Ever dreamed of having your music played at one of the world’s best clubs? Download this pack now for free to be in with a chance of having your production played at the DJ Mag party at Space, Ibiza on 5th June 2011. Flights and accommodation will be provided for the winner and a friend to attend the party and hear their song being played to the Balearic dance crowd.
Today Native Instruments has made the 1.6. update for Maschine available for us all. The official release you can read here, but below we have some cool videos of users of Maschine and their experiences. First off we get to see Darren Price, from Underworld, who invites NI into the studio to witness the performance of a new track for Underworld‘s live set, created in just one day using only Maschine 1.6.
Native Instruments today released MASCHINE 1.6, a major free update for its acclaimed groove production studio. With the addition of plug-in hosting for instruments and effects, the new version significantly expands the scope and functionality of the system. MASCHINE 1.6 also includes a free download of the new KOMPLETE ELEMENTS bundle, and adds a multitude of other new features for studio production and live performance.
Today Novation put this teaser video of their upcoming new product on Youtube. Looking at it, we are geussing that it’s another step into the DJ market with a … DJ Controller. There is no official date set for a product release yet. We’ll have to wait…
Allen & Heath has unveiled the latest offering from its range of Xone headphones, the XD-20 in-ear monitors. Complementing Xone XD-53 and XD-40 professional DJ headphones, the XD-20s provide a set of quality, lightweight headphones designed for track browsing and replay.
Enter the contest to win Eric Persing’s killer custom OMG-1 Synth! Benefit for the Bob Moog Foundation 100% of the proceeds from this contest will go to supporting the innovative projects of the Bob Moog Foundation including their MoogLab student outreach program, the creation of the future ‘Moogseum’, and their efforts to preserve and share Dr. Moog’s extensive and historic archives. The Foundation’s mission is to ignite creativity at the intersection of music, history, science and innovation.
Beyond the fact that electronic dance music as we know it wouldn’t exist without Japan’s contributions over the years—just consider the numbers 303, 808, and 909—the ongoing crisis in Japan affects us all, on a purely human scale. For that reason, on Monday, March 21st, Beatport will donate 100% of our day’s net proceeds to Japanese relief efforts. Join us by shopping on Beatport.com on March 21st.
On his website, Maxi Jazz announces the end of the legendary Faithless.
The KeyControl 49 XT is a very stylish 49-key aluminium case keyboard, perfect for usage live on stage and in studios. No extra power supply and no special drivers are needed when connected to your PC or Macintosh. This makes KeyControl 49 XT a perfect addition for every home studio and many other setups.
Algoriddim is excited to announce the immediate availability of djay for iPhone & iPod touch on the App Store. The premier DJ app now fits in your pocket!
Sad news today: Tsutomu Katoh, founder and chairman of Korg has passed away after a long fight against cancer. All the members of the Gearjunkies team wishes the family and all the employees at Korg al lot of strength.
In January 2011 James Jacob, better known to his fans as Jakwob, went to the United States for his first major North American tour. The Propelleheads cameras met up with him in San Francisco, California to see him live in front of five thousand eager Dubstep fans.
Super-size your Studio! Do you own an Allen & Heath Xone:DX controller for Serato ITCH? Would you like to get your hands on some seriously cool accessories to super size your studio? Then polish up your routine and enter our Xone:DX video competition.
Mason! Maybe Hollands ‘best kept Secret’, … till now, as we are pretty much certain that they are lining up for more (musical) greatness in the future. If you’r not familiar with Mason, one of their biggest hits (to date) is Exceeder. And if that still doesn’t ring a bell, you surely will know the remix/mashup with Princess, Mason vs. Princess Superstar – Perfect (Exceeder). This track went to #3 on the UK charts in 2007. This track did top the charts in other countries as well.
For as far I can remember Richie Hawtin a.k.a. Plastikman has been on the forefront when it comes to the usage of the latest gear innovations on stage. The video below is by Future Music. They took an exclusive tour around Plastikman’s very impressive live rig, captured here at Bestival 2010.