Pioneer DJ Intros DDJ-RZX DJ + VJ Controller

Pioneer DJ has announced the DDJ-RZX, a combination DJ/VJ controller, designed to make the most of the new rekordbox video Plus Pack for rekordbox dj. The DDJ-RZX is a 4-channel professional controller for DJs and anyone who wants to bring videos into their performances. Here’s the official intro video:

Pioneer DJ + Dave Smith Toraiz SP-16 Sampler At Musikmesse 2016

At Musikmesse 2016, Pioneer DJ and Dave Smith Instruments introduced the Toraiz SP-16 Sampler. Here’s a video overview, via Sonic State: The sampler features an touch screen and layout, 16 sampler engines, dual analog filters based on Dave Smith Instruments Prophet-6 synthesizer and quantize via Pro DJ Link. Pricing and Availability The TORAIZ SP-16 will… Read More Pioneer DJ + Dave Smith Toraiz SP-16 Sampler At Musikmesse 2016

Pioneer Turns $799 RMX-1000 Into An iPad App

Pioneer has introduced RMX-1000 for iPad – a tactile app that lets you add high-quality FX via Audiobus and Inter-App Audio. Originally launched in 2012, the hardware RMX-1000 is a popular effector that can be used in the studio and for DJ performances. The RMX-1000 app emulates the hardware to deliver touchscreen control of Scene FX, Isolate FX, X-PAD FX and… Read More Pioneer Turns $799 RMX-1000 Into An iPad App

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