Serato Introduces DJ Intro
Serato are proud to announce the release of Serato DJ Intro, a brand new DJ software for music enthusiasts around the world. When teamed with a controller, Serato DJ Intro offers a fun and intuitive DJ experience.
Posts Tagged 'DJ gear'
Pioneer announces the DDJ-ERGO-V dj controller
The Pioneer DDJ-ERGO-V brings simplicity into both setup and performance, without compromising sound quality or features. Portable dimensions and sharp styling are complemented by a single bus powered cable connection to your laptop.
Hercules Debuts XPS 2.0 80 DJ MONITOR
Hercules, a leader and pioneer in digital DJ controllers and a digital audio specialist, is pleased to debut its first monitoring speaker system for DJs. Relying on 20 years of audio expertise, Hercules has created this active monitoring speaker system, XPS 2.0 80, to be a natural and logical evolution into its DJing product range which was previously comprised of only DJ controllers.
New Vestax DJ Controller coming to the BPM Show
On the heels of the competition, Vestax will be introducing their own four channel DJ controller at the up and coming BPM Show in the UK. There is not more to show then the picture below. All details will be revealed on october 1st. Speculations can start if it is a complete new product or that they have built on the founcations of their VCI controllers. As soon as we know, …. you will know!
Allen&Heath Xone:DB2 – Tease Away!
We were just thinking how quiet it was at the gear front. And then there’s suddenly this video teaser by Allen & Heath. The video itself doesn’t name names but we trust our friend Skratchworx as he is quite the inside man when it comes to DJ gear. According to him A&H will introduce the DB4s little brother the Xone:DB2 at the coming BPM trade show in the UK. As a well done teaser should be, not much is given away by Allen & Heath, but … there’s no denying the DB2 will look just awesome! And if we can rely on the quality of the Xone:DB4, performance will be as good too. This DJ ‘gem’ will be introduced on the first of october so till then… enjoy the video!
Stanton SCS.4DJ Now Shipping Worldwide
Stanton released a notice that their latest DJ controller, the SCS.4DJ, is now worldwide available. Our review controller has arrived already at our ‘tech lab’ and we will publish a review in the near future. Below is the official press release by Stanton Magnetics.
Steinberg CMC controller series introduced
Today Steinberg introduced their new controller series which they started to tease us with last week. These new controllers are ‘modular’. You can set up your own system with the controller models you want or need.
Pioneer DJM-250 DJ MIxer Introduced
Pioneer has started to focus more on the hobby and beginner DJ with the release of the DJM-250 Mixer. With an attractive price of 299 Euro, this mixer will be a strong contender in the lower pricve range of the SJ mixer market.
Something for the Weekend: A Visit To The Moog Store
A store where a true Gearjunkie could spend hours and hours at a time, touching, playing, yeah even smelling cool gear, definitely should be The Moog Store at the factory in Asheville, North Carolina. Automatic Gainsay (a.k.a. Marc Doty) gives us a ‘walk-through’ the Moog Store. … Enjoy!
Lucien Foort Loves Audient
Audient’s ASP8024 has recently been installed in DJ and producer Lucien Foort‘s brand new Rotterdam studio. Christened Melody Paradise Groove Garage, Lucien’s studio has evolved to provide what he describes as “…the perfect conditions for people with different backgrounds to come together and work in a creative atmosphere.
BEHRINGER NOX Series DJ Mixers Now Shipping
BEHRINGER brand announces that their new NOX Series DJ mixers are now shipping, and will soon be available with the company’s authorized retail partners worldwide. The feature-rich new mixers, which drew a considerable amount of buzz with their 2011 NAMM show debut, are designed to connect directly to PC and Mac computers, allowing the user to record and play back virtually any digital music file—without the need for any special drivers. With models ranging from two to six channels, all feature Infinium “Contact-Free” VCA crossfaders with adjustable crossfader curves, BEHRINGER’s premium-grade phono and legendary XENYX mic preamps, as well as beat-syncable FX for years of flawless performance.
New Sounds and Samples on Sample Saturday
These are the releases we have encountered this week on the Loops and Samples front. Just like the quality of the audio software we use these days the quality of the content we use (loops and samples) equally matches the high standards of this software. Below is this weeks selection.
Reloop RHP-20 DJ Headphones Released
Reloop just informed us that their new flagship DJ Headphone RHP-20 is now available at a retailer near you. The futuristic design and excellent sound quality will be yours with a price of 149 Euro.
Focusrite and Novation Power Magnetic Man Live – Video
Dubstep supergroup Magnetic Man (Artwork, Benga & Skream) talk to Novation TV about their live setup, which comprises 3x Zero SL MkII MIDI controllers, and Focusrite Saffire Pro 14 audio interfaces. Together with three Mac laptops (linked together via their own ‘secret’ recipe) running Ableton Live. Novation caught up with them in Barvelona recently where the trio tell us more about this live setup.