MixVibes has announced its PRODUCER Sampler Contest, a contest to elect the best 1 minute video performance on MixVibes PRODUCER. Contestants will be given 2 exclusive breakbeats from DJ Troubl’s latest Dub a Breaks and a pack of royalty free scratch samples to perform with MixVibes PRODUCER. The participation is free and open to DJs and… Read More MixVibes Producer Sampler Contest
Algoriddim’s music player and DJ software djay 2.2 has been updated – now letting you control almost all functions through intuitive Multi-Touch finger gestures on notebook trackpads. “djay allows users to control almost all aspects of its user interface faster and more precisely than using the keyboard — similar to real physical devices, but much more… Read More Mac djay Software Gets Multitouch Support
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AL6G0zBRfJc Pascal Kleiman is a unique artist, deejay and producer who DJs using only his feet. This video captures Kleiman in the semifinals of a recent Spanish talent search show. Kleiman’s example is a reminder not to let anything keep you from doing what you want to do. via Beatportal
The creators of Mixxx – the free, open source DJ software – are looking for a community coordinator: Would you like volunteer with the project, but don’t know how to code? If so, we might have found the role for you – We are officially looking for a Mixxx Community Coordinator. As the Mixxx community… Read More Mixxx Looking For Community Coordinator
These guys aren’t laying down the turntable science yet, but the RobotLab Juke Bots are still pretty impressive.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDfhez6jit0 A preview for As the Technics Spin (to be released in February 2009). As The Technics Spin is the second movie release from DJ Rob Swift (X-ecutioners, Ill Insanity). In this latest installment, Rob embellishes on what it took to create his unique style of Djing. via CrateKings
DJ Tech Tools’ break down of how the Fader FX theory has been applied to the VCI-100SE layout for Traktor Pro. More details here.
DJ EGADZ‘s reinterpretation of What We Are Destined To Do. The video was performed and recorded live – no loops or background tracks. All sounds are programmed onto the buttons and played in real time. Directed by Patrick Guera. via CrateKings
Grandmaster Flash, one of the godfathers of turntablism, plans to release a comeback album in 2009, that sounds like it could be an interesting project. The Bridge: Concept Of A Culture has as its theme the global impact of hip hop, and will feature guest spots from Natacha Atlas and others, including a lot of the hip… Read More Grandmaster Flash Working On Comeback Album
DJ MIKKU + Lucidhouse – an extract from live audio visual performance at Riki Tik Brighton. Audio mix by: DJ Mikku from the LumberjackS (Paris) Visuals: Lucidhouse
