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I think I need one of these bad boys. Especially when the feedback loop kicks in. And it can change its polarity 60 times per second!
The interactive machine International Dance Party is a complete plug ‘n’ play party in a box.
The machine comes as a large, non-suspicious looking flightcase. Internally, it is equipped with […]

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We had a chance to see Grandmaster Flash do his thing at the Winter NAMM Show. He was demonstrating his science at the Native Instruments booth. We’ll have some video of his performance after it’s […]

You’ve seen them teaching DJ-ing lessons in more than 1500 YouTube videos.
Now for the first time ever DJ Tutors Brian Redd of the USA and Johnathan (a.k.a. Ellaskins) Lewis of Wales will unite to present a face-to-face DJ convention/workshop, where they will share their knowledge of gear and techniques live and in person. In […]

Livid has introduced a new DJ controller, that unlike some recently introduced music interfaces (Tenori-On cough, cough), looks to designed with the needs of DJs, VJs and electronic musicians in mind.
Ohm is a high-quality MIDI instrument designed for real-time audio and video performance. It’s backlit for use in any environment, and comes in rugged rackmount […]

Korg has introduced two new DJ mixers with features from its Kaoss line of effects controllers. The new KM-402 and KM-202 KAOSS Mixers merge the effects and revolutionary interface from the KAOSS PAD, six different types of EQ, and an adjustable crossfader curve.

The four-channel KM-402 combines the KAOSS Pad’s effects and interface with a 24-bit […]

Native Instruments has released Traktor Scratch 1.1, a free update for its new high-performance digital DJ system. The update includes additional functionality and a wide range of further refinements to various areas of the software, resulting in increased creative potential and optimized handling of the system.
The versatile performance effects section in Traktor Scratch now provides […]

Livid Instruments has introduced Cell, a real-time video app designed for instant playback and performance. Cell is designed to make VJ performance a breeze, and is available directly from Livid Instruments for only $99.
Description:
Cell provides users an intuitive, touch-screen friendly interface with stunning effects and control, making video performance incredibly simple. Features include, real-time […]

MixMeister has announced immediate availability of MixMeister Fusion and MixMeister Studio, two new options for DJs and electronic musicians.
Here are the details:
MixMeister Fusion
MixMeister Fusion is an all-new pro DJ software application designed to combine the spontaneity of live DJ performances with the pinpoint precision of the best studio production software.
Fusion lets you maintain two, three, […]

Colleen Shannon’s website proudly proclaims that she is the world’s sexiest DJ.
She’s probably got as much right as anybody to make the claim. Shannon was chosen to be Playboy’s 50th Anniversary Playmate, she’s very active as a model, she’s appeared in music videos and she has had roles in several motion pictures.
She also happens […]

M-Audio has announced that its shipping the Torq Xponent integrated hardware/software DJ performance and production system. The Torq Xponent system brings traditional CD DJ-style control and mixing to the world of computer-based DJing.
Torq Xponent is a hardware/software system. Xponent is both an advanced MIDI control surface for Torq DJ software and a four-output USB audio […]

The latest DJ in our series of Chicks that Mix is 23-year-old Montreal native Vivie-Ann.
Vivie-Ann says her sets cover everything house with a hint of ping or pong – anything that makes hands fly in the air. When asked to describe her sound, Vivie-Ann says it’s “bump in the night with a little dynamite,” adding […]

 

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Dj Anastasia was born in Kiev, Ukraine in 1985. Since she was a child, she has loved music, dancing, playing piano and guitar.
When she was 16, Anastasia fell in love with electronic music and made her first attempts to mix vinyl.
Since then, DJ Anastasia has played with Felix da Housecat; DJ Diamond, Dj Dan, Deep […]

DJ/Producer Benny Benassi’s latest video, for his track Who’s Your Daddy?, sexes things up just a bit. It’s a provocative (or just sexist, depending on your viewpoint) tribute to 70’s adult films.
Definitely not safe for work!
Note: If you’re offended by the sight of gyrating naked supermodels, a censored version is also available.

 

 Who's Your Daddy?: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Roland has released a new set of bass synth patches for the MV-8800 Production Studio.
Available for a limited time only, this new set of over 50 synth patches for the onboard MFX Analog Modeling Bass Synth includes ambient textures, leads, and deep synth basses for anyone wishing to add low end punch to their tracks […]

M-Audio has published a series of 31 free video tutorials designed to help users master every aspect of the company’s Torq DJ software.
The Torq Tutorial video series encompasses a diverse array of topics to support users of all levels. The first videos explain Torq Conectiv and Torq Xponent setup, the Torq Browser, Auto BPM mapping, […]