Tag: DJ

Algoriddim Intros djay Pro For Mac – ‘A Complete Toolkit For DJs’

Algoriddim has introduced djay Pro, calling it ‘the first professional version of djay for the desktop’. djay Pro offers advanced features, like four decks, hardware support, Spotify integration, sampling, key matching, effects, waveform display and more. djay Pro integrates seamlessly with existing professional DJ hardware. In addition to supporting over 50 MIDI controllers by Pioneer, Numark, Reloop,… Read More Algoriddim Intros djay Pro For Mac – ‘A Complete Toolkit For DJs’

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Vestax Bankrupt

Vestax VCI 100mkII Dj Controller

It looks like it could be the end of the line for Vestax. Japanese credit research site Teikoku Databank reports that Vestax has filed for bankruptcy after more than 37 years in business.

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Native Instruments Intros Traktor Kontrol S8 ‘Flagship’ DJ Controller

A couple of weeks ago, Native Instruments offered a sneak preview of their “flagship, all-in-one” DJ controller, Traktor Kontrol S8. Now Native Instruments has officially announced Traktor Kontrol S8 – a new $1,200 top-of-the-line DJ controller for Traktor Pro 2. Key Features: Full color displays Touch-sensitive hardware controls Enhanced track decks 4-channel standalone mixer Wondering what $1,200 gets you in a DJ controller?… Read More Native Instruments Intros Traktor Kontrol S8 ‘Flagship’ DJ Controller

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House Icon MK in Native Instruments Video: ‘Future of DJing = No Vinyl’

Native Instruments today kicked off “The Future of DJing,” a new video series featuring international artists and showcasing how new technologies found on Traktor products inspire creativity. Throughout the summer, The Future of DJing series will profile the artist, and explore how technological innovation plays a role in their performance. With The Future of DJing… Read More House Icon MK in Native Instruments Video: ‘Future of DJing = No Vinyl’

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New Documentary Looks At The Reality Of Techno DJing

Kvadrat is a feature-length documentary that looks at the reality of techno DJing, through the example of Russian DJ Andrey Pushkarev. Filmed as a hybrid between a road-movie and a music video, the film not only illustrates the festive atmosphere of techno night clubs, but also reveals the lesser known side of this profession: weeks of track selection,… Read More New Documentary Looks At The Reality Of Techno DJing

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Open Mic: Do DJ’s Have A Responsibility To Play ‘Commercial’ Music?

DJ and producer Nick Warren had his set cut short over the weekend……because it wasn’t commercial enough. Here’s what he had to say about it: Apologies to everyone on the full dance floor last night in Seoul. Someone who had booked a table had complained to the club that I was not playing commercial music, so… Read More Open Mic: Do DJ’s Have A Responsibility To Play ‘Commercial’ Music?

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