American DJ Releases Upgraded DJ Scan 250 HPJun 14, 2006 American DJ has revved up the performance of its wildly popular DJ Scan 250, while holding the brakes on price, with the unveiling of the newly upgraded DJ Scan 250 HP. This new “high performance” model scanner sells for the same low price as the original, yet includes improved features that produce an even more creative light show and offer greatly enhanced user conveniences.
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Promo Only Announces the Release of the Best of Hair BandsJun 13, 2006 Promo Only, Inc., the nation's largest subscriber-based music and music video service, today announced the release of Hot Video Classics Best of Hair Bands, the latest in its series of music video classics on DVD.
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Colorbank Led Wash SystemJun 13, 2006 COLORbank LED is the first LED-fitted striplighting fixture to join CHAUVET’s best-selling Color BankTM line of wash lights. Unlike its three-halogen predecessors, this wash light is fitted with a total of 304 long life diodes housed in four pods and offers full RGB mixing capability.
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DJ Times Expo ComethJun 13, 2006 Set for August 21-24 at the Atlantic City Convention Center, the 2006 DJ Expo will present a smashing schedule of uniquely informative seminars, an exhibit hall full of the latest DJ products, a slate of exciting evening events-and the biggest giveaway in the DJ industry!
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MTV Chooses ScreenPlayJun 10, 2006 ScreenPlay Inc., a Seattle-based provider of customized audiovisual environments for businesses, announced today it has completed the design and production of a motion media advertising campaign to promote MTV Networks’ latest film, "All You’ve Got."
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CHAUVET LEGEND BEGETS LEGENDJun 6, 2006 Incorporating feedback from customers, CHAUVET has re-tooled its flagship Legend Series to enhance dimmer/shutter functions, accelerate color and gobo changes, bring more flexibility to pan and tilt movements and add the manufacturer’s signature Gobo BounceTM effect in select moving yokes.
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Gemini Sound Products Changes Name To Gci Technologies, Acquires Global Rights To CortexJun 5, 2006 After 34 years of servicing the Professional Audio and DJ communities, Gemini Sound Products will be changing its company name to GCI Technologies. GCI Technologies will act as the corporate umbrella for the Gemini brand, iKEY Audio brand, and the newly-acquired Cortex digital music controller brand.
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Advanced Antari Z-1020 Fog Machine From ElationJun 1, 2006 Only Houdini himself could fit into more unusual positions than the
Antari Z-1020 fog machine from Elation Professional. Featuring an innovative heating system that uses advanced Mirror Pipe technology, the 1,000-watt fogger has a flat horizontal shape that allows it to be positioned in multiple ways – on the ground, mounted on a wall, or carried by its handle -- to fit applications where a traditional fog machine cannot be used.
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Fuzzy Does Allen & HeathMay 28, 2006 Australia's leading dance music event organizer, Fuzzy, has specified Allen & Heath Xone DJ mixing consoles for all its forthcoming events. Fuzzy's programme includes the biggest, highest profile events on the continent
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Digidesign Ships Intel-Based Mac-Compatible Pro Tools LE and Pro Tools M-Powered 7.1.1 SoftwareMay 28, 2006 Digidesign is pleased to ship Digidesign® Pro Tools LE 7.1.1 and Pro Tools M-Powered 7.1.1 software, offering compatibility with Apple’s new Intel-based iMac, MacBook Pro, and Mac Mini computers. These new versions of Pro Tools® software enable customers to combine the improved processing power of Intel-based Mac computers with the creative power of Pro Tools.
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Gemini Partners with Pepsi-ColaMay 27, 2006 Gemini Sound Products will partner with Pepsi-Cola on the soft-drink giant’s 2006 Pepsi DJ Division radio and in-store retail sweeps promotion, which goes through December 2006. Pepsi created the Pepsi DJ Division in 2005, celebrating local DJs who discover new music through radio, club and mixtape performances. The DJ Division consists of 6 DJs from across the country whom all play a major role in the music scene of their local market.
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XONE:V6 Essential For GABRIEL & DRESDEN MixMay 17, 2006 Chart-topping DJ/production/remix team, Gabriel & Dresden, were recently invited by BBC Radio 1 to record a two-hour Essential Mix DJ set. The duo selected an Allen & Heath Xone:V6 rotary mixer for the live recording, which was broadcast on Sunday 7th May.
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Arriba Expands Beyond Lighting CasesMay 13, 2006 Arriba Cases created a buzz in the market last year, when it introduced the first line of soft cases designed specifically for mobile lighting fixtures used by DJs, VJs and bands. Now Arriba is bringing the same lightweight convenience and affordability to mobile entertainers’ other transport needs with its new Lifestyle line of soft bags for gear beyond lighting.
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Martin Goes LEDMay 5, 2006 Martin Professional A/S has entered into a strategic agreement with Color Kinetics Incorporated whereby Martin will have access to Color Kinetics’ worldwide LED patent portfolio. The licensing agreement will allow Martin to expand its product portfolio with a range of multicolor LED-based lighting products developed to its own high quality and performance standards. It also allows the company to apply its years of market expertise and worldwide distribution reach to the market opportunity for LED lighting.
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Martin Magnum 1500 Flexible Fog GeneratorMay 5, 2006 The Magnum 1500 is a portable yet powerful fog generator for clubs, DJs and performers of all types. As a little brother to the long-time industry workhorse Magnum 2000, the Magnum 1500 features a robust 1200W (240V) heater that delivers impressive output for a portable machine.
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