For DJs on-the-go, the DJ2GO2 from Numark ($79) is the portable option many need. I know I would. The smallest full-featured DJ controller available is small enough to fit on top of your laptop and is easy to setup and connect to speakers through the master 1/8" output. The DJ2GO2 has a built-in sound card, crossfader, two channels with pitch control, headphone output, and the ability to browse and load songs. It's ideal for smaller gigs, as an emergency backup, or for preparing for your next big showcase. Find out more information on Numark website.
It was a sad day for DJ's and vinyl fans when the best turntables in the world suddenly went out of production. Well that mood is finally about to change due to Panasonic has announced that the Technics SL-1200 line is back with the brand new Technics SL-1200GAE Turntable ($TBA). This marks the 50th anniversary of the classic table, which is not only the preference for DJs, but also makes a great centerpiece in any home audio setup. The resurrected deck added some subtle design changes, along with a high sensitive tonearm and a brass top platter. The SL-1200 line will officially be back this summer and I for one will have to get me a pair.
It has been a while, but I'm proud to provide the next volume of TCL Mixtape Series mixed by DJ Glazye. DJ Glazye is another friend of mine from good old Ohio. He has provided a sick and wonderful journey through some Glitch Hop. He was even kind enough to provide a little background for all of you readers out there and this is what he had to say:
I started djing back in 97, I play Glitch-Hop, Breaks, DnB, House. Most of the music I play is Glitch Techy influences. I came up in the NE Ohio Electronic Music scene. Some of the artist I like include Stephan Jacobs, Blunt Instrument, Dj Shadow, Tim Ismag, Myselor, Opiou, Koan Sound, AMB, Culprate, and Jpod to name a few.
This set was recorded live at The Lounge in Akron, Ohio last month at a party called "Next Stop Detroit" to get party people ready for DEMF and he was nice enough to share. So get your listening on and start downloading away.
DJ TechTools have updated their original MIDI Fighter controller and added a 3D gyroscope to their arcade button Midi Fighter midi controller. This will now allow DJs to change parameters like pitch, volume and effects to be controlled by simply moving it around. To me this would only be for DJs who don't like spending most of their time dancing around their laptop screen.
The Midi Fighter 3D includes a 16-button array of arcade-like buttons, that can be used as midi triggers and can be configured to any style of color theme that you would like, just in case one color was not enough to keep you focused. The midi controller will run you about $250, shipping sometime in April. So if you don't want to stand behind your laptop screen the whole time and you want to dance with your audience then this bad boy is for you!
This is going to be a hot show, not because it's in Tampa but because it has some great talent heating up the dance floor. The Identity Festival is a one day festival packed full of great electronic music. The line up for the Tampa show is off the hook with acts like Kaskade, Pretty Lights, DJ Shadow, Steve Aoki, The Crystal Method and more... Tickets are still available for this festival if you have the time to take off work or school on a Wednesday. If you can make it out, I will see you there. If you want to see what you'll be missing check out the video below.
Sorry for the short notice, but I will be playing again at The Hookah Lounge in Clearwater on August 20th from 10pm - 2am. You should come on out and hear some good ambient/indie/dubstep for the evening while you enjoy your delicious hookah. They have 65 different flavors of Shisha for the picking. It's $15.00 bucks for unlimited and $8.00 for a single. If you haven’t been, it's well worth checking out. See you there!
