In a world where manufacturers keep making the life of a DJ easier with all kinds of ‘sync’ functions, there will always be people who do things … differently! The video below shows us how you still can do a reasonably proper DJ set with a totally exotic approach. Why not use two Elektron Octatracks and just sync it oldskool … by ear!?
Native Instruments recently unveiled the details behind the upcoming debut performance by Mostly Robot. Conceived by the music technology company itself, the band is made up of five highly-renowned musicians, each celebrated in their own field: Jamie Lidell, Tim Exile, Jeremy Ellis, Mr Jimmy and DJ Shiftee.
Get an exclusive look at the new MPC virtual software with Andy Mac from Akai Professional. This guided tutorial will bring you through the power and functionality of the new software. This is the platform that will drive the MPC Renaissance and MPC Studio.
Mashup software helps you create 100% harmonically compatible mashups. It will eliminate key clashes. Open a music file. Once the track has been processed, you can start editing. Add as many songs as you want, and Mashup will beatmatch them for you. Mashup shows you which songs are harmonically compatible for perfect mixing. Copy, paste, and loop anything you want. Recently version 1.5 have been released and is available for download.
To be honest, at first I really thought this was some kind of a joke. However, after viewing this short documentary my initial thought completely changed. I got moved and inspired by Robbie Wilde‘s story. His passion, his ambition, his persistence, is … really awesome. We take our hat off to ‘that deaf dj‘!
Native Instruments gave two new TRAKTOR KONTROL F1 units to controllerism pioneer Moldover for a weekend test drive. Combining the F1s with his TRAKTOR KONTROL S4, he unlocked the full potential of TRAKTOR‘s new Remix Decks™
The songs emanating from the mind of the Japan based producer Loopdrape are old school, yet strangely modern. You get the impression that each sound is carefully selected to fill a distinct purpose and it’s next to impossible to not be sucked in by the hypnotic feel of tracks like Jiwlvld or Pulsedroid.
Every DJ knows that a spectacular set requires high-quality headphones. Enter the HDJ-1500s, the pro-DJ headphones that deliver flawless sound reproduction and impressive durability in a seriously stylish package. The latest addition to Pioneer’s professional headphones range, the HDJ-1500s owe their crystal-clear sound quality to increased output levels, a lower impedance and an exclusive soundproofing chamber specially developed by Pioneer.
Pioneer recently announced the RMX-1000 Remix Station, an innovative technologically advanced device for enhancing DJ performances with its ability to create and add a variety of new and unique remix effects, as well as rhythmic sampling capabilities.
Mixed In Key (Mixedinkey.com), proudly announces the release of Mashup 1.5 (Mac and Windows), a free update to its innovative and powerful mashup-creation software application. The enhanced features of the new version make it easier than ever to construct beat-matched and harmonically compatible mashups from two or more song files. Mashup 1.5 works in conjunction with the company’s harmonic-mixing application, Mixed In Key 5, to create a complete mashup-creation toolkit for DJs, producers, remixers, and podcasters.
The world is listening – Many of you already use SoundCloud, the world’s leading social sound platform, to share your creations on the internet. Ableton has now teamed up with SoundCloud to give all Live 8 and Suite 8 users 5 months of SoundCloud Pro for free, a value of EUR 145/USD 190. This offer is valid for all existing users, upgrades and new purchases of Ableton Live 8 and Suite 8 registered by May 31, 2012.
Native Instruments today announced TRAKTOR REMIXED, a comprehensive revision of the TRAKTOR range to coincide with the imminent arrival of TRAKTOR PRO 2.5. Due for release on May 30th, the same day as the TRAKTOR KONTROL F1 add-on controller, TRAKTOR PRO 2.5 is the catalyst for many important changes in the TRAKTOR portfolio that aim to simplify the TRAKTOR product range for DJs.
RØDE Microphones is very excited to announce today’s launch of ‘RØDE Rocks’ – an international band competition designed to locate and showcase the best in independent, unsigned talent around the world and reward them with an all expenses paid recording session in Hollywood with renowned producer Alain Johannes, as well as studio prize packs consisting of microphones and speakers.
Five mystery musicians, each a celebrated cutting-edge performer in their own right, join forces for a world premiere performance at Sónar by Day. Well-known as individuals, this is a rare chance to see five top artists collaborate and create for the first time – ‘Mostly Robot‘ is set to deliver the most unique event of the Sónar program.
MusikMesse is over again. And again, the show was enlightened with the first rays of summer-like sunshine of the year. There must be some karma going on. After strolling around, we have made up out minds, and here is the roundup of what Gearjunkies thought was the coolest gear of MusikMesse in our traditional roundup. Categorized by our classic gear organization categories.