REVIEW: Reloop Wave 8 Studio Monitors
Reloop are ticking just about every box in the DJ and producer check list. This time, it’s the Reloop Wave 8 studio monitors, that aren’t just for the studio.
Nightclubs + a nightclub = Ortofon Cocoon carts
Look — the old ways are still alive. Ortofon and world famous nightclub Cocoon have joined forces to make to aptly named Ortofon Cocoon limited editions.
Denon Engine gets tuned — v1.1.0 out now
All engines need tuning, thus Denon Engine has been tweaked to v1.1.0. Updates, fixes and general improvements all round are the order of the day,
UPDATE: Open source DJ software Mixxx reaches 1.11.0
Janet Jackson and Luther Vandross sang that the best things in life are free. Well open source DJ software Mixxx certain is, and has reached v1.11.0.
iWebDJ and Partycloud — DJ with a controller… in a browser
DJing has come a long way in a short time. And iWebDJ has the potential to change the game again. DJ with a web app AND a MIDI controller? Yes please.
MixVibes Cross 2.4 — 4 channels at last!
MixVibes Cross jumps to 2.4, and with it takes a giant leap forward into 4 deck territory. Welcome to the grown up’s table at last.
REVIEW: Akai MPC Studio Music Production Controller
Akai’s MPC heritage is clear. But everything needs an update right? The MPC Studio sits in the middle of their range and does a lot for its size.
HANDS ON: Traktor DJ shoehorned into the iPhone
First there was Traktor Pro for desktops, then came Traktor DJ for iPad. But finally the pocket-sized experience has arrived. Traktor DJ for iPhone is here.
SHOWCASE: Paul Van Dyk through Vestax’s lens
While known as a DJ, Paul Van Dyk is much more than that. Vestax UK followed him for 2 years and captured a snapshot of his setup and show.
MINI REVIEW: Serato DJ 1.2 Multi FX
Serato DJ has been upgraded today, most notably with new multi FX. I unboxed a Pioneer DDJ-SX and had a closer look.
Native Instruments Japan’s launch bash at Womb
Native Instruments are now in Japan, and obviously the best way to mark it is to throw a massive party. They did this in style at the Womb club in Tokyo.
VIDEO: ALS patient rocks NYE party thanks to technology and love
This video tells the inspiring story of David Anderson, and how despite suffering with ALS, he used technology to DJ his NYE party for the ones he loves.
SHOWCASE: Mega Team’s 1992 DMC Entry — gear abuse frenzy
If you’re precious about your DJ gear, look away now. Watch The Mega Team abuse DJ gear in the name of turntablism at the 1992 DMC team final.
SHOWCASE: Cheeba’s TouchOSC setup
The iPad has a place in every DJ’s setup. And as DJ Cheeba shows, he uses his with TouchOSC to control key elements of his setup from a single screen.
The DJWORX business card prototype
Business card? Hell no — laser cut metallic faced plastic. Watch this idea develop into something really cool.
Yorkshire Youth and Music — training the trainers
Got skills? Want to pass them onto youth finding themselves in challenging circumstances? You’ll need training, and Yorkshire Youth and Music can provide that.
A day trip to PLASA Focus
The pro light and sound show from London aka PLASA hit Leeds. I came and went in less than an hour.
RELEASED: Serato Scratch Live 2.4.3
Out of beta and into your sweaty hands is Serato Scratch Live 2.4.3. Video, FLAC, and Mountain Lion ready. Grab it now. Well after you’ve read about it first.
Stanton SCS.4DJ Controller Review
At a time when most manufacturers assume that laptop is requirement for live DJ performance, Stanton decide to ditch it for the SCS.4DJ and give you an all in one controller. We checked it out.
♫ On the 2nd day of Worxmas, we gave away for free… ♪
We all need something to put our DJ stuff in. And there’s not much finer than the the Jetpack Remix bag. And we have one for you to win!
Vestax VMIDI – MIDI for all iOS devices
Always wished you could hook up your USB MIDI controller to your iPad or iPhone, and get audio too? Vestax have just the doohickey – VMIDI.
OUT NOW: Video plugin for MixVibes CrossDJ
From tease to release in a week – MixVibes aren’t messing around with their video plugin release. And until the end of the year, it’s on a half price promotion.
Want to learn production? Oh Drat has the course for you
I’m learning all the time, and our very own Chris Cartledge wants to school you in production. Check out his course today.
Denon's DJ SC2900: Is it time for change? They think so
Denon DJ still see a market for media players, and bring out the SC2900 – a distillation of everything good in the DJ scene.
REVIEW – Vestax VCI-380 DJ Controller Part 2
In the second full Vestax VCI-380 review, Chris Cartledge gets a little more intimate with the more mixer based elements.
