Introducing DJ PowerTools – Sound Packs for Controllers:
DJ PowerTools are the world’s first sound packs designed for controllerists. Using cue points and effects, any DJ can play synth instruments inside DJ software and remix songs on the fly.
Basically they are designed MP3s to allow digital users extra toys to play with. Arranged by key each sample provides a sound arranged in the pentatonic scale so they are easy to play with and create interesting on the fly arrangements. Intended for Traktor and Serato Djs users that want synth and clip functionality directly in their software.
At the minute there only seems to be Dubstep packs available but I would expect to see more soon.
Numark iDJ:
So bad I had to share - It's a fisher price toy that you connect to an iPad and then you use to become the world’s greatest Deejay...Probably
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It's £80 so would probably make a good gift for a child at a push but would you give a kid an iPad for this??
I could not find an official video so this was the closest I could get.
How to Make A Custom Audio Cable:
Another video from Djtechtools here and this one is probably a bit nerdy - A basic guide on how to make your own cables. If you have never done this before then you might be shocked how much a quick trip to Maplins could save you plus you can always put some pretty cool covers on your wires so they stand out in a Dj booth. Making you look less of a nerd and more of a really cool guy.
Say Hello to KONKREET PERFORMER:
OMG look at all the pretty lights! I want it.
KONKREET PERFORMER is a first of a kind visual OSC (Open Sound Control) controller and visualizer for your DAW / Synth / Drum Machine / Sampler etc.
KONKREET PERFORMER aims to be used in the studio and on stage. It addresses digital music control and performance in a whole new and unique way -- be ready to explore multitouch to the extreme they say - although it looks like a pretty standard way of touching the screen to me.
Guides for using it with Live and Reaktor are already available on their website
Finally a couple of websites:
First is headline.fm a new way of promoting yourself and your music through the use of band bucks - Earned by creating an account, linking it to your pages (Facebook, Myspace, Twitter) and displaying music/promotions from other users. I have only just found it so not sure how good it will be but the idea is interesting for sure.
Lastly Bullseyehub. These guys got in contact with me last week and spent a bit of time going through what they can offer. It's a good service that can manage your mailing and phone contacts lists, large scale mail out, mobile adverts, and posts to lots of event sites automatically without the need to log in and enter the details on each. You can even set up timed status updates on Facebook and Twitter and drill in to who people are responding to your news. It's a paid service so you will need to contact them to find how much it will cost for the tools you want but as it is already being used by the likes of Defective Records and the Ministry of Sound, you can expect to hear more about them.
That's it...Enjoy
Mark (",)
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