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Turntable: Practice & Drills For The Beginner
January 7th, 2010David Guetta working on DJ Hero 2
January 7th, 2010
Looks like David Guetta , according to Play.tm, is working on the sequel to the somewhat successful (meaning failure), DJ Hero.
Read article at DJ moots work on DJ Hero 2 – News – play.tm.
A good USB turntable? Audio Technica’s new offering.
January 7th, 2010CNET has some gorgeous pictures of a “high-grade” USB turntable we have written about before.
USB turntables are the worst offenders. Built on the cheap, to last just long enough to rip your old LPs into iTunes, most of the world’s USB decks spend their lives stored in closets in garages once their owners see them for the bulky, eyesores they really are.
It doesn’t really solve the problem of having no use of them once you have ripped your library, but hey you can pay more.
Extremely video-gamey DJ controller for $92
December 22nd, 2009Ion Audio has released a new video gamey DJ controller for the incredible price point of $92 (at Amazon). Sporting an (almost) all plastic construction, it’s the real thing– being a fully capable MIDI controller that is compatible with Virtual DJ, Traktor, Mixxx, etc.
Given that the majority of DJ’s I see today make full use of their laptops, this is probably an awesome way to get started on mixing. Has everything you need to learn the essentials!
Zero Gravity shelf for your turntable: When is too much perfectionism… well too much?
December 22nd, 2009This kind of goes into the WTF category. Check this: A shelf for your turntable suspended on freakin’ magnets so that vibrations don’t filter through and mess up your perfect audio from your vinyls. At a low price of $500.
Honestly I haven’t seen a lot of old skool technics lately at the clubs in Hollywood, and given that the trend is towards live mashing up and using the latest equipment and laptops, I don’t see how this is practically relevant today. I mean, if the guy has $500 to spend, then he probably wouldn’t be bringing this expensive decide to the house party in the boonies with a plastic table that is also used for beer pong.
Let’s call it what it is– a bait/trap/lure for OCD audiophiles to show off.
“Zero Gravity” shelf cushions your turntable with magnetic forces.
Audio-Technica Releases yet another LP to USB turntabl
December 22nd, 2009Audio-Technica introduced yet another LP to Digital USB system today. It’s not exactly a new concept, with even Thinkgeek.com having offered one for years. Not sure who would need it these days, as all the songs that needed to be converted were converted a long time ago.
Audio-Technica Debuts Its AT-LP60-USB Lp-to-Digital USB Turntable System | Business Wire.
Breakdance Festival in UK
April 30th, 2007Normally taking place only at Sadlers Wells theatre in London, this year, Breakin’ Convention goes on the road, and will witness performances from some of the world’s greatest breakdancers, poppin’ lockin’, and headspinnin’ their way to glory. Commencing in May, the tour will feature the world famous Electric Boogaloos, live and direct all the way from Los Angeles. Also appearing will be Brazilian Frank Ejara, with his irreverent and fresh take on the form, and French freaks Franck II Louise who’ll be performing their distinctive hip hop cut ‘Drop It’. DJ support will come from DMC winners the En4cers, and all the events are hosted and curated by Jonzi D.
Awesome turntablism.
December 18th, 2006[tag]turntables, turntablism[/tag]
DJ TryXX Mix: Quantum Beatz
November 19th, 2006Quantum Beats is a fresh mix compilation of bangin Drum and Bass tracks. This compilation is not to be missed with tracks from the likes of : Simon Bassline, Clipz, Die, Roni Size and Dillinja, Craze, Sub Focus…. just to name a few. Dropping double impact bombs left and right as well as incorperating Hip Hop, R & B, plus hints of guitar. It is another great example of forward thinking done once again by Tryxx. Future mixes will be available soon so look out for the updates.. “Get in, sit down, and press play, because here comes the ride!”…. Enjoy …
True Mobile iPod DJing
November 10th, 2006
Allright. We all know Japanese people are crazy when it comes to electronics. But this one take the cake. I’m sure you’ve seen big ipod mixing stations where you take ipods and put them together with a mixer and use them in place of turntables. Sounds pretty good right? Now, check out these pictures.
The Turntable PC
November 10th, 2006
Allright, normally I don’t post stuff about computers on this blog, but I just had to post about this contraption someone pulled out of their bad-ass crazy mind. Basically they gutted a broken Technics 1200 MK II, and put an entire computer inside of it. Well I hope the Technic was broken….
Introducing Dj Tryxx. Free Downloadable DnB mix.
November 8th, 2006
Met the guy at Monster Massive, we hit it off and got to talking, anyhow, listened to some of his track selections and they are simply rocking. Continue reading to download his awesome mix. From his profile: “Since 2000 DJ TryXX has been a deciated and loyal slave to the beats of U.K. D & B, and Jungle. Coming straight out of Southern California, representing the hottest body rocking beats, rolling bass lines, and the underground tunes that everybody loves to hear, DJ TryXX began mixing D & B at the age of fifteen and soon found his ability to demonstrate his talent. In 2002 things picked up as Dj TryXX began playing underground shows in Southern California and parts of Mexico. His distinctive style of selective tracks combined with smooth transitions and double impact mixing has earned him a spot amongst Southern California’s respected DJ’s. Watch the fuck out. Its DJ TryXX in the mix!”
Download his mix entitled, “Night Type”, running at 21 tracks, and 59 minutes and 6 seconds of D & B mayhem.
His Myspace is located at: http://www.myspace.com/djtryxx
Mother Freakin’ lasers on records
October 31st, 2006[Via thedarkstuff.blogspot.com]
This awesome turntable actually uses freakin’ lasers to read your records. Think about the possiblities! You can make PERFECT duplicates of records with basically an infinite sampling rate without wearing out anything. The caveat? The $15000 (that’s right, 5 figures, baby) price tag only qualifies those with the original gold masters that they themselves produced. So basically, not for the readers of this blog. Go some place cooler. Jeesh.
A free electronica album: Music For The Paranoid Schizophrenic
October 31st, 2006[Via Free Albums Galore]
Described as “dark ambient industrial”, this album is perfect for the dark and spooky Halloween night. This blog also have tons of other free albums, so check it out!
Turntablists rejoice in USB gadget [Via CNET]
October 31st, 2006Some of you folks with large vinyl collections may be interested in this device, that claims to make it a cinch to convert LP’s into your digital format. The Ion USB Turntable (actually written about before, but the PR folks have given the media yet another reason to write about this again) makes it easier than others to do audio conversions as it’s a single device solution with a single USB port.
[tag]usb turnable, vinyl, lp, digital[/tag]
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