about-electronics.eu

Engadget: Seasoned DJs have plenty of ways to hone their electronica acumen, but for less experienced audiophiles, Gemini has just unleashed FirstMix — a USB-based controller designed to help the everyman get in touch with his inner Pete Tong. The device’s layout is simple enough, with two scratch wheels, rotaries and a cross fader. (more…)

read more

Engadget: When technology meets music, interesting things can happen — for better or worse. In the case of Stanton’s standalone SCS.4DJ Digital DJ Mix Station, anyone can try their hand at DJing. (more…)

read more

What Hi-fi: Philips has added two further models to its Fidelio range of iPhone/iPad/iPod speaker docks.

Both are variations of the existing DS9000 model, which remains on sale at £399.

It’s joined by the smaller £299 DS9 (above) and the £399 DS9010 (below) which is the same design as the DS9000, but with an anodised brushed aluminium cabinet. (more…)

read more

Electronista: Gemini, one of the pioneers of mobile DJing in the 1970s, has created a simple, affordable DJ hardware controller called the Gemini Firstmix that offers an easy-to-master introduction to creating a smooth, beat-matched set of music that will make novice DJs feel more confident, using their iTunes library and included software to allow them to preview, adjust treble and bass and even scratch, bend or add effects to tracks. (more…)

read more