Posts Tagged 'DJ gear'

Novation, Rane, Serato & Loopmasters team up for the Golden Tickets

Novation, Rane, Serato & Loopmasters team up for the Golden Tickets

Novation have teamed up with Rane, Serato and Loopmasters to launch the Golden Ticket campaign. Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory this is not: they will be giving away 25 pairs of special edition gold Dicers, five gold Launchpads, 50 pairs of special edition Golden Ticket Serato control vinyl, and a gold Rane Sixty-Eight mixer! Added up, the total value of the prizes amounts to over $5000, and that’s not counting the priceless special edition Serato control vinyl!

Soundcloud responds to new Content Identification System

Soundcloud responds to new Content Identification System

As of the end of last year Soundcloud has turned their copyright infringement policy a notch up. Several DJs for example have found their mixes, hosted at Soundcloud, to be removed for example. Soundcloud has teamed up with Audible Magic, a provider of digital media identification and copyright tracking services. We noticed some discontent amongst users of Soundcloud, because even music with the correct and proper copyrights had been removed. To be clear about this issue and their policy, Soundcloud posted a response on the Soundcloud blog.

Behringer unveils the NOX series DJ Mixers

Behringer unveils the NOX series DJ Mixers

We almost missed it but next to the new DJX900USB mixer, Behringer unveiled the new NOX Series DJ mixers on their website, just days before the NAMM Show starts. BEHRINGER NOX Series DJ Mixers are built to connect directly to your computer and take your music straight into the digital realm. In an instant, these mixers allow you to record and play any digital music file with your PC or Mac computer without the need for any special drivers! Plus they’ve included the infinium “contact-free” VCA Crossfader, the legendary XENYX mic and premium-grade phono preamps, and beat-syncable FX for years of flawless performance.

The ART of the 12 inch – ZTT compilation

The ART of the 12 inch – ZTT compilation

Anyone who got their taste for electronic music way back in the 80’s probably knows the famous ZTT (Zang Tumb Tuum) label. If not, … shame on you! ZTT Records was founded in 1983 by NME journalist Paul Morley, record producer Trevor Horn, and businesswoman Jill Sinclair. Most famous electronic music acts on the label include The Art of Noise, Propaganda, Frankie goes to Hollywood, 808 State and many more. Early next month, London label Salvo will release The Art of the 12″, a collection of tunes from the classic imprint of ZTT.

New Hercules DJ 4Set Console Unveiled at CES

Hercules, a leader and pioneer in digital DJ controllers for computers, announces the latest addition to their DJ Console line, the DJ 4Set. The Hercules DJ 4Set combines the functions and feel of a pro controller with the simplicity users need to host memorable parties all night long. It is a must-have  solution for mixing fans who dream of setting the dance floor on fire with their mixes, without having to spend days in advance getting to know their new gear. 

Introducing some Ludacris Headphones

Introducing some Ludacris Headphones

Signeo announces the worldwide launch of a superior new line of personal audio products  – SOUL by Ludacris®. In a highly collaborative effort with the Grammy winning and globally renowned artist Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, the SOUL® brand kicks off with an initial 5-model line-up of high definition headphones that offer the elite sound caliber of a professional headphone with a distinct flair for self expression and style. Driven by his famously artistic vision, and supported by an award-winning design team with resume credits spanning from luxury automotive to world-class electronics, the line dons a sleek form factor and presents an array of eye-catching colors and uniquely designed styles.

Public Records – Promoting Undiscovered Talent

Public Records is at publicrecordings.co.uk. They are a digital record label aimed at promoting undiscovered talent. Public Records are open to all types of electronic music. In the introductory video below explaining how to use Public Records, you will learn about the main areas of the Public Records website. Unsigned artists can make use of Public Records to gain exposure, get public feedback on their music, and release their music.

Something for … Christmas: Jean-Michel Jarre … 1979!

If there is a list of people contributing to the evolution of electronic music, like an ‘electronic music hall of fame’, then this man definitely will be on it! Monsieur Jean-Michel Jarre! Especially his first albums were, to me personally, a revolution, an epiphany, an instant love for electronic music. Maybe even one of the reasons I ended up here at Gearjunkies. These sounds from these electronic boxes were just … awesome! Sounds I never had heart before.

From App to VST – Bleep!BOX VSTi

From App to VST – Bleep!BOX VSTi

As far as we know it is a first. Instead of the other way round, Bleep!BOX is now available as a VST plugin. Originally released as an app for iPhone and iPad, this drum synth is coming to your desktop (PC and MAC). Now you can take presets you’ve made on your iPhone or iPad and load them up in your host sequencer of choice on your Mac or PC with full access to all parameters.

Denon DJ DN-MC6000 – Video Overview

The Denon DN-MC6000 is a dedicated Traktor controller and digital mixer. Cased in solid steel it has excellent build quality and can be used to control other DVS systems via midi. The DN-MC6000 comes bundled with Traktor LE and works with both Mac and PC systems. If there is a direct competitor out there that will give the Native Instrumenst S4 Kontrol a run for their money it should be this DN-MC6000 controller.