We don’t have the complete details but it seems that American DJ jumps on the Traktor train as well with a dedicated VMS-4 Traktor version. This controller will have unique 4X Midlog channels that are compatible with any midi learn software or analog inputs. Crossfader adjustment, assignable touch strips, 2X mics with gain, treble, mid and bass control are just a few of the other features you’ll find in the VMS-4 Traktor.
DJ Tech is proud to present the Reloaded, the newest addition to our line of MIDI controllers. The Reloaded provides an all-in-one control surface with an integrated sound card. The Reloaded’s low latency 4-in/4-out sound card includes the necessary ASIO drivers and provides pristine audio quality. It is all a DJ needs in order to plug directly into a club’s PA system.
Alesis announces PercPad, the first four-pad electronic percussion instrument. The PercPad’s four velocity-sensitive pads with kick input, high-quality internal sounds and compact size make it the perfect choice for drummers and other instrumentalists looking to incorporate electronic percussion into their setups.
Alesis announces the PerformancePad Pro, a high-end version of the PerformancePad multi-pad percussion instrument. Alesis will unveil the PerformancePad Pro at the 2011 NAMM Show, booth #6400, from January 13-16, Anaheim, CA.
SynthStation49 is the most advanced, intuitive music controller designed specifically for use with the iPad and the first true iPad performance tool for musicians. Working seamlessly with Akai Professional heralded SynthStation software, SynthStation49 provides unparalleled music creation capabilities, including direct in-app MIDI recording from its velocity-sensitive keyboard, nine MPC-style drum pads and array of transport controls.
Transform your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch into a portable DJ rig with Numark’s iDJ Live controller. Numark brings your iPad DJ’ing to a whole new level.
Alesis announces the MultiMix 16 USB FX, an 16-channel audio mixer with digital effects and USB recording interface. The MultiMix 16 USB FX is a 16-channel desktop mixer designed for easy integration into musicians’ computer-based recording environments. Whether they are mixing a band or sub-mixing a group of inputs, such as a drumset, musicians will find the MultiMix 16 USB FX to be easy to use, rugged and feature-packed.
Alesis, a leading manufacturer of professional audio electronics and musical instruments, brings ‘extreme software control’ with the new QX49 USB/MIDI keyboard controller. The QX49 is the perfect choice to take commanding, tactile control over any music production software. Through a standard USB connection, the QX49 receives power while also transmitting MIDI data to Mac or PC software. With its drum pads, rotary knobs, long-throw faders, snappy buttons and velocity-sensitive keyboard, QX49 provides the user with a thoroughly satisfying music-making experience.
Numark, the world’s leading manufacturer of DJ technology, introduces the NS6 DJ controller for Serato ITCH. NS6 is a 4-channel Digital DJ controller with complete built in mixer and 4 decks of software control. This easy to use dual-platter system has been designed in collaboration with Serato to deliver powerful breakthrough performance to a broad range of DJs. NS6 borrows from the popular designs of Numark’s award-winning NS7FX and V7 controllers and delivers substantial new features including the most responsive, high-resolution touch-activated platters ever produced in a DJ product. The wheels on NS6 deliver 3600 ticks of resolution per rotation; when combined with NS6’s automatically adjusted platter sensitivity the result is ultra-precise, high definition turntable control.
Mastering is the final link in the chain between the artist and the factory and can all too often be the stage at which your hard work can be compromised by the desire for loud, competitive masters on a realistic budget. Lewis Hopkin is the owner of Stardelta – a state of the art, world-class facility located deep in the rolling valleys of Dartmoor National Park in Devon. The Stardelta team use a combination of some of the finest analogue and digital equipment available, to ensure a musician’s master sounds the best it possibly can.
Gemini DJ has posted a few pictures on their Facebook page. It seems to be a DJ Controller. Mainly because the name on the picture says CTRL-47, so related to the CTRL-6 DJ Controller. That’s about all we know till now. Gemini is present at the NAMM so we will hear more in a couple of days. More pictures probably will appear on Facebook till the 13th of january. If anyone knows what the 47 means, let us know or put them in the comments below.
Dennis Ferrer and the Martinez Brothers are always pushing the boundaries of their music. They’re also on the forefront of DJ technology, as you can see in this exclusive video preview under their moniker “NeuWave Renegades” featuring some upcoming new Traktor gear in the booth.
Pioneer introduces 2 new controllers: the DDJ-T1, which will offer Pioneer operability to users of TRAKTOR DJ software, while the DDJ-S1 does the same for Serato ITCH. A perfect integration of each software’s functionality and their leading-edge hardware, the Pioneer DJ Controllers offer the same operability and layout as their pro-DJ equipment – whilst enabling DJs to play music files from the computer.
Phil Morse from Digital DJ Tips has managed to get a picture of the to-be-announced Numark NS6 4 channel DJ Controller. As expected this controller will probably be a strong competitor to the other dynamic duo, the Native Instruments S4 Kontrol and the recently released Denon DJ DN-MC6000.
After a tough week at the Gearjunkies Office, some time for just playing around with some cool toys is just … well very welcome! The video below is from team member Marc van den Hurk playing around with some new toys and his Dave Smith Tetra synth. All sounds are from the Tetra, but they are sent through the Agile AmpKit+ iPad app and Peavey AmpKit LINK. Like he said, it isn’t a top notch video production, but it was just so much FUN to have a nice afternoon again this weekend and playing around like a true Gearjunkie that he is!