DJ Equipment
Technics is a name on the tip of the tongue of every turntablist, and a brand in the minds of DJs around the globe. Since the 1970s, the Technics SL-1200 has been a popular powerhouse, thanks to its direct-drive design and uncompromising sound. Springing from the solid foundation is the latest in that line of legends: the SL-1200MK7. While maintaining the tradition of dependability and user-friendly operations, the SL-1200MK7
NAMM is always a special time of year, bringing excitement and new gear. For DJs here, remixers there, and audiophiles everywhere, Reloop has new goodies; check them out, if you dare. All rhyming aside, Reloop’s latest offerings—two turntables and a mixer—oh—are worth getting pumped about. Let’s take the RP-1000 MK2 and
For many DJs and remixers, packing gear for a gig always includes the hassle of having a laptop (plus related cables and accessories) in addition to a DJ controller/mixer. More to carry, more to worry about, and more to go wrong; it's not exactly ideal. Well, that changes with Denon DJ's new Prime 4 Stand-Alone DJ system, a 4-deck, 24-bit powerhouse with its own internal multicore processor, 13 DJ FX, time stretching, key matching, and… well, read
Attention DJs, remixers, and EDM artists seeking to set themselves apart from the competition! When the crowd sees you tossing on a set of cans, why not have them be impressed? Pioneer DJ's new limited-edition HDJ-X10C headphones are designed to accent your stage appearance tastefully while enhancing comfort, durability, and sound quality.
Though the HDJ-X10C headphones use the same transducers found in the HDJ-X10 model—50mm
Dim lighting is great for setting the vibe for a great studio session or live performance, but it’s simultaneously problematic for engineers, musicians, producers, and DJs who need to see their gear, sheet music, set lists, or notes. Auray’s line of LED-equipped gooseneck lights offers local lighting solutions for a variety of scenarios, environments, and working conditions.
First up is the LED6-USB, a 10.5" gooseneck with a 6-LED cluster and a
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and you want to celebrate the festive season with a rocking holiday party for your family, friends, or even colleagues (if you’re planning the office party). Let’s be clear: music will make or break your soirée and there might not be enough eggnog to keep the merriment alive unless you unleash your inner DJ and put a spin on your holiday party.
DJ versus Robot Playlist
Why even think of DJing your own party when you could have Spotify do all the work for you? Short answer: because it’s fun. DJing lets
Building upon the success of the HDJ-X5, Pioneer DJ announces the latest addition to its HDJ-X-series headphones, the HDJ-X5BT, which is available in gloss white, metallic red, and
For novices and professionals alike, Pioneer DJ is a go-to source for DJ mixers and controllers that can inspire and facilitate creative aspirations at home, in the club, or on large stages. Expanding the venerable XDJ line is the new XDJ-RR, a 2-channel, all-in-one DJ system for rekordbox, complete with a rekordbox license. With or without a computer, it delivers powerful features passed down from the popular Pioneer DJ
Eliminator Lighting offers high-quality, affordable lighting, well suited for mobile DJs, disco, clubs, pub, bar, banquet, weddings, family parties. The company’s latest offering, the Mini PAR Series, offers professional features found on LED PAR lights costing three times as much. Each light can be used in a variety of modes, including sound-activated, auto, DMX, or master-slave. Additionally
When it comes to recording and mixing live shows, conferences, and multi-guest podcasts, there’s a high priority on time and space efficiency. With that in mind, the good folks at Zoom have introduced the LiveTrak L-20, a digital mixer designed for multi-track recording, mixing, and monitoring without taking up an entire table or truck bed. Large enough to house 21 faders, but small enough for one-person transport, the L-20 presents a welcome
Moogfest is Moog's annual music and technology festival, showcasing established and up-and-coming artists, as well as the latest tech and the people behind it. The four-day festival was in Durham, North Carolina, and took place in a variety of local performance venues, schools, theatres, churches, and music halls. Most artists are required to provide a talk or workshop, in addition to their performance sets. This was a fantastic way to learn about each artist's approach to writing and performing. There were workshops spanning topics such as
Whether the event is private or public, exclusively small or packed to the walls, visual entertainment is a priority deserving of your attention. A party’s music without lights is like a hefty pasta sans sauce; it’s consumable, but lacks pizazz and downgrades the enjoyment factor significantly. Blizzard’s new lighting fixtures include a laser, a moving head, and a strobe/blinder, and aim to deliver exciting illumination without breaking the bank.
First up is the
In the following video, Rob Rives builds upon the basics covered in the first “How to DJ” video by demonstrating how to cue tracks, tempo, and beat match. This video explores the functions, controls and modes of the CDJ player and turntable, while explaining the process of blending two tracks together for a seamless transition. Rives shows us how to utilize the onboard sync function, as well as work with manually adjusting tempos
A long-respected name in the DJ universe, Pioneer recognizes the importance of pushing to the future. DJs and remixers want reliable tools to ignite their creativity and spark excitement at shows; Pioneer aims to help. Making their debut, three new products—the DDJ-1000 controller, the RB-DMX1 USB-to-DMX