Tag Archive: DJ
Traktor Kontrol X1- First ‘hands on’ video
by Paul Dakeyne, in DJ Gear, No Comments
It can occasionally be a bit of a bummer living a considerable distance away from our great metropolis, proven by the fact that I sometimes miss ‘exclusive debuts’ of gear such as the super cool Traktor Kontrol X1 which was premiered in London yesterday. Ben Scully of DV’s Synergy Music Computer team however, didn’t and took down a video camera to film Traktor Pro being stroked and teased by the Kontrol X1 - and thence followed the ‘oohs and arr’s’ from the assembled masses. A quick email quote from ‘Synergy Ben’ describes … continue reading ‘Traktor Kontrol X1- First ‘hands on’ video’
New Native Instruments Traktor Controller?
by Paul Dakeyne, in DJ Gear, No Comments
Aha! Naughty Native Instruments, slipping this teaser video out and not telling us anything about it. Richie Hawtin is your DJ, and what’s that he’s using with DJ mixing software Traktor Pro in his latest live gig? Well, the innovative Maschine for sure, and we know all about that thanks very much.. But wait, there’s a pair of controllers with the NI badge on. Don’t they look the ‘dogs’ B’s?! … continue reading ‘New Native Instruments Traktor Controller?’
James Hyman - Musically yours!
by Paul Dakeyne, in Broadcast, Digital & New Media, No Comments
Jeez, there are hundreds of DJ’s we could write about here at ‘Musical Notes’. But, there is a.. ‘but’. Each one will have to possess a particular skill or specialty, a technical or creative slant that would be of interest to you, our music producing/instrument playing/studio-recording readers. Well, this guy is someone I’ve long admired and have much respect for. Why? Well, he loves his music, no.. he really loves his music. And my gawd, does he know his music too!?!
James Hyman has fulfilled many music connected roles throughout the past couple of decades, always running concurrently with his time as a DJ. Check this out for a list.. … continue reading ‘James Hyman - Musically yours!’
Mash-Up’s Are Dead, Long live the Mash-Up!
by Paul Dakeyne, in Broadcast, Digital & New Media, No Comments
With a history of ‘megamixing’ and generally messing about with samples and acapella’s myself, you may think I’m a fan of that 21st century audio phenomenon, the ‘Mash-Up’ - and you’d be right: that is as long as they’re … continue reading ‘Mash-Up’s Are Dead, Long live the Mash-Up!’
Numark NS7 - DJ Delight
by Paul Dakeyne, in DJ Gear, No Comments
Technology for digital DJ’s just gets better and better. New kid on the block is definitely this rather dope, bad-ar*e, sic (or whatever the current term is for ‘bloomin’ excellent!) hardware and software combo showcasing … continue reading ‘Numark NS7 - DJ Delight’
EKS move Otus into Pro-DJ World
by Paul Dakeyne, in DJ Gear, No Comments
Finnish manufacturer, EKS, really seem to be getting their aesthetically pleasing, efficiently functional, and uber-cool DJ software controller, the ‘Otus’ into the hands of some ‘name’ artists. Darude, responsible for the massive world-wide dance hit ‘Sandstorm’ in 2000, has recently given his praise..
