Recent DJ Equipment News & Reviews

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....

Denon DJ SC3900 Confirmed

After teasing everyone with a quick video with DJ Switch showing off the scratching prowess of a new machine, Denon DJ has finally let the cat out of the bag! Introducing the newest Multi-Media player form Denon DJ dubbed the SC3900. The SC3900 looks very similar to the current Denon DN-S3700 with a few more MIDI and controller buttons for the DJ software users. The SC3900 will be able to play CD's, USB flash/hard drives, SD Cards (speculation), and will have a Traktor mapping from the factory to support the new Cue/Sample buttons in the upper left hand corner of the unit. Check inside for more details and the teaser video....

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....

Hercules HDP DJ-Pro M1001 DJ Headphones Review

Hercules, the new DJ controller company on the block, has started producing their very own DJ-grade headphones for the masses. There are a few different models out on the market right now, but we opted to take the new Hercules HDP DJ-Pro M1001 top-of-the-line professional DJ Headphones for a spin in our lab for a full stress-test. Check out our Full HD-Video review of the Hercules HDP M1001 Professional DJ Headphones to see if they suit your DJ or Production needs.

Gemini CDJ-700 Unboxing & First Impressions Video

We've been patiently waiting about a year now for Gemini to unveil it's newest CDJ unit for the masses. Wait no more as the Gemini CDJ-700 Multi-media player is now available on store shelves for all to own and use. On the heels of this announcement, Gemini decided to lend us a brand new review unit to put it through its paces. The full HD-Video review is coming shortly, but check out the unboxing and first impressions video in the meantime to see a quick product rundown....

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Griffin Technology StudioConnect & MIDIConnect for IOS

Griffin Technology is coming out with some cool and innovative products for music enthusiasts that create solutions to common problems. Their newest creation is the StudioConnect and MIDIConnect IOS devices that allow users to connect their iPad, iPod, and iPhones directly up to MIDI devices for recording, playback, and all around music creation. The StudioConnect works with GarageBand to allow users to edit, track, overdub and make music on their iPad on the convenient Charging dock. There is also MIDI-in and MIDI-out AND audio-in and audio-out as well....

Gemini RS-415USB Loudspeaker with USB/SD Playback

Gemini has been on their grind lately releasing some new speakers and products geared towards Mobile DJ's and small event users on a budget. This time they have released the new Gemini RS-415USB Powered Loudspeaker that has on-board USB and SD card ports for direct music or track playback. There is also a bright LCD screen with controls for Play/Pause, Stop, Repeat, or Track Skip giving users the ability to locate their tracks. This 300-watt system includes a 15-inch woofer and a Titanium driver for the highs all in one compact and mobile package. Details inside....

NI Traktor Kontrol S2 Price Drop!

Native Instruments is giving everyone a reason to rejoice! If you've been putting off purchasing a new all-in-one Traktor controller, then this is the time to act. The Traktor Kontrol S2 is now available for only $449 on the official NI website, but AMS actually has them for only $400 in our "Buy" links. That's a serious discount consisting of a full $200 price drop. That means you get the nice MIDI mappable, all-in-one controller with a full version of the powerful Traktor 2 Pro software. You need to act now because this deal will expire on March 31st 2012. Check inside to see our full video review and to purchase your new Traktor Kontrol S2 for the new low price....

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Hercules HDP DJ-Pro M1001 Headphones Unboxing Video

Hercules, the very popular DJ controller company, has recently released their new line of DJ headphones. Hercules sent me a pair of their Premium Model HDP DJ-Pro M1001 Professional DJ Headphones so that I could get them in the Lab and put them through our strenuous testing for a full HD-Video review which will be complete within the next two weeks. In the meantime, check out this quick unboxing and first impressions video so that you can get an idea of what they look and feel like straight out of the box. HD-Video inside....

NI Traktor Scratch MK2 Color Vinyl

The new Native Instruments MK2 high-resolution vinyl timecode pieces have now been released in full color! The Traktor Scratch control vinyl now comes in red, white, black, blue, and clear to suit any DJ's color needs. The new MK2 vinyl was released last year as the newer and slightly improved timecode control piece for the Traktor Scratch analog users. All of the new colors are available from the NI online shop or your local dealer for only $20 a set. Check inside for the press release and buy links....

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NAMM 2012: Audio Technica ATH-M50WH Headphones

Audio Technica has just released the ATH-M50W professional studio monitoring headphones which are the all-white version of AT's best ATH-M50 headphones. Users will get the same comfort and sound quality found on the originals along with a nice fresh color to boot. They have a fully collapsible and swivel design making them great for DJ's as well as producers and music makers. They are lightweight and have a very high power handling capability on the 45mm drivers. They will cost about $200 at retail and we'll let you know if they are worth it....

Pioneer HDJ-2000 Headphones Review

The Pioneer HDJ-2000 headphones are the top-of-the-line Premier DJ Headphones which promise to provide users with high sound quality, superb build quality, and almost every feature that a professional or performing DJ would want or need out of their best headphones.

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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....

NAMM 2012: Alesis MIDI Keyboards

Alesis has announced three new USB MIDI keyboard controllers at this year's NAMM show in California. The Q-series USB MIDI controllers can easily connect to any Mac, PC, iOS devices and other MIDI modules, samplers, and synthesizers. There is a Q61 (a 61-key controller), a QX61 (a 61-key controller with programmable drumpads, knobs, and faders), and a QX25 (a 25-key controller with drumpads, knobs and buttons). Check the full press release inside for more information and prices....

NAMM 2012: Samson Stage 266 Dual Wireless Microphones

Samson has just released a few new products for the NAMM 2012 show, but my favorite of the bunch is the Stage 266 Dual Wireless Microphone system. This dual VHF transmitter has a volume knob for each microphone and each handheld microphone runs on a 9-Volt battery that is good for a 10-hour run time. They are advertised as having the best clarity amongst most wireless microphone systems. Perhaps we will get a set in the lab for a full video review. Check out the press release inside....

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