Last month, we covered Propellerheads’ rather sweet-looking Balance audio card and declared it to be probably the most stylish soundcard we’ve ever seen. The bold design and slick look made this a fair boast, but then what turns up on our testing bench, but Apogee’s Duet 2 soundcard? Now, for a second time in successive months, we have to declare that this is the most stylish piece of soundcard technology we’ve seen, and definitely challenges the Balance for the top accolade of best-looking soundcard.
Pioneer DJ headphones get a makeover.
Pioneer’s popular HDJ-2000 and HDJ-1500 professional headphone range has undergone a makeover to offer fashion-conscious DJs and producers greater design choice. Both models still offer great sound but are now available in a cool matt white colour way, to accompany the original and classic black chrome and metallic silver design.
Loud, proud and out there, Skullcandy’s range of headphones are an acquired taste — but are they sweet or sour?
Let's face it, Skullcandy don’t do anything by halves. Their headphone range is right in your face, and with this marketing approach they have definitely captured that Marmite feeling — you either love them or hate them, and that’s before using them in a clubbing DJ environment.
Beautiful DJ consoles inspired by Studio 54 and the Paradise Garage.
Bad Habits make beautiful DJ consoles which take their inspiration from the legendary set-ups of infamous clubs such as Studio 54 and the Paradise Garage, where DJs such as Larry Levan and Nicky Siano gave birth to a distinctly 'New York' brand of dance music culture.
Vinyl is still very much good to go!
We knew that already! Whether you’re still buying it – and there’s plenty of labels and DJs releasing and playing the stuff – or if you’re just hanging on to those extra special records, you’ll be glad to discover these neat leather boxes, lined with cotton tartan. Coming in 5 colours, and two different sizes – 12” and 7” friendly – although we reckon a 10” version won’t be long in coming.
At Manchester Midi School
Manchester's leading DJ & production school have teamed up with prominent Mancunian producer Marcus Intalex to offer scholarships.
Manchester Midi School, based on Bexley Square have been running courses since 1997. Now Manchester-born Intalex - who also produces techno as Trevino - has teamed up with the school to offer 12 month scholarships on their Music Production Diploma course.
IK Multimedia iRig Mix/DJRig is a radical fusion of hi tech iPad meets old school DJ technology.
It seems like iPhone and iPod DJing apps are pretty much ten a penny these days. Just as virtual DJing on computers revolutionised the affordability and availability of DJing, the idea of being able to skip the laptop altogether and do things on a tablet — or even your phone — is too good to resist. But sometimes you just want to get your hands dirty. And no matter how well you know your tunes, it is hard to mix without cueing the incoming track. Enter iRig Mix.
Vestax release Spin 2 controller for djay
Hot on the heels of the newly upgraded djay software from Algoriddim is Vestax’s new Spin2 Controller. Spin2 is a two-channel DJ controller, which lets DJs directly connect and control Algoriddim’s popular app for Mac, iPad, iPhone and iPod touch platforms
Rodent sounds
Deadmau5 and speaker company Kitsound have just released a portable mini speaker version of the famous Deadmau5 head.
In depth review of the next generation of Pioneer CDJ
The release of the CDJ-2000 shook up clubland’s DJ booths and changed the way many DJs the world over prepared and played their sets — as well as bringing Pioneer to the forefront of DJ technology once again.
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