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PowerFX DJ Samplr iPhone App
Power up your DJ set with DJ Samplr, the iPhone app that includes over 300 sounds in a simple “drum pad style” interface with pad tap and hold pitch bend and panning. You can also record, edit and assign your own samples or import sounds via iTunes.
Official Now: A&H Xone:DB2 Digital FX Mixer
Allen & Heath has unveiled the Xone:DB2, the latest model in its Xone:DB digital mixer range. The DB2 is a fully digital, state-of-the-art DJ mixer, incorporating two powerful multi-FX engines, and retaining all the essential elements of the flagship Xone:DB4 but at a price point that places it at the forefront of the highly competitive effects mixer market.
ONE – Not Just Another DJ Software
Currently in its (final) beta test, this looks like an interesting new software for DJs. As far as we can see it has a modular character. Set it up just as you’d prefer. Apart from the information shown in the video, there’s none. So watch the video and see for yourself what ONE is about. As soon as we know more about it, … you will too! Have a nice weekend!
Vestax VCI-400 DJ Controller Introduced
Yep, they call it the VCI-400. The controller Vestax started to tease on their website earlier this week will be an addition to their VCI series of DJ controllers. No matter what DJ software you use (Serato, Virtual DJ, Traktor Pro, Torq, Mixvibes, Mixx, Deckadance, djDecks, etc. it can handle it.
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:K2 Controller and Audio Interface introduced
Allen & Heath has introduced the Xone:K2, a MIDI controller and audio interface with a 4-channel internal soundcard, configurable MIDI surface with tri-colour LED illumination, USB bus power, and incorporating A&H’s proprietary X:LINK to connect with other Xone equipment.
MASCHINE MIKRO Now Available Worldwide
Native Instruments is excited to announce that MACHINE MIKRO, a highly affordable new entry into the world of its popular groove production system, is now available in stores worldwide. With its compact controller, MASCHINE MIKRO makes the acclaimed tactile and intuitive music creation approach of MASCHINE available at a significantly reduced physical footprint and price.
Numark N4 DJ Controller Announced at the BPM Show
With the coming BPM trade show in the UK starting this saturday, many manufacturers are introducing lots of new stuff at this DJ trade show. After the announcements this week Numark is joining them. Numark will be introducing their new N4 Four Channel DJ Controller and Mixer.
Serato Introduces DJ Intro
Serato are proud to announce the release of Serato DJ Intro, a brand new DJ software for music enthusiasts around the world. When teamed with a controller, Serato DJ Intro offers a fun and intuitive DJ experience.
Pioneer announces the DDJ-ERGO-V dj controller
The Pioneer DDJ-ERGO-V brings simplicity into both setup and performance, without compromising sound quality or features. Portable dimensions and sharp styling are complemented by a single bus powered cable connection to your laptop.
Hercules Debuts XPS 2.0 80 DJ MONITOR
Hercules, a leader and pioneer in digital DJ controllers and a digital audio specialist, is pleased to debut its first monitoring speaker system for DJs. Relying on 20 years of audio expertise, Hercules has created this active monitoring speaker system, XPS 2.0 80, to be a natural and logical evolution into its DJing product range which was previously comprised of only DJ controllers.
New Vestax DJ Controller coming to the BPM Show
On the heels of the competition, Vestax will be introducing their own four channel DJ controller at the up and coming BPM Show in the UK. There is not more to show then the picture below. All details will be revealed on october 1st. Speculations can start if it is a complete new product or that they have built on the founcations of their VCI controllers. As soon as we know, …. you will know!
Allen&Heath Xone:DB2 – Tease Away!
We were just thinking how quiet it was at the gear front. And then there’s suddenly this video teaser by Allen & Heath. The video itself doesn’t name names but we trust our friend Skratchworx as he is quite the inside man when it comes to DJ gear. According to him A&H will introduce the DB4s little brother the Xone:DB2 at the coming BPM trade show in the UK. As a well done teaser should be, not much is given away by Allen & Heath, but … there’s no denying the DB2 will look just awesome! And if we can rely on the quality of the Xone:DB4, performance will be as good too. This DJ ‘gem’ will be introduced on the first of october so till then… enjoy the video!
Stanton SCS.4DJ Now Shipping Worldwide
Stanton released a notice that their latest DJ controller, the SCS.4DJ, is now worldwide available. Our review controller has arrived already at our ‘tech lab’ and we will publish a review in the near future. Below is the official press release by Stanton Magnetics.