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New Gear: Serato SL4, Pioneer DDJ, and Traktor Pro 2

Mar 022011

This spring expect to be thrown in a world of change in the DJ world. With turntables being put in the storage room and more people excepting controllerists as legitimate DJs, companies are rushing in to set the new standard. Pioneer who everyone thought would never release a midi controller, especially with the CDJ-2000 reaching shelves not to long ago, has announced two midi controllers to be out in April. The DDJ-T1(Traktor) and DDJ-S1(Serato) will basically mimic two CDJ’s and a mixer only without the CD drives. With these you also can control features of Serato and Traktor like loops, effects, and cues. With these being just a little over $1000 I would think that they would be a nice alternative to CDJ’s and also prepare a DJ for clubs in the future that might have CDJ’s as a standard without having to spend $5000 on a setup. Also Pioneer will be releasing the DJM900Nexus which will be an update to their DJM800. Expect a later review on this on. Continue reading »

March 2, 2011 Posted by Chris Macom Gear No Responses »

Linn Drum II?

Jan 192011

My techno fiends and I have been anxiously awaiting the arrival of the Linn Drum II, an analogue drum synthesizer and sequencer from Dave Smith(Prophet) and Roger Linn(MPC). These two guys have been revolutionizing electronic instruments now for ages and plan to do that again with their new release. This machine started being rumored around the internet in 2008 with pictures of different designs but never a release date. Finally after a few years this idea has evolved into the Tempest being released by Dave Smith Instruments and later a Linn Drum II being release by Roger Linn’s company. The Tempest will be analogue and the Linn Drum II will be more towards the digital side. The Tempest will run about $2000 but will be well worth it. Everyone is already comparing it to a Machinedrum, but I think the analogue sounds of the Tempest will be far superior. So here is a video from Namm 2011 to inspire you.

January 19, 2011 Posted by Chris Macom Gear 3 Responses »

Octave One on Tokyo

Sep 242010

Here is a sweet video for ya’ll featuring Octave One talking about their experiences playing in Tokyo. You’ll hear them talking about Function Ones. Function Ones are high quality speakers made for installation in large clubs and for open air events like festivals. They are installed in major LA and Chicago clubs and are supposed to be the next level in live sound.

September 24, 2010 Posted by Chris Macom DJ Footage, Gear 1 Response »

Moldover- Inventor/Musician

Aug 272010

Moldover has got to be the nuttiest musician I have come across in a long time. With so many inventions under his sleeve, I wonder how he even has time to make music. My favorite contraption of his has got to be the Octomasher. Eight midi controllers, each taken apart by him and completely remastered into their own instrument, in which eight people can collaborate together to create an interesting live experience. His music is also extremely good and crosses between multiple genres including IDM, Hip-Hop, Techno, and Rock. He is now touring with his newest invention, Mojo, which is granting him much praise. Make sure to check out his site www.moldover.com for more info on his music and crazy inventions.