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http://www.djsounds.com/ a video blog for the DJ community, has caught our attention recently.

It features video profiles of both top-name and up-and-coming DJs and event reports from the international dance and club scenes.

A ‘Tips and Tricks’ section features exclusive “how to” videos, where users can lean the art of DJ-ing from some well-known names.

Supporting the VJ (Video Jockey) artist, http://www.djsounds.com/ also features a library of AV loops, which anyone can download, for no cost, free from royalties, rights or copyright.

The site uses standard RSS feeds, so visitors can be notified of new DJ profiles, event reports, tutorials or loops.

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Newlaunches: Apart from gaming the Wiimote has had some practical uses also like controlling Google Earth, a remote controlled car or an entire smarthome. Here is an addition to the list: DJing, and apparently you can make some good music using the Wiimote. Even the DS is put to use this time with a VJ throwing up some real cool effects. Looks like Japan, doesnt it?

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Futuremusic: Native Instruments, one of several manufacturers coming out with a DJ controller for the upcoming NAMM show, has released a sneak picture. The picture doesn’t reveal much, but the unit appears to have the quality fit and finish that we’ve grown to expect from the German concern.

It’s almost shocking how many companies have announced controllers this year. In fact, NAMM 2007 could be labeled the Year Of The DJ Controller! The good news is that DJs around the world will have a plethora of amazing new products to take their mixing into the digital realm. However, the current rumor circulating is that NI’s product is not merely a controller, but a full-on DJ system. Stay Tuned…

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Akihabara: Audio-Technica has the ATH-PRO700, a new headset for DJs or anybody else who want to get their ears loaded. The headset has 53mm drive units, outputs 105dB/mW (at 36Ω) on a range of 5Hz to 33kHz. The design is quite nice and is almost iPod-inspired. It weights 320g.

For all tech specs, please visit the ATH-PRO700 productpage.

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Musicthing: DJ Artyom is a new MT hero – he’s done what I always dreamed of doing when I was little and couldn’t afford a pair of Technics. He’s built a pair varispeed tape decks, complete with ‘jog wheel’, EQ and motor off switches. He also has a nice minimal studio setup (he only uses Max/MSP). DJ Artyom, we salute you!
Here is DJ Artyom’s own website, with mix MP3s getting very heavy traffic.

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T3: The Turn Table PC from Fujitsu has a touch-sensitive LCD panel on the front that lets your DJ skills run wild. As well as spinning some virtual discs, you can control a connected MP3 player using a display on the front, without flipping the notebook open. With virtual 5.1 channel surround sound, it could be the ultimate music laptop.

But Fujitsu hasn’t stopped its tinkering at the cover – when you open the notebook there’s an LED touch-sensitive keyboard that keeps the style flowing.

Fujitsu unveiled the Turn Table PC at the Ceatec technology fair in Tokyo and while it is only a concept item at the moment, the company reckons they’ll be rolling off the production line within the next two years.

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Futuremusic: Sony has announced the MDR-NC22 noise-canceling earphones and claims they’re able to reduce 75% of all ambient noise. Powered by one AAA battery that claims to give you 50 hours of running time, Sony says the thing is 39% smaller than its predecessor, as well.

The Sony MDR-NC22 Noise Reduction Earphones are being rolled out in Japan. A European ship date has not been announced.

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TechDigest:  The Ministry of Sound has today launched a DRM-free dance-focused digital music download service, in partnership with DJ Download. It features 60,000 tracks from over 2000 record labels, all of which are playable on any MP3-capable computer or music player.

The site does much the same as other download services, but with a dance music flavour of course. Tracks and albums can be purchased via credit/debit card or with PayPal, and the service will recommend new music for you based on your previous purchases.

See the site.

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DJmag’s annual Tech Awards honour the companies and products that keep the DJ technology world spinning. A selection:

• Innovative New Product: Allen & Heath Xone:3D Midi Mixer
• DJ Mixer (under £400): Numark 5000FX
• Top of the range mixer: Pioneer DJM-800
• Scratch Mixer: Pioneer DJM-909
• Ultimate Turntable: Numark TTX
• Single CD/MP3 Player: Pioneer CDJ-1000 Mk3
• Dual MP3/CD Player: Denon DN-S4500
• Portable MP3 Recorder: Creative Zen V Plus

Discover all winners & the jury’s argumentation at DJMag.

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Frontier Design Group presents its next product, AlphaTrack. This compact DAW control surface should help you mix and edit better and faster than ever. AlphaTrack combines natural controls, like a motorized fader and transport buttons, with innovations like touch sensitive encoders and a unique touch sensitive jog/shuttle strip. The result is one powerful and attractive control package that actually fits on your desktop. (source: Gearjunkies)

For more specs, please read the AlphaTrack productpage.

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