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.
UPDATE: Serato DJ 1.2 — new multi FX and more controllers
Serato DJ 1.2 is upon us, and comes with new multi FX mode, more controllers and a 14 day free trial.
DJWORX get a spring clean and goes responsive
Time for a DJWORX update. Mobile is growing year on year, so we’ve revamped the site and made it all responsive for people whole read on their phones.
REVIEW: Beats By Dre Pro Headphones
We looked at the Mixrs and liked them. But can the Beats By Dre Pro headphones get past the brand perception and prove themselves worthy?
Simple pleasures — my retro Jazzy Jeff Gemini mixer
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.
Musikmesse 2013: Gemini G2V and the reimagined GMX
You spoke and Gemini listened. Post NAMM, Gemini decided to make a 2 channel Gemini G2V as well as clean-slating the GMX and starting over.
Musikmesse 2013: Vestax VCI-400 and VCI-380 versions
Vestax rolled out a handful of VCI-400 variants plus a sneak peek at the long awaited VCI-380 Serato DJ version.
Musikmesse 2013: Numark Mixtrack Quad
A logical, totally expected but low key launch at Musikmesse 2013 was Numark’s Mixtrack Quad. Think Mixtrack Pro II, with 2 more channels and RGB lights.
Musikmesse 2013: UDG Creator Laptop Stand
The UDG Creator Laptop Stand continues their branching out into DJ luggage related areas. They even put it in a nice padded bag too.
Record Store Day and the timeless magic of vinyl
This weekend saw the annual Record Store Day fever induce me to take a trip to my local vinyl haunt to partake in the lost art of music buying. This is my story.
Musikmesse 2013: DJ Player 6 Beta — DVS on an iPad
If you’re a purist who has only just got used to DVSs, look away now. For DJ Player 6 beta is running in DVS mode on just an iPad. And it nails it too.
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.
NAMM 2013: Livid Base Controller – moving parts not included
Livid make highly desirable controllers, and the Livid Base is likely to be the most desirable with the widest appeal.
♫ On the 5th day of Worxmas, we gave away for free… NOVATION TWITCH… ♪
Day 5 brings a revolutionary controller out of my DJ Santa Sack – Novation Twitch with complimentary Neo d+ cables and a Decksaver too!
NI’s Traktor Kontrol Z2 Mixer — Info, pics, video and prices
The Traktor Kontrol Z2 mixer is officially outed, and is everything we expected it to be and more. We read, we watched and we wrote.
REVIEW: Livid CNTRL:R MIDI Controller
DJing is a moving target these days, and the Livid CNTRL:R MIDI controller typifies this perfectly. Chris Cartledge presses buttons and writes words.
UPDATE: Virtual DJ 7.3 released
Atomix throw us another bone in the shape of Virtual DJ 7.3. A few new morsels and bug fixes should satisfy our hunger for VDJ8.
Musikmesse 2013: Pioneer DJM-750 DJ Mixer
Tradeshow time means new shiny… and Black it seems, for Pioneer are rolling out a new mixer. Say hello to the Pioneer DJM-750 in Silver and Black.
Rock On Moldover – Roll On Remix Decks
To show off controllerism, who better than the pioneer? Moldover gets a pair of Traktor Kontrol F1s and show us how it’s done.
Jetpack Remix Bag – pre-order tomorrow
You read the interview and saw the demo – now prepare yourself for the pre-order. The Jetpack Remix bag is available from tomorrow.
Pioneer Ergo-V Review
Pioneer are best known for high end club installs, favoured by VIP DJs on a global basis. But now they’re going for the mass market. The Ergo-V is an undoubtedly funky lump of gear aimed at the lifestyle scene, and we reviewed it accordingly.
Philips' iPod DJ thing – a literary take
Sometimes, I need a literary creative outlet. And Phillips’ new DJ styled boombox has afforded me one such luxury.
