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gaming
The Scratch DJ Controller Promises to Teach You to Fake DJ
While makers of Scratch: The Ultimate DJ were relatively quiet at E3, declining the opportunity to demo their game/controller on the show floor, a new promo video gives us a closer look at the package. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by Samory Finley: sorry, but my BS filter is currently in the hands of the geek squad. it blew the fuck up upon reading... 3 Responses | Other threads
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dj hero
DJ Hero Turntable Up Close: I'm Not Cool Enough for This
Activision is the king of experiences modeled in plastic and color-coded buttons, and DJ Hero's turntable controller might be their best simulacrum yet. More »
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Comment by pist: just think, hundreds of hours of practice and you still wont be able to match beats. Technics or go home. 10 Responses | Other threads
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music technology
Tonium Pacemaker Portable DJ System for Aspiring (and Novice) DJs
The Tonium Pacemaker, contrary to its name, will not maintain your heart's natural beat from the inside. It's a portable DJ system, packing a 60/120GB HDD, that simplifies the DJing process in a pocket-sized package. More »
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By Dan NosowitzComment by dimadelux: i can't wait for tiesticles to start using it, so he can finally complete his douche image for his douche... 15 Responses | Other threads
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A DJ saved my life
Portable Cross Fadin' Cassette Will Make All Your Spontaneous DJ Dreams Come True
Once, while walking down the street, a man suddenly approached me screaming "QUICK! We need someone to DJ!" If only I had had this portable cross fader—who knows how differently my life would've turned out. More »
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By Elaine ChowComment by macdis: QUOTE: "Once, while walking down the street, a man suddenly approached me screaming "QUICK! We need someone to DJ!"" Actually, I... 3 Responses | Other threads
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headphones
Aerial7 Graffiti Headphones One Pacifier Short of a Personal Rave
Well hello color. How ya been, and who at Aerial7 did you have to get high in order to get yourself arranged in such a, um, loud way on these new Graffiti headphones?
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By Jack LoftusComment by OMG! Ponies!: Congratulations. This is the first product of the year to be in the running for the 9th Annual Zabka... 27 Responses | Other threads
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turntables
$56,000 Four Arm Turntable is an Octopus DJ's Ticket to Fame
DJs or other beat mashing fiends with more than two arms are being held back by today's traditional turntables, so it's a good thing Highwater Sound is around to create $56,000 four arm Frankensteins like this thing. The table is built around a TW-Acoustic Raven AC and implements three motors. The arms were assembled from parts from Breuer Dynamic, Graham Engineering, Triplanar, and Ortofon, and the cartridges are the work of Dynavector, Ortofon, and Miyabi. We imagine that if you're a DJ, that last sentence caused the ol' heart rate to increase just a tad, among other things. [Highwater Sound via DVICE]
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By Jack LoftusComment by alowishus: If you're a DJ and you're still spinning vinyl, you're hurting. You know how much records weigh? Most use CDJs... 5 Responses | Other threads
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dj equipment
Stanton DaScratch SCS.3D DJ Pad Is All Touch Sensitive, Combines Mixer and Turntable In One Device
Stanton's new DaScratch USB-MIDI Tool is unique because it relies completely on touch technology to mix and manipulate music. With the possibility for 5 touch sensitive sliders, 19 touch sensitive buttons, and one giant, touch friendly rotary control (read: the big record-like circle in the middle), it appears you can run the show with little more than a laptop and one (maybe two) of these. More »
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Comment by Keebler: Most of the hater-comments on here are based around people's closed-minded, preconcieved notions of what DJing is that I consistently... 2 Responses | Other threads
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Hello Kitty Action DJ Speaker
Hello Kitty DJ Speaker Brings Out the Disco Pussycat Lover In You
Who else would spend $25 in a Hello Kitty Action DJ Speaker—which moves pretending she's a DJ at the rhythm of the music played in your digital audio player—but a twisted disco pussy lover with probably too much Jack Daniel's running through his veins and listening to ABBA right now? More »
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By Jesus DiazComment by GadgetPlayPissedSomebodyOff: In this case, I think I'd have to go with a pink one. It just seems right... Although,... 3 Responses | Other threads
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rolling thunder
DJ Mobile Car Speeds Along On Sound Rockets
For many enthusiasts, pimping out car sound systems (and even bicycles in some circles) is a time-honored tradition. However, Dutch artist Olaf Mooij may have taken this pastime to extreme new levels with his DJ Mobile. Inspired by the Popemobile and the song “God is a DJ” by Faithless, Mooij created a rolling PA system complete with two turntables and several gigantic speakers that look more like rockets. Details are scarce on the system itself, but it does appear that interested parties can rent out the system for loud and obnoxious events. [Olaf Mooij via Born Rich via Dvice] -
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Sony Xross Fade Dual iPod DJ Dock Is Wiggity Wack
The $500 Xross Fade DJ system is Sony's hard-to-pronounce dual iPod dock kit for mixing songs. It may have some rad-looking bass reflex speakers and dual subwoofers, but it's unfortunately gimped as far as DJ features go—you can cue and crossfade between songs, a technology straight outta 2005 and something you could do on a PC with moderate iTunes skills. There are also some presumably lame-ass drum beats you can lay top of your tracks to spice them up, but not much more. Seriously Sony, what gives? DJing is just no fun without some "wikki wikki." Press release down below. [Sony] More »
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art lebedev
Art Lebedev's "Plastinkus" Lets You Jam With Wallet-Sized Scratch Sessions
There are a number of products out there that allow aspiring DJs to engage in mobile scratch sessions (like the recently released Mixmeister application for the iPhone), but Art Lebedev's new Plastinkus scratch pad claims to deliver a sound that is close to the real thing on a disk that you can fit comfortably in your wallet. Yeah, its a pretty frivolous thing to waste your money on—but at least it won't break the bank at around $4 a pop. [Art Lebedev via Pocket-Lint]
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By Sean FallonComment by Relldavis: @Bhp9mm: Are you saying "stinkus" is better? Sounds like some kind of high tech plastic replacement anus. Bet the surgery... more » | Other threads
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digital dj
ATTIGO Touchscreen Turntable Waves Bye Bye to Grooves, Scratching
Live DJ-ing takes a step further into the 21st Century with this invention which lets DJ's view, cut, grab, loop and mix tracks by doing live waveform editing on a twin touchscreen "turntable." Invented by UK student Scott Hobbs as part of his innovative product design course, ATTIGO is about the same size as a conventional deck set-up, but has all the flexibility of digital track storage: choosing new tracks without all that swapping of vinyl. Check out the video to see it in action. More »
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By Kit EatonComment by johnnyabnormal: This guy's skills aren't needed to sell the product. Anyone can observe the responsiveness of what he's done. ... more » | Other threads
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itp 2008
Rope and Pulley DJ Machine: Move the Beat To Your Body
Today at NYU's Interactive Telecommunications Show, I discovered my next workout machine: Michael Chladil's Rope and Pulley. Seriously, gone are the elliptical and the rowing machine—I'm going to install this and do the silly dance you see above every day, until I'm at least as fit as any Wii could make me. More »
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synthesizers
Revolution Synthesizer R2 Looks Like Death Star Control Panel, Not R2
Future Retro's Revolution Synthesizer R2 looks amazing; we completely have no use for a synthesizer, but we totally want one. With a complete aluminum construction, perfectly contrasting gun gray and white colors, as well as a smattering of blue LEDs all over, this synthesizer makes us moist in the most clichéd way possible. If that was not enough to get you interested, perhaps the circular sequencer interface, which allows single handed control; the ability to play patterns forwards, backwards, upside down and sideways, as well as remote pattern selection using MIDI program change messages will have you reaching for your anorexic wallet? More »
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By Haroon MalikComment by patrickhowell: It doesn't look like R2D2, but it does kind of look like Dejarik. more » | Other threads
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gadgets
Pacemaker Pocket DJ Mixer Reviewed (Verdict: Amateur Fun)
DJing on the bus, at work, in the supermarket and in line at the DMV may sound like a pipe dream, but this pocketable Tonium Pacemaker DJ system lets you do just that. We got hands-on of this at CES, but Kat from TechDigest takes it for a "spin" (worst. pun. ever.) and finds that it's actually quite good if you ever need to liven up a party with your sub-par DJing skills. Check out the review over at TD. [Tech Digest and Pacemaker]
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By Jason ChenComment by Subterfuge: Regardless, the DJ that plays that track that "blows your mind" is still just playing a song that someone else... more » | Other threads
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music
Smart Party Wireless DJ System Will Get Playlist Votes From Your Trousered MP3 Player
A new system devised by a pair of UCLA students could well bring democracy to music selection at parties. The two scientists have created a software-and-antennae combo that currently works on laptops, scanning people's music collections, grabbing the most popular tunes from guests' MP3 players and adding them to the night's playlist. The next step will be to see if Smart Party can be made to work on MP3 players (currently it works on laptops), polling partygoers' music devices as they arrive at the party. More info below. More » -
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iSpin 'eTurntable' Lets you DJ With iPods
The iSpin is a mixer that uses two docked iPods as inputs, and provides a range of effects like reverb, flange, hi/low pass filter and scratching sounds. While this would be fine for some DJs, it won't suit everyone because you can't beat-match with it. More » -
fashion sense
Skullcandy G.I. Headphones Kick Ass, Take Names
Rock out in style with Skullcandy's slick DJ style G.I. headphones. They come in a variety of styles from Desert Camo to Rasta, including a couple of military-inspired designs with bullets on the leather band. The speakers on these bad boys are also made of soft leather and swivel a full 90 degrees. $69.95 may sound like a bit much for fashion-focused headphones, but Skullcandy tosses in an extra pair of earpads and a travel bag for the price. [Skullcandy G.I. via Lussorian] -
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Pacemaker's Pocket-Sized DJ Brings Mixing In Your Pants
Really into DJ-ing? Pacemaker's pocket-sized DJ lets you practice your song mixing skills on the wheels of molded plastic, all from the comfort of your own pants. The Pacemaker has a 120GB hard drive, USB 2.0 support, a touchpad, and various other DJ-ing functions (including loop-in, loop-out, re-loop, cue point search, and other things we have no idea about). More » -
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Gardner Baby Grand Piano Master: Classical DJing
Some DJs bust out the old school and some DJs bust out the really old school. The Baby Grand Master is for the really, really old school.
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home entertainment
Creative Aurvana DJ Headphones: 2 Koo Fo U?
DJs, take a peek at these Creative Aurvana DJ Headphones just rolled out today, with their gorgeous brushed aluminum finish and 40mm neodymium drivers inside. More » -
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In Love With the DJ: IDJ2 iPod Mixer and VCI-100 MIDI Interface
Judging by some of my previous posts, I know more than a few of you are into that whole dance music/club scene. So when one of the guys from Beatport writes in and tells me that he sat down with two as yet unmentioned DJ decks, I admit, there was a little bit of a rise. The Numark IDJ2 iPod mixer (pictured here) is still being worked on and it kind of shows. Apparently, BPM readouts aren't exactly what you'd call "accurate," and the platters were about as stable as Jason Chen. Mixer quality was decent, though. More » -
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Ion iCUE and iMX05 Lets Amateurs DJ Like Novices
Both prototype products from Ion aimed for a Spring/Summer '07 release, the iCUE and iMX05 are amateur DJ gadgets that don't sound half bad. The iCUE, with the dual large knobs (and multiple smaller ones), sliders, and faders, let you "DJ" your digital files with a hardware interface. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by ThaMusicGuy: @laurido92: If you want one that looks like the one pictured at the top try checking out the Numark Total... more » | Other threads
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home entertainment
M-Audio Torq MixLab: DJ Kit For The Masses
In today's music climate where something called "hip hop" is the regnant genre, dance fans may feel a little left out. That's why they need to man up and check out the Torq MixLab from M-Audio, a mini DJ mixing studio kit perfect for aspiring Tiestos, Above & Beyonds and ATBs. (The kit includes the X-Session Pro and Torq LE software). Compatible with both PCs and Macs, the Torq MixLab lets you slice and dice all the songs in your digital music library. The software supports two simultaneous song importations, so it's totally conceivable to mix and match "Can't Sleep" with "Tracking Treasure Down." More » -
portable media
Microsoft Ditches Zune DJ Feature
The Zune patent filing originally explained a DJ Wi-Fi feature where one person could DJ for up to four other Zune users via the Wi-Fi. That idea has since been canned according to Cesar Menendez. Menendez doesn't state specifically the reason that the DJ feature was removed, but many Zunenites out there are suspecting a Wi-Fi battery issue may be the culprit. Maybe they were just not interested in listening to my 80's power ballad playlist. More »
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software
Splice Lets You Mix and Mash on the Net
Everyone wants to be a producer nowadays, but not everyone has the talent, so the folks at Splice are letting you dip your toes into music production with their online flash-based audio sequencer which lets you edit, mix and mash up beats. The site lets you create and save a profile so after you're done with your Britney/Wu-Tang mash up you can share it with the rest of the world. It may not launch you a label, but it's a good way to start. More »
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Comment by Geisrud: Hey - I gots copyrights on the Britney/Wu-Tang mixes! - I'm telling the RIAA. more » | Other threads
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gadgets
M-Audio's X-Session Pro Lets DJs Rock On
Digital DJs have one more way to keep the floor-filling beats going thanks to the X-Session Pro. The USB-powered controller fuses the standard controls of a two-channel DJ mixer with the transport and pitch controls of a turntable. It may not be not be suitable for pros, but it'll let you control volume, pitch, EQ, and cueing. It'll also let you make smooth crossfades. The $129 X-Session Pro is out now for Macs and PCs. More »
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Comment by Alfred: I agree with Skratchworx. Further I want to point out: This is a midi controller and it's what's inside of your... more » | Other threads
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laptops
Fujitsu Notebook-Slash-Turntable
This Fujitsu laptop has a giant touchwheel on top that lets the notebook function as a digital turntable. It'll even connect wirelessly to an iPod for its music. You really can't have this one, though. Not only is it a Japanese CEATEC unveilling, but its a prototype. Humbug, anyhow. Who the hell wants to scratch on a digital turntable that makes you close the lid on your lappie? More » -
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VJ'ing Remotely with the Go Dance Glove
This somewhat simple glove allows a VJ to control their video mixing remotely with the help of some RFID. The wrist brace prototype has eight buttons. The buttons control basic features of video mixing, and the wrist brace can also activate mixing features with arm and body movements. Edited image via Techeblog More » -
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Ministry of Sound CD Player and Scratcher: Unleash Your Hidden DJ
Popular with the glow stick crowd, Ministry of Sound just released their latest gadget for wannabes DJs from Goa to Ibiza, the CD Player and Scratcher. Woefully uninspiring name aside (or you can call it the MOSDJ135), the CD player aims to shrink the gigantic setup used by professional DJs into one bite-sized morsel perfect for mass consumption. The slot for your CDs is located in the front, then you get to DJ away with all sorts of sound tricks with the myriad buttons located all over the device. The center scratch pad is sure to be abused people who have no idea what they're doing. More » -
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Open Labs MiKo: Watch Out, Oakenfold
People have been clamoring about the all-in-one digital hub for many years now, but if my impressions mean anything, Open Lab's MiKo could be well on its way to securing such status. In my all too brief encounter with the MiKo yesterday, I was pretty darn impressed with what it does (act as a true media hub, along with some features that'll please aspiring DJs) and how it does it (read: quite well). Perhaps the only knock against it is its size: it's a little on the bulky side, taking up the space of the standard coffee table, but considering how much hardware is packed into it, and that DJs often have huge sets where they roll out the buttery beats, it's fairly forgivable. In fact, I was told that Open Labs is already working on the evolution of the MiKo, so expect the size to decrease as component sizes decrease over time. For more detailed impressions, hit the jump. More » -
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Numark D2 Director: USB DJ Rig
Back when we were young, lawns were for getting on instead of getting off, and DJs used these weird black things made of wax that spun around. Times are a-changing with the Numark D2 Director USB DJ rig. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by bigTrue: Glad to see someone is finally making a decent mixer situation to be plugged into two Ipods. It's not as... more » | Other threads
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gadgets
Pioneer Pro DJ Line of DJ Equipment Extravaganza
Following the hype of the Digital Life preview in New York City yesterday, Pioneer demoed a whole slew of assorted gadgetry today, one of which was their series of Pro DJ equipment. I got the chance to see them in action, and let's just say that my inner disc jockey was born again (as if it had ever died to begin with). To find out what I encountered, click "More" and make the jump to the other side. More » -
portable media
FUNKit DJ iPod Speakers
These iPod speakers are so horrible they've wrapped all the way around and become good again. Kinda. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by HappyGobo: When I clicked on the "lamest speakers on the block" link, I already knew where I was going. more » | Other threads
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gadgets
UltraLite: Recording Studio, All Shrunken
Portable audio interfaces are all over the place, but MOTU's now-shipping UltraLite (under $600) FireWire box shows just how serious these devices have become. The 10-in, 14-out jacks are enough for surround setups (plugging straight into speakers, that is), and an independent headphone jack lets musicians and DJs cue. Among many pro-friendly features, there's even SMPTE sync slaving for video production junkies, something you rarely see on a portable interface. Now if someone will just take advantage of all this power. Note to clubs: we fully expect to be deafened in 7.1 surround, not just stereo, for an extra special hangover the following morning.
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Faderfoxs Second Generation DJ Controllers
All the way from Germany comes news of Faderfox s latest compact DJ controllers. Compatible with the Ableton Live and Traktor DJ Studio music mixing software, the LV2 (pictured here), DJ2, DX2 and LX2 all boast MIDI interfaces, German engineering as well as just about 1 million buttons each, useful, no doubt, for all that fancy trance music mixing. Luckily for all the Tiesto hopefuls here in the U.S., Faderox is more than happy to ship the controllers to land of Uncle Sam. Whether or not they ll also ship glow sticks remains to be seen. More » -
gadgets
More iPod DJ Gear: MixPod
Another pro DJ equipment company is presenting dumbed-down DJing with iPods, with the release of Phonic's new MixPod DJ mixer. The feature set, down to the video out connection and onboard controls, is nearly identical to the Numark More »
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By johnbComment by Pdizzle: These iPod mixers make me sick!!! I was disgusted by the numark one (which I shouldn't be surprised because... 1 Responses | Other threads
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portable media
Dell DJ Hard Disk Player Gets the Axe
Sad news in Dell-land. Looks like the computer company has discontinued the DJ MP3 player— another casualty in the iPod war. And though it's not too much of a shock that Dell couldn't compete in the hard-drive space, it's nice to see that it won't be ending the life of its $99 flash-based player.
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By tgrumetComment by Stanley Shih: It's ironic that SOMEONE actually beat Dell at the "efficiencies of scale" game. And by SOMEONE, I don't mean Creative.... more » | Other threads
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pcs
Be a DJ, or Don't (Please)
I don't know who really uses these pathetic "user-friendly" DJ packages, but here's yet another one to let any moron mix his own music on the PC. The Hercules DJ Console Mk2 mixing controller looks like the real deal, with two jog wheels emulating two vinyl turntables, a cross fader slider and two volume sliders, eight EQ and pitch knobs and 28 action buttons. All this to let you personalize (i.e. hack up) your own music and make set-lists for any party you want to scare people away from. The two stereo inputs also let you hook up to two turntables or CD players and the two stereo outputs let you play your concoctions over amplified speakers or redirect the sound to an effects processor or external mixer. Oh, and don't miss the microphone input with a "talk-over" function, cause we all know how fun that can be. Just $142. More »
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