09
Dec
2011
Tag: DJ
26
Aug
2011
Engadget: Look, last year’s Traktor Kontrol S4 was pretty damn awesome but, at $1,000 and about the size of your average Williamsburg DJ, it wasn’t exactly for everyone. That’s where the S2 comes in. Instead of four channels, it’s a “2+1″ setup that supplements the two standard audio ones with a dedicated sample channel. You still get the same high-resolution jog wheels and integrated 24bit / 96kHz sound card, but Native Instruments managed to shave a few inches, pounds and bucks off its predecessor. At $669 it’s much more affordable — still not exactly an impulse purchase, but within the range of most serious hobbyists.
06
Jun
2011
14
Mar
2011
Akihabaranews: Definitively not the cheapest turntable around but when you own a huge collection of LP and serious about sound there is not turning back and Luxman latest analog Turntable PD-171 maybe slightly out of reach for many at 415,000 Yen (Over $5000 USD), but it is difficult to find better on the market.
The PD-171, an aluminum belt drive turntable, comes with a high-torque and high-output oscillator, a 33.3/45rpm ± 4% rotation speed with a 32bit precision clock generator and consumes just 38W.
14
Jan
2011
Akihabara News: Pioneer introduced this week two new digital USB controllers, the DDJ-T1 for TRAKTOR DJ and the DDJ-S1 for Serato ITCH. Sold bundled with special editions of the software they are intended for, they will allow direct mixing of computer stored music. Sold respectively for around 1400 and 1700$, they should be available mid-February.
A perfect integration of each software’s functionality and our leading-edge hardware, the Pioneer DJ Controllers offer the same operability and layout as our pro-DJ equipment – whilst enabling DJs to play music files from the computer.
DDJ-T1 for TRAKTOR
Bundled with TRAKTOR Pioneer DDJ-T1 Edition software, this new controller delivers all of the most popular TRAKTOR features – without the need to upgrade the software. 4-channel deck control, 6 effects and recording all come as standard, meaning that the DDJ-T1 helps DJs unlock the full potential of the software at no extra cost.
The DDJ-T1 combines the familiarity of TRAKTOR with Pioneer operability to deliver high-level performance. Due for release in mid-February, the DDJ-T1 will retail with a suggested retail price of £899 including VAT – offering an affordable solution for bedroom or mobile DJs.
Features include:
* Effect area exactly mirrors the software interface, delivering the same look and feel
* 115mm jog wheel and Needle Search
* Unique laptop integration design places the screen in the DJ’s line of sight at all times
* Optimized audio circuitry in the master output area borrowed from our pro-DJ equipment ensures high quality sound
* Plug and Play through USB: all buttons are pre-assigned to the software functions
* Built-in sound card.
DDJ-S1 for Serato ITCH
The perfect home or mobile DJ set-up, the DDJ-S1 features balanced XLR input/output for connection direct to professional PA equipment, and a microphone talk-over feature to make MC’ing a breeze.
Add to this the simple Plug and Play connection, amazing software features and superior hardware control, and the Pioneer DDJ-S1 is a major force to be reckoned with. Suggested retail price is £1099 including VAT.
Features include:
* Tight integration with Serato ITCH software: play music files direct from your laptop without ever touching the keyboard
* Pioneer functionality layout including alphabetic search and slip mode
* Equipped with various inputs and outputs, including a balanced XLR inout/output (1 of each)
* Unique laptop integration design places the screen in the DJ’s line of sight at all times
* Optimized audio circuitry in the master output area, borrowed from our pro-DJ equipment, ensures high quality sound
* Needle search function allows DJs to quickly skip through a song to a preferred playback point
* Built-in sound card.
23
Dec
2010
Pioneer.eu: Pioneer’s popular CDJ-350 player and DJM-350 mixer are about to get even more desirable, with stylish pearl white models set for release at the end of January 2011. Suggested retail price is €650 for the CDJ and €550 for the DJM.
With a pearl white body, gloss finish, and red/white/blue LED display the CDJ-350-W and DJM-350-W offer home DJs the perfect party set-up with a difference.
Like the already released CDJ-350 and DJM-350, the special editions boast many of the features found on our club products, including remix-style looping and rekordbox™ compatibility on the CDJ.
Meanwhile the DJM-350-W introduces recording straight to USB, and two new creative effects: Noise and Short Echo, an all new dubbed out echo which is exclusive to the DJM-350.
Other new features include an isolator equaliser on each channel, and a Track Mark function for seamless mixes without the need for editing software.
18
Mar
2010
The Red Ferret: Bring out your inner Ibizan with the Discover DJ by Ion Audio. It’s a twin deck USB DJ controller with all the same controls that the big kids have. It will play m4a, aiff, wav, mp3, flac and ogg audio files, you can loop, cross-fade, scratch and tempo match. It also comes with the MixVibes software to mix and record your hits.
The deck is completely plug-and-play and only needs USB power to run. Best of all, the deck and software work with PC and Mac. £99 from Firebox. Read more…
18
Aug
2009
DJsounds.com: Pioneer – the makers of benchmark DJ equipment – have hinted at what their next generation of products could be. Due for global launch on 17 September, they are calling it ‘the dawn of a new species’. Intrigued? Watch the video:
29
Dec
2007
Audio Junkies: Denon has upgraded its DN-HD2500 digital mixer with a USB MIDI interface for easy PC integration. For those unfamiliar with Denon’s digital mixer, the DN-HD2500 was designed to allow DJs to mix digital music from multiple sources. The mixer takes the digital music from these sources to allow DJs to import, store, control, modify, and play music from just about any source. The mixer also features a screen based file navigation system, USB 2.0 interface, four built-in effects, three platter effects, and pitch range with deep pitch resolution.
Denon’s addition of a USB MIDI interface adds even more flexibility and control to the mixer’s already rich feature set. For current users, the USB MIDI interface is available with a download from Denon’s website.
07
May
2007
Electronista: While companies such as Hammacher Schlemmer have sold gimmicky portable mixers meant solely for entertainment, the forthcoming Pacemaker by Tonicum may actually be useful for less intensive professional gigs.
Small enough to fit in a pocket, it nevertheless holds 120GB of music, and has essential features such as a crossfader and a touch surface used for controlling elements such as bend and pitch.
There are twin 3.5mm stereo jacks, and the mixer can record directly to a separate hard drive. A black-and-white screen displays necessary track information.
No cost for the unit is available, but it should begin shipping in the fall.
23
Jan
2007
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.
11
Jul
2006
Gearjunkies reports Stanton is introducing the C.314: “a tabletop CD player designed for MP3 DJs who want the ability to scratch CDs like vinyl. The C.314 is an innovation that is loaded with advanced features and functionality, yet is extremely user-friendly and affordable.”
For European distributors, see Stanton Magnetics.
