May 23, 2012
DJ Tools
Mar 28, 2011 Over a decade ago, Korg changed the DJ/music scene with its first-generation Kaoss Pad, a touchpad-based effect controller. Since then, the popular X-Y touchpad has appeared in many Korg products. Now, Korg is taking effects control one step further with the new Kaoss Pad Quad, which employs new effects, [ In New DJ Gear ]
Mar 28, 2011
Alfred Music Publishing announces the distribution of The Laptop DJ Handbook, a complete guide for the modern DJ, from Course Technology PTR, a part of Cengage Learning.
The Laptop DJ Handbook teaches the setups and techniques of DJs in today’s digital world. Author and in-demand DJ/producer Jason Emsley reveals how to harness all the hardware, software, and musical options found in modern DJ setups, including the various performance configurations used in three of the more popular audio software applications: Traktor Pro, Serato, and Ableton Live
[ In The MP3 DJ ]
Mar 28, 2011 Elation Professional, a leading manufacturer of intelligent LED lighting solutions for the touring, stage, architecture and entertainment industries, has developed a complete line of products for broadcast and video production applications. The line includes high resolution video walls, scenic lighting, set and key lighting and DMX control systems. [ In Hot Wire ]
Mar 27, 2011 The Eastern Pennsylvania Mobile Entertainers Network (EPMEN) announces it first ever annual Wedding Marketing an...d Entertainment Conference May 16th, 2011, Allentown, Pennsylvania. The event, sponsored by the National Association of Mobile Entertainers, will feature top name presenters from both the wedding marketing and entertainment industries and cover topics such as effective website design, social media marketing, performance skills, and improved sales techniques. There will also be a separate demonstration room and exhibit hall featuring a wide variety of vendors. [ In Hot Wire ]
Mar 18, 2011 CHAUVET®, a leading manufacturer of professional lighting, announced today 15 CHAUVET® fixtures proudly took the stage during the 26th annual International Dance Music Awards, held Thursday, March 10, 2011 at Dolce in Miami Beach, Fla. [ In Hot Wire ]
Mar 15, 2011 The American DJ Group, a leading supplier of lighting, audio and trussing products, has reached a settlement with Wal-Mart Stores and DBL Distributing, a division of Ingram Micro, in a trademark infringement lawsuit regarding its internationally recognized and famous American Audio® brand. [ In Hot Wire ]
Mar 10, 2011 Gemini, a division of GCI Technologies and a leading innovator of modern DJ technology, is excited to unveil the FirstMix USB DJ Controller for aspiring DJs. This easy to use, yet feature rich controller with two touch sensitive jog wheels that allow anyone to scratch like a pro. [ In The MP3 DJ ]
Mar 9, 2011 In a country obsessed with its weather, the British were secretly delighted by the Big Freeze in December, which provided an excuse to talk endlessly about snow and ice and sub-Arctic temperatures. Down at Wakehurst Place, the country estate of Kew’s Royal Botanic Gardens, it was touch-and-go for Show Hire’s Nick Chubb and his EV ZX3 system – would both of them survive an outdoor concert in -7°C? [ In Hot Wire ]
Mar 8, 2011 You’ve heard the DJ industry buzz about it, seen it at the DJ Expo, Mobile Beat and NAMM shows. . . now you can experience the full-blown power of American Audio’s ground-breaking VMS4 Digital Work Station in the hands of a world-competition-winning master. [ In Hot Wire ]
Mar 8, 2011 The iCrates app gives instant access to the biggest music databases and marketplaces such as Discogs, eBay, Amazon and iTunes. Users find detailed information on releases, artists and labels while searching for music in record stores or on flea markets. The built-in barcode scanner allows even faster access to search results. [ In Hot Wire ]
Mar 2, 2011 V-MODA, a global leader in quality products that fuse style and music, is thrilled to unveil Crossfade Customs, a revolutionary personalization option for its award-winning over-ear headphone, the Crossfade LP. In honor of its five year anniversary of launching fashion metal headphones in color, the company will offer this service, previously only available to select celebrities, to everybody. [ In New DJ Gear ]
Feb 28, 2011 American DJ has unleashed one of its most powerful and exciting DJ/club LED effects to date. The new DJ Spot LED is a compact intelligent moving head, powered by a massive 25-watt Surface Mount Diode (SMD) LED source that blasts out gobos and colors around the room with such amazing ultra-brightness it has to be seen to be believed. [ In New DJ Lighting ]
Feb 28, 2011 American DJ’s new Flat Par TRI7 keeps a low profile, but that won’t stop this compact Tricolor LED par can from quickly becoming the talk of mobile entertainers, theatrical designers, clubs and other stage lighting users. Although slim in shape like its name suggests, the Flat Par TRI7 is brighter than many bigger par cans, armed with 7 amazingly brilliant 3-watt TRI (red, green and blue) LEDs. [ In New DJ Lighting ]
Feb 28, 2011 CHAUVET®, a leading manufacturer of LED lighting, announced 40 MiN™ Wash RGBW palm-sized moving heads were installed in a new ultra lounge in Baltimore called The Get Down. The lights were specified by lighting and production designer Scott Chmielewski, president of Digital Media Designs and co-owner of the lounge with partner, Bryan Burkert. [ In New DJ Lighting ]
American DJ’s “Stranded On A Desert Island” contest
Feb 16, 2011 During the season when everyone is trying to escape the late winter chill, American DJ is encouraging customers to share their Desert Island fantasies for a chance to win great gear like an American DJ Jellydome, UC3 Controller, Micro Gobo lasers and more. It’s all part of American DJ’s “Stranded On A Desert Island” contest. [ In Hot Wire ]
Feb 16, 2011 During the season when everyone is trying to escape the late winter chill, American DJ is encouraging customers to share their Desert Island fantasies for a chance to win great gear like an American DJ Jellydome, UC3 Controller, Micro Gobo lasers and more. It’s all part of American DJ’s “Stranded On A Desert Island” contest. [ In Hot Wire ]
