djay 3.0.1 released
djay 3.0.1 is a free update for all registered djay 3 users! After the overwhelmingly successful launch of djay 3.0 a few weeks ago and a lot of great feedback.
Posts Tagged 'DJ gear'
Akai MPD18 portable pad controller Now Shipping
Akai Professional, the name synonymous with music production, announces that its MPD18 portable padcontroller is now shipping to retailers.
Inside look in the Moby studio
Motherboard TV heads deep into the bowels of Moby’s Manhattan apartment-studio, where he unveils his prized assemblage of rarified gadgets, bizarre synthesizers, and vintage drum devices. A lovely video for all lovers of vintage gear. Check it put!
DENON DJ partners with NI for DN-HC4500 Software Upgrade
Denon DJ, a leading manufacturer of premium-grade DJ equipment, announces a partnership with Native Instruments, a leader in software and hardware for digital music production and performance, for a new software interface for Denon DJ’s popular DN-HC4500 USB MIDI/Audio Interface & Controller. All DN-HC4500 units are now shipping with Native Instruments Traktor LE software. Traktor LE is based on Native Instruments’ award-winning Traktor Pro software and offers two deck control, Crate Flick cover art browsing and an integrated two-channel mixer. Auto-sync, looping and a host of other useful, advanced features offer DJs inspiration and ease of operation. Subsequent software upgrade offers from LE to Traktor Duo and Traktor Pro can be found at www.native-instruments.com.
Pioneer announces limited edition of CDJ-400-K and DJM-400-K
Pioneer today announces exclusive limited edition models of the CDJ-400 multi-player and compact two-channel DJM-400 mixer.
Laidback Luke on the new CDJ-2000s
Last month we attended the launch of the new Pioneer CDJ-2000 in Amsterdam. Dutch mega DJ Laidback Luke did a very cool set on the new players. We really enjoyed that set, so we thought we’d share the extra video footage we had with you. Enjoy!
Shure announces SRH750DJ headphones
The SRH750DJ Headphones from Shure deliver world-class audio performance, comfort, and durability to professional DJ’s. High impedance and maximized power handling optimize the headphones for use on high-output DJ mixers. Comfortable, padded ear cups swivel 90 degrees and allow easy placement on one ear when mixing. Replaceable cable and included set of replacement ear pads ensure a long-lasting lifetime of use. Also includes a carrying bag and a threaded 1/4″ (6.3)mm gold-plated adapter.
Native Instruments Maschine Tutorial series
MASCHINE combines the flexibility of computer-based music production with the ease of a groove box into one powerful creative tool. Utilizing onboard samples or your own audio files, MASCHINE’s symbiosis of hardware and software not only ensures a fast and fun workflow, but lets you easily turn your ideas into professional productions. Native Instruments have posted several new tutorials on MASCHINE.
New midi controller series from M-Audio
Nothing on the M-Audio website but several webshops already are placing the new midi controller keyboard series on their websites. So we can expect that M-Audio is introducing their new (upgraded) OXYGEN series pretty soon. Available with 25, 49 and 61 keys.
Vestax introduces TR-1 at BPM 2009
At this year’s BPM the TR-1 was introduced which is a collaboration of Vestax and DJ HIROSHI WATANABE, one of the pioneers who established laptop based DJing in Japan.This radical MIDI controller has been designed from a professional’s point of view, making it compact and extremely useful when you’re in the mix. Its compatibility with Traktor Pro is remarkable.
Ultrasone debuts its Flagship HFI-2400
Ultrasone is proud to announce the release of its flagship HFI Series headphone – the HFI-2400. With the debut of the HFI-2400, Ultrasone has designed an eye-catching black and silver, open-backed headphone that satisfies the highest of listening demands.
So! Serato and Ableton then?
Yep Serato and Ableton are planning something big for next year. All will be unveiled at next year’s NAMM. So that’s it really. Just an announcement….
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Numark announces the NSFX effects controller
Numark announces NSFX, an effects controller for use with the company’s NS7 premium software-performance controller. Numark developed NS7 and NSFX in strategic partnership with software developer Serato. NSFX will make its worldwide debut at Numark’s stand, E10, during the 2009 BPM show, October 3 and 4, 2009 at Birmingham, U.K.’s National Exhibition Centre.
Novation Launchpad – a closer look
Launchpad is a dedicated controller for Ableton Live, co-developed by Novation and Ableton. Perfect for DJing, performing live or working in the studio, Launchpad features a multi-color, 64-button grid, control modes for the Session View and Live’s mixer, two fully-programmable User Modes and dedicated scene-launch/function buttons. Despite the big grid, Launchpad is neat, compact and portable: 239 x 239 mm with a slim 24 mm profile and weighing only 717 g.