox for producers working in the area of contemporary urban club music. For instant use with MASCHINE or MASCHINE MIKRO, PLATINUM BOUNCE was created by cutting-edge music producers and sound designers – processed to achieve the distinctive upfront sound of contemporary hits for the radio and the hottest clubs. 

New Sounds and Samples on Sample Saturday

New Sounds and Samples on Sample Saturday

And we’re back! After some time away, we are resuming our weekly overview of this weeks releases 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.

Pioneer DJM-850 Performance Mixer Walkthrough

With two colour choices, four channels, one hundred effect combinations and endless creative possibilities, the new Pioneer DJM-850 is set to become home and mobile DJs’; most sought-after mixer. The DJM-850 is primed and ready for plug and play, with preconfigured, studio-quality effects accessible at the touch of a button. The mixer rivals software’s creative possibilities liberating DJs from their laptops and allowing for a more natural DJing experience.

Sasha Soundlab – Gearjunkies Review

Sasha Soundlab – Gearjunkies Review

Anyone into music production will be familiar with the production software tools from Native Instruments. Their sampler software Kontakt is one of the best outthere. That’s just a fact. Native Instruments provides very high quality instrumenst for Kontakt. From drums, basses, synths, brass instruments, strings, etc. Plus there are many third-party instruments that run on the Kontakt sampler software. There are almost too many to mention. However, sometimes something comes across your desk that immediately triggers your interest. Personally, for me that was the Sasha Soundlab by AudioRaiders. Maybe I should mention that I am a big Sasha fan. His Airdrawndagger, Involver and Involv2er artist albums are instant classics and part of my all-time favorits.

DJ Tiesto Teams With AKG for New Headphone Line

DJ Tiesto Teams With AKG for New Headphone Line

In an introduction that marries creative inspiration from the world’s leading DJ with advanced audio and technical design from the preeminent headphone manufacturer, HARMAN today announces the “AKG by Tiësto” range of headphones that feature tuning and styling directed by legendary DJ and producer Tiësto.