D.St-Amand has created some very cool looking designs for DIY MIDI controllers and is documenting his designs and work building them on Flickr. “I think that this is my very best channel layout! No wire, no front panel screw. Only one PCB will be made for the number of channel required, 2, 4 , 6… Read More Amazing DIY Controller For Ableton Live
Last year, we covered the introduction of the Livid Instruments Ohm DJ/VJ controller, and asked “Is this the coolest DJ controller yet?”. It looks like the answer is yes, at least for VJs. This month’s Remix magazine has a review of the Livid Ohm, and they call it a “one-stop shop for trigger-happy VJs”: “The… Read More Livid Instruments Ohm VJ Instrument Review
A video guide to building your own dj controller from scratch using a few simple tools. via djtechtools.co
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
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… Read More The Sexiest DJ Controller Ever
Cool new DIY arcade-style DJ controller by Prevolt: This is what I’m using to control Ableton now. All arcade hardware, aluminum top panel by FPE, and a nice wood case courtesy of my man Michael Yates. It uses all key commands through a custom driver to handle playback, effects, editing, warping, UI, mouse clicks, scroll… Read More Arcade Style DJ Controller
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… Read More Numark Sexes Up DJ Controllers With The Mixmeister
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… Read More Numark NS-7 DJ Controller
At the 2008 Winter NAMM Show, Stanton DJ announced the release of the C.324, the company’s newest slot loading tabletop CD player for the professional DJ. The Stanton C.324 is designed for digital DJs who want to scratch CDs like vinyl. It features MP3 and CD audio playback with onboard file and folder browsing, onboard… Read More NAMM Show: Stanton DJ Intros Tabletop CD Player
