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[Video] American Audio MXR-Series Demos

The brand new American Audio 10 MXR, 14 MXR, and 19-MXR controller-mixers can both act as analog mixers and full out DJ controllers for your favorite DJ software. Each comes bundled with a special edition of Virtual DJ LE that will allow users to mix in MIDI mode right out of the box. All of the AA MXR mixer-controllers both also have full 4-in/4-out soundcards that are capable of CDJ or vinyl timecode playback meaning you can plug your decks directly into one of these mixers and add some Serato control vinyl or CD's and you're ready to mix in DVS mode. Check out the full demo videos for an in-depth look at each after the jump.

Happy Holidays From Native Instruments!

Native Instruments is kicking the holidays off right by giving away some free gifts to those who have shown their support for the NI products. NI is giving away five new Remix Decks Sets for DJ's who want to use them with Traktor and Producers get DRIVER – a screaming filter distortion effect for adding anything from movement to mayhem – works stand-alone in any DAW, and integrates perfectly with MASCHINE. Check inside for details on how to get your free gifts today for XMAS!

Styleflip.com - 25% Off This Month Only

At Styleflip.com users can customize all types of electronics (including DJ equipment) by designing your own custom vinyl skin that will protect and totally change the look of your gear instantly. If you hurry and act now, you can save 25% off your next purchase for this month only. This deal ends on December 31st so that's only one week more! Check out my Vestax PMC-05proIV Styleflip Install DIY Video and get your discount code after the jump.

[Video] Pioneer DJM-T1 New Traktor 2.6 Mapping

Pioneer has now released a brand new .TSI configuration file for the Pioneer DJM-T1 Traktor Certified Mixer that updates the mapping of the on-board MIDI controls so that they work seamlessly with the brand new features found in the Traktor Pro 2.6 DJ Software update. The new update file is available for free download on the Pioneer DJ website and is very easy to setup and install. With the new update DJ's can take advantage of the new Flux Mode, Post-Fader Effects and Macro-Effects features. Check out the Pioneer DJ Walkthrough Video and our HD Review Video after the jump.

[Video] DJ Shiftee: Traktor Kontrol Z2 & Maschine Performance

DJ Shiftee is back at it again but this time he's got even more Native Instruments goodness to show us all. This latest video shows DJ Shiftee ripping it up on the Traktor Kontrol Z2 along side his all gold Technics 1200's and the gold Maschine MK2. DJ Shiftee does it all from scratching, to juggling, to drumming and never skips a beat in the process. Check out this cool new performance video, then head out and get your own Z2 and/or Maschine in time for the holidays!

[Review] Traktor Kontrol Z2

The new Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol Z2 2+2 MIDI Mixer is a heavy-duty Traktor Scratch Certified two-channel professional DJ mixer with on-board Traktor Pro 2.6 MIDI controls for many of the advanced DJ software features such as Loops, Remix Deck Slots, Hotcues, Macro-FX and much more. The Traktor Kontrol Z2 is the first true DJ mixer produced by Native Instruments that will perfectly compliment the Traktor software (with DVS package) while also providing DJ’s with an true analog DJ mixer solution to play non-software sources like audio CD’s from CD decks or vinyl from turntables. Check out my Full HD-Video and written reviews after the jump.

[Video] Traktor Kontrol Z2 Unboxing & First Impressions

The new Traktor created controller-mixer is now in the DJbooth Lab for a full out HD-Video review. The new Traktor Kontrol Z2 2+2 controller/mixer has been available for about a month now, but they've been flying off the store shelves pretty quickly. Fortunately, my good friend's over at Native Instruments sent me a unit directly from Germany so our readers can see exactly what the Z2 is all about. The Full HD-Video and written reviews regarding the new hardware and the Traktor 2.6 Software update will be done within the next week or so. For now, check out our unboxing and first impressions video after the jump to see what the Z2 looks like straight out of the box.

[Video] Studio Scratches Newest Release

I always love a nice, clean, and crisp scratching performance and the peeps over at Studio Scratches seem to always get it right. Check out this new turntablist performance (or practice video as they call it) which is labeled Studio Scratches Glow In The Dark Cuts. They note that the audio is raw - straight out the speakers and picked up by the camera mic, so not the best quality but its all live and direct with no type of editing trickery...Watch the video after the jump.