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5 Free VSTs That Every DJ Needs
Happy New Year, Charmes blog readers! We wanted to start this year off right, by doing the thing that we love to do best- giving you the heads up on some awesome tools that could help you take your DJ and production world to the next level. We’ve seen tons of examples of great ways to use traditional DJ effects in Traktor and Serato, but what about DJ programs that support VST effects, like Deckadance, Virtual DJ, Torq, and for the more production ... Read More
Watch @araabmuzik 's DUBSTEP routine! this is inzane!!
In this performance video, 2011 DMC Online Champion Unkut introduces the next step in Traktor Scratch performance: Native Scratch Technology.
All scratch products by Native Instruments now contain Native Scratch technology - delivering tight, accurate performance via MK2 timecode for fully authentic vinyl feel.
Unkut employs advanced scratching and drumming techniques using Traktor Scratch Pro 2 with X1 and Maschine controllers, combining the best of turntablism and controllerism. He adds Traktor effects like Flanger and Gater, using the Gater similarly to the classic "transform" scratch.
More info about Native Scratch Technology and ... Read More
As if anyone actually needed any more proof that physical music formats are living on borrowed time, news comes today that following widescale abandonment of vinyl production, major labels plan to abandon the CD format by the end of 2012, or even sooner.
“The intention is to replace it with download/stream-only releases via iTunes and related music services. The only CD-formats that will be left over will be the limited edition ones,” reports music magazine Side-line.com.
Come in CD, your time is up: About time too if you ask me, Always hated ... Read More
IN DUTCH ONLY
Op woensdag 2 november koop je nóg goedkoper dan normaal bij de beste DJ shop van Nederland! De hele dag krijg je namelijk op ToneControl.nl maar liefst 8 procent korting op de toch al scherpste prijzen van Nederland. Hoe werkt het? Heel eenvoudig, voeg de producten die je wilt hebben toe aan je winkelwagen op www.tonecontrol.nl en voer tenslotte kortingscode W3851T3 in. Je ontvangt dan direct de extra 8% korting. Dus stond er voor de komende tijd een aanschaf van DJ of producergear in je agenda? Sla woensdag je slag!
How To: Create a Professional DJ Booth from IKEA Parts.
We taught you how to get your foot into the clubs and rock them but there’s still a good chance most DJs will spend the majority of their time in a home, bedroom or studio. It’s expected that most of you have invested a lot of your hard-earned cash in the latest and greatest DJ gear, so you probably dont have much left to spend on a fancy DJ booth. Fortunatly, we have you covered. Today I am going to walk you through a ... Read More
Vestax is back!
After a solid year of limited traction in the DJ world and a lack-luster response to the VCI-100Mk2, Vestax comes back with a solid offering that should have plenty of you drooling. Its sexy, well built, full of great features and certainly “pro” quality. Can they make it in time and at a price you are willing to pay? We shall see! Check out lots of photos and an exclusive walkthrough video after the break.
More photos and Release Info here:http://www.djtechtools.com/2011/09/30/vestax-vci-400-exclusive-video-and-photos/
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Hey Guys/Girls,
Just tested the NEW Pioneer DDj ERGO and i was pretty amazed by his skillz!!
Check out the video's and product info, Enjoy!
Special Shoutout to ToneControl and Pioneer benelux for making this happen!
New compact controller with form:
the Pioneer DDJ-ERGO-V for Virtual DJ
The DDJ-ERGO-V brings simplicity into both setup and performance, without compromising sound quality or features. Portable dimensions and sharp styling are complemented by a single bus powered cable connection to your laptop. ... Read More
As a child, you probably spent more time than it cares to recall thumbing its Game Boy and loitering in the local arcade. It's with a degree of sentimentality, then, that it approaches this week's collection of retro video game sounds.
Created using a bevy of hardware and software synths and effects, this is just the sample set you need if you want to create a chiptune opus or give your productions a hint of that 8-bit flavour.
What you need to know
The samples are split into three folders: Beats, ... Read More
DOWNLOAD HERE
This is a simple time synced delay.
VU meter: meter shows incoming signal
Bypass on/off: bypass the effect
Units: select units for delay either milliseconds or step
Step: when step units are selected choose between 1/8 triplet delay or 1/16 delay
Feedback: Amount of feedback in delay signal
Pan: Pan the delay signal left/right
Dry/Wet: Amount of dry/wet signal in output path
Midi Learn: The Feedback, Pan and Dry/Wet knobs have a midi learn function. Right Click on a knob and then move your midi controller to assign that knob to that controller.
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This is a simple ... Read More
Check out finger drumming phenomenon Jeremy Ellis as he performs an amazing live routine on MASCHINE MIKRO, the upcoming compact version of the acclaimed computer-based groove production system.
DMC World Champ DJ Shiftee shows what the upcoming Traktor Kontrol S4 DJ system is capable of, highlighting the powerful new Sample Decks and Loop Recorder in four spectacular mini-routines:
1. Live looping and editing, cue point juggling and jog wheel scratching on the Tetris melody, using dubstep Loopmaster loops.
2. Using one-shots like speech samples and horn-stabs in the S4 Sample Decks to build a set.
3. Triggering synced loops, grabbing them on-the-fly from Diplo's remix of "Flashing Lights" and using the Sample Decks as an additional deck in Traktor.
4. ... Read More
Check out this instant gratification mapping for traktor pro!
Watch this routine by DJ Craze! He's definetely a MONSTERRRR!!!!
*** Please note: Video contains lyrics that some people might consider explicit ***
When it comes to matching the latest technology with world-class turntablism skills to produce next-level routines, Miami's DJ Craze is the ultimate choice.
In this video, the 5x DMC World Champion showcases the power of the new Traktor Scratch generation by creating a live dubstep remix, controlled by his golden Technics turntables and two controllers.
Kontrol X1 ... Read More
