Pioneer’s industry-leading CDJ multi-player range is about to become even more desirable, with the introduction of new colour versions of the CDJ-850 and CDJ-350. The new solid black CDJ-850-K and the metallic silver CDJ-350-S match any interior, making them ideal for playing at home and at parties.
There it is, the Vestax VCI-400 DJ controller, a four deck controller which has been eagerly awaited since the past BPM Show in the UK. A couple of weeks ago we had the pleasure of getting a pre-production model and went to play with it for a while. Questions before we started reviewing it were, will it be a serious player in the high-end four deck controller market? Will it disappoint and keep the Kontrol S4 as the leader of the four deck controller segment? Read on, because there is a lot the say about the VCI-400!
Coming februari a two day event will be held in the Jaarbeurs Utrecht (convention centre) for any ambitious young DJ and producer or even the seasoned pro who wants to keep up with the latest developments in the electronic music industry. At Dancefair there will be two days of seminars and workshops given by top professionals in the business. Plus visitors will be able to get a hands-on look at the latest gear.
Pioneering Drum ‘n Bass DJ, Andy C, is currently on tour in the UK with a new ground-breaking, state of the art show, based around the Allen & Heath Xone:DB4 digital FX mixer. The concept of the ALIVE tour is to take DJ’ing to a new dimension, incorporating visual and audio clips, which are controlled by the latest technology.
The Kontrol Surface 1974 (KS-1974) is an innovative multi-touch MIDI control surface from the developers of the Emulator DJ Software, Smithson-Martin. Connect the KS-1974 to your laptop, desktop or any computer to transform them into a powerful and comfortable 22 inch surface with 4 simultaneous touch points. This is perfect for your studio or live performances. KS-1974 is a state-of-the-art DJ, VJ, and Studio Production tool. KS-1974 is the perfect size for any DJ booth or studio desk.
Native Instruments today launched a special 50% discount on many of its producer and DJ software products. For a period of five days, nearly 60 full versions and upgrades will be available at a strongly reduced price, including the majority of all KOMPLETE instruments and effects, all update and upgrade versions of the TRAKTOR DJ software, as well as the iMASCHINE groove sketchpad.
Stanton Magnetics, a member of the Stanton Group of companies and an industry leader in the design and manufacture of professional audio products for DJs, announces updated system software, SC-IX Version 2.0 and a new offline music file analyzer, QuickGrid software, for its innovative SCS.4DJ Fully Integrated Digital DJ Mixstation. Developed based on user’s feedback since the product’s launch earlier this year, both software applications look to further improve the SCS.4DJ user experience while DJing and preparing music files for performance.
Mute have today announced details of the much anticipated collaboration between Vince Clarke and Martin L. Gore. For anyone with just the slightest interest in electronic music (and above the age of 30’ish) this must be great news. In any case it is to us! Below is the official press release on this re-newed collaboration between the original founders of Depeche Mode.
After selling 10,000+ copies of the The Secrets of House Music Production book, Sample Magic is delighted to announce the release of the all-new iPad Edition. The expanded iPad edition features all of the original content PLUS 340+ audio examples, 60+ interactive walkthroughs, 38 realtime beat-building grids, 3 full pro-track arrangements, a complete effects directory and much more.
IK Multimedia has established a good reputation when it comes to innovative products for the iPhone and iPad. Just think of the iRig, iKlip and the iRig Mic. This last one, iRig Mic, we have tried out at this year’s MusikMesse. To our great satisfaction we might say.
Yes, finally the guessing is over. The Denon MC3000 has been announced, introduced, you name it. We have known this controller since the past BPM Show, where an obscure, out of focus image had been leaked. More pictures have been released in the months after. Most surprising is the fact that Denon has lost the DN prefix. So we can present you the MC3000 DJ Controller.
Recently I got my hands on Mixed In Key version 5. I knew the program of course by name and also by fame, but I never had used it before. So I was kinda curious what it was all about. If you have never heart of Mixed In Key, it is an analysis program to detect information like the key and bpm of audio files. With this information DJs can elevate their mixes to higher levels because of ‘harmonic mixing‘. DJs can match tracks better or select tracks that are (more) compatible with eachother (key wise). If you need more information on harmonic mixing, checkout this page for a detailed description.
djay transforms your Mac into a full-fledged DJ system, allowing you to mix your iTunes music library on a hyper-realistic turntable interface. Perform live, record mixes on-the-go, or enable Automix mode and let djay mix your favorite playlist automatically. With unprecedented ease-of-use and innovative features like Harmonic Match, djay for Mac takes DJing to the next level and offers a unique experience for beginners and professionals alike.
Reasoncourses.com is the latest joint venture from sample boutique Loopmasters and online music production academy Producertech LTD. It is a new website which features two online Reason video courses for beginners, intermediate and advanced level students, which has been designed and delivered by qualified trainer Rob Jones.
The Pioneer DDJ-ERGO-V controller will offer native support of Serato DJ Intro software from mid December, providing intuitive operability and high quality sound to Serato users who love to play out.