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Pioneer DDJ-ERGO-V DJ controller makes your mix flashy

, Sep 29th 2011 Discuss [24]

Pioneer continues to polish its virtual DJ controller line-up, with the latest DDJ-ERGO-V model packing so many LEDs you could probably outshine a half dozen glitterballs. Hooking up to your PC or Mac via a single USB connection, the DDJ-ERGO-V offers a pair of 115mm controllers, an integrated audio interface, the ability to control up to four decks from one unit, and various blinking light patterns to show you how well you're doing on your mixing, beat matching and more. Read The Full Story

Traktor Kontrol S2 DJ system breaks cover

, Aug 26th 2011 Discuss [0]

We have talked about a lot of DJ gear around here over the months. One of the last DJ systems we talked about was the Pioneer DDJ controllers for the Traktor software. I didn’t realize that Traktor also made its own DJ gear. Traktor has unveiled the new Kontrol S2 DJ controller that has a 2+1 setup with sample decks and mixing controls along with effect features. Read The Full Story

Gemini FirstMix USB DJ controller now available

, Jun 1st 2011 Discuss [0]

Back in March, word of the Gemini FirstMix USB DJ controller surfaced. This is an affordable DJ controller for the new DJ looking to get started in the home. At the time the device surfaced, the price was pegged at a bit under $80. The FirstMix controller is now official available and the only downside is that the price didn’t hit what we expected. The controller is selling for $99.99. Read The Full Story

MOPHO DJ uses iPhone for digital scratching [Video]

, May 13th 2011 Discuss [0]

The humble accelerometer shows its worth again, with Stanford University computer music student Nicholas J. Bryan turning an iPhone into a DJ tool that allows analog turntables to control digital music. MOPHO DJ uses the iPhone's accelerometer to track its position on the turntable, picking up a DJ's scratches and transmitting that wirelessly to a nearby computer which processes MP3s in real-time. Read The Full Story

Pioneer DJM-900nexus recalled over headphone flaw; availability now April

, Mar 23rd 2011 Discuss [1]

Bad news if you've been holding out for a new Pioneer DJM-900nexus mixer; the company has announced it is delaying availability - and recalling all units currently in the wild - after spotting a problem with the headphone system. According to Pioneer, "connecting certain headphones from other manufacturers with the volume set high can trigger a protective circuit to unnecessarily power down the unit." Read The Full Story

Gemini FirstMix makes digital DJing affordable

, Mar 10th 2011 Discuss [0]

DJ controllers intended for use with a notebook and your MP3 library aren't rare, but they're generally not cheap either. Happily Gemini has spotted the obvious gap in the market, and outed the Gemini FirstMix, a USB DJ controller with a sub-$80 MRSP. Read The Full Story

Pioneer outs pair of new DDJ controllers for Traktor and Serato DJ software

, Jan 11th 2011 Discuss [0]

Pioneer is big in the DJ gear market and has unveiled a pair of new DJ controllers that are aimed at the professional that uses Traktor or Serato software to spin their tunes. Both of the new controllers are for digital file users. The DDJ-T1 comes bundled with the Traktor software and has all the popular features of Traktor with no need for software updates. Read The Full Story

Hercules DJ Console 4-Mx for Pro DJs launches

, Oct 1st 2010 Discuss [2]

Hercules has unveiled a new DJ console for professional DJs that have some cool features. The new console is called the DJ Console 4-Mx and it will ship on November 22 for $449.99. The console has many features for the money with a pair of large jog wheels and a lot more. Read The Full Story

Hercules unveils DJ Console Mk4

, Mar 25th 2010 Discuss [0]

Typically when we talk about new DJ controllers we are looking at some expensive gear from Pioneer like the CDJ-350 and DJM-350 that launched earlier this week. If you like the idea of being a DJ or learning to use DJ hardware, but want to do it on the cheap Hercules has a new DJ controller for you. Read The Full Story

Otus RAW — World’s most configurable DJ controller

, Jan 13th 2010 Discuss [0]

I am no musician and I have zero talent when it comes to making music. I can hardly make ringtones with iTunes and the extent of my musical ability is to turn on the radio. It's cool when people have the kind of talent needed to make cool music using multiple sources like a DJ can. Read The Full Story
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