
Cassettes cool again, but do you have a player?
May 22, 2013 By Mark Settle 12 Comments
Cassettes are pretty awful, but like most things retro, seemingly cool. Or at least so says the BBC, who have found a small but noticeable rise in sales.
Filed Under: News Tagged With: cassette, mixtape, retro, Tape

INTERVIEW: Me, with DJ-LAB.DE. What was I thinking?
May 22, 2013 By Mark Settle • 5 Comments
In a rare moment of weakness, the spotlight was turned onto me, as I agreed to an interview with German gear blog DJ-LAB.DE.

REVIEW: Reloop Wave 8 Studio Monitors
May 17, 2013 By Mark Settle • 11 Comments
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.
Filed Under: Monitors, Reviews Tagged With: monitor, Reloop, speaker, studio, Wave 8

Nightclubs + a nightclub = Ortofon Cocoon carts
May 16, 2013 By Mark Settle • 9 Comments
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.
Filed Under: News Tagged With: cartridge, cocoon, nighclub, Ortofon

Denon Engine gets tuned — v1.1.0 out now
May 15, 2013 By Mark Settle • 11 Comments
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,
Filed Under: News Tagged With: Denon, Engine, library, management

UPDATE: Open source DJ software Mixxx reaches 1.11.0
May 13, 2013 By Mark Settle • 14 Comments
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.
Filed Under: News Tagged With: free, Mixxx, open source, Software

iWebDJ and Partycloud — DJ with a controller… in a browser
May 10, 2013 By Mark Settle • 22 Comments
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.
Filed Under: News Tagged With: Controller, iWebDJ, Partycloud, web app

MixVibes Cross 2.4 — 4 channels at last!
May 8, 2013 By Mark Settle • 16 Comments
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
May 7, 2013 By markski • 9 Comments
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.
Filed Under: MIDI Controllers, Reviews

Spread the DJWORX word — click and share!
May 7, 2013 By Mark Settle • 8 Comments
Want to help DJWORX? Hit the share buttons. No excuses.
Filed Under: Articles, Features Tagged With: DJWORX, Facebook, Google, Reddit, share, social, StumbleUpon, Twitter

HANDS ON: Traktor DJ shoehorned into the iPhone
May 3, 2013 By Mark Settle • 15 Comments
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.
Filed Under: News, Reviews, Software Tagged With: iOS, iPhone, Native instruments, Traktor DJ

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.

Pioneer DDJ-ERGO-K – new paint job and Traktor ready
August 7, 2012 By Mark Settle 12 Comments
Pioneer give their cool entry level ERGO-V controller a pro black makeover, a Traktor inject ion and called it DDJ-ERGO-K. And it’s out in a matter of weeks.
Filed Under: News Tagged With: Controller, Ergo, pioneer

REVIEW: Behringer HPX6000 DJ Headphones
June 23, 2012 By Mark Settle 16 Comments
Behringer headphone review? Yay with a small y normally. But wait – these Behringer HPX6000 cans are actually very good. And cheap too.
Filed Under: Headphones, Reviews Tagged With: Behringer, headphones, HPX6000, review

About those Traktor Remix Decks…
July 7, 2012 By Chris Cartledge 10 Comments
NI’s Remix Decks are allegedly the next big thing in digital DJing. Chris Cartledge has a look and offers his thoughts and ideas.
Filed Under: Articles, Opinion Tagged With: Remix Decks, Traktor

REVIEW: Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol Z2 Part 1
December 10, 2012 By Chris Cartledge 20 Comments
Is it a mixer or controller? The Traktor Kontrol Z2 is both it seems. In the first of 2 full reviews, Chris Cartledge plays, likes and writes.
Filed Under: MIDI Controllers, Mixers Tagged With: Kontrol, Mixer, Native instruments, Traktor, Z2

Stanton SCS.4DJ Controller Review
August 28, 2011 By Mark Settle 6 Comments
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.
Filed Under: MIDI Controllers, Reviews Tagged With: Controller, MIDI, review, SCS.4DJ, Stanton

NEW: MixVibes CrossDJ 2.0 details
August 17, 2012 By Mark Settle 12 Comments
MixVibes keep on fine tuning their DJ offering. CrossDJ 2.0 is the culmination of years of work, and should get the big boys looking over their shoulders.

Serato vinils offically spelted rong aka collectors items
March 23, 2013 By Mark Settle 10 Comments
Only Serato has the brand kudos to offload a horrendous QC error as a desirable classic. 40% off control vinyl while stocks last.

More on modular from Roger Linn
October 20, 2012 By Mark Settle 17 Comments
See – it’s not just me with ideas on modular. Roger Linn had them as well, although he did shelve them. See what he had in mind.
Filed Under: Articles, Features, News Tagged With: Modular, Roger Linn, shelved

Simple pleasures — my retro Jazzy Jeff Gemini mixer
April 24, 2013 By Mark Settle 12 Comments
While tons of buttons can be nice, sometimes all I need is a crossfader. And when it’s inside a vintage Gemini Jazzy Jeff mixer, I’m in heaven.
Filed Under: Articles, Features Tagged With: Gemini, Jazzy Jeff, PMX-2200, retro, vintage

EXCLUSIVE: Musikmesse 2013 — Numark Mixtrack Edge DJ controller
April 7, 2013 By Mark Settle 34 Comments
Not much bigger than a handbag magazine, Numark’s new Mixtrack Edge aims to find its way into every DJ’s life. I promise it won’t take up much room.
Filed Under: News Tagged With: 2013, Edge, Mixtrack, musikmesse, Numark







