With the demise of Scratch Live comes Rane's response. The Rane Sixty Four is Serato DJ ready right out of the box, a box that hits the streets in October.
We broke news last week about Ecler's long rumoured demise via a Spanish business news outlet. But it would appear that declaring bankruptcy is a long way from the end of the road, and we have exclusive word from Ecler explaining the full picture.
The venerable Allen & Heath Xone:92 is 15 years old, which makes it high time for a sequel. But much has changed in that time, so is the newly teased Xone:96 a logical progression ? Or a balls-out reimagining? You'll have to wait and see.
UPDATE: Word has just reached me from a trusted source that this isn't the very end of Ecler. We will have exclusive information when it's available, but clearly there are moves to save the brand from extinction.The rumour mill has churned ceaselessly in recent times about companies changing hands or going under. But one confirmed casualty is Spanish mixer manufacturer Ecler. After a number of years of dwindling sales, they've declared bankruptcy in the Spanish courts. RIP Ecler.
Allen & Heath just previewed their new Xone:PX5 "product". So we've trawled social media to get the inevitable blurry cam shots.
We all have to start somewhere, and the reality is that a 2 channel mixer is ideal for most. Behringer's new NOX 101 is one such mixer - small and cost effective.