DJzone DJ Magazine

The DJ industry has been buzzing about the new products introduced by American DJ and American Audio at the DJ Expo, InfoComm and NAMM shows, and now the company is taking the best of these products on the road.  DJ’s of all experience levels will have an opportunity to see ground-breaking products like the VMS4 Digital Work Station and H2O DMX PRO, when American DJ and American Audio launch their 2011 Summer Tour, with stops in several locations around the country.  Presented by American DJ National Sales Manager Alfred Gonzales and the 2010 US DMC Champion, DJ Etronic, this tour is a perfect opportunity for DJ’s who couldn’t make it to one of the big trade shows to get up close and personal with some of the most innovative, technically advanced DJ gear on the market today.

A question-and-answer session with industry experts and hands-on demonstrations will provide attendees with opportunities to learn about the exciting features on these new ADJ and American Audio products, and how they may apply to their own businesses.  Attendees will also be able to enter giveaways for chances to win great prizes and enjoy a free buffet, provided by American DJ.

Gonzales will discuss and demonstrate American DJ’s latest – and most exciting – DMX and LED lighting products that produce incredible, breathtaking effects, including:

• H2O DMX PRO – Project bright, vibrant rippling wave effects on any surface with or without the use of fog for a unique and serene visual dimension in a multitude of applications.
• Atmospheric RG LED – Psychedelic atmospheric effects can be created on walls, ceilings and dance floors with this unit’s unique web-like red and green laser patterns and the dark blue LED wash. 
• Hypnotic RGB – The red, green and blue lasers of the Hypnotic RGB’s web-type patters project an aurora-like effect on any surface for exciting laser light shows anywhere!  Lightweight and easy to use, the portable Hypnotic RGB is ideal for entertainers on the go.
• Duo Scan RG – Perfect for small clubs or mobile entertainers, the dual scanning red and green lasers of the Duo Scan RG have 20 built-in laser patters to create incredible laser shows on walls or ceilings, with or without fog! 
• Royal 3D and Royal Sky – These two units make it easy to create amazing green and violet blue laser effects on ceilings or walls.  The Royal 3D creates amazing aerial effects with 15 built-in programs.  The Royal Sky has 20 patterns and features a breathtaking “liquid sky” effect when projected over a crowd
• Vizi Spot LED PRO and Vizi Scan LED PRO – Both are high-performance, compact and lightweight fixtures with eight dichroic colors and seven gobos.  They also offer two effects in one – a hard edge spot beam and a frost wash. The Vizi Scan LED Pro is a DMX scanner and the Vizi Spot LED Pro is a rotating moving head. 

American Audio’s own DJ Etronic will present the latest in MIDI controllers and mixers in an entertaining and educational way geared towards DJ’s of all experience levels.  Products to be demonstrated include:

• VMS4 – A truly breakthrough product, the VMS4 is an amazingly versatile unit with four dual-purpose MIDI or analog channels that enable use with either a computer or USB for digital DJing or as a regular mixer without a computer.  The included Virtual DJ LE software makes it easy for even novice DJ’s to get started.
• VMS2 – Bundled with the always-popular Virtual DJ Software and featuring 2x MIDILOG™ channels, this MIDI controller offers more features, performance and value than any other product in its class.
• Versadeck - Start DJing right out of the box with this full-featured, 2-channel MIDI controller that has an incredible array of features, including five on-board effects, 4x4 audio interface, two USB slots, two microphone inputs, 3-band equalizer with push kills, four hot cue or loop buttons and XLR balanced outputs.
• Encore 1000 – An all-in-one dual CD/MP3 player and 2-channel audio mixer with XLR outputs, the Encore 1000 is an affordable and easy way for DJ’s to stay organized whole still sounding professional.  It includes everything needed to play and mix MP3’s, CD’s and CDR’s like a pro.
• Encore 2000 – With everything needed to play and mix MP3s, CDs and CD-R discs, including Virtual DJ LE software, a MIDI input and two line inputs for additional CD inputs, the Encore 2000 makes it easier for DJ’s to stay organized and sound professional.
• DV2 USB – A ground-breaking 2-channel preamp MIDI mixer, the DV2 USB lets DJ’s play and mix music from their favorite computer software while still allowing for hands-on control.  Designed by DJ’s for fellow DJ’s, the DV2 USB has a multitude of built in features so extra equipment is not needed.

“The excitement these innovative new products has been generating is incredible, and this tour gives DJ’s an excellent chance to see them in action, especially for those who couldn’t make it to one of the trade shows, like InfoComm or NAMM” said Scott Davies, General Manager of American DJ.  “American DJ is dedicated to meeting the needs of our customers, and this is another example of how we go all out to do just that, by making it easy for them to get their hands on the latest gear.”

There are currently nine stops on the tour, with more dates expected to be added soon:

San Jose/San Francisco, CA:  Thursday, June 23, 2011: 4-8PM

Club DJ
901 Commercial Street, Suite 110
San Jose, CA 95112
408-390-8824

Las Vegas, NV:  Wednesday, June 29, 2011: 4-8PM
Limelite DJ Supply
4601 W. Sahara Plaza, Suite H
Las Vegas, NV 89102
702-364-9933 

Chicago, IL:  Wednesday, July 6, 2011: 4-7PM
Midwest Pro Sound & Lighting
1613 W. Belmont Ave.
Chicago, IL 60657
702-364-9933 

Houston, TX:  Tuesday, July 12, 2011: 5-8PM
Mega DJ & Karaoke Center
14037 Westheimer Road
Houston, TX 77077
281-759-8887

McAllen, TX:  Thursday, July 14, 2011:  4-7PM
ENC Audio Solutions
316 S. Broadway Street
McAllen, TX 78501
956-992-8887

Los Angeles, CA:  Tuesday, July 26, 2011: 4-8PM
Astro Audio Video & Lighting
6615 San Fernando Road
Glendale, CA 91201
818-549-9915 

New Jersey:  Tuesday, August 2, 2011: 4-8PM
Musically Yours
283 Main Street
Hackensack, NJ 07601
201-843-1606 

New York:  Thursday, August 4, 2011: 4-8PM
Canal HI-FI
319 Canal Street
New York, NY 10013
212-925-6575

Portland, OR:  Thursday, August 25, 2011: 4-7PM
Platinum Records
104 SW 2nd
Portland, OR 97204
503-222-9166