Denon DJ, a leading manufacturer of reliable, premium-grade DJ equipment, announces a major enhancement to its popular DN-S3700 Digital Media Turntable with the introduction of the new MIDI Hybrid mode via a free firmware update scheduled for late September 2010.
Traktor Kontrol S4 is the first integrated DJ system from Native Instruments, based on the club-standard Traktor platform and full of innovative features. The smooth workflow based on the seamless integration between hardware and software makes it the ultimate performance system for DJs of all styles and experience levels. This video covers all aspect of this all-in-one solution and explains why the S4 looks and feels as great as it sounds! Traktor Kontrol S4 will be available this winter.
Native Instruments revolutionized the DJ world nearly a decade ago with the introduction of TRAKTOR, the world’s first professional DJ software. Now Native Instruments is set to do it all again with TRAKTOR KONTROL S4, the only DJ performance system designed from the ground up from the team behind TRAKTOR.
Earlier today we showed you the new DN-X600 2-Channel Digital Mixer, featuring MIDI interface and an internal soundcard. But Denon didn’t stop there. They unveiled more new gear. Denon unveiled a full-blown mixer/MIDI controller, with four-deck/four-channel mixer control with built-in soundcard and microphone effect, and the ability to control DJ software for PCs through US, the DN-MC6000. The DN-SC2000 is a single deck MIDI controller. Next to these new products the DN-X1600 is now TRAKTOR® SCRATCH PRO certified, further expanding the unit’s capability.
Solid State Logic, the world’s leading manufacturer of professional digital and analogue consoles, proudly announces a new module for the X-Rack modular rack system: the Stereo EQ Module.
Novation’s Dicer is an ultra-compact cue point and looping controller for Digital DJs that fits directly onto the turntable, CDJ, mixer or laptop. It has been designed with Serato to integrate into their ‘Scratch Live’ Digital Vinyl System. However, it also works with Native Instruments’ Traktor Sctratch Pro. You can assign the pads to any MIDI function, from triggering effects to browsing your itunes library!
One of the bright spots in the 2010 summer tour season has been the Brad Paisley H2O Tour, a fan-friendly affair that offers exceptional entertainment value. Two iLive-T digital consoles were chosen to run the two-hour pre-show concert at the “Water World Plaza Stage” just outside the main venue on a portable stage set-up. Up-and-coming country stars Steel Magnolia, Easton Corbin and Josh Thompson perform, with over 5,000 fans typically attending the Water World Plaza Stage.
Leading European Dance music label Balloon Records has installed a Solid State Logic Matrix to help record a wide range of projects – their own acts, commercials, voiceovers, and other bands. Their roster boasts a variety of successful artists, including Darren Baille (of the Guru Josh Project, who scored a worldwide hit with Infinity in 2008) and stars like Rene Rodrigezz, Merlin Milles and Alex De Vito.
Joining Focusrite’s acclaimed audio interface range is the Saffire PRO 14. It’s an eight-input, six-output FireWire® audio interface designed for home-studio musicians wanting a simple but high-quality I/O device for their Mac or PC. Featuring two award-winning Saffire mic preamps, flexible I/O routing and class-leading 24-bit/96kHz A-D/D-A conversion with JetPLL? jitter-elimination technology, it’s capable of providing studio-quality recordings, more so than any other competing interface.
How could the simple task of launching clips from a controller be improved, making it as intuitive, fun and transparent as possible? Griid is the answer to that question. Griid is an advanced clip grid interface which allows you to control Ableton Live (running on your desktop or laptop) from your iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch. Using specially developed touch objects and simple gestures, Griid is carefully designed with the performance experience in mind.
DJ Shiftee explains some of the special tricks and techniques he used in his live dubstep remix with Traktor Scratch Pro, Kontrol X1 and Maschine (see the original performance here. If you want to create a similar advanced routine with turntables and/or controllers, you should be able to get some inspiration from this video.
That’s right! Want Of The Century. Often you come across ‘stuff’ that looks neat or you would love to play with. But this is ten times more cool. DJ Pablo Martin pleasantly surprised us with his new project multitouch. He is using his new software Emulator on a Töken Concept table. Looking at the video you know this is just übercool!
A tutorial demonstrating how to use the LIVID INSTRUMENTS “BLOCK” midi controller to control the DJ software SERATO. The video shows you how you can use only the BLOCK to control all the parameters of SERATO without having to use turntables or cdj’s. In a step by step guide the user is visually led thru the process culminating in a live demo of the controller.
Steinberg’s new mobile recording solutions, CI1 and CI2+, are now available at stores worldwide and can also be purchased from the Steinberg Online Shop.
Musicians have many different goals when they acquire audio gear. Some are recording demos, some are looking only to perform live. Some perform to a devoted regional fan base while others perform on tour to crowds all over the world. Everyone has a unique story to tell.