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.
REVIEW UPDATE: Stanton SC-IX v4 for SCS.4DJ controller
Stanton’s SCS.4DJ all in one laptop free controller gets some update love. The SC-IX reaches version 4 and gets amongst other things hot cues.
Pioneer HDJ-2000 – now in gleaming Black
The original Pioneer HDJ-2000 headphones are outstanding enough. But now they’re about to attract a lot more people with a new paint job. Well when I say paint, I mean black chrome version.
Vestax UK's Road Trip!
No, Mike from Vestax UK isn’t hawking his wares out the back of the Vestax bus, but he and his merry band are doing a dealer road trip. Get thee to the nearest one.
Traktor Kontrol F1 – The Hack Evolved
NI said the Kontrol was closed to mapping – the community gave them the middle finger. DJVC writes a PC app to get it several steps closer to being open..
Red Bull and Stereomusik divorce – DJ Player free for very short time
Stereomusik and Red Bull go their separate ways. But to ease the parting, DJ Player is completely free for a few days only.
DJWORX® – doing it right
I told you right from the start that we weren’t messing around with DJWORX. And now we have the registered trademark. T-Shirts? Slipmats? Controllers?
ITCH is scratched – say hello to SERATO DJ
ITCH scratched and replaced with Serato DJ. And DJ Intro users get the upgrade path they thought would never happen.
REVIEW: Urbanears Slussen DJ adaptor for iPad and iPhone
Cables don’t have to be dull. And the new Urbanears Slussen DJ audio adaptor is a long way from that.
Linda Arink from Rane’s open letter to DJs
Co-founder and co-owner of Rane Linda Arink has just written a open and perfect letter to the DJ community.
