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… Read More Stanton Intros SC Digital DJ Controllers
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… Read More Wireless Mobile DJ MP3 Controller
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… Read More Pacemaker Portable DJ Machine Review
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… Read More Hercules Intros Inexpensive DJ Console Rmx
[display_podcast] Jesse Kriss and DJ Axel Foley have put together an interesting collection of Visual Scratch videos: We capture turntable velocity using Ms. Pinky and fader position using an Ecler Nuo 4. The scratching sound is generated in Max/MSP. Then we scale the control data (turntable and fader) to ±1.0, the range of digital audio… Read More Visualizing DJ Performance Videos
The producers of MOVEMENT 2008, the Detroit Electronic Music Festival, have announced the line-up of artists set to appear on the Real Detroit Stage. Real Detroit Weekly is a returning third year sponsor of Movement, and will feature the return of the Underground Stage, known now as the Real Detroit Stage, sponsored by Real Detroit… Read More Movement 2008 Detroit Electronic Music Festival Announces Lineup for Real Detroit Underground Stage
Which is a better investment – a turntable or an iPod? That’s the question raised by an interesting article at Crave: Does anybody buying an iPod in 2008 expect to get more than a few years of use out of the thing? My five year old iPod still plays, but I can’t get it to… Read More Will Your iPod Last 30 Years Like A Turntable?
Inventive Guy Mike Disher has created a series of beautiful translucent turntables: Turntables and mechanical watch and clock movements fascinate me. I view them as functional pieces of kinetic art. I based my turntable design on the legendary Rega P3, and I created a new, custom acrylic plinth and a set of feet. I also… Read More Awesome DIY Turntable
Moby talks about his new album, Last Night, and talks about MobyGratis, his free music project for filmmakers.
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?
