dj64 is a new open source DJ application for the Monome, by bitbasic. Description: The functions of a typical DJ setup have been modeled in Max/MSP, and are controllable using the monome. As well as this, several effects can be used to add more versatility and creativity to a DJ set. via monome
Earlier in the year, we highlighted a controversial ad for Deckadance DJ software, and asked for your thoughts on it. The ad, shown above, is dominated by a large image of a woman’s rear, with second woman swooning in minimal bathing attire under the first woman’s crotch. The post, and the ad, inspired a lot… Read More Image Line Apologizes For Controversial Deckadance Ad
Numark is now shipping the MixMeister Control DJ system, designed to let you focus less on the computer screen and more on your performance. Numark partnered with the MixMeister to create a hardware control surface specifically designed for interaction with and control of MixMeister software. MixMeister Control contains 94 pre-mapped hardware controls laid out in identical… Read More Numark Shipping Sexy MixMeister Control DJ System
Numark has announced Omni Control, a DJ control surface with built-in audio interface. It comes with Native Instruments Traktor LE 3 and MixMeister Fusion Live DJ software programs. Omni Control is not only a hardware controller for performing with the included software, it also houses a professional digital-audio interface to feed headphones and the sound… Read More Numark’s Sexy Omni Control DJ Controller
Numark has introduced HDMIX, a DJ mixer that also offers: a CD player with standard controls; an iPod and USB-device mixing station; a computer that plays MP3 and other digital files from its removable, upgradeable hard drive. HDMIX features an internal hard drive and an internal CD/DVD drive that plays CD, MP3-CDs and MP3-DVDs, and allows… Read More Numark Intros HDMIX All-In-One DJ System
The awesome DJ Mobile According to its creator, it was inspired by the song “God is a DJ” [from faithless] and the car of our HOLY-POPE. These two things were mixed together and there it was the DJ Mobile. The DJ Mobile is a functional artwork with a PA System built in. It can be… Read More Awesome DJ Mobile Puts The Party On Wheels
The Aurora 224 – a USB powered multichannel DJ mixer designed by Matt Aldrich, Mike Garbus and Maro Sciacchitano – is now available for purchase as a kit. The device features two linear channel faders, a single a/b crossfader and eight backlit buttons. Twenty four backlit knobs allow you to control effects. It’s open source… Read More Sexy Aurora 224 2 Channel Open Source DJ Mixer Now Shipping
It looks like Akai is responding to the scorching criticism of it’s latest workstation, the Akai MPC 5000. Akai Professional has released new Operating System firmware for all its current MPCs, including the MPC5000, MPC2500, MPC1000 and MPC500. MPC5000 OS update Operating System version 1.02 for MPC5000 resolves 14 issues, most notably enabling producers to… Read More Akai Updates OS For MPC5000, MPC2500, MPC1000 and MPC500
Schaack Audio Technologies has announced the release of version 2.0 of Quad for Windows (XP, Vista) and Mac OS X. Quad is an open-architecture DVS (Digital Vinyl System) that can be used to play & scratch up to 4 MP3s simultaneously, controlled by 1 to 4 turntables. The turntables can be connected to any soundcard… Read More Quad Digital Vinyl System For Mac & Windows
This could be just about the best scientific discovery ever: dance music could save your life. Scientists have found that listening to just 50 minutes of uplifting dance music not only increases the levels of antibodies in your body, but it decreases your levels of stress hormones, which can weaken the immune system. Volunteers who… Read More It’s Science: Last Night A DJ Saved Your Life
