DJ GEAR

Native Instruments introduces AUDIO 4 DJ

Native Instruments today introduced AUDIO 4 DJ, a performance-optimized USB 2.0 audio interface specifically designed for TRAKTOR and other DJ software. With its versatile feature set, outstanding audio quality, extremely low latency, and its compact and robust aluminium casing, AUDIO 4 DJ is the ideal centerpiece for a wide range of club and studio setups.

Native Instruments announces MASCHINE

Native Instruments today announced MASCHINE, a next-generation groove production studio that makes beat creation and arrangement more immediate and tactile than ever before. The system combines an advanced software sequencer and sampler with a seamlessly integrated,
highly functional performance controller. Finally merging a fast and intuitive groove-box workflow with the power and versatility of software, MASCHINE enables an inspiring and spontaneous creative approach for today’s computer-based music production setups.

Going Stealth with Numark

STEALTH CONTROL is professional DJ performance in a sleek, heavy-duty metal chassis. Club DJs and remix artists alike will find STEALTH CONTROL enables them to spend less time with their keyboard and trackpad and more time focused on the music. STEALTH CONTROL’s design is based around Numark’s other popular control surfaces, such as Total Control and OMNI CONTROL. Its intuitive layout mirrors traditional “two decks and a mixer” setups, so DJs immediately feel at home using the controller.

Korg Kaossilator … Pink!

Korg is now offering a limited edition pink color version of its popular KAOSSILATOR, powerful pocket-sized instrument that packs Korg’s renowned sounds along with innovative performance features in an ultra-compact unit. This color option is in addition to the traditional yellow color.

Sony restyles ACIDplanet.com

Sony Creative Software, a leading provider of professional video and audio production applications, has unveiled its newly redesigned ACIDplanet.com Web site, the Internet’s premier destination for independent musicians and fans that want to listen to the newest remixes by the creative community. In addition, the Company is introducing ACID Xpress 7 software, a free version based on its leading ACID Music Studio application.

Stanton SCS-1 System now shipping

Stanton DJ, an industry leader in the design and manufacturing of professional audio products for DJs, announces the official release of the SC System into retail locations worldwide. The SC System is an innovative set of digital controllers for the professional DJ, comprised of the SCS.1d deck and the SCS.1m mixer. Both units are advanced control surfaces that give the laptop DJ new performance abilities and functionality within the MIDI-compatible software of their choice, while preserving the familiar feel and layout of more traditional equipment. The components of the high-end system can be used standalone or together, allowing for multiple configurations and diverse functionality that goes far beyond the parameters set by traditional DJ gear.