QUICK HITS
Jun 1, 2006 12:00 PM
STYLIN', PROFILIN'
So you think you're a stylin' DJ, huh? Well then, check out the DJ furniture from Glorious DJ (www.gloriousdj.com). The company makes DJ tables and accessories, including the Cockpit, which sports an anti-vibration metal design and can house two turntables or tabletop CD players, as well as a mixing console; record and CD boxes; and even a lounge couch and chair. You can also purchase an illumination kit for the Cockpit, which makes your table glow red, green, orange or blue. How cool is that?
KLOSE ENCOUNTER
Native Instruments Kontakt 2 software sampler has been making heads explode from its innovative interface, stellar effects and powerful customization. If you really want to learn all the secrets of Kontakt 2 before you burst, buy the Kontakt 2 Made Easy tutorial DVD-ROM ($59; www.native-instruments.com). Its six hours of clear, visual instruction are spread out into nine chapters, such as Interface, Instruments, Mapping, Modulation and more, all of which are divided into several sections that you can jump to using the self-explanatory, Website-like interface.
WEBSITE OF THE MONTH
There are more festivals popping up each year. Now you can keep track of them at www.melodytrip.com. Become a member and get location and lineup info, as well as travel discounts and special offers. So long as your trip involves attending a music festival, the site will help plan accommodations, sightseeing and more. As an artist, you can also showcase your band's music on the site. And MelodyTrip kindly donates a portion of profits to Music Rising, an organization that raises money for musicians affected by last year's Gulf Coast hurricanes.
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