Stanton DJ today introduced the Uberstand laptop stand, and it actually looks pretty “über”!
Where’s the umlaut, though, Stanton?
The Uberstand elevates your laptop, while providing a shelf for an external hard drive.
Features:

Stable, rugged laptop stand for use by DJs and musicians
Folds flat into a 12″ zippered bag (included)
Metal — aircraft grade — aluminum and stainless […]

Livid is now shipping the awesome Ohm DJ & VJ control surface.
While the Tenori-On and other new control surfaces look cool, the Livid Ohm combines great looks with an intelligent combination of switches and continuou controllers. The only way it could be more awesome would be if the center buttons were a 16 x 8 […]

Numark has introduced a new turntable, the X2, that combines CD & vinyl functions into one hybrid unit.
The X2’s CD player offers full MP3 playback capability as well as the ability to scratch, loop, manipulate and pitch adjust both audio and MP3 data CDs. Since both the CD and turntable can be played simultaneously, this […]

Stanton has introduced the Stanton SC System, a new set of digital controllers for the professional DJ.
Stanton doesn’t explain what “SC” stands for - but “sexy control” comes to mind.
The system is made up of the SCS.1d deck and the SCS.1m mixer. Each component of the system (mixer and deck) can be used standalone or […]

Hercules Mobile DJ MP3, a prosumer-style digital DJ controller, is now available for $99.99, in black or white.
While it’s a consumer-oriented product, it looks like it provides a lot of functionality for the price.
The mixer is powered by two C batteries and has a dual LCD display that lets you pick tracks and mix them, […]

Wired.com has a review of the Tonium Pacemaker Portable DJ Machine, and decides it’s cool, but an expensive toy:
The Tonium Pacemaker may be modeled after the idiot-proof iPod, but taking advantage of all the features on the Pacemaker requires an inordinate amount of button pushing. Fiddling around with it while sober requires a certain amount […]

Hercules has announced the availability of the new Hercules DJ Console Rmx.
The DJ Console Rmx features a solid metal casing with non-slip pads, a straightforward layout and a built-in audio interface with 4 inputs, 4 outputs.
The audio console, supplied with a carrying bag for total mobility, retails for $349.00.
“We consulted with over 1300 DJs throughout […]

A live performance with the Tonium Pacemaker - the pocket-sized DJ system, performed on Beatport’s stage at Hotel National, Miami, March 29th 2008.
I’m still not sold on the idea of a palm-sized DJ system. How can you work this with any level of control.
Anybody want to set me straight?

EKS has introduced a new DJ controller that gets my vote for the sexiest DJ controller ever award. This is the Monica Bellucci of DJ controllers. 
Unfortunately, it also gets my vote for the crappiest name award. 
The EKS Otus USB DJ Controller is a professional 2-in-1 DJ controller. Otus is equipped with a big, configurable 7.5” jog wheel and new […]

DJ Tech Tools has a good overview of how to set up in a club.
Here are the highlights:

Create a digital dj bag - that keeps all your needed cables inside at all times. Only take them out to setup and and put it right back when you are done.
Space will be limited so always pack […]

Mackie has launched a new type of mixer designed for musicians, DJs and producers - the U.Series Production Mixer.
“The keyboardist, DJ and producer of today are forced to use over-complicated mixers designed for their dad’s era, or compromise with low-quality features and severely limited connectivity options,” said John Boudreau, Mackie brand group vice president. “U.Series […]

Numark wants to make tweaking knobs as sexy as traditional DJing. It’s introduced a dedicated controller for MixMeister - imaginatively named MixMeister Control.
Individual hands-on controls are included for looping by track, EQ and FX, with control for up to four tracks at once. MixMeister Control offers 40 knobs, 53 buttons and a Jog Wheel for […]

At the Winter NAMM Show, Numark introduced the NS7 DJ Controller. The NS7 comes pre-configured to control the software of your choice, including Serato Itch and Numark’s CUE DJ software.
Description:
Two high-torque, motorized 7″ standard platters with a genuine vinyl interface provide pinpoint response with the look and feel of standard turntables. Illuminated easy-to-find controls […]

At the 2008 Winter NAMM Show, Akai Professional announced the MPC5000, the first MPC to include eight-track streaming hard disk recording, a 20-voice, three-oscillator analog synthesizer with arpeggiator, a new sequencing engine with 960 PPQ resolution, pad and track muting and mixing, 64 continuous sample tracks and 12 Q-Link controllers. There is even a new […]

Apple has an interesting profile on DJ Paul Van Dyk. It looks at how he’s working now, and also provides a current look at the gear he uses:
“I’ve developed the same passion I have for making music as I have for DJing over the last 15 years,” he says. “It’s the ultimate thing to be […]