Category Archives: DJ

Novation EDM Party, May 18, Hollywood

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Hey, Southern California readers: Synth-maker Novation is hosting a free event tomorrow night (May 18) at the Musicians’ Institute in Hollywood, featuring live electronic performances and their latest gear.

LA-based DJs and producers on the bill include Daedelus, Thavius Beck, and Musicians’ Institute teacher Tommy Boy, as well as French turntablist DJ Swift.

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Brain Surgery Delays Next Crystal Method Album, Tour

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The Crystal Method has announced that their next studio album will be indefinitely delayed because of Scott Kirkland‘s brain surgery.

Per doctor?s orders following recent brain surgery, Scott Kirkland will remain under home medical treatment. As a result, the release of the bands upcoming studio album has been delayed and their summer tour dates have been postponed or cancelled.

Scott Kirkland has prepared the following statement regarding his current medical situation and future plans: Continue reading →

Traktor DJ For iPhone Now Available For $4.99

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traktor-dj-iphoneNative Instruments has released Traktor DJ for iPhone, the latest port of its popular DJ software.

Features:

  • Direct access to your iTunes music library from Traktor DJ
  • Stylish waveform display allows for simple looping and ultra-tight scratching
  • Swipe from one-deck focus to split-screen view
  • The most affordable way to get started with TRAKTOR pro DJ software to date
  • Intelligent browser recommends songs based on compatible tempo and key
  • Automatic tempo and key detection plus BPM sync for super-smooth mixing
  • Notification Center gives you in-app access to essential tips and undiscovered techniques
  • 8 built-in pro DJ effects including Reverb, Delay, and dramatic glitch effects like BeatMasher
  • Familiar DJ mixer layout with crossfader, 3-band EQ, and filter on each channel
  • Prepare tracks on the road ? all metadata (tempo, beatgrids, cue points etc.) in TRAKTOR DJ syncs with TRAKTOR PRO DJ software
  • Record your mixes live in high-quality on the iPhone and share with your friends

Here’s the official intro video:

Hardware and system requirements:

  • Minimum requirements are iPhone 4 or higher, iPod Touch (4th generation) or higher, and iOS 6.0 or higher.
  • Recommended requirements are iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, or iPod touch (5th generation).

Traktor DJ for iPhone is available now for $4.99.

Numark Announces Serato-compatible DJ Controllers

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numark-ns7-dj-controllerNumark has announced that Serato DJ is now compatible with the following Numark DJ controllers:

  • NS7
  • NS7FX
  • Mixdeck
  • Mixdeck Express

Serato DJ is already compatible with Numark’s Mixtrack Pro and Mixtrack Pro II. Compatibility with their NS6 four-channel DJ controller was announced in February and is available as a free upgrade for NS6 owners. Continue reading →

Novation Invites You To Their Electronic Dance Party

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Synth-maker Novation is hosting a free event next month at the Musicians Institute in Hollywood, featuring live electronic performances and their latest gear,

LA-based DJs and producers on the bill include Daedelus, Thavius Beck, and Musicians’ Institute teacher Tommy Boy, as well as French turntablist DJ Swift.

The latest Novation gear, including the new Launchpad S, will be on hand in a demonstration area, and guests will have a chance to win Novation raffle prizes throughout the evening. Continue reading →