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Denon DJ DN-S3700 Rebate 

Nov 13, 2009

Denon DJ is offering a rebate on its DN-S3700 digital media turntable. Through December 31, 2009, each new DN-S3700 purchased through an authorized Denon DJ dealer in the U.S. will make the customer eligible for a $100 mail-in rebate. ...

IK Multimedia iPDJ Mobile Groove Event  

Nov 11, 2009

The first “iPDJ” Mobile Groove Event at Revolution LIVE Nightclub in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on November 20, 2009, will see DJs battle and record music live on their iPhones/iPods with GrooveMaker and FourTracks apps. Featured DJs include DJ Chris Domingo, DJ Scratch-D from Dynamix II and DJ Speechless. ...

Job Listing: Native Instruments Managing Director  

Nov 11, 2009

Native Instruments North America (Los Angeles and) is currently looking for a managing director to head up its U.S. branch. ...

Akai MPK88 Now Shipping  

Nov 10, 2009

The MPK88 performance keyboard controller is now shipping to retailers. The MPK88 features a fully weighted, hammer-action keyboard with assignable keyboard split and after-touch. ...

Dave Smith Instruments Poly Evolver Keyboard Update  

Nov 5, 2009

Dave Smith Instruments has released an updated version of its synthesizer keyboard, the Poly Evolver. The new version boasts 60 potentiometers among its complement of 78 rotary controls. Potentiometers allow the full range of a knob’s values to be accessed in a single turn of about 300 degrees. That simplifies filter sweeps and other more performance-oriented gestures. A kit with ...

Novation Launchpad Shipping  

Nov 4, 2009

The Launchpad ($199) hands-on interactive controller for Ableton Live is now shipping and available in stores and online. ...

Vestax Shipping TR-1 Traktor Controller  

Nov 4, 2009

Now shipping, the TR-1 Traktor Controller is a USB MIDI controller designed with laptop-based DJ legendary Hiroshi Watanabe. The TR-1 is a compact, user-friendly controller designed to emulate the touch and feel of a traditional DJ mixer while providing the features and usability of a laptop-based system. ...

SONiVOX Sampla Hip-Hop Production Sampler  

Oct 28, 2009

Sampla Hip-Hop Production Sampler is a new virtual sampler plug-in for Mac and PC designed for fast and professional-quality sampling, and beat creation for hip-hop producers. ...

Denon DJ, Native Instruments Partnership  

Oct 28, 2009

Denon DJ announces a partnership with Native Instruments for a new software interface for Denon DJ’s DN-HC4500 USB MIDI/audio interface and controller. All DN-HC4500 units are now shipping with Native Instruments Traktor LE software. ...

Numark NSFX  

Oct 19, 2009

The NSFX is an effects controller for use with the company’s NS7 software-performance controller. Numark developed NS7 and NSFX in strategic partnership with software developer Serato....

Allen & Heath Xone:DX  

Oct 13, 2009

The Xone:DX. a new plug-and-play DJ controller, is a 20-channel USB soundcard and features total integration of the brand-new 4-deck Serato ITCH software. ...

N.A.S.A., Indaba Music Remix Contest  

Oct 6, 2009

N.A.S.A. and Indaba Music have launched a star-studded remix contest for artists and fans to collaborate with N.A.S.A. and guest stars from their debut album, The Spirit of Apollo. Participants will remix and mash-up tracks from Kanye West, M.I.A., David Byrne, Tom Waits, Santigold, George Clinton and DJ AM, among others, to create a new N.A.S.A.-inspired song. The winner will be featured on N.A.S.A.'s forthcoming remix album and will receive $1,000. ...

Pioneer CDJ-2000, CDJ-900  

Oct 1, 2009

Two new multiformat digital turntables, the CDJ-2000 and CDJ-900 enable playback of MP3, AAC, WAV and AIFF audio files from CDs and USB memory devices, and from DVDs and SD cards, as well on the CDJ-2000. A USB port located on top of the turntable allows users to connect an external storage device such as a Tonium Pacemaker2 or a hard drive packed with music files,. ...

Boys Noize Prepares Fall North American Tour 

Aug 20, 2009

Readying his second album, Power, due for release in October, Boys Noize announces upcoming fall tour dates....

White Noise Audio Releases the bleep!BOX iPhone App 

Aug 20, 2009

An analog synth/drum machine for your iPhone, bleep!BOX allows users to arrange synth melodies, program drum beats and edit dozens of parameters in real time....

Cakewalk Takes the Sonar V-Studio 100 on Tour 

Aug 20, 2009

Cakewalk will be traveling to select cities to show off the new Sonar V-Studio 100—preregister to win a $100 gift certificate to the retail store where the event is being hosted. ...

Moog Introduces Moog Guitar Model E1 

Aug 20, 2009

The production model of the Moog Guitar, the Model E1 uses the same electronics and pickups as the original Paul Vo Collector Edition, with some changes....

Get Your Shoegaze on With the Depreciation Guild 

Aug 13, 2009

With its 2007 debut, In Her Gentle Jaws, still gaining steam, the Depreciation Guild heads out with Pains of Being Pure at Heart and Cymbals Eat Guitars....

Timbaland and Rockstar Games Partner on Beaterator for Sony PSP 

Aug 13, 2009

Featuring thousands of loops and sounds made by both Timbaland and Rockstar, Beaterator puts portable, professional-level music creation at your fingertips....

Denon Announces the DN-HC5000 DJ Controller for Serato Itch 

Aug 13, 2009

The new Denon DN-HC5000 is a rackmount digital DJ system developed to work with Serato Itch, an integrated software/hardware system....

Universal Audio Releases EMT 250 Classic Reverb Plug-In 

Aug 13, 2009

The EMT 250 Classic Electronic Reverberator ($249) is the latest Powered Plug-In for the UAD-2....

Take the Survey of Awesome & Win an iPod 

Aug 6, 2009

Got five minutes to spare for some fun as well as a chance to win an iPod? The Survey of Awesome is waiting for you! ...

Common & The Roots Take on the Hennessy Artistry Series 

Aug 5, 2009

The Hennessy Artistry series, a four-city slate of musical performances, welcomes curator and headliner Common, with The Roots as house band....

Moby Goes Wall Street for Summer Scoops Live Forum Series 

Aug 5, 2009

Moby and Wall Street Journal columnist Walt Mossberg will discuss music and entertainment in the digital age on Aug. 10, 2009....

PSP Releases oldTimer Compressor Plug-In 

Aug 5, 2009

PSP oldTimer is a vintage-style compressor designed for track and program compression and limiting. ...


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