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New NI Traktor Controller

J.J. — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 18:52:22 +0000

New Hardware revealed from Native Instruments to control the new Traktor (with Sampler).

A Vinyl-CD Hybrid

J.J. — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 15:16:20 +0000

A Vinyl-CD Hybrid To Keep the Hipster-Yuppies Satisfied Can’t vinyl and CDs get along? That’s the reasonable question posed by electronic/techno musician Jeff Mills, who has released his latest album on a two-for-one hybrid format. Thoughtful mediation, or sixth sign of the apocalypse? Check out the flip side: Personally, I’m always fan of the convergence [...]

Scratch Live 2.0 Released!

J.J. — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 03:28:18 +0000

This is a cutting edge version of Scratch Live which contains many new features including: DJ FX, 3 decks for SL 3, Serato Playlists, Display Modes, Library Views, Smart Crates and much more.

RPM & DN-HC4500 1 Page PDF

J.J. — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:31:37 +0000

Do you know how to adjust the Inertia. How about adjusting the Brake and Drag length. Download this easy 1 page PDF and unleash RPM.

Gizmolabs Launches RPM

J.J. — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 18:48:34 +0000

Many of you might remember the similar software from PCDJ called Reflex. It was launched with the Denon controller DN-HC4500. Well, Gizmolabs is at it again with there new software called RPM. The great thing about this software is that many features can only be reached from controllers and keyboard shortcuts (not with the mouse). That's why the screen is simple.

Serato Scratch Live 2

J.J. — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 23:10:47 +0000

What is Scratch Live 2? Scratch Live 2 adds more decks, DJ FX and two way interaction with Ableton Live with new protocol called “The Bridge”. Inside Serato Scratch Live 2, we now bring four new Display Modes that allow you to choose a range of new screen layouts with 2, 3 or 4 deck control. [...]

Ableton + Serato = The Bridge

J.J. — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 19:21:21 +0000

Ableton + Serato: The Bridge Fuses DJ Sets, Live Sets; Full Details Live maker Ableton and DJ and virtual vinyl developer Serato today announced the results of their partnership. First off, this isn’t what many of us originally speculated: it’s not a DJ deck inside Live. Instead, the collaboration seeks to bridge (ahem) the gap [...]

Rane SIXTY-EIGHT Mixer

J.J. — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 18:41:21 +0000

Two computers, two USB ports, four decks and a range of effects. Introducing the first professional DJ mixer with two USB 2.0 High Speed ports with support for real-time connection of two computers. Two DJs can work in parallel and/or seamlessly transition from one DJ to another. Two independent USB 2.0 High Speed ports, each [...]

Denon DN-X1600 Press Release

J.J. — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 16:04:33 +0000

DENON DJ UNVEILS THE DN-X1600 DIGITAL MIXER — Powered by the same core engine as the flagship DN-X1700, the DN-X1600 is a versatile, cost-effective mixer for professional club or studio use, as well as for party DJs and amateur spinners — — DN-X1600 the world’s first digital DJ mixer to be introduced with V-LINK, allowing DJs to perform a wide range of visual effects simultaneously with their music —

Denon ITCH Controller

J.J. — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:11:58 +0000