Vestax Bankrupt

It looks like it could be the end of the line for Vestax. Japanese credit research site Teikoku Databank reports that Vestax has filed for bankruptcy after more than 37 years in business.

Native Instruments Intros Traktor Kontrol S8 ‘Flagship’ DJ Controller

A couple of weeks ago, Native Instruments offered a sneak preview of their “flagship, all-in-one” DJ controller, Traktor Kontrol S8. Now Native Instruments has officially announced Traktor Kontrol S8 – a new $1,200 top-of-the-line DJ controller for Traktor Pro 2. Key Features: Full color displays Touch-sensitive hardware controls Enhanced track decks 4-channel standalone mixer Wondering what $1,200 gets you in a DJ controller?… Read More Native Instruments Intros Traktor Kontrol S8 ‘Flagship’ DJ Controller

Pioneer To Sell DJ Equipment Business For More Than Half A Billion Dollars

RTTNews reports that Japanese electronics maker Pioneer Corp. plans to sell its DJ equipment business to a U.S. private equity firm, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR), for 59 billion yen (about $551 million). Pioneer would then acquire a portion of the newly issued shares in PDJ Holdings Co., Ltd (PDJHD), which would be owned 85.05% by… Read More Pioneer To Sell DJ Equipment Business For More Than Half A Billion Dollars

Native Instruments Releases Updated Traktor Kontrol X1 MK2

Native Instruments today released its updated Traktor Kontrol X1, a new version of its decks and effects controller. With the same size and design as the original controller, Traktor Kontrol X1’s new features include touch-sensitive Browse and Loop encoders, 7-segment displays and LEDs for visual feedback, and an innovative multipurpose touch strip for added tactile… Read More Native Instruments Releases Updated Traktor Kontrol X1 MK2