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DMC Champion DJ Rafik Performs on Traktor Scratch Pro

DJ Craze performs on the new Traktor Scratch Pro 2

Native Instruments Maschine Mikro Groove Production Studio

THe Native Instruments Maschine Mikro is the perfect entry into the world of Maschine, giving you tactile, hands on control for beat production, sampling and performance. This latest addition to the family has the same responsive pads, the same powerful software and the same 6 GB+ sample library as its big brother in a smaller, more portable format. The Native Instruments Maschine Mikro is the perfect addition to any production setup, on stage or in the studio.

Professional Production and Performance

Maschine Mikro is a professional music production tool, combining the flexibility of software with immediacy of hardware. Create rhythms, bass lines, chords and melodies, and build tracks on the fly with the intuitive, clip based sequencer. Maschine Mikro also gives you a high performance sampler, an arsenal of professional effects and full support for VST(r) and Audio Units plug ins. What's more, you can also run Maschine Mikro as a plug in in your DAW.

The Inspiring Maschine Library

More than 6 GB of fascinating samples, patterns, and effects for all styles, with drums and basses plus dynamic synth and instrument sounds many created by renowned artists and producers and a range of dynamic studio quality effects. Select sounds using Maschine Mikros super simple browser and start playing immediately. And if you need even more, get an extra boost for your library with Maschine Expansions.

 

Plug in to Maschine

Maschine Mikro gives you direct access to your favorite Native Instruments or 3rd party VST or Audio UnitsTM plug ins, to further expand your instrument and effect arsenal. Start your collection with the free download of Komplete Elements, with over 1,000 stunning sounds all seamlessly integrated and fully browsable in Maschine Mikro and discover even more with your included $30/25 e voucher redeemable in the NI online shop.

 

 

Features:

- All the power and flexibility of Maschine, with the same fully integrated software
- Ultra portable and road tested build quality, with the same high quality pads as Maschine
- Includes the full 6 GB+ Maschine sound library with over 18,000 samples, 7,000 one shots, 400 sliced loops, 300 drum kits with over 1,400 patterns, 388 sampled instruments, 170 FX/multi FX presets, and 60 demo projects
- Comes with free download of Komplete Elements and an e voucher worth $30 /25 for additional Komplete Instruments and Effects or Maschine Expansions at the NI Online Shop
- Offers VST and AU plug in hosting plus seamless Komplete 8 integration browse Komplete Instruments and Effects directly in the Maschine Mikro browser
- Clever hardware shortcuts provide quick access to key functions and essential software controls
- High contrast display and backlit pads for clear visual feedback in the studio or onstage
- Classic groovebox features: 16 velocity levels, swing (sounds, groups, global), pad link, note repeat, MPC 60/SP 1200 sampling emulation
- More than 20 high quality effects with flexible routing possibilities
- Full studio integration: Import iMaschine projects, REX files and MPC programs and export MIDI or audio via drag and drop, use Maschine inside a DAW as a VST, AU or RTAS plug in

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KRK Systems Rokit RP10-3

 

Home studio owners are spoilt for choice. KRK is just one of the many manufacturers that have flooded the market with accurate, revealing near-fields at attractive prices.
Strangely, affordable options are much more limited in the three-way monitor market. KRK's new Rokit RP10-3s aim to address this discrepancy, bringing three-way monitoring down to an affordable new price point.

"The RP10s are highly capable monitors that compete favourably with products twice their price."

The RP10s bear significant similarities to the rest of KRK's Rokit range, featuring front-firing ports, a vinyl-coated MDF enclosure, glass/aramid low-frequency driver and a one-inch soft dome tweeter. The major difference is the presence of a third driver; where the rest of the Rokit range are two-way designs, the RP10s are a three-way design with a 10-inch woofer and 4-inch mid-range driver.
For our test I borrowed a pair of RP8 G2s in order to make a direct comparison. The difference in physical stature between the two monitors is obvious, and on setting them up together and trying them side-by-side it's clear that the sonic difference is equally dramatic.

The RP10 is significantly better in every respect: the bottom end's tighter and deeper, there's no honkiness from the port at any listening level, the mid-range is more detailed and transparent, and the top end is smoother and more revealing. The RP10s don't sound hi-fi in the hyped, flattering sense, but there's an enjoyably involving character to the sound that's missing from the smaller models.

Fat bottoms

The RP10s' low-end frequency response is seriously deep, with a bump at around 40Hz followed by a gentle roll-off down to the -3dB point at 31Hz. Needless to say, you won't need a subwoofer with these.
Strangely, KRK has chosen not to offer acoustic space settings to tame the bottom end. Instead, you'll have to make do with adjusting the LF level switches, but the maximum of 2dB low frequency attenuation might not be enough to compensate for placement near a wall or other equipment.
Soffit mounting is also out of the question, but horizontal placement is made possible thanks to a rotating sub-baffle which houses the tweeter and mid.
Given that most of the competition costs at least twice as much as the RP10s, it's inevitable that there must be compromises in the design. Like the smaller monitors in the Rokit range, the frequency response of the RP10s isn't the flattest we've ever heard.
Likewise, they certainly aren't the most powerful three-way design you'll find, with a 30W class A-B amplifier for the highs, 30W for the mids and 80W for the bass. Even so, they're relatively efficient and there's plenty of clean power before the amps break up.

Denon DN-SC3900

 

Denon DJ is proud to introduce the SC3900: Digital Turntable and Media Controller with 9-inch Active Platter. Utilizing a completely redesigned High-Torque Direct Drive Motor that exactly mirrors the feel of vinyl, the SC3900 brings home that familiar feel but with the choice of CD, USB, Software, or even a networked Media server as your source of tracks.

DJing has progressed to a new era with the evolution of digital media. In a world that was once first dominated by vinyl, then CDs, and now the emerging USB and streaming devices, it's time to revolutionize the DJ booth, because right now as a DJ you make a choice between DJing with a turntable, a turntable and software, or a CDJ/Controller. No one device has ever managed to give you the flexibility to choose depending on your performance, style or your audience.That is, until now.

"The 9-inch platter makes scratch moves more nimble by being that little bit smaller, but maintains the perfect amount of space to grip it, scratching & mixing tracks feels no different than using vinyl" --DJ Switch, SC3900 endorsee and 3x World DMC Champion.

Years of development with top international DJs has allowed Denon DJ to perfect the platter of the SC3900 for use with digital media without losing that feel of vinyl (the surface of the platter is actually a 9" vinyl disc!) – all allowing Scratch DJ champions like DJ Switch to push their performances even further than possible with a vinyl ‘record'.

"Doing DMC-style hard-core scratch sets are made so much easier without worrying about needles & skipping records" --DJ Switch

Playback and scratch tracks from a myriad of sources including USB ‘sticks' or USB Hard Disk Drives via the top mounted USB port. This allows the move from venue to venue with just a single USB device and not a laptop or CD collection, although the SC3900 can also playback CDs via the front loading CD slot, giving you true flexibility of your media choices.

The SC3900 also comes complete with the brand new ‘Engine' music management software that has been designed with players such as the SC3900 in mind, allowing the ultimate in DJ set preparation, playback and control.
Prepare the perfect set in the studio or on a computer at home, then export it to a USB stick or Hard Disk Drive and have everything needed for your DJ performance in a device small enough to fit in your pocket. Then, when it's time to perform simply plug in and play, and even share the USB drive's files with up to three other compatible players over a network.

Once your networked players are sharing the music from one USB device, it's easy to manage, cue, and play to any player via an iPad with the new Engine iPad app (requires downloading from the App Store). Engine for iPad seamlessly controls your set wirelessly through a network – all via its large full-colour touchscreen. And there is no need to worry about computer or connection problems; should the iPad become disconnected, your music is still securely connected to the player via USB, leaving playback, and your audience's attention, uninterrupted.

Additionally, playback of files on your PC or MAC is possible with the included ‘Engine' music management software which doesn't even require a high specification computer to work quickly and efficiently. With file searching speeds that leaves most other software standing still, Engine's power is achieved by leaving the intensive audio processing at the player so the software is free to run before, or during your performance, utilizing the full capabilities of your computer.
Prepare music on a USB device, playback music through Engine PC or Mac software, and control via networked players or even through a network connected iPad.
Hybrid MIDI mode has been a flexible feature and a great benefit to previous Denon DJ devices and it's no different with the SC3900. Complete with the ability to be MIDI mapped to work with a wide variety of applications, the SC3900 can control DJ software utilizing DVS, without using time code CDs, making the SC3900 the most complete and flexible player Denon DJ has ever produced.

For performers who can't or don't want to choose between software, vinyl, CD, and digital media as well as those who want the ability to use one controller that doesn't rely on a high-spec computer to perform, the Denon DJ SC3900 is the player that you have been waiting for.

AINT I REMIX

Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Professional Studio Headphones

Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Professional Studio Headphones

This great set of headphones are designed for monitoring and mixing and are made to collapse for easier storage as well. The ear pieces will turn up to 180 degrees for one ear monitoring. The cups are padded for comfort and will help seal in all the sound so you can do a better job. The headband is adjustable and padded for a more custom fit.

These headphones get really good reviews from users all over, though there are a very, very few that say they are not comfortable and can lead to headaches. It all boils down to the shape of your head paired with the right design of headphones. And again, some reviews have explained that these headphones are a bit heavy. If you have a particularly small head and ears, they might be a bit too heavy and large for you.

The features that I personally love about these headphones are the great bass, the noise isolation technology and the way the headphones comfortably sit against the chest when not in use, instead of doing the chin bump thing. I recommend you use these with an equalizer to bring out the full potential in sound.

Electro house dirty dutch mix 2012

tracklist:
Alvaro & Artistic Raw - Ready For This (Original Mix)
Blah One - Freeks On E (Original Mix)
Far East Movement - Like A G6 (Artistic Raw Bootleg)
Festus! - Exposer (Original Mix)
HighBeatz - Ass Shaking Bass
Pitbull ft_ Marc Anthony - Rain Over Me (Blah One Bootleg)
Swedish House Mafia - Save The World (Knife Party Remix)

Numark Mixdeck Quad Announced

The Mixdeck Quad is supplied with 2-deck Traktor LE software in Europe and 4-deck VirtualDJ software in North and South America. As well as digital files from computer, the Mixdeck Quad can play tracks from CD, MP3 CD, flash drives and also from iPad, via apps such as Djay from Algoriddim. A built-in USB / MIDI audio interface provides software control and audio streaming.
Mixdeck Quad comes with a set of beat-sync and pitch controls to aid with beat matching and harmonic mixing. On loading a track, the unit automatically analyses the BPM and displays this on screen. There is also a facility for manual Tap BPM entry. Pitch control ranges are ±6%, 12%, 25% and 100%. A key lock function holds the key of a track while the BPM is varied.
The mixer section is a fully functioning 4-channel mixer, with each channel having gain control and 3-band EQ / rotary kills (+ 12 dB / -∞). The channels can be connected to incoming audio from the onboard players, computer or external sources such as turntables, CD decks or MP3 players. The mixer cross fader is replaceable and features curve adjust and reverse. A cueing section has dual 1/8 and 1/4-inch headphone outputs, dedicated cue gain and a mini cross fader.
The deck sections of the Mixdeck Quad have all the usual features that we would expect to find on a CD / media player, including large touch-sensitive illuminated jog wheels and fast slot-loading CD drives. The jog wheels also feature adjustable start and stop times for a vinyl-like feel. A fader start function allows a cued-up track to start playing when the cross fader is moved; this function also works with compatible external CD players.
Each deck section has a large backlit display for BPM, CD / MP3 tags and folder navigation.
The Mixdeck Quad features a selection of beat-synced DSP effects: wet / dry fader, chop, echo, filter, pan and phaser. Further creative possibilities come from seamless looping controls, a sampler and hot cues. The Numark Bleep / Reverse function allows the DJ to keep time moving forward whilst cutting or reversing a track.
Inputs include two mic (XLR and 1/4-inch with gain and 2-band EQ), four Aux (RCA stereo pairs), iPad connector and USB. Outputs are Main (balanced XLR and RCA), Booth (RCA), Record (RCA), decks 1 and 2 (RCA) and cue (1/8 and 1/4-inch). The direct stereo output from each deck allows the use of timecode control interfaces such as Serato Scratch Live, or external effects units.

♫ Mini Set Hits Winter 2012 Mixed by Dj Nati Naaman - Vol .6 ♫

Alex Mica Ft Fatman Scoop - Dalinda (Eden ES Shalev Remix)

Vivo feat. Orel - My Love StereoHolix Remix

Sean Paul - She Doesn't Mind (Remix DJ Wendell )

Romano-n-Sapienza-Ft-Rodriguez-Tacatà-Tacata]

Rihanna - You Da One (Elkana pAz Remix)

Andreea Banica - Electrified (Sagi Abitbul Official Remix)

Shake feat. YoZi - Shake Your Booty (Extended Mix)

Les Jumo & Mohombi - Sexy (DJ KUBA & NE!TAN Official Extended Mix)

Britney Vs. Maison & Dragen - Criminal De Janeiro (Elkana pAz Mash-Up)

Adele - Set Fire to the Rain (The Perez Brothers Remix)

Chris Brown Feat. Rihanna - Turn Up The Music (Miami Life Remix)

Ace Ventura - Rebirth ; psychedelic trance goa

Intro 01:53 (0:00)
Serenity Now 07:41 (1:53)
Psychic Experience 09:15 (9:34)
Sao Paulo 08:25 (18:49)
Stimulator 08:06 (27:14)
Presence 09:32 (35:20)
M.A.R.S. 08:54 (44:52)
The Light 10:01 (53:46)
Exposed 09:57 (63:47)

NDX 900

 
USB-MIDI DJ Controller with CD/MP3/USB player / Built-in USB computer audio interface / Includes Traktor 2 LE DJ Software
The NDX900 Controller is capable of mixing Music from virtually any Digital source including a computer, CDs, MP3 CDs, or even USB Flash drives. NDX900 Controller has a layout that is familiar to DJs everywhere with a large, seven-inch touch-sensitive illuminated platter, smooth, front-loading CD drive, top-facing USB port, powerful remixing, effects control, scratching, looping, and sampling capabilities, all in a chassis that has a solid feel and Professional look. NDX900’s Beat-synced DSP effects include chop, echo, filter, flanger, pan, and phaser with full control of the effects blend.

Features:

USB-MIDI DJ Controller with CD/MP3/USB player

Control Software and play from CDs, MP3 CDs, or USB flash drives

Built-in USB computer Audio interface

Includes Traktor 2 LE DJ Software

Premapped for use with Virtual DJ, Traktor, and compatible with virtually all MIDI compatible DJ          software. 

Beat-synced DSP effects with wet-dry fader: chop, echo, filter, flanger, pan, phaser

Smooth, fast, reliable, slot-loading drive

Large, seven-inch, touch-sensitive illuminated platter with auto-calibration

Control MIDI software with no timecode needed via USB

Automatic BPM analyzer and Tap tempo for manual BPM entry

Adjust Pitch ±6, 12, 25, and 100%, or bend with pitch buttons

Key Lock holds pitch while you independently manipulate BPM

Seamless looping, sampling, and easily accessible hot cues

Large, Backlit display for BPM, CD/MP3 text tags, and folder navigation 

Numark V7

 

Moving forward in the digital world of DJing could not be possible without companies like Numark who consistently strive to push the envelope. Without a doubt, the Numark V7 is going to be a hit with DJs all over the world…

What is it?

The Numark V7 is a high-speed MIDI controller used in conjunction with Serato Itch. It has a motorized platter with a real vinyl record for the look and feel of a traditional turntable; it has its own built-in sound card, with 2 pairs of RCA outputs that will allow 1 V7 to control both decks. When using two V7s together, this feature is a perfect set-up for seamless transitions. There are loop controls for 'on the fly' loop adjustments, time control, and a touch strip that gives you instant access to any part of the song- like dropping the needle at any point on the record. Layout - First Look and Feel
The look is stylish yet practical. The 7" platter and the strip search are the first things you will notice when seeing the V7 in action; it is the closest feeling to working with real vinyl any DJ could ask for. All of the buttons are very sturdy and comfortable to the touch; this controller will give any single deck controllers on the market a good run for their money.

Testing - Getting Started

Numark V7 Motorized Turntable Software Controller - Back View

One of the best attributes of the V7 is the ease of the set-up. I was blown away by how quickly I was up and running after taking it out of the box; I was mixing within 15 minutes of the UPS delivery guy leaving my house. After installing the software there was nothing to map; every button worked perfectly. All I had to do to get started was hook up the audio cables to my mixer, and plug in the USB cable. Great Hardware Paired With Great Software
The Numark V7 is paired with Serato Itch to provide an amazing interface between DJs and their music. Serato Itch is a user-friendly version of Serato Scratch Live that will fully interact with every aspect of the V7 controller. Serato's Itch program works flawlessly with the controller and is both intuitive and user-friendly… In addition to the bells and whistles of some of the best DJ CD players on the market, there are controls for navigating files and folders; you won't even have to touch the keyboard on your laptop.
Numark takes it to another level with the addition of whats called "Strip Search." This is a long strip at the top of the platter that allows you to cue ahead anywhere in the entire song, instantly. Lets say you don't need a long intro- you can forward into the song instantly and set up your cue point. The autoloop control is cool as well; this allows you to set in advance how many beats you want to loop. For those who would rather do it themselves, you can simply touch a button and you're in manual mode as well. And for DJs who prefer two controllers, the deck select button allows you to link another V7.

Critiques

My major critique would be the fact that the V7 has very little support when using Cue (Numark's own brand of software). For several weeks I tried getting Cue to map the V7 using mappers and updates; unfortunately, it never happened for me. I'm told by Numark that "The V7 is basically 1/2 of an NS7; and to pair the two together, you will need to use the included ethernet cable." The cable is a bit short should you be using a 19" club mixer, but any standard RJ universal ethernet cable will do; they are inexpensive, and available in many lengths. I've found that the ethernet cable feature is nice because it allows for the sound card to stay on 1 deck; this allows me to change decks and DJs in the middle of a set without having to mess with audio cables. Conclusion
Numark's second release of a program-specific MIDI controller has only minor flaws if you plan to use it specifically for DJing. The controller is easy to use, and the audio quality from its own built-in sound card is superb. The V7 would look great in any DJ booth, and it would be my choice as the perfect controller except for the fact that I also use video in my sets. Now, if Numark could make a controller like the V7 for its own software, I would be all over it.

Bullet points:

Numark V7 Motorized Turntable Software Controller - Angle View

What is it: A high-speed MIDI controller specifically designed for use with Serato Itch Software
Who is it for: DJs with laptop capability
How long does it take to set up: 10-15 minutes
What is required for its use: a PC or MAC
Difficulty level: Almost nonexistent for any type of DJ, unfortunately, if you're a VJ using "Cue," you're out of luck; support for Cue is nonexistent.

Numark iDJPro

 
NAMM 2012: Numark's first iOS DJing controller, the iDJ Live, was fun but a little basic. However, the company's new iDJ Pro looks like it might be a more serious proposition.
Designed with a slot for your iPad in the centre, iDJ Live integrates seamlessly with Aloriddim's djay app and enables you to combine 'real' and touchscreen control. It also works with other Core MIDI-enabled apps.
Find out more below or on the Numark website.

Numark iDJ Pro product information

Party with the power of your iPad.
Deck out your iPad for some serious mixing. iDJ Pro from Numark is a professional DJ controller that expands your iPad's touch interface, seamlessly integrating with Algoriddim's djay for iPad app to form a completely new DJ experience. iDJ Pro features a sleek, brushed aluminum casing and is equipped with all the professional controls you expect, plus some design features and capabilities that will inspire brand-new surges of creativity.

The seamless mix
Combining the industry-leading design of Numark DJ controllers with the power of your iPad and Algoriddim's djay app, iDJ Pro puts a 30-pin dock for iPad at the center of its traditional dual-platter setup, giving you access to your iPad's touchscreen alongside an expanded layout of physical controls: touch-sensitive platters, large die-cast aluminum volume knobs, a dedicated music-library scroll knob, plus hot cues, looping, pitch and effect controls. Once your iPad is docked, a latching door provides total, seamless integration, giving you an intuitive, flexible and powerful DJ system.

DJ with Airplay
Thanks to your iPad's wireless capability, you'll have access to virtually any song instantly. iDJ Pro empowers you with access to the cloud, allowing you to download tracks and have them pumping in seconds. iDJ Pro is fully integrated with Algoriddim's popular djay for iPad app and can work with other Core MIDI-enabled apps. It's also AirPlay compatible, giving you the flexibility to blast your set wirelessly through AirPlay speakers. iDJ Pro comes ready to party with professional microphone and external device inputs as well as balanced XLR master outputs.
Get your iPad in the mix with iDJ Pro from Numark.

Rane TTM 57SL Review

 
The Rane TTM 57SL is a must have for any DJ/turntablist that is serious about what they do. I had a chance to get this piece of gear setup in my DJ rig, and I had a great experience with it. It was very simple to setup, the Serato Scratch Live software recognized my iTunes library right away, and I was able to get to rocking beats right away. The magnetic faders on the mixer were smooth as butter, and they made mixing very pleasurable.
 
Features

Play a combination of digital and analog sources.
Play up to two digital files controlled by vinyl or CD while recording your mix.
Or, digitize two vinyl records or analog sources simultaneously.
Cue analog and digital sources.
Operate standalone as a no-compromise performance mixer.
All analog inputs are phono or line capable
Input Gain and Left/Right Pan controls
3-band, full cut Tone controls with Kill switches
Magnetic faders for Channel Faders and Crossfader. No travel noise - No bleed.
Independent Contour and Reverse controls
Mic Input with Engage switch, Level control and 2-band Tone control
3 Outputs : Main (XLR), Booth 1/4' Jack TRS, Auxiliary (RCA)
Assign Program 1, Program 2 or Both to external FlexFx loop
Internal LFO Filter and Echo Effects with six possible insert points
Pre- or Post-channel faders for Program 1 and Program 2
Headphone Cue Monitor includes Cue Pan, Main Mix select and Level
8 Channels of Streaming Audio
USB firmware updates

The best thing about this unit is the amount of controls on the mixer that can be assigned to the software parameters in Scratch Live. These can be assigned with a simple right-click, and each button has a long list of parameters that it can be assigned to. This keeps a DJ's performance focused on the turntables and the mixer. That is HUGE, because no one wants to see a DJ "checking his email" in the middle of his performance.

The TTM 57SL is a high-quality DJ mixer with an audio interface, and a stable playback software all in one system. As a DJ that plays vinyl, moving to a computer based playback system was a scary thing, but I have confidence using this product out live. It just work

Numark N4

 
The Numark N4 is a digital DJ software controller. It comes with a version of Virtual DJ and a cut down copy of Serato called DJ Intro, which is designed for DJs taking their first steps on the journey into the digital world and thus don’t yet have the need for expensive audio interfaces. This machine offers control over the browsing, mixing and looping of your music, with access to the software’s effects parameters. But it doesn’t stop there; the N4 allows you to plug in your traditional analogue vinyl turntables or CD players and use it as a simple DJ mixer, without having to plug it into your computer, or even integrate your analogue set up with two decks of your digital set up via a USB cable. You can also use your analogue set up with time code and use the N4 as a mixer and audio interface. There are two separate inputs for microphones, with a quarter inch jack with adjustable treble and bass and independent gain control. With an easy, well spaced layout, the N4’s 571.5mm x 304.8mm x 61mm size and 3.2 kg weight makes it an easy solution for the entry level or intermediate DJ. The N4 is class compliant, which means two things; first, there are no added drivers to install, and, second, when you plug in the power and hook it up to your computer you’re ready to start immediately.

When the N4 is unpacked, you’re presented with an organised control surface with two handy jog wheels and a battery of faders, knobs and buttons designed to be intuitive and easy to use. At the top and in the centre is a large push encoder which serves as the main browsing control, with four buttons below that allow you to load your chosen sounds onto any or all of the four decks. To the left is the headphone control, which lets you change the volume in your cans as well as the amount of cue or master. To the right are two volume knobs that control the booth level and the master level separately. Flanking these basic controls are the tools which help you get to grips with the effects parameters in your software, namely four step encoders and eight buttons, which give you instant control over looping capabilities and effect manipulation on the fly. As you would expect, this configuration is mirrored on each side of the unit (as it would be for almost any traditional DJ mix console), which adds to the intuitive feel. In the middle are four faders, which control the level of the four decks or channels with bass, mid and treble EQ and gain control on each, with a cross fader lying underneath. You can configure the cross fader using the buttons either side, which also double up as the video fade controls for VJs who want to use Virtual DJ. The transport controls are two large play and cue buttons located under each of the jog wheels. You’ll find the pitch faders, along with various buttons that help change the pitch range, key lock, pitch bend, sync and tap tempo settings, at each end of the controller. The N4 also allows you to change how you interact with the jog wheel by giving you the choice of scratch or seek mode.

The N4 interfaces with either Serato or Virtual DJ with absolutely no glitches or lags. There is a pleasing amount of resistance on all of the knobs and the buttons all have a “click” feel about them. Using the EQ or gain control is also easy; there is a notch at the halfway mark, as well as a pointer on top, so you can feel where you are or have a quick glance to orientate trimming the levels. One very handy feature can be found in the fact there are two separate headphone inputs. One is for the larger, quarter inch jack type and the other is for the smaller, eighth of an inch jack (similar to the one you might find on an mp3 player or smart phone). Plugging in one set of headphones doesn’t stop the functionality of the other input. By that it’s possible to have two sets of headphones fully functioning at the same time, although control over the volume is not separate. The jog wheel has a single function, depending on what mode you are in, and getting stuck into a beat mixing session can be done immediately. Of course if you are new to the DJ world you can use the sync button to match up the tempo of your music allowing you to concentrate on the finer points of blending your sounds.
This multi functioning DJ station has two microphone inputs and along with its relatively small size means it’s ideal for a mobile DJ. The balanced XLR jacks at the back suggest this machine could be used in a semi professional set up. With the ability to hook into any operating DJ booth through the XLRs or even the RCA outputs, there is indeed more to this machine than meets the eye. But it should be noted that this is really geared towards entry level or intermediate DJs. What Numark have done here is to pack a lot of functionality into a small and flexible package.

CDJ-2000

 

Pioneer made its first major stamp in clubland in 2001 with the CDJ-1000, and steadily the 1000s have become the industry standard DJ device. There have been the updates to the CDJ-1000 design with the MkI and MkII versions, but with laptops becoming more and more popular in the clubs, it seemed that Pioneer was in need of something special to keep it on top.

So this is its answer - a fully-fledged digital media player, retaining the robust looks and feel of the original CDJ while providing all the connectivity and modern features that the new generation of DJs demands.
The first thing that strikes you when you take the CDJ-2000 out of its packaging is the sheer size of the unit – it's more comparable to larger Pioneer's DVJ device. The size increase is mainly due to the huge WQVGA screen (480 x 234) which has been included without compromising on standard button sizes or, indeed, the size of the platter.
Inside, the unit has been improved with a brand new Wolfson DAC processor that when hooked up digitally to a mixer does sound better at high volume levels that the CDJ-1000.

"CDJ-2000's main focus is on managing your digital music library and integrating seamlessly with laptops, MIDI and other new technologies that making their way into the DJ booth."

Switching on the unit brings to life the usual backlit buttons but with the added benefit of a backlit jogwheel and huge glowing screen - you're not going to have any problems navigating your way around the CDJ-2000 in a dark club. Plus, if the screens or the jogwheel glow too bright for your taste you can tweak the brightness in the settings page very easily.
When it comes to the more exciting new features, the CDJ-2000's main focus is on managing your digital music library and integrating seamlessly with laptops, MIDI and other new technologies that making their way into the DJ booth.

Rekordbox

The backbone of this is the included Rekordbox software collaboration between Pioneer and MixVibes - a sort of iTunes for DJs. Once installed on your Mac or PC the software enables you to import your MP3 collection (either manually or existing iTunes Libraries and playlists), tag it, set cue and loops points and analyse and prepare your music in a similar manner to when you import tracks into Traktor or other DJ software.

This is a breeze, simply dragging tracks into Rekordbox starts the analysing, works out the BPM and allows you to tag tracks and rate your music collection for recall on the CDJ-2000 later. You can colour code your music and add all the ID3 information you might need to help recalling the tracks easier. At the top of the software, you can view the analysed waveform and click it to set hot cue and loop points, which again can be saved on USB key or SD card, allowing any CDJ-2000 or 900 to be able to recall them.

Traktor Kontrol F1 & Traktor Pro 2.5

 
The latest Traktor hardware and software from Native Instruments – namely the Kontrol F1 Ableton-style clip controller and Traktor Pro 2.5, the software whose new functionality it has been designed to harness – will hit stores at the end of May 2012, it was announced today.
The software features “Remix Decks”, a development of the sample deck concept first included in the Traktor S4 then Traktor Pro 2 software. Remix decks are directly controlled by the keys on the F1, allowing the triggering of up to 64 one-shots, loops or even full tracks on up to four separate “Remix Decks”.

Perhaps most excitingly, an on-the-fly performance constructed in such a way can be saved, complete with beatgrid, BPM and key information, in a new file format, which can be loaded into a track deck in Traktor’s browser – instant mashups here we come!
It is easy to then control a remix deck via jogwheel or control vinyl, scratching and cueing as if the material were a simple audio file.

Sets out to blend further the lines between turntablism and controllerism…

Alongside a DJ controller or a Traktor Kontrol X1 (which it shares the form factor of) plus a Traktor Scratch system, the new software and hardware sets out to blend further the lines between turntablism and controllerism. SRP is US$279 / €249 including Traktor Pro 2.5. All owners of Traktor Pro 2.x get a free upgrade to 2.5.
To support the announcement and to demonstrate some of what the new hardware and software is capable of, Native Instruments released the following video, featuring a routine from Shiftee and Greg Nice.

Pioneer DJM-2000

 
It's designed to sit flush alongside the CDJ-2000s, and Pioneer has mirrored the same slanted-front design. When you're in front of four CDJ-2000s and this mixer, it not only looks awesome, but the amount of flexibility in how you choose to DJ is immense with this particular setup.
Although the mixer can work splendidly with any other CDJs, its integration with the 2000 series is incredible.

"Using start/stop and MIDI on/off, you can choose when to send MIDI from the mixer and when not to."

Around the back there are six LAN ports, with four ports to connect CDJ-2000s using the LINK technology and two for connecting two separate laptops running Rekordbox.
This means that laptops can be connected via a single LAN cable and, when using the CDJ-2000s, can act as a means of searching and browsing your music, while all the actual DJing is done on the Pioneer hardware by dragging songs directly onto the Live icons of the CDJs or even directly on to the mixer.

 

When songs are dragged onto the DJM-2000 mixer icon, they are previewed - you can use the Link Cue function to preview tracks without having to load them to a deck. This makes browsing your laptop-stored music even faster. Of course, as mentioned before, this is only one way to DJ using this mixer.
Inside the DJM-2000 there's also a 24-bit, 96kHz, eight-channel soundcard, so it's easy to hook up a laptop and use the DJM-2000 as a multi-output soundcard and mixer without any extra external boxes or audio interfaces required.

Numark 4TRAK

It is a DJ controller and a standard 4 channel DJ Mixer combined in one, bundled up with a special 4TRAK edition of Traktor Pro. I kept my Traktor 2 running so I honestly can’t tell you too much about the Traktor 4TRAK edition, but from what I’ve understood, it is a lighter version of traktor – with a few less features then the Traktor 2 that I am running.
The controller has a really nice build. It has a Brushed Aluminum casing and a general rustic feel which really makes the makes the controller feel nice and rigid. The Faders feels nice and sturdy and even though I prefer bigger Rubberized EQ knobs (due to my long fingers), i think that Numark found a decent compromise with these knobs, which for some reason reminds me a bit of the Allen and Heath X-one Series EQ knobs. Maybe it’s actually the space in between the EQ knobs that reminds me of the X-One’s EQ knobs. the 4TRAK is Slighty less cramped then the X-One. And that I am happy about. The platters have a nice smooth feel to them. They run with 3600 ticks of resolution per rotation, so it does not only feel smooth rotating the platter, but it will also sound smooth within the digital world, meaning inside tractor. Lucky for me, I rarely scratch, so I can keep the platters setting off scratch – which will avoid incidents of me accidentally touching the platter when reaching for the Loop buttons up here, which I use a lot. Just something I noticed happening a couple of times during the last couple of days.
The pitch faders are nice and longhand have the feel of a technics 1210 i my opinion – if you are not too familiar with the 1210s, they are somewhat firmer then the CDJs faders.
 

The Mixer section features a 4 channel mixer, which works as a regular mixer while at the same time functions as a controller for the Traktor DJ software. The fact that you have a controller and a straigt up audio mixer is great for DJs who are looking for a flexible system. With this box you can easily inject 12inch vinyl and CDs into your laptop mixsets.  I really find it inspiring to be able to drop 12 inches into my otherwise majority laptop sets with such an ease. really great.
On the back we have the 4 regular inputs (4 line, 2 phono and 2 mics). We have the booth out as RCA. The master out as both RCA and balanced XLR. What we don’t see inside the box, is a 24bit audio interface that runs through the one and only USB cable that needs to be connected to the computer. All sound and midi controls runs through this cable. All midi send via the controller is 14bit (what some might call high resolution midi (normal midi is 7 bit), which gives a great smooth feel and better precision when using for example the pitch fader and the platters.

 
The controller comes with 2 maps, that loads up in Traktor 2. Since I was already running traktor 2, I am currently not running the Traktor 2 4Trak edition, I simply loaded up the maps within the controller setups menu in the settings. Press import and find the 4Trak Main map and the 4Trak FX map, make sure that they receive data from the 4Trak unit and sends it back to the 4Trak unit.
The FX console on the top of the unit slides and locks into place nicely. It connects into the main unit with a USB, so that you don’t have to use an extra USB slot. From this panel you control the 2 first effects in traktor as well as the highpass and lowpass filters on each of the channels. The knobs match the options in the traktor software, although I had to change one thing in the map. The button under the FX MIX knob was set to allow scrolling through effects – I prefer to have this button as an ON and OFF switch of the effect itself. Maybe this has been changed in newer maps, I don’t know, but it’s really not difficult to change at all. 3 clicks in the controller mapping and it’s all done.
The file browsing works really well and lets you browse seamlessly between favorite playlists, playlists in the tree and tracks within the playlists. You load the track either to the left or right channel with these buttons. Preview by clicking down on the Rotary knob.

Numark iDJ2

The Numark iDJ2 is the only iPod mixing console that provides full control of your music with real–time scratching (via two jog wheels), a stunning color screen and Numark's exclusive crate management. Keylock insures that DJs can easily change tempo without affecting pitch. The iDJ2 features a fresh and innovative new iPod docking system that allows users to play and mix two songs simultaneously from a single iPod without the need of a computer. Users can also hook up multiple mass storage devices including additional iPods, thumb drives, and external USB hard drives through rear panel USB ports. In addition to USB connectivity, the iDJ2 comes complete with line inputs for audio sources including a microphone, CD players and turntables.

This is an extraordinary mixing console and portable DJ system with professional DJ features like balanced outputs, pitch control, key lock, seamless looping, and full cueing. DJs can easily manage their music library using the iDJ2's highly intuitive graphic interface and the full-color LCD screen offers crystal-clear visual track–profiling.

iPod Direct Mode turns iDJ2 into the ultimate iPod player, allowing you play any music from your iPod, including songs purchased from the iTunes music store.

iDJ2's unique Crate feature allows easy organization of songs to be played and supports multiple file formats including MP3, WAV and AAC (unprotected). The iDJ2 also supports iPod docking and charging, to keep the music playing and the party going all night long.

• Large backlit, full-color display with revolutionary user interface
• Key lock support for maintaining key while tempo shifting
• Universal Dock for iPod with adjustable mount
• Seamless looping, pitch control, scratching capability via jog wheels
• Visual Track Profiles to skip through phrases
• USB ports for iPods, thumb drives and hard drives
• Play music from two iPods simultaneously, including two songs from same iPod
• Scratching and mixing for MP3, WAV and AAC (unprotected) files
• Direct Mode supports playback of iTunes music store (protected AAC) files
• Pitch control with range up to +25% and down to 100%
• Beatkeeper™ technology with TAP override function
• Search ability via two large jog wheels
• USB Keyboard support
• 3–band EQ with gain control on both channels
• Dedicated microphone input with tone and level control
• Phono/line inputs on both channels for adding additional devices

Pioneer SVM-1000

Designed for use with our DVJ-1000 DVD/CD decks, the SVM-1000 gives you comprehensive control by synchronising both audio and video elements of your performance.

Even audio-only DJs can easily add visuals synced to the music from the SVM-1000's built-in visualiser capability.

Complete with LCD touch panel, an impressive range of effects and 96 kHz/ 24-bit studio sound quality, the MIDI assignable SVM-1000 functions in a similar fashion to our acclaimed DJM series; which for DJs mean that the doors to full-on AV freedom are now fully open!

DJs and VJs have worked together to deliver immersive AV experiences for decades, and of course it is natural that the two art forms are so closely interlinked.

Our revolutionary DVJ-X1 brought the two crafts closer than ever before in 2004, as the world’s first DVD
decks opened up VJing to DJs.

However, a major stumbling block for many was the lack of a simple and easy-to-use AV mixer; DJs and VJs
had to use separate mixers to blend sound and vision.

Now the super-versatile SVM-1000 has the power and technology to change all that.

Developed with input from leading DJ and VJ artists this mighty mixer works perfectly in both audio and AV set-ups.

For many artists this mixer will be the missing link they have been waiting for. DJs and VJs around the world now have the potential to explore new avenues of creativity!