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MIXMATS.com Custom DJ Slipmats (Video) Review
Everyone who spins vinyl on a set of analog turntables is eventually going to need a nice quality set of slipmats in order to perfect your craft. Every turntable usually comes with some form of slipmat but it would be much better to have something better suited to your own style and taste. Introducing the new high-quality custom slipmats by MIXMATS.com. These Mixmats slipmats have a nice heavy weight to them and the image reproduction is stunning. Check out our quick rundown review video for more details and to get your limited time %15 off discount code after the jump.
Novation Automap v.4.3 Released (Video)
Novation has just released the latest and most powerful version of Automap for Music-Producers. The v4.3 update brings support for Logic Express, Studio One, Digital Performer and Reaper, adding to the list of other supported DAWs including Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase, Reason and Ableton Live. It also improves plug-in performance with Ableton Live and re-introduces the popular Follow Focus feature, which enables you to automatically focus on the plug-in you are currently using. All this means that you can now use Novation Automap when making beats for even more versatility. Press release and video inside....
Pioneer DJ Wins 5 Awards at WMC 2012
The Pioneer DJ Division won a total of five awards the 27th annual International Dance Music Awards held at the recent 2012 Winter Music Conference, including Manufacturer of the Year and Best New Product award for the DDJ-T1 DJ controller. Pioneer DJ also won awards for Best Headphones (HDJ-2000), Best CD player (CDJ-2000) and Best Mixer (DJM-900nexus). Check inside for more information and for the full press release....
American DJ Expo Express Contest
American DJ, the premier DJ equipment supply company, is teaming up with the Atlantic City DJ Expo to give away some great prizes including a grand prize of an all-expense paid trip to the DJ Expo Held at the Taj Mahal Casino Hotel on August 13, 14, and 15 which will include airfare, transportation, three-night hotel stay and two free passes to the 2012 DJ Expo. DJbooth.net always has lots of fun at the Atlantic City DJ Expo and 2012 will be no exception! Enter the contest to win your tickets for free. Check inside for more information and rules on how to enter the contest....
Audio Technica Solid Bass Headphones (Video)
Audio Technica has just announced their newest headphones for DJ's and overall listening pleasure called the Solid Bass Headphones. The new Solid Bass Headphones are featured in this video and shows dubstep phenom Marquese Scott to defying the laws of gravity...and getting his beat back. The ATH-WS70 Solid Bass Over-the-Ear headphones are advertised as being very comfortable and very loud and crisp with the 40mm drivers and dual chamber bass response. Check out the video and specs inside.
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Production Gear: Reason Essentials
Propellerhead's Reason Production Software has always been a strong music-making solution at a reasonable price. Now Propellerhead has announced that they are lowering the price of Reason Essentials even more so that anyone who wants to get into the production world can easily do so. Reason Essentials is a lite production studio software that allows producers to make beats and music straight out the box for only $130. There is also a bundle with the USB Balance interface and the Reason Essentials Software to make production even easier for only $450. Full Press release and links inside....
Behringer: U-PHONO UFO202 (Video)
The Behringer U-PHONO UFO202 is a new USB interface that allows users to transfer their analog vinyl or audio cassette tapes into a digital file format. This interface can now work perfectly with iPads in order to allow users the opportunity to transfer these analog files directly to the digital realm right on a portable iPad. The process is very simple and the video will show you just how easy the whole setup really is. At only $34 retail, you can't really beat it. Check out the video inside to see for yourself....
Production Gear: Novation Daniel Fisher UltraNova Soundpack
Novation UltraNova users are in for a special treat. Daniel Fisher will be releasing a series of four soundpacks in the year of 2012 for all the music-makers out there that want some fresh new sounds to play with on their UltraNova production station. Volume one is available for free download for current Novation UltraNova users and it will comprise of 30 sounds by one of the industry's most talented sound designers. Check the full press release and instructions to get your free download after the jump....
ThinkGeek Drum Machine Shirt
Have you ever thought about what it would feel like to actually make a real beat on your chest while waiting in line at a local drive-thru? Or how about when you are in school hanging out with some friends? Well, now you can do that and a bit more with the new ThinkGeek Drum Machine T-shirt. This shirt has a built in drumpad with seven buttons, on-board speaker, and nine built-in drum kits to switch up the sounds as you wish. You can even record and playback loops if you wish. All this goodness for only $35....
Numark Acquires Sonivox For Virtual Instrument Technology
Numark and it's sister companies are positioning themselves to be the go-to company for everything that has to do with the manipulation, playback, and creation of music. The Jack O'Donnell group has now added Sonivox to their current lineup that consists of Numark, Akai Pro, Alesis, Alto Pro and ION Audio. The Sonivox acquisition means that the company now has an investment into Virtual Instrument Technology that is compatible with desktop's, laptop's, PC's, Mac's, iOS and many other devices. Check out the full press release inside....
NAMM 2012 The Biggest Show Yet
This year's 2012 NAMM show was the biggest yet, with the most registrants attending the show than ever before. None of the participants were disappointed either, with almost every DJ company showing something new and innovative at this year's show. Not only was the gear on-point, but the performances and shows were also huge hits as well. Check out the full press release, pics, and links to see how it all went down and to see our full DJbooth.net Exclusive video coverage....
2012 McDonald’s Flavor Battle
The Flavor Battle is a McDonald's 365 Black initiative that supports Hip-Hop culture and the future stars of the industry. These future stars went head-to-head for the last three months on flavorbattle.com for a chance to rep their region at the 2012 Flavor Battle Finale. The Flavor Battle was hosted by beatbox legend, Doug E. Fresh and held at Cameo Theatre in Miami Beach on Thursday, February 9, 2012. Only the top three DJ's with the most votes went to the final event to battle it out for the $10,000 grand prize. Check out how it all went down inside....
iConnectMUSE Digital iOS USB Mixer
A nice compact mini-mixer is about to hit the market from iConnectivity for iOS devices and and other USB PC or MAC computers. Introducing the new iConnectMUSE six-input/six-output mixer that allows users to take professional quality mixing capabilities on the go. There is two 1/4" inputs with 2 USB ports to connect to iOS devices or computers, an ethernet port, a mini headphone jack, and another USB host port for Hub capabilities. Check inside for more information, pricing, and the video....
CES 2012: SOUL Electronics New Ludacris Headphones Concepts
For their first time at the CES show, SOUL Electronics unveiled seven new Ludacris headphones designs that will be available later this year. The Ludacris Headphones by SOUL Electronics are making waves in the audio and music production industries as one of the main competitors to the Beats By Dre headphones that everyone seems to love. Soul Electronics showed off some silver, chrome, and gold limited edition models at the show along with other fresh new color combos so that users can have great sound and look good at the same time. More information inside....
Audio Technica 50th Anniversary Products
Audio Technica is celebrating 50 years of Audio equipment excellence and is reproducing some of its popular gear to in special limited edition 50th formats. The products include ATH-M50s/LE Professional Studio Monitor Headphones, ATM25/LE Hypercardioid Dynamic Instrument Microphone, AE4100/LE Cardioid Dynamic Handheld Microphone, AE5400/LE Cardioid Condenser Handheld Microphone, AE6100/LE Hypercardioid Dynamic Handheld Microphone, AT4050/LE Multi-pattern Condenser Microphone and AT4050URUSHI Multi-pattern Condenser Microphone. Check inside for Pics & Links....
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