Past year we’ve seen Dj Craze making a demo using Traktor Scratch Pro and Kontrol X1, Today we get to watch another performance for the newest Native Instruments Traktor generation.
Time to elevate mixing!

“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 is used to play a live beat using one-shot drum samples in Traktor’s new Sample Decks, while Craze also triggers various other samples and cue points with his custom white Maschine controller. A beat juggling section in the middle leads to the finale where Craze combines fast cue-point juggles and vocal samples with the integrated Traktor effects.

All things combined, this latest Turntable Tricknology routine effectively highlights the vastly expanded creative potential of the new Traktor generation. For more videos and detailed product information, please see:

-NATIVE INSTRUMENTS“

Stanton’s DaScratch SCS.3d(not new, but in great shape) for sale. If this presents any interest, please get in contact with the owner, here: ridikol[at]yahoo.com

Info:
SCS.3d, is the latest innovation in the Stanton SC System® control surface line. Revolutionary and compact, this controller is a necessity for any digital DJ looking for ultimate control over their software of choice. SCS.3d’s compact and sleek profile makes it a space-friendly addition to any existing DJ gear set-up or can stand on its own as a complete controller solution. What makes this guy different from your average controller?

Stanton’s StanTouch® technology allows™ you to use traditional DJ-style motions and gestures on a touch-pad style surface to take full control over music and software applications such as Traktor DJ Studio™, Traktor Scratch™, Ableton Live™, Serato Scratch Live™, or any other MIDI compatible software. Minimal moving parts ensure durability from gig to gig.

Stanton SCS.3M Rain Certified
Meet the SCS.3m, the latest innovation in Stanton’s award winning SC System® MIDI controller line. The SCS.3m translates the DJ-friendly design philosophy of a traditional DJ mixer into a portable, easy-to-use control surface built with the acclaimed StanTouch® touch sensitive technology introduced in its deck controller counterpart, the SCS.3d.

The SCS.3m incorporates all of the functions of a two channel DJ mixer, plus a host of innovative new performance features made possible by Stanton’s unique touch sensitive control surface. The touch sensitive sliders can be used to tweak EQs, allowing you to bring in different elements of a song during a mix, or instantly switch them to control FX parameters… all in one surface. The wide, touch-sensitive cross.

NOU de la MOOG | big things come in small packages: the new Slim Phatty Analog Synthesizer from Moog.

via KMAG.

In case you have a to do list like fly to outer space, own a Ferrari and drive a Bentley, perhaps acquiring the finest audio system in the world [and we're getting closer], well Robert H. Levi reccomends you to try these $1695 headphones from Grado, the PS1000. Read the review here.

www.gradolabs.com

In caz ca aveti o lista extravaganta de genul: vreau sa zbor in spatiu, am un Ferrari dar totusi vreau sa conduc si un Bentley, si chiar o sa-mi achizitionez cat de curand cel mai scump sistem audio din lume(si cu asta ne apropiem), ei bine Robert H. Levi va recomanda sa incercati modelul de casti PS1000 de la Grado, model care costa in jur de 1695$. Cititi reviewul aici.

www.gradolabs.com

Midi controllers are one of those non-dispensable accesories within the electronic music when it comes to performing or production these days. So lets thanks Kmag for a helpfull article.
Sure you guys have already tested especially the Korg Nano Series(Youtube),

many for sure couldnt help grabbing the Novation Launchpad as soon as it came out(Youtube),

hey some even tried out the Yamaha Tenori-On(Youtube)

or some other crazy midi gadget. And when you read something like “Euphonix MC Control is the Rolls Royce of MIDI control”, maybe you wanna know more about midi controllers and which type fits you best. So lay an eye on Kmag.

Midi controllerul este un accesoriu de care cu greu te mai poti dispensa in ziua de azi cand vine vorba de prestatie si productie sau invers. Asa ca multumiri Kmag pentru un articol de ajutor.
Cu siguranta multi dintre voi au testat seria Korg Nano sau Novation Launchpad si de ce nu Yamaha Tenori-On pe langa alte gadgeturi. Iar cand citesti “Euphonix MC Control e ca Rolls Royceul Midi controlerelor”, poate vrei sa afli mai multe despre controlere si ce ti se potriveste personal. Pentru asta, articolul de pe Kmag pica numai bine.

Reactable Live! was showcased this year at Sonar, Barcelona and its part of Rectable Systems, a vision matherialised to redefine the way we interact with computers.
The Reactable project was conceived and developed since 2003 by a research team at the Pompeu Fabra University in Barcelona. Sergi Jordà, Martin Kaltenbrunner, Günter Geiger and Marcos Alonso presented their creation for the first time in a public concert at the International Computer Music Conference 2005 in Barcelona.
Reactable is using a tangible multi-touch/multi-user interface also applying the latest technologies in human computer interaction, music technology, graphics and computer vision.
We could be taking closer steps towards the Future of electronic music and live experience. Once again the Future is Now.
Check out more about the products here.

• Reactable a fost prezentat anul acesta in cadrul festivalului Sonar din Barcelona si face parte din concernul Rectable Systems, o viziune materializata a redefinirii modului prin care noi interactionam cu computerele.
  Proiectul Reactable a fost conceput in 2003 de o echipa de cercetatori in cadrul universitatii Pompeu Fabra din Barcelona si dezvoltat incontinuu de-atunci.
  Sergi Jordà, Martin Kaltenbrunner, Günter Geiger si Marcos Alonso si-au prezentat creatia pentru prima data in 2005 @ International Computer Music Conference din Barcelona.
  Reactable se foloseste de o interfata multi-touch care poate fi folosita de mai multi useri in acelasi timp si combina tehnologii si viziuni in interactiunea om-computer, atat in muzica precum si in grafica.
  De altfel cu Reactable Live! experienta de prestanta live capata noi dimensiuni. Viitorul este acum.
  Mai multe detalii despre produsele Reactable aici.

Check it out the Computer Music 155 the September issue.

Calling all producers, AM Only x Slow Roast Records run a remix contest and you’ve got yourselves a shot at winning this Traktor Maschine from Native Instruments.
Follow Media Contender or SR for details.

• Atentie producatorilor interesati sa castige Traktor Maschine de la Native Instruments , AM Only x Slow Roast Records desfasoara chiar in aceasta clipa un remix contest.
• Detalii prin Media Contender sau SR

www.pablomartin.com/emulator/
Native Instruments / Traktor Pro
(Thanks Sharky)

Check out blog.dubspot.com

Nice one: Beginners Guide To Music Production – Computer Essentials.

Ati tiparit recent pe youtube How To Make Dubstep? Ei bine Sonic Academy si-a updatat siteul cu tutoriale-preview captivante pentru viitorii cursanti indiferent de aspiratii(djing sau producing).
Cei interesati in principal de operare pe softuri precum Ableton Live, Cubase si Logic se pot inscrie online pentru fiecare directie. Costurile difera dupa serviciile cerute.

Mai jos, in 22 de pasi, un intro in cursul Cum sa faci Dupstep iar softul folosit este Steinberg Cubase 5 DAW(ultima versiune). Check www.sonicacademy.com.

Introduction
Lesson 1 – Drum Setup
Lesson 2 – Drum Programming
Lesson 3 – Creating a Drum Loop
Lesson 4 – Compression and EQ
Lesson 5 – Drum Group and EQ
Lesson 6 – New York Compression
Lesson 7 – Distorted Bass
Lesson 8 – Sequencing the Bass
Lesson 9 – Sequencing the Bass 2
Lesson 10 – Phasing Bass
Lesson 11 – Panning the Phase Bass
Lesson 12 – Sub Bass
Lesson 13 – Falling Bass
Lesson 14 – Creating a Bass Group
Lesson 15 – Alternative Drum Pattern
Lesson 16 – Whomp Bass
Lesson 17 – Creating A Synth Sound
Lesson 18 – Adding Strings
Lesson 19 – Glitching Your Drums
Lesson 20 – Sylenth Riser
Lesson 21 – Arranging Part 1
Lesson 22 – Arranging Part 2

Sursa

rekordbox by Pioneer poate fi downloadat gratuit si nu este mai mult decat un program de music management, deocamdata. Insa e clar ca Pioneer are planuri mai mari pentru viitor.

Detalii pe www.pioneerelectronics.com.

via XLR8R

rekordbox // Professional DJ Music Management Software

* Organizes and catalogs a DJ’s entire music library
* Prepare tracks in advance
* Color code music
* Export tracks via USB key or SD card
* Customizable to suit individual DJ style

www.scratchophone.com

Pentru record diggers on the go, Crosley Radio va lansa in curand un nou model de mini-platan portabil.

www.crosleyradio.com

* Simple and easy to use
* Powerful and very cost effective
* Quick responsive performance
* Designed to mix your music

coming soon / Multi-Touch DJ Turntable for iPad / ipadmixr.com

Si un video review de la PCMag.com pentru iPad(lansat luna aceasta pe piata)

PCMag: Apple iPad video review from PCMag.com Reviews on Vimeo.

Artistul Benny Gold a colaborat recent cu Music Skins pentru o editie cu logoul Glider.. Detalii aici. “Stay Gold”.

bennygold.com
music-skins.com

Un nano gadget de la Korg, Monotron.

Detalii pe korg.com/monotron

You’re about to hear something fantastic: www.teenageengineering.com

Pioneer ProDJ Media si-a updatat canalul de youtube cu o serie noua de clipuri centralizate pe DJM-2000.
Evident, arata bine, depinde de exercitiul fiecaruia; yet oldschool never dies yet.

Mad Decent este un label infiintat in 2006 de catre un american romantic pasionat de dinozauri aka Diplo. Initial a semnat nume ca Bonde do Role si DJ Blaqstarr insa lucrurile s-au diversificat treptat pentu label avand in vedere polivalenta ownerului sau.
Derek Allen aka DJA este responsabil pe zona de tech la Mad Decent, pentru ca noi sa putem citi articole despre elemente de echipamnt/gadgeturi testate chiar de ei.
Astazi avem in vizor un mini usb midi controller care nu costa mult(@70$) dar care poate fi folosit la multe: Akai LPK25 si LPD8, ceva asemanator cu Korg nanokey.
Despre detalii, sfaturi si prosfaturi, cititi articolul pe Mad Decent.

Check Out www.xlr8r.com pentru un contest pe cat de interesant pe atat de intrigant. Titlul “Unde va vedeti in 2020?” face apel la toti cititorii XLR8R iar daca vrei sa participi si tu, atunci pune de o scriere sub 200 de cuvinte in care tu esti eroul planurilor tale pentru urmatorii 10 ani; sa nu fiti prea practici, bring it on.
Doua trei detalii:
Marele premiu: un dj controller EKS Otus (+ CDuri), adica o jucarie pe care riscati sa o castigati fara efort.
3 intrari interesante vor fi premiate cu alte copii ale CDurilor listate de XLR8R;
puteti trimite e-mailuri dar si prin posta, data limita 10 Martie.
to: XLR8R’s Where Will You Be in 2020? Contest, 3180 18th St. #207, San Francisco, CA 94110
sau email: contest@xlr8r.com cu subiectul “XLR8R’s Where Will You Be in 2020? Contest”
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