DJ TechTools

Review: Allen & Heath Xone:K2

markkus — Wed, 16 May 2012 05:31:18 +0000

After a lengthy build-up extending back to the 2011 BPM convention, Allen & Heath's new contribution to the growing slim-line compact controller field, the Xone:K2, will hit the shelves at the end of this month. Part update to the discontinued... Read more

6 Clever Ways To Easily Transition Between Multiple DJs

Ean Golden — Mon, 14 May 2012 05:00:42 +0000

Have you ever found yourself trying to switch between two DJs that are sharing the same USB mixer, sound card or DVS interface? It's a common problem in live scenarios, and having a few handy tools up your sleeve can help make a hairy switch... Read more

Tasty Sample Snacks For Your Weekend BBQs and DAWs

Dan White — Fri, 11 May 2012 06:31:06 +0000

Everyone was so positive about Wednesday's article and the sample resources included, we decided to bring out even more goodies for the weekend jam sessions. Download a free sample pack for controllers and get the scoop on our weekly email with... Read more

Got Hot Loops? Filling Out Your Software’s Sample Slots

cbformusic — Wed, 09 May 2012 05:02:44 +0000

In the past few years, we've seen DJ software across the board start to add more serious sample and loop workflows into their feature lists. Traktor's Remix Decks will just be the lastest in a long line of recent advancements, from Serato's Ableton... Read more

Pioneer RMX-1000 Effects Unit Review

Ean Golden — Mon, 07 May 2012 05:10:13 +0000

In a world of computers and controllers, Pioneer has stayed fast by their postion that dedicated hardware still has a major place in the DJ landscape. The RMX-1000 is no different, providing controllerism-style effects and remixing in a single... Read more

How I Play: Myagi

Dan White — Sat, 05 May 2012 22:17:18 +0000

DJ and Producer Myagi stopped by our office the other week, and when we saw that he was using a unique modular setup with Ableton, we couldn't resist getting him to show us the different elements that make up his DJ rig. He's also releasing an album... Read more

How To Build A DIY MIDI Controller – By Moldover

Dan White — Fri, 04 May 2012 20:39:18 +0000

There's no doubt that when listing off the most impressive DIY controller builds, Moldover and his MOJO controller are up there on the list. Earlier this week, Moldover not only announced that he was open sourcing the design of the controller and... Read more

Traktor’s 2.5 Remix Decks will have Limited Controller Function.. For Now (Updated)

Dan White — Wed, 02 May 2012 03:02:40 +0000

We have been following this story carefully over the past two weeks and now have the official word on the status of the Remix Decks in the upcoming release of Traktor 2.5. Three important features, including clip color, sample launching, and... Read more