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1 - Sexy and I Know It - LMFAO
2 - We Found Love (feat. Calvin Harris) [Calvin Harris Extended Mix] - Rihanna
3 - Give Me Everything (feat. Ne-Yo, Afrojack & Nayer) - Pitbull
4 - Moves Like Jagger (The Voice Performance) [feat. Christina Aguilera] - Maroon 5
5 - Set Fire To The Rain (Steve Modana Remix) - Fizzy Deejay
6 - Rain Over Me (feat. Marc Anthony) - Pitbull
7 - Without You (feat. Usher) - David Guetta & Usher
8 - Pass At Me (feat. Pitbull) - Timbaland
9 - Good Feeling - Flo Rida
10 - Party Rock Anthem (Audiobot Remix) [feat. GoonRock & Lauren Bennett] - LMFAO
11 - Turn Me On (feat. Nicki Minaj) - David Guetta & Nicki Minaj
12 - Bon, Bon - Pitbull
13 - Wild Ones (feat. Sia) - Flo Rida
14 - Fired Up (F*ck the Rece$$ion!) - Shaggy
15 - Take It to the Hole (feat. Busta Rhymes) - LMFAO
16 - Wepa (remix) - Gloria Estefan
17 - Talk That Talk (feat. Jay-Z) - Rihanna
18 - You Make Me Feel...(feat. Sabi) - Cobra Starship
19 - Don't Wanna Go Home - Jason Derülo
20 - Show Me the Way - Alexandra Stan
21 - Mr. Saxobeat - Alexandra Stan
22 - Gmw - Honorebel
23 - Who Dat Girl (feat. Akon) [8 Barz Club Mix] - Flo Rida
24 - Like a G6 - Far East Movement, The Cataracs & Dev
25 - If I Was You (OMG) [Club Remix] [feat. Snoop Dogg] - Far East Movement
1 -[New] Tonight Is the Night (Oliver Twizt Remix) - Outasight
2 - [New] Havana - The Cubanas
3 - Set Fire To The Rain (Steve Modana Remix) - Fizzy Deejay
4 -[New] Spank It! (Original Mix) - Antranig
5 - [New] Love for Sale (Extended Mix) [feat. Monarchy] - Mickey
6 - Mar Adentro (Il canto della dub) - Gigi de Martino
7 - Shout - Just Kiddin
8 - Alive (Albin Myers Remix) - Adrian Lux
9 - Born This Way (The Remix) - Lady GaGa
10 - Ti Amo (DJ Mix) - Azuro
11 - Out of Your Business (Extended Version) - Raluka
12 - Panik! (Original Mix) - Oscar
13 - An American Man On Moscow - Dany Cohiba
14 - It Don't Stop - DJ Godfather
15 - Boogie On da Floor - Steven Caretti
16 - Pass At Me (feat. Pitbull) - Timbaland
17 - Odd Number (Bare Remix) - Evol Intent, Ewun & Vicious Circle
18 - You Found Me (Club Mix) - Dim Chris
19 - Acid Monks - Alex Kenji & Luigi Rocca
20 - Marry the Night (Afrojack Remix) - Lady GaGa
21 - Where You Wanna Go (New Vocal Radio Edit) [feat. J-Son] - Mischa Daniels
22 - Be Your Sound (Extended Mix) - Cosmic Gate & Emma Hewitt
23 - Stronger (Stronger Club Mix) [feat. Shawnee Taylor] - Eddie Thoneick & Erick Morillo
24 - The way I miss you - Rune RK
25 - Chicago Southside (Original Mix) - Paul Anthony & ZXX
1 - Ni**as in Paris - Kanye West & JAY Z
2 - Talk That Talk (feat. Jay-Z) - Rihanna
3 - I Do It - Big Sean
4 - Cole World - J Cole
5 - Legendary - Wale
6 - Slight Work (feat. Big Sean) - Wale
7 - I'm On One (Edited Version) [feat. Drake, Rick Ross & Lil Wayne] - DJ Khaled
8 - Ballin' (feat. Lil Wayne) - Young Jeezy
9 - Work Out - J Cole
10 - Make Me Proud (feat. Nicki Minaj) - Drake
11 - Electrolytes (feat. Macy Gray & DMX) - N.O.R.E.
12 - Rack City - Tyga
13 - Play the Guitar (feat. André 3000) - B.o.B
14 - She Will (feat. Drake) - Lil Wayne
15 - Dance (A$$) Remix [feat. Nicki Minaj] - Big Sean
16 - Mr. Nice Watch (feat. Jay-Z) - J Cole
17 - Ima Boss (feat. Rick Ross) - Meek Mill
18 - Scared Money (feat. Meek Mill & Pusha T) - N.O.R.E.
19 - Tupac Back (feat. Rick Ross) - Meek Mill
20 - Self Made - Wale, Meek Mill, Pill, Rick Ross & Teedra Moses
21 - Welcome to My Hood (Remix) [feat. Ludacris, Busta Rhymes, Twista, T-Pain, Mavado, Birdman, Ace Hood, Fat Joe, Jadakiss, Bun B, The Game & Waka Flocka Flame]
22 - No Church in the Wild (feat. Frank Ocean) - Kanye West & JAY Z
23 - 6 Foot 7 Foot (feat. Cory Gunz) - Lil Wayne & Cory Gunz
24 - Headlines - Drake
25 - We Don't Get Down Like Y'all (feat. B.o.B) - T.I.
1 - Badmind Cyah Stop We - Aidonia
2 - Plead My Cause - Monty G
3 - Me Blood a Boil - Khago
4 - Girl A You Mi Love - Red Fox & Mr. Easy
5 - I'm Drinking / Rum & Red Bull - Bennie Man
6 - Real Badman - Vybz Kartel
7 - Girlz Dem Luv We - Shaggy
8 - Skip to My Luu - Serani
9 - No Games- Serani
10 - Hand Inna Di Air - Assassin
11 - Baddest Wine - Alison Hinds & Ziggy Ranks
12 - Bounce a Gal - Chan Dizzy
13 - Hold You (Hold Yuh) - Gyprian
14 - I Am Blessed - mr vegas
15 - Hello Badmind - Chan Dizzy
16 - Benz Punany - Vybz Kartel
17 - Nuh More Dan Mi - Vybz Kartel
18 - Buddy Buddy (raw dancehall) - charlie blacks
19 - Dutty Wine - tony matterhorn
20 - Tek Weh Yuhself - Mr Vegas
21 - Bend Over - RDX
22 - Hear My Cry - Demarco
23 - Just You and I - Ricky Blaze
24 - None A Dem - Shabba Ranks
25 - Step Aside (Beep Beep) [feat. Mr Lexx] (RMX)
26 - Put Your Drinks Up - Wayne Wonder
27 - Mr. Fete - Machel Montano
28 - Dem Fear We - Assassin
29 - Trini Roadmix - Benjai (Soca mix) [Soca mix] - DJ Master K
30 - Go Go Wine - Vybz Kartel
1 - Far Away (feat. Chris Richardson) - Tyga
2 - 5 O'Clock (feat. Lily Allen & Wiz Khalifa) - T-Pain
3 - Body 2 Body (feat. Chris Brown) - Ace Hood
4 - How to Love - Lil Wayne
5 - My Last (feat. Chris Brown) - Big Sean
6 - You da One - Rihanna
7 - Out of My Head (feat. Trey Songz) - Lupe Fiasco
8 - Best Thing I Never Had - Beyoncé
9 - Motivation (feat. Lil Wayne) - Kelly Rowland
10 - Find Your Love - Drake
11 - Down On Me (feat. 50 Cent) - Jeremih & 50 Cent
12 - So Fresh (feat. Nas) - CJ Hilton
13 - All I Want Is You (feat. J. Cole) - Miguel
14 - Ain't Leavin Without You - Jaheim
15 - Ladies' Night (Treat Her Like Heaven) - R. Kelly
16 - Lay It On Me (feat. Big Sean) - Kelly Rolwland
17 - Up All Night - Drake & Nicki Minaj
18 - Feelin Me Right Now - Kelly Rowland
19 - Beautiful - Noel Gourdin
20 - One In a Million - Ne-Yo
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Charts only contain music available on itunes, Amazon, or other legal sites (except for the retro section).
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1 -[New] Tonight Is the Night (Oliver Twizt Remix) - Outasight
2 - [New] Havana - The Cubanas
3 - Set Fire To The Rain (Steve Modana Remix) - Fizzy Deejay
4 -[New] Spank It! (Original Mix) - Antranig
5 - [New] Love for Sale (Extended Mix) [feat. Monarchy] - Mickey
6 - Mar Adentro (Il canto della dub) - Gigi de Martino
7 - Shout - Just Kiddin
8 - Alive (Albin Myers Remix) - Adrian Lux
9 - Born This Way (The Remix) - Lady GaGa
10 - Ti Amo (DJ Mix) - Azuro
11 - Out of Your Business (Extended Version) - Raluka
12 - Panik! (Original Mix) - Oscar
13 - An American Man On Moscow - Dany Cohiba
14 - It Don't Stop - DJ Godfather
15 - Boogie On da Floor - Steven Caretti
16 - Pass At Me (feat. Pitbull) - Timbaland
17 - Odd Number (Bare Remix) - Evol Intent, Ewun & Vicious Circle
18 - You Found Me (Club Mix) - Dim Chris
19 - Acid Monks - Alex Kenji & Luigi Rocca
20 - Marry the Night (Afrojack Remix) - Lady GaGa
21 - Where You Wanna Go (New Vocal Radio Edit) [feat. J-Son] - Mischa Daniels
22 - Be Your Sound (Extended Mix) - Cosmic Gate & Emma Hewitt
23 - Stronger (Stronger Club Mix) [feat. Shawnee Taylor] - Eddie Thoneick & Erick Morillo
24 - The way I miss you - Rune RK
25 - Chicago Southside (Original Mix) - Paul Anthony & ZXX
1 - Ni**as in Paris - Kanye West & JAY Z
2 - Talk That Talk (feat. Jay-Z) - Rihanna
3 - I Do It - Big Sean
4 - Cole World - J Cole
5 - Legendary - Wale
6 - Slight Work (feat. Big Sean) - Wale
7 - I'm On One (Edited Version) [feat. Drake, Rick Ross & Lil Wayne] - DJ Khaled
8 - Ballin' (feat. Lil Wayne) - Young Jeezy
9 - Work Out - J Cole
10 - Make Me Proud (feat. Nicki Minaj) - Drake
11 - Electrolytes (feat. Macy Gray & DMX) - N.O.R.E.
12 - Rack City - Tyga
13 - Play the Guitar (feat. André 3000) - B.o.B
14 - She Will (feat. Drake) - Lil Wayne
15 - Dance (A$$) Remix [feat. Nicki Minaj] - Big Sean
16 - Mr. Nice Watch (feat. Jay-Z) - J Cole
17 - Ima Boss (feat. Rick Ross) - Meek Mill
18 - Scared Money (feat. Meek Mill & Pusha T) - N.O.R.E.
19 - Tupac Back (feat. Rick Ross) - Meek Mill
20 - Self Made - Wale, Meek Mill, Pill, Rick Ross & Teedra Moses
21 - Welcome to My Hood (Remix) [feat. Ludacris, Busta Rhymes, Twista, T-Pain, Mavado, Birdman, Ace Hood, Fat Joe, Jadakiss, Bun B, The Game & Waka Flocka Flame]
22 - No Church in the Wild (feat. Frank Ocean) - Kanye West & JAY Z
23 - 6 Foot 7 Foot (feat. Cory Gunz) - Lil Wayne & Cory Gunz
24 - Headlines - Drake
25 - We Don't Get Down Like Y'all (feat. B.o.B) - T.I.
1 - Badmind Cyah Stop We - Aidonia
2 - Plead My Cause - Monty G
3 - Me Blood a Boil - Khago
4 - Girl A You Mi Love - Red Fox & Mr. Easy
5 - I'm Drinking / Rum & Red Bull - Bennie Man
6 - Real Badman - Vybz Kartel
7 - Girlz Dem Luv We - Shaggy
8 - Skip to My Luu - Serani
9 - No Games- Serani
10 - Hand Inna Di Air - Assassin
11 - Baddest Wine - Alison Hinds & Ziggy Ranks
12 - Bounce a Gal - Chan Dizzy
13 - Hold You (Hold Yuh) - Gyprian
14 - I Am Blessed - mr vegas
15 - Hello Badmind - Chan Dizzy
16 - Benz Punany - Vybz Kartel
17 - Nuh More Dan Mi - Vybz Kartel
18 - Buddy Buddy (raw dancehall) - charlie blacks
19 - Dutty Wine - tony matterhorn
20 - Tek Weh Yuhself - Mr Vegas
21 - Bend Over - RDX
22 - Hear My Cry - Demarco
23 - Just You and I - Ricky Blaze
24 - None A Dem - Shabba Ranks
25 - Step Aside (Beep Beep) [feat. Mr Lexx] (RMX)
26 - Put Your Drinks Up - Wayne Wonder
27 - Mr. Fete - Machel Montano
28 - Dem Fear We - Assassin
29 - Trini Roadmix - Benjai (Soca mix) [Soca mix] - DJ Master K
30 - Go Go Wine - Vybz Kartel
1 - Far Away (feat. Chris Richardson) - Tyga
2 - 5 O'Clock (feat. Lily Allen & Wiz Khalifa) - T-Pain
3 - Body 2 Body (feat. Chris Brown) - Ace Hood
4 - How to Love - Lil Wayne
5 - My Last (feat. Chris Brown) - Big Sean
6 - You da One - Rihanna
7 - Out of My Head (feat. Trey Songz) - Lupe Fiasco
8 - Best Thing I Never Had - Beyoncé
9 - Motivation (feat. Lil Wayne) - Kelly Rowland
10 - Find Your Love - Drake
11 - Down On Me (feat. 50 Cent) - Jeremih & 50 Cent
12 - So Fresh (feat. Nas) - CJ Hilton
13 - All I Want Is You (feat. J. Cole) - Miguel
14 - Ain't Leavin Without You - Jaheim
15 - Ladies' Night (Treat Her Like Heaven) - R. Kelly
16 - Lay It On Me (feat. Big Sean) - Kelly Rolwland
17 - Up All Night - Drake & Nicki Minaj
18 - Feelin Me Right Now - Kelly Rowland
19 - Beautiful - Noel Gourdin
20 - One In a Million - Ne-Yo
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01/23/2012
Picking out the best DJ Controller of 2011 wasn’t easy. It came down to which DJ Controller allowed one to be the most creative and had the best hardware layout for easy functionality.
At the end the Pioneer DDJ-ERGO-V came out ahead of the pack. Its revolutionary design and compact size set a new high standard for
DJ Controllers. Even though it did win we have to warn that the Ergo is probably a firmware update away of being totally stable. But the
foundation of this unit and Pioneer DJ’s reputation of excellence make this a DJ Controller to behold.
It’s Raneing Mixers.
Rane’s new Mixer arsenal.
01/20/2012
Rane kicks ass with three new mixers for Serato Scratch Live.
New Rane Mixers homepage.
imixmag wishes you, your family, loved ones and DJ equipment the best for 2012. Thank you for being a part of the imixmag family in 2011 and look forward to even bigger things from us in 2012.
Some thoughts for the New Year.
Make every second of every minute count. Be good to those who are good to you and always let them know how
you appreciate their love. Be as productive as possible but never forget to take time to enjoy the beauty of life.
Be kind to those around you and if possible help those less fortunate. Last but not least try to make a positive impact on
those around you. No matter how little the deed is, any act of kindness makes this world a better
place and creates a flow of positive energy not only around you, but the world.
If you’re a mobile DJ then you’re definitely going to need a hard flight case to protect that sexy Pioneer DDJ ERGO.
Have no fear, the Odyssey FRERGO should be available early January. Weight 14 lbs, street price, $179.
Every month we’ll be giving away two imixmag “DJs of the World” t-shirts. This will be done through the imixmag Facebook page.
To kick things off we are giving away seven shirts from now through December 31st.
So go to our Facebook page and “Like” it. This will start you off on your chances of winning one- good luck.
view the t-shirt video
The official imixmag t-shirt page
Here are some of the rules:
You must "Like" the imixmag Facebook Page.
imixmag will post randomnly through Facebook for the giveaway.
The first to complete a given task through Facebook will win an imixmag t-shirt.
The winner of the giveaway will be notified through Facebook.
The winner will have 24 hours to respond. Should the winner fail to repsond and/or contact
imixmag within 24 hours, the shirt will be re-entered for another giveaway.
You can only win one imixmag t-shirt within an eight month period. Sizes available are only Medium through 2XL.
Facebook profile will be assessed to see if it belongs to a DJ or has shown interest in DJ related topics
(this is to exclude individuals, groups, and organizations which target sweepstakes). If not, the entry will be deemed invalid.
This giveaway is void wherever prohibited by federal, state, provincial, municipal or local law.
You must be thirteen (13) or older to enter this Sweepstakes to be eligible to win. Entrants between the ages of thirteen (13) and (18) must have the permission of their parent or guardian to be eligible.
Conditions and rules may change.
Feel free to contact regarding any questions.
November winners.
The winners for the November 2, 2011 drawing for the imixmag “DJs of the World” t-shirts were the following:
From Facebook
1- Bill Murray
2- Orlando Sandoval Sr.
3- Deejayboboy Magz
4- DjLando MatekEnt
From Twitter
1- DaHitman
2- RomoTheDj
3- PaulTirtirau
The winners have all been contacted and the shirts are on their way.
Apple's Lion may nail you
07/25/2011
Unless you want to end up like the lioness above, you best not upgrade your Apple Mac products from Snow Leopard to Lion.
Even if your DJ software works, and that’s a big IF, your other applications and peripherals might not. Wait at least a few months
before you make the leap, this is true for any software and firmware upgrade; that’s unless the current software isn’t working properly. And for you Serato heads,
Serato is saying no to Lion, for now.
Odyssey gives DJs what they want.
NS6 case sans glide laptop platform.
07/10/2011
Many DJs who don’t want the Gliding Laptop Platform on the Odyssey NS6 case will be happy to know that Odyssey has them in the works.
The Odyssey FRNS6 and BLACK LABEL FRNS6BL should be hitting the market soon.
Some have requested a soft case and have have even gone as far as using a soft keyboard case for their NS6.
Because of its knobs, sliders, and jog wheels, we don’t think it would be wise to use a soft case. If a softcase was specifically designed for the NS6 then that would be different.
Dimitri Wins the Traktor Kontrol X1.
Picks it up.
06/16/2011
The winner of the first imixmag sweepstakes took no time in claiming his Kontrol X1 prize. Being from NYC, Krazy Dimitri opted to pick up his prize instead of having it mailed to him.
A new sweepstakes will be announced in a few weeks. The best way to keep updated with imixmag is to “Like” us on Facebook. Details will be announced through Facebook.
Where it all started for imixmag.com
04/03/2011 (pushed up)
Many think we came up with the name imixmag because of Apple’s imac or ipod line. Well, we actually came up with the imix name around
1994 and came out with our first real paper magazine in 1995; the first imac wasn’t introduced until 1998, that’s around three years before
we started things up.
The photo above is of a 1996 issue, it was twelve pages and printed in black & white and on high gloss paper.
Numark’s NS6 4-CHANNEL DIGITAL DJ CONTROLLER AND MIXER
01/12/2011
If the End of the World was coming,
where would you party?
01/15/2011
Make no mistakes about it, if the world was coming to end, and we wanted to end it with one big party, our DJ of choice would be Erick Morillo; we’re not the only ones who think it. Erick Morillo and is Subliminal events are by far the most sought out club events in the world.
His label, Subliminal Records, has been around for quite some time and is bigger than ever; check out the Subliminal Website and see for yourself. You can also find out when the master himself, Erick Morillo, will be at a venue near you. The Erick Morillo Website
The original message of House Music,
Love, Unity, and Hope
Live Your Life - Erick Morillo & Eddie Thoneick feat Shawnee Taylor
Hit the image to view through YouTube.
DJs Wanted, in our Website
1st DJ from our Twitter campaign – wins imixmag T-shirt
The first to do something should get some kind of reward right, well we think so, Lee gets a free imixmag shirt. We haven't yet decided on the final design of the shirt so it will be a few weeks before we have them ready. By the way Lee, could you email us your shirt size. No Rico, we did not forget you, you’re getting one also - ditto on the emailing of the size.
Hailing from Los Angeles California, Lee has done nightclubs for over ten years and started his own DJ Company as an alternative for clients having a wedding or corporate event; but not wanting a cheesy DJ. Still does cool events like Oscars & Emmy parties.
Gear:
Windows (Sony Vaio) with Serato
Players: Pioneer CDJ 1000 MK3, Technics 1212 MK3
Mixers: Pioneer 800, Rane 57
Speakers : JBL Eon 515s , JBL Eon 510, JBL Eon 518 Sub
The Akai LPD8 is a must have
04/14/2010
You’re at a gig and your mixing or scratching things up and you want to throw on an air siren you have set on one of your samples in your DJ software.
The lights are low and hitting the correct key combination on your laptop can be a pain in the arse and using the touchpad to to hit the sample is really a joke.
Here’s a great inexpensive solution for you, the Akai LPD8.
The LPD8 has 8 pads which feel just like the MPC pads. A cool feature for such a small and inexpensive device is that the rim of the pad lights up in orange when hit.
The 8 assignable Q-link knobs can be easily assigned to control the knob functions on your software and being plug and play ready for both Apple & Windows makes this usb powered midi controller easy to install.
As far as build quality is concerned Akai took no shortcut. Its construction is strong and of high quality. It only measures 13” across which will take little to
no space when you’re on the road. Since most use a laptop stand placing it in front of the laptop may not be an option however placing it in front of your flight case on the table would give you easy access to your samples, creating loops on the fly, and many other option which would not be as easy and quick to do with the keyboard and touchpad. At a street price of around $69 the LPD8 is one of the best bargains for your DJ set up.
Best 10" DJ Mixer for your Money.
The Numark X6
04/19/2010
Looking for a 10” battle mixer with effects for a reasonable price? You’re probably not going to get more bang for your buck than the Numark X6. Its a two channel battle mixer with some incredible effects. In fact no other mixer at this price point compares to the effects available on this mixer.
You can set the effects to work on an individual channel, on the microphone, or have it set on the master out. The best of these 24 bit digital effects are 2Xcopy, Tape Echo, and Echo. To control these effects there is a rate frequency knob and tap button to set the timing of the effect. At this price point the quality of the effects can only be labeled as outstanding. For sensitivity of mixing or scratching the cross fader has a CF knob which can adjust its slope.
The one microphone ¼ input has a treble, bass, and gain knob. One can switch the microphone to aux (in) which input is a pair of RCA. It can be used for such things as an Ipod input and its quality is also very good.
It will be hard to find a better battle mixer than with these quality effect at this price point. At a street price of around $279 this Numark X6 can’t be matched.
(the 3 channel model is the X9)
imixmag is currently working on a video demonstration of the Numark X6.
The American DJ website, the leader of the pack.
5/20/2010
What do you want from a company website? You want as much information as possible on the products it sells and without question it should have videos that demonstrate the full functions of the products they offer. Some DJ equipment website fall very short however the American DJ website is probably one of the best DJ manufacturer websites and here's a quick rundown of why.
Its homepage has every possible link you will need to go to all its various products and divisions. They were also one of the first companies to incorporate videos of their products and the use of YouTube to showcase them and one of the first to use social networks such as Facebook and probably use it better than any other DJ related company. The specs of the products are promptly displayed and the PDF manuals are easy to find and download. As stated before the homepage has it all. Links to; forums, support, repair order status, trade shows & exhibits, order parts, and more.
While video use is one of their highpoints it is also one of its only shortcomings. Videos demonstrating the lights do not showcase them in real life conditions. They are usually shown in almost pitch black setting in nothing but an empty room. A more realistic demonstration would be to show videos with the same conditions in which they will be used. Using semi low lights with a crowd on a dance floor are the conditions mobile DJs and lounge/club operators need to view in order to get a realistic example of how they would wordk for them. Even with that they still get high marks for demonstrating the lights.
In all the American DJ website is probably one of the best if not the best DJ manufacturer website. Since their DJ equipment division American Audio was recently updated we are going to give it some time before we review it however much kudos to American DJ for setting a high standard in website layout, design, and features for other companies to follow.
Technics SL 1200 turntable is introduced in October of 1972. It goes on to become the staple turntable for DJs.
An active 18” powered Subwoofer that kicks ass, not your wallet
01/05/2011
If you’re a Mobile DJ and don’t have a subwoofer then you don’t know what you’re missing, or should we say, your crowd is missing. It’s like watching a movie without surround sound, once you watch it with surround sound, without sounds like garbage;the same holds true for your sound system.
Usually when someone doesn’t have a subwoofer they try to compensate by pushing their tops too hard. Not only will this damage your speakers, but by pushing them too hard they just sound like crap.
Some will tell you that the more expensive subwoofers have more of a kick to them. Well that may be true, but for most of the real DJs on planet earth more is not better or even needed. The fact is most halls have more than one room and when your system is thumping too much you will be forced, by the maître d' or hall manager, to turn it down.
So if you don’t have a subwoofer, or are looking for a new one and don’t want to spend tons of money, look no further than the Peavey 118D powered subwoofer which has street price of $499. Since it’s powered all you have to do is connect this bad boy to your system and voila, your system has just grown some balls.
Another perfect light for the Mobile DJ,
The American DJ Pro38B LED RC
12/24/2010
For most mobile DJs it comes down to quality, portability, and price. Thanks to the new Pro38B LED RC by American DJ all three of these aspects are fully covered.
Now imagine this if you will: a quality light which can be used for uplighting, controlled by a wireless remote control (included), and DMX capabilities. Now imagine this at a reasonable price. Well stop imagining, it’s here.
How much Does it cost? How does $149 sound?
Go to the American DJ website and check out the video on this bad boy and when you're done make sure to visit your favorite DJ shop and put it in your cart.
the Official American DJ Pro 38B LED RC page.
HP ENVY BEATS - Dr. Dre
Not built for DJ software, just for sound
- thanks for nothing
11/01/2010
A lot of people think the Dr. Dre HP ENVY BEATS laptop was built for DJs, no it wasn't. The only thing this laptop claims to offer is good speakers for sound, nothing else. Nowhere does it say it is built for Serato, Traktor, or any other DJ software.
Hopefully one day Dell, which we prefer over HP, will come out with a Laptop built and designed for DJ software. Until then, keep on tweaking those Windows Laptops.
Will Eminem ever get street props? Will he be considered a Hip Hop Legend?
amended 11/29/2010
In 1998 he released The Slim Shady LP which won him a Grammy Award for best Rap album in 1999. He followed it up with The Marshall Mathers LP which became the fastest selling solo album in history; it also won Grammy Award for best Rap Album in 2001 and has sold over 19 million copies. Eminem is a great lyricist and an incredible artist in his own right however looking back at the stretch of his career one has to ask the simple question. Will Eminem ever be accepted as one of the best Hip Hop artist?
Twelve years after his first release Eminem has had a difficult time making another smash hit record. Forget what the so called charts say about weeks on number one, we all know he hasn’t had a real solo hit for a while. Has Eminem’s career come to an end or is it just a bump in his career? It would be inconceivable for anyone to imagine his popularity and career would stay at the same peak it did during his first two albums; few have been able to do that. What he accomplished was something that white America was waiting to happen; a successful white Hip Hop artist. But did it really happen? Was he the first real great white Hip Hop artist? To truly find out one would have to look in the place where Hip Hop artists get their due props and true acceptance, the streets; because that’s where Hip Hop started and where for many the only place where true credibility can be established.
Is Eminem accepted in the streets of Hip Hop or is he viewed as a Hip Pop artist? Hip Pop means it has crossed markets and gains nationwide radio play. Eminem is not the firstt artist to enter the Hip Pop field. Puff Daddy has done it, Hammer did it, and even some of Kanye West works can be labeled Hip Pop. There is absolutely nothing wrong with Hip Pop, in fact having a Hip Pop hit always results in more sales, but does having Hip Pop hits hamper your credibility in the streets of Hip Hop?
Now let’s put Eminem’s tracks to the test. Can you play an Eminem track at a true Hip Hop party or event? If so, which One? Another test would be if his tracks can stand the test of time. Slick Rick, Doug E Fresh, Biggie, LL Cool J, and Snoop Dog are just some of the legends of Hip Hop whose tracks are considered Hip Hop Classic. Is this the case with any of Eminem’s tracks?
Will he or won’t he? Only time will tell if Eminem can truly become the first true White Hip Hop immortal. This honor cannot be bestowed upon him by any chart, award show, or presentation. If he does receive it it won’t be on any stage. He will receive it by the silent nod of approval by the heads in the street; that’s the only place where there are no games. It's straight up truth, straight up respect, and straight up Hip Hop.
01/23/2012
Picking out the best DJ Controller of 2011 wasn’t easy. It came down to which DJ Controller allowed one to be the most creative and had the best hardware layout for easy functionality.
At the end the Pioneer DDJ-ERGO-V came out ahead of the pack. Its revolutionary design and compact size set a new high standard for
DJ Controllers. Even though it did win we have to warn that the Ergo is probably a firmware update away of being totally stable. But the
foundation of this unit and Pioneer DJ’s reputation of excellence make this a DJ Controller to behold.
It’s Raneing Mixers.
Rane’s new Mixer arsenal.
01/20/2012
Rane kicks ass with three new mixers for Serato Scratch Live.
New Rane Mixers homepage.
imixmag wishes you, your family, loved ones and DJ equipment the best for 2012. Thank you for being a part of the imixmag family in 2011 and look forward to even bigger things from us in 2012.
Some thoughts for the New Year.
Make every second of every minute count. Be good to those who are good to you and always let them know how
you appreciate their love. Be as productive as possible but never forget to take time to enjoy the beauty of life.
Be kind to those around you and if possible help those less fortunate. Last but not least try to make a positive impact on
those around you. No matter how little the deed is, any act of kindness makes this world a better
place and creates a flow of positive energy not only around you, but the world.
If you’re a mobile DJ then you’re definitely going to need a hard flight case to protect that sexy Pioneer DDJ ERGO.
Have no fear, the Odyssey FRERGO should be available early January. Weight 14 lbs, street price, $179.
Every month we’ll be giving away two imixmag “DJs of the World” t-shirts. This will be done through the imixmag Facebook page.
To kick things off we are giving away seven shirts from now through December 31st.
So go to our Facebook page and “Like” it. This will start you off on your chances of winning one- good luck.
view the t-shirt video
The official imixmag t-shirt page
Here are some of the rules:
You must "Like" the imixmag Facebook Page.
imixmag will post randomnly through Facebook for the giveaway.
The first to complete a given task through Facebook will win an imixmag t-shirt.
The winner of the giveaway will be notified through Facebook.
The winner will have 24 hours to respond. Should the winner fail to repsond and/or contact
imixmag within 24 hours, the shirt will be re-entered for another giveaway.
You can only win one imixmag t-shirt within an eight month period. Sizes available are only Medium through 2XL.
Facebook profile will be assessed to see if it belongs to a DJ or has shown interest in DJ related topics
(this is to exclude individuals, groups, and organizations which target sweepstakes). If not, the entry will be deemed invalid.
This giveaway is void wherever prohibited by federal, state, provincial, municipal or local law.
You must be thirteen (13) or older to enter this Sweepstakes to be eligible to win. Entrants between the ages of thirteen (13) and (18) must have the permission of their parent or guardian to be eligible.
Conditions and rules may change.
Feel free to contact regarding any questions.
November winners.
The winners for the November 2, 2011 drawing for the imixmag “DJs of the World” t-shirts were the following:
From Facebook
1- Bill Murray
2- Orlando Sandoval Sr.
3- Deejayboboy Magz
4- DjLando MatekEnt
From Twitter
1- DaHitman
2- RomoTheDj
3- PaulTirtirau
The winners have all been contacted and the shirts are on their way.
Apple's Lion may nail you
07/25/2011
Unless you want to end up like the lioness above, you best not upgrade your Apple Mac products from Snow Leopard to Lion.
Even if your DJ software works, and that’s a big IF, your other applications and peripherals might not. Wait at least a few months
before you make the leap, this is true for any software and firmware upgrade; that’s unless the current software isn’t working properly. And for you Serato heads,
Serato is saying no to Lion, for now.
Odyssey gives DJs what they want.
NS6 case sans glide laptop platform.
07/10/2011
Many DJs who don’t want the Gliding Laptop Platform on the Odyssey NS6 case will be happy to know that Odyssey has them in the works.
The Odyssey FRNS6 and BLACK LABEL FRNS6BL should be hitting the market soon.
Some have requested a soft case and have have even gone as far as using a soft keyboard case for their NS6.
Because of its knobs, sliders, and jog wheels, we don’t think it would be wise to use a soft case. If a softcase was specifically designed for the NS6 then that would be different.
Dimitri Wins the Traktor Kontrol X1.
Picks it up.
06/16/2011
The winner of the first imixmag sweepstakes took no time in claiming his Kontrol X1 prize. Being from NYC, Krazy Dimitri opted to pick up his prize instead of having it mailed to him.
A new sweepstakes will be announced in a few weeks. The best way to keep updated with imixmag is to “Like” us on Facebook. Details will be announced through Facebook.
Where it all started for imixmag.com
04/03/2011 (pushed up)
Many think we came up with the name imixmag because of Apple’s imac or ipod line. Well, we actually came up with the imix name around
1994 and came out with our first real paper magazine in 1995; the first imac wasn’t introduced until 1998, that’s around three years before
we started things up.
The photo above is of a 1996 issue, it was twelve pages and printed in black & white and on high gloss paper.
Numark’s NS6 4-CHANNEL DIGITAL DJ CONTROLLER AND MIXER
01/12/2011
If the End of the World was coming,
where would you party?
01/15/2011
Make no mistakes about it, if the world was coming to end, and we wanted to end it with one big party, our DJ of choice would be Erick Morillo; we’re not the only ones who think it. Erick Morillo and is Subliminal events are by far the most sought out club events in the world.
His label, Subliminal Records, has been around for quite some time and is bigger than ever; check out the Subliminal Website and see for yourself. You can also find out when the master himself, Erick Morillo, will be at a venue near you. The Erick Morillo Website
The original message of House Music,
Love, Unity, and Hope
Live Your Life - Erick Morillo & Eddie Thoneick feat Shawnee Taylor
Hit the image to view through YouTube.
DJs Wanted, in our Website
1st DJ from our Twitter campaign – wins imixmag T-shirt
The first to do something should get some kind of reward right, well we think so, Lee gets a free imixmag shirt. We haven't yet decided on the final design of the shirt so it will be a few weeks before we have them ready. By the way Lee, could you email us your shirt size. No Rico, we did not forget you, you’re getting one also - ditto on the emailing of the size.
Hailing from Los Angeles California, Lee has done nightclubs for over ten years and started his own DJ Company as an alternative for clients having a wedding or corporate event; but not wanting a cheesy DJ. Still does cool events like Oscars & Emmy parties.
Gear:
Windows (Sony Vaio) with Serato
Players: Pioneer CDJ 1000 MK3, Technics 1212 MK3
Mixers: Pioneer 800, Rane 57
Speakers : JBL Eon 515s , JBL Eon 510, JBL Eon 518 Sub
The Akai LPD8 is a must have
04/14/2010
You’re at a gig and your mixing or scratching things up and you want to throw on an air siren you have set on one of your samples in your DJ software.
The lights are low and hitting the correct key combination on your laptop can be a pain in the arse and using the touchpad to to hit the sample is really a joke.
Here’s a great inexpensive solution for you, the Akai LPD8.
The LPD8 has 8 pads which feel just like the MPC pads. A cool feature for such a small and inexpensive device is that the rim of the pad lights up in orange when hit.
The 8 assignable Q-link knobs can be easily assigned to control the knob functions on your software and being plug and play ready for both Apple & Windows makes this usb powered midi controller easy to install.
As far as build quality is concerned Akai took no shortcut. Its construction is strong and of high quality. It only measures 13” across which will take little to
no space when you’re on the road. Since most use a laptop stand placing it in front of the laptop may not be an option however placing it in front of your flight case on the table would give you easy access to your samples, creating loops on the fly, and many other option which would not be as easy and quick to do with the keyboard and touchpad. At a street price of around $69 the LPD8 is one of the best bargains for your DJ set up.
Best 10" DJ Mixer for your Money.
The Numark X6
04/19/2010
Looking for a 10” battle mixer with effects for a reasonable price? You’re probably not going to get more bang for your buck than the Numark X6. Its a two channel battle mixer with some incredible effects. In fact no other mixer at this price point compares to the effects available on this mixer.
You can set the effects to work on an individual channel, on the microphone, or have it set on the master out. The best of these 24 bit digital effects are 2Xcopy, Tape Echo, and Echo. To control these effects there is a rate frequency knob and tap button to set the timing of the effect. At this price point the quality of the effects can only be labeled as outstanding. For sensitivity of mixing or scratching the cross fader has a CF knob which can adjust its slope.
The one microphone ¼ input has a treble, bass, and gain knob. One can switch the microphone to aux (in) which input is a pair of RCA. It can be used for such things as an Ipod input and its quality is also very good.
It will be hard to find a better battle mixer than with these quality effect at this price point. At a street price of around $279 this Numark X6 can’t be matched.
(the 3 channel model is the X9)
imixmag is currently working on a video demonstration of the Numark X6.
The American DJ website, the leader of the pack.
5/20/2010
What do you want from a company website? You want as much information as possible on the products it sells and without question it should have videos that demonstrate the full functions of the products they offer. Some DJ equipment website fall very short however the American DJ website is probably one of the best DJ manufacturer websites and here's a quick rundown of why.
Its homepage has every possible link you will need to go to all its various products and divisions. They were also one of the first companies to incorporate videos of their products and the use of YouTube to showcase them and one of the first to use social networks such as Facebook and probably use it better than any other DJ related company. The specs of the products are promptly displayed and the PDF manuals are easy to find and download. As stated before the homepage has it all. Links to; forums, support, repair order status, trade shows & exhibits, order parts, and more.
While video use is one of their highpoints it is also one of its only shortcomings. Videos demonstrating the lights do not showcase them in real life conditions. They are usually shown in almost pitch black setting in nothing but an empty room. A more realistic demonstration would be to show videos with the same conditions in which they will be used. Using semi low lights with a crowd on a dance floor are the conditions mobile DJs and lounge/club operators need to view in order to get a realistic example of how they would wordk for them. Even with that they still get high marks for demonstrating the lights.
In all the American DJ website is probably one of the best if not the best DJ manufacturer website. Since their DJ equipment division American Audio was recently updated we are going to give it some time before we review it however much kudos to American DJ for setting a high standard in website layout, design, and features for other companies to follow.
Technics SL 1200 turntable is introduced in October of 1972. It goes on to become the staple turntable for DJs.
An active 18” powered Subwoofer that kicks ass, not your wallet
01/05/2011
If you’re a Mobile DJ and don’t have a subwoofer then you don’t know what you’re missing, or should we say, your crowd is missing. It’s like watching a movie without surround sound, once you watch it with surround sound, without sounds like garbage;the same holds true for your sound system.
Usually when someone doesn’t have a subwoofer they try to compensate by pushing their tops too hard. Not only will this damage your speakers, but by pushing them too hard they just sound like crap.
Some will tell you that the more expensive subwoofers have more of a kick to them. Well that may be true, but for most of the real DJs on planet earth more is not better or even needed. The fact is most halls have more than one room and when your system is thumping too much you will be forced, by the maître d' or hall manager, to turn it down.
So if you don’t have a subwoofer, or are looking for a new one and don’t want to spend tons of money, look no further than the Peavey 118D powered subwoofer which has street price of $499. Since it’s powered all you have to do is connect this bad boy to your system and voila, your system has just grown some balls.
Another perfect light for the Mobile DJ,
The American DJ Pro38B LED RC
12/24/2010
For most mobile DJs it comes down to quality, portability, and price. Thanks to the new Pro38B LED RC by American DJ all three of these aspects are fully covered.
Now imagine this if you will: a quality light which can be used for uplighting, controlled by a wireless remote control (included), and DMX capabilities. Now imagine this at a reasonable price. Well stop imagining, it’s here.
How much Does it cost? How does $149 sound?
Go to the American DJ website and check out the video on this bad boy and when you're done make sure to visit your favorite DJ shop and put it in your cart.
the Official American DJ Pro 38B LED RC page.
HP ENVY BEATS - Dr. Dre
Not built for DJ software, just for sound
- thanks for nothing
11/01/2010
A lot of people think the Dr. Dre HP ENVY BEATS laptop was built for DJs, no it wasn't. The only thing this laptop claims to offer is good speakers for sound, nothing else. Nowhere does it say it is built for Serato, Traktor, or any other DJ software.
Hopefully one day Dell, which we prefer over HP, will come out with a Laptop built and designed for DJ software. Until then, keep on tweaking those Windows Laptops.
Will Eminem ever get street props? Will he be considered a Hip Hop Legend?
amended 11/29/2010
In 1998 he released The Slim Shady LP which won him a Grammy Award for best Rap album in 1999. He followed it up with The Marshall Mathers LP which became the fastest selling solo album in history; it also won Grammy Award for best Rap Album in 2001 and has sold over 19 million copies. Eminem is a great lyricist and an incredible artist in his own right however looking back at the stretch of his career one has to ask the simple question. Will Eminem ever be accepted as one of the best Hip Hop artist?
Twelve years after his first release Eminem has had a difficult time making another smash hit record. Forget what the so called charts say about weeks on number one, we all know he hasn’t had a real solo hit for a while. Has Eminem’s career come to an end or is it just a bump in his career? It would be inconceivable for anyone to imagine his popularity and career would stay at the same peak it did during his first two albums; few have been able to do that. What he accomplished was something that white America was waiting to happen; a successful white Hip Hop artist. But did it really happen? Was he the first real great white Hip Hop artist? To truly find out one would have to look in the place where Hip Hop artists get their due props and true acceptance, the streets; because that’s where Hip Hop started and where for many the only place where true credibility can be established.
Is Eminem accepted in the streets of Hip Hop or is he viewed as a Hip Pop artist? Hip Pop means it has crossed markets and gains nationwide radio play. Eminem is not the firstt artist to enter the Hip Pop field. Puff Daddy has done it, Hammer did it, and even some of Kanye West works can be labeled Hip Pop. There is absolutely nothing wrong with Hip Pop, in fact having a Hip Pop hit always results in more sales, but does having Hip Pop hits hamper your credibility in the streets of Hip Hop?
Now let’s put Eminem’s tracks to the test. Can you play an Eminem track at a true Hip Hop party or event? If so, which One? Another test would be if his tracks can stand the test of time. Slick Rick, Doug E Fresh, Biggie, LL Cool J, and Snoop Dog are just some of the legends of Hip Hop whose tracks are considered Hip Hop Classic. Is this the case with any of Eminem’s tracks?
Will he or won’t he? Only time will tell if Eminem can truly become the first true White Hip Hop immortal. This honor cannot be bestowed upon him by any chart, award show, or presentation. If he does receive it it won’t be on any stage. He will receive it by the silent nod of approval by the heads in the street; that’s the only place where there are no games. It's straight up truth, straight up respect, and straight up Hip Hop.
01/23/2012
Picking out the best DJ Controller of 2011 wasn’t easy. It came down to which DJ Controller allowed one to be the most creative and had the best hardware layout for easy functionality.
At the end the Pioneer DDJ-ERGO-V came out ahead of the pack. Its revolutionary design and compact size set a new high standard for
DJ Controllers. Even though it did win we have to warn that the Ergo is probably a firmware update away of being totally stable. But the
foundation of this unit and Pioneer DJ’s reputation of excellence make this a DJ Controller to behold.
It’s Raneing Mixers.
Rane’s new Mixer arsenal.
01/20/2012
Rane kicks ass with three new mixers for Serato Scratch Live.
New Rane Mixers homepage.
imixmag wishes you, your family, loved ones and DJ equipment the best for 2012. Thank you for being a part of the imixmag family in 2011 and look forward to even bigger things from us in 2012.
Some thoughts for the New Year.
Make every second of every minute count. Be good to those who are good to you and always let them know how
you appreciate their love. Be as productive as possible but never forget to take time to enjoy the beauty of life.
Be kind to those around you and if possible help those less fortunate. Last but not least try to make a positive impact on
those around you. No matter how little the deed is, any act of kindness makes this world a better
place and creates a flow of positive energy not only around you, but the world.
If you’re a mobile DJ then you’re definitely going to need a hard flight case to protect that sexy Pioneer DDJ ERGO.
Have no fear, the Odyssey FRERGO should be available early January. Weight 14 lbs, street price, $179.
Every month we’ll be giving away two imixmag “DJs of the World” t-shirts. This will be done through the imixmag Facebook page.
To kick things off we are giving away seven shirts from now through December 31st.
So go to our Facebook page and “Like” it. This will start you off on your chances of winning one- good luck.
view the t-shirt video
The official imixmag t-shirt page
Here are some of the rules:
You must "Like" the imixmag Facebook Page.
imixmag will post randomnly through Facebook for the giveaway.
The first to complete a given task through Facebook will win an imixmag t-shirt.
The winner of the giveaway will be notified through Facebook.
The winner will have 24 hours to respond. Should the winner fail to repsond and/or contact
imixmag within 24 hours, the shirt will be re-entered for another giveaway.
You can only win one imixmag t-shirt within an eight month period. Sizes available are only Medium through 2XL.
Facebook profile will be assessed to see if it belongs to a DJ or has shown interest in DJ related topics
(this is to exclude individuals, groups, and organizations which target sweepstakes). If not, the entry will be deemed invalid.
This giveaway is void wherever prohibited by federal, state, provincial, municipal or local law.
You must be thirteen (13) or older to enter this Sweepstakes to be eligible to win. Entrants between the ages of thirteen (13) and (18) must have the permission of their parent or guardian to be eligible.
Conditions and rules may change.
Feel free to contact regarding any questions.
November winners.
The winners for the November 2, 2011 drawing for the imixmag “DJs of the World” t-shirts were the following:
From Facebook
1- Bill Murray
2- Orlando Sandoval Sr.
3- Deejayboboy Magz
4- DjLando MatekEnt
From Twitter
1- DaHitman
2- RomoTheDj
3- PaulTirtirau
The winners have all been contacted and the shirts are on their way.
Apple's Lion may nail you
07/25/2011
Unless you want to end up like the lioness above, you best not upgrade your Apple Mac products from Snow Leopard to Lion.
Even if your DJ software works, and that’s a big IF, your other applications and peripherals might not. Wait at least a few months
before you make the leap, this is true for any software and firmware upgrade; that’s unless the current software isn’t working properly. And for you Serato heads,
Serato is saying no to Lion, for now.
Odyssey gives DJs what they want.
NS6 case sans glide laptop platform.
07/10/2011
Many DJs who don’t want the Gliding Laptop Platform on the Odyssey NS6 case will be happy to know that Odyssey has them in the works.
The Odyssey FRNS6 and BLACK LABEL FRNS6BL should be hitting the market soon.
Some have requested a soft case and have have even gone as far as using a soft keyboard case for their NS6.
Because of its knobs, sliders, and jog wheels, we don’t think it would be wise to use a soft case. If a softcase was specifically designed for the NS6 then that would be different.
Dimitri Wins the Traktor Kontrol X1.
Picks it up.
06/16/2011
The winner of the first imixmag sweepstakes took no time in claiming his Kontrol X1 prize. Being from NYC, Krazy Dimitri opted to pick up his prize instead of having it mailed to him.
A new sweepstakes will be announced in a few weeks. The best way to keep updated with imixmag is to “Like” us on Facebook. Details will be announced through Facebook.
Where it all started for imixmag.com
04/03/2011 (pushed up)
Many think we came up with the name imixmag because of Apple’s imac or ipod line. Well, we actually came up with the imix name around
1994 and came out with our first real paper magazine in 1995; the first imac wasn’t introduced until 1998, that’s around three years before
we started things up.
The photo above is of a 1996 issue, it was twelve pages and printed in black & white and on high gloss paper.
Numark’s NS6 4-CHANNEL DIGITAL DJ CONTROLLER AND MIXER
01/12/2011
If the End of the World was coming,
where would you party?
01/15/2011
Make no mistakes about it, if the world was coming to end, and we wanted to end it with one big party, our DJ of choice would be Erick Morillo; we’re not the only ones who think it. Erick Morillo and is Subliminal events are by far the most sought out club events in the world.
His label, Subliminal Records, has been around for quite some time and is bigger than ever; check out the Subliminal Website and see for yourself. You can also find out when the master himself, Erick Morillo, will be at a venue near you. The Erick Morillo Website
The original message of House Music,
Love, Unity, and Hope
Live Your Life - Erick Morillo & Eddie Thoneick feat Shawnee Taylor
Hit the image to view through YouTube.
DJs Wanted, in our Website
1st DJ from our Twitter campaign – wins imixmag T-shirt
The first to do something should get some kind of reward right, well we think so, Lee gets a free imixmag shirt. We haven't yet decided on the final design of the shirt so it will be a few weeks before we have them ready. By the way Lee, could you email us your shirt size. No Rico, we did not forget you, you’re getting one also - ditto on the emailing of the size.
Hailing from Los Angeles California, Lee has done nightclubs for over ten years and started his own DJ Company as an alternative for clients having a wedding or corporate event; but not wanting a cheesy DJ. Still does cool events like Oscars & Emmy parties.
Gear:
Windows (Sony Vaio) with Serato
Players: Pioneer CDJ 1000 MK3, Technics 1212 MK3
Mixers: Pioneer 800, Rane 57
Speakers : JBL Eon 515s , JBL Eon 510, JBL Eon 518 Sub
The Akai LPD8 is a must have
04/14/2010
You’re at a gig and your mixing or scratching things up and you want to throw on an air siren you have set on one of your samples in your DJ software.
The lights are low and hitting the correct key combination on your laptop can be a pain in the arse and using the touchpad to to hit the sample is really a joke.
Here’s a great inexpensive solution for you, the Akai LPD8.
The LPD8 has 8 pads which feel just like the MPC pads. A cool feature for such a small and inexpensive device is that the rim of the pad lights up in orange when hit.
The 8 assignable Q-link knobs can be easily assigned to control the knob functions on your software and being plug and play ready for both Apple & Windows makes this usb powered midi controller easy to install.
As far as build quality is concerned Akai took no shortcut. Its construction is strong and of high quality. It only measures 13” across which will take little to
no space when you’re on the road. Since most use a laptop stand placing it in front of the laptop may not be an option however placing it in front of your flight case on the table would give you easy access to your samples, creating loops on the fly, and many other option which would not be as easy and quick to do with the keyboard and touchpad. At a street price of around $69 the LPD8 is one of the best bargains for your DJ set up.
Best 10" DJ Mixer for your Money.
The Numark X6
04/19/2010
Looking for a 10” battle mixer with effects for a reasonable price? You’re probably not going to get more bang for your buck than the Numark X6. Its a two channel battle mixer with some incredible effects. In fact no other mixer at this price point compares to the effects available on this mixer.
You can set the effects to work on an individual channel, on the microphone, or have it set on the master out. The best of these 24 bit digital effects are 2Xcopy, Tape Echo, and Echo. To control these effects there is a rate frequency knob and tap button to set the timing of the effect. At this price point the quality of the effects can only be labeled as outstanding. For sensitivity of mixing or scratching the cross fader has a CF knob which can adjust its slope.
The one microphone ¼ input has a treble, bass, and gain knob. One can switch the microphone to aux (in) which input is a pair of RCA. It can be used for such things as an Ipod input and its quality is also very good.
It will be hard to find a better battle mixer than with these quality effect at this price point. At a street price of around $279 this Numark X6 can’t be matched.
(the 3 channel model is the X9)
imixmag is currently working on a video demonstration of the Numark X6.
The American DJ website, the leader of the pack.
5/20/2010
What do you want from a company website? You want as much information as possible on the products it sells and without question it should have videos that demonstrate the full functions of the products they offer. Some DJ equipment website fall very short however the American DJ website is probably one of the best DJ manufacturer websites and here's a quick rundown of why.
Its homepage has every possible link you will need to go to all its various products and divisions. They were also one of the first companies to incorporate videos of their products and the use of YouTube to showcase them and one of the first to use social networks such as Facebook and probably use it better than any other DJ related company. The specs of the products are promptly displayed and the PDF manuals are easy to find and download. As stated before the homepage has it all. Links to; forums, support, repair order status, trade shows & exhibits, order parts, and more.
While video use is one of their highpoints it is also one of its only shortcomings. Videos demonstrating the lights do not showcase them in real life conditions. They are usually shown in almost pitch black setting in nothing but an empty room. A more realistic demonstration would be to show videos with the same conditions in which they will be used. Using semi low lights with a crowd on a dance floor are the conditions mobile DJs and lounge/club operators need to view in order to get a realistic example of how they would wordk for them. Even with that they still get high marks for demonstrating the lights.
In all the American DJ website is probably one of the best if not the best DJ manufacturer website. Since their DJ equipment division American Audio was recently updated we are going to give it some time before we review it however much kudos to American DJ for setting a high standard in website layout, design, and features for other companies to follow.
Technics SL 1200 turntable is introduced in October of 1972. It goes on to become the staple turntable for DJs.
An active 18” powered Subwoofer that kicks ass, not your wallet
01/05/2011
If you’re a Mobile DJ and don’t have a subwoofer then you don’t know what you’re missing, or should we say, your crowd is missing. It’s like watching a movie without surround sound, once you watch it with surround sound, without sounds like garbage;the same holds true for your sound system.
Usually when someone doesn’t have a subwoofer they try to compensate by pushing their tops too hard. Not only will this damage your speakers, but by pushing them too hard they just sound like crap.
Some will tell you that the more expensive subwoofers have more of a kick to them. Well that may be true, but for most of the real DJs on planet earth more is not better or even needed. The fact is most halls have more than one room and when your system is thumping too much you will be forced, by the maître d' or hall manager, to turn it down.
So if you don’t have a subwoofer, or are looking for a new one and don’t want to spend tons of money, look no further than the Peavey 118D powered subwoofer which has street price of $499. Since it’s powered all you have to do is connect this bad boy to your system and voila, your system has just grown some balls.
Another perfect light for the Mobile DJ,
The American DJ Pro38B LED RC
12/24/2010
For most mobile DJs it comes down to quality, portability, and price. Thanks to the new Pro38B LED RC by American DJ all three of these aspects are fully covered.
Now imagine this if you will: a quality light which can be used for uplighting, controlled by a wireless remote control (included), and DMX capabilities. Now imagine this at a reasonable price. Well stop imagining, it’s here.
How much Does it cost? How does $149 sound?
Go to the American DJ website and check out the video on this bad boy and when you're done make sure to visit your favorite DJ shop and put it in your cart.
the Official American DJ Pro 38B LED RC page.
HP ENVY BEATS - Dr. Dre
Not built for DJ software, just for sound
- thanks for nothing
11/01/2010
A lot of people think the Dr. Dre HP ENVY BEATS laptop was built for DJs, no it wasn't. The only thing this laptop claims to offer is good speakers for sound, nothing else. Nowhere does it say it is built for Serato, Traktor, or any other DJ software.
Hopefully one day Dell, which we prefer over HP, will come out with a Laptop built and designed for DJ software. Until then, keep on tweaking those Windows Laptops.
Will Eminem ever get street props? Will he be considered a Hip Hop Legend?
amended 11/29/2010
In 1998 he released The Slim Shady LP which won him a Grammy Award for best Rap album in 1999. He followed it up with The Marshall Mathers LP which became the fastest selling solo album in history; it also won Grammy Award for best Rap Album in 2001 and has sold over 19 million copies. Eminem is a great lyricist and an incredible artist in his own right however looking back at the stretch of his career one has to ask the simple question. Will Eminem ever be accepted as one of the best Hip Hop artist?
Twelve years after his first release Eminem has had a difficult time making another smash hit record. Forget what the so called charts say about weeks on number one, we all know he hasn’t had a real solo hit for a while. Has Eminem’s career come to an end or is it just a bump in his career? It would be inconceivable for anyone to imagine his popularity and career would stay at the same peak it did during his first two albums; few have been able to do that. What he accomplished was something that white America was waiting to happen; a successful white Hip Hop artist. But did it really happen? Was he the first real great white Hip Hop artist? To truly find out one would have to look in the place where Hip Hop artists get their due props and true acceptance, the streets; because that’s where Hip Hop started and where for many the only place where true credibility can be established.
Is Eminem accepted in the streets of Hip Hop or is he viewed as a Hip Pop artist? Hip Pop means it has crossed markets and gains nationwide radio play. Eminem is not the firstt artist to enter the Hip Pop field. Puff Daddy has done it, Hammer did it, and even some of Kanye West works can be labeled Hip Pop. There is absolutely nothing wrong with Hip Pop, in fact having a Hip Pop hit always results in more sales, but does having Hip Pop hits hamper your credibility in the streets of Hip Hop?
Now let’s put Eminem’s tracks to the test. Can you play an Eminem track at a true Hip Hop party or event? If so, which One? Another test would be if his tracks can stand the test of time. Slick Rick, Doug E Fresh, Biggie, LL Cool J, and Snoop Dog are just some of the legends of Hip Hop whose tracks are considered Hip Hop Classic. Is this the case with any of Eminem’s tracks?
Will he or won’t he? Only time will tell if Eminem can truly become the first true White Hip Hop immortal. This honor cannot be bestowed upon him by any chart, award show, or presentation. If he does receive it it won’t be on any stage. He will receive it by the silent nod of approval by the heads in the street; that’s the only place where there are no games. It's straight up truth, straight up respect, and straight up Hip Hop.
It’s Raneing Mixers.
Rane’s new Mixer arsenal.
01/20/2012
Rane kicks ass with three new mixers for Serato Scratch Live.
New Rane Mixers homepage.
imixmag wishes you, your family, loved ones and DJ equipment the best for 2012. Thank you for being a part of the imixmag family in 2011 and look forward to even bigger things from us in 2012.
Some thoughts for the New Year.
Make every second of every minute count. Be good to those who are good to you and always let them know how
you appreciate their love. Be as productive as possible but never forget to take time to enjoy the beauty of life.
Be kind to those around you and if possible help those less fortunate. Last but not least try to make a positive impact on
those around you. No matter how little the deed is, any act of kindness makes this world a better
place and creates a flow of positive energy not only around you, but the world.
If you’re a mobile DJ then you’re definitely going to need a hard flight case to protect that sexy Pioneer DDJ ERGO.
Have no fear, the Odyssey FRERGO should be available early January. Weight 14 lbs, street price, $179.
Every month we’ll be giving away two imixmag “DJs of the World” t-shirts. This will be done through the imixmag Facebook page.
To kick things off we are giving away seven shirts from now through December 31st.
So go to our Facebook page and “Like” it. This will start you off on your chances of winning one- good luck.
view the t-shirt video
The official imixmag t-shirt page
Here are some of the rules:
You must "Like" the imixmag Facebook Page.
imixmag will post randomnly through Facebook for the giveaway.
The first to complete a given task through Facebook will win an imixmag t-shirt.
The winner of the giveaway will be notified through Facebook.
The winner will have 24 hours to respond. Should the winner fail to repsond and/or contact
imixmag within 24 hours, the shirt will be re-entered for another giveaway.
You can only win one imixmag t-shirt within an eight month period. Sizes available are only Medium through 2XL.
Facebook profile will be assessed to see if it belongs to a DJ or has shown interest in DJ related topics
(this is to exclude individuals, groups, and organizations which target sweepstakes). If not, the entry will be deemed invalid.
This giveaway is void wherever prohibited by federal, state, provincial, municipal or local law.
You must be thirteen (13) or older to enter this Sweepstakes to be eligible to win. Entrants between the ages of thirteen (13) and (18) must have the permission of their parent or guardian to be eligible.
Conditions and rules may change.
Feel free to contact regarding any questions.
November winners.
The winners for the November 2, 2011 drawing for the imixmag “DJs of the World” t-shirts were the following:
From Facebook
1- Bill Murray
2- Orlando Sandoval Sr.
3- Deejayboboy Magz
4- DjLando MatekEnt
From Twitter
1- DaHitman
2- RomoTheDj
3- PaulTirtirau
The winners have all been contacted and the shirts are on their way.
Apple's Lion may nail you
07/25/2011
Unless you want to end up like the lioness above, you best not upgrade your Apple Mac products from Snow Leopard to Lion.
Even if your DJ software works, and that’s a big IF, your other applications and peripherals might not. Wait at least a few months
before you make the leap, this is true for any software and firmware upgrade; that’s unless the current software isn’t working properly. And for you Serato heads,
Serato is saying no to Lion, for now.
Odyssey gives DJs what they want.
NS6 case sans glide laptop platform.
07/10/2011
Many DJs who don’t want the Gliding Laptop Platform on the Odyssey NS6 case will be happy to know that Odyssey has them in the works.
The Odyssey FRNS6 and BLACK LABEL FRNS6BL should be hitting the market soon.
Some have requested a soft case and have have even gone as far as using a soft keyboard case for their NS6.
Because of its knobs, sliders, and jog wheels, we don’t think it would be wise to use a soft case. If a softcase was specifically designed for the NS6 then that would be different.
Dimitri Wins the Traktor Kontrol X1.
Picks it up.
06/16/2011
The winner of the first imixmag sweepstakes took no time in claiming his Kontrol X1 prize. Being from NYC, Krazy Dimitri opted to pick up his prize instead of having it mailed to him.
A new sweepstakes will be announced in a few weeks. The best way to keep updated with imixmag is to “Like” us on Facebook. Details will be announced through Facebook.
Where it all started for imixmag.com
04/03/2011 (pushed up)
Many think we came up with the name imixmag because of Apple’s imac or ipod line. Well, we actually came up with the imix name around
1994 and came out with our first real paper magazine in 1995; the first imac wasn’t introduced until 1998, that’s around three years before
we started things up.
The photo above is of a 1996 issue, it was twelve pages and printed in black & white and on high gloss paper.
Numark’s NS6 4-CHANNEL DIGITAL DJ CONTROLLER AND MIXER
01/12/2011
If the End of the World was coming,
where would you party?
01/15/2011
Make no mistakes about it, if the world was coming to end, and we wanted to end it with one big party, our DJ of choice would be Erick Morillo; we’re not the only ones who think it. Erick Morillo and is Subliminal events are by far the most sought out club events in the world.
His label, Subliminal Records, has been around for quite some time and is bigger than ever; check out the Subliminal Website and see for yourself. You can also find out when the master himself, Erick Morillo, will be at a venue near you. The Erick Morillo Website
The original message of House Music,
Love, Unity, and Hope
Live Your Life - Erick Morillo & Eddie Thoneick feat Shawnee Taylor
Hit the image to view through YouTube.
DJs Wanted, in our Website
1st DJ from our Twitter campaign – wins imixmag T-shirt
The first to do something should get some kind of reward right, well we think so, Lee gets a free imixmag shirt. We haven't yet decided on the final design of the shirt so it will be a few weeks before we have them ready. By the way Lee, could you email us your shirt size. No Rico, we did not forget you, you’re getting one also - ditto on the emailing of the size.
Hailing from Los Angeles California, Lee has done nightclubs for over ten years and started his own DJ Company as an alternative for clients having a wedding or corporate event; but not wanting a cheesy DJ. Still does cool events like Oscars & Emmy parties.
Gear:
Windows (Sony Vaio) with Serato
Players: Pioneer CDJ 1000 MK3, Technics 1212 MK3
Mixers: Pioneer 800, Rane 57
Speakers : JBL Eon 515s , JBL Eon 510, JBL Eon 518 Sub
The Akai LPD8 is a must have
04/14/2010
You’re at a gig and your mixing or scratching things up and you want to throw on an air siren you have set on one of your samples in your DJ software.
The lights are low and hitting the correct key combination on your laptop can be a pain in the arse and using the touchpad to to hit the sample is really a joke.
Here’s a great inexpensive solution for you, the Akai LPD8.
The LPD8 has 8 pads which feel just like the MPC pads. A cool feature for such a small and inexpensive device is that the rim of the pad lights up in orange when hit.
The 8 assignable Q-link knobs can be easily assigned to control the knob functions on your software and being plug and play ready for both Apple & Windows makes this usb powered midi controller easy to install.
As far as build quality is concerned Akai took no shortcut. Its construction is strong and of high quality. It only measures 13” across which will take little to
no space when you’re on the road. Since most use a laptop stand placing it in front of the laptop may not be an option however placing it in front of your flight case on the table would give you easy access to your samples, creating loops on the fly, and many other option which would not be as easy and quick to do with the keyboard and touchpad. At a street price of around $69 the LPD8 is one of the best bargains for your DJ set up.
Best 10" DJ Mixer for your Money.
The Numark X6
04/19/2010
Looking for a 10” battle mixer with effects for a reasonable price? You’re probably not going to get more bang for your buck than the Numark X6. Its a two channel battle mixer with some incredible effects. In fact no other mixer at this price point compares to the effects available on this mixer.
You can set the effects to work on an individual channel, on the microphone, or have it set on the master out. The best of these 24 bit digital effects are 2Xcopy, Tape Echo, and Echo. To control these effects there is a rate frequency knob and tap button to set the timing of the effect. At this price point the quality of the effects can only be labeled as outstanding. For sensitivity of mixing or scratching the cross fader has a CF knob which can adjust its slope.
The one microphone ¼ input has a treble, bass, and gain knob. One can switch the microphone to aux (in) which input is a pair of RCA. It can be used for such things as an Ipod input and its quality is also very good.
It will be hard to find a better battle mixer than with these quality effect at this price point. At a street price of around $279 this Numark X6 can’t be matched.
(the 3 channel model is the X9)
imixmag is currently working on a video demonstration of the Numark X6.
The American DJ website, the leader of the pack.
5/20/2010
What do you want from a company website? You want as much information as possible on the products it sells and without question it should have videos that demonstrate the full functions of the products they offer. Some DJ equipment website fall very short however the American DJ website is probably one of the best DJ manufacturer websites and here's a quick rundown of why.
Its homepage has every possible link you will need to go to all its various products and divisions. They were also one of the first companies to incorporate videos of their products and the use of YouTube to showcase them and one of the first to use social networks such as Facebook and probably use it better than any other DJ related company. The specs of the products are promptly displayed and the PDF manuals are easy to find and download. As stated before the homepage has it all. Links to; forums, support, repair order status, trade shows & exhibits, order parts, and more.
While video use is one of their highpoints it is also one of its only shortcomings. Videos demonstrating the lights do not showcase them in real life conditions. They are usually shown in almost pitch black setting in nothing but an empty room. A more realistic demonstration would be to show videos with the same conditions in which they will be used. Using semi low lights with a crowd on a dance floor are the conditions mobile DJs and lounge/club operators need to view in order to get a realistic example of how they would wordk for them. Even with that they still get high marks for demonstrating the lights.
In all the American DJ website is probably one of the best if not the best DJ manufacturer website. Since their DJ equipment division American Audio was recently updated we are going to give it some time before we review it however much kudos to American DJ for setting a high standard in website layout, design, and features for other companies to follow.
Technics SL 1200 turntable is introduced in October of 1972. It goes on to become the staple turntable for DJs.
An active 18” powered Subwoofer that kicks ass, not your wallet
01/05/2011
If you’re a Mobile DJ and don’t have a subwoofer then you don’t know what you’re missing, or should we say, your crowd is missing. It’s like watching a movie without surround sound, once you watch it with surround sound, without sounds like garbage;the same holds true for your sound system.
Usually when someone doesn’t have a subwoofer they try to compensate by pushing their tops too hard. Not only will this damage your speakers, but by pushing them too hard they just sound like crap.
Some will tell you that the more expensive subwoofers have more of a kick to them. Well that may be true, but for most of the real DJs on planet earth more is not better or even needed. The fact is most halls have more than one room and when your system is thumping too much you will be forced, by the maître d' or hall manager, to turn it down.
So if you don’t have a subwoofer, or are looking for a new one and don’t want to spend tons of money, look no further than the Peavey 118D powered subwoofer which has street price of $499. Since it’s powered all you have to do is connect this bad boy to your system and voila, your system has just grown some balls.
Another perfect light for the Mobile DJ,
The American DJ Pro38B LED RC
12/24/2010
For most mobile DJs it comes down to quality, portability, and price. Thanks to the new Pro38B LED RC by American DJ all three of these aspects are fully covered.
Now imagine this if you will: a quality light which can be used for uplighting, controlled by a wireless remote control (included), and DMX capabilities. Now imagine this at a reasonable price. Well stop imagining, it’s here.
How much Does it cost? How does $149 sound?
Go to the American DJ website and check out the video on this bad boy and when you're done make sure to visit your favorite DJ shop and put it in your cart.
the Official American DJ Pro 38B LED RC page.
HP ENVY BEATS - Dr. Dre
Not built for DJ software, just for sound
- thanks for nothing
11/01/2010
A lot of people think the Dr. Dre HP ENVY BEATS laptop was built for DJs, no it wasn't. The only thing this laptop claims to offer is good speakers for sound, nothing else. Nowhere does it say it is built for Serato, Traktor, or any other DJ software.
Hopefully one day Dell, which we prefer over HP, will come out with a Laptop built and designed for DJ software. Until then, keep on tweaking those Windows Laptops.
Will Eminem ever get street props? Will he be considered a Hip Hop Legend?
amended 11/29/2010
In 1998 he released The Slim Shady LP which won him a Grammy Award for best Rap album in 1999. He followed it up with The Marshall Mathers LP which became the fastest selling solo album in history; it also won Grammy Award for best Rap Album in 2001 and has sold over 19 million copies. Eminem is a great lyricist and an incredible artist in his own right however looking back at the stretch of his career one has to ask the simple question. Will Eminem ever be accepted as one of the best Hip Hop artist?
Twelve years after his first release Eminem has had a difficult time making another smash hit record. Forget what the so called charts say about weeks on number one, we all know he hasn’t had a real solo hit for a while. Has Eminem’s career come to an end or is it just a bump in his career? It would be inconceivable for anyone to imagine his popularity and career would stay at the same peak it did during his first two albums; few have been able to do that. What he accomplished was something that white America was waiting to happen; a successful white Hip Hop artist. But did it really happen? Was he the first real great white Hip Hop artist? To truly find out one would have to look in the place where Hip Hop artists get their due props and true acceptance, the streets; because that’s where Hip Hop started and where for many the only place where true credibility can be established.
Is Eminem accepted in the streets of Hip Hop or is he viewed as a Hip Pop artist? Hip Pop means it has crossed markets and gains nationwide radio play. Eminem is not the firstt artist to enter the Hip Pop field. Puff Daddy has done it, Hammer did it, and even some of Kanye West works can be labeled Hip Pop. There is absolutely nothing wrong with Hip Pop, in fact having a Hip Pop hit always results in more sales, but does having Hip Pop hits hamper your credibility in the streets of Hip Hop?
Now let’s put Eminem’s tracks to the test. Can you play an Eminem track at a true Hip Hop party or event? If so, which One? Another test would be if his tracks can stand the test of time. Slick Rick, Doug E Fresh, Biggie, LL Cool J, and Snoop Dog are just some of the legends of Hip Hop whose tracks are considered Hip Hop Classic. Is this the case with any of Eminem’s tracks?
Will he or won’t he? Only time will tell if Eminem can truly become the first true White Hip Hop immortal. This honor cannot be bestowed upon him by any chart, award show, or presentation. If he does receive it it won’t be on any stage. He will receive it by the silent nod of approval by the heads in the street; that’s the only place where there are no games. It's straight up truth, straight up respect, and straight up Hip Hop.
New Rane Mixers homepage.
imixmag wishes you, your family, loved ones and DJ equipment the best for 2012. Thank you for being a part of the imixmag family in 2011 and look forward to even bigger things from us in 2012.
Some thoughts for the New Year.
Make every second of every minute count. Be good to those who are good to you and always let them know how
you appreciate their love. Be as productive as possible but never forget to take time to enjoy the beauty of life.
Be kind to those around you and if possible help those less fortunate. Last but not least try to make a positive impact on
those around you. No matter how little the deed is, any act of kindness makes this world a better
place and creates a flow of positive energy not only around you, but the world.
If you’re a mobile DJ then you’re definitely going to need a hard flight case to protect that sexy Pioneer DDJ ERGO.
Have no fear, the Odyssey FRERGO should be available early January. Weight 14 lbs, street price, $179.
Every month we’ll be giving away two imixmag “DJs of the World” t-shirts. This will be done through the imixmag Facebook page.
To kick things off we are giving away seven shirts from now through December 31st.
So go to our Facebook page and “Like” it. This will start you off on your chances of winning one- good luck.
view the t-shirt video
The official imixmag t-shirt page
Here are some of the rules:
You must "Like" the imixmag Facebook Page.
imixmag will post randomnly through Facebook for the giveaway.
The first to complete a given task through Facebook will win an imixmag t-shirt.
The winner of the giveaway will be notified through Facebook.
The winner will have 24 hours to respond. Should the winner fail to repsond and/or contact
imixmag within 24 hours, the shirt will be re-entered for another giveaway.
You can only win one imixmag t-shirt within an eight month period. Sizes available are only Medium through 2XL.
Facebook profile will be assessed to see if it belongs to a DJ or has shown interest in DJ related topics
(this is to exclude individuals, groups, and organizations which target sweepstakes). If not, the entry will be deemed invalid.
This giveaway is void wherever prohibited by federal, state, provincial, municipal or local law.
You must be thirteen (13) or older to enter this Sweepstakes to be eligible to win. Entrants between the ages of thirteen (13) and (18) must have the permission of their parent or guardian to be eligible.
Conditions and rules may change.
Feel free to contact regarding any questions.
November winners.
The winners for the November 2, 2011 drawing for the imixmag “DJs of the World” t-shirts were the following:
From Facebook
1- Bill Murray
2- Orlando Sandoval Sr.
3- Deejayboboy Magz
4- DjLando MatekEnt
From Twitter
1- DaHitman
2- RomoTheDj
3- PaulTirtirau
The winners have all been contacted and the shirts are on their way.
Apple's Lion may nail you
07/25/2011
Unless you want to end up like the lioness above, you best not upgrade your Apple Mac products from Snow Leopard to Lion.
Even if your DJ software works, and that’s a big IF, your other applications and peripherals might not. Wait at least a few months
before you make the leap, this is true for any software and firmware upgrade; that’s unless the current software isn’t working properly. And for you Serato heads,
Serato is saying no to Lion, for now.
Odyssey gives DJs what they want.
NS6 case sans glide laptop platform.
07/10/2011
Many DJs who don’t want the Gliding Laptop Platform on the Odyssey NS6 case will be happy to know that Odyssey has them in the works.
The Odyssey FRNS6 and BLACK LABEL FRNS6BL should be hitting the market soon.
Some have requested a soft case and have have even gone as far as using a soft keyboard case for their NS6.
Because of its knobs, sliders, and jog wheels, we don’t think it would be wise to use a soft case. If a softcase was specifically designed for the NS6 then that would be different.
Dimitri Wins the Traktor Kontrol X1.
Picks it up.
06/16/2011
The winner of the first imixmag sweepstakes took no time in claiming his Kontrol X1 prize. Being from NYC, Krazy Dimitri opted to pick up his prize instead of having it mailed to him.
A new sweepstakes will be announced in a few weeks. The best way to keep updated with imixmag is to “Like” us on Facebook. Details will be announced through Facebook.
Where it all started for imixmag.com
04/03/2011 (pushed up)
Many think we came up with the name imixmag because of Apple’s imac or ipod line. Well, we actually came up with the imix name around
1994 and came out with our first real paper magazine in 1995; the first imac wasn’t introduced until 1998, that’s around three years before
we started things up.
The photo above is of a 1996 issue, it was twelve pages and printed in black & white and on high gloss paper.
Numark’s NS6 4-CHANNEL DIGITAL DJ CONTROLLER AND MIXER
01/12/2011
If the End of the World was coming,
where would you party?
01/15/2011
Make no mistakes about it, if the world was coming to end, and we wanted to end it with one big party, our DJ of choice would be Erick Morillo; we’re not the only ones who think it. Erick Morillo and is Subliminal events are by far the most sought out club events in the world.
His label, Subliminal Records, has been around for quite some time and is bigger than ever; check out the Subliminal Website and see for yourself. You can also find out when the master himself, Erick Morillo, will be at a venue near you. The Erick Morillo Website
The original message of House Music,
Love, Unity, and Hope
Live Your Life - Erick Morillo & Eddie Thoneick feat Shawnee Taylor
Hit the image to view through YouTube.
DJs Wanted, in our Website
1st DJ from our Twitter campaign – wins imixmag T-shirt
The first to do something should get some kind of reward right, well we think so, Lee gets a free imixmag shirt. We haven't yet decided on the final design of the shirt so it will be a few weeks before we have them ready. By the way Lee, could you email us your shirt size. No Rico, we did not forget you, you’re getting one also - ditto on the emailing of the size.
Hailing from Los Angeles California, Lee has done nightclubs for over ten years and started his own DJ Company as an alternative for clients having a wedding or corporate event; but not wanting a cheesy DJ. Still does cool events like Oscars & Emmy parties.
Gear:
Windows (Sony Vaio) with Serato
Players: Pioneer CDJ 1000 MK3, Technics 1212 MK3
Mixers: Pioneer 800, Rane 57
Speakers : JBL Eon 515s , JBL Eon 510, JBL Eon 518 Sub
The Akai LPD8 is a must have
04/14/2010
You’re at a gig and your mixing or scratching things up and you want to throw on an air siren you have set on one of your samples in your DJ software.
The lights are low and hitting the correct key combination on your laptop can be a pain in the arse and using the touchpad to to hit the sample is really a joke.
Here’s a great inexpensive solution for you, the Akai LPD8.
The LPD8 has 8 pads which feel just like the MPC pads. A cool feature for such a small and inexpensive device is that the rim of the pad lights up in orange when hit.
The 8 assignable Q-link knobs can be easily assigned to control the knob functions on your software and being plug and play ready for both Apple & Windows makes this usb powered midi controller easy to install.
As far as build quality is concerned Akai took no shortcut. Its construction is strong and of high quality. It only measures 13” across which will take little to
no space when you’re on the road. Since most use a laptop stand placing it in front of the laptop may not be an option however placing it in front of your flight case on the table would give you easy access to your samples, creating loops on the fly, and many other option which would not be as easy and quick to do with the keyboard and touchpad. At a street price of around $69 the LPD8 is one of the best bargains for your DJ set up.
Best 10" DJ Mixer for your Money.
The Numark X6
04/19/2010
Looking for a 10” battle mixer with effects for a reasonable price? You’re probably not going to get more bang for your buck than the Numark X6. Its a two channel battle mixer with some incredible effects. In fact no other mixer at this price point compares to the effects available on this mixer.
You can set the effects to work on an individual channel, on the microphone, or have it set on the master out. The best of these 24 bit digital effects are 2Xcopy, Tape Echo, and Echo. To control these effects there is a rate frequency knob and tap button to set the timing of the effect. At this price point the quality of the effects can only be labeled as outstanding. For sensitivity of mixing or scratching the cross fader has a CF knob which can adjust its slope.
The one microphone ¼ input has a treble, bass, and gain knob. One can switch the microphone to aux (in) which input is a pair of RCA. It can be used for such things as an Ipod input and its quality is also very good.
It will be hard to find a better battle mixer than with these quality effect at this price point. At a street price of around $279 this Numark X6 can’t be matched.
(the 3 channel model is the X9)
imixmag is currently working on a video demonstration of the Numark X6.
The American DJ website, the leader of the pack.
5/20/2010
What do you want from a company website? You want as much information as possible on the products it sells and without question it should have videos that demonstrate the full functions of the products they offer. Some DJ equipment website fall very short however the American DJ website is probably one of the best DJ manufacturer websites and here's a quick rundown of why.
Its homepage has every possible link you will need to go to all its various products and divisions. They were also one of the first companies to incorporate videos of their products and the use of YouTube to showcase them and one of the first to use social networks such as Facebook and probably use it better than any other DJ related company. The specs of the products are promptly displayed and the PDF manuals are easy to find and download. As stated before the homepage has it all. Links to; forums, support, repair order status, trade shows & exhibits, order parts, and more.
While video use is one of their highpoints it is also one of its only shortcomings. Videos demonstrating the lights do not showcase them in real life conditions. They are usually shown in almost pitch black setting in nothing but an empty room. A more realistic demonstration would be to show videos with the same conditions in which they will be used. Using semi low lights with a crowd on a dance floor are the conditions mobile DJs and lounge/club operators need to view in order to get a realistic example of how they would wordk for them. Even with that they still get high marks for demonstrating the lights.
In all the American DJ website is probably one of the best if not the best DJ manufacturer website. Since their DJ equipment division American Audio was recently updated we are going to give it some time before we review it however much kudos to American DJ for setting a high standard in website layout, design, and features for other companies to follow.
Technics SL 1200 turntable is introduced in October of 1972. It goes on to become the staple turntable for DJs.
An active 18” powered Subwoofer that kicks ass, not your wallet
01/05/2011
If you’re a Mobile DJ and don’t have a subwoofer then you don’t know what you’re missing, or should we say, your crowd is missing. It’s like watching a movie without surround sound, once you watch it with surround sound, without sounds like garbage;the same holds true for your sound system.
Usually when someone doesn’t have a subwoofer they try to compensate by pushing their tops too hard. Not only will this damage your speakers, but by pushing them too hard they just sound like crap.
Some will tell you that the more expensive subwoofers have more of a kick to them. Well that may be true, but for most of the real DJs on planet earth more is not better or even needed. The fact is most halls have more than one room and when your system is thumping too much you will be forced, by the maître d' or hall manager, to turn it down.
So if you don’t have a subwoofer, or are looking for a new one and don’t want to spend tons of money, look no further than the Peavey 118D powered subwoofer which has street price of $499. Since it’s powered all you have to do is connect this bad boy to your system and voila, your system has just grown some balls.
Another perfect light for the Mobile DJ,
The American DJ Pro38B LED RC
12/24/2010
For most mobile DJs it comes down to quality, portability, and price. Thanks to the new Pro38B LED RC by American DJ all three of these aspects are fully covered.
Now imagine this if you will: a quality light which can be used for uplighting, controlled by a wireless remote control (included), and DMX capabilities. Now imagine this at a reasonable price. Well stop imagining, it’s here.
How much Does it cost? How does $149 sound?
Go to the American DJ website and check out the video on this bad boy and when you're done make sure to visit your favorite DJ shop and put it in your cart.
the Official American DJ Pro 38B LED RC page.
HP ENVY BEATS - Dr. Dre
Not built for DJ software, just for sound
- thanks for nothing
11/01/2010
A lot of people think the Dr. Dre HP ENVY BEATS laptop was built for DJs, no it wasn't. The only thing this laptop claims to offer is good speakers for sound, nothing else. Nowhere does it say it is built for Serato, Traktor, or any other DJ software.
Hopefully one day Dell, which we prefer over HP, will come out with a Laptop built and designed for DJ software. Until then, keep on tweaking those Windows Laptops.
Will Eminem ever get street props? Will he be considered a Hip Hop Legend?
amended 11/29/2010
In 1998 he released The Slim Shady LP which won him a Grammy Award for best Rap album in 1999. He followed it up with The Marshall Mathers LP which became the fastest selling solo album in history; it also won Grammy Award for best Rap Album in 2001 and has sold over 19 million copies. Eminem is a great lyricist and an incredible artist in his own right however looking back at the stretch of his career one has to ask the simple question. Will Eminem ever be accepted as one of the best Hip Hop artist?
Twelve years after his first release Eminem has had a difficult time making another smash hit record. Forget what the so called charts say about weeks on number one, we all know he hasn’t had a real solo hit for a while. Has Eminem’s career come to an end or is it just a bump in his career? It would be inconceivable for anyone to imagine his popularity and career would stay at the same peak it did during his first two albums; few have been able to do that. What he accomplished was something that white America was waiting to happen; a successful white Hip Hop artist. But did it really happen? Was he the first real great white Hip Hop artist? To truly find out one would have to look in the place where Hip Hop artists get their due props and true acceptance, the streets; because that’s where Hip Hop started and where for many the only place where true credibility can be established.
Is Eminem accepted in the streets of Hip Hop or is he viewed as a Hip Pop artist? Hip Pop means it has crossed markets and gains nationwide radio play. Eminem is not the firstt artist to enter the Hip Pop field. Puff Daddy has done it, Hammer did it, and even some of Kanye West works can be labeled Hip Pop. There is absolutely nothing wrong with Hip Pop, in fact having a Hip Pop hit always results in more sales, but does having Hip Pop hits hamper your credibility in the streets of Hip Hop?
Now let’s put Eminem’s tracks to the test. Can you play an Eminem track at a true Hip Hop party or event? If so, which One? Another test would be if his tracks can stand the test of time. Slick Rick, Doug E Fresh, Biggie, LL Cool J, and Snoop Dog are just some of the legends of Hip Hop whose tracks are considered Hip Hop Classic. Is this the case with any of Eminem’s tracks?
Will he or won’t he? Only time will tell if Eminem can truly become the first true White Hip Hop immortal. This honor cannot be bestowed upon him by any chart, award show, or presentation. If he does receive it it won’t be on any stage. He will receive it by the silent nod of approval by the heads in the street; that’s the only place where there are no games. It's straight up truth, straight up respect, and straight up Hip Hop.
imixmag wishes you, your family, loved ones and DJ equipment the best for 2012. Thank you for being a part of the imixmag family in 2011 and look forward to even bigger things from us in 2012.
Some thoughts for the New Year.
Make every second of every minute count. Be good to those who are good to you and always let them know how
you appreciate their love. Be as productive as possible but never forget to take time to enjoy the beauty of life.
Be kind to those around you and if possible help those less fortunate. Last but not least try to make a positive impact on
those around you. No matter how little the deed is, any act of kindness makes this world a better
place and creates a flow of positive energy not only around you, but the world.
If you’re a mobile DJ then you’re definitely going to need a hard flight case to protect that sexy Pioneer DDJ ERGO.
Have no fear, the Odyssey FRERGO should be available early January. Weight 14 lbs, street price, $179.
Every month we’ll be giving away two imixmag “DJs of the World” t-shirts. This will be done through the imixmag Facebook page.
To kick things off we are giving away seven shirts from now through December 31st.
So go to our Facebook page and “Like” it. This will start you off on your chances of winning one- good luck.
view the t-shirt video
The official imixmag t-shirt page
Here are some of the rules:
You must "Like" the imixmag Facebook Page.
imixmag will post randomnly through Facebook for the giveaway.
The first to complete a given task through Facebook will win an imixmag t-shirt.
The winner of the giveaway will be notified through Facebook.
The winner will have 24 hours to respond. Should the winner fail to repsond and/or contact
imixmag within 24 hours, the shirt will be re-entered for another giveaway.
You can only win one imixmag t-shirt within an eight month period. Sizes available are only Medium through 2XL.
Facebook profile will be assessed to see if it belongs to a DJ or has shown interest in DJ related topics
(this is to exclude individuals, groups, and organizations which target sweepstakes). If not, the entry will be deemed invalid.
This giveaway is void wherever prohibited by federal, state, provincial, municipal or local law.
You must be thirteen (13) or older to enter this Sweepstakes to be eligible to win. Entrants between the ages of thirteen (13) and (18) must have the permission of their parent or guardian to be eligible.
Conditions and rules may change.
Feel free to contact regarding any questions.
November winners.
The winners for the November 2, 2011 drawing for the imixmag “DJs of the World” t-shirts were the following:
From Facebook
1- Bill Murray
2- Orlando Sandoval Sr.
3- Deejayboboy Magz
4- DjLando MatekEnt
From Twitter
1- DaHitman
2- RomoTheDj
3- PaulTirtirau
The winners have all been contacted and the shirts are on their way.
Apple's Lion may nail you
07/25/2011
Unless you want to end up like the lioness above, you best not upgrade your Apple Mac products from Snow Leopard to Lion.
Even if your DJ software works, and that’s a big IF, your other applications and peripherals might not. Wait at least a few months
before you make the leap, this is true for any software and firmware upgrade; that’s unless the current software isn’t working properly. And for you Serato heads,
Serato is saying no to Lion, for now.
Odyssey gives DJs what they want.
NS6 case sans glide laptop platform.
07/10/2011
Many DJs who don’t want the Gliding Laptop Platform on the Odyssey NS6 case will be happy to know that Odyssey has them in the works.
The Odyssey FRNS6 and BLACK LABEL FRNS6BL should be hitting the market soon.
Some have requested a soft case and have have even gone as far as using a soft keyboard case for their NS6.
Because of its knobs, sliders, and jog wheels, we don’t think it would be wise to use a soft case. If a softcase was specifically designed for the NS6 then that would be different.
Dimitri Wins the Traktor Kontrol X1.
Picks it up.
06/16/2011
The winner of the first imixmag sweepstakes took no time in claiming his Kontrol X1 prize. Being from NYC, Krazy Dimitri opted to pick up his prize instead of having it mailed to him.
A new sweepstakes will be announced in a few weeks. The best way to keep updated with imixmag is to “Like” us on Facebook. Details will be announced through Facebook.
Where it all started for imixmag.com
04/03/2011 (pushed up)
Many think we came up with the name imixmag because of Apple’s imac or ipod line. Well, we actually came up with the imix name around
1994 and came out with our first real paper magazine in 1995; the first imac wasn’t introduced until 1998, that’s around three years before
we started things up.
The photo above is of a 1996 issue, it was twelve pages and printed in black & white and on high gloss paper.
Numark’s NS6 4-CHANNEL DIGITAL DJ CONTROLLER AND MIXER
01/12/2011
If the End of the World was coming,
where would you party?
01/15/2011
Make no mistakes about it, if the world was coming to end, and we wanted to end it with one big party, our DJ of choice would be Erick Morillo; we’re not the only ones who think it. Erick Morillo and is Subliminal events are by far the most sought out club events in the world.
His label, Subliminal Records, has been around for quite some time and is bigger than ever; check out the Subliminal Website and see for yourself. You can also find out when the master himself, Erick Morillo, will be at a venue near you. The Erick Morillo Website
The original message of House Music,
Love, Unity, and Hope
Live Your Life - Erick Morillo & Eddie Thoneick feat Shawnee Taylor
Hit the image to view through YouTube.
DJs Wanted, in our Website
1st DJ from our Twitter campaign – wins imixmag T-shirt
The first to do something should get some kind of reward right, well we think so, Lee gets a free imixmag shirt. We haven't yet decided on the final design of the shirt so it will be a few weeks before we have them ready. By the way Lee, could you email us your shirt size. No Rico, we did not forget you, you’re getting one also - ditto on the emailing of the size.
Hailing from Los Angeles California, Lee has done nightclubs for over ten years and started his own DJ Company as an alternative for clients having a wedding or corporate event; but not wanting a cheesy DJ. Still does cool events like Oscars & Emmy parties.
Gear:
Windows (Sony Vaio) with Serato
Players: Pioneer CDJ 1000 MK3, Technics 1212 MK3
Mixers: Pioneer 800, Rane 57
Speakers : JBL Eon 515s , JBL Eon 510, JBL Eon 518 Sub
The Akai LPD8 is a must have
04/14/2010
You’re at a gig and your mixing or scratching things up and you want to throw on an air siren you have set on one of your samples in your DJ software.
The lights are low and hitting the correct key combination on your laptop can be a pain in the arse and using the touchpad to to hit the sample is really a joke.
Here’s a great inexpensive solution for you, the Akai LPD8.
The LPD8 has 8 pads which feel just like the MPC pads. A cool feature for such a small and inexpensive device is that the rim of the pad lights up in orange when hit.
The 8 assignable Q-link knobs can be easily assigned to control the knob functions on your software and being plug and play ready for both Apple & Windows makes this usb powered midi controller easy to install.
As far as build quality is concerned Akai took no shortcut. Its construction is strong and of high quality. It only measures 13” across which will take little to
no space when you’re on the road. Since most use a laptop stand placing it in front of the laptop may not be an option however placing it in front of your flight case on the table would give you easy access to your samples, creating loops on the fly, and many other option which would not be as easy and quick to do with the keyboard and touchpad. At a street price of around $69 the LPD8 is one of the best bargains for your DJ set up.
Best 10" DJ Mixer for your Money.
The Numark X6
04/19/2010
Looking for a 10” battle mixer with effects for a reasonable price? You’re probably not going to get more bang for your buck than the Numark X6. Its a two channel battle mixer with some incredible effects. In fact no other mixer at this price point compares to the effects available on this mixer.
You can set the effects to work on an individual channel, on the microphone, or have it set on the master out. The best of these 24 bit digital effects are 2Xcopy, Tape Echo, and Echo. To control these effects there is a rate frequency knob and tap button to set the timing of the effect. At this price point the quality of the effects can only be labeled as outstanding. For sensitivity of mixing or scratching the cross fader has a CF knob which can adjust its slope.
The one microphone ¼ input has a treble, bass, and gain knob. One can switch the microphone to aux (in) which input is a pair of RCA. It can be used for such things as an Ipod input and its quality is also very good.
It will be hard to find a better battle mixer than with these quality effect at this price point. At a street price of around $279 this Numark X6 can’t be matched.
(the 3 channel model is the X9)
imixmag is currently working on a video demonstration of the Numark X6.
The American DJ website, the leader of the pack.
5/20/2010
What do you want from a company website? You want as much information as possible on the products it sells and without question it should have videos that demonstrate the full functions of the products they offer. Some DJ equipment website fall very short however the American DJ website is probably one of the best DJ manufacturer websites and here's a quick rundown of why.
Its homepage has every possible link you will need to go to all its various products and divisions. They were also one of the first companies to incorporate videos of their products and the use of YouTube to showcase them and one of the first to use social networks such as Facebook and probably use it better than any other DJ related company. The specs of the products are promptly displayed and the PDF manuals are easy to find and download. As stated before the homepage has it all. Links to; forums, support, repair order status, trade shows & exhibits, order parts, and more.
While video use is one of their highpoints it is also one of its only shortcomings. Videos demonstrating the lights do not showcase them in real life conditions. They are usually shown in almost pitch black setting in nothing but an empty room. A more realistic demonstration would be to show videos with the same conditions in which they will be used. Using semi low lights with a crowd on a dance floor are the conditions mobile DJs and lounge/club operators need to view in order to get a realistic example of how they would wordk for them. Even with that they still get high marks for demonstrating the lights.
In all the American DJ website is probably one of the best if not the best DJ manufacturer website. Since their DJ equipment division American Audio was recently updated we are going to give it some time before we review it however much kudos to American DJ for setting a high standard in website layout, design, and features for other companies to follow.
Technics SL 1200 turntable is introduced in October of 1972. It goes on to become the staple turntable for DJs.
An active 18” powered Subwoofer that kicks ass, not your wallet
01/05/2011
If you’re a Mobile DJ and don’t have a subwoofer then you don’t know what you’re missing, or should we say, your crowd is missing. It’s like watching a movie without surround sound, once you watch it with surround sound, without sounds like garbage;the same holds true for your sound system.
Usually when someone doesn’t have a subwoofer they try to compensate by pushing their tops too hard. Not only will this damage your speakers, but by pushing them too hard they just sound like crap.
Some will tell you that the more expensive subwoofers have more of a kick to them. Well that may be true, but for most of the real DJs on planet earth more is not better or even needed. The fact is most halls have more than one room and when your system is thumping too much you will be forced, by the maître d' or hall manager, to turn it down.
So if you don’t have a subwoofer, or are looking for a new one and don’t want to spend tons of money, look no further than the Peavey 118D powered subwoofer which has street price of $499. Since it’s powered all you have to do is connect this bad boy to your system and voila, your system has just grown some balls.
Another perfect light for the Mobile DJ,
The American DJ Pro38B LED RC
12/24/2010
For most mobile DJs it comes down to quality, portability, and price. Thanks to the new Pro38B LED RC by American DJ all three of these aspects are fully covered.
Now imagine this if you will: a quality light which can be used for uplighting, controlled by a wireless remote control (included), and DMX capabilities. Now imagine this at a reasonable price. Well stop imagining, it’s here.
How much Does it cost? How does $149 sound?
Go to the American DJ website and check out the video on this bad boy and when you're done make sure to visit your favorite DJ shop and put it in your cart.
the Official American DJ Pro 38B LED RC page.
HP ENVY BEATS - Dr. Dre
Not built for DJ software, just for sound
- thanks for nothing
11/01/2010
A lot of people think the Dr. Dre HP ENVY BEATS laptop was built for DJs, no it wasn't. The only thing this laptop claims to offer is good speakers for sound, nothing else. Nowhere does it say it is built for Serato, Traktor, or any other DJ software.
Hopefully one day Dell, which we prefer over HP, will come out with a Laptop built and designed for DJ software. Until then, keep on tweaking those Windows Laptops.
Will Eminem ever get street props? Will he be considered a Hip Hop Legend?
amended 11/29/2010
In 1998 he released The Slim Shady LP which won him a Grammy Award for best Rap album in 1999. He followed it up with The Marshall Mathers LP which became the fastest selling solo album in history; it also won Grammy Award for best Rap Album in 2001 and has sold over 19 million copies. Eminem is a great lyricist and an incredible artist in his own right however looking back at the stretch of his career one has to ask the simple question. Will Eminem ever be accepted as one of the best Hip Hop artist?
Twelve years after his first release Eminem has had a difficult time making another smash hit record. Forget what the so called charts say about weeks on number one, we all know he hasn’t had a real solo hit for a while. Has Eminem’s career come to an end or is it just a bump in his career? It would be inconceivable for anyone to imagine his popularity and career would stay at the same peak it did during his first two albums; few have been able to do that. What he accomplished was something that white America was waiting to happen; a successful white Hip Hop artist. But did it really happen? Was he the first real great white Hip Hop artist? To truly find out one would have to look in the place where Hip Hop artists get their due props and true acceptance, the streets; because that’s where Hip Hop started and where for many the only place where true credibility can be established.
Is Eminem accepted in the streets of Hip Hop or is he viewed as a Hip Pop artist? Hip Pop means it has crossed markets and gains nationwide radio play. Eminem is not the firstt artist to enter the Hip Pop field. Puff Daddy has done it, Hammer did it, and even some of Kanye West works can be labeled Hip Pop. There is absolutely nothing wrong with Hip Pop, in fact having a Hip Pop hit always results in more sales, but does having Hip Pop hits hamper your credibility in the streets of Hip Hop?
Now let’s put Eminem’s tracks to the test. Can you play an Eminem track at a true Hip Hop party or event? If so, which One? Another test would be if his tracks can stand the test of time. Slick Rick, Doug E Fresh, Biggie, LL Cool J, and Snoop Dog are just some of the legends of Hip Hop whose tracks are considered Hip Hop Classic. Is this the case with any of Eminem’s tracks?
Will he or won’t he? Only time will tell if Eminem can truly become the first true White Hip Hop immortal. This honor cannot be bestowed upon him by any chart, award show, or presentation. If he does receive it it won’t be on any stage. He will receive it by the silent nod of approval by the heads in the street; that’s the only place where there are no games. It's straight up truth, straight up respect, and straight up Hip Hop.
Make every second of every minute count. Be good to those who are good to you and always let them know how you appreciate their love. Be as productive as possible but never forget to take time to enjoy the beauty of life. Be kind to those around you and if possible help those less fortunate. Last but not least try to make a positive impact on those around you. No matter how little the deed is, any act of kindness makes this world a better place and creates a flow of positive energy not only around you, but the world.
If you’re a mobile DJ then you’re definitely going to need a hard flight case to protect that sexy Pioneer DDJ ERGO.
Have no fear, the Odyssey FRERGO should be available early January. Weight 14 lbs, street price, $179.
Every month we’ll be giving away two imixmag “DJs of the World” t-shirts. This will be done through the imixmag Facebook page.
To kick things off we are giving away seven shirts from now through December 31st.
So go to our Facebook page and “Like” it. This will start you off on your chances of winning one- good luck.
view the t-shirt video
The official imixmag t-shirt page
Here are some of the rules:
You must "Like" the imixmag Facebook Page.
imixmag will post randomnly through Facebook for the giveaway.
The first to complete a given task through Facebook will win an imixmag t-shirt.
The winner of the giveaway will be notified through Facebook.
The winner will have 24 hours to respond. Should the winner fail to repsond and/or contact
imixmag within 24 hours, the shirt will be re-entered for another giveaway.
You can only win one imixmag t-shirt within an eight month period. Sizes available are only Medium through 2XL.
Facebook profile will be assessed to see if it belongs to a DJ or has shown interest in DJ related topics
(this is to exclude individuals, groups, and organizations which target sweepstakes). If not, the entry will be deemed invalid.
This giveaway is void wherever prohibited by federal, state, provincial, municipal or local law.
You must be thirteen (13) or older to enter this Sweepstakes to be eligible to win. Entrants between the ages of thirteen (13) and (18) must have the permission of their parent or guardian to be eligible.
Conditions and rules may change.
Feel free to contact regarding any questions.
November winners.
The winners for the November 2, 2011 drawing for the imixmag “DJs of the World” t-shirts were the following:
From Facebook
1- Bill Murray
2- Orlando Sandoval Sr.
3- Deejayboboy Magz
4- DjLando MatekEnt
From Twitter
1- DaHitman
2- RomoTheDj
3- PaulTirtirau
The winners have all been contacted and the shirts are on their way.
Apple's Lion may nail you
07/25/2011
Unless you want to end up like the lioness above, you best not upgrade your Apple Mac products from Snow Leopard to Lion.
Even if your DJ software works, and that’s a big IF, your other applications and peripherals might not. Wait at least a few months
before you make the leap, this is true for any software and firmware upgrade; that’s unless the current software isn’t working properly. And for you Serato heads,
Serato is saying no to Lion, for now.
Odyssey gives DJs what they want.
NS6 case sans glide laptop platform.
07/10/2011
Many DJs who don’t want the Gliding Laptop Platform on the Odyssey NS6 case will be happy to know that Odyssey has them in the works.
The Odyssey FRNS6 and BLACK LABEL FRNS6BL should be hitting the market soon.
Some have requested a soft case and have have even gone as far as using a soft keyboard case for their NS6.
Because of its knobs, sliders, and jog wheels, we don’t think it would be wise to use a soft case. If a softcase was specifically designed for the NS6 then that would be different.
Dimitri Wins the Traktor Kontrol X1.
Picks it up.
06/16/2011
The winner of the first imixmag sweepstakes took no time in claiming his Kontrol X1 prize. Being from NYC, Krazy Dimitri opted to pick up his prize instead of having it mailed to him.
A new sweepstakes will be announced in a few weeks. The best way to keep updated with imixmag is to “Like” us on Facebook. Details will be announced through Facebook.
Where it all started for imixmag.com
04/03/2011 (pushed up)
Many think we came up with the name imixmag because of Apple’s imac or ipod line. Well, we actually came up with the imix name around
1994 and came out with our first real paper magazine in 1995; the first imac wasn’t introduced until 1998, that’s around three years before
we started things up.
The photo above is of a 1996 issue, it was twelve pages and printed in black & white and on high gloss paper.
Numark’s NS6 4-CHANNEL DIGITAL DJ CONTROLLER AND MIXER
01/12/2011
If the End of the World was coming,
where would you party?
01/15/2011
Make no mistakes about it, if the world was coming to end, and we wanted to end it with one big party, our DJ of choice would be Erick Morillo; we’re not the only ones who think it. Erick Morillo and is Subliminal events are by far the most sought out club events in the world.
His label, Subliminal Records, has been around for quite some time and is bigger than ever; check out the Subliminal Website and see for yourself. You can also find out when the master himself, Erick Morillo, will be at a venue near you. The Erick Morillo Website
The original message of House Music,
Love, Unity, and Hope
Live Your Life - Erick Morillo & Eddie Thoneick feat Shawnee Taylor
Hit the image to view through YouTube.
DJs Wanted, in our Website
1st DJ from our Twitter campaign – wins imixmag T-shirt
The first to do something should get some kind of reward right, well we think so, Lee gets a free imixmag shirt. We haven't yet decided on the final design of the shirt so it will be a few weeks before we have them ready. By the way Lee, could you email us your shirt size. No Rico, we did not forget you, you’re getting one also - ditto on the emailing of the size.
Hailing from Los Angeles California, Lee has done nightclubs for over ten years and started his own DJ Company as an alternative for clients having a wedding or corporate event; but not wanting a cheesy DJ. Still does cool events like Oscars & Emmy parties.
Gear:
Windows (Sony Vaio) with Serato
Players: Pioneer CDJ 1000 MK3, Technics 1212 MK3
Mixers: Pioneer 800, Rane 57
Speakers : JBL Eon 515s , JBL Eon 510, JBL Eon 518 Sub
The Akai LPD8 is a must have
04/14/2010
You’re at a gig and your mixing or scratching things up and you want to throw on an air siren you have set on one of your samples in your DJ software.
The lights are low and hitting the correct key combination on your laptop can be a pain in the arse and using the touchpad to to hit the sample is really a joke.
Here’s a great inexpensive solution for you, the Akai LPD8.
The LPD8 has 8 pads which feel just like the MPC pads. A cool feature for such a small and inexpensive device is that the rim of the pad lights up in orange when hit.
The 8 assignable Q-link knobs can be easily assigned to control the knob functions on your software and being plug and play ready for both Apple & Windows makes this usb powered midi controller easy to install.
As far as build quality is concerned Akai took no shortcut. Its construction is strong and of high quality. It only measures 13” across which will take little to
no space when you’re on the road. Since most use a laptop stand placing it in front of the laptop may not be an option however placing it in front of your flight case on the table would give you easy access to your samples, creating loops on the fly, and many other option which would not be as easy and quick to do with the keyboard and touchpad. At a street price of around $69 the LPD8 is one of the best bargains for your DJ set up.
Best 10" DJ Mixer for your Money.
The Numark X6
04/19/2010
Looking for a 10” battle mixer with effects for a reasonable price? You’re probably not going to get more bang for your buck than the Numark X6. Its a two channel battle mixer with some incredible effects. In fact no other mixer at this price point compares to the effects available on this mixer.
You can set the effects to work on an individual channel, on the microphone, or have it set on the master out. The best of these 24 bit digital effects are 2Xcopy, Tape Echo, and Echo. To control these effects there is a rate frequency knob and tap button to set the timing of the effect. At this price point the quality of the effects can only be labeled as outstanding. For sensitivity of mixing or scratching the cross fader has a CF knob which can adjust its slope.
The one microphone ¼ input has a treble, bass, and gain knob. One can switch the microphone to aux (in) which input is a pair of RCA. It can be used for such things as an Ipod input and its quality is also very good.
It will be hard to find a better battle mixer than with these quality effect at this price point. At a street price of around $279 this Numark X6 can’t be matched.
(the 3 channel model is the X9)
imixmag is currently working on a video demonstration of the Numark X6.
The American DJ website, the leader of the pack.
5/20/2010
What do you want from a company website? You want as much information as possible on the products it sells and without question it should have videos that demonstrate the full functions of the products they offer. Some DJ equipment website fall very short however the American DJ website is probably one of the best DJ manufacturer websites and here's a quick rundown of why.
Its homepage has every possible link you will need to go to all its various products and divisions. They were also one of the first companies to incorporate videos of their products and the use of YouTube to showcase them and one of the first to use social networks such as Facebook and probably use it better than any other DJ related company. The specs of the products are promptly displayed and the PDF manuals are easy to find and download. As stated before the homepage has it all. Links to; forums, support, repair order status, trade shows & exhibits, order parts, and more.
While video use is one of their highpoints it is also one of its only shortcomings. Videos demonstrating the lights do not showcase them in real life conditions. They are usually shown in almost pitch black setting in nothing but an empty room. A more realistic demonstration would be to show videos with the same conditions in which they will be used. Using semi low lights with a crowd on a dance floor are the conditions mobile DJs and lounge/club operators need to view in order to get a realistic example of how they would wordk for them. Even with that they still get high marks for demonstrating the lights.
In all the American DJ website is probably one of the best if not the best DJ manufacturer website. Since their DJ equipment division American Audio was recently updated we are going to give it some time before we review it however much kudos to American DJ for setting a high standard in website layout, design, and features for other companies to follow.
Technics SL 1200 turntable is introduced in October of 1972. It goes on to become the staple turntable for DJs.
An active 18” powered Subwoofer that kicks ass, not your wallet
01/05/2011
If you’re a Mobile DJ and don’t have a subwoofer then you don’t know what you’re missing, or should we say, your crowd is missing. It’s like watching a movie without surround sound, once you watch it with surround sound, without sounds like garbage;the same holds true for your sound system.
Usually when someone doesn’t have a subwoofer they try to compensate by pushing their tops too hard. Not only will this damage your speakers, but by pushing them too hard they just sound like crap.
Some will tell you that the more expensive subwoofers have more of a kick to them. Well that may be true, but for most of the real DJs on planet earth more is not better or even needed. The fact is most halls have more than one room and when your system is thumping too much you will be forced, by the maître d' or hall manager, to turn it down.
So if you don’t have a subwoofer, or are looking for a new one and don’t want to spend tons of money, look no further than the Peavey 118D powered subwoofer which has street price of $499. Since it’s powered all you have to do is connect this bad boy to your system and voila, your system has just grown some balls.
Another perfect light for the Mobile DJ,
The American DJ Pro38B LED RC
12/24/2010
For most mobile DJs it comes down to quality, portability, and price. Thanks to the new Pro38B LED RC by American DJ all three of these aspects are fully covered.
Now imagine this if you will: a quality light which can be used for uplighting, controlled by a wireless remote control (included), and DMX capabilities. Now imagine this at a reasonable price. Well stop imagining, it’s here.
How much Does it cost? How does $149 sound?
Go to the American DJ website and check out the video on this bad boy and when you're done make sure to visit your favorite DJ shop and put it in your cart.
the Official American DJ Pro 38B LED RC page.
HP ENVY BEATS - Dr. Dre
Not built for DJ software, just for sound
- thanks for nothing
11/01/2010
A lot of people think the Dr. Dre HP ENVY BEATS laptop was built for DJs, no it wasn't. The only thing this laptop claims to offer is good speakers for sound, nothing else. Nowhere does it say it is built for Serato, Traktor, or any other DJ software.
Hopefully one day Dell, which we prefer over HP, will come out with a Laptop built and designed for DJ software. Until then, keep on tweaking those Windows Laptops.
Will Eminem ever get street props? Will he be considered a Hip Hop Legend?
amended 11/29/2010
In 1998 he released The Slim Shady LP which won him a Grammy Award for best Rap album in 1999. He followed it up with The Marshall Mathers LP which became the fastest selling solo album in history; it also won Grammy Award for best Rap Album in 2001 and has sold over 19 million copies. Eminem is a great lyricist and an incredible artist in his own right however looking back at the stretch of his career one has to ask the simple question. Will Eminem ever be accepted as one of the best Hip Hop artist?
Twelve years after his first release Eminem has had a difficult time making another smash hit record. Forget what the so called charts say about weeks on number one, we all know he hasn’t had a real solo hit for a while. Has Eminem’s career come to an end or is it just a bump in his career? It would be inconceivable for anyone to imagine his popularity and career would stay at the same peak it did during his first two albums; few have been able to do that. What he accomplished was something that white America was waiting to happen; a successful white Hip Hop artist. But did it really happen? Was he the first real great white Hip Hop artist? To truly find out one would have to look in the place where Hip Hop artists get their due props and true acceptance, the streets; because that’s where Hip Hop started and where for many the only place where true credibility can be established.
Is Eminem accepted in the streets of Hip Hop or is he viewed as a Hip Pop artist? Hip Pop means it has crossed markets and gains nationwide radio play. Eminem is not the firstt artist to enter the Hip Pop field. Puff Daddy has done it, Hammer did it, and even some of Kanye West works can be labeled Hip Pop. There is absolutely nothing wrong with Hip Pop, in fact having a Hip Pop hit always results in more sales, but does having Hip Pop hits hamper your credibility in the streets of Hip Hop?
Now let’s put Eminem’s tracks to the test. Can you play an Eminem track at a true Hip Hop party or event? If so, which One? Another test would be if his tracks can stand the test of time. Slick Rick, Doug E Fresh, Biggie, LL Cool J, and Snoop Dog are just some of the legends of Hip Hop whose tracks are considered Hip Hop Classic. Is this the case with any of Eminem’s tracks?
Will he or won’t he? Only time will tell if Eminem can truly become the first true White Hip Hop immortal. This honor cannot be bestowed upon him by any chart, award show, or presentation. If he does receive it it won’t be on any stage. He will receive it by the silent nod of approval by the heads in the street; that’s the only place where there are no games. It's straight up truth, straight up respect, and straight up Hip Hop.
If you’re a mobile DJ then you’re definitely going to need a hard flight case to protect that sexy Pioneer DDJ ERGO.
Have no fear, the Odyssey FRERGO should be available early January. Weight 14 lbs, street price, $179.
Every month we’ll be giving away two imixmag “DJs of the World” t-shirts. This will be done through the imixmag Facebook page.
To kick things off we are giving away seven shirts from now through December 31st.
So go to our Facebook page and “Like” it. This will start you off on your chances of winning one- good luck.
view the t-shirt video
The official imixmag t-shirt page
Here are some of the rules:
You must "Like" the imixmag Facebook Page.
imixmag will post randomnly through Facebook for the giveaway.
The first to complete a given task through Facebook will win an imixmag t-shirt.
The winner of the giveaway will be notified through Facebook.
The winner will have 24 hours to respond. Should the winner fail to repsond and/or contact
imixmag within 24 hours, the shirt will be re-entered for another giveaway.
You can only win one imixmag t-shirt within an eight month period. Sizes available are only Medium through 2XL.
Facebook profile will be assessed to see if it belongs to a DJ or has shown interest in DJ related topics
(this is to exclude individuals, groups, and organizations which target sweepstakes). If not, the entry will be deemed invalid.
This giveaway is void wherever prohibited by federal, state, provincial, municipal or local law.
You must be thirteen (13) or older to enter this Sweepstakes to be eligible to win. Entrants between the ages of thirteen (13) and (18) must have the permission of their parent or guardian to be eligible.
Conditions and rules may change.
Feel free to contact regarding any questions.
November winners.
The winners for the November 2, 2011 drawing for the imixmag “DJs of the World” t-shirts were the following:
From Facebook
1- Bill Murray
2- Orlando Sandoval Sr.
3- Deejayboboy Magz
4- DjLando MatekEnt
From Twitter
1- DaHitman
2- RomoTheDj
3- PaulTirtirau
The winners have all been contacted and the shirts are on their way.
Apple's Lion may nail you
07/25/2011
Unless you want to end up like the lioness above, you best not upgrade your Apple Mac products from Snow Leopard to Lion.
Even if your DJ software works, and that’s a big IF, your other applications and peripherals might not. Wait at least a few months
before you make the leap, this is true for any software and firmware upgrade; that’s unless the current software isn’t working properly. And for you Serato heads,
Serato is saying no to Lion, for now.
Odyssey gives DJs what they want.
NS6 case sans glide laptop platform.
07/10/2011
Many DJs who don’t want the Gliding Laptop Platform on the Odyssey NS6 case will be happy to know that Odyssey has them in the works.
The Odyssey FRNS6 and BLACK LABEL FRNS6BL should be hitting the market soon.
Some have requested a soft case and have have even gone as far as using a soft keyboard case for their NS6.
Because of its knobs, sliders, and jog wheels, we don’t think it would be wise to use a soft case. If a softcase was specifically designed for the NS6 then that would be different.
Dimitri Wins the Traktor Kontrol X1.
Picks it up.
06/16/2011
The winner of the first imixmag sweepstakes took no time in claiming his Kontrol X1 prize. Being from NYC, Krazy Dimitri opted to pick up his prize instead of having it mailed to him.
A new sweepstakes will be announced in a few weeks. The best way to keep updated with imixmag is to “Like” us on Facebook. Details will be announced through Facebook.
Where it all started for imixmag.com
04/03/2011 (pushed up)
Many think we came up with the name imixmag because of Apple’s imac or ipod line. Well, we actually came up with the imix name around
1994 and came out with our first real paper magazine in 1995; the first imac wasn’t introduced until 1998, that’s around three years before
we started things up.
The photo above is of a 1996 issue, it was twelve pages and printed in black & white and on high gloss paper.
Numark’s NS6 4-CHANNEL DIGITAL DJ CONTROLLER AND MIXER
01/12/2011
If the End of the World was coming,
where would you party?
01/15/2011
Make no mistakes about it, if the world was coming to end, and we wanted to end it with one big party, our DJ of choice would be Erick Morillo; we’re not the only ones who think it. Erick Morillo and is Subliminal events are by far the most sought out club events in the world.
His label, Subliminal Records, has been around for quite some time and is bigger than ever; check out the Subliminal Website and see for yourself. You can also find out when the master himself, Erick Morillo, will be at a venue near you. The Erick Morillo Website
The original message of House Music,
Love, Unity, and Hope
Live Your Life - Erick Morillo & Eddie Thoneick feat Shawnee Taylor
Hit the image to view through YouTube.
DJs Wanted, in our Website
1st DJ from our Twitter campaign – wins imixmag T-shirt
The first to do something should get some kind of reward right, well we think so, Lee gets a free imixmag shirt. We haven't yet decided on the final design of the shirt so it will be a few weeks before we have them ready. By the way Lee, could you email us your shirt size. No Rico, we did not forget you, you’re getting one also - ditto on the emailing of the size.
Hailing from Los Angeles California, Lee has done nightclubs for over ten years and started his own DJ Company as an alternative for clients having a wedding or corporate event; but not wanting a cheesy DJ. Still does cool events like Oscars & Emmy parties.
Gear:
Windows (Sony Vaio) with Serato
Players: Pioneer CDJ 1000 MK3, Technics 1212 MK3
Mixers: Pioneer 800, Rane 57
Speakers : JBL Eon 515s , JBL Eon 510, JBL Eon 518 Sub
The Akai LPD8 is a must have
04/14/2010
You’re at a gig and your mixing or scratching things up and you want to throw on an air siren you have set on one of your samples in your DJ software.
The lights are low and hitting the correct key combination on your laptop can be a pain in the arse and using the touchpad to to hit the sample is really a joke.
Here’s a great inexpensive solution for you, the Akai LPD8.
The LPD8 has 8 pads which feel just like the MPC pads. A cool feature for such a small and inexpensive device is that the rim of the pad lights up in orange when hit.
The 8 assignable Q-link knobs can be easily assigned to control the knob functions on your software and being plug and play ready for both Apple & Windows makes this usb powered midi controller easy to install.
As far as build quality is concerned Akai took no shortcut. Its construction is strong and of high quality. It only measures 13” across which will take little to
no space when you’re on the road. Since most use a laptop stand placing it in front of the laptop may not be an option however placing it in front of your flight case on the table would give you easy access to your samples, creating loops on the fly, and many other option which would not be as easy and quick to do with the keyboard and touchpad. At a street price of around $69 the LPD8 is one of the best bargains for your DJ set up.
Best 10" DJ Mixer for your Money.
The Numark X6
04/19/2010
Looking for a 10” battle mixer with effects for a reasonable price? You’re probably not going to get more bang for your buck than the Numark X6. Its a two channel battle mixer with some incredible effects. In fact no other mixer at this price point compares to the effects available on this mixer.
You can set the effects to work on an individual channel, on the microphone, or have it set on the master out. The best of these 24 bit digital effects are 2Xcopy, Tape Echo, and Echo. To control these effects there is a rate frequency knob and tap button to set the timing of the effect. At this price point the quality of the effects can only be labeled as outstanding. For sensitivity of mixing or scratching the cross fader has a CF knob which can adjust its slope.
The one microphone ¼ input has a treble, bass, and gain knob. One can switch the microphone to aux (in) which input is a pair of RCA. It can be used for such things as an Ipod input and its quality is also very good.
It will be hard to find a better battle mixer than with these quality effect at this price point. At a street price of around $279 this Numark X6 can’t be matched.
(the 3 channel model is the X9)
imixmag is currently working on a video demonstration of the Numark X6.
The American DJ website, the leader of the pack.
5/20/2010
What do you want from a company website? You want as much information as possible on the products it sells and without question it should have videos that demonstrate the full functions of the products they offer. Some DJ equipment website fall very short however the American DJ website is probably one of the best DJ manufacturer websites and here's a quick rundown of why.
Its homepage has every possible link you will need to go to all its various products and divisions. They were also one of the first companies to incorporate videos of their products and the use of YouTube to showcase them and one of the first to use social networks such as Facebook and probably use it better than any other DJ related company. The specs of the products are promptly displayed and the PDF manuals are easy to find and download. As stated before the homepage has it all. Links to; forums, support, repair order status, trade shows & exhibits, order parts, and more.
While video use is one of their highpoints it is also one of its only shortcomings. Videos demonstrating the lights do not showcase them in real life conditions. They are usually shown in almost pitch black setting in nothing but an empty room. A more realistic demonstration would be to show videos with the same conditions in which they will be used. Using semi low lights with a crowd on a dance floor are the conditions mobile DJs and lounge/club operators need to view in order to get a realistic example of how they would wordk for them. Even with that they still get high marks for demonstrating the lights.
In all the American DJ website is probably one of the best if not the best DJ manufacturer website. Since their DJ equipment division American Audio was recently updated we are going to give it some time before we review it however much kudos to American DJ for setting a high standard in website layout, design, and features for other companies to follow.
Technics SL 1200 turntable is introduced in October of 1972. It goes on to become the staple turntable for DJs.
An active 18” powered Subwoofer that kicks ass, not your wallet
01/05/2011
If you’re a Mobile DJ and don’t have a subwoofer then you don’t know what you’re missing, or should we say, your crowd is missing. It’s like watching a movie without surround sound, once you watch it with surround sound, without sounds like garbage;the same holds true for your sound system.
Usually when someone doesn’t have a subwoofer they try to compensate by pushing their tops too hard. Not only will this damage your speakers, but by pushing them too hard they just sound like crap.
Some will tell you that the more expensive subwoofers have more of a kick to them. Well that may be true, but for most of the real DJs on planet earth more is not better or even needed. The fact is most halls have more than one room and when your system is thumping too much you will be forced, by the maître d' or hall manager, to turn it down.
So if you don’t have a subwoofer, or are looking for a new one and don’t want to spend tons of money, look no further than the Peavey 118D powered subwoofer which has street price of $499. Since it’s powered all you have to do is connect this bad boy to your system and voila, your system has just grown some balls.
Another perfect light for the Mobile DJ,
The American DJ Pro38B LED RC
12/24/2010
For most mobile DJs it comes down to quality, portability, and price. Thanks to the new Pro38B LED RC by American DJ all three of these aspects are fully covered.
Now imagine this if you will: a quality light which can be used for uplighting, controlled by a wireless remote control (included), and DMX capabilities. Now imagine this at a reasonable price. Well stop imagining, it’s here.
How much Does it cost? How does $149 sound?
Go to the American DJ website and check out the video on this bad boy and when you're done make sure to visit your favorite DJ shop and put it in your cart.
the Official American DJ Pro 38B LED RC page.
HP ENVY BEATS - Dr. Dre
Not built for DJ software, just for sound
- thanks for nothing
11/01/2010
A lot of people think the Dr. Dre HP ENVY BEATS laptop was built for DJs, no it wasn't. The only thing this laptop claims to offer is good speakers for sound, nothing else. Nowhere does it say it is built for Serato, Traktor, or any other DJ software.
Hopefully one day Dell, which we prefer over HP, will come out with a Laptop built and designed for DJ software. Until then, keep on tweaking those Windows Laptops.
Will Eminem ever get street props? Will he be considered a Hip Hop Legend?
amended 11/29/2010
In 1998 he released The Slim Shady LP which won him a Grammy Award for best Rap album in 1999. He followed it up with The Marshall Mathers LP which became the fastest selling solo album in history; it also won Grammy Award for best Rap Album in 2001 and has sold over 19 million copies. Eminem is a great lyricist and an incredible artist in his own right however looking back at the stretch of his career one has to ask the simple question. Will Eminem ever be accepted as one of the best Hip Hop artist?
Twelve years after his first release Eminem has had a difficult time making another smash hit record. Forget what the so called charts say about weeks on number one, we all know he hasn’t had a real solo hit for a while. Has Eminem’s career come to an end or is it just a bump in his career? It would be inconceivable for anyone to imagine his popularity and career would stay at the same peak it did during his first two albums; few have been able to do that. What he accomplished was something that white America was waiting to happen; a successful white Hip Hop artist. But did it really happen? Was he the first real great white Hip Hop artist? To truly find out one would have to look in the place where Hip Hop artists get their due props and true acceptance, the streets; because that’s where Hip Hop started and where for many the only place where true credibility can be established.
Is Eminem accepted in the streets of Hip Hop or is he viewed as a Hip Pop artist? Hip Pop means it has crossed markets and gains nationwide radio play. Eminem is not the firstt artist to enter the Hip Pop field. Puff Daddy has done it, Hammer did it, and even some of Kanye West works can be labeled Hip Pop. There is absolutely nothing wrong with Hip Pop, in fact having a Hip Pop hit always results in more sales, but does having Hip Pop hits hamper your credibility in the streets of Hip Hop?
Now let’s put Eminem’s tracks to the test. Can you play an Eminem track at a true Hip Hop party or event? If so, which One? Another test would be if his tracks can stand the test of time. Slick Rick, Doug E Fresh, Biggie, LL Cool J, and Snoop Dog are just some of the legends of Hip Hop whose tracks are considered Hip Hop Classic. Is this the case with any of Eminem’s tracks?
Will he or won’t he? Only time will tell if Eminem can truly become the first true White Hip Hop immortal. This honor cannot be bestowed upon him by any chart, award show, or presentation. If he does receive it it won’t be on any stage. He will receive it by the silent nod of approval by the heads in the street; that’s the only place where there are no games. It's straight up truth, straight up respect, and straight up Hip Hop.
Every month we’ll be giving away two imixmag “DJs of the World” t-shirts. This will be done through the imixmag Facebook page.
To kick things off we are giving away seven shirts from now through December 31st.
So go to our Facebook page and “Like” it. This will start you off on your chances of winning one- good luck.
view the t-shirt video
The official imixmag t-shirt page
Here are some of the rules:
You must "Like" the imixmag Facebook Page.
imixmag will post randomnly through Facebook for the giveaway.
The first to complete a given task through Facebook will win an imixmag t-shirt.
The winner of the giveaway will be notified through Facebook.
The winner will have 24 hours to respond. Should the winner fail to repsond and/or contact
imixmag within 24 hours, the shirt will be re-entered for another giveaway.
You can only win one imixmag t-shirt within an eight month period. Sizes available are only Medium through 2XL.
Facebook profile will be assessed to see if it belongs to a DJ or has shown interest in DJ related topics
(this is to exclude individuals, groups, and organizations which target sweepstakes). If not, the entry will be deemed invalid.
This giveaway is void wherever prohibited by federal, state, provincial, municipal or local law.
You must be thirteen (13) or older to enter this Sweepstakes to be eligible to win. Entrants between the ages of thirteen (13) and (18) must have the permission of their parent or guardian to be eligible.
Conditions and rules may change.
Feel free to contact regarding any questions.
November winners.
The winners for the November 2, 2011 drawing for the imixmag “DJs of the World” t-shirts were the following:
From Facebook
1- Bill Murray
2- Orlando Sandoval Sr.
3- Deejayboboy Magz
4- DjLando MatekEnt
From Twitter
1- DaHitman
2- RomoTheDj
3- PaulTirtirau
The winners have all been contacted and the shirts are on their way.
Apple's Lion may nail you
07/25/2011
Unless you want to end up like the lioness above, you best not upgrade your Apple Mac products from Snow Leopard to Lion.
Even if your DJ software works, and that’s a big IF, your other applications and peripherals might not. Wait at least a few months
before you make the leap, this is true for any software and firmware upgrade; that’s unless the current software isn’t working properly. And for you Serato heads,
Serato is saying no to Lion, for now.
Odyssey gives DJs what they want.
NS6 case sans glide laptop platform.
07/10/2011
Many DJs who don’t want the Gliding Laptop Platform on the Odyssey NS6 case will be happy to know that Odyssey has them in the works.
The Odyssey FRNS6 and BLACK LABEL FRNS6BL should be hitting the market soon.
Some have requested a soft case and have have even gone as far as using a soft keyboard case for their NS6.
Because of its knobs, sliders, and jog wheels, we don’t think it would be wise to use a soft case. If a softcase was specifically designed for the NS6 then that would be different.
Dimitri Wins the Traktor Kontrol X1.
Picks it up.
06/16/2011
The winner of the first imixmag sweepstakes took no time in claiming his Kontrol X1 prize. Being from NYC, Krazy Dimitri opted to pick up his prize instead of having it mailed to him.
A new sweepstakes will be announced in a few weeks. The best way to keep updated with imixmag is to “Like” us on Facebook. Details will be announced through Facebook.
Where it all started for imixmag.com
04/03/2011 (pushed up)
Many think we came up with the name imixmag because of Apple’s imac or ipod line. Well, we actually came up with the imix name around
1994 and came out with our first real paper magazine in 1995; the first imac wasn’t introduced until 1998, that’s around three years before
we started things up.
The photo above is of a 1996 issue, it was twelve pages and printed in black & white and on high gloss paper.
Numark’s NS6 4-CHANNEL DIGITAL DJ CONTROLLER AND MIXER
01/12/2011
If the End of the World was coming,
where would you party?
01/15/2011
Make no mistakes about it, if the world was coming to end, and we wanted to end it with one big party, our DJ of choice would be Erick Morillo; we’re not the only ones who think it. Erick Morillo and is Subliminal events are by far the most sought out club events in the world.
His label, Subliminal Records, has been around for quite some time and is bigger than ever; check out the Subliminal Website and see for yourself. You can also find out when the master himself, Erick Morillo, will be at a venue near you. The Erick Morillo Website
The original message of House Music,
Love, Unity, and Hope
Live Your Life - Erick Morillo & Eddie Thoneick feat Shawnee Taylor
Hit the image to view through YouTube.
DJs Wanted, in our Website
1st DJ from our Twitter campaign – wins imixmag T-shirt
The first to do something should get some kind of reward right, well we think so, Lee gets a free imixmag shirt. We haven't yet decided on the final design of the shirt so it will be a few weeks before we have them ready. By the way Lee, could you email us your shirt size. No Rico, we did not forget you, you’re getting one also - ditto on the emailing of the size.
Hailing from Los Angeles California, Lee has done nightclubs for over ten years and started his own DJ Company as an alternative for clients having a wedding or corporate event; but not wanting a cheesy DJ. Still does cool events like Oscars & Emmy parties.
Gear:
Windows (Sony Vaio) with Serato
Players: Pioneer CDJ 1000 MK3, Technics 1212 MK3
Mixers: Pioneer 800, Rane 57
Speakers : JBL Eon 515s , JBL Eon 510, JBL Eon 518 Sub
The Akai LPD8 is a must have
04/14/2010
You’re at a gig and your mixing or scratching things up and you want to throw on an air siren you have set on one of your samples in your DJ software.
The lights are low and hitting the correct key combination on your laptop can be a pain in the arse and using the touchpad to to hit the sample is really a joke.
Here’s a great inexpensive solution for you, the Akai LPD8.
The LPD8 has 8 pads which feel just like the MPC pads. A cool feature for such a small and inexpensive device is that the rim of the pad lights up in orange when hit.
The 8 assignable Q-link knobs can be easily assigned to control the knob functions on your software and being plug and play ready for both Apple & Windows makes this usb powered midi controller easy to install.
As far as build quality is concerned Akai took no shortcut. Its construction is strong and of high quality. It only measures 13” across which will take little to
no space when you’re on the road. Since most use a laptop stand placing it in front of the laptop may not be an option however placing it in front of your flight case on the table would give you easy access to your samples, creating loops on the fly, and many other option which would not be as easy and quick to do with the keyboard and touchpad. At a street price of around $69 the LPD8 is one of the best bargains for your DJ set up.
Best 10" DJ Mixer for your Money.
The Numark X6
04/19/2010
Looking for a 10” battle mixer with effects for a reasonable price? You’re probably not going to get more bang for your buck than the Numark X6. Its a two channel battle mixer with some incredible effects. In fact no other mixer at this price point compares to the effects available on this mixer.
You can set the effects to work on an individual channel, on the microphone, or have it set on the master out. The best of these 24 bit digital effects are 2Xcopy, Tape Echo, and Echo. To control these effects there is a rate frequency knob and tap button to set the timing of the effect. At this price point the quality of the effects can only be labeled as outstanding. For sensitivity of mixing or scratching the cross fader has a CF knob which can adjust its slope.
The one microphone ¼ input has a treble, bass, and gain knob. One can switch the microphone to aux (in) which input is a pair of RCA. It can be used for such things as an Ipod input and its quality is also very good.
It will be hard to find a better battle mixer than with these quality effect at this price point. At a street price of around $279 this Numark X6 can’t be matched.
(the 3 channel model is the X9)
imixmag is currently working on a video demonstration of the Numark X6.
The American DJ website, the leader of the pack.
5/20/2010
What do you want from a company website? You want as much information as possible on the products it sells and without question it should have videos that demonstrate the full functions of the products they offer. Some DJ equipment website fall very short however the American DJ website is probably one of the best DJ manufacturer websites and here's a quick rundown of why.
Its homepage has every possible link you will need to go to all its various products and divisions. They were also one of the first companies to incorporate videos of their products and the use of YouTube to showcase them and one of the first to use social networks such as Facebook and probably use it better than any other DJ related company. The specs of the products are promptly displayed and the PDF manuals are easy to find and download. As stated before the homepage has it all. Links to; forums, support, repair order status, trade shows & exhibits, order parts, and more.
While video use is one of their highpoints it is also one of its only shortcomings. Videos demonstrating the lights do not showcase them in real life conditions. They are usually shown in almost pitch black setting in nothing but an empty room. A more realistic demonstration would be to show videos with the same conditions in which they will be used. Using semi low lights with a crowd on a dance floor are the conditions mobile DJs and lounge/club operators need to view in order to get a realistic example of how they would wordk for them. Even with that they still get high marks for demonstrating the lights.
In all the American DJ website is probably one of the best if not the best DJ manufacturer website. Since their DJ equipment division American Audio was recently updated we are going to give it some time before we review it however much kudos to American DJ for setting a high standard in website layout, design, and features for other companies to follow.
Technics SL 1200 turntable is introduced in October of 1972. It goes on to become the staple turntable for DJs.
An active 18” powered Subwoofer that kicks ass, not your wallet
01/05/2011
If you’re a Mobile DJ and don’t have a subwoofer then you don’t know what you’re missing, or should we say, your crowd is missing. It’s like watching a movie without surround sound, once you watch it with surround sound, without sounds like garbage;the same holds true for your sound system.
Usually when someone doesn’t have a subwoofer they try to compensate by pushing their tops too hard. Not only will this damage your speakers, but by pushing them too hard they just sound like crap.
Some will tell you that the more expensive subwoofers have more of a kick to them. Well that may be true, but for most of the real DJs on planet earth more is not better or even needed. The fact is most halls have more than one room and when your system is thumping too much you will be forced, by the maître d' or hall manager, to turn it down.
So if you don’t have a subwoofer, or are looking for a new one and don’t want to spend tons of money, look no further than the Peavey 118D powered subwoofer which has street price of $499. Since it’s powered all you have to do is connect this bad boy to your system and voila, your system has just grown some balls.
Another perfect light for the Mobile DJ,
The American DJ Pro38B LED RC
12/24/2010
For most mobile DJs it comes down to quality, portability, and price. Thanks to the new Pro38B LED RC by American DJ all three of these aspects are fully covered.
Now imagine this if you will: a quality light which can be used for uplighting, controlled by a wireless remote control (included), and DMX capabilities. Now imagine this at a reasonable price. Well stop imagining, it’s here.
How much Does it cost? How does $149 sound?
Go to the American DJ website and check out the video on this bad boy and when you're done make sure to visit your favorite DJ shop and put it in your cart.
the Official American DJ Pro 38B LED RC page.
HP ENVY BEATS - Dr. Dre
Not built for DJ software, just for sound
- thanks for nothing
11/01/2010
A lot of people think the Dr. Dre HP ENVY BEATS laptop was built for DJs, no it wasn't. The only thing this laptop claims to offer is good speakers for sound, nothing else. Nowhere does it say it is built for Serato, Traktor, or any other DJ software.
Hopefully one day Dell, which we prefer over HP, will come out with a Laptop built and designed for DJ software. Until then, keep on tweaking those Windows Laptops.
Will Eminem ever get street props? Will he be considered a Hip Hop Legend?
amended 11/29/2010
In 1998 he released The Slim Shady LP which won him a Grammy Award for best Rap album in 1999. He followed it up with The Marshall Mathers LP which became the fastest selling solo album in history; it also won Grammy Award for best Rap Album in 2001 and has sold over 19 million copies. Eminem is a great lyricist and an incredible artist in his own right however looking back at the stretch of his career one has to ask the simple question. Will Eminem ever be accepted as one of the best Hip Hop artist?
Twelve years after his first release Eminem has had a difficult time making another smash hit record. Forget what the so called charts say about weeks on number one, we all know he hasn’t had a real solo hit for a while. Has Eminem’s career come to an end or is it just a bump in his career? It would be inconceivable for anyone to imagine his popularity and career would stay at the same peak it did during his first two albums; few have been able to do that. What he accomplished was something that white America was waiting to happen; a successful white Hip Hop artist. But did it really happen? Was he the first real great white Hip Hop artist? To truly find out one would have to look in the place where Hip Hop artists get their due props and true acceptance, the streets; because that’s where Hip Hop started and where for many the only place where true credibility can be established.
Is Eminem accepted in the streets of Hip Hop or is he viewed as a Hip Pop artist? Hip Pop means it has crossed markets and gains nationwide radio play. Eminem is not the firstt artist to enter the Hip Pop field. Puff Daddy has done it, Hammer did it, and even some of Kanye West works can be labeled Hip Pop. There is absolutely nothing wrong with Hip Pop, in fact having a Hip Pop hit always results in more sales, but does having Hip Pop hits hamper your credibility in the streets of Hip Hop?
Now let’s put Eminem’s tracks to the test. Can you play an Eminem track at a true Hip Hop party or event? If so, which One? Another test would be if his tracks can stand the test of time. Slick Rick, Doug E Fresh, Biggie, LL Cool J, and Snoop Dog are just some of the legends of Hip Hop whose tracks are considered Hip Hop Classic. Is this the case with any of Eminem’s tracks?
Will he or won’t he? Only time will tell if Eminem can truly become the first true White Hip Hop immortal. This honor cannot be bestowed upon him by any chart, award show, or presentation. If he does receive it it won’t be on any stage. He will receive it by the silent nod of approval by the heads in the street; that’s the only place where there are no games. It's straight up truth, straight up respect, and straight up Hip Hop.
Every month we’ll be giving away two imixmag “DJs of the World” t-shirts. This will be done through the imixmag Facebook page.
To kick things off we are giving away seven shirts from now through December 31st.
So go to our Facebook page and “Like” it. This will start you off on your chances of winning one- good luck.
view the t-shirt video
The official imixmag t-shirt page
Here are some of the rules:
You must "Like" the imixmag Facebook Page.
imixmag will post randomnly through Facebook for the giveaway.
The first to complete a given task through Facebook will win an imixmag t-shirt.
The winner of the giveaway will be notified through Facebook.
The winner will have 24 hours to respond. Should the winner fail to repsond and/or contact
imixmag within 24 hours, the shirt will be re-entered for another giveaway.
You can only win one imixmag t-shirt within an eight month period. Sizes available are only Medium through 2XL.
Facebook profile will be assessed to see if it belongs to a DJ or has shown interest in DJ related topics
(this is to exclude individuals, groups, and organizations which target sweepstakes). If not, the entry will be deemed invalid.
This giveaway is void wherever prohibited by federal, state, provincial, municipal or local law.
You must be thirteen (13) or older to enter this Sweepstakes to be eligible to win. Entrants between the ages of thirteen (13) and (18) must have the permission of their parent or guardian to be eligible.
Conditions and rules may change.
Feel free to contact regarding any questions.
November winners.
The winners for the November 2, 2011 drawing for the imixmag “DJs of the World” t-shirts were the following:
From Facebook
1- Bill Murray
2- Orlando Sandoval Sr.
3- Deejayboboy Magz
4- DjLando MatekEnt
From Twitter
1- DaHitman
2- RomoTheDj
3- PaulTirtirau
The winners have all been contacted and the shirts are on their way.
Apple's Lion may nail you
07/25/2011
Unless you want to end up like the lioness above, you best not upgrade your Apple Mac products from Snow Leopard to Lion.
Even if your DJ software works, and that’s a big IF, your other applications and peripherals might not. Wait at least a few months
before you make the leap, this is true for any software and firmware upgrade; that’s unless the current software isn’t working properly. And for you Serato heads,
Serato is saying no to Lion, for now.
Odyssey gives DJs what they want.
NS6 case sans glide laptop platform.
07/10/2011
Many DJs who don’t want the Gliding Laptop Platform on the Odyssey NS6 case will be happy to know that Odyssey has them in the works.
The Odyssey FRNS6 and BLACK LABEL FRNS6BL should be hitting the market soon.
Some have requested a soft case and have have even gone as far as using a soft keyboard case for their NS6.
Because of its knobs, sliders, and jog wheels, we don’t think it would be wise to use a soft case. If a softcase was specifically designed for the NS6 then that would be different.
Dimitri Wins the Traktor Kontrol X1.
Picks it up.
06/16/2011
The winner of the first imixmag sweepstakes took no time in claiming his Kontrol X1 prize. Being from NYC, Krazy Dimitri opted to pick up his prize instead of having it mailed to him.
A new sweepstakes will be announced in a few weeks. The best way to keep updated with imixmag is to “Like” us on Facebook. Details will be announced through Facebook.
Where it all started for imixmag.com
04/03/2011 (pushed up)
Many think we came up with the name imixmag because of Apple’s imac or ipod line. Well, we actually came up with the imix name around
1994 and came out with our first real paper magazine in 1995; the first imac wasn’t introduced until 1998, that’s around three years before
we started things up.
The photo above is of a 1996 issue, it was twelve pages and printed in black & white and on high gloss paper.
Numark’s NS6 4-CHANNEL DIGITAL DJ CONTROLLER AND MIXER
01/12/2011
If the End of the World was coming,
where would you party?
01/15/2011
Make no mistakes about it, if the world was coming to end, and we wanted to end it with one big party, our DJ of choice would be Erick Morillo; we’re not the only ones who think it. Erick Morillo and is Subliminal events are by far the most sought out club events in the world.
His label, Subliminal Records, has been around for quite some time and is bigger than ever; check out the Subliminal Website and see for yourself. You can also find out when the master himself, Erick Morillo, will be at a venue near you. The Erick Morillo Website
The original message of House Music,
Love, Unity, and Hope
Live Your Life - Erick Morillo & Eddie Thoneick feat Shawnee Taylor
Hit the image to view through YouTube.
DJs Wanted, in our Website
1st DJ from our Twitter campaign – wins imixmag T-shirt
The first to do something should get some kind of reward right, well we think so, Lee gets a free imixmag shirt. We haven't yet decided on the final design of the shirt so it will be a few weeks before we have them ready. By the way Lee, could you email us your shirt size. No Rico, we did not forget you, you’re getting one also - ditto on the emailing of the size.
Hailing from Los Angeles California, Lee has done nightclubs for over ten years and started his own DJ Company as an alternative for clients having a wedding or corporate event; but not wanting a cheesy DJ. Still does cool events like Oscars & Emmy parties.
Gear:
Windows (Sony Vaio) with Serato
Players: Pioneer CDJ 1000 MK3, Technics 1212 MK3
Mixers: Pioneer 800, Rane 57
Speakers : JBL Eon 515s , JBL Eon 510, JBL Eon 518 Sub
The Akai LPD8 is a must have
04/14/2010
You’re at a gig and your mixing or scratching things up and you want to throw on an air siren you have set on one of your samples in your DJ software.
The lights are low and hitting the correct key combination on your laptop can be a pain in the arse and using the touchpad to to hit the sample is really a joke.
Here’s a great inexpensive solution for you, the Akai LPD8.
The LPD8 has 8 pads which feel just like the MPC pads. A cool feature for such a small and inexpensive device is that the rim of the pad lights up in orange when hit.
The 8 assignable Q-link knobs can be easily assigned to control the knob functions on your software and being plug and play ready for both Apple & Windows makes this usb powered midi controller easy to install.
As far as build quality is concerned Akai took no shortcut. Its construction is strong and of high quality. It only measures 13” across which will take little to
no space when you’re on the road. Since most use a laptop stand placing it in front of the laptop may not be an option however placing it in front of your flight case on the table would give you easy access to your samples, creating loops on the fly, and many other option which would not be as easy and quick to do with the keyboard and touchpad. At a street price of around $69 the LPD8 is one of the best bargains for your DJ set up.
Best 10" DJ Mixer for your Money.
The Numark X6
04/19/2010
Looking for a 10” battle mixer with effects for a reasonable price? You’re probably not going to get more bang for your buck than the Numark X6. Its a two channel battle mixer with some incredible effects. In fact no other mixer at this price point compares to the effects available on this mixer.
You can set the effects to work on an individual channel, on the microphone, or have it set on the master out. The best of these 24 bit digital effects are 2Xcopy, Tape Echo, and Echo. To control these effects there is a rate frequency knob and tap button to set the timing of the effect. At this price point the quality of the effects can only be labeled as outstanding. For sensitivity of mixing or scratching the cross fader has a CF knob which can adjust its slope.
The one microphone ¼ input has a treble, bass, and gain knob. One can switch the microphone to aux (in) which input is a pair of RCA. It can be used for such things as an Ipod input and its quality is also very good.
It will be hard to find a better battle mixer than with these quality effect at this price point. At a street price of around $279 this Numark X6 can’t be matched.
(the 3 channel model is the X9)
imixmag is currently working on a video demonstration of the Numark X6.
The American DJ website, the leader of the pack.
5/20/2010
What do you want from a company website? You want as much information as possible on the products it sells and without question it should have videos that demonstrate the full functions of the products they offer. Some DJ equipment website fall very short however the American DJ website is probably one of the best DJ manufacturer websites and here's a quick rundown of why.
Its homepage has every possible link you will need to go to all its various products and divisions. They were also one of the first companies to incorporate videos of their products and the use of YouTube to showcase them and one of the first to use social networks such as Facebook and probably use it better than any other DJ related company. The specs of the products are promptly displayed and the PDF manuals are easy to find and download. As stated before the homepage has it all. Links to; forums, support, repair order status, trade shows & exhibits, order parts, and more.
While video use is one of their highpoints it is also one of its only shortcomings. Videos demonstrating the lights do not showcase them in real life conditions. They are usually shown in almost pitch black setting in nothing but an empty room. A more realistic demonstration would be to show videos with the same conditions in which they will be used. Using semi low lights with a crowd on a dance floor are the conditions mobile DJs and lounge/club operators need to view in order to get a realistic example of how they would wordk for them. Even with that they still get high marks for demonstrating the lights.
In all the American DJ website is probably one of the best if not the best DJ manufacturer website. Since their DJ equipment division American Audio was recently updated we are going to give it some time before we review it however much kudos to American DJ for setting a high standard in website layout, design, and features for other companies to follow.
Technics SL 1200 turntable is introduced in October of 1972. It goes on to become the staple turntable for DJs.
An active 18” powered Subwoofer that kicks ass, not your wallet
01/05/2011
If you’re a Mobile DJ and don’t have a subwoofer then you don’t know what you’re missing, or should we say, your crowd is missing. It’s like watching a movie without surround sound, once you watch it with surround sound, without sounds like garbage;the same holds true for your sound system.
Usually when someone doesn’t have a subwoofer they try to compensate by pushing their tops too hard. Not only will this damage your speakers, but by pushing them too hard they just sound like crap.
Some will tell you that the more expensive subwoofers have more of a kick to them. Well that may be true, but for most of the real DJs on planet earth more is not better or even needed. The fact is most halls have more than one room and when your system is thumping too much you will be forced, by the maître d' or hall manager, to turn it down.
So if you don’t have a subwoofer, or are looking for a new one and don’t want to spend tons of money, look no further than the Peavey 118D powered subwoofer which has street price of $499. Since it’s powered all you have to do is connect this bad boy to your system and voila, your system has just grown some balls.
Another perfect light for the Mobile DJ,
The American DJ Pro38B LED RC
12/24/2010
For most mobile DJs it comes down to quality, portability, and price. Thanks to the new Pro38B LED RC by American DJ all three of these aspects are fully covered.
Now imagine this if you will: a quality light which can be used for uplighting, controlled by a wireless remote control (included), and DMX capabilities. Now imagine this at a reasonable price. Well stop imagining, it’s here.
How much Does it cost? How does $149 sound?
Go to the American DJ website and check out the video on this bad boy and when you're done make sure to visit your favorite DJ shop and put it in your cart.
the Official American DJ Pro 38B LED RC page.
HP ENVY BEATS - Dr. Dre
Not built for DJ software, just for sound
- thanks for nothing
11/01/2010
A lot of people think the Dr. Dre HP ENVY BEATS laptop was built for DJs, no it wasn't. The only thing this laptop claims to offer is good speakers for sound, nothing else. Nowhere does it say it is built for Serato, Traktor, or any other DJ software.
Hopefully one day Dell, which we prefer over HP, will come out with a Laptop built and designed for DJ software. Until then, keep on tweaking those Windows Laptops.
Will Eminem ever get street props? Will he be considered a Hip Hop Legend?
amended 11/29/2010
In 1998 he released The Slim Shady LP which won him a Grammy Award for best Rap album in 1999. He followed it up with The Marshall Mathers LP which became the fastest selling solo album in history; it also won Grammy Award for best Rap Album in 2001 and has sold over 19 million copies. Eminem is a great lyricist and an incredible artist in his own right however looking back at the stretch of his career one has to ask the simple question. Will Eminem ever be accepted as one of the best Hip Hop artist?
Twelve years after his first release Eminem has had a difficult time making another smash hit record. Forget what the so called charts say about weeks on number one, we all know he hasn’t had a real solo hit for a while. Has Eminem’s career come to an end or is it just a bump in his career? It would be inconceivable for anyone to imagine his popularity and career would stay at the same peak it did during his first two albums; few have been able to do that. What he accomplished was something that white America was waiting to happen; a successful white Hip Hop artist. But did it really happen? Was he the first real great white Hip Hop artist? To truly find out one would have to look in the place where Hip Hop artists get their due props and true acceptance, the streets; because that’s where Hip Hop started and where for many the only place where true credibility can be established.
Is Eminem accepted in the streets of Hip Hop or is he viewed as a Hip Pop artist? Hip Pop means it has crossed markets and gains nationwide radio play. Eminem is not the firstt artist to enter the Hip Pop field. Puff Daddy has done it, Hammer did it, and even some of Kanye West works can be labeled Hip Pop. There is absolutely nothing wrong with Hip Pop, in fact having a Hip Pop hit always results in more sales, but does having Hip Pop hits hamper your credibility in the streets of Hip Hop?
Now let’s put Eminem’s tracks to the test. Can you play an Eminem track at a true Hip Hop party or event? If so, which One? Another test would be if his tracks can stand the test of time. Slick Rick, Doug E Fresh, Biggie, LL Cool J, and Snoop Dog are just some of the legends of Hip Hop whose tracks are considered Hip Hop Classic. Is this the case with any of Eminem’s tracks?
Will he or won’t he? Only time will tell if Eminem can truly become the first true White Hip Hop immortal. This honor cannot be bestowed upon him by any chart, award show, or presentation. If he does receive it it won’t be on any stage. He will receive it by the silent nod of approval by the heads in the street; that’s the only place where there are no games. It's straight up truth, straight up respect, and straight up Hip Hop.
view the t-shirt video
The official imixmag t-shirt page
Here are some of the rules:
You must "Like" the imixmag Facebook Page.
imixmag will post randomnly through Facebook for the giveaway.
The first to complete a given task through Facebook will win an imixmag t-shirt.
The winner of the giveaway will be notified through Facebook.
The winner will have 24 hours to respond. Should the winner fail to repsond and/or contact
imixmag within 24 hours, the shirt will be re-entered for another giveaway.
You can only win one imixmag t-shirt within an eight month period. Sizes available are only Medium through 2XL.
Facebook profile will be assessed to see if it belongs to a DJ or has shown interest in DJ related topics
(this is to exclude individuals, groups, and organizations which target sweepstakes). If not, the entry will be deemed invalid.
This giveaway is void wherever prohibited by federal, state, provincial, municipal or local law.
You must be thirteen (13) or older to enter this Sweepstakes to be eligible to win. Entrants between the ages of thirteen (13) and (18) must have the permission of their parent or guardian to be eligible.
Conditions and rules may change.
Feel free to contact regarding any questions.
November winners.
The winners for the November 2, 2011 drawing for the imixmag “DJs of the World” t-shirts were the following:
From Facebook
1- Bill Murray
2- Orlando Sandoval Sr.
3- Deejayboboy Magz
4- DjLando MatekEnt
From Twitter
1- DaHitman
2- RomoTheDj
3- PaulTirtirau
The winners have all been contacted and the shirts are on their way.
Apple's Lion may nail you
07/25/2011
Unless you want to end up like the lioness above, you best not upgrade your Apple Mac products from Snow Leopard to Lion.
Even if your DJ software works, and that’s a big IF, your other applications and peripherals might not. Wait at least a few months
before you make the leap, this is true for any software and firmware upgrade; that’s unless the current software isn’t working properly. And for you Serato heads,
Serato is saying no to Lion, for now.
Odyssey gives DJs what they want.
NS6 case sans glide laptop platform.
07/10/2011
Many DJs who don’t want the Gliding Laptop Platform on the Odyssey NS6 case will be happy to know that Odyssey has them in the works.
The Odyssey FRNS6 and BLACK LABEL FRNS6BL should be hitting the market soon.
Some have requested a soft case and have have even gone as far as using a soft keyboard case for their NS6.
Because of its knobs, sliders, and jog wheels, we don’t think it would be wise to use a soft case. If a softcase was specifically designed for the NS6 then that would be different.
Dimitri Wins the Traktor Kontrol X1.
Picks it up.
06/16/2011
The winner of the first imixmag sweepstakes took no time in claiming his Kontrol X1 prize. Being from NYC, Krazy Dimitri opted to pick up his prize instead of having it mailed to him.
A new sweepstakes will be announced in a few weeks. The best way to keep updated with imixmag is to “Like” us on Facebook. Details will be announced through Facebook.
Where it all started for imixmag.com
04/03/2011 (pushed up)
Many think we came up with the name imixmag because of Apple’s imac or ipod line. Well, we actually came up with the imix name around
1994 and came out with our first real paper magazine in 1995; the first imac wasn’t introduced until 1998, that’s around three years before
we started things up.
The photo above is of a 1996 issue, it was twelve pages and printed in black & white and on high gloss paper.
Numark’s NS6 4-CHANNEL DIGITAL DJ CONTROLLER AND MIXER
01/12/2011
If the End of the World was coming,
where would you party?
01/15/2011
Make no mistakes about it, if the world was coming to end, and we wanted to end it with one big party, our DJ of choice would be Erick Morillo; we’re not the only ones who think it. Erick Morillo and is Subliminal events are by far the most sought out club events in the world.
His label, Subliminal Records, has been around for quite some time and is bigger than ever; check out the Subliminal Website and see for yourself. You can also find out when the master himself, Erick Morillo, will be at a venue near you. The Erick Morillo Website
The original message of House Music,
Love, Unity, and Hope
Live Your Life - Erick Morillo & Eddie Thoneick feat Shawnee Taylor
Hit the image to view through YouTube.
DJs Wanted, in our Website
1st DJ from our Twitter campaign – wins imixmag T-shirt
The first to do something should get some kind of reward right, well we think so, Lee gets a free imixmag shirt. We haven't yet decided on the final design of the shirt so it will be a few weeks before we have them ready. By the way Lee, could you email us your shirt size. No Rico, we did not forget you, you’re getting one also - ditto on the emailing of the size.
Hailing from Los Angeles California, Lee has done nightclubs for over ten years and started his own DJ Company as an alternative for clients having a wedding or corporate event; but not wanting a cheesy DJ. Still does cool events like Oscars & Emmy parties.
Gear:
Windows (Sony Vaio) with Serato
Players: Pioneer CDJ 1000 MK3, Technics 1212 MK3
Mixers: Pioneer 800, Rane 57
Speakers : JBL Eon 515s , JBL Eon 510, JBL Eon 518 Sub
The Akai LPD8 is a must have
04/14/2010
You’re at a gig and your mixing or scratching things up and you want to throw on an air siren you have set on one of your samples in your DJ software.
The lights are low and hitting the correct key combination on your laptop can be a pain in the arse and using the touchpad to to hit the sample is really a joke.
Here’s a great inexpensive solution for you, the Akai LPD8.
The LPD8 has 8 pads which feel just like the MPC pads. A cool feature for such a small and inexpensive device is that the rim of the pad lights up in orange when hit.
The 8 assignable Q-link knobs can be easily assigned to control the knob functions on your software and being plug and play ready for both Apple & Windows makes this usb powered midi controller easy to install.
As far as build quality is concerned Akai took no shortcut. Its construction is strong and of high quality. It only measures 13” across which will take little to
no space when you’re on the road. Since most use a laptop stand placing it in front of the laptop may not be an option however placing it in front of your flight case on the table would give you easy access to your samples, creating loops on the fly, and many other option which would not be as easy and quick to do with the keyboard and touchpad. At a street price of around $69 the LPD8 is one of the best bargains for your DJ set up.
Best 10" DJ Mixer for your Money.
The Numark X6
04/19/2010
Looking for a 10” battle mixer with effects for a reasonable price? You’re probably not going to get more bang for your buck than the Numark X6. Its a two channel battle mixer with some incredible effects. In fact no other mixer at this price point compares to the effects available on this mixer.
You can set the effects to work on an individual channel, on the microphone, or have it set on the master out. The best of these 24 bit digital effects are 2Xcopy, Tape Echo, and Echo. To control these effects there is a rate frequency knob and tap button to set the timing of the effect. At this price point the quality of the effects can only be labeled as outstanding. For sensitivity of mixing or scratching the cross fader has a CF knob which can adjust its slope.
The one microphone ¼ input has a treble, bass, and gain knob. One can switch the microphone to aux (in) which input is a pair of RCA. It can be used for such things as an Ipod input and its quality is also very good.
It will be hard to find a better battle mixer than with these quality effect at this price point. At a street price of around $279 this Numark X6 can’t be matched.
(the 3 channel model is the X9)
imixmag is currently working on a video demonstration of the Numark X6.
The American DJ website, the leader of the pack.
5/20/2010
What do you want from a company website? You want as much information as possible on the products it sells and without question it should have videos that demonstrate the full functions of the products they offer. Some DJ equipment website fall very short however the American DJ website is probably one of the best DJ manufacturer websites and here's a quick rundown of why.
Its homepage has every possible link you will need to go to all its various products and divisions. They were also one of the first companies to incorporate videos of their products and the use of YouTube to showcase them and one of the first to use social networks such as Facebook and probably use it better than any other DJ related company. The specs of the products are promptly displayed and the PDF manuals are easy to find and download. As stated before the homepage has it all. Links to; forums, support, repair order status, trade shows & exhibits, order parts, and more.
While video use is one of their highpoints it is also one of its only shortcomings. Videos demonstrating the lights do not showcase them in real life conditions. They are usually shown in almost pitch black setting in nothing but an empty room. A more realistic demonstration would be to show videos with the same conditions in which they will be used. Using semi low lights with a crowd on a dance floor are the conditions mobile DJs and lounge/club operators need to view in order to get a realistic example of how they would wordk for them. Even with that they still get high marks for demonstrating the lights.
In all the American DJ website is probably one of the best if not the best DJ manufacturer website. Since their DJ equipment division American Audio was recently updated we are going to give it some time before we review it however much kudos to American DJ for setting a high standard in website layout, design, and features for other companies to follow.
Technics SL 1200 turntable is introduced in October of 1972. It goes on to become the staple turntable for DJs.
An active 18” powered Subwoofer that kicks ass, not your wallet
01/05/2011
If you’re a Mobile DJ and don’t have a subwoofer then you don’t know what you’re missing, or should we say, your crowd is missing. It’s like watching a movie without surround sound, once you watch it with surround sound, without sounds like garbage;the same holds true for your sound system.
Usually when someone doesn’t have a subwoofer they try to compensate by pushing their tops too hard. Not only will this damage your speakers, but by pushing them too hard they just sound like crap.
Some will tell you that the more expensive subwoofers have more of a kick to them. Well that may be true, but for most of the real DJs on planet earth more is not better or even needed. The fact is most halls have more than one room and when your system is thumping too much you will be forced, by the maître d' or hall manager, to turn it down.
So if you don’t have a subwoofer, or are looking for a new one and don’t want to spend tons of money, look no further than the Peavey 118D powered subwoofer which has street price of $499. Since it’s powered all you have to do is connect this bad boy to your system and voila, your system has just grown some balls.
Another perfect light for the Mobile DJ,
The American DJ Pro38B LED RC
12/24/2010
For most mobile DJs it comes down to quality, portability, and price. Thanks to the new Pro38B LED RC by American DJ all three of these aspects are fully covered.
Now imagine this if you will: a quality light which can be used for uplighting, controlled by a wireless remote control (included), and DMX capabilities. Now imagine this at a reasonable price. Well stop imagining, it’s here.
How much Does it cost? How does $149 sound?
Go to the American DJ website and check out the video on this bad boy and when you're done make sure to visit your favorite DJ shop and put it in your cart.
the Official American DJ Pro 38B LED RC page.
HP ENVY BEATS - Dr. Dre
Not built for DJ software, just for sound
- thanks for nothing
11/01/2010
A lot of people think the Dr. Dre HP ENVY BEATS laptop was built for DJs, no it wasn't. The only thing this laptop claims to offer is good speakers for sound, nothing else. Nowhere does it say it is built for Serato, Traktor, or any other DJ software.
Hopefully one day Dell, which we prefer over HP, will come out with a Laptop built and designed for DJ software. Until then, keep on tweaking those Windows Laptops.
Will Eminem ever get street props? Will he be considered a Hip Hop Legend?
amended 11/29/2010
In 1998 he released The Slim Shady LP which won him a Grammy Award for best Rap album in 1999. He followed it up with The Marshall Mathers LP which became the fastest selling solo album in history; it also won Grammy Award for best Rap Album in 2001 and has sold over 19 million copies. Eminem is a great lyricist and an incredible artist in his own right however looking back at the stretch of his career one has to ask the simple question. Will Eminem ever be accepted as one of the best Hip Hop artist?
Twelve years after his first release Eminem has had a difficult time making another smash hit record. Forget what the so called charts say about weeks on number one, we all know he hasn’t had a real solo hit for a while. Has Eminem’s career come to an end or is it just a bump in his career? It would be inconceivable for anyone to imagine his popularity and career would stay at the same peak it did during his first two albums; few have been able to do that. What he accomplished was something that white America was waiting to happen; a successful white Hip Hop artist. But did it really happen? Was he the first real great white Hip Hop artist? To truly find out one would have to look in the place where Hip Hop artists get their due props and true acceptance, the streets; because that’s where Hip Hop started and where for many the only place where true credibility can be established.
Is Eminem accepted in the streets of Hip Hop or is he viewed as a Hip Pop artist? Hip Pop means it has crossed markets and gains nationwide radio play. Eminem is not the firstt artist to enter the Hip Pop field. Puff Daddy has done it, Hammer did it, and even some of Kanye West works can be labeled Hip Pop. There is absolutely nothing wrong with Hip Pop, in fact having a Hip Pop hit always results in more sales, but does having Hip Pop hits hamper your credibility in the streets of Hip Hop?
Now let’s put Eminem’s tracks to the test. Can you play an Eminem track at a true Hip Hop party or event? If so, which One? Another test would be if his tracks can stand the test of time. Slick Rick, Doug E Fresh, Biggie, LL Cool J, and Snoop Dog are just some of the legends of Hip Hop whose tracks are considered Hip Hop Classic. Is this the case with any of Eminem’s tracks?
Will he or won’t he? Only time will tell if Eminem can truly become the first true White Hip Hop immortal. This honor cannot be bestowed upon him by any chart, award show, or presentation. If he does receive it it won’t be on any stage. He will receive it by the silent nod of approval by the heads in the street; that’s the only place where there are no games. It's straight up truth, straight up respect, and straight up Hip Hop.
The official imixmag t-shirt page
Here are some of the rules:
You must "Like" the imixmag Facebook Page.
imixmag will post randomnly through Facebook for the giveaway.
The first to complete a given task through Facebook will win an imixmag t-shirt.
The winner of the giveaway will be notified through Facebook.
The winner will have 24 hours to respond. Should the winner fail to repsond and/or contact
imixmag within 24 hours, the shirt will be re-entered for another giveaway.
You can only win one imixmag t-shirt within an eight month period. Sizes available are only Medium through 2XL.
Facebook profile will be assessed to see if it belongs to a DJ or has shown interest in DJ related topics
(this is to exclude individuals, groups, and organizations which target sweepstakes). If not, the entry will be deemed invalid.
This giveaway is void wherever prohibited by federal, state, provincial, municipal or local law.
You must be thirteen (13) or older to enter this Sweepstakes to be eligible to win. Entrants between the ages of thirteen (13) and (18) must have the permission of their parent or guardian to be eligible.
Conditions and rules may change.
Feel free to contact regarding any questions.
November winners.
The winners for the November 2, 2011 drawing for the imixmag “DJs of the World” t-shirts were the following:
From Facebook
1- Bill Murray
2- Orlando Sandoval Sr.
3- Deejayboboy Magz
4- DjLando MatekEnt
From Twitter
1- DaHitman
2- RomoTheDj
3- PaulTirtirau
The winners have all been contacted and the shirts are on their way.
Apple's Lion may nail you
07/25/2011
Unless you want to end up like the lioness above, you best not upgrade your Apple Mac products from Snow Leopard to Lion.
Even if your DJ software works, and that’s a big IF, your other applications and peripherals might not. Wait at least a few months
before you make the leap, this is true for any software and firmware upgrade; that’s unless the current software isn’t working properly. And for you Serato heads,
Serato is saying no to Lion, for now.
Odyssey gives DJs what they want.
NS6 case sans glide laptop platform.
07/10/2011
Many DJs who don’t want the Gliding Laptop Platform on the Odyssey NS6 case will be happy to know that Odyssey has them in the works.
The Odyssey FRNS6 and BLACK LABEL FRNS6BL should be hitting the market soon.
Some have requested a soft case and have have even gone as far as using a soft keyboard case for their NS6.
Because of its knobs, sliders, and jog wheels, we don’t think it would be wise to use a soft case. If a softcase was specifically designed for the NS6 then that would be different.
Dimitri Wins the Traktor Kontrol X1.
Picks it up.
06/16/2011
The winner of the first imixmag sweepstakes took no time in claiming his Kontrol X1 prize. Being from NYC, Krazy Dimitri opted to pick up his prize instead of having it mailed to him.
A new sweepstakes will be announced in a few weeks. The best way to keep updated with imixmag is to “Like” us on Facebook. Details will be announced through Facebook.
Where it all started for imixmag.com
04/03/2011 (pushed up)
Many think we came up with the name imixmag because of Apple’s imac or ipod line. Well, we actually came up with the imix name around
1994 and came out with our first real paper magazine in 1995; the first imac wasn’t introduced until 1998, that’s around three years before
we started things up.
The photo above is of a 1996 issue, it was twelve pages and printed in black & white and on high gloss paper.
Numark’s NS6 4-CHANNEL DIGITAL DJ CONTROLLER AND MIXER
01/12/2011
If the End of the World was coming,
where would you party?
01/15/2011
Make no mistakes about it, if the world was coming to end, and we wanted to end it with one big party, our DJ of choice would be Erick Morillo; we’re not the only ones who think it. Erick Morillo and is Subliminal events are by far the most sought out club events in the world.
His label, Subliminal Records, has been around for quite some time and is bigger than ever; check out the Subliminal Website and see for yourself. You can also find out when the master himself, Erick Morillo, will be at a venue near you. The Erick Morillo Website
The original message of House Music,
Love, Unity, and Hope
Live Your Life - Erick Morillo & Eddie Thoneick feat Shawnee Taylor
Hit the image to view through YouTube.
DJs Wanted, in our Website
1st DJ from our Twitter campaign – wins imixmag T-shirt
The first to do something should get some kind of reward right, well we think so, Lee gets a free imixmag shirt. We haven't yet decided on the final design of the shirt so it will be a few weeks before we have them ready. By the way Lee, could you email us your shirt size. No Rico, we did not forget you, you’re getting one also - ditto on the emailing of the size.
Hailing from Los Angeles California, Lee has done nightclubs for over ten years and started his own DJ Company as an alternative for clients having a wedding or corporate event; but not wanting a cheesy DJ. Still does cool events like Oscars & Emmy parties.
Gear:
Windows (Sony Vaio) with Serato
Players: Pioneer CDJ 1000 MK3, Technics 1212 MK3
Mixers: Pioneer 800, Rane 57
Speakers : JBL Eon 515s , JBL Eon 510, JBL Eon 518 Sub
The Akai LPD8 is a must have
04/14/2010
You’re at a gig and your mixing or scratching things up and you want to throw on an air siren you have set on one of your samples in your DJ software.
The lights are low and hitting the correct key combination on your laptop can be a pain in the arse and using the touchpad to to hit the sample is really a joke.
Here’s a great inexpensive solution for you, the Akai LPD8.
The LPD8 has 8 pads which feel just like the MPC pads. A cool feature for such a small and inexpensive device is that the rim of the pad lights up in orange when hit.
The 8 assignable Q-link knobs can be easily assigned to control the knob functions on your software and being plug and play ready for both Apple & Windows makes this usb powered midi controller easy to install.
As far as build quality is concerned Akai took no shortcut. Its construction is strong and of high quality. It only measures 13” across which will take little to
no space when you’re on the road. Since most use a laptop stand placing it in front of the laptop may not be an option however placing it in front of your flight case on the table would give you easy access to your samples, creating loops on the fly, and many other option which would not be as easy and quick to do with the keyboard and touchpad. At a street price of around $69 the LPD8 is one of the best bargains for your DJ set up.
Best 10" DJ Mixer for your Money.
The Numark X6
04/19/2010
Looking for a 10” battle mixer with effects for a reasonable price? You’re probably not going to get more bang for your buck than the Numark X6. Its a two channel battle mixer with some incredible effects. In fact no other mixer at this price point compares to the effects available on this mixer.
You can set the effects to work on an individual channel, on the microphone, or have it set on the master out. The best of these 24 bit digital effects are 2Xcopy, Tape Echo, and Echo. To control these effects there is a rate frequency knob and tap button to set the timing of the effect. At this price point the quality of the effects can only be labeled as outstanding. For sensitivity of mixing or scratching the cross fader has a CF knob which can adjust its slope.
The one microphone ¼ input has a treble, bass, and gain knob. One can switch the microphone to aux (in) which input is a pair of RCA. It can be used for such things as an Ipod input and its quality is also very good.
It will be hard to find a better battle mixer than with these quality effect at this price point. At a street price of around $279 this Numark X6 can’t be matched.
(the 3 channel model is the X9)
imixmag is currently working on a video demonstration of the Numark X6.
The American DJ website, the leader of the pack.
5/20/2010
What do you want from a company website? You want as much information as possible on the products it sells and without question it should have videos that demonstrate the full functions of the products they offer. Some DJ equipment website fall very short however the American DJ website is probably one of the best DJ manufacturer websites and here's a quick rundown of why.
Its homepage has every possible link you will need to go to all its various products and divisions. They were also one of the first companies to incorporate videos of their products and the use of YouTube to showcase them and one of the first to use social networks such as Facebook and probably use it better than any other DJ related company. The specs of the products are promptly displayed and the PDF manuals are easy to find and download. As stated before the homepage has it all. Links to; forums, support, repair order status, trade shows & exhibits, order parts, and more.
While video use is one of their highpoints it is also one of its only shortcomings. Videos demonstrating the lights do not showcase them in real life conditions. They are usually shown in almost pitch black setting in nothing but an empty room. A more realistic demonstration would be to show videos with the same conditions in which they will be used. Using semi low lights with a crowd on a dance floor are the conditions mobile DJs and lounge/club operators need to view in order to get a realistic example of how they would wordk for them. Even with that they still get high marks for demonstrating the lights.
In all the American DJ website is probably one of the best if not the best DJ manufacturer website. Since their DJ equipment division American Audio was recently updated we are going to give it some time before we review it however much kudos to American DJ for setting a high standard in website layout, design, and features for other companies to follow.
Technics SL 1200 turntable is introduced in October of 1972. It goes on to become the staple turntable for DJs.
An active 18” powered Subwoofer that kicks ass, not your wallet
01/05/2011
If you’re a Mobile DJ and don’t have a subwoofer then you don’t know what you’re missing, or should we say, your crowd is missing. It’s like watching a movie without surround sound, once you watch it with surround sound, without sounds like garbage;the same holds true for your sound system.
Usually when someone doesn’t have a subwoofer they try to compensate by pushing their tops too hard. Not only will this damage your speakers, but by pushing them too hard they just sound like crap.
Some will tell you that the more expensive subwoofers have more of a kick to them. Well that may be true, but for most of the real DJs on planet earth more is not better or even needed. The fact is most halls have more than one room and when your system is thumping too much you will be forced, by the maître d' or hall manager, to turn it down.
So if you don’t have a subwoofer, or are looking for a new one and don’t want to spend tons of money, look no further than the Peavey 118D powered subwoofer which has street price of $499. Since it’s powered all you have to do is connect this bad boy to your system and voila, your system has just grown some balls.
Another perfect light for the Mobile DJ,
The American DJ Pro38B LED RC
12/24/2010
For most mobile DJs it comes down to quality, portability, and price. Thanks to the new Pro38B LED RC by American DJ all three of these aspects are fully covered.
Now imagine this if you will: a quality light which can be used for uplighting, controlled by a wireless remote control (included), and DMX capabilities. Now imagine this at a reasonable price. Well stop imagining, it’s here.
How much Does it cost? How does $149 sound?
Go to the American DJ website and check out the video on this bad boy and when you're done make sure to visit your favorite DJ shop and put it in your cart.
the Official American DJ Pro 38B LED RC page.
HP ENVY BEATS - Dr. Dre
Not built for DJ software, just for sound
- thanks for nothing
11/01/2010
A lot of people think the Dr. Dre HP ENVY BEATS laptop was built for DJs, no it wasn't. The only thing this laptop claims to offer is good speakers for sound, nothing else. Nowhere does it say it is built for Serato, Traktor, or any other DJ software.
Hopefully one day Dell, which we prefer over HP, will come out with a Laptop built and designed for DJ software. Until then, keep on tweaking those Windows Laptops.
Will Eminem ever get street props? Will he be considered a Hip Hop Legend?
amended 11/29/2010
In 1998 he released The Slim Shady LP which won him a Grammy Award for best Rap album in 1999. He followed it up with The Marshall Mathers LP which became the fastest selling solo album in history; it also won Grammy Award for best Rap Album in 2001 and has sold over 19 million copies. Eminem is a great lyricist and an incredible artist in his own right however looking back at the stretch of his career one has to ask the simple question. Will Eminem ever be accepted as one of the best Hip Hop artist?
Twelve years after his first release Eminem has had a difficult time making another smash hit record. Forget what the so called charts say about weeks on number one, we all know he hasn’t had a real solo hit for a while. Has Eminem’s career come to an end or is it just a bump in his career? It would be inconceivable for anyone to imagine his popularity and career would stay at the same peak it did during his first two albums; few have been able to do that. What he accomplished was something that white America was waiting to happen; a successful white Hip Hop artist. But did it really happen? Was he the first real great white Hip Hop artist? To truly find out one would have to look in the place where Hip Hop artists get their due props and true acceptance, the streets; because that’s where Hip Hop started and where for many the only place where true credibility can be established.
Is Eminem accepted in the streets of Hip Hop or is he viewed as a Hip Pop artist? Hip Pop means it has crossed markets and gains nationwide radio play. Eminem is not the firstt artist to enter the Hip Pop field. Puff Daddy has done it, Hammer did it, and even some of Kanye West works can be labeled Hip Pop. There is absolutely nothing wrong with Hip Pop, in fact having a Hip Pop hit always results in more sales, but does having Hip Pop hits hamper your credibility in the streets of Hip Hop?
Now let’s put Eminem’s tracks to the test. Can you play an Eminem track at a true Hip Hop party or event? If so, which One? Another test would be if his tracks can stand the test of time. Slick Rick, Doug E Fresh, Biggie, LL Cool J, and Snoop Dog are just some of the legends of Hip Hop whose tracks are considered Hip Hop Classic. Is this the case with any of Eminem’s tracks?
Will he or won’t he? Only time will tell if Eminem can truly become the first true White Hip Hop immortal. This honor cannot be bestowed upon him by any chart, award show, or presentation. If he does receive it it won’t be on any stage. He will receive it by the silent nod of approval by the heads in the street; that’s the only place where there are no games. It's straight up truth, straight up respect, and straight up Hip Hop.
Here are some of the rules:
You must "Like" the imixmag Facebook Page.
imixmag will post randomnly through Facebook for the giveaway.
The first to complete a given task through Facebook will win an imixmag t-shirt.
The winner of the giveaway will be notified through Facebook.
The winner will have 24 hours to respond. Should the winner fail to repsond and/or contact
imixmag within 24 hours, the shirt will be re-entered for another giveaway.
You can only win one imixmag t-shirt within an eight month period. Sizes available are only Medium through 2XL.
Facebook profile will be assessed to see if it belongs to a DJ or has shown interest in DJ related topics
(this is to exclude individuals, groups, and organizations which target sweepstakes). If not, the entry will be deemed invalid.
This giveaway is void wherever prohibited by federal, state, provincial, municipal or local law.
You must be thirteen (13) or older to enter this Sweepstakes to be eligible to win. Entrants between the ages of thirteen (13) and (18) must have the permission of their parent or guardian to be eligible.
Conditions and rules may change.
Feel free to contact regarding any questions.
November winners.
The winners for the November 2, 2011 drawing for the imixmag “DJs of the World” t-shirts were the following:
From Facebook
1- Bill Murray
2- Orlando Sandoval Sr.
3- Deejayboboy Magz
4- DjLando MatekEnt
From Twitter
1- DaHitman
2- RomoTheDj
3- PaulTirtirau
The winners have all been contacted and the shirts are on their way.
Apple's Lion may nail you
07/25/2011
Unless you want to end up like the lioness above, you best not upgrade your Apple Mac products from Snow Leopard to Lion.
Even if your DJ software works, and that’s a big IF, your other applications and peripherals might not. Wait at least a few months
before you make the leap, this is true for any software and firmware upgrade; that’s unless the current software isn’t working properly. And for you Serato heads,
Serato is saying no to Lion, for now.
Odyssey gives DJs what they want.
NS6 case sans glide laptop platform.
07/10/2011
Many DJs who don’t want the Gliding Laptop Platform on the Odyssey NS6 case will be happy to know that Odyssey has them in the works.
The Odyssey FRNS6 and BLACK LABEL FRNS6BL should be hitting the market soon.
Some have requested a soft case and have have even gone as far as using a soft keyboard case for their NS6.
Because of its knobs, sliders, and jog wheels, we don’t think it would be wise to use a soft case. If a softcase was specifically designed for the NS6 then that would be different.
Dimitri Wins the Traktor Kontrol X1.
Picks it up.
06/16/2011
The winner of the first imixmag sweepstakes took no time in claiming his Kontrol X1 prize. Being from NYC, Krazy Dimitri opted to pick up his prize instead of having it mailed to him.
A new sweepstakes will be announced in a few weeks. The best way to keep updated with imixmag is to “Like” us on Facebook. Details will be announced through Facebook.
Where it all started for imixmag.com
04/03/2011 (pushed up)
Many think we came up with the name imixmag because of Apple’s imac or ipod line. Well, we actually came up with the imix name around
1994 and came out with our first real paper magazine in 1995; the first imac wasn’t introduced until 1998, that’s around three years before
we started things up.
The photo above is of a 1996 issue, it was twelve pages and printed in black & white and on high gloss paper.
Numark’s NS6 4-CHANNEL DIGITAL DJ CONTROLLER AND MIXER
01/12/2011
If the End of the World was coming,
where would you party?
01/15/2011
Make no mistakes about it, if the world was coming to end, and we wanted to end it with one big party, our DJ of choice would be Erick Morillo; we’re not the only ones who think it. Erick Morillo and is Subliminal events are by far the most sought out club events in the world.
His label, Subliminal Records, has been around for quite some time and is bigger than ever; check out the Subliminal Website and see for yourself. You can also find out when the master himself, Erick Morillo, will be at a venue near you. The Erick Morillo Website
The original message of House Music,
Love, Unity, and Hope
Live Your Life - Erick Morillo & Eddie Thoneick feat Shawnee Taylor
Hit the image to view through YouTube.
DJs Wanted, in our Website
1st DJ from our Twitter campaign – wins imixmag T-shirt
The first to do something should get some kind of reward right, well we think so, Lee gets a free imixmag shirt. We haven't yet decided on the final design of the shirt so it will be a few weeks before we have them ready. By the way Lee, could you email us your shirt size. No Rico, we did not forget you, you’re getting one also - ditto on the emailing of the size.
Hailing from Los Angeles California, Lee has done nightclubs for over ten years and started his own DJ Company as an alternative for clients having a wedding or corporate event; but not wanting a cheesy DJ. Still does cool events like Oscars & Emmy parties.
Gear:
Windows (Sony Vaio) with Serato
Players: Pioneer CDJ 1000 MK3, Technics 1212 MK3
Mixers: Pioneer 800, Rane 57
Speakers : JBL Eon 515s , JBL Eon 510, JBL Eon 518 Sub
The Akai LPD8 is a must have
04/14/2010
You’re at a gig and your mixing or scratching things up and you want to throw on an air siren you have set on one of your samples in your DJ software.
The lights are low and hitting the correct key combination on your laptop can be a pain in the arse and using the touchpad to to hit the sample is really a joke.
Here’s a great inexpensive solution for you, the Akai LPD8.
The LPD8 has 8 pads which feel just like the MPC pads. A cool feature for such a small and inexpensive device is that the rim of the pad lights up in orange when hit.
The 8 assignable Q-link knobs can be easily assigned to control the knob functions on your software and being plug and play ready for both Apple & Windows makes this usb powered midi controller easy to install.
As far as build quality is concerned Akai took no shortcut. Its construction is strong and of high quality. It only measures 13” across which will take little to
no space when you’re on the road. Since most use a laptop stand placing it in front of the laptop may not be an option however placing it in front of your flight case on the table would give you easy access to your samples, creating loops on the fly, and many other option which would not be as easy and quick to do with the keyboard and touchpad. At a street price of around $69 the LPD8 is one of the best bargains for your DJ set up.
Best 10" DJ Mixer for your Money.
The Numark X6
04/19/2010
Looking for a 10” battle mixer with effects for a reasonable price? You’re probably not going to get more bang for your buck than the Numark X6. Its a two channel battle mixer with some incredible effects. In fact no other mixer at this price point compares to the effects available on this mixer.
You can set the effects to work on an individual channel, on the microphone, or have it set on the master out. The best of these 24 bit digital effects are 2Xcopy, Tape Echo, and Echo. To control these effects there is a rate frequency knob and tap button to set the timing of the effect. At this price point the quality of the effects can only be labeled as outstanding. For sensitivity of mixing or scratching the cross fader has a CF knob which can adjust its slope.
The one microphone ¼ input has a treble, bass, and gain knob. One can switch the microphone to aux (in) which input is a pair of RCA. It can be used for such things as an Ipod input and its quality is also very good.
It will be hard to find a better battle mixer than with these quality effect at this price point. At a street price of around $279 this Numark X6 can’t be matched.
(the 3 channel model is the X9)
imixmag is currently working on a video demonstration of the Numark X6.
The American DJ website, the leader of the pack.
5/20/2010
What do you want from a company website? You want as much information as possible on the products it sells and without question it should have videos that demonstrate the full functions of the products they offer. Some DJ equipment website fall very short however the American DJ website is probably one of the best DJ manufacturer websites and here's a quick rundown of why.
Its homepage has every possible link you will need to go to all its various products and divisions. They were also one of the first companies to incorporate videos of their products and the use of YouTube to showcase them and one of the first to use social networks such as Facebook and probably use it better than any other DJ related company. The specs of the products are promptly displayed and the PDF manuals are easy to find and download. As stated before the homepage has it all. Links to; forums, support, repair order status, trade shows & exhibits, order parts, and more.
While video use is one of their highpoints it is also one of its only shortcomings. Videos demonstrating the lights do not showcase them in real life conditions. They are usually shown in almost pitch black setting in nothing but an empty room. A more realistic demonstration would be to show videos with the same conditions in which they will be used. Using semi low lights with a crowd on a dance floor are the conditions mobile DJs and lounge/club operators need to view in order to get a realistic example of how they would wordk for them. Even with that they still get high marks for demonstrating the lights.
In all the American DJ website is probably one of the best if not the best DJ manufacturer website. Since their DJ equipment division American Audio was recently updated we are going to give it some time before we review it however much kudos to American DJ for setting a high standard in website layout, design, and features for other companies to follow.
Technics SL 1200 turntable is introduced in October of 1972. It goes on to become the staple turntable for DJs.
An active 18” powered Subwoofer that kicks ass, not your wallet
01/05/2011
If you’re a Mobile DJ and don’t have a subwoofer then you don’t know what you’re missing, or should we say, your crowd is missing. It’s like watching a movie without surround sound, once you watch it with surround sound, without sounds like garbage;the same holds true for your sound system.
Usually when someone doesn’t have a subwoofer they try to compensate by pushing their tops too hard. Not only will this damage your speakers, but by pushing them too hard they just sound like crap.
Some will tell you that the more expensive subwoofers have more of a kick to them. Well that may be true, but for most of the real DJs on planet earth more is not better or even needed. The fact is most halls have more than one room and when your system is thumping too much you will be forced, by the maître d' or hall manager, to turn it down.
So if you don’t have a subwoofer, or are looking for a new one and don’t want to spend tons of money, look no further than the Peavey 118D powered subwoofer which has street price of $499. Since it’s powered all you have to do is connect this bad boy to your system and voila, your system has just grown some balls.
Another perfect light for the Mobile DJ,
The American DJ Pro38B LED RC
12/24/2010
For most mobile DJs it comes down to quality, portability, and price. Thanks to the new Pro38B LED RC by American DJ all three of these aspects are fully covered.
Now imagine this if you will: a quality light which can be used for uplighting, controlled by a wireless remote control (included), and DMX capabilities. Now imagine this at a reasonable price. Well stop imagining, it’s here.
How much Does it cost? How does $149 sound?
Go to the American DJ website and check out the video on this bad boy and when you're done make sure to visit your favorite DJ shop and put it in your cart.
the Official American DJ Pro 38B LED RC page.
HP ENVY BEATS - Dr. Dre
Not built for DJ software, just for sound
- thanks for nothing
11/01/2010
A lot of people think the Dr. Dre HP ENVY BEATS laptop was built for DJs, no it wasn't. The only thing this laptop claims to offer is good speakers for sound, nothing else. Nowhere does it say it is built for Serato, Traktor, or any other DJ software.
Hopefully one day Dell, which we prefer over HP, will come out with a Laptop built and designed for DJ software. Until then, keep on tweaking those Windows Laptops.
Will Eminem ever get street props? Will he be considered a Hip Hop Legend?
amended 11/29/2010
In 1998 he released The Slim Shady LP which won him a Grammy Award for best Rap album in 1999. He followed it up with The Marshall Mathers LP which became the fastest selling solo album in history; it also won Grammy Award for best Rap Album in 2001 and has sold over 19 million copies. Eminem is a great lyricist and an incredible artist in his own right however looking back at the stretch of his career one has to ask the simple question. Will Eminem ever be accepted as one of the best Hip Hop artist?
Twelve years after his first release Eminem has had a difficult time making another smash hit record. Forget what the so called charts say about weeks on number one, we all know he hasn’t had a real solo hit for a while. Has Eminem’s career come to an end or is it just a bump in his career? It would be inconceivable for anyone to imagine his popularity and career would stay at the same peak it did during his first two albums; few have been able to do that. What he accomplished was something that white America was waiting to happen; a successful white Hip Hop artist. But did it really happen? Was he the first real great white Hip Hop artist? To truly find out one would have to look in the place where Hip Hop artists get their due props and true acceptance, the streets; because that’s where Hip Hop started and where for many the only place where true credibility can be established.
Is Eminem accepted in the streets of Hip Hop or is he viewed as a Hip Pop artist? Hip Pop means it has crossed markets and gains nationwide radio play. Eminem is not the firstt artist to enter the Hip Pop field. Puff Daddy has done it, Hammer did it, and even some of Kanye West works can be labeled Hip Pop. There is absolutely nothing wrong with Hip Pop, in fact having a Hip Pop hit always results in more sales, but does having Hip Pop hits hamper your credibility in the streets of Hip Hop?
Now let’s put Eminem’s tracks to the test. Can you play an Eminem track at a true Hip Hop party or event? If so, which One? Another test would be if his tracks can stand the test of time. Slick Rick, Doug E Fresh, Biggie, LL Cool J, and Snoop Dog are just some of the legends of Hip Hop whose tracks are considered Hip Hop Classic. Is this the case with any of Eminem’s tracks?
Will he or won’t he? Only time will tell if Eminem can truly become the first true White Hip Hop immortal. This honor cannot be bestowed upon him by any chart, award show, or presentation. If he does receive it it won’t be on any stage. He will receive it by the silent nod of approval by the heads in the street; that’s the only place where there are no games. It's straight up truth, straight up respect, and straight up Hip Hop.
imixmag will post randomnly through Facebook for the giveaway.
The first to complete a given task through Facebook will win an imixmag t-shirt.
The winner of the giveaway will be notified through Facebook.
The winner will have 24 hours to respond. Should the winner fail to repsond and/or contact
imixmag within 24 hours, the shirt will be re-entered for another giveaway.
You can only win one imixmag t-shirt within an eight month period. Sizes available are only Medium through 2XL.
Facebook profile will be assessed to see if it belongs to a DJ or has shown interest in DJ related topics
(this is to exclude individuals, groups, and organizations which target sweepstakes). If not, the entry will be deemed invalid.
This giveaway is void wherever prohibited by federal, state, provincial, municipal or local law.
You must be thirteen (13) or older to enter this Sweepstakes to be eligible to win. Entrants between the ages of thirteen (13) and (18) must have the permission of their parent or guardian to be eligible.
Conditions and rules may change.
Feel free to contact regarding any questions.
November winners.
The winners for the November 2, 2011 drawing for the imixmag “DJs of the World” t-shirts were the following:
From Facebook
1- Bill Murray
2- Orlando Sandoval Sr.
3- Deejayboboy Magz
4- DjLando MatekEnt
From Twitter
1- DaHitman
2- RomoTheDj
3- PaulTirtirau
The winners have all been contacted and the shirts are on their way.
Apple's Lion may nail you
07/25/2011
Unless you want to end up like the lioness above, you best not upgrade your Apple Mac products from Snow Leopard to Lion.
Even if your DJ software works, and that’s a big IF, your other applications and peripherals might not. Wait at least a few months
before you make the leap, this is true for any software and firmware upgrade; that’s unless the current software isn’t working properly. And for you Serato heads,
Serato is saying no to Lion, for now.
Odyssey gives DJs what they want.
NS6 case sans glide laptop platform.
07/10/2011
Many DJs who don’t want the Gliding Laptop Platform on the Odyssey NS6 case will be happy to know that Odyssey has them in the works.
The Odyssey FRNS6 and BLACK LABEL FRNS6BL should be hitting the market soon.
Some have requested a soft case and have have even gone as far as using a soft keyboard case for their NS6.
Because of its knobs, sliders, and jog wheels, we don’t think it would be wise to use a soft case. If a softcase was specifically designed for the NS6 then that would be different.
Dimitri Wins the Traktor Kontrol X1.
Picks it up.
06/16/2011
The winner of the first imixmag sweepstakes took no time in claiming his Kontrol X1 prize. Being from NYC, Krazy Dimitri opted to pick up his prize instead of having it mailed to him.
A new sweepstakes will be announced in a few weeks. The best way to keep updated with imixmag is to “Like” us on Facebook. Details will be announced through Facebook.
Where it all started for imixmag.com
04/03/2011 (pushed up)
Many think we came up with the name imixmag because of Apple’s imac or ipod line. Well, we actually came up with the imix name around
1994 and came out with our first real paper magazine in 1995; the first imac wasn’t introduced until 1998, that’s around three years before
we started things up.
The photo above is of a 1996 issue, it was twelve pages and printed in black & white and on high gloss paper.
Numark’s NS6 4-CHANNEL DIGITAL DJ CONTROLLER AND MIXER
01/12/2011
If the End of the World was coming,
where would you party?
01/15/2011
Make no mistakes about it, if the world was coming to end, and we wanted to end it with one big party, our DJ of choice would be Erick Morillo; we’re not the only ones who think it. Erick Morillo and is Subliminal events are by far the most sought out club events in the world.
His label, Subliminal Records, has been around for quite some time and is bigger than ever; check out the Subliminal Website and see for yourself. You can also find out when the master himself, Erick Morillo, will be at a venue near you. The Erick Morillo Website
The original message of House Music,
Love, Unity, and Hope
Live Your Life - Erick Morillo & Eddie Thoneick feat Shawnee Taylor
Hit the image to view through YouTube.
DJs Wanted, in our Website
1st DJ from our Twitter campaign – wins imixmag T-shirt
The first to do something should get some kind of reward right, well we think so, Lee gets a free imixmag shirt. We haven't yet decided on the final design of the shirt so it will be a few weeks before we have them ready. By the way Lee, could you email us your shirt size. No Rico, we did not forget you, you’re getting one also - ditto on the emailing of the size.
Hailing from Los Angeles California, Lee has done nightclubs for over ten years and started his own DJ Company as an alternative for clients having a wedding or corporate event; but not wanting a cheesy DJ. Still does cool events like Oscars & Emmy parties.
Gear:
Windows (Sony Vaio) with Serato
Players: Pioneer CDJ 1000 MK3, Technics 1212 MK3
Mixers: Pioneer 800, Rane 57
Speakers : JBL Eon 515s , JBL Eon 510, JBL Eon 518 Sub
The Akai LPD8 is a must have
04/14/2010
You’re at a gig and your mixing or scratching things up and you want to throw on an air siren you have set on one of your samples in your DJ software.
The lights are low and hitting the correct key combination on your laptop can be a pain in the arse and using the touchpad to to hit the sample is really a joke.
Here’s a great inexpensive solution for you, the Akai LPD8.
The LPD8 has 8 pads which feel just like the MPC pads. A cool feature for such a small and inexpensive device is that the rim of the pad lights up in orange when hit.
The 8 assignable Q-link knobs can be easily assigned to control the knob functions on your software and being plug and play ready for both Apple & Windows makes this usb powered midi controller easy to install.
As far as build quality is concerned Akai took no shortcut. Its construction is strong and of high quality. It only measures 13” across which will take little to
no space when you’re on the road. Since most use a laptop stand placing it in front of the laptop may not be an option however placing it in front of your flight case on the table would give you easy access to your samples, creating loops on the fly, and many other option which would not be as easy and quick to do with the keyboard and touchpad. At a street price of around $69 the LPD8 is one of the best bargains for your DJ set up.
Best 10" DJ Mixer for your Money.
The Numark X6
04/19/2010
Looking for a 10” battle mixer with effects for a reasonable price? You’re probably not going to get more bang for your buck than the Numark X6. Its a two channel battle mixer with some incredible effects. In fact no other mixer at this price point compares to the effects available on this mixer.
You can set the effects to work on an individual channel, on the microphone, or have it set on the master out. The best of these 24 bit digital effects are 2Xcopy, Tape Echo, and Echo. To control these effects there is a rate frequency knob and tap button to set the timing of the effect. At this price point the quality of the effects can only be labeled as outstanding. For sensitivity of mixing or scratching the cross fader has a CF knob which can adjust its slope.
The one microphone ¼ input has a treble, bass, and gain knob. One can switch the microphone to aux (in) which input is a pair of RCA. It can be used for such things as an Ipod input and its quality is also very good.
It will be hard to find a better battle mixer than with these quality effect at this price point. At a street price of around $279 this Numark X6 can’t be matched.
(the 3 channel model is the X9)
imixmag is currently working on a video demonstration of the Numark X6.
The American DJ website, the leader of the pack.
5/20/2010
What do you want from a company website? You want as much information as possible on the products it sells and without question it should have videos that demonstrate the full functions of the products they offer. Some DJ equipment website fall very short however the American DJ website is probably one of the best DJ manufacturer websites and here's a quick rundown of why.
Its homepage has every possible link you will need to go to all its various products and divisions. They were also one of the first companies to incorporate videos of their products and the use of YouTube to showcase them and one of the first to use social networks such as Facebook and probably use it better than any other DJ related company. The specs of the products are promptly displayed and the PDF manuals are easy to find and download. As stated before the homepage has it all. Links to; forums, support, repair order status, trade shows & exhibits, order parts, and more.
While video use is one of their highpoints it is also one of its only shortcomings. Videos demonstrating the lights do not showcase them in real life conditions. They are usually shown in almost pitch black setting in nothing but an empty room. A more realistic demonstration would be to show videos with the same conditions in which they will be used. Using semi low lights with a crowd on a dance floor are the conditions mobile DJs and lounge/club operators need to view in order to get a realistic example of how they would wordk for them. Even with that they still get high marks for demonstrating the lights.
In all the American DJ website is probably one of the best if not the best DJ manufacturer website. Since their DJ equipment division American Audio was recently updated we are going to give it some time before we review it however much kudos to American DJ for setting a high standard in website layout, design, and features for other companies to follow.
Technics SL 1200 turntable is introduced in October of 1972. It goes on to become the staple turntable for DJs.
An active 18” powered Subwoofer that kicks ass, not your wallet
01/05/2011
If you’re a Mobile DJ and don’t have a subwoofer then you don’t know what you’re missing, or should we say, your crowd is missing. It’s like watching a movie without surround sound, once you watch it with surround sound, without sounds like garbage;the same holds true for your sound system.
Usually when someone doesn’t have a subwoofer they try to compensate by pushing their tops too hard. Not only will this damage your speakers, but by pushing them too hard they just sound like crap.
Some will tell you that the more expensive subwoofers have more of a kick to them. Well that may be true, but for most of the real DJs on planet earth more is not better or even needed. The fact is most halls have more than one room and when your system is thumping too much you will be forced, by the maître d' or hall manager, to turn it down.
So if you don’t have a subwoofer, or are looking for a new one and don’t want to spend tons of money, look no further than the Peavey 118D powered subwoofer which has street price of $499. Since it’s powered all you have to do is connect this bad boy to your system and voila, your system has just grown some balls.
Another perfect light for the Mobile DJ,
The American DJ Pro38B LED RC
12/24/2010
For most mobile DJs it comes down to quality, portability, and price. Thanks to the new Pro38B LED RC by American DJ all three of these aspects are fully covered.
Now imagine this if you will: a quality light which can be used for uplighting, controlled by a wireless remote control (included), and DMX capabilities. Now imagine this at a reasonable price. Well stop imagining, it’s here.
How much Does it cost? How does $149 sound?
Go to the American DJ website and check out the video on this bad boy and when you're done make sure to visit your favorite DJ shop and put it in your cart.
the Official American DJ Pro 38B LED RC page.
HP ENVY BEATS - Dr. Dre
Not built for DJ software, just for sound
- thanks for nothing
11/01/2010
A lot of people think the Dr. Dre HP ENVY BEATS laptop was built for DJs, no it wasn't. The only thing this laptop claims to offer is good speakers for sound, nothing else. Nowhere does it say it is built for Serato, Traktor, or any other DJ software.
Hopefully one day Dell, which we prefer over HP, will come out with a Laptop built and designed for DJ software. Until then, keep on tweaking those Windows Laptops.
Will Eminem ever get street props? Will he be considered a Hip Hop Legend?
amended 11/29/2010
In 1998 he released The Slim Shady LP which won him a Grammy Award for best Rap album in 1999. He followed it up with The Marshall Mathers LP which became the fastest selling solo album in history; it also won Grammy Award for best Rap Album in 2001 and has sold over 19 million copies. Eminem is a great lyricist and an incredible artist in his own right however looking back at the stretch of his career one has to ask the simple question. Will Eminem ever be accepted as one of the best Hip Hop artist?
Twelve years after his first release Eminem has had a difficult time making another smash hit record. Forget what the so called charts say about weeks on number one, we all know he hasn’t had a real solo hit for a while. Has Eminem’s career come to an end or is it just a bump in his career? It would be inconceivable for anyone to imagine his popularity and career would stay at the same peak it did during his first two albums; few have been able to do that. What he accomplished was something that white America was waiting to happen; a successful white Hip Hop artist. But did it really happen? Was he the first real great white Hip Hop artist? To truly find out one would have to look in the place where Hip Hop artists get their due props and true acceptance, the streets; because that’s where Hip Hop started and where for many the only place where true credibility can be established.
Is Eminem accepted in the streets of Hip Hop or is he viewed as a Hip Pop artist? Hip Pop means it has crossed markets and gains nationwide radio play. Eminem is not the firstt artist to enter the Hip Pop field. Puff Daddy has done it, Hammer did it, and even some of Kanye West works can be labeled Hip Pop. There is absolutely nothing wrong with Hip Pop, in fact having a Hip Pop hit always results in more sales, but does having Hip Pop hits hamper your credibility in the streets of Hip Hop?
Now let’s put Eminem’s tracks to the test. Can you play an Eminem track at a true Hip Hop party or event? If so, which One? Another test would be if his tracks can stand the test of time. Slick Rick, Doug E Fresh, Biggie, LL Cool J, and Snoop Dog are just some of the legends of Hip Hop whose tracks are considered Hip Hop Classic. Is this the case with any of Eminem’s tracks?
Will he or won’t he? Only time will tell if Eminem can truly become the first true White Hip Hop immortal. This honor cannot be bestowed upon him by any chart, award show, or presentation. If he does receive it it won’t be on any stage. He will receive it by the silent nod of approval by the heads in the street; that’s the only place where there are no games. It's straight up truth, straight up respect, and straight up Hip Hop.
The winner of the giveaway will be notified through Facebook.
The winner will have 24 hours to respond. Should the winner fail to repsond and/or contact
imixmag within 24 hours, the shirt will be re-entered for another giveaway.
You can only win one imixmag t-shirt within an eight month period. Sizes available are only Medium through 2XL.
Facebook profile will be assessed to see if it belongs to a DJ or has shown interest in DJ related topics
(this is to exclude individuals, groups, and organizations which target sweepstakes). If not, the entry will be deemed invalid.
This giveaway is void wherever prohibited by federal, state, provincial, municipal or local law.
You must be thirteen (13) or older to enter this Sweepstakes to be eligible to win. Entrants between the ages of thirteen (13) and (18) must have the permission of their parent or guardian to be eligible.
Conditions and rules may change.
Feel free to contact regarding any questions.
November winners.
The winners for the November 2, 2011 drawing for the imixmag “DJs of the World” t-shirts were the following:
From Facebook
1- Bill Murray
2- Orlando Sandoval Sr.
3- Deejayboboy Magz
4- DjLando MatekEnt
From Twitter
1- DaHitman
2- RomoTheDj
3- PaulTirtirau
The winners have all been contacted and the shirts are on their way.
Apple's Lion may nail you
07/25/2011
Unless you want to end up like the lioness above, you best not upgrade your Apple Mac products from Snow Leopard to Lion.
Even if your DJ software works, and that’s a big IF, your other applications and peripherals might not. Wait at least a few months
before you make the leap, this is true for any software and firmware upgrade; that’s unless the current software isn’t working properly. And for you Serato heads,
Serato is saying no to Lion, for now.
Odyssey gives DJs what they want.
NS6 case sans glide laptop platform.
07/10/2011
Many DJs who don’t want the Gliding Laptop Platform on the Odyssey NS6 case will be happy to know that Odyssey has them in the works.
The Odyssey FRNS6 and BLACK LABEL FRNS6BL should be hitting the market soon.
Some have requested a soft case and have have even gone as far as using a soft keyboard case for their NS6.
Because of its knobs, sliders, and jog wheels, we don’t think it would be wise to use a soft case. If a softcase was specifically designed for the NS6 then that would be different.
Dimitri Wins the Traktor Kontrol X1.
Picks it up.
06/16/2011
The winner of the first imixmag sweepstakes took no time in claiming his Kontrol X1 prize. Being from NYC, Krazy Dimitri opted to pick up his prize instead of having it mailed to him.
A new sweepstakes will be announced in a few weeks. The best way to keep updated with imixmag is to “Like” us on Facebook. Details will be announced through Facebook.
Where it all started for imixmag.com
04/03/2011 (pushed up)
Many think we came up with the name imixmag because of Apple’s imac or ipod line. Well, we actually came up with the imix name around
1994 and came out with our first real paper magazine in 1995; the first imac wasn’t introduced until 1998, that’s around three years before
we started things up.
The photo above is of a 1996 issue, it was twelve pages and printed in black & white and on high gloss paper.
Numark’s NS6 4-CHANNEL DIGITAL DJ CONTROLLER AND MIXER
01/12/2011
If the End of the World was coming,
where would you party?
01/15/2011
Make no mistakes about it, if the world was coming to end, and we wanted to end it with one big party, our DJ of choice would be Erick Morillo; we’re not the only ones who think it. Erick Morillo and is Subliminal events are by far the most sought out club events in the world.
His label, Subliminal Records, has been around for quite some time and is bigger than ever; check out the Subliminal Website and see for yourself. You can also find out when the master himself, Erick Morillo, will be at a venue near you. The Erick Morillo Website
The original message of House Music,
Love, Unity, and Hope
Live Your Life - Erick Morillo & Eddie Thoneick feat Shawnee Taylor
Hit the image to view through YouTube.
DJs Wanted, in our Website
1st DJ from our Twitter campaign – wins imixmag T-shirt
The first to do something should get some kind of reward right, well we think so, Lee gets a free imixmag shirt. We haven't yet decided on the final design of the shirt so it will be a few weeks before we have them ready. By the way Lee, could you email us your shirt size. No Rico, we did not forget you, you’re getting one also - ditto on the emailing of the size.
Hailing from Los Angeles California, Lee has done nightclubs for over ten years and started his own DJ Company as an alternative for clients having a wedding or corporate event; but not wanting a cheesy DJ. Still does cool events like Oscars & Emmy parties.
Gear:
Windows (Sony Vaio) with Serato
Players: Pioneer CDJ 1000 MK3, Technics 1212 MK3
Mixers: Pioneer 800, Rane 57
Speakers : JBL Eon 515s , JBL Eon 510, JBL Eon 518 Sub
The Akai LPD8 is a must have
04/14/2010
You’re at a gig and your mixing or scratching things up and you want to throw on an air siren you have set on one of your samples in your DJ software.
The lights are low and hitting the correct key combination on your laptop can be a pain in the arse and using the touchpad to to hit the sample is really a joke.
Here’s a great inexpensive solution for you, the Akai LPD8.
The LPD8 has 8 pads which feel just like the MPC pads. A cool feature for such a small and inexpensive device is that the rim of the pad lights up in orange when hit.
The 8 assignable Q-link knobs can be easily assigned to control the knob functions on your software and being plug and play ready for both Apple & Windows makes this usb powered midi controller easy to install.
As far as build quality is concerned Akai took no shortcut. Its construction is strong and of high quality. It only measures 13” across which will take little to
no space when you’re on the road. Since most use a laptop stand placing it in front of the laptop may not be an option however placing it in front of your flight case on the table would give you easy access to your samples, creating loops on the fly, and many other option which would not be as easy and quick to do with the keyboard and touchpad. At a street price of around $69 the LPD8 is one of the best bargains for your DJ set up.
Best 10" DJ Mixer for your Money.
The Numark X6
04/19/2010
Looking for a 10” battle mixer with effects for a reasonable price? You’re probably not going to get more bang for your buck than the Numark X6. Its a two channel battle mixer with some incredible effects. In fact no other mixer at this price point compares to the effects available on this mixer.
You can set the effects to work on an individual channel, on the microphone, or have it set on the master out. The best of these 24 bit digital effects are 2Xcopy, Tape Echo, and Echo. To control these effects there is a rate frequency knob and tap button to set the timing of the effect. At this price point the quality of the effects can only be labeled as outstanding. For sensitivity of mixing or scratching the cross fader has a CF knob which can adjust its slope.
The one microphone ¼ input has a treble, bass, and gain knob. One can switch the microphone to aux (in) which input is a pair of RCA. It can be used for such things as an Ipod input and its quality is also very good.
It will be hard to find a better battle mixer than with these quality effect at this price point. At a street price of around $279 this Numark X6 can’t be matched.
(the 3 channel model is the X9)
imixmag is currently working on a video demonstration of the Numark X6.
The American DJ website, the leader of the pack.
5/20/2010
What do you want from a company website? You want as much information as possible on the products it sells and without question it should have videos that demonstrate the full functions of the products they offer. Some DJ equipment website fall very short however the American DJ website is probably one of the best DJ manufacturer websites and here's a quick rundown of why.
Its homepage has every possible link you will need to go to all its various products and divisions. They were also one of the first companies to incorporate videos of their products and the use of YouTube to showcase them and one of the first to use social networks such as Facebook and probably use it better than any other DJ related company. The specs of the products are promptly displayed and the PDF manuals are easy to find and download. As stated before the homepage has it all. Links to; forums, support, repair order status, trade shows & exhibits, order parts, and more.
While video use is one of their highpoints it is also one of its only shortcomings. Videos demonstrating the lights do not showcase them in real life conditions. They are usually shown in almost pitch black setting in nothing but an empty room. A more realistic demonstration would be to show videos with the same conditions in which they will be used. Using semi low lights with a crowd on a dance floor are the conditions mobile DJs and lounge/club operators need to view in order to get a realistic example of how they would wordk for them. Even with that they still get high marks for demonstrating the lights.
In all the American DJ website is probably one of the best if not the best DJ manufacturer website. Since their DJ equipment division American Audio was recently updated we are going to give it some time before we review it however much kudos to American DJ for setting a high standard in website layout, design, and features for other companies to follow.
Technics SL 1200 turntable is introduced in October of 1972. It goes on to become the staple turntable for DJs.
An active 18” powered Subwoofer that kicks ass, not your wallet
01/05/2011
If you’re a Mobile DJ and don’t have a subwoofer then you don’t know what you’re missing, or should we say, your crowd is missing. It’s like watching a movie without surround sound, once you watch it with surround sound, without sounds like garbage;the same holds true for your sound system.
Usually when someone doesn’t have a subwoofer they try to compensate by pushing their tops too hard. Not only will this damage your speakers, but by pushing them too hard they just sound like crap.
Some will tell you that the more expensive subwoofers have more of a kick to them. Well that may be true, but for most of the real DJs on planet earth more is not better or even needed. The fact is most halls have more than one room and when your system is thumping too much you will be forced, by the maître d' or hall manager, to turn it down.
So if you don’t have a subwoofer, or are looking for a new one and don’t want to spend tons of money, look no further than the Peavey 118D powered subwoofer which has street price of $499. Since it’s powered all you have to do is connect this bad boy to your system and voila, your system has just grown some balls.
Another perfect light for the Mobile DJ,
The American DJ Pro38B LED RC
12/24/2010
For most mobile DJs it comes down to quality, portability, and price. Thanks to the new Pro38B LED RC by American DJ all three of these aspects are fully covered.
Now imagine this if you will: a quality light which can be used for uplighting, controlled by a wireless remote control (included), and DMX capabilities. Now imagine this at a reasonable price. Well stop imagining, it’s here.
How much Does it cost? How does $149 sound?
Go to the American DJ website and check out the video on this bad boy and when you're done make sure to visit your favorite DJ shop and put it in your cart.
the Official American DJ Pro 38B LED RC page.
HP ENVY BEATS - Dr. Dre
Not built for DJ software, just for sound
- thanks for nothing
11/01/2010
A lot of people think the Dr. Dre HP ENVY BEATS laptop was built for DJs, no it wasn't. The only thing this laptop claims to offer is good speakers for sound, nothing else. Nowhere does it say it is built for Serato, Traktor, or any other DJ software.
Hopefully one day Dell, which we prefer over HP, will come out with a Laptop built and designed for DJ software. Until then, keep on tweaking those Windows Laptops.
Will Eminem ever get street props? Will he be considered a Hip Hop Legend?
amended 11/29/2010
In 1998 he released The Slim Shady LP which won him a Grammy Award for best Rap album in 1999. He followed it up with The Marshall Mathers LP which became the fastest selling solo album in history; it also won Grammy Award for best Rap Album in 2001 and has sold over 19 million copies. Eminem is a great lyricist and an incredible artist in his own right however looking back at the stretch of his career one has to ask the simple question. Will Eminem ever be accepted as one of the best Hip Hop artist?
Twelve years after his first release Eminem has had a difficult time making another smash hit record. Forget what the so called charts say about weeks on number one, we all know he hasn’t had a real solo hit for a while. Has Eminem’s career come to an end or is it just a bump in his career? It would be inconceivable for anyone to imagine his popularity and career would stay at the same peak it did during his first two albums; few have been able to do that. What he accomplished was something that white America was waiting to happen; a successful white Hip Hop artist. But did it really happen? Was he the first real great white Hip Hop artist? To truly find out one would have to look in the place where Hip Hop artists get their due props and true acceptance, the streets; because that’s where Hip Hop started and where for many the only place where true credibility can be established.
Is Eminem accepted in the streets of Hip Hop or is he viewed as a Hip Pop artist? Hip Pop means it has crossed markets and gains nationwide radio play. Eminem is not the firstt artist to enter the Hip Pop field. Puff Daddy has done it, Hammer did it, and even some of Kanye West works can be labeled Hip Pop. There is absolutely nothing wrong with Hip Pop, in fact having a Hip Pop hit always results in more sales, but does having Hip Pop hits hamper your credibility in the streets of Hip Hop?
Now let’s put Eminem’s tracks to the test. Can you play an Eminem track at a true Hip Hop party or event? If so, which One? Another test would be if his tracks can stand the test of time. Slick Rick, Doug E Fresh, Biggie, LL Cool J, and Snoop Dog are just some of the legends of Hip Hop whose tracks are considered Hip Hop Classic. Is this the case with any of Eminem’s tracks?
Will he or won’t he? Only time will tell if Eminem can truly become the first true White Hip Hop immortal. This honor cannot be bestowed upon him by any chart, award show, or presentation. If he does receive it it won’t be on any stage. He will receive it by the silent nod of approval by the heads in the street; that’s the only place where there are no games. It's straight up truth, straight up respect, and straight up Hip Hop.
You can only win one imixmag t-shirt within an eight month period. Sizes available are only Medium through 2XL.
Facebook profile will be assessed to see if it belongs to a DJ or has shown interest in DJ related topics
(this is to exclude individuals, groups, and organizations which target sweepstakes). If not, the entry will be deemed invalid.
This giveaway is void wherever prohibited by federal, state, provincial, municipal or local law.
You must be thirteen (13) or older to enter this Sweepstakes to be eligible to win. Entrants between the ages of thirteen (13) and (18) must have the permission of their parent or guardian to be eligible.
Conditions and rules may change.
Feel free to contact regarding any questions.
November winners.
The winners for the November 2, 2011 drawing for the imixmag “DJs of the World” t-shirts were the following:
From Facebook
1- Bill Murray
2- Orlando Sandoval Sr.
3- Deejayboboy Magz
4- DjLando MatekEnt
From Twitter
1- DaHitman
2- RomoTheDj
3- PaulTirtirau
The winners have all been contacted and the shirts are on their way.
Apple's Lion may nail you
07/25/2011
Unless you want to end up like the lioness above, you best not upgrade your Apple Mac products from Snow Leopard to Lion.
Even if your DJ software works, and that’s a big IF, your other applications and peripherals might not. Wait at least a few months
before you make the leap, this is true for any software and firmware upgrade; that’s unless the current software isn’t working properly. And for you Serato heads,
Serato is saying no to Lion, for now.
Odyssey gives DJs what they want.
NS6 case sans glide laptop platform.
07/10/2011
Many DJs who don’t want the Gliding Laptop Platform on the Odyssey NS6 case will be happy to know that Odyssey has them in the works.
The Odyssey FRNS6 and BLACK LABEL FRNS6BL should be hitting the market soon.
Some have requested a soft case and have have even gone as far as using a soft keyboard case for their NS6.
Because of its knobs, sliders, and jog wheels, we don’t think it would be wise to use a soft case. If a softcase was specifically designed for the NS6 then that would be different.
Dimitri Wins the Traktor Kontrol X1.
Picks it up.
06/16/2011
The winner of the first imixmag sweepstakes took no time in claiming his Kontrol X1 prize. Being from NYC, Krazy Dimitri opted to pick up his prize instead of having it mailed to him.
A new sweepstakes will be announced in a few weeks. The best way to keep updated with imixmag is to “Like” us on Facebook. Details will be announced through Facebook.
Where it all started for imixmag.com
04/03/2011 (pushed up)
Many think we came up with the name imixmag because of Apple’s imac or ipod line. Well, we actually came up with the imix name around
1994 and came out with our first real paper magazine in 1995; the first imac wasn’t introduced until 1998, that’s around three years before
we started things up.
The photo above is of a 1996 issue, it was twelve pages and printed in black & white and on high gloss paper.
Numark’s NS6 4-CHANNEL DIGITAL DJ CONTROLLER AND MIXER
01/12/2011
If the End of the World was coming,
where would you party?
01/15/2011
Make no mistakes about it, if the world was coming to end, and we wanted to end it with one big party, our DJ of choice would be Erick Morillo; we’re not the only ones who think it. Erick Morillo and is Subliminal events are by far the most sought out club events in the world.
His label, Subliminal Records, has been around for quite some time and is bigger than ever; check out the Subliminal Website and see for yourself. You can also find out when the master himself, Erick Morillo, will be at a venue near you. The Erick Morillo Website
The original message of House Music,
Love, Unity, and Hope
Live Your Life - Erick Morillo & Eddie Thoneick feat Shawnee Taylor
Hit the image to view through YouTube.
DJs Wanted, in our Website
1st DJ from our Twitter campaign – wins imixmag T-shirt
The first to do something should get some kind of reward right, well we think so, Lee gets a free imixmag shirt. We haven't yet decided on the final design of the shirt so it will be a few weeks before we have them ready. By the way Lee, could you email us your shirt size. No Rico, we did not forget you, you’re getting one also - ditto on the emailing of the size.
Hailing from Los Angeles California, Lee has done nightclubs for over ten years and started his own DJ Company as an alternative for clients having a wedding or corporate event; but not wanting a cheesy DJ. Still does cool events like Oscars & Emmy parties.
Gear:
Windows (Sony Vaio) with Serato
Players: Pioneer CDJ 1000 MK3, Technics 1212 MK3
Mixers: Pioneer 800, Rane 57
Speakers : JBL Eon 515s , JBL Eon 510, JBL Eon 518 Sub
The Akai LPD8 is a must have
04/14/2010
You’re at a gig and your mixing or scratching things up and you want to throw on an air siren you have set on one of your samples in your DJ software.
The lights are low and hitting the correct key combination on your laptop can be a pain in the arse and using the touchpad to to hit the sample is really a joke.
Here’s a great inexpensive solution for you, the Akai LPD8.
The LPD8 has 8 pads which feel just like the MPC pads. A cool feature for such a small and inexpensive device is that the rim of the pad lights up in orange when hit.
The 8 assignable Q-link knobs can be easily assigned to control the knob functions on your software and being plug and play ready for both Apple & Windows makes this usb powered midi controller easy to install.
As far as build quality is concerned Akai took no shortcut. Its construction is strong and of high quality. It only measures 13” across which will take little to
no space when you’re on the road. Since most use a laptop stand placing it in front of the laptop may not be an option however placing it in front of your flight case on the table would give you easy access to your samples, creating loops on the fly, and many other option which would not be as easy and quick to do with the keyboard and touchpad. At a street price of around $69 the LPD8 is one of the best bargains for your DJ set up.
Best 10" DJ Mixer for your Money.
The Numark X6
04/19/2010
Looking for a 10” battle mixer with effects for a reasonable price? You’re probably not going to get more bang for your buck than the Numark X6. Its a two channel battle mixer with some incredible effects. In fact no other mixer at this price point compares to the effects available on this mixer.
You can set the effects to work on an individual channel, on the microphone, or have it set on the master out. The best of these 24 bit digital effects are 2Xcopy, Tape Echo, and Echo. To control these effects there is a rate frequency knob and tap button to set the timing of the effect. At this price point the quality of the effects can only be labeled as outstanding. For sensitivity of mixing or scratching the cross fader has a CF knob which can adjust its slope.
The one microphone ¼ input has a treble, bass, and gain knob. One can switch the microphone to aux (in) which input is a pair of RCA. It can be used for such things as an Ipod input and its quality is also very good.
It will be hard to find a better battle mixer than with these quality effect at this price point. At a street price of around $279 this Numark X6 can’t be matched.
(the 3 channel model is the X9)
imixmag is currently working on a video demonstration of the Numark X6.
The American DJ website, the leader of the pack.
5/20/2010
What do you want from a company website? You want as much information as possible on the products it sells and without question it should have videos that demonstrate the full functions of the products they offer. Some DJ equipment website fall very short however the American DJ website is probably one of the best DJ manufacturer websites and here's a quick rundown of why.
Its homepage has every possible link you will need to go to all its various products and divisions. They were also one of the first companies to incorporate videos of their products and the use of YouTube to showcase them and one of the first to use social networks such as Facebook and probably use it better than any other DJ related company. The specs of the products are promptly displayed and the PDF manuals are easy to find and download. As stated before the homepage has it all. Links to; forums, support, repair order status, trade shows & exhibits, order parts, and more.
While video use is one of their highpoints it is also one of its only shortcomings. Videos demonstrating the lights do not showcase them in real life conditions. They are usually shown in almost pitch black setting in nothing but an empty room. A more realistic demonstration would be to show videos with the same conditions in which they will be used. Using semi low lights with a crowd on a dance floor are the conditions mobile DJs and lounge/club operators need to view in order to get a realistic example of how they would wordk for them. Even with that they still get high marks for demonstrating the lights.
In all the American DJ website is probably one of the best if not the best DJ manufacturer website. Since their DJ equipment division American Audio was recently updated we are going to give it some time before we review it however much kudos to American DJ for setting a high standard in website layout, design, and features for other companies to follow.
Technics SL 1200 turntable is introduced in October of 1972. It goes on to become the staple turntable for DJs.
An active 18” powered Subwoofer that kicks ass, not your wallet
01/05/2011
If you’re a Mobile DJ and don’t have a subwoofer then you don’t know what you’re missing, or should we say, your crowd is missing. It’s like watching a movie without surround sound, once you watch it with surround sound, without sounds like garbage;the same holds true for your sound system.
Usually when someone doesn’t have a subwoofer they try to compensate by pushing their tops too hard. Not only will this damage your speakers, but by pushing them too hard they just sound like crap.
Some will tell you that the more expensive subwoofers have more of a kick to them. Well that may be true, but for most of the real DJs on planet earth more is not better or even needed. The fact is most halls have more than one room and when your system is thumping too much you will be forced, by the maître d' or hall manager, to turn it down.
So if you don’t have a subwoofer, or are looking for a new one and don’t want to spend tons of money, look no further than the Peavey 118D powered subwoofer which has street price of $499. Since it’s powered all you have to do is connect this bad boy to your system and voila, your system has just grown some balls.
Another perfect light for the Mobile DJ,
The American DJ Pro38B LED RC
12/24/2010
For most mobile DJs it comes down to quality, portability, and price. Thanks to the new Pro38B LED RC by American DJ all three of these aspects are fully covered.
Now imagine this if you will: a quality light which can be used for uplighting, controlled by a wireless remote control (included), and DMX capabilities. Now imagine this at a reasonable price. Well stop imagining, it’s here.
How much Does it cost? How does $149 sound?
Go to the American DJ website and check out the video on this bad boy and when you're done make sure to visit your favorite DJ shop and put it in your cart.
the Official American DJ Pro 38B LED RC page.
HP ENVY BEATS - Dr. Dre
Not built for DJ software, just for sound
- thanks for nothing
11/01/2010
A lot of people think the Dr. Dre HP ENVY BEATS laptop was built for DJs, no it wasn't. The only thing this laptop claims to offer is good speakers for sound, nothing else. Nowhere does it say it is built for Serato, Traktor, or any other DJ software.
Hopefully one day Dell, which we prefer over HP, will come out with a Laptop built and designed for DJ software. Until then, keep on tweaking those Windows Laptops.
Will Eminem ever get street props? Will he be considered a Hip Hop Legend?
amended 11/29/2010
In 1998 he released The Slim Shady LP which won him a Grammy Award for best Rap album in 1999. He followed it up with The Marshall Mathers LP which became the fastest selling solo album in history; it also won Grammy Award for best Rap Album in 2001 and has sold over 19 million copies. Eminem is a great lyricist and an incredible artist in his own right however looking back at the stretch of his career one has to ask the simple question. Will Eminem ever be accepted as one of the best Hip Hop artist?
Twelve years after his first release Eminem has had a difficult time making another smash hit record. Forget what the so called charts say about weeks on number one, we all know he hasn’t had a real solo hit for a while. Has Eminem’s career come to an end or is it just a bump in his career? It would be inconceivable for anyone to imagine his popularity and career would stay at the same peak it did during his first two albums; few have been able to do that. What he accomplished was something that white America was waiting to happen; a successful white Hip Hop artist. But did it really happen? Was he the first real great white Hip Hop artist? To truly find out one would have to look in the place where Hip Hop artists get their due props and true acceptance, the streets; because that’s where Hip Hop started and where for many the only place where true credibility can be established.
Is Eminem accepted in the streets of Hip Hop or is he viewed as a Hip Pop artist? Hip Pop means it has crossed markets and gains nationwide radio play. Eminem is not the firstt artist to enter the Hip Pop field. Puff Daddy has done it, Hammer did it, and even some of Kanye West works can be labeled Hip Pop. There is absolutely nothing wrong with Hip Pop, in fact having a Hip Pop hit always results in more sales, but does having Hip Pop hits hamper your credibility in the streets of Hip Hop?
Now let’s put Eminem’s tracks to the test. Can you play an Eminem track at a true Hip Hop party or event? If so, which One? Another test would be if his tracks can stand the test of time. Slick Rick, Doug E Fresh, Biggie, LL Cool J, and Snoop Dog are just some of the legends of Hip Hop whose tracks are considered Hip Hop Classic. Is this the case with any of Eminem’s tracks?
Will he or won’t he? Only time will tell if Eminem can truly become the first true White Hip Hop immortal. This honor cannot be bestowed upon him by any chart, award show, or presentation. If he does receive it it won’t be on any stage. He will receive it by the silent nod of approval by the heads in the street; that’s the only place where there are no games. It's straight up truth, straight up respect, and straight up Hip Hop.
This giveaway is void wherever prohibited by federal, state, provincial, municipal or local law.
You must be thirteen (13) or older to enter this Sweepstakes to be eligible to win. Entrants between the ages of thirteen (13) and (18) must have the permission of their parent or guardian to be eligible.
Conditions and rules may change.
Feel free to contact regarding any questions.
November winners.
The winners for the November 2, 2011 drawing for the imixmag “DJs of the World” t-shirts were the following:
From Facebook
1- Bill Murray
2- Orlando Sandoval Sr.
3- Deejayboboy Magz
4- DjLando MatekEnt
From Twitter
1- DaHitman
2- RomoTheDj
3- PaulTirtirau
The winners have all been contacted and the shirts are on their way.
Apple's Lion may nail you
07/25/2011
Unless you want to end up like the lioness above, you best not upgrade your Apple Mac products from Snow Leopard to Lion.
Even if your DJ software works, and that’s a big IF, your other applications and peripherals might not. Wait at least a few months
before you make the leap, this is true for any software and firmware upgrade; that’s unless the current software isn’t working properly. And for you Serato heads,
Serato is saying no to Lion, for now.
Odyssey gives DJs what they want.
NS6 case sans glide laptop platform.
07/10/2011
Many DJs who don’t want the Gliding Laptop Platform on the Odyssey NS6 case will be happy to know that Odyssey has them in the works.
The Odyssey FRNS6 and BLACK LABEL FRNS6BL should be hitting the market soon.
Some have requested a soft case and have have even gone as far as using a soft keyboard case for their NS6.
Because of its knobs, sliders, and jog wheels, we don’t think it would be wise to use a soft case. If a softcase was specifically designed for the NS6 then that would be different.
Dimitri Wins the Traktor Kontrol X1.
Picks it up.
06/16/2011
The winner of the first imixmag sweepstakes took no time in claiming his Kontrol X1 prize. Being from NYC, Krazy Dimitri opted to pick up his prize instead of having it mailed to him.
A new sweepstakes will be announced in a few weeks. The best way to keep updated with imixmag is to “Like” us on Facebook. Details will be announced through Facebook.
Where it all started for imixmag.com
04/03/2011 (pushed up)
Many think we came up with the name imixmag because of Apple’s imac or ipod line. Well, we actually came up with the imix name around
1994 and came out with our first real paper magazine in 1995; the first imac wasn’t introduced until 1998, that’s around three years before
we started things up.
The photo above is of a 1996 issue, it was twelve pages and printed in black & white and on high gloss paper.
Numark’s NS6 4-CHANNEL DIGITAL DJ CONTROLLER AND MIXER
01/12/2011
If the End of the World was coming,
where would you party?
01/15/2011
Make no mistakes about it, if the world was coming to end, and we wanted to end it with one big party, our DJ of choice would be Erick Morillo; we’re not the only ones who think it. Erick Morillo and is Subliminal events are by far the most sought out club events in the world.
His label, Subliminal Records, has been around for quite some time and is bigger than ever; check out the Subliminal Website and see for yourself. You can also find out when the master himself, Erick Morillo, will be at a venue near you. The Erick Morillo Website
The original message of House Music,
Love, Unity, and Hope
Live Your Life - Erick Morillo & Eddie Thoneick feat Shawnee Taylor
Hit the image to view through YouTube.
DJs Wanted, in our Website
1st DJ from our Twitter campaign – wins imixmag T-shirt
The first to do something should get some kind of reward right, well we think so, Lee gets a free imixmag shirt. We haven't yet decided on the final design of the shirt so it will be a few weeks before we have them ready. By the way Lee, could you email us your shirt size. No Rico, we did not forget you, you’re getting one also - ditto on the emailing of the size.
Hailing from Los Angeles California, Lee has done nightclubs for over ten years and started his own DJ Company as an alternative for clients having a wedding or corporate event; but not wanting a cheesy DJ. Still does cool events like Oscars & Emmy parties.
Gear:
Windows (Sony Vaio) with Serato
Players: Pioneer CDJ 1000 MK3, Technics 1212 MK3
Mixers: Pioneer 800, Rane 57
Speakers : JBL Eon 515s , JBL Eon 510, JBL Eon 518 Sub
The Akai LPD8 is a must have
04/14/2010
You’re at a gig and your mixing or scratching things up and you want to throw on an air siren you have set on one of your samples in your DJ software.
The lights are low and hitting the correct key combination on your laptop can be a pain in the arse and using the touchpad to to hit the sample is really a joke.
Here’s a great inexpensive solution for you, the Akai LPD8.
The LPD8 has 8 pads which feel just like the MPC pads. A cool feature for such a small and inexpensive device is that the rim of the pad lights up in orange when hit.
The 8 assignable Q-link knobs can be easily assigned to control the knob functions on your software and being plug and play ready for both Apple & Windows makes this usb powered midi controller easy to install.
As far as build quality is concerned Akai took no shortcut. Its construction is strong and of high quality. It only measures 13” across which will take little to
no space when you’re on the road. Since most use a laptop stand placing it in front of the laptop may not be an option however placing it in front of your flight case on the table would give you easy access to your samples, creating loops on the fly, and many other option which would not be as easy and quick to do with the keyboard and touchpad. At a street price of around $69 the LPD8 is one of the best bargains for your DJ set up.
Best 10" DJ Mixer for your Money.
The Numark X6
04/19/2010
Looking for a 10” battle mixer with effects for a reasonable price? You’re probably not going to get more bang for your buck than the Numark X6. Its a two channel battle mixer with some incredible effects. In fact no other mixer at this price point compares to the effects available on this mixer.
You can set the effects to work on an individual channel, on the microphone, or have it set on the master out. The best of these 24 bit digital effects are 2Xcopy, Tape Echo, and Echo. To control these effects there is a rate frequency knob and tap button to set the timing of the effect. At this price point the quality of the effects can only be labeled as outstanding. For sensitivity of mixing or scratching the cross fader has a CF knob which can adjust its slope.
The one microphone ¼ input has a treble, bass, and gain knob. One can switch the microphone to aux (in) which input is a pair of RCA. It can be used for such things as an Ipod input and its quality is also very good.
It will be hard to find a better battle mixer than with these quality effect at this price point. At a street price of around $279 this Numark X6 can’t be matched.
(the 3 channel model is the X9)
imixmag is currently working on a video demonstration of the Numark X6.
The American DJ website, the leader of the pack.
5/20/2010
What do you want from a company website? You want as much information as possible on the products it sells and without question it should have videos that demonstrate the full functions of the products they offer. Some DJ equipment website fall very short however the American DJ website is probably one of the best DJ manufacturer websites and here's a quick rundown of why.
Its homepage has every possible link you will need to go to all its various products and divisions. They were also one of the first companies to incorporate videos of their products and the use of YouTube to showcase them and one of the first to use social networks such as Facebook and probably use it better than any other DJ related company. The specs of the products are promptly displayed and the PDF manuals are easy to find and download. As stated before the homepage has it all. Links to; forums, support, repair order status, trade shows & exhibits, order parts, and more.
While video use is one of their highpoints it is also one of its only shortcomings. Videos demonstrating the lights do not showcase them in real life conditions. They are usually shown in almost pitch black setting in nothing but an empty room. A more realistic demonstration would be to show videos with the same conditions in which they will be used. Using semi low lights with a crowd on a dance floor are the conditions mobile DJs and lounge/club operators need to view in order to get a realistic example of how they would wordk for them. Even with that they still get high marks for demonstrating the lights.
In all the American DJ website is probably one of the best if not the best DJ manufacturer website. Since their DJ equipment division American Audio was recently updated we are going to give it some time before we review it however much kudos to American DJ for setting a high standard in website layout, design, and features for other companies to follow.
Technics SL 1200 turntable is introduced in October of 1972. It goes on to become the staple turntable for DJs.
An active 18” powered Subwoofer that kicks ass, not your wallet
01/05/2011
If you’re a Mobile DJ and don’t have a subwoofer then you don’t know what you’re missing, or should we say, your crowd is missing. It’s like watching a movie without surround sound, once you watch it with surround sound, without sounds like garbage;the same holds true for your sound system.
Usually when someone doesn’t have a subwoofer they try to compensate by pushing their tops too hard. Not only will this damage your speakers, but by pushing them too hard they just sound like crap.
Some will tell you that the more expensive subwoofers have more of a kick to them. Well that may be true, but for most of the real DJs on planet earth more is not better or even needed. The fact is most halls have more than one room and when your system is thumping too much you will be forced, by the maître d' or hall manager, to turn it down.
So if you don’t have a subwoofer, or are looking for a new one and don’t want to spend tons of money, look no further than the Peavey 118D powered subwoofer which has street price of $499. Since it’s powered all you have to do is connect this bad boy to your system and voila, your system has just grown some balls.
Another perfect light for the Mobile DJ,
The American DJ Pro38B LED RC
12/24/2010
For most mobile DJs it comes down to quality, portability, and price. Thanks to the new Pro38B LED RC by American DJ all three of these aspects are fully covered.
Now imagine this if you will: a quality light which can be used for uplighting, controlled by a wireless remote control (included), and DMX capabilities. Now imagine this at a reasonable price. Well stop imagining, it’s here.
How much Does it cost? How does $149 sound?
Go to the American DJ website and check out the video on this bad boy and when you're done make sure to visit your favorite DJ shop and put it in your cart.
the Official American DJ Pro 38B LED RC page.
HP ENVY BEATS - Dr. Dre
Not built for DJ software, just for sound
- thanks for nothing
11/01/2010
A lot of people think the Dr. Dre HP ENVY BEATS laptop was built for DJs, no it wasn't. The only thing this laptop claims to offer is good speakers for sound, nothing else. Nowhere does it say it is built for Serato, Traktor, or any other DJ software.
Hopefully one day Dell, which we prefer over HP, will come out with a Laptop built and designed for DJ software. Until then, keep on tweaking those Windows Laptops.
Will Eminem ever get street props? Will he be considered a Hip Hop Legend?
amended 11/29/2010
In 1998 he released The Slim Shady LP which won him a Grammy Award for best Rap album in 1999. He followed it up with The Marshall Mathers LP which became the fastest selling solo album in history; it also won Grammy Award for best Rap Album in 2001 and has sold over 19 million copies. Eminem is a great lyricist and an incredible artist in his own right however looking back at the stretch of his career one has to ask the simple question. Will Eminem ever be accepted as one of the best Hip Hop artist?
Twelve years after his first release Eminem has had a difficult time making another smash hit record. Forget what the so called charts say about weeks on number one, we all know he hasn’t had a real solo hit for a while. Has Eminem’s career come to an end or is it just a bump in his career? It would be inconceivable for anyone to imagine his popularity and career would stay at the same peak it did during his first two albums; few have been able to do that. What he accomplished was something that white America was waiting to happen; a successful white Hip Hop artist. But did it really happen? Was he the first real great white Hip Hop artist? To truly find out one would have to look in the place where Hip Hop artists get their due props and true acceptance, the streets; because that’s where Hip Hop started and where for many the only place where true credibility can be established.
Is Eminem accepted in the streets of Hip Hop or is he viewed as a Hip Pop artist? Hip Pop means it has crossed markets and gains nationwide radio play. Eminem is not the firstt artist to enter the Hip Pop field. Puff Daddy has done it, Hammer did it, and even some of Kanye West works can be labeled Hip Pop. There is absolutely nothing wrong with Hip Pop, in fact having a Hip Pop hit always results in more sales, but does having Hip Pop hits hamper your credibility in the streets of Hip Hop?
Now let’s put Eminem’s tracks to the test. Can you play an Eminem track at a true Hip Hop party or event? If so, which One? Another test would be if his tracks can stand the test of time. Slick Rick, Doug E Fresh, Biggie, LL Cool J, and Snoop Dog are just some of the legends of Hip Hop whose tracks are considered Hip Hop Classic. Is this the case with any of Eminem’s tracks?
Will he or won’t he? Only time will tell if Eminem can truly become the first true White Hip Hop immortal. This honor cannot be bestowed upon him by any chart, award show, or presentation. If he does receive it it won’t be on any stage. He will receive it by the silent nod of approval by the heads in the street; that’s the only place where there are no games. It's straight up truth, straight up respect, and straight up Hip Hop.
Feel free to contact regarding any questions.
November winners.
The winners for the November 2, 2011 drawing for the imixmag “DJs of the World” t-shirts were the following:
From Facebook
1- Bill Murray
2- Orlando Sandoval Sr.
3- Deejayboboy Magz
4- DjLando MatekEnt
From Twitter
1- DaHitman
2- RomoTheDj
3- PaulTirtirau
The winners have all been contacted and the shirts are on their way.
Apple's Lion may nail you
07/25/2011
Unless you want to end up like the lioness above, you best not upgrade your Apple Mac products from Snow Leopard to Lion.
Even if your DJ software works, and that’s a big IF, your other applications and peripherals might not. Wait at least a few months
before you make the leap, this is true for any software and firmware upgrade; that’s unless the current software isn’t working properly. And for you Serato heads,
Serato is saying no to Lion, for now.
Odyssey gives DJs what they want.
NS6 case sans glide laptop platform.
07/10/2011
Many DJs who don’t want the Gliding Laptop Platform on the Odyssey NS6 case will be happy to know that Odyssey has them in the works.
The Odyssey FRNS6 and BLACK LABEL FRNS6BL should be hitting the market soon.
Some have requested a soft case and have have even gone as far as using a soft keyboard case for their NS6.
Because of its knobs, sliders, and jog wheels, we don’t think it would be wise to use a soft case. If a softcase was specifically designed for the NS6 then that would be different.
Dimitri Wins the Traktor Kontrol X1.
Picks it up.
06/16/2011
The winner of the first imixmag sweepstakes took no time in claiming his Kontrol X1 prize. Being from NYC, Krazy Dimitri opted to pick up his prize instead of having it mailed to him.
A new sweepstakes will be announced in a few weeks. The best way to keep updated with imixmag is to “Like” us on Facebook. Details will be announced through Facebook.
Where it all started for imixmag.com
04/03/2011 (pushed up)
Many think we came up with the name imixmag because of Apple’s imac or ipod line. Well, we actually came up with the imix name around
1994 and came out with our first real paper magazine in 1995; the first imac wasn’t introduced until 1998, that’s around three years before
we started things up.
The photo above is of a 1996 issue, it was twelve pages and printed in black & white and on high gloss paper.
Numark’s NS6 4-CHANNEL DIGITAL DJ CONTROLLER AND MIXER
01/12/2011
If the End of the World was coming,
where would you party?
November winners.
The winners for the November 2, 2011 drawing for the imixmag “DJs of the World” t-shirts were the following:
From Facebook
1- Bill Murray
2- Orlando Sandoval Sr.
3- Deejayboboy Magz
4- DjLando MatekEnt
From Twitter
1- DaHitman
2- RomoTheDj
3- PaulTirtirau
The winners have all been contacted and the shirts are on their way.
Apple's Lion may nail you
07/25/2011
Unless you want to end up like the lioness above, you best not upgrade your Apple Mac products from Snow Leopard to Lion.
Even if your DJ software works, and that’s a big IF, your other applications and peripherals might not. Wait at least a few months
before you make the leap, this is true for any software and firmware upgrade; that’s unless the current software isn’t working properly. And for you Serato heads,
Serato is saying no to Lion, for now.
Odyssey gives DJs what they want.
NS6 case sans glide laptop platform.
07/10/2011
Many DJs who don’t want the Gliding Laptop Platform on the Odyssey NS6 case will be happy to know that Odyssey has them in the works.
The Odyssey FRNS6 and BLACK LABEL FRNS6BL should be hitting the market soon.
Some have requested a soft case and have have even gone as far as using a soft keyboard case for their NS6.
Because of its knobs, sliders, and jog wheels, we don’t think it would be wise to use a soft case. If a softcase was specifically designed for the NS6 then that would be different.
Dimitri Wins the Traktor Kontrol X1.
Picks it up.
06/16/2011
The winner of the first imixmag sweepstakes took no time in claiming his Kontrol X1 prize. Being from NYC, Krazy Dimitri opted to pick up his prize instead of having it mailed to him.
A new sweepstakes will be announced in a few weeks. The best way to keep updated with imixmag is to “Like” us on Facebook. Details will be announced through Facebook.
Where it all started for imixmag.com
04/03/2011 (pushed up)
Many think we came up with the name imixmag because of Apple’s imac or ipod line. Well, we actually came up with the imix name around
1994 and came out with our first real paper magazine in 1995; the first imac wasn’t introduced until 1998, that’s around three years before
we started things up.
The photo above is of a 1996 issue, it was twelve pages and printed in black & white and on high gloss paper.
Numark’s NS6 4-CHANNEL DIGITAL DJ CONTROLLER AND MIXER
01/12/2011
If the End of the World was coming,
where would you party?
From Facebook
1- Bill Murray
2- Orlando Sandoval Sr.
3- Deejayboboy Magz
4- DjLando MatekEnt
From Twitter
1- DaHitman
2- RomoTheDj
3- PaulTirtirau
The winners have all been contacted and the shirts are on their way.
Apple's Lion may nail you
07/25/2011
Unless you want to end up like the lioness above, you best not upgrade your Apple Mac products from Snow Leopard to Lion.
Even if your DJ software works, and that’s a big IF, your other applications and peripherals might not. Wait at least a few months
before you make the leap, this is true for any software and firmware upgrade; that’s unless the current software isn’t working properly. And for you Serato heads,
Serato is saying no to Lion, for now.
Odyssey gives DJs what they want.
NS6 case sans glide laptop platform.
07/10/2011
Many DJs who don’t want the Gliding Laptop Platform on the Odyssey NS6 case will be happy to know that Odyssey has them in the works.
The Odyssey FRNS6 and BLACK LABEL FRNS6BL should be hitting the market soon.
Some have requested a soft case and have have even gone as far as using a soft keyboard case for their NS6.
Because of its knobs, sliders, and jog wheels, we don’t think it would be wise to use a soft case. If a softcase was specifically designed for the NS6 then that would be different.
Dimitri Wins the Traktor Kontrol X1.
Picks it up.
06/16/2011
The winner of the first imixmag sweepstakes took no time in claiming his Kontrol X1 prize. Being from NYC, Krazy Dimitri opted to pick up his prize instead of having it mailed to him.
A new sweepstakes will be announced in a few weeks. The best way to keep updated with imixmag is to “Like” us on Facebook. Details will be announced through Facebook.
Where it all started for imixmag.com
04/03/2011 (pushed up)
Many think we came up with the name imixmag because of Apple’s imac or ipod line. Well, we actually came up with the imix name around
1994 and came out with our first real paper magazine in 1995; the first imac wasn’t introduced until 1998, that’s around three years before
we started things up.
The photo above is of a 1996 issue, it was twelve pages and printed in black & white and on high gloss paper.
Numark’s NS6 4-CHANNEL DIGITAL DJ CONTROLLER AND MIXER
01/12/2011
If the End of the World was coming,
where would you party?
1- DaHitman
2- RomoTheDj
3- PaulTirtirau
The winners have all been contacted and the shirts are on their way.
Apple's Lion may nail you
07/25/2011
Unless you want to end up like the lioness above, you best not upgrade your Apple Mac products from Snow Leopard to Lion.
Even if your DJ software works, and that’s a big IF, your other applications and peripherals might not. Wait at least a few months
before you make the leap, this is true for any software and firmware upgrade; that’s unless the current software isn’t working properly. And for you Serato heads,
Serato is saying no to Lion, for now.
Odyssey gives DJs what they want.
NS6 case sans glide laptop platform.
07/10/2011
Many DJs who don’t want the Gliding Laptop Platform on the Odyssey NS6 case will be happy to know that Odyssey has them in the works.
The Odyssey FRNS6 and BLACK LABEL FRNS6BL should be hitting the market soon.
Some have requested a soft case and have have even gone as far as using a soft keyboard case for their NS6.
Because of its knobs, sliders, and jog wheels, we don’t think it would be wise to use a soft case. If a softcase was specifically designed for the NS6 then that would be different.
Dimitri Wins the Traktor Kontrol X1.
Picks it up.
06/16/2011
The winner of the first imixmag sweepstakes took no time in claiming his Kontrol X1 prize. Being from NYC, Krazy Dimitri opted to pick up his prize instead of having it mailed to him.
A new sweepstakes will be announced in a few weeks. The best way to keep updated with imixmag is to “Like” us on Facebook. Details will be announced through Facebook.
Where it all started for imixmag.com
04/03/2011 (pushed up)
Many think we came up with the name imixmag because of Apple’s imac or ipod line. Well, we actually came up with the imix name around
1994 and came out with our first real paper magazine in 1995; the first imac wasn’t introduced until 1998, that’s around three years before
we started things up.
The photo above is of a 1996 issue, it was twelve pages and printed in black & white and on high gloss paper.
Numark’s NS6 4-CHANNEL DIGITAL DJ CONTROLLER AND MIXER
01/12/2011
If the End of the World was coming,
where would you party?
07/25/2011
Unless you want to end up like the lioness above, you best not upgrade your Apple Mac products from Snow Leopard to Lion.
Even if your DJ software works, and that’s a big IF, your other applications and peripherals might not. Wait at least a few months
before you make the leap, this is true for any software and firmware upgrade; that’s unless the current software isn’t working properly. And for you Serato heads,
Serato is saying no to Lion, for now.
Odyssey gives DJs what they want.
NS6 case sans glide laptop platform.
07/10/2011
Many DJs who don’t want the Gliding Laptop Platform on the Odyssey NS6 case will be happy to know that Odyssey has them in the works.
The Odyssey FRNS6 and BLACK LABEL FRNS6BL should be hitting the market soon.
Some have requested a soft case and have have even gone as far as using a soft keyboard case for their NS6.
Because of its knobs, sliders, and jog wheels, we don’t think it would be wise to use a soft case. If a softcase was specifically designed for the NS6 then that would be different.
Dimitri Wins the Traktor Kontrol X1.
Picks it up.
06/16/2011
The winner of the first imixmag sweepstakes took no time in claiming his Kontrol X1 prize. Being from NYC, Krazy Dimitri opted to pick up his prize instead of having it mailed to him.
A new sweepstakes will be announced in a few weeks. The best way to keep updated with imixmag is to “Like” us on Facebook. Details will be announced through Facebook.
Where it all started for imixmag.com
04/03/2011 (pushed up)
Many think we came up with the name imixmag because of Apple’s imac or ipod line. Well, we actually came up with the imix name around
1994 and came out with our first real paper magazine in 1995; the first imac wasn’t introduced until 1998, that’s around three years before
we started things up.
The photo above is of a 1996 issue, it was twelve pages and printed in black & white and on high gloss paper.
Numark’s NS6 4-CHANNEL DIGITAL DJ CONTROLLER AND MIXER
01/12/2011
If the End of the World was coming,
where would you party?
Odyssey gives DJs what they want.
NS6 case sans glide laptop platform.
07/10/2011
Many DJs who don’t want the Gliding Laptop Platform on the Odyssey NS6 case will be happy to know that Odyssey has them in the works.
The Odyssey FRNS6 and BLACK LABEL FRNS6BL should be hitting the market soon.
Some have requested a soft case and have have even gone as far as using a soft keyboard case for their NS6.
Because of its knobs, sliders, and jog wheels, we don’t think it would be wise to use a soft case. If a softcase was specifically designed for the NS6 then that would be different.
Dimitri Wins the Traktor Kontrol X1.
Picks it up.
06/16/2011
The winner of the first imixmag sweepstakes took no time in claiming his Kontrol X1 prize. Being from NYC, Krazy Dimitri opted to pick up his prize instead of having it mailed to him.
A new sweepstakes will be announced in a few weeks. The best way to keep updated with imixmag is to “Like” us on Facebook. Details will be announced through Facebook.
Where it all started for imixmag.com
04/03/2011 (pushed up)
Many think we came up with the name imixmag because of Apple’s imac or ipod line. Well, we actually came up with the imix name around
1994 and came out with our first real paper magazine in 1995; the first imac wasn’t introduced until 1998, that’s around three years before
we started things up.
The photo above is of a 1996 issue, it was twelve pages and printed in black & white and on high gloss paper.
Numark’s NS6 4-CHANNEL DIGITAL DJ CONTROLLER AND MIXER
01/12/2011
If the End of the World was coming,
where would you party?
Many DJs who don’t want the Gliding Laptop Platform on the Odyssey NS6 case will be happy to know that Odyssey has them in the works.
The Odyssey FRNS6 and BLACK LABEL FRNS6BL should be hitting the market soon.
Some have requested a soft case and have have even gone as far as using a soft keyboard case for their NS6.
Because of its knobs, sliders, and jog wheels, we don’t think it would be wise to use a soft case. If a softcase was specifically designed for the NS6 then that would be different.
Dimitri Wins the Traktor Kontrol X1.
Picks it up.
06/16/2011
The winner of the first imixmag sweepstakes took no time in claiming his Kontrol X1 prize. Being from NYC, Krazy Dimitri opted to pick up his prize instead of having it mailed to him.
A new sweepstakes will be announced in a few weeks. The best way to keep updated with imixmag is to “Like” us on Facebook. Details will be announced through Facebook.
Where it all started for imixmag.com
04/03/2011 (pushed up)
Many think we came up with the name imixmag because of Apple’s imac or ipod line. Well, we actually came up with the imix name around
1994 and came out with our first real paper magazine in 1995; the first imac wasn’t introduced until 1998, that’s around three years before
we started things up.
The photo above is of a 1996 issue, it was twelve pages and printed in black & white and on high gloss paper.
Numark’s NS6 4-CHANNEL DIGITAL DJ CONTROLLER AND MIXER
01/12/2011
If the End of the World was coming,
where would you party?
Dimitri Wins the Traktor Kontrol X1.
Picks it up.
06/16/2011
The winner of the first imixmag sweepstakes took no time in claiming his Kontrol X1 prize. Being from NYC, Krazy Dimitri opted to pick up his prize instead of having it mailed to him.
A new sweepstakes will be announced in a few weeks. The best way to keep updated with imixmag is to “Like” us on Facebook. Details will be announced through Facebook.
Where it all started for imixmag.com
04/03/2011 (pushed up)
Many think we came up with the name imixmag because of Apple’s imac or ipod line. Well, we actually came up with the imix name around
1994 and came out with our first real paper magazine in 1995; the first imac wasn’t introduced until 1998, that’s around three years before
we started things up.
The photo above is of a 1996 issue, it was twelve pages and printed in black & white and on high gloss paper.
Numark’s NS6 4-CHANNEL DIGITAL DJ CONTROLLER AND MIXER
01/12/2011
If the End of the World was coming,
where would you party?
Picks it up.
06/16/2011
The winner of the first imixmag sweepstakes took no time in claiming his Kontrol X1 prize. Being from NYC, Krazy Dimitri opted to pick up his prize instead of having it mailed to him.
A new sweepstakes will be announced in a few weeks. The best way to keep updated with imixmag is to “Like” us on Facebook. Details will be announced through Facebook.
Where it all started for imixmag.com
04/03/2011 (pushed up)
Many think we came up with the name imixmag because of Apple’s imac or ipod line. Well, we actually came up with the imix name around
1994 and came out with our first real paper magazine in 1995; the first imac wasn’t introduced until 1998, that’s around three years before
we started things up.
The photo above is of a 1996 issue, it was twelve pages and printed in black & white and on high gloss paper.
Numark’s NS6 4-CHANNEL DIGITAL DJ CONTROLLER AND MIXER
01/12/2011
If the End of the World was coming,
where would you party?
Where it all started for imixmag.com
04/03/2011 (pushed up)
Many think we came up with the name imixmag because of Apple’s imac or ipod line. Well, we actually came up with the imix name around
1994 and came out with our first real paper magazine in 1995; the first imac wasn’t introduced until 1998, that’s around three years before
we started things up.
The photo above is of a 1996 issue, it was twelve pages and printed in black & white and on high gloss paper.
Numark’s NS6 4-CHANNEL DIGITAL DJ CONTROLLER AND MIXER
01/12/2011
If the End of the World was coming,
where would you party?
04/03/2011 (pushed up)
Many think we came up with the name imixmag because of Apple’s imac or ipod line. Well, we actually came up with the imix name around
1994 and came out with our first real paper magazine in 1995; the first imac wasn’t introduced until 1998, that’s around three years before
we started things up.
The photo above is of a 1996 issue, it was twelve pages and printed in black & white and on high gloss paper.
Numark’s NS6 4-CHANNEL DIGITAL DJ CONTROLLER AND MIXER
01/12/2011
If the End of the World was coming,
where would you party?
Numark’s NS6 4-CHANNEL DIGITAL DJ CONTROLLER AND MIXER
01/12/2011
If the End of the World was coming,
where would you party?
01/12/2011
If the End of the World was coming,
where would you party?
where would you party?
01/15/2011
Make no mistakes about it, if the world was coming to end, and we wanted to end it with one big party, our DJ of choice would be Erick Morillo; we’re not the only ones who think it. Erick Morillo and is Subliminal events are by far the most sought out club events in the world.
His label, Subliminal Records, has been around for quite some time and is bigger than ever; check out the Subliminal Website and see for yourself. You can also find out when the master himself, Erick Morillo, will be at a venue near you. The Erick Morillo Website
The original message of House Music,
Love, Unity, and Hope
Live Your Life - Erick Morillo & Eddie Thoneick feat Shawnee Taylor
Hit the image to view through YouTube.
DJs Wanted, in our Website
1st DJ from our Twitter campaign – wins imixmag T-shirt
The first to do something should get some kind of reward right, well we think so, Lee gets a free imixmag shirt. We haven't yet decided on the final design of the shirt so it will be a few weeks before we have them ready. By the way Lee, could you email us your shirt size. No Rico, we did not forget you, you’re getting one also - ditto on the emailing of the size.
Hailing from Los Angeles California, Lee has done nightclubs for over ten years and started his own DJ Company as an alternative for clients having a wedding or corporate event; but not wanting a cheesy DJ. Still does cool events like Oscars & Emmy parties.
Gear:
Windows (Sony Vaio) with Serato
Players: Pioneer CDJ 1000 MK3, Technics 1212 MK3
Mixers: Pioneer 800, Rane 57
Speakers : JBL Eon 515s , JBL Eon 510, JBL Eon 518 Sub
The Akai LPD8 is a must have
04/14/2010
You’re at a gig and your mixing or scratching things up and you want to throw on an air siren you have set on one of your samples in your DJ software.
The lights are low and hitting the correct key combination on your laptop can be a pain in the arse and using the touchpad to to hit the sample is really a joke.
Here’s a great inexpensive solution for you, the Akai LPD8.
The LPD8 has 8 pads which feel just like the MPC pads. A cool feature for such a small and inexpensive device is that the rim of the pad lights up in orange when hit.
The 8 assignable Q-link knobs can be easily assigned to control the knob functions on your software and being plug and play ready for both Apple & Windows makes this usb powered midi controller easy to install.
As far as build quality is concerned Akai took no shortcut. Its construction is strong and of high quality. It only measures 13” across which will take little to
no space when you’re on the road. Since most use a laptop stand placing it in front of the laptop may not be an option however placing it in front of your flight case on the table would give you easy access to your samples, creating loops on the fly, and many other option which would not be as easy and quick to do with the keyboard and touchpad. At a street price of around $69 the LPD8 is one of the best bargains for your DJ set up.
Best 10" DJ Mixer for your Money.
The Numark X6
04/19/2010
Looking for a 10” battle mixer with effects for a reasonable price? You’re probably not going to get more bang for your buck than the Numark X6. Its a two channel battle mixer with some incredible effects. In fact no other mixer at this price point compares to the effects available on this mixer.
You can set the effects to work on an individual channel, on the microphone, or have it set on the master out. The best of these 24 bit digital effects are 2Xcopy, Tape Echo, and Echo. To control these effects there is a rate frequency knob and tap button to set the timing of the effect. At this price point the quality of the effects can only be labeled as outstanding. For sensitivity of mixing or scratching the cross fader has a CF knob which can adjust its slope.
The one microphone ¼ input has a treble, bass, and gain knob. One can switch the microphone to aux (in) which input is a pair of RCA. It can be used for such things as an Ipod input and its quality is also very good.
It will be hard to find a better battle mixer than with these quality effect at this price point. At a street price of around $279 this Numark X6 can’t be matched.
(the 3 channel model is the X9)
imixmag is currently working on a video demonstration of the Numark X6.
The American DJ website, the leader of the pack.
5/20/2010
What do you want from a company website? You want as much information as possible on the products it sells and without question it should have videos that demonstrate the full functions of the products they offer. Some DJ equipment website fall very short however the American DJ website is probably one of the best DJ manufacturer websites and here's a quick rundown of why.
Its homepage has every possible link you will need to go to all its various products and divisions. They were also one of the first companies to incorporate videos of their products and the use of YouTube to showcase them and one of the first to use social networks such as Facebook and probably use it better than any other DJ related company. The specs of the products are promptly displayed and the PDF manuals are easy to find and download. As stated before the homepage has it all. Links to; forums, support, repair order status, trade shows & exhibits, order parts, and more.
While video use is one of their highpoints it is also one of its only shortcomings. Videos demonstrating the lights do not showcase them in real life conditions. They are usually shown in almost pitch black setting in nothing but an empty room. A more realistic demonstration would be to show videos with the same conditions in which they will be used. Using semi low lights with a crowd on a dance floor are the conditions mobile DJs and lounge/club operators need to view in order to get a realistic example of how they would wordk for them. Even with that they still get high marks for demonstrating the lights.
In all the American DJ website is probably one of the best if not the best DJ manufacturer website. Since their DJ equipment division American Audio was recently updated we are going to give it some time before we review it however much kudos to American DJ for setting a high standard in website layout, design, and features for other companies to follow.
Technics SL 1200 turntable is introduced in October of 1972. It goes on to become the staple turntable for DJs.
An active 18” powered Subwoofer that kicks ass, not your wallet
01/05/2011
If you’re a Mobile DJ and don’t have a subwoofer then you don’t know what you’re missing, or should we say, your crowd is missing. It’s like watching a movie without surround sound, once you watch it with surround sound, without sounds like garbage;the same holds true for your sound system.
Usually when someone doesn’t have a subwoofer they try to compensate by pushing their tops too hard. Not only will this damage your speakers, but by pushing them too hard they just sound like crap.
Some will tell you that the more expensive subwoofers have more of a kick to them. Well that may be true, but for most of the real DJs on planet earth more is not better or even needed. The fact is most halls have more than one room and when your system is thumping too much you will be forced, by the maître d' or hall manager, to turn it down.
So if you don’t have a subwoofer, or are looking for a new one and don’t want to spend tons of money, look no further than the Peavey 118D powered subwoofer which has street price of $499. Since it’s powered all you have to do is connect this bad boy to your system and voila, your system has just grown some balls.
Another perfect light for the Mobile DJ,
The American DJ Pro38B LED RC
12/24/2010
For most mobile DJs it comes down to quality, portability, and price. Thanks to the new Pro38B LED RC by American DJ all three of these aspects are fully covered.
Now imagine this if you will: a quality light which can be used for uplighting, controlled by a wireless remote control (included), and DMX capabilities. Now imagine this at a reasonable price. Well stop imagining, it’s here.
How much Does it cost? How does $149 sound?
Go to the American DJ website and check out the video on this bad boy and when you're done make sure to visit your favorite DJ shop and put it in your cart.
the Official American DJ Pro 38B LED RC page.
HP ENVY BEATS - Dr. Dre
Not built for DJ software, just for sound
- thanks for nothing
11/01/2010
A lot of people think the Dr. Dre HP ENVY BEATS laptop was built for DJs, no it wasn't. The only thing this laptop claims to offer is good speakers for sound, nothing else. Nowhere does it say it is built for Serato, Traktor, or any other DJ software.
Hopefully one day Dell, which we prefer over HP, will come out with a Laptop built and designed for DJ software. Until then, keep on tweaking those Windows Laptops.
Will Eminem ever get street props? Will he be considered a Hip Hop Legend?
amended 11/29/2010
In 1998 he released The Slim Shady LP which won him a Grammy Award for best Rap album in 1999. He followed it up with The Marshall Mathers LP which became the fastest selling solo album in history; it also won Grammy Award for best Rap Album in 2001 and has sold over 19 million copies. Eminem is a great lyricist and an incredible artist in his own right however looking back at the stretch of his career one has to ask the simple question. Will Eminem ever be accepted as one of the best Hip Hop artist?
Twelve years after his first release Eminem has had a difficult time making another smash hit record. Forget what the so called charts say about weeks on number one, we all know he hasn’t had a real solo hit for a while. Has Eminem’s career come to an end or is it just a bump in his career? It would be inconceivable for anyone to imagine his popularity and career would stay at the same peak it did during his first two albums; few have been able to do that. What he accomplished was something that white America was waiting to happen; a successful white Hip Hop artist. But did it really happen? Was he the first real great white Hip Hop artist? To truly find out one would have to look in the place where Hip Hop artists get their due props and true acceptance, the streets; because that’s where Hip Hop started and where for many the only place where true credibility can be established.
Is Eminem accepted in the streets of Hip Hop or is he viewed as a Hip Pop artist? Hip Pop means it has crossed markets and gains nationwide radio play. Eminem is not the firstt artist to enter the Hip Pop field. Puff Daddy has done it, Hammer did it, and even some of Kanye West works can be labeled Hip Pop. There is absolutely nothing wrong with Hip Pop, in fact having a Hip Pop hit always results in more sales, but does having Hip Pop hits hamper your credibility in the streets of Hip Hop?
Now let’s put Eminem’s tracks to the test. Can you play an Eminem track at a true Hip Hop party or event? If so, which One? Another test would be if his tracks can stand the test of time. Slick Rick, Doug E Fresh, Biggie, LL Cool J, and Snoop Dog are just some of the legends of Hip Hop whose tracks are considered Hip Hop Classic. Is this the case with any of Eminem’s tracks?
Will he or won’t he? Only time will tell if Eminem can truly become the first true White Hip Hop immortal. This honor cannot be bestowed upon him by any chart, award show, or presentation. If he does receive it it won’t be on any stage. He will receive it by the silent nod of approval by the heads in the street; that’s the only place where there are no games. It's straight up truth, straight up respect, and straight up Hip Hop.
The original message of House Music,
Love, Unity, and Hope
Live Your Life - Erick Morillo & Eddie Thoneick feat Shawnee Taylor
Hit the image to view through YouTube.
DJs Wanted, in our Website
1st DJ from our Twitter campaign – wins imixmag T-shirt
The first to do something should get some kind of reward right, well we think so, Lee gets a free imixmag shirt. We haven't yet decided on the final design of the shirt so it will be a few weeks before we have them ready. By the way Lee, could you email us your shirt size. No Rico, we did not forget you, you’re getting one also - ditto on the emailing of the size.
Hailing from Los Angeles California, Lee has done nightclubs for over ten years and started his own DJ Company as an alternative for clients having a wedding or corporate event; but not wanting a cheesy DJ. Still does cool events like Oscars & Emmy parties.
Gear:
Windows (Sony Vaio) with Serato
Players: Pioneer CDJ 1000 MK3, Technics 1212 MK3
Mixers: Pioneer 800, Rane 57
Speakers : JBL Eon 515s , JBL Eon 510, JBL Eon 518 Sub
The Akai LPD8 is a must have
04/14/2010
You’re at a gig and your mixing or scratching things up and you want to throw on an air siren you have set on one of your samples in your DJ software.
The lights are low and hitting the correct key combination on your laptop can be a pain in the arse and using the touchpad to to hit the sample is really a joke.
Here’s a great inexpensive solution for you, the Akai LPD8.
The LPD8 has 8 pads which feel just like the MPC pads. A cool feature for such a small and inexpensive device is that the rim of the pad lights up in orange when hit.
The 8 assignable Q-link knobs can be easily assigned to control the knob functions on your software and being plug and play ready for both Apple & Windows makes this usb powered midi controller easy to install.
As far as build quality is concerned Akai took no shortcut. Its construction is strong and of high quality. It only measures 13” across which will take little to
no space when you’re on the road. Since most use a laptop stand placing it in front of the laptop may not be an option however placing it in front of your flight case on the table would give you easy access to your samples, creating loops on the fly, and many other option which would not be as easy and quick to do with the keyboard and touchpad. At a street price of around $69 the LPD8 is one of the best bargains for your DJ set up.
Best 10" DJ Mixer for your Money.
The Numark X6
04/19/2010
Looking for a 10” battle mixer with effects for a reasonable price? You’re probably not going to get more bang for your buck than the Numark X6. Its a two channel battle mixer with some incredible effects. In fact no other mixer at this price point compares to the effects available on this mixer.
You can set the effects to work on an individual channel, on the microphone, or have it set on the master out. The best of these 24 bit digital effects are 2Xcopy, Tape Echo, and Echo. To control these effects there is a rate frequency knob and tap button to set the timing of the effect. At this price point the quality of the effects can only be labeled as outstanding. For sensitivity of mixing or scratching the cross fader has a CF knob which can adjust its slope.
The one microphone ¼ input has a treble, bass, and gain knob. One can switch the microphone to aux (in) which input is a pair of RCA. It can be used for such things as an Ipod input and its quality is also very good.
It will be hard to find a better battle mixer than with these quality effect at this price point. At a street price of around $279 this Numark X6 can’t be matched.
(the 3 channel model is the X9)
imixmag is currently working on a video demonstration of the Numark X6.
The American DJ website, the leader of the pack.
5/20/2010
What do you want from a company website? You want as much information as possible on the products it sells and without question it should have videos that demonstrate the full functions of the products they offer. Some DJ equipment website fall very short however the American DJ website is probably one of the best DJ manufacturer websites and here's a quick rundown of why.
Its homepage has every possible link you will need to go to all its various products and divisions. They were also one of the first companies to incorporate videos of their products and the use of YouTube to showcase them and one of the first to use social networks such as Facebook and probably use it better than any other DJ related company. The specs of the products are promptly displayed and the PDF manuals are easy to find and download. As stated before the homepage has it all. Links to; forums, support, repair order status, trade shows & exhibits, order parts, and more.
While video use is one of their highpoints it is also one of its only shortcomings. Videos demonstrating the lights do not showcase them in real life conditions. They are usually shown in almost pitch black setting in nothing but an empty room. A more realistic demonstration would be to show videos with the same conditions in which they will be used. Using semi low lights with a crowd on a dance floor are the conditions mobile DJs and lounge/club operators need to view in order to get a realistic example of how they would wordk for them. Even with that they still get high marks for demonstrating the lights.
In all the American DJ website is probably one of the best if not the best DJ manufacturer website. Since their DJ equipment division American Audio was recently updated we are going to give it some time before we review it however much kudos to American DJ for setting a high standard in website layout, design, and features for other companies to follow.
Technics SL 1200 turntable is introduced in October of 1972. It goes on to become the staple turntable for DJs.
An active 18” powered Subwoofer that kicks ass, not your wallet
01/05/2011
If you’re a Mobile DJ and don’t have a subwoofer then you don’t know what you’re missing, or should we say, your crowd is missing. It’s like watching a movie without surround sound, once you watch it with surround sound, without sounds like garbage;the same holds true for your sound system.
Usually when someone doesn’t have a subwoofer they try to compensate by pushing their tops too hard. Not only will this damage your speakers, but by pushing them too hard they just sound like crap.
Some will tell you that the more expensive subwoofers have more of a kick to them. Well that may be true, but for most of the real DJs on planet earth more is not better or even needed. The fact is most halls have more than one room and when your system is thumping too much you will be forced, by the maître d' or hall manager, to turn it down.
So if you don’t have a subwoofer, or are looking for a new one and don’t want to spend tons of money, look no further than the Peavey 118D powered subwoofer which has street price of $499. Since it’s powered all you have to do is connect this bad boy to your system and voila, your system has just grown some balls.
Another perfect light for the Mobile DJ,
The American DJ Pro38B LED RC
12/24/2010
For most mobile DJs it comes down to quality, portability, and price. Thanks to the new Pro38B LED RC by American DJ all three of these aspects are fully covered.
Now imagine this if you will: a quality light which can be used for uplighting, controlled by a wireless remote control (included), and DMX capabilities. Now imagine this at a reasonable price. Well stop imagining, it’s here.
How much Does it cost? How does $149 sound?
Go to the American DJ website and check out the video on this bad boy and when you're done make sure to visit your favorite DJ shop and put it in your cart.
the Official American DJ Pro 38B LED RC page.
HP ENVY BEATS - Dr. Dre
Not built for DJ software, just for sound
- thanks for nothing
11/01/2010
A lot of people think the Dr. Dre HP ENVY BEATS laptop was built for DJs, no it wasn't. The only thing this laptop claims to offer is good speakers for sound, nothing else. Nowhere does it say it is built for Serato, Traktor, or any other DJ software.
Hopefully one day Dell, which we prefer over HP, will come out with a Laptop built and designed for DJ software. Until then, keep on tweaking those Windows Laptops.
Will Eminem ever get street props? Will he be considered a Hip Hop Legend?
amended 11/29/2010
In 1998 he released The Slim Shady LP which won him a Grammy Award for best Rap album in 1999. He followed it up with The Marshall Mathers LP which became the fastest selling solo album in history; it also won Grammy Award for best Rap Album in 2001 and has sold over 19 million copies. Eminem is a great lyricist and an incredible artist in his own right however looking back at the stretch of his career one has to ask the simple question. Will Eminem ever be accepted as one of the best Hip Hop artist?
Twelve years after his first release Eminem has had a difficult time making another smash hit record. Forget what the so called charts say about weeks on number one, we all know he hasn’t had a real solo hit for a while. Has Eminem’s career come to an end or is it just a bump in his career? It would be inconceivable for anyone to imagine his popularity and career would stay at the same peak it did during his first two albums; few have been able to do that. What he accomplished was something that white America was waiting to happen; a successful white Hip Hop artist. But did it really happen? Was he the first real great white Hip Hop artist? To truly find out one would have to look in the place where Hip Hop artists get their due props and true acceptance, the streets; because that’s where Hip Hop started and where for many the only place where true credibility can be established.
Is Eminem accepted in the streets of Hip Hop or is he viewed as a Hip Pop artist? Hip Pop means it has crossed markets and gains nationwide radio play. Eminem is not the firstt artist to enter the Hip Pop field. Puff Daddy has done it, Hammer did it, and even some of Kanye West works can be labeled Hip Pop. There is absolutely nothing wrong with Hip Pop, in fact having a Hip Pop hit always results in more sales, but does having Hip Pop hits hamper your credibility in the streets of Hip Hop?
Now let’s put Eminem’s tracks to the test. Can you play an Eminem track at a true Hip Hop party or event? If so, which One? Another test would be if his tracks can stand the test of time. Slick Rick, Doug E Fresh, Biggie, LL Cool J, and Snoop Dog are just some of the legends of Hip Hop whose tracks are considered Hip Hop Classic. Is this the case with any of Eminem’s tracks?
Will he or won’t he? Only time will tell if Eminem can truly become the first true White Hip Hop immortal. This honor cannot be bestowed upon him by any chart, award show, or presentation. If he does receive it it won’t be on any stage. He will receive it by the silent nod of approval by the heads in the street; that’s the only place where there are no games. It's straight up truth, straight up respect, and straight up Hip Hop.
Live Your Life - Erick Morillo & Eddie Thoneick feat Shawnee Taylor
DJs Wanted, in our Website
1st DJ from our Twitter campaign – wins imixmag T-shirt
The first to do something should get some kind of reward right, well we think so, Lee gets a free imixmag shirt. We haven't yet decided on the final design of the shirt so it will be a few weeks before we have them ready. By the way Lee, could you email us your shirt size. No Rico, we did not forget you, you’re getting one also - ditto on the emailing of the size.
Hailing from Los Angeles California, Lee has done nightclubs for over ten years and started his own DJ Company as an alternative for clients having a wedding or corporate event; but not wanting a cheesy DJ. Still does cool events like Oscars & Emmy parties.
Gear:
Windows (Sony Vaio) with Serato
Players: Pioneer CDJ 1000 MK3, Technics 1212 MK3
Mixers: Pioneer 800, Rane 57
Speakers : JBL Eon 515s , JBL Eon 510, JBL Eon 518 Sub
The Akai LPD8 is a must have
04/14/2010
You’re at a gig and your mixing or scratching things up and you want to throw on an air siren you have set on one of your samples in your DJ software.
The lights are low and hitting the correct key combination on your laptop can be a pain in the arse and using the touchpad to to hit the sample is really a joke.
Here’s a great inexpensive solution for you, the Akai LPD8.
The LPD8 has 8 pads which feel just like the MPC pads. A cool feature for such a small and inexpensive device is that the rim of the pad lights up in orange when hit.
The 8 assignable Q-link knobs can be easily assigned to control the knob functions on your software and being plug and play ready for both Apple & Windows makes this usb powered midi controller easy to install.
As far as build quality is concerned Akai took no shortcut. Its construction is strong and of high quality. It only measures 13” across which will take little to
no space when you’re on the road. Since most use a laptop stand placing it in front of the laptop may not be an option however placing it in front of your flight case on the table would give you easy access to your samples, creating loops on the fly, and many other option which would not be as easy and quick to do with the keyboard and touchpad. At a street price of around $69 the LPD8 is one of the best bargains for your DJ set up.
Best 10" DJ Mixer for your Money.
The Numark X6
04/19/2010
Looking for a 10” battle mixer with effects for a reasonable price? You’re probably not going to get more bang for your buck than the Numark X6. Its a two channel battle mixer with some incredible effects. In fact no other mixer at this price point compares to the effects available on this mixer.
You can set the effects to work on an individual channel, on the microphone, or have it set on the master out. The best of these 24 bit digital effects are 2Xcopy, Tape Echo, and Echo. To control these effects there is a rate frequency knob and tap button to set the timing of the effect. At this price point the quality of the effects can only be labeled as outstanding. For sensitivity of mixing or scratching the cross fader has a CF knob which can adjust its slope.
The one microphone ¼ input has a treble, bass, and gain knob. One can switch the microphone to aux (in) which input is a pair of RCA. It can be used for such things as an Ipod input and its quality is also very good.
It will be hard to find a better battle mixer than with these quality effect at this price point. At a street price of around $279 this Numark X6 can’t be matched.
(the 3 channel model is the X9)
imixmag is currently working on a video demonstration of the Numark X6.
The American DJ website, the leader of the pack.
5/20/2010
What do you want from a company website? You want as much information as possible on the products it sells and without question it should have videos that demonstrate the full functions of the products they offer. Some DJ equipment website fall very short however the American DJ website is probably one of the best DJ manufacturer websites and here's a quick rundown of why.
Its homepage has every possible link you will need to go to all its various products and divisions. They were also one of the first companies to incorporate videos of their products and the use of YouTube to showcase them and one of the first to use social networks such as Facebook and probably use it better than any other DJ related company. The specs of the products are promptly displayed and the PDF manuals are easy to find and download. As stated before the homepage has it all. Links to; forums, support, repair order status, trade shows & exhibits, order parts, and more.
While video use is one of their highpoints it is also one of its only shortcomings. Videos demonstrating the lights do not showcase them in real life conditions. They are usually shown in almost pitch black setting in nothing but an empty room. A more realistic demonstration would be to show videos with the same conditions in which they will be used. Using semi low lights with a crowd on a dance floor are the conditions mobile DJs and lounge/club operators need to view in order to get a realistic example of how they would wordk for them. Even with that they still get high marks for demonstrating the lights.
In all the American DJ website is probably one of the best if not the best DJ manufacturer website. Since their DJ equipment division American Audio was recently updated we are going to give it some time before we review it however much kudos to American DJ for setting a high standard in website layout, design, and features for other companies to follow.
Technics SL 1200 turntable is introduced in October of 1972. It goes on to become the staple turntable for DJs.
An active 18” powered Subwoofer that kicks ass, not your wallet
01/05/2011
If you’re a Mobile DJ and don’t have a subwoofer then you don’t know what you’re missing, or should we say, your crowd is missing. It’s like watching a movie without surround sound, once you watch it with surround sound, without sounds like garbage;the same holds true for your sound system.
Usually when someone doesn’t have a subwoofer they try to compensate by pushing their tops too hard. Not only will this damage your speakers, but by pushing them too hard they just sound like crap.
Some will tell you that the more expensive subwoofers have more of a kick to them. Well that may be true, but for most of the real DJs on planet earth more is not better or even needed. The fact is most halls have more than one room and when your system is thumping too much you will be forced, by the maître d' or hall manager, to turn it down.
So if you don’t have a subwoofer, or are looking for a new one and don’t want to spend tons of money, look no further than the Peavey 118D powered subwoofer which has street price of $499. Since it’s powered all you have to do is connect this bad boy to your system and voila, your system has just grown some balls.
Another perfect light for the Mobile DJ,
The American DJ Pro38B LED RC
12/24/2010
For most mobile DJs it comes down to quality, portability, and price. Thanks to the new Pro38B LED RC by American DJ all three of these aspects are fully covered.
Now imagine this if you will: a quality light which can be used for uplighting, controlled by a wireless remote control (included), and DMX capabilities. Now imagine this at a reasonable price. Well stop imagining, it’s here.
How much Does it cost? How does $149 sound?
Go to the American DJ website and check out the video on this bad boy and when you're done make sure to visit your favorite DJ shop and put it in your cart.
the Official American DJ Pro 38B LED RC page.
HP ENVY BEATS - Dr. Dre
Not built for DJ software, just for sound
- thanks for nothing
11/01/2010
A lot of people think the Dr. Dre HP ENVY BEATS laptop was built for DJs, no it wasn't. The only thing this laptop claims to offer is good speakers for sound, nothing else. Nowhere does it say it is built for Serato, Traktor, or any other DJ software.
Hopefully one day Dell, which we prefer over HP, will come out with a Laptop built and designed for DJ software. Until then, keep on tweaking those Windows Laptops.
Will Eminem ever get street props? Will he be considered a Hip Hop Legend?
amended 11/29/2010
In 1998 he released The Slim Shady LP which won him a Grammy Award for best Rap album in 1999. He followed it up with The Marshall Mathers LP which became the fastest selling solo album in history; it also won Grammy Award for best Rap Album in 2001 and has sold over 19 million copies. Eminem is a great lyricist and an incredible artist in his own right however looking back at the stretch of his career one has to ask the simple question. Will Eminem ever be accepted as one of the best Hip Hop artist?
Twelve years after his first release Eminem has had a difficult time making another smash hit record. Forget what the so called charts say about weeks on number one, we all know he hasn’t had a real solo hit for a while. Has Eminem’s career come to an end or is it just a bump in his career? It would be inconceivable for anyone to imagine his popularity and career would stay at the same peak it did during his first two albums; few have been able to do that. What he accomplished was something that white America was waiting to happen; a successful white Hip Hop artist. But did it really happen? Was he the first real great white Hip Hop artist? To truly find out one would have to look in the place where Hip Hop artists get their due props and true acceptance, the streets; because that’s where Hip Hop started and where for many the only place where true credibility can be established.
Is Eminem accepted in the streets of Hip Hop or is he viewed as a Hip Pop artist? Hip Pop means it has crossed markets and gains nationwide radio play. Eminem is not the firstt artist to enter the Hip Pop field. Puff Daddy has done it, Hammer did it, and even some of Kanye West works can be labeled Hip Pop. There is absolutely nothing wrong with Hip Pop, in fact having a Hip Pop hit always results in more sales, but does having Hip Pop hits hamper your credibility in the streets of Hip Hop?
Now let’s put Eminem’s tracks to the test. Can you play an Eminem track at a true Hip Hop party or event? If so, which One? Another test would be if his tracks can stand the test of time. Slick Rick, Doug E Fresh, Biggie, LL Cool J, and Snoop Dog are just some of the legends of Hip Hop whose tracks are considered Hip Hop Classic. Is this the case with any of Eminem’s tracks?
Will he or won’t he? Only time will tell if Eminem can truly become the first true White Hip Hop immortal. This honor cannot be bestowed upon him by any chart, award show, or presentation. If he does receive it it won’t be on any stage. He will receive it by the silent nod of approval by the heads in the street; that’s the only place where there are no games. It's straight up truth, straight up respect, and straight up Hip Hop.
1st DJ from our Twitter campaign – wins imixmag T-shirt
The first to do something should get some kind of reward right, well we think so, Lee gets a free imixmag shirt. We haven't yet decided on the final design of the shirt so it will be a few weeks before we have them ready. By the way Lee, could you email us your shirt size. No Rico, we did not forget you, you’re getting one also - ditto on the emailing of the size.
Hailing from Los Angeles California, Lee has done nightclubs for over ten years and started his own DJ Company as an alternative for clients having a wedding or corporate event; but not wanting a cheesy DJ. Still does cool events like Oscars & Emmy parties.
Gear:
Windows (Sony Vaio) with Serato
Players: Pioneer CDJ 1000 MK3, Technics 1212 MK3
Mixers: Pioneer 800, Rane 57
Speakers : JBL Eon 515s , JBL Eon 510, JBL Eon 518 Sub
The Akai LPD8 is a must have
04/14/2010
You’re at a gig and your mixing or scratching things up and you want to throw on an air siren you have set on one of your samples in your DJ software.
The lights are low and hitting the correct key combination on your laptop can be a pain in the arse and using the touchpad to to hit the sample is really a joke.
Here’s a great inexpensive solution for you, the Akai LPD8.
The LPD8 has 8 pads which feel just like the MPC pads. A cool feature for such a small and inexpensive device is that the rim of the pad lights up in orange when hit.
The 8 assignable Q-link knobs can be easily assigned to control the knob functions on your software and being plug and play ready for both Apple & Windows makes this usb powered midi controller easy to install.
As far as build quality is concerned Akai took no shortcut. Its construction is strong and of high quality. It only measures 13” across which will take little to
no space when you’re on the road. Since most use a laptop stand placing it in front of the laptop may not be an option however placing it in front of your flight case on the table would give you easy access to your samples, creating loops on the fly, and many other option which would not be as easy and quick to do with the keyboard and touchpad. At a street price of around $69 the LPD8 is one of the best bargains for your DJ set up.
Best 10" DJ Mixer for your Money.
The Numark X6
04/19/2010
Looking for a 10” battle mixer with effects for a reasonable price? You’re probably not going to get more bang for your buck than the Numark X6. Its a two channel battle mixer with some incredible effects. In fact no other mixer at this price point compares to the effects available on this mixer.
You can set the effects to work on an individual channel, on the microphone, or have it set on the master out. The best of these 24 bit digital effects are 2Xcopy, Tape Echo, and Echo. To control these effects there is a rate frequency knob and tap button to set the timing of the effect. At this price point the quality of the effects can only be labeled as outstanding. For sensitivity of mixing or scratching the cross fader has a CF knob which can adjust its slope.
The one microphone ¼ input has a treble, bass, and gain knob. One can switch the microphone to aux (in) which input is a pair of RCA. It can be used for such things as an Ipod input and its quality is also very good.
It will be hard to find a better battle mixer than with these quality effect at this price point. At a street price of around $279 this Numark X6 can’t be matched.
(the 3 channel model is the X9)
imixmag is currently working on a video demonstration of the Numark X6.
The American DJ website, the leader of the pack.
5/20/2010
What do you want from a company website? You want as much information as possible on the products it sells and without question it should have videos that demonstrate the full functions of the products they offer. Some DJ equipment website fall very short however the American DJ website is probably one of the best DJ manufacturer websites and here's a quick rundown of why.
Its homepage has every possible link you will need to go to all its various products and divisions. They were also one of the first companies to incorporate videos of their products and the use of YouTube to showcase them and one of the first to use social networks such as Facebook and probably use it better than any other DJ related company. The specs of the products are promptly displayed and the PDF manuals are easy to find and download. As stated before the homepage has it all. Links to; forums, support, repair order status, trade shows & exhibits, order parts, and more.
While video use is one of their highpoints it is also one of its only shortcomings. Videos demonstrating the lights do not showcase them in real life conditions. They are usually shown in almost pitch black setting in nothing but an empty room. A more realistic demonstration would be to show videos with the same conditions in which they will be used. Using semi low lights with a crowd on a dance floor are the conditions mobile DJs and lounge/club operators need to view in order to get a realistic example of how they would wordk for them. Even with that they still get high marks for demonstrating the lights.
In all the American DJ website is probably one of the best if not the best DJ manufacturer website. Since their DJ equipment division American Audio was recently updated we are going to give it some time before we review it however much kudos to American DJ for setting a high standard in website layout, design, and features for other companies to follow.
Technics SL 1200 turntable is introduced in October of 1972. It goes on to become the staple turntable for DJs.
An active 18” powered Subwoofer that kicks ass, not your wallet
01/05/2011
If you’re a Mobile DJ and don’t have a subwoofer then you don’t know what you’re missing, or should we say, your crowd is missing. It’s like watching a movie without surround sound, once you watch it with surround sound, without sounds like garbage;the same holds true for your sound system.
Usually when someone doesn’t have a subwoofer they try to compensate by pushing their tops too hard. Not only will this damage your speakers, but by pushing them too hard they just sound like crap.
Some will tell you that the more expensive subwoofers have more of a kick to them. Well that may be true, but for most of the real DJs on planet earth more is not better or even needed. The fact is most halls have more than one room and when your system is thumping too much you will be forced, by the maître d' or hall manager, to turn it down.
So if you don’t have a subwoofer, or are looking for a new one and don’t want to spend tons of money, look no further than the Peavey 118D powered subwoofer which has street price of $499. Since it’s powered all you have to do is connect this bad boy to your system and voila, your system has just grown some balls.
Another perfect light for the Mobile DJ,
The American DJ Pro38B LED RC
12/24/2010
For most mobile DJs it comes down to quality, portability, and price. Thanks to the new Pro38B LED RC by American DJ all three of these aspects are fully covered.
Now imagine this if you will: a quality light which can be used for uplighting, controlled by a wireless remote control (included), and DMX capabilities. Now imagine this at a reasonable price. Well stop imagining, it’s here.
How much Does it cost? How does $149 sound?
Go to the American DJ website and check out the video on this bad boy and when you're done make sure to visit your favorite DJ shop and put it in your cart.
the Official American DJ Pro 38B LED RC page.
HP ENVY BEATS - Dr. Dre
Not built for DJ software, just for sound
- thanks for nothing
11/01/2010
A lot of people think the Dr. Dre HP ENVY BEATS laptop was built for DJs, no it wasn't. The only thing this laptop claims to offer is good speakers for sound, nothing else. Nowhere does it say it is built for Serato, Traktor, or any other DJ software.
Hopefully one day Dell, which we prefer over HP, will come out with a Laptop built and designed for DJ software. Until then, keep on tweaking those Windows Laptops.
Will Eminem ever get street props? Will he be considered a Hip Hop Legend?
amended 11/29/2010
In 1998 he released The Slim Shady LP which won him a Grammy Award for best Rap album in 1999. He followed it up with The Marshall Mathers LP which became the fastest selling solo album in history; it also won Grammy Award for best Rap Album in 2001 and has sold over 19 million copies. Eminem is a great lyricist and an incredible artist in his own right however looking back at the stretch of his career one has to ask the simple question. Will Eminem ever be accepted as one of the best Hip Hop artist?
Twelve years after his first release Eminem has had a difficult time making another smash hit record. Forget what the so called charts say about weeks on number one, we all know he hasn’t had a real solo hit for a while. Has Eminem’s career come to an end or is it just a bump in his career? It would be inconceivable for anyone to imagine his popularity and career would stay at the same peak it did during his first two albums; few have been able to do that. What he accomplished was something that white America was waiting to happen; a successful white Hip Hop artist. But did it really happen? Was he the first real great white Hip Hop artist? To truly find out one would have to look in the place where Hip Hop artists get their due props and true acceptance, the streets; because that’s where Hip Hop started and where for many the only place where true credibility can be established.
Is Eminem accepted in the streets of Hip Hop or is he viewed as a Hip Pop artist? Hip Pop means it has crossed markets and gains nationwide radio play. Eminem is not the firstt artist to enter the Hip Pop field. Puff Daddy has done it, Hammer did it, and even some of Kanye West works can be labeled Hip Pop. There is absolutely nothing wrong with Hip Pop, in fact having a Hip Pop hit always results in more sales, but does having Hip Pop hits hamper your credibility in the streets of Hip Hop?
Now let’s put Eminem’s tracks to the test. Can you play an Eminem track at a true Hip Hop party or event? If so, which One? Another test would be if his tracks can stand the test of time. Slick Rick, Doug E Fresh, Biggie, LL Cool J, and Snoop Dog are just some of the legends of Hip Hop whose tracks are considered Hip Hop Classic. Is this the case with any of Eminem’s tracks?
Will he or won’t he? Only time will tell if Eminem can truly become the first true White Hip Hop immortal. This honor cannot be bestowed upon him by any chart, award show, or presentation. If he does receive it it won’t be on any stage. He will receive it by the silent nod of approval by the heads in the street; that’s the only place where there are no games. It's straight up truth, straight up respect, and straight up Hip Hop.
The first to do something should get some kind of reward right, well we think so, Lee gets a free imixmag shirt. We haven't yet decided on the final design of the shirt so it will be a few weeks before we have them ready. By the way Lee, could you email us your shirt size. No Rico, we did not forget you, you’re getting one also - ditto on the emailing of the size.
Hailing from Los Angeles California, Lee has done nightclubs for over ten years and started his own DJ Company as an alternative for clients having a wedding or corporate event; but not wanting a cheesy DJ. Still does cool events like Oscars & Emmy parties.
Gear:
Windows (Sony Vaio) with Serato
Players: Pioneer CDJ 1000 MK3, Technics 1212 MK3
Mixers: Pioneer 800, Rane 57
Speakers : JBL Eon 515s , JBL Eon 510, JBL Eon 518 Sub
The Akai LPD8 is a must have
04/14/2010
You’re at a gig and your mixing or scratching things up and you want to throw on an air siren you have set on one of your samples in your DJ software.
The lights are low and hitting the correct key combination on your laptop can be a pain in the arse and using the touchpad to to hit the sample is really a joke.
Here’s a great inexpensive solution for you, the Akai LPD8.
The LPD8 has 8 pads which feel just like the MPC pads. A cool feature for such a small and inexpensive device is that the rim of the pad lights up in orange when hit.
The 8 assignable Q-link knobs can be easily assigned to control the knob functions on your software and being plug and play ready for both Apple & Windows makes this usb powered midi controller easy to install.
As far as build quality is concerned Akai took no shortcut. Its construction is strong and of high quality. It only measures 13” across which will take little to
no space when you’re on the road. Since most use a laptop stand placing it in front of the laptop may not be an option however placing it in front of your flight case on the table would give you easy access to your samples, creating loops on the fly, and many other option which would not be as easy and quick to do with the keyboard and touchpad. At a street price of around $69 the LPD8 is one of the best bargains for your DJ set up.
Best 10" DJ Mixer for your Money.
The Numark X6
04/19/2010
Looking for a 10” battle mixer with effects for a reasonable price? You’re probably not going to get more bang for your buck than the Numark X6. Its a two channel battle mixer with some incredible effects. In fact no other mixer at this price point compares to the effects available on this mixer.
You can set the effects to work on an individual channel, on the microphone, or have it set on the master out. The best of these 24 bit digital effects are 2Xcopy, Tape Echo, and Echo. To control these effects there is a rate frequency knob and tap button to set the timing of the effect. At this price point the quality of the effects can only be labeled as outstanding. For sensitivity of mixing or scratching the cross fader has a CF knob which can adjust its slope.
The one microphone ¼ input has a treble, bass, and gain knob. One can switch the microphone to aux (in) which input is a pair of RCA. It can be used for such things as an Ipod input and its quality is also very good.
It will be hard to find a better battle mixer than with these quality effect at this price point. At a street price of around $279 this Numark X6 can’t be matched.
(the 3 channel model is the X9)
imixmag is currently working on a video demonstration of the Numark X6.
The American DJ website, the leader of the pack.
5/20/2010
What do you want from a company website? You want as much information as possible on the products it sells and without question it should have videos that demonstrate the full functions of the products they offer. Some DJ equipment website fall very short however the American DJ website is probably one of the best DJ manufacturer websites and here's a quick rundown of why.
Its homepage has every possible link you will need to go to all its various products and divisions. They were also one of the first companies to incorporate videos of their products and the use of YouTube to showcase them and one of the first to use social networks such as Facebook and probably use it better than any other DJ related company. The specs of the products are promptly displayed and the PDF manuals are easy to find and download. As stated before the homepage has it all. Links to; forums, support, repair order status, trade shows & exhibits, order parts, and more.
While video use is one of their highpoints it is also one of its only shortcomings. Videos demonstrating the lights do not showcase them in real life conditions. They are usually shown in almost pitch black setting in nothing but an empty room. A more realistic demonstration would be to show videos with the same conditions in which they will be used. Using semi low lights with a crowd on a dance floor are the conditions mobile DJs and lounge/club operators need to view in order to get a realistic example of how they would wordk for them. Even with that they still get high marks for demonstrating the lights.
In all the American DJ website is probably one of the best if not the best DJ manufacturer website. Since their DJ equipment division American Audio was recently updated we are going to give it some time before we review it however much kudos to American DJ for setting a high standard in website layout, design, and features for other companies to follow.
Technics SL 1200 turntable is introduced in October of 1972. It goes on to become the staple turntable for DJs.
An active 18” powered Subwoofer that kicks ass, not your wallet
01/05/2011
If you’re a Mobile DJ and don’t have a subwoofer then you don’t know what you’re missing, or should we say, your crowd is missing. It’s like watching a movie without surround sound, once you watch it with surround sound, without sounds like garbage;the same holds true for your sound system.
Usually when someone doesn’t have a subwoofer they try to compensate by pushing their tops too hard. Not only will this damage your speakers, but by pushing them too hard they just sound like crap.
Some will tell you that the more expensive subwoofers have more of a kick to them. Well that may be true, but for most of the real DJs on planet earth more is not better or even needed. The fact is most halls have more than one room and when your system is thumping too much you will be forced, by the maître d' or hall manager, to turn it down.
So if you don’t have a subwoofer, or are looking for a new one and don’t want to spend tons of money, look no further than the Peavey 118D powered subwoofer which has street price of $499. Since it’s powered all you have to do is connect this bad boy to your system and voila, your system has just grown some balls.
Another perfect light for the Mobile DJ,
The American DJ Pro38B LED RC
12/24/2010
For most mobile DJs it comes down to quality, portability, and price. Thanks to the new Pro38B LED RC by American DJ all three of these aspects are fully covered.
Now imagine this if you will: a quality light which can be used for uplighting, controlled by a wireless remote control (included), and DMX capabilities. Now imagine this at a reasonable price. Well stop imagining, it’s here.
How much Does it cost? How does $149 sound?
Go to the American DJ website and check out the video on this bad boy and when you're done make sure to visit your favorite DJ shop and put it in your cart.
the Official American DJ Pro 38B LED RC page.
HP ENVY BEATS - Dr. Dre
Not built for DJ software, just for sound
- thanks for nothing
11/01/2010
A lot of people think the Dr. Dre HP ENVY BEATS laptop was built for DJs, no it wasn't. The only thing this laptop claims to offer is good speakers for sound, nothing else. Nowhere does it say it is built for Serato, Traktor, or any other DJ software.
Hopefully one day Dell, which we prefer over HP, will come out with a Laptop built and designed for DJ software. Until then, keep on tweaking those Windows Laptops.
Will Eminem ever get street props? Will he be considered a Hip Hop Legend?
amended 11/29/2010
In 1998 he released The Slim Shady LP which won him a Grammy Award for best Rap album in 1999. He followed it up with The Marshall Mathers LP which became the fastest selling solo album in history; it also won Grammy Award for best Rap Album in 2001 and has sold over 19 million copies. Eminem is a great lyricist and an incredible artist in his own right however looking back at the stretch of his career one has to ask the simple question. Will Eminem ever be accepted as one of the best Hip Hop artist?
Twelve years after his first release Eminem has had a difficult time making another smash hit record. Forget what the so called charts say about weeks on number one, we all know he hasn’t had a real solo hit for a while. Has Eminem’s career come to an end or is it just a bump in his career? It would be inconceivable for anyone to imagine his popularity and career would stay at the same peak it did during his first two albums; few have been able to do that. What he accomplished was something that white America was waiting to happen; a successful white Hip Hop artist. But did it really happen? Was he the first real great white Hip Hop artist? To truly find out one would have to look in the place where Hip Hop artists get their due props and true acceptance, the streets; because that’s where Hip Hop started and where for many the only place where true credibility can be established.
Is Eminem accepted in the streets of Hip Hop or is he viewed as a Hip Pop artist? Hip Pop means it has crossed markets and gains nationwide radio play. Eminem is not the firstt artist to enter the Hip Pop field. Puff Daddy has done it, Hammer did it, and even some of Kanye West works can be labeled Hip Pop. There is absolutely nothing wrong with Hip Pop, in fact having a Hip Pop hit always results in more sales, but does having Hip Pop hits hamper your credibility in the streets of Hip Hop?
Now let’s put Eminem’s tracks to the test. Can you play an Eminem track at a true Hip Hop party or event? If so, which One? Another test would be if his tracks can stand the test of time. Slick Rick, Doug E Fresh, Biggie, LL Cool J, and Snoop Dog are just some of the legends of Hip Hop whose tracks are considered Hip Hop Classic. Is this the case with any of Eminem’s tracks?
Will he or won’t he? Only time will tell if Eminem can truly become the first true White Hip Hop immortal. This honor cannot be bestowed upon him by any chart, award show, or presentation. If he does receive it it won’t be on any stage. He will receive it by the silent nod of approval by the heads in the street; that’s the only place where there are no games. It's straight up truth, straight up respect, and straight up Hip Hop.
Hailing from Los Angeles California, Lee has done nightclubs for over ten years and started his own DJ Company as an alternative for clients having a wedding or corporate event; but not wanting a cheesy DJ. Still does cool events like Oscars & Emmy parties.
Gear:
Windows (Sony Vaio) with Serato
Players: Pioneer CDJ 1000 MK3, Technics 1212 MK3
Mixers: Pioneer 800, Rane 57
Speakers : JBL Eon 515s , JBL Eon 510, JBL Eon 518 Sub
The Akai LPD8 is a must have
04/14/2010
You’re at a gig and your mixing or scratching things up and you want to throw on an air siren you have set on one of your samples in your DJ software.
The lights are low and hitting the correct key combination on your laptop can be a pain in the arse and using the touchpad to to hit the sample is really a joke.
Here’s a great inexpensive solution for you, the Akai LPD8.
The LPD8 has 8 pads which feel just like the MPC pads. A cool feature for such a small and inexpensive device is that the rim of the pad lights up in orange when hit.
The 8 assignable Q-link knobs can be easily assigned to control the knob functions on your software and being plug and play ready for both Apple & Windows makes this usb powered midi controller easy to install.
As far as build quality is concerned Akai took no shortcut. Its construction is strong and of high quality. It only measures 13” across which will take little to
no space when you’re on the road. Since most use a laptop stand placing it in front of the laptop may not be an option however placing it in front of your flight case on the table would give you easy access to your samples, creating loops on the fly, and many other option which would not be as easy and quick to do with the keyboard and touchpad. At a street price of around $69 the LPD8 is one of the best bargains for your DJ set up.
Best 10" DJ Mixer for your Money.
The Numark X6
04/19/2010
Looking for a 10” battle mixer with effects for a reasonable price? You’re probably not going to get more bang for your buck than the Numark X6. Its a two channel battle mixer with some incredible effects. In fact no other mixer at this price point compares to the effects available on this mixer.
You can set the effects to work on an individual channel, on the microphone, or have it set on the master out. The best of these 24 bit digital effects are 2Xcopy, Tape Echo, and Echo. To control these effects there is a rate frequency knob and tap button to set the timing of the effect. At this price point the quality of the effects can only be labeled as outstanding. For sensitivity of mixing or scratching the cross fader has a CF knob which can adjust its slope.
The one microphone ¼ input has a treble, bass, and gain knob. One can switch the microphone to aux (in) which input is a pair of RCA. It can be used for such things as an Ipod input and its quality is also very good.
It will be hard to find a better battle mixer than with these quality effect at this price point. At a street price of around $279 this Numark X6 can’t be matched.
(the 3 channel model is the X9)
imixmag is currently working on a video demonstration of the Numark X6.
The American DJ website, the leader of the pack.
5/20/2010
What do you want from a company website? You want as much information as possible on the products it sells and without question it should have videos that demonstrate the full functions of the products they offer. Some DJ equipment website fall very short however the American DJ website is probably one of the best DJ manufacturer websites and here's a quick rundown of why.
Its homepage has every possible link you will need to go to all its various products and divisions. They were also one of the first companies to incorporate videos of their products and the use of YouTube to showcase them and one of the first to use social networks such as Facebook and probably use it better than any other DJ related company. The specs of the products are promptly displayed and the PDF manuals are easy to find and download. As stated before the homepage has it all. Links to; forums, support, repair order status, trade shows & exhibits, order parts, and more.
While video use is one of their highpoints it is also one of its only shortcomings. Videos demonstrating the lights do not showcase them in real life conditions. They are usually shown in almost pitch black setting in nothing but an empty room. A more realistic demonstration would be to show videos with the same conditions in which they will be used. Using semi low lights with a crowd on a dance floor are the conditions mobile DJs and lounge/club operators need to view in order to get a realistic example of how they would wordk for them. Even with that they still get high marks for demonstrating the lights.
In all the American DJ website is probably one of the best if not the best DJ manufacturer website. Since their DJ equipment division American Audio was recently updated we are going to give it some time before we review it however much kudos to American DJ for setting a high standard in website layout, design, and features for other companies to follow.
Technics SL 1200 turntable is introduced in October of 1972. It goes on to become the staple turntable for DJs.
An active 18” powered Subwoofer that kicks ass, not your wallet
01/05/2011
If you’re a Mobile DJ and don’t have a subwoofer then you don’t know what you’re missing, or should we say, your crowd is missing. It’s like watching a movie without surround sound, once you watch it with surround sound, without sounds like garbage;the same holds true for your sound system.
Usually when someone doesn’t have a subwoofer they try to compensate by pushing their tops too hard. Not only will this damage your speakers, but by pushing them too hard they just sound like crap.
Some will tell you that the more expensive subwoofers have more of a kick to them. Well that may be true, but for most of the real DJs on planet earth more is not better or even needed. The fact is most halls have more than one room and when your system is thumping too much you will be forced, by the maître d' or hall manager, to turn it down.
So if you don’t have a subwoofer, or are looking for a new one and don’t want to spend tons of money, look no further than the Peavey 118D powered subwoofer which has street price of $499. Since it’s powered all you have to do is connect this bad boy to your system and voila, your system has just grown some balls.
Another perfect light for the Mobile DJ,
The American DJ Pro38B LED RC
12/24/2010
For most mobile DJs it comes down to quality, portability, and price. Thanks to the new Pro38B LED RC by American DJ all three of these aspects are fully covered.
Now imagine this if you will: a quality light which can be used for uplighting, controlled by a wireless remote control (included), and DMX capabilities. Now imagine this at a reasonable price. Well stop imagining, it’s here.
How much Does it cost? How does $149 sound?
Go to the American DJ website and check out the video on this bad boy and when you're done make sure to visit your favorite DJ shop and put it in your cart.
the Official American DJ Pro 38B LED RC page.
HP ENVY BEATS - Dr. Dre
Not built for DJ software, just for sound
- thanks for nothing
11/01/2010
A lot of people think the Dr. Dre HP ENVY BEATS laptop was built for DJs, no it wasn't. The only thing this laptop claims to offer is good speakers for sound, nothing else. Nowhere does it say it is built for Serato, Traktor, or any other DJ software.
Hopefully one day Dell, which we prefer over HP, will come out with a Laptop built and designed for DJ software. Until then, keep on tweaking those Windows Laptops.
Will Eminem ever get street props? Will he be considered a Hip Hop Legend?
amended 11/29/2010
In 1998 he released The Slim Shady LP which won him a Grammy Award for best Rap album in 1999. He followed it up with The Marshall Mathers LP which became the fastest selling solo album in history; it also won Grammy Award for best Rap Album in 2001 and has sold over 19 million copies. Eminem is a great lyricist and an incredible artist in his own right however looking back at the stretch of his career one has to ask the simple question. Will Eminem ever be accepted as one of the best Hip Hop artist?
Twelve years after his first release Eminem has had a difficult time making another smash hit record. Forget what the so called charts say about weeks on number one, we all know he hasn’t had a real solo hit for a while. Has Eminem’s career come to an end or is it just a bump in his career? It would be inconceivable for anyone to imagine his popularity and career would stay at the same peak it did during his first two albums; few have been able to do that. What he accomplished was something that white America was waiting to happen; a successful white Hip Hop artist. But did it really happen? Was he the first real great white Hip Hop artist? To truly find out one would have to look in the place where Hip Hop artists get their due props and true acceptance, the streets; because that’s where Hip Hop started and where for many the only place where true credibility can be established.
Is Eminem accepted in the streets of Hip Hop or is he viewed as a Hip Pop artist? Hip Pop means it has crossed markets and gains nationwide radio play. Eminem is not the firstt artist to enter the Hip Pop field. Puff Daddy has done it, Hammer did it, and even some of Kanye West works can be labeled Hip Pop. There is absolutely nothing wrong with Hip Pop, in fact having a Hip Pop hit always results in more sales, but does having Hip Pop hits hamper your credibility in the streets of Hip Hop?
Now let’s put Eminem’s tracks to the test. Can you play an Eminem track at a true Hip Hop party or event? If so, which One? Another test would be if his tracks can stand the test of time. Slick Rick, Doug E Fresh, Biggie, LL Cool J, and Snoop Dog are just some of the legends of Hip Hop whose tracks are considered Hip Hop Classic. Is this the case with any of Eminem’s tracks?
Will he or won’t he? Only time will tell if Eminem can truly become the first true White Hip Hop immortal. This honor cannot be bestowed upon him by any chart, award show, or presentation. If he does receive it it won’t be on any stage. He will receive it by the silent nod of approval by the heads in the street; that’s the only place where there are no games. It's straight up truth, straight up respect, and straight up Hip Hop.
Windows (Sony Vaio) with Serato
Players: Pioneer CDJ 1000 MK3, Technics 1212 MK3
Mixers: Pioneer 800, Rane 57
Speakers : JBL Eon 515s , JBL Eon 510, JBL Eon 518 Sub
The Akai LPD8 is a must have
04/14/2010
You’re at a gig and your mixing or scratching things up and you want to throw on an air siren you have set on one of your samples in your DJ software.
The lights are low and hitting the correct key combination on your laptop can be a pain in the arse and using the touchpad to to hit the sample is really a joke.
Here’s a great inexpensive solution for you, the Akai LPD8.
The LPD8 has 8 pads which feel just like the MPC pads. A cool feature for such a small and inexpensive device is that the rim of the pad lights up in orange when hit.
The 8 assignable Q-link knobs can be easily assigned to control the knob functions on your software and being plug and play ready for both Apple & Windows makes this usb powered midi controller easy to install.
As far as build quality is concerned Akai took no shortcut. Its construction is strong and of high quality. It only measures 13” across which will take little to
no space when you’re on the road. Since most use a laptop stand placing it in front of the laptop may not be an option however placing it in front of your flight case on the table would give you easy access to your samples, creating loops on the fly, and many other option which would not be as easy and quick to do with the keyboard and touchpad. At a street price of around $69 the LPD8 is one of the best bargains for your DJ set up.
Best 10" DJ Mixer for your Money.
The Numark X6
04/19/2010
Looking for a 10” battle mixer with effects for a reasonable price? You’re probably not going to get more bang for your buck than the Numark X6. Its a two channel battle mixer with some incredible effects. In fact no other mixer at this price point compares to the effects available on this mixer.
You can set the effects to work on an individual channel, on the microphone, or have it set on the master out. The best of these 24 bit digital effects are 2Xcopy, Tape Echo, and Echo. To control these effects there is a rate frequency knob and tap button to set the timing of the effect. At this price point the quality of the effects can only be labeled as outstanding. For sensitivity of mixing or scratching the cross fader has a CF knob which can adjust its slope.
The one microphone ¼ input has a treble, bass, and gain knob. One can switch the microphone to aux (in) which input is a pair of RCA. It can be used for such things as an Ipod input and its quality is also very good.
It will be hard to find a better battle mixer than with these quality effect at this price point. At a street price of around $279 this Numark X6 can’t be matched.
(the 3 channel model is the X9)
imixmag is currently working on a video demonstration of the Numark X6.
The American DJ website, the leader of the pack.
5/20/2010
What do you want from a company website? You want as much information as possible on the products it sells and without question it should have videos that demonstrate the full functions of the products they offer. Some DJ equipment website fall very short however the American DJ website is probably one of the best DJ manufacturer websites and here's a quick rundown of why.
Its homepage has every possible link you will need to go to all its various products and divisions. They were also one of the first companies to incorporate videos of their products and the use of YouTube to showcase them and one of the first to use social networks such as Facebook and probably use it better than any other DJ related company. The specs of the products are promptly displayed and the PDF manuals are easy to find and download. As stated before the homepage has it all. Links to; forums, support, repair order status, trade shows & exhibits, order parts, and more.
While video use is one of their highpoints it is also one of its only shortcomings. Videos demonstrating the lights do not showcase them in real life conditions. They are usually shown in almost pitch black setting in nothing but an empty room. A more realistic demonstration would be to show videos with the same conditions in which they will be used. Using semi low lights with a crowd on a dance floor are the conditions mobile DJs and lounge/club operators need to view in order to get a realistic example of how they would wordk for them. Even with that they still get high marks for demonstrating the lights.
In all the American DJ website is probably one of the best if not the best DJ manufacturer website. Since their DJ equipment division American Audio was recently updated we are going to give it some time before we review it however much kudos to American DJ for setting a high standard in website layout, design, and features for other companies to follow.
Technics SL 1200 turntable is introduced in October of 1972. It goes on to become the staple turntable for DJs.
An active 18” powered Subwoofer that kicks ass, not your wallet
01/05/2011
If you’re a Mobile DJ and don’t have a subwoofer then you don’t know what you’re missing, or should we say, your crowd is missing. It’s like watching a movie without surround sound, once you watch it with surround sound, without sounds like garbage;the same holds true for your sound system.
Usually when someone doesn’t have a subwoofer they try to compensate by pushing their tops too hard. Not only will this damage your speakers, but by pushing them too hard they just sound like crap.
Some will tell you that the more expensive subwoofers have more of a kick to them. Well that may be true, but for most of the real DJs on planet earth more is not better or even needed. The fact is most halls have more than one room and when your system is thumping too much you will be forced, by the maître d' or hall manager, to turn it down.
So if you don’t have a subwoofer, or are looking for a new one and don’t want to spend tons of money, look no further than the Peavey 118D powered subwoofer which has street price of $499. Since it’s powered all you have to do is connect this bad boy to your system and voila, your system has just grown some balls.
Another perfect light for the Mobile DJ,
The American DJ Pro38B LED RC
12/24/2010
For most mobile DJs it comes down to quality, portability, and price. Thanks to the new Pro38B LED RC by American DJ all three of these aspects are fully covered.
Now imagine this if you will: a quality light which can be used for uplighting, controlled by a wireless remote control (included), and DMX capabilities. Now imagine this at a reasonable price. Well stop imagining, it’s here.
How much Does it cost? How does $149 sound?
Go to the American DJ website and check out the video on this bad boy and when you're done make sure to visit your favorite DJ shop and put it in your cart.
the Official American DJ Pro 38B LED RC page.
HP ENVY BEATS - Dr. Dre
Not built for DJ software, just for sound
- thanks for nothing
11/01/2010
A lot of people think the Dr. Dre HP ENVY BEATS laptop was built for DJs, no it wasn't. The only thing this laptop claims to offer is good speakers for sound, nothing else. Nowhere does it say it is built for Serato, Traktor, or any other DJ software.
Hopefully one day Dell, which we prefer over HP, will come out with a Laptop built and designed for DJ software. Until then, keep on tweaking those Windows Laptops.
Will Eminem ever get street props? Will he be considered a Hip Hop Legend?
amended 11/29/2010
In 1998 he released The Slim Shady LP which won him a Grammy Award for best Rap album in 1999. He followed it up with The Marshall Mathers LP which became the fastest selling solo album in history; it also won Grammy Award for best Rap Album in 2001 and has sold over 19 million copies. Eminem is a great lyricist and an incredible artist in his own right however looking back at the stretch of his career one has to ask the simple question. Will Eminem ever be accepted as one of the best Hip Hop artist?
Twelve years after his first release Eminem has had a difficult time making another smash hit record. Forget what the so called charts say about weeks on number one, we all know he hasn’t had a real solo hit for a while. Has Eminem’s career come to an end or is it just a bump in his career? It would be inconceivable for anyone to imagine his popularity and career would stay at the same peak it did during his first two albums; few have been able to do that. What he accomplished was something that white America was waiting to happen; a successful white Hip Hop artist. But did it really happen? Was he the first real great white Hip Hop artist? To truly find out one would have to look in the place where Hip Hop artists get their due props and true acceptance, the streets; because that’s where Hip Hop started and where for many the only place where true credibility can be established.
Is Eminem accepted in the streets of Hip Hop or is he viewed as a Hip Pop artist? Hip Pop means it has crossed markets and gains nationwide radio play. Eminem is not the firstt artist to enter the Hip Pop field. Puff Daddy has done it, Hammer did it, and even some of Kanye West works can be labeled Hip Pop. There is absolutely nothing wrong with Hip Pop, in fact having a Hip Pop hit always results in more sales, but does having Hip Pop hits hamper your credibility in the streets of Hip Hop?
Now let’s put Eminem’s tracks to the test. Can you play an Eminem track at a true Hip Hop party or event? If so, which One? Another test would be if his tracks can stand the test of time. Slick Rick, Doug E Fresh, Biggie, LL Cool J, and Snoop Dog are just some of the legends of Hip Hop whose tracks are considered Hip Hop Classic. Is this the case with any of Eminem’s tracks?
Will he or won’t he? Only time will tell if Eminem can truly become the first true White Hip Hop immortal. This honor cannot be bestowed upon him by any chart, award show, or presentation. If he does receive it it won’t be on any stage. He will receive it by the silent nod of approval by the heads in the street; that’s the only place where there are no games. It's straight up truth, straight up respect, and straight up Hip Hop.
04/14/2010
You’re at a gig and your mixing or scratching things up and you want to throw on an air siren you have set on one of your samples in your DJ software.
The lights are low and hitting the correct key combination on your laptop can be a pain in the arse and using the touchpad to to hit the sample is really a joke.
Here’s a great inexpensive solution for you, the Akai LPD8.
The LPD8 has 8 pads which feel just like the MPC pads. A cool feature for such a small and inexpensive device is that the rim of the pad lights up in orange when hit.
The 8 assignable Q-link knobs can be easily assigned to control the knob functions on your software and being plug and play ready for both Apple & Windows makes this usb powered midi controller easy to install.
As far as build quality is concerned Akai took no shortcut. Its construction is strong and of high quality. It only measures 13” across which will take little to
no space when you’re on the road. Since most use a laptop stand placing it in front of the laptop may not be an option however placing it in front of your flight case on the table would give you easy access to your samples, creating loops on the fly, and many other option which would not be as easy and quick to do with the keyboard and touchpad. At a street price of around $69 the LPD8 is one of the best bargains for your DJ set up.
Best 10" DJ Mixer for your Money.
The Numark X6
04/19/2010
Looking for a 10” battle mixer with effects for a reasonable price? You’re probably not going to get more bang for your buck than the Numark X6. Its a two channel battle mixer with some incredible effects. In fact no other mixer at this price point compares to the effects available on this mixer.
You can set the effects to work on an individual channel, on the microphone, or have it set on the master out. The best of these 24 bit digital effects are 2Xcopy, Tape Echo, and Echo. To control these effects there is a rate frequency knob and tap button to set the timing of the effect. At this price point the quality of the effects can only be labeled as outstanding. For sensitivity of mixing or scratching the cross fader has a CF knob which can adjust its slope.
The one microphone ¼ input has a treble, bass, and gain knob. One can switch the microphone to aux (in) which input is a pair of RCA. It can be used for such things as an Ipod input and its quality is also very good.
It will be hard to find a better battle mixer than with these quality effect at this price point. At a street price of around $279 this Numark X6 can’t be matched.
(the 3 channel model is the X9)
imixmag is currently working on a video demonstration of the Numark X6.
The American DJ website, the leader of the pack.
5/20/2010
What do you want from a company website? You want as much information as possible on the products it sells and without question it should have videos that demonstrate the full functions of the products they offer. Some DJ equipment website fall very short however the American DJ website is probably one of the best DJ manufacturer websites and here's a quick rundown of why.
Its homepage has every possible link you will need to go to all its various products and divisions. They were also one of the first companies to incorporate videos of their products and the use of YouTube to showcase them and one of the first to use social networks such as Facebook and probably use it better than any other DJ related company. The specs of the products are promptly displayed and the PDF manuals are easy to find and download. As stated before the homepage has it all. Links to; forums, support, repair order status, trade shows & exhibits, order parts, and more.
While video use is one of their highpoints it is also one of its only shortcomings. Videos demonstrating the lights do not showcase them in real life conditions. They are usually shown in almost pitch black setting in nothing but an empty room. A more realistic demonstration would be to show videos with the same conditions in which they will be used. Using semi low lights with a crowd on a dance floor are the conditions mobile DJs and lounge/club operators need to view in order to get a realistic example of how they would wordk for them. Even with that they still get high marks for demonstrating the lights.
In all the American DJ website is probably one of the best if not the best DJ manufacturer website. Since their DJ equipment division American Audio was recently updated we are going to give it some time before we review it however much kudos to American DJ for setting a high standard in website layout, design, and features for other companies to follow.
Technics SL 1200 turntable is introduced in October of 1972. It goes on to become the staple turntable for DJs.
An active 18” powered Subwoofer that kicks ass, not your wallet
01/05/2011
If you’re a Mobile DJ and don’t have a subwoofer then you don’t know what you’re missing, or should we say, your crowd is missing. It’s like watching a movie without surround sound, once you watch it with surround sound, without sounds like garbage;the same holds true for your sound system.
Usually when someone doesn’t have a subwoofer they try to compensate by pushing their tops too hard. Not only will this damage your speakers, but by pushing them too hard they just sound like crap.
Some will tell you that the more expensive subwoofers have more of a kick to them. Well that may be true, but for most of the real DJs on planet earth more is not better or even needed. The fact is most halls have more than one room and when your system is thumping too much you will be forced, by the maître d' or hall manager, to turn it down.
So if you don’t have a subwoofer, or are looking for a new one and don’t want to spend tons of money, look no further than the Peavey 118D powered subwoofer which has street price of $499. Since it’s powered all you have to do is connect this bad boy to your system and voila, your system has just grown some balls.
Another perfect light for the Mobile DJ,
The American DJ Pro38B LED RC
12/24/2010
For most mobile DJs it comes down to quality, portability, and price. Thanks to the new Pro38B LED RC by American DJ all three of these aspects are fully covered.
Now imagine this if you will: a quality light which can be used for uplighting, controlled by a wireless remote control (included), and DMX capabilities. Now imagine this at a reasonable price. Well stop imagining, it’s here.
How much Does it cost? How does $149 sound?
Go to the American DJ website and check out the video on this bad boy and when you're done make sure to visit your favorite DJ shop and put it in your cart.
the Official American DJ Pro 38B LED RC page.
HP ENVY BEATS - Dr. Dre
Not built for DJ software, just for sound
- thanks for nothing
11/01/2010
A lot of people think the Dr. Dre HP ENVY BEATS laptop was built for DJs, no it wasn't. The only thing this laptop claims to offer is good speakers for sound, nothing else. Nowhere does it say it is built for Serato, Traktor, or any other DJ software.
Hopefully one day Dell, which we prefer over HP, will come out with a Laptop built and designed for DJ software. Until then, keep on tweaking those Windows Laptops.
Will Eminem ever get street props? Will he be considered a Hip Hop Legend?
amended 11/29/2010
In 1998 he released The Slim Shady LP which won him a Grammy Award for best Rap album in 1999. He followed it up with The Marshall Mathers LP which became the fastest selling solo album in history; it also won Grammy Award for best Rap Album in 2001 and has sold over 19 million copies. Eminem is a great lyricist and an incredible artist in his own right however looking back at the stretch of his career one has to ask the simple question. Will Eminem ever be accepted as one of the best Hip Hop artist?
Twelve years after his first release Eminem has had a difficult time making another smash hit record. Forget what the so called charts say about weeks on number one, we all know he hasn’t had a real solo hit for a while. Has Eminem’s career come to an end or is it just a bump in his career? It would be inconceivable for anyone to imagine his popularity and career would stay at the same peak it did during his first two albums; few have been able to do that. What he accomplished was something that white America was waiting to happen; a successful white Hip Hop artist. But did it really happen? Was he the first real great white Hip Hop artist? To truly find out one would have to look in the place where Hip Hop artists get their due props and true acceptance, the streets; because that’s where Hip Hop started and where for many the only place where true credibility can be established.
Is Eminem accepted in the streets of Hip Hop or is he viewed as a Hip Pop artist? Hip Pop means it has crossed markets and gains nationwide radio play. Eminem is not the firstt artist to enter the Hip Pop field. Puff Daddy has done it, Hammer did it, and even some of Kanye West works can be labeled Hip Pop. There is absolutely nothing wrong with Hip Pop, in fact having a Hip Pop hit always results in more sales, but does having Hip Pop hits hamper your credibility in the streets of Hip Hop?
Now let’s put Eminem’s tracks to the test. Can you play an Eminem track at a true Hip Hop party or event? If so, which One? Another test would be if his tracks can stand the test of time. Slick Rick, Doug E Fresh, Biggie, LL Cool J, and Snoop Dog are just some of the legends of Hip Hop whose tracks are considered Hip Hop Classic. Is this the case with any of Eminem’s tracks?
Will he or won’t he? Only time will tell if Eminem can truly become the first true White Hip Hop immortal. This honor cannot be bestowed upon him by any chart, award show, or presentation. If he does receive it it won’t be on any stage. He will receive it by the silent nod of approval by the heads in the street; that’s the only place where there are no games. It's straight up truth, straight up respect, and straight up Hip Hop.
As far as build quality is concerned Akai took no shortcut. Its construction is strong and of high quality. It only measures 13” across which will take little to
no space when you’re on the road. Since most use a laptop stand placing it in front of the laptop may not be an option however placing it in front of your flight case on the table would give you easy access to your samples, creating loops on the fly, and many other option which would not be as easy and quick to do with the keyboard and touchpad. At a street price of around $69 the LPD8 is one of the best bargains for your DJ set up.
Best 10" DJ Mixer for your Money.
The Numark X6
04/19/2010
Looking for a 10” battle mixer with effects for a reasonable price? You’re probably not going to get more bang for your buck than the Numark X6. Its a two channel battle mixer with some incredible effects. In fact no other mixer at this price point compares to the effects available on this mixer.
You can set the effects to work on an individual channel, on the microphone, or have it set on the master out. The best of these 24 bit digital effects are 2Xcopy, Tape Echo, and Echo. To control these effects there is a rate frequency knob and tap button to set the timing of the effect. At this price point the quality of the effects can only be labeled as outstanding. For sensitivity of mixing or scratching the cross fader has a CF knob which can adjust its slope.
The one microphone ¼ input has a treble, bass, and gain knob. One can switch the microphone to aux (in) which input is a pair of RCA. It can be used for such things as an Ipod input and its quality is also very good.
It will be hard to find a better battle mixer than with these quality effect at this price point. At a street price of around $279 this Numark X6 can’t be matched.
(the 3 channel model is the X9)
imixmag is currently working on a video demonstration of the Numark X6.
The American DJ website, the leader of the pack.
5/20/2010
What do you want from a company website? You want as much information as possible on the products it sells and without question it should have videos that demonstrate the full functions of the products they offer. Some DJ equipment website fall very short however the American DJ website is probably one of the best DJ manufacturer websites and here's a quick rundown of why.
Its homepage has every possible link you will need to go to all its various products and divisions. They were also one of the first companies to incorporate videos of their products and the use of YouTube to showcase them and one of the first to use social networks such as Facebook and probably use it better than any other DJ related company. The specs of the products are promptly displayed and the PDF manuals are easy to find and download. As stated before the homepage has it all. Links to; forums, support, repair order status, trade shows & exhibits, order parts, and more.
While video use is one of their highpoints it is also one of its only shortcomings. Videos demonstrating the lights do not showcase them in real life conditions. They are usually shown in almost pitch black setting in nothing but an empty room. A more realistic demonstration would be to show videos with the same conditions in which they will be used. Using semi low lights with a crowd on a dance floor are the conditions mobile DJs and lounge/club operators need to view in order to get a realistic example of how they would wordk for them. Even with that they still get high marks for demonstrating the lights.
In all the American DJ website is probably one of the best if not the best DJ manufacturer website. Since their DJ equipment division American Audio was recently updated we are going to give it some time before we review it however much kudos to American DJ for setting a high standard in website layout, design, and features for other companies to follow.
Technics SL 1200 turntable is introduced in October of 1972. It goes on to become the staple turntable for DJs.
An active 18” powered Subwoofer that kicks ass, not your wallet
01/05/2011
If you’re a Mobile DJ and don’t have a subwoofer then you don’t know what you’re missing, or should we say, your crowd is missing. It’s like watching a movie without surround sound, once you watch it with surround sound, without sounds like garbage;the same holds true for your sound system.
Usually when someone doesn’t have a subwoofer they try to compensate by pushing their tops too hard. Not only will this damage your speakers, but by pushing them too hard they just sound like crap.
Some will tell you that the more expensive subwoofers have more of a kick to them. Well that may be true, but for most of the real DJs on planet earth more is not better or even needed. The fact is most halls have more than one room and when your system is thumping too much you will be forced, by the maître d' or hall manager, to turn it down.
So if you don’t have a subwoofer, or are looking for a new one and don’t want to spend tons of money, look no further than the Peavey 118D powered subwoofer which has street price of $499. Since it’s powered all you have to do is connect this bad boy to your system and voila, your system has just grown some balls.
Another perfect light for the Mobile DJ,
The American DJ Pro38B LED RC
12/24/2010
For most mobile DJs it comes down to quality, portability, and price. Thanks to the new Pro38B LED RC by American DJ all three of these aspects are fully covered.
Now imagine this if you will: a quality light which can be used for uplighting, controlled by a wireless remote control (included), and DMX capabilities. Now imagine this at a reasonable price. Well stop imagining, it’s here.
How much Does it cost? How does $149 sound?
Go to the American DJ website and check out the video on this bad boy and when you're done make sure to visit your favorite DJ shop and put it in your cart.
the Official American DJ Pro 38B LED RC page.
HP ENVY BEATS - Dr. Dre
Not built for DJ software, just for sound
- thanks for nothing
11/01/2010
A lot of people think the Dr. Dre HP ENVY BEATS laptop was built for DJs, no it wasn't. The only thing this laptop claims to offer is good speakers for sound, nothing else. Nowhere does it say it is built for Serato, Traktor, or any other DJ software.
Hopefully one day Dell, which we prefer over HP, will come out with a Laptop built and designed for DJ software. Until then, keep on tweaking those Windows Laptops.
Will Eminem ever get street props? Will he be considered a Hip Hop Legend?
amended 11/29/2010
In 1998 he released The Slim Shady LP which won him a Grammy Award for best Rap album in 1999. He followed it up with The Marshall Mathers LP which became the fastest selling solo album in history; it also won Grammy Award for best Rap Album in 2001 and has sold over 19 million copies. Eminem is a great lyricist and an incredible artist in his own right however looking back at the stretch of his career one has to ask the simple question. Will Eminem ever be accepted as one of the best Hip Hop artist?
Twelve years after his first release Eminem has had a difficult time making another smash hit record. Forget what the so called charts say about weeks on number one, we all know he hasn’t had a real solo hit for a while. Has Eminem’s career come to an end or is it just a bump in his career? It would be inconceivable for anyone to imagine his popularity and career would stay at the same peak it did during his first two albums; few have been able to do that. What he accomplished was something that white America was waiting to happen; a successful white Hip Hop artist. But did it really happen? Was he the first real great white Hip Hop artist? To truly find out one would have to look in the place where Hip Hop artists get their due props and true acceptance, the streets; because that’s where Hip Hop started and where for many the only place where true credibility can be established.
Is Eminem accepted in the streets of Hip Hop or is he viewed as a Hip Pop artist? Hip Pop means it has crossed markets and gains nationwide radio play. Eminem is not the firstt artist to enter the Hip Pop field. Puff Daddy has done it, Hammer did it, and even some of Kanye West works can be labeled Hip Pop. There is absolutely nothing wrong with Hip Pop, in fact having a Hip Pop hit always results in more sales, but does having Hip Pop hits hamper your credibility in the streets of Hip Hop?
Now let’s put Eminem’s tracks to the test. Can you play an Eminem track at a true Hip Hop party or event? If so, which One? Another test would be if his tracks can stand the test of time. Slick Rick, Doug E Fresh, Biggie, LL Cool J, and Snoop Dog are just some of the legends of Hip Hop whose tracks are considered Hip Hop Classic. Is this the case with any of Eminem’s tracks?
Will he or won’t he? Only time will tell if Eminem can truly become the first true White Hip Hop immortal. This honor cannot be bestowed upon him by any chart, award show, or presentation. If he does receive it it won’t be on any stage. He will receive it by the silent nod of approval by the heads in the street; that’s the only place where there are no games. It's straight up truth, straight up respect, and straight up Hip Hop.
Best 10" DJ Mixer for your Money.
The Numark X6
04/19/2010
Looking for a 10” battle mixer with effects for a reasonable price? You’re probably not going to get more bang for your buck than the Numark X6. Its a two channel battle mixer with some incredible effects. In fact no other mixer at this price point compares to the effects available on this mixer.
You can set the effects to work on an individual channel, on the microphone, or have it set on the master out. The best of these 24 bit digital effects are 2Xcopy, Tape Echo, and Echo. To control these effects there is a rate frequency knob and tap button to set the timing of the effect. At this price point the quality of the effects can only be labeled as outstanding. For sensitivity of mixing or scratching the cross fader has a CF knob which can adjust its slope.
The one microphone ¼ input has a treble, bass, and gain knob. One can switch the microphone to aux (in) which input is a pair of RCA. It can be used for such things as an Ipod input and its quality is also very good.
It will be hard to find a better battle mixer than with these quality effect at this price point. At a street price of around $279 this Numark X6 can’t be matched.
(the 3 channel model is the X9)
imixmag is currently working on a video demonstration of the Numark X6.
The American DJ website, the leader of the pack.
5/20/2010
What do you want from a company website? You want as much information as possible on the products it sells and without question it should have videos that demonstrate the full functions of the products they offer. Some DJ equipment website fall very short however the American DJ website is probably one of the best DJ manufacturer websites and here's a quick rundown of why.
Its homepage has every possible link you will need to go to all its various products and divisions. They were also one of the first companies to incorporate videos of their products and the use of YouTube to showcase them and one of the first to use social networks such as Facebook and probably use it better than any other DJ related company. The specs of the products are promptly displayed and the PDF manuals are easy to find and download. As stated before the homepage has it all. Links to; forums, support, repair order status, trade shows & exhibits, order parts, and more.
While video use is one of their highpoints it is also one of its only shortcomings. Videos demonstrating the lights do not showcase them in real life conditions. They are usually shown in almost pitch black setting in nothing but an empty room. A more realistic demonstration would be to show videos with the same conditions in which they will be used. Using semi low lights with a crowd on a dance floor are the conditions mobile DJs and lounge/club operators need to view in order to get a realistic example of how they would wordk for them. Even with that they still get high marks for demonstrating the lights.
In all the American DJ website is probably one of the best if not the best DJ manufacturer website. Since their DJ equipment division American Audio was recently updated we are going to give it some time before we review it however much kudos to American DJ for setting a high standard in website layout, design, and features for other companies to follow.
Technics SL 1200 turntable is introduced in October of 1972. It goes on to become the staple turntable for DJs.
An active 18” powered Subwoofer that kicks ass, not your wallet
01/05/2011
If you’re a Mobile DJ and don’t have a subwoofer then you don’t know what you’re missing, or should we say, your crowd is missing. It’s like watching a movie without surround sound, once you watch it with surround sound, without sounds like garbage;the same holds true for your sound system.
Usually when someone doesn’t have a subwoofer they try to compensate by pushing their tops too hard. Not only will this damage your speakers, but by pushing them too hard they just sound like crap.
Some will tell you that the more expensive subwoofers have more of a kick to them. Well that may be true, but for most of the real DJs on planet earth more is not better or even needed. The fact is most halls have more than one room and when your system is thumping too much you will be forced, by the maître d' or hall manager, to turn it down.
So if you don’t have a subwoofer, or are looking for a new one and don’t want to spend tons of money, look no further than the Peavey 118D powered subwoofer which has street price of $499. Since it’s powered all you have to do is connect this bad boy to your system and voila, your system has just grown some balls.
Another perfect light for the Mobile DJ,
The American DJ Pro38B LED RC
12/24/2010
For most mobile DJs it comes down to quality, portability, and price. Thanks to the new Pro38B LED RC by American DJ all three of these aspects are fully covered.
Now imagine this if you will: a quality light which can be used for uplighting, controlled by a wireless remote control (included), and DMX capabilities. Now imagine this at a reasonable price. Well stop imagining, it’s here.
How much Does it cost? How does $149 sound?
Go to the American DJ website and check out the video on this bad boy and when you're done make sure to visit your favorite DJ shop and put it in your cart.
the Official American DJ Pro 38B LED RC page.
HP ENVY BEATS - Dr. Dre
Not built for DJ software, just for sound
- thanks for nothing
11/01/2010
A lot of people think the Dr. Dre HP ENVY BEATS laptop was built for DJs, no it wasn't. The only thing this laptop claims to offer is good speakers for sound, nothing else. Nowhere does it say it is built for Serato, Traktor, or any other DJ software.
Hopefully one day Dell, which we prefer over HP, will come out with a Laptop built and designed for DJ software. Until then, keep on tweaking those Windows Laptops.
Will Eminem ever get street props? Will he be considered a Hip Hop Legend?
amended 11/29/2010
In 1998 he released The Slim Shady LP which won him a Grammy Award for best Rap album in 1999. He followed it up with The Marshall Mathers LP which became the fastest selling solo album in history; it also won Grammy Award for best Rap Album in 2001 and has sold over 19 million copies. Eminem is a great lyricist and an incredible artist in his own right however looking back at the stretch of his career one has to ask the simple question. Will Eminem ever be accepted as one of the best Hip Hop artist?
Twelve years after his first release Eminem has had a difficult time making another smash hit record. Forget what the so called charts say about weeks on number one, we all know he hasn’t had a real solo hit for a while. Has Eminem’s career come to an end or is it just a bump in his career? It would be inconceivable for anyone to imagine his popularity and career would stay at the same peak it did during his first two albums; few have been able to do that. What he accomplished was something that white America was waiting to happen; a successful white Hip Hop artist. But did it really happen? Was he the first real great white Hip Hop artist? To truly find out one would have to look in the place where Hip Hop artists get their due props and true acceptance, the streets; because that’s where Hip Hop started and where for many the only place where true credibility can be established.
Is Eminem accepted in the streets of Hip Hop or is he viewed as a Hip Pop artist? Hip Pop means it has crossed markets and gains nationwide radio play. Eminem is not the firstt artist to enter the Hip Pop field. Puff Daddy has done it, Hammer did it, and even some of Kanye West works can be labeled Hip Pop. There is absolutely nothing wrong with Hip Pop, in fact having a Hip Pop hit always results in more sales, but does having Hip Pop hits hamper your credibility in the streets of Hip Hop?
Now let’s put Eminem’s tracks to the test. Can you play an Eminem track at a true Hip Hop party or event? If so, which One? Another test would be if his tracks can stand the test of time. Slick Rick, Doug E Fresh, Biggie, LL Cool J, and Snoop Dog are just some of the legends of Hip Hop whose tracks are considered Hip Hop Classic. Is this the case with any of Eminem’s tracks?
Will he or won’t he? Only time will tell if Eminem can truly become the first true White Hip Hop immortal. This honor cannot be bestowed upon him by any chart, award show, or presentation. If he does receive it it won’t be on any stage. He will receive it by the silent nod of approval by the heads in the street; that’s the only place where there are no games. It's straight up truth, straight up respect, and straight up Hip Hop.
The Numark X6
04/19/2010
Looking for a 10” battle mixer with effects for a reasonable price? You’re probably not going to get more bang for your buck than the Numark X6. Its a two channel battle mixer with some incredible effects. In fact no other mixer at this price point compares to the effects available on this mixer.
You can set the effects to work on an individual channel, on the microphone, or have it set on the master out. The best of these 24 bit digital effects are 2Xcopy, Tape Echo, and Echo. To control these effects there is a rate frequency knob and tap button to set the timing of the effect. At this price point the quality of the effects can only be labeled as outstanding. For sensitivity of mixing or scratching the cross fader has a CF knob which can adjust its slope.
The one microphone ¼ input has a treble, bass, and gain knob. One can switch the microphone to aux (in) which input is a pair of RCA. It can be used for such things as an Ipod input and its quality is also very good.
It will be hard to find a better battle mixer than with these quality effect at this price point. At a street price of around $279 this Numark X6 can’t be matched.
(the 3 channel model is the X9)
imixmag is currently working on a video demonstration of the Numark X6.
The American DJ website, the leader of the pack.
5/20/2010
What do you want from a company website? You want as much information as possible on the products it sells and without question it should have videos that demonstrate the full functions of the products they offer. Some DJ equipment website fall very short however the American DJ website is probably one of the best DJ manufacturer websites and here's a quick rundown of why.
Its homepage has every possible link you will need to go to all its various products and divisions. They were also one of the first companies to incorporate videos of their products and the use of YouTube to showcase them and one of the first to use social networks such as Facebook and probably use it better than any other DJ related company. The specs of the products are promptly displayed and the PDF manuals are easy to find and download. As stated before the homepage has it all. Links to; forums, support, repair order status, trade shows & exhibits, order parts, and more.
While video use is one of their highpoints it is also one of its only shortcomings. Videos demonstrating the lights do not showcase them in real life conditions. They are usually shown in almost pitch black setting in nothing but an empty room. A more realistic demonstration would be to show videos with the same conditions in which they will be used. Using semi low lights with a crowd on a dance floor are the conditions mobile DJs and lounge/club operators need to view in order to get a realistic example of how they would wordk for them. Even with that they still get high marks for demonstrating the lights.
In all the American DJ website is probably one of the best if not the best DJ manufacturer website. Since their DJ equipment division American Audio was recently updated we are going to give it some time before we review it however much kudos to American DJ for setting a high standard in website layout, design, and features for other companies to follow.
Technics SL 1200 turntable is introduced in October of 1972. It goes on to become the staple turntable for DJs.
An active 18” powered Subwoofer that kicks ass, not your wallet
01/05/2011
If you’re a Mobile DJ and don’t have a subwoofer then you don’t know what you’re missing, or should we say, your crowd is missing. It’s like watching a movie without surround sound, once you watch it with surround sound, without sounds like garbage;the same holds true for your sound system.
Usually when someone doesn’t have a subwoofer they try to compensate by pushing their tops too hard. Not only will this damage your speakers, but by pushing them too hard they just sound like crap.
Some will tell you that the more expensive subwoofers have more of a kick to them. Well that may be true, but for most of the real DJs on planet earth more is not better or even needed. The fact is most halls have more than one room and when your system is thumping too much you will be forced, by the maître d' or hall manager, to turn it down.
So if you don’t have a subwoofer, or are looking for a new one and don’t want to spend tons of money, look no further than the Peavey 118D powered subwoofer which has street price of $499. Since it’s powered all you have to do is connect this bad boy to your system and voila, your system has just grown some balls.
Another perfect light for the Mobile DJ,
The American DJ Pro38B LED RC
12/24/2010
For most mobile DJs it comes down to quality, portability, and price. Thanks to the new Pro38B LED RC by American DJ all three of these aspects are fully covered.
Now imagine this if you will: a quality light which can be used for uplighting, controlled by a wireless remote control (included), and DMX capabilities. Now imagine this at a reasonable price. Well stop imagining, it’s here.
How much Does it cost? How does $149 sound?
Go to the American DJ website and check out the video on this bad boy and when you're done make sure to visit your favorite DJ shop and put it in your cart.
the Official American DJ Pro 38B LED RC page.
HP ENVY BEATS - Dr. Dre
Not built for DJ software, just for sound
- thanks for nothing
11/01/2010
A lot of people think the Dr. Dre HP ENVY BEATS laptop was built for DJs, no it wasn't. The only thing this laptop claims to offer is good speakers for sound, nothing else. Nowhere does it say it is built for Serato, Traktor, or any other DJ software.
Hopefully one day Dell, which we prefer over HP, will come out with a Laptop built and designed for DJ software. Until then, keep on tweaking those Windows Laptops.
Will Eminem ever get street props? Will he be considered a Hip Hop Legend?
amended 11/29/2010
In 1998 he released The Slim Shady LP which won him a Grammy Award for best Rap album in 1999. He followed it up with The Marshall Mathers LP which became the fastest selling solo album in history; it also won Grammy Award for best Rap Album in 2001 and has sold over 19 million copies. Eminem is a great lyricist and an incredible artist in his own right however looking back at the stretch of his career one has to ask the simple question. Will Eminem ever be accepted as one of the best Hip Hop artist?
Twelve years after his first release Eminem has had a difficult time making another smash hit record. Forget what the so called charts say about weeks on number one, we all know he hasn’t had a real solo hit for a while. Has Eminem’s career come to an end or is it just a bump in his career? It would be inconceivable for anyone to imagine his popularity and career would stay at the same peak it did during his first two albums; few have been able to do that. What he accomplished was something that white America was waiting to happen; a successful white Hip Hop artist. But did it really happen? Was he the first real great white Hip Hop artist? To truly find out one would have to look in the place where Hip Hop artists get their due props and true acceptance, the streets; because that’s where Hip Hop started and where for many the only place where true credibility can be established.
Is Eminem accepted in the streets of Hip Hop or is he viewed as a Hip Pop artist? Hip Pop means it has crossed markets and gains nationwide radio play. Eminem is not the firstt artist to enter the Hip Pop field. Puff Daddy has done it, Hammer did it, and even some of Kanye West works can be labeled Hip Pop. There is absolutely nothing wrong with Hip Pop, in fact having a Hip Pop hit always results in more sales, but does having Hip Pop hits hamper your credibility in the streets of Hip Hop?
Now let’s put Eminem’s tracks to the test. Can you play an Eminem track at a true Hip Hop party or event? If so, which One? Another test would be if his tracks can stand the test of time. Slick Rick, Doug E Fresh, Biggie, LL Cool J, and Snoop Dog are just some of the legends of Hip Hop whose tracks are considered Hip Hop Classic. Is this the case with any of Eminem’s tracks?
Will he or won’t he? Only time will tell if Eminem can truly become the first true White Hip Hop immortal. This honor cannot be bestowed upon him by any chart, award show, or presentation. If he does receive it it won’t be on any stage. He will receive it by the silent nod of approval by the heads in the street; that’s the only place where there are no games. It's straight up truth, straight up respect, and straight up Hip Hop.
You can set the effects to work on an individual channel, on the microphone, or have it set on the master out. The best of these 24 bit digital effects are 2Xcopy, Tape Echo, and Echo. To control these effects there is a rate frequency knob and tap button to set the timing of the effect. At this price point the quality of the effects can only be labeled as outstanding. For sensitivity of mixing or scratching the cross fader has a CF knob which can adjust its slope.
The one microphone ¼ input has a treble, bass, and gain knob. One can switch the microphone to aux (in) which input is a pair of RCA. It can be used for such things as an Ipod input and its quality is also very good.
It will be hard to find a better battle mixer than with these quality effect at this price point. At a street price of around $279 this Numark X6 can’t be matched.
(the 3 channel model is the X9)
imixmag is currently working on a video demonstration of the Numark X6.
The American DJ website, the leader of the pack.
5/20/2010
What do you want from a company website? You want as much information as possible on the products it sells and without question it should have videos that demonstrate the full functions of the products they offer. Some DJ equipment website fall very short however the American DJ website is probably one of the best DJ manufacturer websites and here's a quick rundown of why.
Its homepage has every possible link you will need to go to all its various products and divisions. They were also one of the first companies to incorporate videos of their products and the use of YouTube to showcase them and one of the first to use social networks such as Facebook and probably use it better than any other DJ related company. The specs of the products are promptly displayed and the PDF manuals are easy to find and download. As stated before the homepage has it all. Links to; forums, support, repair order status, trade shows & exhibits, order parts, and more.
While video use is one of their highpoints it is also one of its only shortcomings. Videos demonstrating the lights do not showcase them in real life conditions. They are usually shown in almost pitch black setting in nothing but an empty room. A more realistic demonstration would be to show videos with the same conditions in which they will be used. Using semi low lights with a crowd on a dance floor are the conditions mobile DJs and lounge/club operators need to view in order to get a realistic example of how they would wordk for them. Even with that they still get high marks for demonstrating the lights.
In all the American DJ website is probably one of the best if not the best DJ manufacturer website. Since their DJ equipment division American Audio was recently updated we are going to give it some time before we review it however much kudos to American DJ for setting a high standard in website layout, design, and features for other companies to follow.
Technics SL 1200 turntable is introduced in October of 1972. It goes on to become the staple turntable for DJs.
An active 18” powered Subwoofer that kicks ass, not your wallet
01/05/2011
If you’re a Mobile DJ and don’t have a subwoofer then you don’t know what you’re missing, or should we say, your crowd is missing. It’s like watching a movie without surround sound, once you watch it with surround sound, without sounds like garbage;the same holds true for your sound system.
Usually when someone doesn’t have a subwoofer they try to compensate by pushing their tops too hard. Not only will this damage your speakers, but by pushing them too hard they just sound like crap.
Some will tell you that the more expensive subwoofers have more of a kick to them. Well that may be true, but for most of the real DJs on planet earth more is not better or even needed. The fact is most halls have more than one room and when your system is thumping too much you will be forced, by the maître d' or hall manager, to turn it down.
So if you don’t have a subwoofer, or are looking for a new one and don’t want to spend tons of money, look no further than the Peavey 118D powered subwoofer which has street price of $499. Since it’s powered all you have to do is connect this bad boy to your system and voila, your system has just grown some balls.
Another perfect light for the Mobile DJ,
The American DJ Pro38B LED RC
12/24/2010
For most mobile DJs it comes down to quality, portability, and price. Thanks to the new Pro38B LED RC by American DJ all three of these aspects are fully covered.
Now imagine this if you will: a quality light which can be used for uplighting, controlled by a wireless remote control (included), and DMX capabilities. Now imagine this at a reasonable price. Well stop imagining, it’s here.
How much Does it cost? How does $149 sound?
Go to the American DJ website and check out the video on this bad boy and when you're done make sure to visit your favorite DJ shop and put it in your cart.
the Official American DJ Pro 38B LED RC page.
HP ENVY BEATS - Dr. Dre
Not built for DJ software, just for sound
- thanks for nothing
11/01/2010
A lot of people think the Dr. Dre HP ENVY BEATS laptop was built for DJs, no it wasn't. The only thing this laptop claims to offer is good speakers for sound, nothing else. Nowhere does it say it is built for Serato, Traktor, or any other DJ software.
Hopefully one day Dell, which we prefer over HP, will come out with a Laptop built and designed for DJ software. Until then, keep on tweaking those Windows Laptops.
Will Eminem ever get street props? Will he be considered a Hip Hop Legend?
amended 11/29/2010
In 1998 he released The Slim Shady LP which won him a Grammy Award for best Rap album in 1999. He followed it up with The Marshall Mathers LP which became the fastest selling solo album in history; it also won Grammy Award for best Rap Album in 2001 and has sold over 19 million copies. Eminem is a great lyricist and an incredible artist in his own right however looking back at the stretch of his career one has to ask the simple question. Will Eminem ever be accepted as one of the best Hip Hop artist?
Twelve years after his first release Eminem has had a difficult time making another smash hit record. Forget what the so called charts say about weeks on number one, we all know he hasn’t had a real solo hit for a while. Has Eminem’s career come to an end or is it just a bump in his career? It would be inconceivable for anyone to imagine his popularity and career would stay at the same peak it did during his first two albums; few have been able to do that. What he accomplished was something that white America was waiting to happen; a successful white Hip Hop artist. But did it really happen? Was he the first real great white Hip Hop artist? To truly find out one would have to look in the place where Hip Hop artists get their due props and true acceptance, the streets; because that’s where Hip Hop started and where for many the only place where true credibility can be established.
Is Eminem accepted in the streets of Hip Hop or is he viewed as a Hip Pop artist? Hip Pop means it has crossed markets and gains nationwide radio play. Eminem is not the firstt artist to enter the Hip Pop field. Puff Daddy has done it, Hammer did it, and even some of Kanye West works can be labeled Hip Pop. There is absolutely nothing wrong with Hip Pop, in fact having a Hip Pop hit always results in more sales, but does having Hip Pop hits hamper your credibility in the streets of Hip Hop?
Now let’s put Eminem’s tracks to the test. Can you play an Eminem track at a true Hip Hop party or event? If so, which One? Another test would be if his tracks can stand the test of time. Slick Rick, Doug E Fresh, Biggie, LL Cool J, and Snoop Dog are just some of the legends of Hip Hop whose tracks are considered Hip Hop Classic. Is this the case with any of Eminem’s tracks?
Will he or won’t he? Only time will tell if Eminem can truly become the first true White Hip Hop immortal. This honor cannot be bestowed upon him by any chart, award show, or presentation. If he does receive it it won’t be on any stage. He will receive it by the silent nod of approval by the heads in the street; that’s the only place where there are no games. It's straight up truth, straight up respect, and straight up Hip Hop.
It will be hard to find a better battle mixer than with these quality effect at this price point. At a street price of around $279 this Numark X6 can’t be matched.
(the 3 channel model is the X9)
imixmag is currently working on a video demonstration of the Numark X6.
The American DJ website, the leader of the pack.
5/20/2010
What do you want from a company website? You want as much information as possible on the products it sells and without question it should have videos that demonstrate the full functions of the products they offer. Some DJ equipment website fall very short however the American DJ website is probably one of the best DJ manufacturer websites and here's a quick rundown of why.
Its homepage has every possible link you will need to go to all its various products and divisions. They were also one of the first companies to incorporate videos of their products and the use of YouTube to showcase them and one of the first to use social networks such as Facebook and probably use it better than any other DJ related company. The specs of the products are promptly displayed and the PDF manuals are easy to find and download. As stated before the homepage has it all. Links to; forums, support, repair order status, trade shows & exhibits, order parts, and more.
While video use is one of their highpoints it is also one of its only shortcomings. Videos demonstrating the lights do not showcase them in real life conditions. They are usually shown in almost pitch black setting in nothing but an empty room. A more realistic demonstration would be to show videos with the same conditions in which they will be used. Using semi low lights with a crowd on a dance floor are the conditions mobile DJs and lounge/club operators need to view in order to get a realistic example of how they would wordk for them. Even with that they still get high marks for demonstrating the lights.
In all the American DJ website is probably one of the best if not the best DJ manufacturer website. Since their DJ equipment division American Audio was recently updated we are going to give it some time before we review it however much kudos to American DJ for setting a high standard in website layout, design, and features for other companies to follow.
Technics SL 1200 turntable is introduced in October of 1972. It goes on to become the staple turntable for DJs.
An active 18” powered Subwoofer that kicks ass, not your wallet
01/05/2011
If you’re a Mobile DJ and don’t have a subwoofer then you don’t know what you’re missing, or should we say, your crowd is missing. It’s like watching a movie without surround sound, once you watch it with surround sound, without sounds like garbage;the same holds true for your sound system.
Usually when someone doesn’t have a subwoofer they try to compensate by pushing their tops too hard. Not only will this damage your speakers, but by pushing them too hard they just sound like crap.
Some will tell you that the more expensive subwoofers have more of a kick to them. Well that may be true, but for most of the real DJs on planet earth more is not better or even needed. The fact is most halls have more than one room and when your system is thumping too much you will be forced, by the maître d' or hall manager, to turn it down.
So if you don’t have a subwoofer, or are looking for a new one and don’t want to spend tons of money, look no further than the Peavey 118D powered subwoofer which has street price of $499. Since it’s powered all you have to do is connect this bad boy to your system and voila, your system has just grown some balls.
Another perfect light for the Mobile DJ,
The American DJ Pro38B LED RC
12/24/2010
For most mobile DJs it comes down to quality, portability, and price. Thanks to the new Pro38B LED RC by American DJ all three of these aspects are fully covered.
Now imagine this if you will: a quality light which can be used for uplighting, controlled by a wireless remote control (included), and DMX capabilities. Now imagine this at a reasonable price. Well stop imagining, it’s here.
How much Does it cost? How does $149 sound?
Go to the American DJ website and check out the video on this bad boy and when you're done make sure to visit your favorite DJ shop and put it in your cart.
the Official American DJ Pro 38B LED RC page.
HP ENVY BEATS - Dr. Dre
Not built for DJ software, just for sound
- thanks for nothing
11/01/2010
A lot of people think the Dr. Dre HP ENVY BEATS laptop was built for DJs, no it wasn't. The only thing this laptop claims to offer is good speakers for sound, nothing else. Nowhere does it say it is built for Serato, Traktor, or any other DJ software.
Hopefully one day Dell, which we prefer over HP, will come out with a Laptop built and designed for DJ software. Until then, keep on tweaking those Windows Laptops.
Will Eminem ever get street props? Will he be considered a Hip Hop Legend?
amended 11/29/2010
In 1998 he released The Slim Shady LP which won him a Grammy Award for best Rap album in 1999. He followed it up with The Marshall Mathers LP which became the fastest selling solo album in history; it also won Grammy Award for best Rap Album in 2001 and has sold over 19 million copies. Eminem is a great lyricist and an incredible artist in his own right however looking back at the stretch of his career one has to ask the simple question. Will Eminem ever be accepted as one of the best Hip Hop artist?
Twelve years after his first release Eminem has had a difficult time making another smash hit record. Forget what the so called charts say about weeks on number one, we all know he hasn’t had a real solo hit for a while. Has Eminem’s career come to an end or is it just a bump in his career? It would be inconceivable for anyone to imagine his popularity and career would stay at the same peak it did during his first two albums; few have been able to do that. What he accomplished was something that white America was waiting to happen; a successful white Hip Hop artist. But did it really happen? Was he the first real great white Hip Hop artist? To truly find out one would have to look in the place where Hip Hop artists get their due props and true acceptance, the streets; because that’s where Hip Hop started and where for many the only place where true credibility can be established.
Is Eminem accepted in the streets of Hip Hop or is he viewed as a Hip Pop artist? Hip Pop means it has crossed markets and gains nationwide radio play. Eminem is not the firstt artist to enter the Hip Pop field. Puff Daddy has done it, Hammer did it, and even some of Kanye West works can be labeled Hip Pop. There is absolutely nothing wrong with Hip Pop, in fact having a Hip Pop hit always results in more sales, but does having Hip Pop hits hamper your credibility in the streets of Hip Hop?
Now let’s put Eminem’s tracks to the test. Can you play an Eminem track at a true Hip Hop party or event? If so, which One? Another test would be if his tracks can stand the test of time. Slick Rick, Doug E Fresh, Biggie, LL Cool J, and Snoop Dog are just some of the legends of Hip Hop whose tracks are considered Hip Hop Classic. Is this the case with any of Eminem’s tracks?
Will he or won’t he? Only time will tell if Eminem can truly become the first true White Hip Hop immortal. This honor cannot be bestowed upon him by any chart, award show, or presentation. If he does receive it it won’t be on any stage. He will receive it by the silent nod of approval by the heads in the street; that’s the only place where there are no games. It's straight up truth, straight up respect, and straight up Hip Hop.
The American DJ website, the leader of the pack.
5/20/2010
What do you want from a company website? You want as much information as possible on the products it sells and without question it should have videos that demonstrate the full functions of the products they offer. Some DJ equipment website fall very short however the American DJ website is probably one of the best DJ manufacturer websites and here's a quick rundown of why.
Its homepage has every possible link you will need to go to all its various products and divisions. They were also one of the first companies to incorporate videos of their products and the use of YouTube to showcase them and one of the first to use social networks such as Facebook and probably use it better than any other DJ related company. The specs of the products are promptly displayed and the PDF manuals are easy to find and download. As stated before the homepage has it all. Links to; forums, support, repair order status, trade shows & exhibits, order parts, and more.
While video use is one of their highpoints it is also one of its only shortcomings. Videos demonstrating the lights do not showcase them in real life conditions. They are usually shown in almost pitch black setting in nothing but an empty room. A more realistic demonstration would be to show videos with the same conditions in which they will be used. Using semi low lights with a crowd on a dance floor are the conditions mobile DJs and lounge/club operators need to view in order to get a realistic example of how they would wordk for them. Even with that they still get high marks for demonstrating the lights.
In all the American DJ website is probably one of the best if not the best DJ manufacturer website. Since their DJ equipment division American Audio was recently updated we are going to give it some time before we review it however much kudos to American DJ for setting a high standard in website layout, design, and features for other companies to follow.
Technics SL 1200 turntable is introduced in October of 1972. It goes on to become the staple turntable for DJs.
An active 18” powered Subwoofer that kicks ass, not your wallet
01/05/2011
If you’re a Mobile DJ and don’t have a subwoofer then you don’t know what you’re missing, or should we say, your crowd is missing. It’s like watching a movie without surround sound, once you watch it with surround sound, without sounds like garbage;the same holds true for your sound system.
Usually when someone doesn’t have a subwoofer they try to compensate by pushing their tops too hard. Not only will this damage your speakers, but by pushing them too hard they just sound like crap.
Some will tell you that the more expensive subwoofers have more of a kick to them. Well that may be true, but for most of the real DJs on planet earth more is not better or even needed. The fact is most halls have more than one room and when your system is thumping too much you will be forced, by the maître d' or hall manager, to turn it down.
So if you don’t have a subwoofer, or are looking for a new one and don’t want to spend tons of money, look no further than the Peavey 118D powered subwoofer which has street price of $499. Since it’s powered all you have to do is connect this bad boy to your system and voila, your system has just grown some balls.
Another perfect light for the Mobile DJ,
The American DJ Pro38B LED RC
12/24/2010
For most mobile DJs it comes down to quality, portability, and price. Thanks to the new Pro38B LED RC by American DJ all three of these aspects are fully covered.
Now imagine this if you will: a quality light which can be used for uplighting, controlled by a wireless remote control (included), and DMX capabilities. Now imagine this at a reasonable price. Well stop imagining, it’s here.
How much Does it cost? How does $149 sound?
Go to the American DJ website and check out the video on this bad boy and when you're done make sure to visit your favorite DJ shop and put it in your cart.
the Official American DJ Pro 38B LED RC page.
HP ENVY BEATS - Dr. Dre
Not built for DJ software, just for sound
- thanks for nothing
11/01/2010
A lot of people think the Dr. Dre HP ENVY BEATS laptop was built for DJs, no it wasn't. The only thing this laptop claims to offer is good speakers for sound, nothing else. Nowhere does it say it is built for Serato, Traktor, or any other DJ software.
Hopefully one day Dell, which we prefer over HP, will come out with a Laptop built and designed for DJ software. Until then, keep on tweaking those Windows Laptops.
Will Eminem ever get street props? Will he be considered a Hip Hop Legend?
amended 11/29/2010
In 1998 he released The Slim Shady LP which won him a Grammy Award for best Rap album in 1999. He followed it up with The Marshall Mathers LP which became the fastest selling solo album in history; it also won Grammy Award for best Rap Album in 2001 and has sold over 19 million copies. Eminem is a great lyricist and an incredible artist in his own right however looking back at the stretch of his career one has to ask the simple question. Will Eminem ever be accepted as one of the best Hip Hop artist?
Twelve years after his first release Eminem has had a difficult time making another smash hit record. Forget what the so called charts say about weeks on number one, we all know he hasn’t had a real solo hit for a while. Has Eminem’s career come to an end or is it just a bump in his career? It would be inconceivable for anyone to imagine his popularity and career would stay at the same peak it did during his first two albums; few have been able to do that. What he accomplished was something that white America was waiting to happen; a successful white Hip Hop artist. But did it really happen? Was he the first real great white Hip Hop artist? To truly find out one would have to look in the place where Hip Hop artists get their due props and true acceptance, the streets; because that’s where Hip Hop started and where for many the only place where true credibility can be established.
Is Eminem accepted in the streets of Hip Hop or is he viewed as a Hip Pop artist? Hip Pop means it has crossed markets and gains nationwide radio play. Eminem is not the firstt artist to enter the Hip Pop field. Puff Daddy has done it, Hammer did it, and even some of Kanye West works can be labeled Hip Pop. There is absolutely nothing wrong with Hip Pop, in fact having a Hip Pop hit always results in more sales, but does having Hip Pop hits hamper your credibility in the streets of Hip Hop?
Now let’s put Eminem’s tracks to the test. Can you play an Eminem track at a true Hip Hop party or event? If so, which One? Another test would be if his tracks can stand the test of time. Slick Rick, Doug E Fresh, Biggie, LL Cool J, and Snoop Dog are just some of the legends of Hip Hop whose tracks are considered Hip Hop Classic. Is this the case with any of Eminem’s tracks?
Will he or won’t he? Only time will tell if Eminem can truly become the first true White Hip Hop immortal. This honor cannot be bestowed upon him by any chart, award show, or presentation. If he does receive it it won’t be on any stage. He will receive it by the silent nod of approval by the heads in the street; that’s the only place where there are no games. It's straight up truth, straight up respect, and straight up Hip Hop.
What do you want from a company website? You want as much information as possible on the products it sells and without question it should have videos that demonstrate the full functions of the products they offer. Some DJ equipment website fall very short however the American DJ website is probably one of the best DJ manufacturer websites and here's a quick rundown of why.
Its homepage has every possible link you will need to go to all its various products and divisions. They were also one of the first companies to incorporate videos of their products and the use of YouTube to showcase them and one of the first to use social networks such as Facebook and probably use it better than any other DJ related company. The specs of the products are promptly displayed and the PDF manuals are easy to find and download. As stated before the homepage has it all. Links to; forums, support, repair order status, trade shows & exhibits, order parts, and more.
While video use is one of their highpoints it is also one of its only shortcomings. Videos demonstrating the lights do not showcase them in real life conditions. They are usually shown in almost pitch black setting in nothing but an empty room. A more realistic demonstration would be to show videos with the same conditions in which they will be used. Using semi low lights with a crowd on a dance floor are the conditions mobile DJs and lounge/club operators need to view in order to get a realistic example of how they would wordk for them. Even with that they still get high marks for demonstrating the lights.
In all the American DJ website is probably one of the best if not the best DJ manufacturer website. Since their DJ equipment division American Audio was recently updated we are going to give it some time before we review it however much kudos to American DJ for setting a high standard in website layout, design, and features for other companies to follow.
Technics SL 1200 turntable is introduced in October of 1972. It goes on to become the staple turntable for DJs.
An active 18” powered Subwoofer that kicks ass, not your wallet
01/05/2011
If you’re a Mobile DJ and don’t have a subwoofer then you don’t know what you’re missing, or should we say, your crowd is missing. It’s like watching a movie without surround sound, once you watch it with surround sound, without sounds like garbage;the same holds true for your sound system.
Usually when someone doesn’t have a subwoofer they try to compensate by pushing their tops too hard. Not only will this damage your speakers, but by pushing them too hard they just sound like crap.
Some will tell you that the more expensive subwoofers have more of a kick to them. Well that may be true, but for most of the real DJs on planet earth more is not better or even needed. The fact is most halls have more than one room and when your system is thumping too much you will be forced, by the maître d' or hall manager, to turn it down.
So if you don’t have a subwoofer, or are looking for a new one and don’t want to spend tons of money, look no further than the Peavey 118D powered subwoofer which has street price of $499. Since it’s powered all you have to do is connect this bad boy to your system and voila, your system has just grown some balls.
Another perfect light for the Mobile DJ,
The American DJ Pro38B LED RC
12/24/2010
For most mobile DJs it comes down to quality, portability, and price. Thanks to the new Pro38B LED RC by American DJ all three of these aspects are fully covered.
Now imagine this if you will: a quality light which can be used for uplighting, controlled by a wireless remote control (included), and DMX capabilities. Now imagine this at a reasonable price. Well stop imagining, it’s here.
How much Does it cost? How does $149 sound?
Go to the American DJ website and check out the video on this bad boy and when you're done make sure to visit your favorite DJ shop and put it in your cart.
the Official American DJ Pro 38B LED RC page.
HP ENVY BEATS - Dr. Dre
Not built for DJ software, just for sound
- thanks for nothing
11/01/2010
A lot of people think the Dr. Dre HP ENVY BEATS laptop was built for DJs, no it wasn't. The only thing this laptop claims to offer is good speakers for sound, nothing else. Nowhere does it say it is built for Serato, Traktor, or any other DJ software.
Hopefully one day Dell, which we prefer over HP, will come out with a Laptop built and designed for DJ software. Until then, keep on tweaking those Windows Laptops.
Will Eminem ever get street props? Will he be considered a Hip Hop Legend?
amended 11/29/2010
In 1998 he released The Slim Shady LP which won him a Grammy Award for best Rap album in 1999. He followed it up with The Marshall Mathers LP which became the fastest selling solo album in history; it also won Grammy Award for best Rap Album in 2001 and has sold over 19 million copies. Eminem is a great lyricist and an incredible artist in his own right however looking back at the stretch of his career one has to ask the simple question. Will Eminem ever be accepted as one of the best Hip Hop artist?
Twelve years after his first release Eminem has had a difficult time making another smash hit record. Forget what the so called charts say about weeks on number one, we all know he hasn’t had a real solo hit for a while. Has Eminem’s career come to an end or is it just a bump in his career? It would be inconceivable for anyone to imagine his popularity and career would stay at the same peak it did during his first two albums; few have been able to do that. What he accomplished was something that white America was waiting to happen; a successful white Hip Hop artist. But did it really happen? Was he the first real great white Hip Hop artist? To truly find out one would have to look in the place where Hip Hop artists get their due props and true acceptance, the streets; because that’s where Hip Hop started and where for many the only place where true credibility can be established.
Is Eminem accepted in the streets of Hip Hop or is he viewed as a Hip Pop artist? Hip Pop means it has crossed markets and gains nationwide radio play. Eminem is not the firstt artist to enter the Hip Pop field. Puff Daddy has done it, Hammer did it, and even some of Kanye West works can be labeled Hip Pop. There is absolutely nothing wrong with Hip Pop, in fact having a Hip Pop hit always results in more sales, but does having Hip Pop hits hamper your credibility in the streets of Hip Hop?
Now let’s put Eminem’s tracks to the test. Can you play an Eminem track at a true Hip Hop party or event? If so, which One? Another test would be if his tracks can stand the test of time. Slick Rick, Doug E Fresh, Biggie, LL Cool J, and Snoop Dog are just some of the legends of Hip Hop whose tracks are considered Hip Hop Classic. Is this the case with any of Eminem’s tracks?
Will he or won’t he? Only time will tell if Eminem can truly become the first true White Hip Hop immortal. This honor cannot be bestowed upon him by any chart, award show, or presentation. If he does receive it it won’t be on any stage. He will receive it by the silent nod of approval by the heads in the street; that’s the only place where there are no games. It's straight up truth, straight up respect, and straight up Hip Hop.
While video use is one of their highpoints it is also one of its only shortcomings. Videos demonstrating the lights do not showcase them in real life conditions. They are usually shown in almost pitch black setting in nothing but an empty room. A more realistic demonstration would be to show videos with the same conditions in which they will be used. Using semi low lights with a crowd on a dance floor are the conditions mobile DJs and lounge/club operators need to view in order to get a realistic example of how they would wordk for them. Even with that they still get high marks for demonstrating the lights.
In all the American DJ website is probably one of the best if not the best DJ manufacturer website. Since their DJ equipment division American Audio was recently updated we are going to give it some time before we review it however much kudos to American DJ for setting a high standard in website layout, design, and features for other companies to follow.
Technics SL 1200 turntable is introduced in October of 1972. It goes on to become the staple turntable for DJs.
An active 18” powered Subwoofer that kicks ass, not your wallet
01/05/2011
If you’re a Mobile DJ and don’t have a subwoofer then you don’t know what you’re missing, or should we say, your crowd is missing. It’s like watching a movie without surround sound, once you watch it with surround sound, without sounds like garbage;the same holds true for your sound system.
Usually when someone doesn’t have a subwoofer they try to compensate by pushing their tops too hard. Not only will this damage your speakers, but by pushing them too hard they just sound like crap.
Some will tell you that the more expensive subwoofers have more of a kick to them. Well that may be true, but for most of the real DJs on planet earth more is not better or even needed. The fact is most halls have more than one room and when your system is thumping too much you will be forced, by the maître d' or hall manager, to turn it down.
So if you don’t have a subwoofer, or are looking for a new one and don’t want to spend tons of money, look no further than the Peavey 118D powered subwoofer which has street price of $499. Since it’s powered all you have to do is connect this bad boy to your system and voila, your system has just grown some balls.
Another perfect light for the Mobile DJ,
The American DJ Pro38B LED RC
12/24/2010
For most mobile DJs it comes down to quality, portability, and price. Thanks to the new Pro38B LED RC by American DJ all three of these aspects are fully covered.
Now imagine this if you will: a quality light which can be used for uplighting, controlled by a wireless remote control (included), and DMX capabilities. Now imagine this at a reasonable price. Well stop imagining, it’s here.
How much Does it cost? How does $149 sound?
Go to the American DJ website and check out the video on this bad boy and when you're done make sure to visit your favorite DJ shop and put it in your cart.
the Official American DJ Pro 38B LED RC page.
HP ENVY BEATS - Dr. Dre
Not built for DJ software, just for sound
- thanks for nothing
11/01/2010
A lot of people think the Dr. Dre HP ENVY BEATS laptop was built for DJs, no it wasn't. The only thing this laptop claims to offer is good speakers for sound, nothing else. Nowhere does it say it is built for Serato, Traktor, or any other DJ software.
Hopefully one day Dell, which we prefer over HP, will come out with a Laptop built and designed for DJ software. Until then, keep on tweaking those Windows Laptops.
Will Eminem ever get street props? Will he be considered a Hip Hop Legend?
amended 11/29/2010
In 1998 he released The Slim Shady LP which won him a Grammy Award for best Rap album in 1999. He followed it up with The Marshall Mathers LP which became the fastest selling solo album in history; it also won Grammy Award for best Rap Album in 2001 and has sold over 19 million copies. Eminem is a great lyricist and an incredible artist in his own right however looking back at the stretch of his career one has to ask the simple question. Will Eminem ever be accepted as one of the best Hip Hop artist?
Twelve years after his first release Eminem has had a difficult time making another smash hit record. Forget what the so called charts say about weeks on number one, we all know he hasn’t had a real solo hit for a while. Has Eminem’s career come to an end or is it just a bump in his career? It would be inconceivable for anyone to imagine his popularity and career would stay at the same peak it did during his first two albums; few have been able to do that. What he accomplished was something that white America was waiting to happen; a successful white Hip Hop artist. But did it really happen? Was he the first real great white Hip Hop artist? To truly find out one would have to look in the place where Hip Hop artists get their due props and true acceptance, the streets; because that’s where Hip Hop started and where for many the only place where true credibility can be established.
Is Eminem accepted in the streets of Hip Hop or is he viewed as a Hip Pop artist? Hip Pop means it has crossed markets and gains nationwide radio play. Eminem is not the firstt artist to enter the Hip Pop field. Puff Daddy has done it, Hammer did it, and even some of Kanye West works can be labeled Hip Pop. There is absolutely nothing wrong with Hip Pop, in fact having a Hip Pop hit always results in more sales, but does having Hip Pop hits hamper your credibility in the streets of Hip Hop?
Now let’s put Eminem’s tracks to the test. Can you play an Eminem track at a true Hip Hop party or event? If so, which One? Another test would be if his tracks can stand the test of time. Slick Rick, Doug E Fresh, Biggie, LL Cool J, and Snoop Dog are just some of the legends of Hip Hop whose tracks are considered Hip Hop Classic. Is this the case with any of Eminem’s tracks?
Will he or won’t he? Only time will tell if Eminem can truly become the first true White Hip Hop immortal. This honor cannot be bestowed upon him by any chart, award show, or presentation. If he does receive it it won’t be on any stage. He will receive it by the silent nod of approval by the heads in the street; that’s the only place where there are no games. It's straight up truth, straight up respect, and straight up Hip Hop.
Technics SL 1200 turntable is introduced in October of 1972. It goes on to become the staple turntable for DJs.
An active 18” powered Subwoofer that kicks ass, not your wallet
01/05/2011
If you’re a Mobile DJ and don’t have a subwoofer then you don’t know what you’re missing, or should we say, your crowd is missing. It’s like watching a movie without surround sound, once you watch it with surround sound, without sounds like garbage;the same holds true for your sound system.
Usually when someone doesn’t have a subwoofer they try to compensate by pushing their tops too hard. Not only will this damage your speakers, but by pushing them too hard they just sound like crap.
Some will tell you that the more expensive subwoofers have more of a kick to them. Well that may be true, but for most of the real DJs on planet earth more is not better or even needed. The fact is most halls have more than one room and when your system is thumping too much you will be forced, by the maître d' or hall manager, to turn it down.
So if you don’t have a subwoofer, or are looking for a new one and don’t want to spend tons of money, look no further than the Peavey 118D powered subwoofer which has street price of $499. Since it’s powered all you have to do is connect this bad boy to your system and voila, your system has just grown some balls.
Another perfect light for the Mobile DJ,
The American DJ Pro38B LED RC
12/24/2010
For most mobile DJs it comes down to quality, portability, and price. Thanks to the new Pro38B LED RC by American DJ all three of these aspects are fully covered.
Now imagine this if you will: a quality light which can be used for uplighting, controlled by a wireless remote control (included), and DMX capabilities. Now imagine this at a reasonable price. Well stop imagining, it’s here.
How much Does it cost? How does $149 sound?
Go to the American DJ website and check out the video on this bad boy and when you're done make sure to visit your favorite DJ shop and put it in your cart.
the Official American DJ Pro 38B LED RC page.
HP ENVY BEATS - Dr. Dre
Not built for DJ software, just for sound
- thanks for nothing
11/01/2010
A lot of people think the Dr. Dre HP ENVY BEATS laptop was built for DJs, no it wasn't. The only thing this laptop claims to offer is good speakers for sound, nothing else. Nowhere does it say it is built for Serato, Traktor, or any other DJ software.
Hopefully one day Dell, which we prefer over HP, will come out with a Laptop built and designed for DJ software. Until then, keep on tweaking those Windows Laptops.
Will Eminem ever get street props? Will he be considered a Hip Hop Legend?
amended 11/29/2010
In 1998 he released The Slim Shady LP which won him a Grammy Award for best Rap album in 1999. He followed it up with The Marshall Mathers LP which became the fastest selling solo album in history; it also won Grammy Award for best Rap Album in 2001 and has sold over 19 million copies. Eminem is a great lyricist and an incredible artist in his own right however looking back at the stretch of his career one has to ask the simple question. Will Eminem ever be accepted as one of the best Hip Hop artist?
Twelve years after his first release Eminem has had a difficult time making another smash hit record. Forget what the so called charts say about weeks on number one, we all know he hasn’t had a real solo hit for a while. Has Eminem’s career come to an end or is it just a bump in his career? It would be inconceivable for anyone to imagine his popularity and career would stay at the same peak it did during his first two albums; few have been able to do that. What he accomplished was something that white America was waiting to happen; a successful white Hip Hop artist. But did it really happen? Was he the first real great white Hip Hop artist? To truly find out one would have to look in the place where Hip Hop artists get their due props and true acceptance, the streets; because that’s where Hip Hop started and where for many the only place where true credibility can be established.
Is Eminem accepted in the streets of Hip Hop or is he viewed as a Hip Pop artist? Hip Pop means it has crossed markets and gains nationwide radio play. Eminem is not the firstt artist to enter the Hip Pop field. Puff Daddy has done it, Hammer did it, and even some of Kanye West works can be labeled Hip Pop. There is absolutely nothing wrong with Hip Pop, in fact having a Hip Pop hit always results in more sales, but does having Hip Pop hits hamper your credibility in the streets of Hip Hop?
Now let’s put Eminem’s tracks to the test. Can you play an Eminem track at a true Hip Hop party or event? If so, which One? Another test would be if his tracks can stand the test of time. Slick Rick, Doug E Fresh, Biggie, LL Cool J, and Snoop Dog are just some of the legends of Hip Hop whose tracks are considered Hip Hop Classic. Is this the case with any of Eminem’s tracks?
Will he or won’t he? Only time will tell if Eminem can truly become the first true White Hip Hop immortal. This honor cannot be bestowed upon him by any chart, award show, or presentation. If he does receive it it won’t be on any stage. He will receive it by the silent nod of approval by the heads in the street; that’s the only place where there are no games. It's straight up truth, straight up respect, and straight up Hip Hop.
Technics SL 1200 turntable is introduced in October of 1972. It goes on to become the staple turntable for DJs.
An active 18” powered Subwoofer that kicks ass, not your wallet
01/05/2011
If you’re a Mobile DJ and don’t have a subwoofer then you don’t know what you’re missing, or should we say, your crowd is missing. It’s like watching a movie without surround sound, once you watch it with surround sound, without sounds like garbage;the same holds true for your sound system.
Usually when someone doesn’t have a subwoofer they try to compensate by pushing their tops too hard. Not only will this damage your speakers, but by pushing them too hard they just sound like crap.
Some will tell you that the more expensive subwoofers have more of a kick to them. Well that may be true, but for most of the real DJs on planet earth more is not better or even needed. The fact is most halls have more than one room and when your system is thumping too much you will be forced, by the maître d' or hall manager, to turn it down.
So if you don’t have a subwoofer, or are looking for a new one and don’t want to spend tons of money, look no further than the Peavey 118D powered subwoofer which has street price of $499. Since it’s powered all you have to do is connect this bad boy to your system and voila, your system has just grown some balls.
Another perfect light for the Mobile DJ,
The American DJ Pro38B LED RC
12/24/2010
For most mobile DJs it comes down to quality, portability, and price. Thanks to the new Pro38B LED RC by American DJ all three of these aspects are fully covered.
Now imagine this if you will: a quality light which can be used for uplighting, controlled by a wireless remote control (included), and DMX capabilities. Now imagine this at a reasonable price. Well stop imagining, it’s here.
How much Does it cost? How does $149 sound?
Go to the American DJ website and check out the video on this bad boy and when you're done make sure to visit your favorite DJ shop and put it in your cart.
the Official American DJ Pro 38B LED RC page.
HP ENVY BEATS - Dr. Dre
Not built for DJ software, just for sound
- thanks for nothing
11/01/2010
A lot of people think the Dr. Dre HP ENVY BEATS laptop was built for DJs, no it wasn't. The only thing this laptop claims to offer is good speakers for sound, nothing else. Nowhere does it say it is built for Serato, Traktor, or any other DJ software.
Hopefully one day Dell, which we prefer over HP, will come out with a Laptop built and designed for DJ software. Until then, keep on tweaking those Windows Laptops.
Will Eminem ever get street props? Will he be considered a Hip Hop Legend?
amended 11/29/2010
In 1998 he released The Slim Shady LP which won him a Grammy Award for best Rap album in 1999. He followed it up with The Marshall Mathers LP which became the fastest selling solo album in history; it also won Grammy Award for best Rap Album in 2001 and has sold over 19 million copies. Eminem is a great lyricist and an incredible artist in his own right however looking back at the stretch of his career one has to ask the simple question. Will Eminem ever be accepted as one of the best Hip Hop artist?
Twelve years after his first release Eminem has had a difficult time making another smash hit record. Forget what the so called charts say about weeks on number one, we all know he hasn’t had a real solo hit for a while. Has Eminem’s career come to an end or is it just a bump in his career? It would be inconceivable for anyone to imagine his popularity and career would stay at the same peak it did during his first two albums; few have been able to do that. What he accomplished was something that white America was waiting to happen; a successful white Hip Hop artist. But did it really happen? Was he the first real great white Hip Hop artist? To truly find out one would have to look in the place where Hip Hop artists get their due props and true acceptance, the streets; because that’s where Hip Hop started and where for many the only place where true credibility can be established.
Is Eminem accepted in the streets of Hip Hop or is he viewed as a Hip Pop artist? Hip Pop means it has crossed markets and gains nationwide radio play. Eminem is not the firstt artist to enter the Hip Pop field. Puff Daddy has done it, Hammer did it, and even some of Kanye West works can be labeled Hip Pop. There is absolutely nothing wrong with Hip Pop, in fact having a Hip Pop hit always results in more sales, but does having Hip Pop hits hamper your credibility in the streets of Hip Hop?
Now let’s put Eminem’s tracks to the test. Can you play an Eminem track at a true Hip Hop party or event? If so, which One? Another test would be if his tracks can stand the test of time. Slick Rick, Doug E Fresh, Biggie, LL Cool J, and Snoop Dog are just some of the legends of Hip Hop whose tracks are considered Hip Hop Classic. Is this the case with any of Eminem’s tracks?
Will he or won’t he? Only time will tell if Eminem can truly become the first true White Hip Hop immortal. This honor cannot be bestowed upon him by any chart, award show, or presentation. If he does receive it it won’t be on any stage. He will receive it by the silent nod of approval by the heads in the street; that’s the only place where there are no games. It's straight up truth, straight up respect, and straight up Hip Hop.
An active 18” powered Subwoofer that kicks ass, not your wallet
01/05/2011
If you’re a Mobile DJ and don’t have a subwoofer then you don’t know what you’re missing, or should we say, your crowd is missing. It’s like watching a movie without surround sound, once you watch it with surround sound, without sounds like garbage;the same holds true for your sound system.
Usually when someone doesn’t have a subwoofer they try to compensate by pushing their tops too hard. Not only will this damage your speakers, but by pushing them too hard they just sound like crap.
Some will tell you that the more expensive subwoofers have more of a kick to them. Well that may be true, but for most of the real DJs on planet earth more is not better or even needed. The fact is most halls have more than one room and when your system is thumping too much you will be forced, by the maître d' or hall manager, to turn it down.
So if you don’t have a subwoofer, or are looking for a new one and don’t want to spend tons of money, look no further than the Peavey 118D powered subwoofer which has street price of $499. Since it’s powered all you have to do is connect this bad boy to your system and voila, your system has just grown some balls.
Another perfect light for the Mobile DJ,
The American DJ Pro38B LED RC
12/24/2010
For most mobile DJs it comes down to quality, portability, and price. Thanks to the new Pro38B LED RC by American DJ all three of these aspects are fully covered.
Now imagine this if you will: a quality light which can be used for uplighting, controlled by a wireless remote control (included), and DMX capabilities. Now imagine this at a reasonable price. Well stop imagining, it’s here.
How much Does it cost? How does $149 sound?
Go to the American DJ website and check out the video on this bad boy and when you're done make sure to visit your favorite DJ shop and put it in your cart.
the Official American DJ Pro 38B LED RC page.
HP ENVY BEATS - Dr. Dre
Not built for DJ software, just for sound
- thanks for nothing
11/01/2010
A lot of people think the Dr. Dre HP ENVY BEATS laptop was built for DJs, no it wasn't. The only thing this laptop claims to offer is good speakers for sound, nothing else. Nowhere does it say it is built for Serato, Traktor, or any other DJ software.
Hopefully one day Dell, which we prefer over HP, will come out with a Laptop built and designed for DJ software. Until then, keep on tweaking those Windows Laptops.
Will Eminem ever get street props? Will he be considered a Hip Hop Legend?
amended 11/29/2010
In 1998 he released The Slim Shady LP which won him a Grammy Award for best Rap album in 1999. He followed it up with The Marshall Mathers LP which became the fastest selling solo album in history; it also won Grammy Award for best Rap Album in 2001 and has sold over 19 million copies. Eminem is a great lyricist and an incredible artist in his own right however looking back at the stretch of his career one has to ask the simple question. Will Eminem ever be accepted as one of the best Hip Hop artist?
Twelve years after his first release Eminem has had a difficult time making another smash hit record. Forget what the so called charts say about weeks on number one, we all know he hasn’t had a real solo hit for a while. Has Eminem’s career come to an end or is it just a bump in his career? It would be inconceivable for anyone to imagine his popularity and career would stay at the same peak it did during his first two albums; few have been able to do that. What he accomplished was something that white America was waiting to happen; a successful white Hip Hop artist. But did it really happen? Was he the first real great white Hip Hop artist? To truly find out one would have to look in the place where Hip Hop artists get their due props and true acceptance, the streets; because that’s where Hip Hop started and where for many the only place where true credibility can be established.
Is Eminem accepted in the streets of Hip Hop or is he viewed as a Hip Pop artist? Hip Pop means it has crossed markets and gains nationwide radio play. Eminem is not the firstt artist to enter the Hip Pop field. Puff Daddy has done it, Hammer did it, and even some of Kanye West works can be labeled Hip Pop. There is absolutely nothing wrong with Hip Pop, in fact having a Hip Pop hit always results in more sales, but does having Hip Pop hits hamper your credibility in the streets of Hip Hop?
Now let’s put Eminem’s tracks to the test. Can you play an Eminem track at a true Hip Hop party or event? If so, which One? Another test would be if his tracks can stand the test of time. Slick Rick, Doug E Fresh, Biggie, LL Cool J, and Snoop Dog are just some of the legends of Hip Hop whose tracks are considered Hip Hop Classic. Is this the case with any of Eminem’s tracks?
Will he or won’t he? Only time will tell if Eminem can truly become the first true White Hip Hop immortal. This honor cannot be bestowed upon him by any chart, award show, or presentation. If he does receive it it won’t be on any stage. He will receive it by the silent nod of approval by the heads in the street; that’s the only place where there are no games. It's straight up truth, straight up respect, and straight up Hip Hop.
If you’re a Mobile DJ and don’t have a subwoofer then you don’t know what you’re missing, or should we say, your crowd is missing. It’s like watching a movie without surround sound, once you watch it with surround sound, without sounds like garbage;the same holds true for your sound system.
Usually when someone doesn’t have a subwoofer they try to compensate by pushing their tops too hard. Not only will this damage your speakers, but by pushing them too hard they just sound like crap.
Some will tell you that the more expensive subwoofers have more of a kick to them. Well that may be true, but for most of the real DJs on planet earth more is not better or even needed. The fact is most halls have more than one room and when your system is thumping too much you will be forced, by the maître d' or hall manager, to turn it down.
So if you don’t have a subwoofer, or are looking for a new one and don’t want to spend tons of money, look no further than the Peavey 118D powered subwoofer which has street price of $499. Since it’s powered all you have to do is connect this bad boy to your system and voila, your system has just grown some balls.
Another perfect light for the Mobile DJ,
The American DJ Pro38B LED RC
12/24/2010
For most mobile DJs it comes down to quality, portability, and price. Thanks to the new Pro38B LED RC by American DJ all three of these aspects are fully covered.
Now imagine this if you will: a quality light which can be used for uplighting, controlled by a wireless remote control (included), and DMX capabilities. Now imagine this at a reasonable price. Well stop imagining, it’s here.
How much Does it cost? How does $149 sound?
Go to the American DJ website and check out the video on this bad boy and when you're done make sure to visit your favorite DJ shop and put it in your cart.
the Official American DJ Pro 38B LED RC page.
HP ENVY BEATS - Dr. Dre
Not built for DJ software, just for sound
- thanks for nothing
11/01/2010
A lot of people think the Dr. Dre HP ENVY BEATS laptop was built for DJs, no it wasn't. The only thing this laptop claims to offer is good speakers for sound, nothing else. Nowhere does it say it is built for Serato, Traktor, or any other DJ software.
Hopefully one day Dell, which we prefer over HP, will come out with a Laptop built and designed for DJ software. Until then, keep on tweaking those Windows Laptops.
Will Eminem ever get street props? Will he be considered a Hip Hop Legend?
amended 11/29/2010
In 1998 he released The Slim Shady LP which won him a Grammy Award for best Rap album in 1999. He followed it up with The Marshall Mathers LP which became the fastest selling solo album in history; it also won Grammy Award for best Rap Album in 2001 and has sold over 19 million copies. Eminem is a great lyricist and an incredible artist in his own right however looking back at the stretch of his career one has to ask the simple question. Will Eminem ever be accepted as one of the best Hip Hop artist?
Twelve years after his first release Eminem has had a difficult time making another smash hit record. Forget what the so called charts say about weeks on number one, we all know he hasn’t had a real solo hit for a while. Has Eminem’s career come to an end or is it just a bump in his career? It would be inconceivable for anyone to imagine his popularity and career would stay at the same peak it did during his first two albums; few have been able to do that. What he accomplished was something that white America was waiting to happen; a successful white Hip Hop artist. But did it really happen? Was he the first real great white Hip Hop artist? To truly find out one would have to look in the place where Hip Hop artists get their due props and true acceptance, the streets; because that’s where Hip Hop started and where for many the only place where true credibility can be established.
Is Eminem accepted in the streets of Hip Hop or is he viewed as a Hip Pop artist? Hip Pop means it has crossed markets and gains nationwide radio play. Eminem is not the firstt artist to enter the Hip Pop field. Puff Daddy has done it, Hammer did it, and even some of Kanye West works can be labeled Hip Pop. There is absolutely nothing wrong with Hip Pop, in fact having a Hip Pop hit always results in more sales, but does having Hip Pop hits hamper your credibility in the streets of Hip Hop?
Now let’s put Eminem’s tracks to the test. Can you play an Eminem track at a true Hip Hop party or event? If so, which One? Another test would be if his tracks can stand the test of time. Slick Rick, Doug E Fresh, Biggie, LL Cool J, and Snoop Dog are just some of the legends of Hip Hop whose tracks are considered Hip Hop Classic. Is this the case with any of Eminem’s tracks?
Will he or won’t he? Only time will tell if Eminem can truly become the first true White Hip Hop immortal. This honor cannot be bestowed upon him by any chart, award show, or presentation. If he does receive it it won’t be on any stage. He will receive it by the silent nod of approval by the heads in the street; that’s the only place where there are no games. It's straight up truth, straight up respect, and straight up Hip Hop.
Some will tell you that the more expensive subwoofers have more of a kick to them. Well that may be true, but for most of the real DJs on planet earth more is not better or even needed. The fact is most halls have more than one room and when your system is thumping too much you will be forced, by the maître d' or hall manager, to turn it down.
So if you don’t have a subwoofer, or are looking for a new one and don’t want to spend tons of money, look no further than the Peavey 118D powered subwoofer which has street price of $499. Since it’s powered all you have to do is connect this bad boy to your system and voila, your system has just grown some balls.
Another perfect light for the Mobile DJ,
The American DJ Pro38B LED RC
12/24/2010
For most mobile DJs it comes down to quality, portability, and price. Thanks to the new Pro38B LED RC by American DJ all three of these aspects are fully covered.
Now imagine this if you will: a quality light which can be used for uplighting, controlled by a wireless remote control (included), and DMX capabilities. Now imagine this at a reasonable price. Well stop imagining, it’s here.
How much Does it cost? How does $149 sound?
Go to the American DJ website and check out the video on this bad boy and when you're done make sure to visit your favorite DJ shop and put it in your cart.
the Official American DJ Pro 38B LED RC page.
HP ENVY BEATS - Dr. Dre
Not built for DJ software, just for sound
- thanks for nothing
11/01/2010
A lot of people think the Dr. Dre HP ENVY BEATS laptop was built for DJs, no it wasn't. The only thing this laptop claims to offer is good speakers for sound, nothing else. Nowhere does it say it is built for Serato, Traktor, or any other DJ software.
Hopefully one day Dell, which we prefer over HP, will come out with a Laptop built and designed for DJ software. Until then, keep on tweaking those Windows Laptops.
Will Eminem ever get street props? Will he be considered a Hip Hop Legend?
amended 11/29/2010
In 1998 he released The Slim Shady LP which won him a Grammy Award for best Rap album in 1999. He followed it up with The Marshall Mathers LP which became the fastest selling solo album in history; it also won Grammy Award for best Rap Album in 2001 and has sold over 19 million copies. Eminem is a great lyricist and an incredible artist in his own right however looking back at the stretch of his career one has to ask the simple question. Will Eminem ever be accepted as one of the best Hip Hop artist?
Twelve years after his first release Eminem has had a difficult time making another smash hit record. Forget what the so called charts say about weeks on number one, we all know he hasn’t had a real solo hit for a while. Has Eminem’s career come to an end or is it just a bump in his career? It would be inconceivable for anyone to imagine his popularity and career would stay at the same peak it did during his first two albums; few have been able to do that. What he accomplished was something that white America was waiting to happen; a successful white Hip Hop artist. But did it really happen? Was he the first real great white Hip Hop artist? To truly find out one would have to look in the place where Hip Hop artists get their due props and true acceptance, the streets; because that’s where Hip Hop started and where for many the only place where true credibility can be established.
Is Eminem accepted in the streets of Hip Hop or is he viewed as a Hip Pop artist? Hip Pop means it has crossed markets and gains nationwide radio play. Eminem is not the firstt artist to enter the Hip Pop field. Puff Daddy has done it, Hammer did it, and even some of Kanye West works can be labeled Hip Pop. There is absolutely nothing wrong with Hip Pop, in fact having a Hip Pop hit always results in more sales, but does having Hip Pop hits hamper your credibility in the streets of Hip Hop?
Now let’s put Eminem’s tracks to the test. Can you play an Eminem track at a true Hip Hop party or event? If so, which One? Another test would be if his tracks can stand the test of time. Slick Rick, Doug E Fresh, Biggie, LL Cool J, and Snoop Dog are just some of the legends of Hip Hop whose tracks are considered Hip Hop Classic. Is this the case with any of Eminem’s tracks?
Will he or won’t he? Only time will tell if Eminem can truly become the first true White Hip Hop immortal. This honor cannot be bestowed upon him by any chart, award show, or presentation. If he does receive it it won’t be on any stage. He will receive it by the silent nod of approval by the heads in the street; that’s the only place where there are no games. It's straight up truth, straight up respect, and straight up Hip Hop.
Another perfect light for the Mobile DJ,
The American DJ Pro38B LED RC
12/24/2010
For most mobile DJs it comes down to quality, portability, and price. Thanks to the new Pro38B LED RC by American DJ all three of these aspects are fully covered.
Now imagine this if you will: a quality light which can be used for uplighting, controlled by a wireless remote control (included), and DMX capabilities. Now imagine this at a reasonable price. Well stop imagining, it’s here.
How much Does it cost? How does $149 sound?
Go to the American DJ website and check out the video on this bad boy and when you're done make sure to visit your favorite DJ shop and put it in your cart.
the Official American DJ Pro 38B LED RC page.
HP ENVY BEATS - Dr. Dre
Not built for DJ software, just for sound
- thanks for nothing
11/01/2010
A lot of people think the Dr. Dre HP ENVY BEATS laptop was built for DJs, no it wasn't. The only thing this laptop claims to offer is good speakers for sound, nothing else. Nowhere does it say it is built for Serato, Traktor, or any other DJ software.
Hopefully one day Dell, which we prefer over HP, will come out with a Laptop built and designed for DJ software. Until then, keep on tweaking those Windows Laptops.
Will Eminem ever get street props? Will he be considered a Hip Hop Legend?
amended 11/29/2010
In 1998 he released The Slim Shady LP which won him a Grammy Award for best Rap album in 1999. He followed it up with The Marshall Mathers LP which became the fastest selling solo album in history; it also won Grammy Award for best Rap Album in 2001 and has sold over 19 million copies. Eminem is a great lyricist and an incredible artist in his own right however looking back at the stretch of his career one has to ask the simple question. Will Eminem ever be accepted as one of the best Hip Hop artist?
Twelve years after his first release Eminem has had a difficult time making another smash hit record. Forget what the so called charts say about weeks on number one, we all know he hasn’t had a real solo hit for a while. Has Eminem’s career come to an end or is it just a bump in his career? It would be inconceivable for anyone to imagine his popularity and career would stay at the same peak it did during his first two albums; few have been able to do that. What he accomplished was something that white America was waiting to happen; a successful white Hip Hop artist. But did it really happen? Was he the first real great white Hip Hop artist? To truly find out one would have to look in the place where Hip Hop artists get their due props and true acceptance, the streets; because that’s where Hip Hop started and where for many the only place where true credibility can be established.
Is Eminem accepted in the streets of Hip Hop or is he viewed as a Hip Pop artist? Hip Pop means it has crossed markets and gains nationwide radio play. Eminem is not the firstt artist to enter the Hip Pop field. Puff Daddy has done it, Hammer did it, and even some of Kanye West works can be labeled Hip Pop. There is absolutely nothing wrong with Hip Pop, in fact having a Hip Pop hit always results in more sales, but does having Hip Pop hits hamper your credibility in the streets of Hip Hop?
Now let’s put Eminem’s tracks to the test. Can you play an Eminem track at a true Hip Hop party or event? If so, which One? Another test would be if his tracks can stand the test of time. Slick Rick, Doug E Fresh, Biggie, LL Cool J, and Snoop Dog are just some of the legends of Hip Hop whose tracks are considered Hip Hop Classic. Is this the case with any of Eminem’s tracks?
Will he or won’t he? Only time will tell if Eminem can truly become the first true White Hip Hop immortal. This honor cannot be bestowed upon him by any chart, award show, or presentation. If he does receive it it won’t be on any stage. He will receive it by the silent nod of approval by the heads in the street; that’s the only place where there are no games. It's straight up truth, straight up respect, and straight up Hip Hop.
The American DJ Pro38B LED RC
12/24/2010
For most mobile DJs it comes down to quality, portability, and price. Thanks to the new Pro38B LED RC by American DJ all three of these aspects are fully covered.
Now imagine this if you will: a quality light which can be used for uplighting, controlled by a wireless remote control (included), and DMX capabilities. Now imagine this at a reasonable price. Well stop imagining, it’s here.
How much Does it cost? How does $149 sound?
Go to the American DJ website and check out the video on this bad boy and when you're done make sure to visit your favorite DJ shop and put it in your cart.
the Official American DJ Pro 38B LED RC page.
HP ENVY BEATS - Dr. Dre
Not built for DJ software, just for sound
- thanks for nothing
11/01/2010
How much Does it cost? How does $149 sound?
Go to the American DJ website and check out the video on this bad boy and when you're done make sure to visit your favorite DJ shop and put it in your cart.
the Official American DJ Pro 38B LED RC page.
HP ENVY BEATS - Dr. Dre
Not built for DJ software, just for sound
- thanks for nothing
11/01/2010
the Official American DJ Pro 38B LED RC page.
HP ENVY BEATS - Dr. Dre
Not built for DJ software, just for sound
- thanks for nothing
11/01/2010
HP ENVY BEATS - Dr. Dre
Not built for DJ software, just for sound
- thanks for nothing
11/01/2010
A lot of people think the Dr. Dre HP ENVY BEATS laptop was built for DJs, no it wasn't. The only thing this laptop claims to offer is good speakers for sound, nothing else. Nowhere does it say it is built for Serato, Traktor, or any other DJ software.
Hopefully one day Dell, which we prefer over HP, will come out with a Laptop built and designed for DJ software. Until then, keep on tweaking those Windows Laptops.
Will Eminem ever get street props? Will he be considered a Hip Hop Legend?
amended 11/29/2010
In 1998 he released The Slim Shady LP which won him a Grammy Award for best Rap album in 1999. He followed it up with The Marshall Mathers LP which became the fastest selling solo album in history; it also won Grammy Award for best Rap Album in 2001 and has sold over 19 million copies. Eminem is a great lyricist and an incredible artist in his own right however looking back at the stretch of his career one has to ask the simple question. Will Eminem ever be accepted as one of the best Hip Hop artist?
Twelve years after his first release Eminem has had a difficult time making another smash hit record. Forget what the so called charts say about weeks on number one, we all know he hasn’t had a real solo hit for a while. Has Eminem’s career come to an end or is it just a bump in his career? It would be inconceivable for anyone to imagine his popularity and career would stay at the same peak it did during his first two albums; few have been able to do that. What he accomplished was something that white America was waiting to happen; a successful white Hip Hop artist. But did it really happen? Was he the first real great white Hip Hop artist? To truly find out one would have to look in the place where Hip Hop artists get their due props and true acceptance, the streets; because that’s where Hip Hop started and where for many the only place where true credibility can be established.
Is Eminem accepted in the streets of Hip Hop or is he viewed as a Hip Pop artist? Hip Pop means it has crossed markets and gains nationwide radio play. Eminem is not the firstt artist to enter the Hip Pop field. Puff Daddy has done it, Hammer did it, and even some of Kanye West works can be labeled Hip Pop. There is absolutely nothing wrong with Hip Pop, in fact having a Hip Pop hit always results in more sales, but does having Hip Pop hits hamper your credibility in the streets of Hip Hop?
Now let’s put Eminem’s tracks to the test. Can you play an Eminem track at a true Hip Hop party or event? If so, which One? Another test would be if his tracks can stand the test of time. Slick Rick, Doug E Fresh, Biggie, LL Cool J, and Snoop Dog are just some of the legends of Hip Hop whose tracks are considered Hip Hop Classic. Is this the case with any of Eminem’s tracks?
Will he or won’t he? Only time will tell if Eminem can truly become the first true White Hip Hop immortal. This honor cannot be bestowed upon him by any chart, award show, or presentation. If he does receive it it won’t be on any stage. He will receive it by the silent nod of approval by the heads in the street; that’s the only place where there are no games. It's straight up truth, straight up respect, and straight up Hip Hop.
Will Eminem ever get street props? Will he be considered a Hip Hop Legend?
amended 11/29/2010
In 1998 he released The Slim Shady LP which won him a Grammy Award for best Rap album in 1999. He followed it up with The Marshall Mathers LP which became the fastest selling solo album in history; it also won Grammy Award for best Rap Album in 2001 and has sold over 19 million copies. Eminem is a great lyricist and an incredible artist in his own right however looking back at the stretch of his career one has to ask the simple question. Will Eminem ever be accepted as one of the best Hip Hop artist?
Twelve years after his first release Eminem has had a difficult time making another smash hit record. Forget what the so called charts say about weeks on number one, we all know he hasn’t had a real solo hit for a while. Has Eminem’s career come to an end or is it just a bump in his career? It would be inconceivable for anyone to imagine his popularity and career would stay at the same peak it did during his first two albums; few have been able to do that. What he accomplished was something that white America was waiting to happen; a successful white Hip Hop artist. But did it really happen? Was he the first real great white Hip Hop artist? To truly find out one would have to look in the place where Hip Hop artists get their due props and true acceptance, the streets; because that’s where Hip Hop started and where for many the only place where true credibility can be established.
Is Eminem accepted in the streets of Hip Hop or is he viewed as a Hip Pop artist? Hip Pop means it has crossed markets and gains nationwide radio play. Eminem is not the firstt artist to enter the Hip Pop field. Puff Daddy has done it, Hammer did it, and even some of Kanye West works can be labeled Hip Pop. There is absolutely nothing wrong with Hip Pop, in fact having a Hip Pop hit always results in more sales, but does having Hip Pop hits hamper your credibility in the streets of Hip Hop?
Now let’s put Eminem’s tracks to the test. Can you play an Eminem track at a true Hip Hop party or event? If so, which One? Another test would be if his tracks can stand the test of time. Slick Rick, Doug E Fresh, Biggie, LL Cool J, and Snoop Dog are just some of the legends of Hip Hop whose tracks are considered Hip Hop Classic. Is this the case with any of Eminem’s tracks?
Will he or won’t he? Only time will tell if Eminem can truly become the first true White Hip Hop immortal. This honor cannot be bestowed upon him by any chart, award show, or presentation. If he does receive it it won’t be on any stage. He will receive it by the silent nod of approval by the heads in the street; that’s the only place where there are no games. It's straight up truth, straight up respect, and straight up Hip Hop.
amended 11/29/2010
In 1998 he released The Slim Shady LP which won him a Grammy Award for best Rap album in 1999. He followed it up with The Marshall Mathers LP which became the fastest selling solo album in history; it also won Grammy Award for best Rap Album in 2001 and has sold over 19 million copies. Eminem is a great lyricist and an incredible artist in his own right however looking back at the stretch of his career one has to ask the simple question. Will Eminem ever be accepted as one of the best Hip Hop artist?
Twelve years after his first release Eminem has had a difficult time making another smash hit record. Forget what the so called charts say about weeks on number one, we all know he hasn’t had a real solo hit for a while. Has Eminem’s career come to an end or is it just a bump in his career? It would be inconceivable for anyone to imagine his popularity and career would stay at the same peak it did during his first two albums; few have been able to do that. What he accomplished was something that white America was waiting to happen; a successful white Hip Hop artist. But did it really happen? Was he the first real great white Hip Hop artist? To truly find out one would have to look in the place where Hip Hop artists get their due props and true acceptance, the streets; because that’s where Hip Hop started and where for many the only place where true credibility can be established.
Is Eminem accepted in the streets of Hip Hop or is he viewed as a Hip Pop artist? Hip Pop means it has crossed markets and gains nationwide radio play. Eminem is not the firstt artist to enter the Hip Pop field. Puff Daddy has done it, Hammer did it, and even some of Kanye West works can be labeled Hip Pop. There is absolutely nothing wrong with Hip Pop, in fact having a Hip Pop hit always results in more sales, but does having Hip Pop hits hamper your credibility in the streets of Hip Hop?
Now let’s put Eminem’s tracks to the test. Can you play an Eminem track at a true Hip Hop party or event? If so, which One? Another test would be if his tracks can stand the test of time. Slick Rick, Doug E Fresh, Biggie, LL Cool J, and Snoop Dog are just some of the legends of Hip Hop whose tracks are considered Hip Hop Classic. Is this the case with any of Eminem’s tracks?
Will he or won’t he? Only time will tell if Eminem can truly become the first true White Hip Hop immortal. This honor cannot be bestowed upon him by any chart, award show, or presentation. If he does receive it it won’t be on any stage. He will receive it by the silent nod of approval by the heads in the street; that’s the only place where there are no games. It's straight up truth, straight up respect, and straight up Hip Hop.
Is Eminem accepted in the streets of Hip Hop or is he viewed as a Hip Pop artist? Hip Pop means it has crossed markets and gains nationwide radio play. Eminem is not the firstt artist to enter the Hip Pop field. Puff Daddy has done it, Hammer did it, and even some of Kanye West works can be labeled Hip Pop. There is absolutely nothing wrong with Hip Pop, in fact having a Hip Pop hit always results in more sales, but does having Hip Pop hits hamper your credibility in the streets of Hip Hop?
Now let’s put Eminem’s tracks to the test. Can you play an Eminem track at a true Hip Hop party or event? If so, which One? Another test would be if his tracks can stand the test of time. Slick Rick, Doug E Fresh, Biggie, LL Cool J, and Snoop Dog are just some of the legends of Hip Hop whose tracks are considered Hip Hop Classic. Is this the case with any of Eminem’s tracks?
Will he or won’t he? Only time will tell if Eminem can truly become the first true White Hip Hop immortal. This honor cannot be bestowed upon him by any chart, award show, or presentation. If he does receive it it won’t be on any stage. He will receive it by the silent nod of approval by the heads in the street; that’s the only place where there are no games. It's straight up truth, straight up respect, and straight up Hip Hop.
Will he or won’t he? Only time will tell if Eminem can truly become the first true White Hip Hop immortal. This honor cannot be bestowed upon him by any chart, award show, or presentation. If he does receive it it won’t be on any stage. He will receive it by the silent nod of approval by the heads in the street; that’s the only place where there are no games. It's straight up truth, straight up respect, and straight up Hip Hop.
Inspirational Quote of the Month
“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.”
- Ronald Reagan
01/23/2012
Forget about 2011, the American DJ Micro Galaxian is probably the best bang for your dollar DJ light within the last ten years; if not ever. Its compact size and wow factor make this the best DJ light for mobile DJs and small to medium size venues. And at a price of $99 you should be ashamed if you don’t already have one.
Itching for Video?
You Got It.
01/20/2012
For years Serato Itch users have been raising hell over being unable to use the video plugin available for Scratch live; well raise hell no more. In March 2012 Serato will release Serato Video, a video plugin for both Serato Scratch Live and Serato Itch. Price is $149 and don't fret if you recently purchased Video-SL, recent purchase will entitle you to a free upgrade.
And then there was 4.
The Numark N4
01/04/2012
If you thought 2011 was the year of the DJ controller, forget about it. Here we are two minutes into 2012 and another new controller is on the way; the N4 from Numark.
Of course we will review the N4 when it arrives but for now check out the specs in the official Numark website.
TRAKTOR my ERGO.
01/04/2012
How does TRAKTOR and the ERGO work together? Read about it on our dedicated ERGO page
Serato DJ Intro on the Pioneer DDJ-ERGO-V. Read the review on our dedicated Ergo page.
OMG, it's Black & Beautiful
The Pioneer CDJ-850-K
11/30/2011
Up to this point there has been no real reason for me to upgrade my pair of CDJ- 800MK2s for the newer model CDJ-850; that is until now. Forget all the functions, bells and whistles; paint the bitch black and I’m all over it.
Just take a look; they definitely look more professional in black. And yes I understand, no one at my gigs is going to go crazy over them, and most won’t see them but that’s not the point. It’s all about what you desire and what makes you happy. I don’t do drugs, smoke cigs, nor gamble. My drug of choice is DJing. It’s clean, fun and brings joy to many. So forgive me while I indulge myself and go black and beautiful with the gear that I love. I deserve it. Do you?
By the way, the CDJ-350 will now be offered in silver, yawn.
Pioneer DDJ ERGO V video review.
How good is the SEXY?
11/30/2011
Yeah it looks hot and sexy, but how well does the Pioneer
DDJ ERGO function.
Click here and see for yourself.
11/27/2011
In general, when it came to DJ equipment, Black Friday sucked big time; the sales were pretty lame. Hopefully Cyber Monday will offer better deals.
If any good DJ bargains appear we will post it on the imixmag Facebook page.
11/24/2011
The following are some DJ Deals worthy of a look. We have been posting them on our facebook page as the deals appear. "Like" us in
Facebook, best way to know of deals and updates.
Native Instruments 50% off updates and upgrades.
link here
IDJNOW.COM Door Buster sale and 20% off coupon.
Here's the link to the PDF doorbuster page
20% off coupon sale with some exclusions.
American Dj Quad Phase light only $169.One of the best DJ lights on the market. Regualar price $199. Through Musiciansfriend.com, Use coupon code GIVETHANKS
American DJ Quad Phase light $169
ERGO Keeps Getting Better
11/16/2011
The Pioneer DDJ ERGO just keeps getting better by the day; it's now Serato DJ Intro friendly. And since Intro is a free download, it just makes the ERGO that much more of a bargain.
An updated verion of Serato DJ Intro will will be available for free download in mid December. The DDJ ERGO will need the latest firmware installed, 1.10, in order to use the Serato DJ Intro software.
Serato now supports Mac OS X Lion.
One small problem,
IT DON'T WORK RIGHT!
11/14/2011
Is it me or is something wrong here. Serato is now supporting Mac OS X Lion which sounds great, but here’s the kicker, known issues do not allow your hardware to function properly.
The following was posted by the Serato team in their forum.
Scratch Live 2.3 now supports Mac OS X Lion (10.7.X). The following are minor known issues that some users may encounter:
* Rane hardware core audio drivers do not install.
* Hanging/GUI not updating after computer goes to sleep.
We are working on these issues and will release a fix in a future release of Scratch Live.
Scratch Live 2.3 now supports Mac OS X Lion (10.7.X). The following are minor known issues that some users may encounter:
* Rane hardware core audio drivers do not install.
* Hanging/GUI not updating after computer goes to sleep.
We are working on these issues and will release a fix in a future release of Scratch Live
And you’ll find the same kind statements for other hardware.
So on behalf of DJs throughout the world we would like to thank the Serato team for supporting Mac OS Lion, even though their software doesn’t.
As always, this is just to poke fun at a little problem. We love Serato and bow at its glory.
PIONEER DDJ ERGO REVIEW PAGE UP
while we await its arrival
11/02/2011
The ridiculously sexy looking Pioneer DDJ ERGO are on their way and should be shipping to you by December 10th. At a street price of $599.99, the Pioneer DJ ERGO, which will come with
Virtual DJ LE, is on high demand.
We have ours on order and will have a video review within minutes of its arrival.
Here's the Pioneer DJ Homepage with ERGO video
Is the Apple Iphone good for business?
The Review REMIX.
10/19/2011
Apple’s new iOS5 operating system for the iphone finally brings true push notification for emails. Because of this, Apple Iphone can finally be called a true business phone. There is no longer a need to constantly check for emails; a big headache in previous ios versions. If you have an iphone you will benefit from a much improved battery life.
In short, ios5 finally makes the iphone the best smartphone on this planet and other planets which have agreed not to sell Samsung tablets.
House Music, it’s a Soul Thing.
And live for your listening pleasure
10/11/2011
To hear some real down to earth House Music by true grass roots House Music DJs look no further than NewAgeSoul.com.
It’s a live video and audio feed of various DJs which mix the best of today’s current House Music sensations, and yesterday’s Classics. Our recommendation, check out DJ Messy, he has an uncanny way of blending every track to sound like one you need to have. DJ Messy can be seen and heard live Sunday’s 6pm to 9pm Eastern Time.
Info and schedules can be found at newagesoul.com
What a slut.
Denon DJ teases us all.
10/10/2011
Apple computer reinvented the tease and now everyone is doing it; Denon DJ teases with an all new controller. The one thing you can tell from this teaser photo is that it prefers a dark setting.
What software will it support, probably all of them which means sooner or later no free updates for Serato itch. Since there are so many die hard Denon DJ Fans, we will definitely be doing a review when this product is released.
imixmag supports the
Occupy Wallstreet Movement
The facts are clear and its devastation can be seen throughout our country. The powerful financial institutions are well in their way into creating an economic collapse in this country. Make no mistakes about it, they are very aware of their actions and in their intent to do so.
They control every single economic and social aspect of our lives: wages, benefits, healthcare, prescription prices, home prices, Food prices, oil and energy prices, interest rates, 401ks, and even the laws which govern our country.
It is also evidently clear that the allegiance of our so called elected officials is with these powerful financial institutions.
Since their hold is so strong, no one really knows what can be done, but one thing is perfectly clear, something must be done, and since our government refuses to act
for the people, the people must act for themselves.
This struggle with the powerful is nothing new. History has shown that it has always been and will always be an ongoing battle.
But the time has come for the people in this moment of time to once again force a balance between the good of the many over the greed of a few.
Pioneer DJ ERGO.
Too Expensive? Do the Math.
09/29/2011
Is the suggested retail price of $699 (may have a lower street price) a bit high? Well let’s take a look. One Pioneer CDJ 200 alone would cost $399.
A Pioneer DJM 250 would cost around $349. Add it all up and that system would cost $1,147.00, and that doesn’t include the extensive midi controller
functions available on the ERGO. Even if you add the upgrade price to the full version of Virtual DJ Pro, you still come out way ahead. So is it overpriced?
No dammit, you’re getting a bargain. On top of that, you’re getting everything neatly combined in one awesome package. Every way you look at it, it’s a sweet deal.
Here's the Pioneer DDJ ERGO homepe.
The Numark N4.
Serato DJ Intro software?
09/29/2011
Numark introduces the N4, an all in one four deck digital DJ controller and mixer. Very intriguing, one of its key features is it comes with Serato DJ Intro software. Does this mean Serato will start charging for software? Yeah, it seems that way.
The N4 looks great. Visit the Numark N4 page for a closer look.
The Need for More.
09/14/2011
Very interesting article at Skratchworx about DJ technology. Won’t spoil it for you. Here’s the link.
Is there a Doctor in the house!?
09/14/2011
There are some serious problems in the world today and last thing we need is yet another one.
Unfortunately Serato Scratch Live has added yet another to it with release of 2.3.1. Since it is Serato
we are confident an update is on the way to once again bring stability to our lovely planet.
DDJ-S1 & DDJ-T1
09/01/2011
All in one controllers are the future, and the battle to dominate it is just getting started.
Pioneer DJ has just announced a price drop on the DDJ-S1, now $999 and the DDJ-T1, now $899.
What’s been going down and what’s coming.
08/28/2011
Native Instruments is set to release TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 on October 4th.
The unit is a bit smaller and lighter and offers a bit less than the S4; only two channels as compared to the four on the S4.
There are also a few less functions available on it so make sure to check out its comparison page. The good news, street price is said to be $599.
If you’re a Traktor user and are looking for an all in one controller for some of your less demanding gigs, this may be a unit for you. As always, don’t buy 'til you try.
Serato Itch 2.0 has been out a bit and the results have been mixed.
Some are happy, some aren’t. Tune in, a video review on how it behaves on the Numark NS6 is on the way. And speaking of it, a comparison video between
the NS6 and the Pioneer DDJ-S1 is also in the works.
Scratch your eyes out.
Serato Scratch Live is now on version 2.3. We’ll be testing out the new version and once again throwing it head to head against Traktor 2’s latest version, so
be on a lookout for that.
Mac OS Lion needs child support.
Mac OS Lion still not supported by Serato or Native Instrument’s Traktor. Other audio related software companies are beginning to show support so it shouldn’t be long before they do the same.
Apple losing its core.
In ending we speak of the end of Steve Jobs as CEO of Apple. Will apple be the same? What do you think? Our thoughts on this coming soon.
The imixmag choice for
Best DJ
in the 2011 DJ EXPO EXHIBIT ROOM
is
DJ CHOPPS
08/13/2011
You’ve seen it before, there’s a contest, and one group or person clearly is the best performer. But at the end of it all the winner is someone who clearly wasn’t deserving. Our choice of BEST EXHIBIT ROOM DJ leaves the usual politics and the bullshit out the door and only comes down to raw skill which is exactly what everyone witnessed from DJ CHOPPS.
Check out a short video clip of DJ Chopps and witness for yourself.
Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS
07/25/2011
Is Numark on steroids or what? They’ve been pumping out products as fast as you can blink an eye. What can be interesting for DJs
who still want to have the ability to work with CDs (yeah they still make those) is the MIXDECK EXPRESS. It does Midi, has a built in
audio interface, can play off USB flash drives , and comes with Virtual DJ LE in North & South America. Oh, it will support Traktor 2 which is its included
software in Europe and Asia. The street price in the United States will be $499.
Official Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS page
Traktor 2 on the Numark NS6
by Uniquesquared.com
07/09/2011
Regardless of where it comes from, if it benefits DJs you will find it here. Case in point, the video below comes from uniquesquared.com.
Hit the photo to view it through youtube.
Make sure to visit the official Uniquesquared.com Youtube page, they have a lot of great videos and are good at explaining things quickly and clearly.
Numark NS6 video review #3.
Is the NS6 worth buying?
07/06/2011
view the video on youtube
Excuse me,
mind if I take a photo?
07/03/2011
As I walk around the New Jersey Garden State Plaza Mall I hear an all too familiar sound, the sound of a real live DJ.
I go to where it’s coming from, a Guess clothing store which has a few workers handing out sale flyers. I walk in, look at the setup, the DJ,
and listen to him for a short bit and immediately know I'm looking at a DJ who loves and takes pride in what he does. I walk up and say,
"I'm Angel of imixmag.com, a website for DJs. Do you mind if I take your photo?" He looks me in the face, smiles and says, “sure, why not." I take his photo, his information, and say my goodbyes to DJ Indian Fury - mission accomplished.
You see that's what imixmag.com represents, it's about the everyday DJ and the hard
work you put into doing the trade you hold so close to you heart. Yes, imixmag is all about you so
don't be surprised if you're DJing at a bar, lounge, or wherever, and a guy approaches you and says "I'm Angel from imixmag.com. Mind if I take your photo?"
Catch you at your gig - peace.
07/03/2011
DJ Indian Fury has been DJing over 13 years. He prides himself as being a DJ who can adapt to any crowd and can play it all.
He does mobile gigs in the New York tri-state area.
His gear:
Denon DN-S5000 CDJ decks, Denon HC-4500 midi controller, Denon DN-X500 mixer, Yorkville powered NX50 speakers, and Serato Sratch Live on a 15” Macbook Pro.
DJ Indian Fury’s quote on what he brings.
I love what I do and believe that I’m one of very few DJ's in the area that can adapt to any crowd, no matter the type of party. I’m also very willing to learn more about the business on a regular basis. I think it is said best that "if you are not learning every day, then you need to change your line of work.”
Want to be featured in imixmag.com?
It doesn’t matter if you DJ at a club, lounge, bar, are mobile, or at home. If you would like to be featured in imixmag.com send us your information.
Include the following in your email.
[1] A photo - DJ style photo, with equipment or DJ type pose
[2] Your DJ Name
[3] Area where you DJ (Country, City)
[4] List the equipment you use - be specific about equipment. Laptop Model, the OS, DJ Software, Mixer Model, Players, Amp, Speakers. Make sure to put brand and model number of equipment.
[5] If you want to include a linke to your website, include the website address.
[6] A short bio on the style/type of DJ you are, the music you play, and whatever else you want to share with the world
Email photos and info to imixmagdjs@gmail.com
American DJ Micro Lasers,
a side by side comparison
by DJ Brian S. Redd
06/28/2011
The American DJ Micro Lasers are absolutely amazing. At this price point it isn’t a matter of whether you will buy one, but on how many you will buy.
DJ Brian S. Redd, who is known for his great Youtube videos, gives you a side by side comparison of these three bad boys.
click to view video
You can visit Brian's Youtube homepage for more great videos.
Odyssey LSTANDM (laptop stand) video review and way to customize.
05/20/2011
View video through Youtube.
Odyssey, always on the case.
05/19/2011
Most of us are ready to complain and berate a company and its products when they don’t meet up to expectation, but most of us fail to give praise when praise is due. In this case, pardon the pun, we give a big shout out to Odyssey; yeah, the case guys.
Not too many companies follow through on their slogan. Odyssey's slogan is “Leading through innovation” and that’s exactly what they do. Because there aren’t many DJ case manufactures it would be easy for Odyssey to make lower quality products, but they don’t. Year after year they push the envelope and manufacture rugged and strong cases to protect the DJ gear we hold so close to our hearts. Not only are they rugged, they are also appealing to the eye.
You see Odyssey gets it, they understand how DJs need strong cases that are appealing. They offer them in various lines and colors; something for everyone. And let’s not forget their Laptop stands. The LstandM line with its various colors just adds that extra personal touch to your DJ setup.
We could go on forever about all their different quality products but that would just be plain silly. We just wanted to give big props to Odyssey for doing the right thing by DJs.
Make sure to visit the Odyssey website, they offer a lot more than just cases and are constantly adding new product styles to enhance the look of your setup.
Official Odyssey website
Midi mapping Traktor Kontrol X1 with Serato Scratch Live.
05/13/2011
Watch the video through Youtube
The life of a Superstar DJ.
Trailer for upcoming show.
05/04/2011
Want to see the life of a Superstar DJ?
Check out the video.
Serato Scratch Live
vs
Native Instruments
Traktor Scratch Pro 2.
The final verdict.
04/21/2011
Visit our Scratch Live Versus Native Instruments Traktor 2 page.
Is Youtube the new battleground for DJs?
video of DJ CERLA ON THE NUMARK NS7
04/18/2011
More and more DJs are showing off their skills on their Youtube videos. This seems to be a trend which is gaining momentum
and why not. Why go from club to club to get famous when you can go worldwide on Youtube and get famous overnight.
What are you waiting for? If you got the skills show them to the world.
View his video through Youtube.
Oh, check out the rest of his videos, DJ CERLA got skills.
Rane goes backwards?
SL2 for Serato Scratch Live.
Be Smart, Sell your SL1 & get the SL2.
04/07/2011
They went from the SL1 to the SL3, but now they take a step back and release the SL2. So does it offer anything new? Not really,
just a smaller compact size, without the auxilary in and out, but with a smaller price tag, $499.
So let’s get this straight, while Native Instruments is taking leaps forward with its Traktor 2, Rane is releasing products which keeps things as they are, quite interesting.
What Rane should do is offer a trade in value to all the poor saps that purchased the SL1 within the last eighteen months or so. That would be cool, if your SL1 has serial numbers blank through blank, you can go to the following retail locations with your SL1 and trade up for only $249. Since the SL1 uses the almost useless USB 1.1, it would kind of be the right thing to do, don’t you think.
However if you have a RANE SL1 unit do yourself a favor and sell it on ebay while you can get something for it. For $499 the SL2 is
an excellent entry into the stable world of Serato Scratch Live.
Here’s a link to the official Rane SL2 page.
You’ve got to check this out.
Inspiring piano rendition to “Live Your Life”
by Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys
01/28/2011
The beauty of music, and those that create it, is its ability to constantly evolve. Case in point, “Live Your Life” feat Shawnee
Taylor by Erick Morillo and Eddie Thoneick, it’s incredible on its own, but the beauty of that song inspired Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys to
throw down with his own freestyle. In our opinion it makes “Live Your Life” even more inspirational. Hit the image below to check it out through Youtube.
- Ronald Reagan
01/23/2012
Forget about 2011, the American DJ Micro Galaxian is probably the best bang for your dollar DJ light within the last ten years; if not ever. Its compact size and wow factor make this the best DJ light for mobile DJs and small to medium size venues. And at a price of $99 you should be ashamed if you don’t already have one.
Itching for Video?
You Got It.
01/20/2012
For years Serato Itch users have been raising hell over being unable to use the video plugin available for Scratch live; well raise hell no more. In March 2012 Serato will release Serato Video, a video plugin for both Serato Scratch Live and Serato Itch. Price is $149 and don't fret if you recently purchased Video-SL, recent purchase will entitle you to a free upgrade.
And then there was 4.
The Numark N4
01/04/2012
If you thought 2011 was the year of the DJ controller, forget about it. Here we are two minutes into 2012 and another new controller is on the way; the N4 from Numark.
Of course we will review the N4 when it arrives but for now check out the specs in the official Numark website.
TRAKTOR my ERGO.
01/04/2012
How does TRAKTOR and the ERGO work together? Read about it on our dedicated ERGO page
Serato DJ Intro on the Pioneer DDJ-ERGO-V. Read the review on our dedicated Ergo page.
OMG, it's Black & Beautiful
The Pioneer CDJ-850-K
11/30/2011
Up to this point there has been no real reason for me to upgrade my pair of CDJ- 800MK2s for the newer model CDJ-850; that is until now. Forget all the functions, bells and whistles; paint the bitch black and I’m all over it.
Just take a look; they definitely look more professional in black. And yes I understand, no one at my gigs is going to go crazy over them, and most won’t see them but that’s not the point. It’s all about what you desire and what makes you happy. I don’t do drugs, smoke cigs, nor gamble. My drug of choice is DJing. It’s clean, fun and brings joy to many. So forgive me while I indulge myself and go black and beautiful with the gear that I love. I deserve it. Do you?
By the way, the CDJ-350 will now be offered in silver, yawn.
Pioneer DDJ ERGO V video review.
How good is the SEXY?
11/30/2011
Yeah it looks hot and sexy, but how well does the Pioneer
DDJ ERGO function.
Click here and see for yourself.
11/27/2011
In general, when it came to DJ equipment, Black Friday sucked big time; the sales were pretty lame. Hopefully Cyber Monday will offer better deals.
If any good DJ bargains appear we will post it on the imixmag Facebook page.
11/24/2011
The following are some DJ Deals worthy of a look. We have been posting them on our facebook page as the deals appear. "Like" us in
Facebook, best way to know of deals and updates.
Native Instruments 50% off updates and upgrades.
link here
IDJNOW.COM Door Buster sale and 20% off coupon.
Here's the link to the PDF doorbuster page
20% off coupon sale with some exclusions.
American Dj Quad Phase light only $169.One of the best DJ lights on the market. Regualar price $199. Through Musiciansfriend.com, Use coupon code GIVETHANKS
American DJ Quad Phase light $169
ERGO Keeps Getting Better
11/16/2011
The Pioneer DDJ ERGO just keeps getting better by the day; it's now Serato DJ Intro friendly. And since Intro is a free download, it just makes the ERGO that much more of a bargain.
An updated verion of Serato DJ Intro will will be available for free download in mid December. The DDJ ERGO will need the latest firmware installed, 1.10, in order to use the Serato DJ Intro software.
Serato now supports Mac OS X Lion.
One small problem,
IT DON'T WORK RIGHT!
11/14/2011
Is it me or is something wrong here. Serato is now supporting Mac OS X Lion which sounds great, but here’s the kicker, known issues do not allow your hardware to function properly.
The following was posted by the Serato team in their forum.
Scratch Live 2.3 now supports Mac OS X Lion (10.7.X). The following are minor known issues that some users may encounter:
* Rane hardware core audio drivers do not install.
* Hanging/GUI not updating after computer goes to sleep.
We are working on these issues and will release a fix in a future release of Scratch Live.
Scratch Live 2.3 now supports Mac OS X Lion (10.7.X). The following are minor known issues that some users may encounter:
* Rane hardware core audio drivers do not install.
* Hanging/GUI not updating after computer goes to sleep.
We are working on these issues and will release a fix in a future release of Scratch Live
And you’ll find the same kind statements for other hardware.
So on behalf of DJs throughout the world we would like to thank the Serato team for supporting Mac OS Lion, even though their software doesn’t.
As always, this is just to poke fun at a little problem. We love Serato and bow at its glory.
PIONEER DDJ ERGO REVIEW PAGE UP
while we await its arrival
11/02/2011
The ridiculously sexy looking Pioneer DDJ ERGO are on their way and should be shipping to you by December 10th. At a street price of $599.99, the Pioneer DJ ERGO, which will come with
Virtual DJ LE, is on high demand.
We have ours on order and will have a video review within minutes of its arrival.
Here's the Pioneer DJ Homepage with ERGO video
Is the Apple Iphone good for business?
The Review REMIX.
10/19/2011
Apple’s new iOS5 operating system for the iphone finally brings true push notification for emails. Because of this, Apple Iphone can finally be called a true business phone. There is no longer a need to constantly check for emails; a big headache in previous ios versions. If you have an iphone you will benefit from a much improved battery life.
In short, ios5 finally makes the iphone the best smartphone on this planet and other planets which have agreed not to sell Samsung tablets.
House Music, it’s a Soul Thing.
And live for your listening pleasure
10/11/2011
To hear some real down to earth House Music by true grass roots House Music DJs look no further than NewAgeSoul.com.
It’s a live video and audio feed of various DJs which mix the best of today’s current House Music sensations, and yesterday’s Classics. Our recommendation, check out DJ Messy, he has an uncanny way of blending every track to sound like one you need to have. DJ Messy can be seen and heard live Sunday’s 6pm to 9pm Eastern Time.
Info and schedules can be found at newagesoul.com
What a slut.
Denon DJ teases us all.
10/10/2011
Apple computer reinvented the tease and now everyone is doing it; Denon DJ teases with an all new controller. The one thing you can tell from this teaser photo is that it prefers a dark setting.
What software will it support, probably all of them which means sooner or later no free updates for Serato itch. Since there are so many die hard Denon DJ Fans, we will definitely be doing a review when this product is released.
imixmag supports the
Occupy Wallstreet Movement
The facts are clear and its devastation can be seen throughout our country. The powerful financial institutions are well in their way into creating an economic collapse in this country. Make no mistakes about it, they are very aware of their actions and in their intent to do so.
They control every single economic and social aspect of our lives: wages, benefits, healthcare, prescription prices, home prices, Food prices, oil and energy prices, interest rates, 401ks, and even the laws which govern our country.
It is also evidently clear that the allegiance of our so called elected officials is with these powerful financial institutions.
Since their hold is so strong, no one really knows what can be done, but one thing is perfectly clear, something must be done, and since our government refuses to act
for the people, the people must act for themselves.
This struggle with the powerful is nothing new. History has shown that it has always been and will always be an ongoing battle.
But the time has come for the people in this moment of time to once again force a balance between the good of the many over the greed of a few.
Pioneer DJ ERGO.
Too Expensive? Do the Math.
09/29/2011
Is the suggested retail price of $699 (may have a lower street price) a bit high? Well let’s take a look. One Pioneer CDJ 200 alone would cost $399.
A Pioneer DJM 250 would cost around $349. Add it all up and that system would cost $1,147.00, and that doesn’t include the extensive midi controller
functions available on the ERGO. Even if you add the upgrade price to the full version of Virtual DJ Pro, you still come out way ahead. So is it overpriced?
No dammit, you’re getting a bargain. On top of that, you’re getting everything neatly combined in one awesome package. Every way you look at it, it’s a sweet deal.
Here's the Pioneer DDJ ERGO homepe.
The Numark N4.
Serato DJ Intro software?
09/29/2011
Numark introduces the N4, an all in one four deck digital DJ controller and mixer. Very intriguing, one of its key features is it comes with Serato DJ Intro software. Does this mean Serato will start charging for software? Yeah, it seems that way.
The N4 looks great. Visit the Numark N4 page for a closer look.
The Need for More.
09/14/2011
Very interesting article at Skratchworx about DJ technology. Won’t spoil it for you. Here’s the link.
Is there a Doctor in the house!?
09/14/2011
There are some serious problems in the world today and last thing we need is yet another one.
Unfortunately Serato Scratch Live has added yet another to it with release of 2.3.1. Since it is Serato
we are confident an update is on the way to once again bring stability to our lovely planet.
DDJ-S1 & DDJ-T1
09/01/2011
All in one controllers are the future, and the battle to dominate it is just getting started.
Pioneer DJ has just announced a price drop on the DDJ-S1, now $999 and the DDJ-T1, now $899.
What’s been going down and what’s coming.
08/28/2011
Native Instruments is set to release TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 on October 4th.
The unit is a bit smaller and lighter and offers a bit less than the S4; only two channels as compared to the four on the S4.
There are also a few less functions available on it so make sure to check out its comparison page. The good news, street price is said to be $599.
If you’re a Traktor user and are looking for an all in one controller for some of your less demanding gigs, this may be a unit for you. As always, don’t buy 'til you try.
Serato Itch 2.0 has been out a bit and the results have been mixed.
Some are happy, some aren’t. Tune in, a video review on how it behaves on the Numark NS6 is on the way. And speaking of it, a comparison video between
the NS6 and the Pioneer DDJ-S1 is also in the works.
Scratch your eyes out.
Serato Scratch Live is now on version 2.3. We’ll be testing out the new version and once again throwing it head to head against Traktor 2’s latest version, so
be on a lookout for that.
Mac OS Lion needs child support.
Mac OS Lion still not supported by Serato or Native Instrument’s Traktor. Other audio related software companies are beginning to show support so it shouldn’t be long before they do the same.
Apple losing its core.
In ending we speak of the end of Steve Jobs as CEO of Apple. Will apple be the same? What do you think? Our thoughts on this coming soon.
The imixmag choice for
Best DJ
in the 2011 DJ EXPO EXHIBIT ROOM
is
DJ CHOPPS
08/13/2011
You’ve seen it before, there’s a contest, and one group or person clearly is the best performer. But at the end of it all the winner is someone who clearly wasn’t deserving. Our choice of BEST EXHIBIT ROOM DJ leaves the usual politics and the bullshit out the door and only comes down to raw skill which is exactly what everyone witnessed from DJ CHOPPS.
Check out a short video clip of DJ Chopps and witness for yourself.
Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS
07/25/2011
Is Numark on steroids or what? They’ve been pumping out products as fast as you can blink an eye. What can be interesting for DJs
who still want to have the ability to work with CDs (yeah they still make those) is the MIXDECK EXPRESS. It does Midi, has a built in
audio interface, can play off USB flash drives , and comes with Virtual DJ LE in North & South America. Oh, it will support Traktor 2 which is its included
software in Europe and Asia. The street price in the United States will be $499.
Official Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS page
Traktor 2 on the Numark NS6
by Uniquesquared.com
07/09/2011
Regardless of where it comes from, if it benefits DJs you will find it here. Case in point, the video below comes from uniquesquared.com.
Hit the photo to view it through youtube.
Make sure to visit the official Uniquesquared.com Youtube page, they have a lot of great videos and are good at explaining things quickly and clearly.
Numark NS6 video review #3.
Is the NS6 worth buying?
07/06/2011
view the video on youtube
Excuse me,
mind if I take a photo?
07/03/2011
As I walk around the New Jersey Garden State Plaza Mall I hear an all too familiar sound, the sound of a real live DJ.
I go to where it’s coming from, a Guess clothing store which has a few workers handing out sale flyers. I walk in, look at the setup, the DJ,
and listen to him for a short bit and immediately know I'm looking at a DJ who loves and takes pride in what he does. I walk up and say,
"I'm Angel of imixmag.com, a website for DJs. Do you mind if I take your photo?" He looks me in the face, smiles and says, “sure, why not." I take his photo, his information, and say my goodbyes to DJ Indian Fury - mission accomplished.
You see that's what imixmag.com represents, it's about the everyday DJ and the hard
work you put into doing the trade you hold so close to you heart. Yes, imixmag is all about you so
don't be surprised if you're DJing at a bar, lounge, or wherever, and a guy approaches you and says "I'm Angel from imixmag.com. Mind if I take your photo?"
Catch you at your gig - peace.
07/03/2011
DJ Indian Fury has been DJing over 13 years. He prides himself as being a DJ who can adapt to any crowd and can play it all.
He does mobile gigs in the New York tri-state area.
His gear:
Denon DN-S5000 CDJ decks, Denon HC-4500 midi controller, Denon DN-X500 mixer, Yorkville powered NX50 speakers, and Serato Sratch Live on a 15” Macbook Pro.
DJ Indian Fury’s quote on what he brings.
I love what I do and believe that I’m one of very few DJ's in the area that can adapt to any crowd, no matter the type of party. I’m also very willing to learn more about the business on a regular basis. I think it is said best that "if you are not learning every day, then you need to change your line of work.”
Want to be featured in imixmag.com?
It doesn’t matter if you DJ at a club, lounge, bar, are mobile, or at home. If you would like to be featured in imixmag.com send us your information.
Include the following in your email.
[1] A photo - DJ style photo, with equipment or DJ type pose
[2] Your DJ Name
[3] Area where you DJ (Country, City)
[4] List the equipment you use - be specific about equipment. Laptop Model, the OS, DJ Software, Mixer Model, Players, Amp, Speakers. Make sure to put brand and model number of equipment.
[5] If you want to include a linke to your website, include the website address.
[6] A short bio on the style/type of DJ you are, the music you play, and whatever else you want to share with the world
Email photos and info to imixmagdjs@gmail.com
American DJ Micro Lasers,
a side by side comparison
by DJ Brian S. Redd
06/28/2011
The American DJ Micro Lasers are absolutely amazing. At this price point it isn’t a matter of whether you will buy one, but on how many you will buy.
DJ Brian S. Redd, who is known for his great Youtube videos, gives you a side by side comparison of these three bad boys.
click to view video
You can visit Brian's Youtube homepage for more great videos.
Odyssey LSTANDM (laptop stand) video review and way to customize.
05/20/2011
View video through Youtube.
Odyssey, always on the case.
05/19/2011
Most of us are ready to complain and berate a company and its products when they don’t meet up to expectation, but most of us fail to give praise when praise is due. In this case, pardon the pun, we give a big shout out to Odyssey; yeah, the case guys.
Not too many companies follow through on their slogan. Odyssey's slogan is “Leading through innovation” and that’s exactly what they do. Because there aren’t many DJ case manufactures it would be easy for Odyssey to make lower quality products, but they don’t. Year after year they push the envelope and manufacture rugged and strong cases to protect the DJ gear we hold so close to our hearts. Not only are they rugged, they are also appealing to the eye.
You see Odyssey gets it, they understand how DJs need strong cases that are appealing. They offer them in various lines and colors; something for everyone. And let’s not forget their Laptop stands. The LstandM line with its various colors just adds that extra personal touch to your DJ setup.
We could go on forever about all their different quality products but that would just be plain silly. We just wanted to give big props to Odyssey for doing the right thing by DJs.
Make sure to visit the Odyssey website, they offer a lot more than just cases and are constantly adding new product styles to enhance the look of your setup.
Official Odyssey website
Midi mapping Traktor Kontrol X1 with Serato Scratch Live.
05/13/2011
Watch the video through Youtube
The life of a Superstar DJ.
Trailer for upcoming show.
05/04/2011
Want to see the life of a Superstar DJ?
Check out the video.
Serato Scratch Live
vs
Native Instruments
Traktor Scratch Pro 2.
The final verdict.
04/21/2011
Visit our Scratch Live Versus Native Instruments Traktor 2 page.
Is Youtube the new battleground for DJs?
video of DJ CERLA ON THE NUMARK NS7
04/18/2011
More and more DJs are showing off their skills on their Youtube videos. This seems to be a trend which is gaining momentum
and why not. Why go from club to club to get famous when you can go worldwide on Youtube and get famous overnight.
What are you waiting for? If you got the skills show them to the world.
View his video through Youtube.
Oh, check out the rest of his videos, DJ CERLA got skills.
Rane goes backwards?
SL2 for Serato Scratch Live.
Be Smart, Sell your SL1 & get the SL2.
04/07/2011
They went from the SL1 to the SL3, but now they take a step back and release the SL2. So does it offer anything new? Not really,
just a smaller compact size, without the auxilary in and out, but with a smaller price tag, $499.
So let’s get this straight, while Native Instruments is taking leaps forward with its Traktor 2, Rane is releasing products which keeps things as they are, quite interesting.
What Rane should do is offer a trade in value to all the poor saps that purchased the SL1 within the last eighteen months or so. That would be cool, if your SL1 has serial numbers blank through blank, you can go to the following retail locations with your SL1 and trade up for only $249. Since the SL1 uses the almost useless USB 1.1, it would kind of be the right thing to do, don’t you think.
However if you have a RANE SL1 unit do yourself a favor and sell it on ebay while you can get something for it. For $499 the SL2 is
an excellent entry into the stable world of Serato Scratch Live.
Here’s a link to the official Rane SL2 page.
You’ve got to check this out.
Inspiring piano rendition to “Live Your Life”
by Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys
01/28/2011
The beauty of music, and those that create it, is its ability to constantly evolve. Case in point, “Live Your Life” feat Shawnee
Taylor by Erick Morillo and Eddie Thoneick, it’s incredible on its own, but the beauty of that song inspired Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys to
throw down with his own freestyle. In our opinion it makes “Live Your Life” even more inspirational. Hit the image below to check it out through Youtube.
01/23/2012
Forget about 2011, the American DJ Micro Galaxian is probably the best bang for your dollar DJ light within the last ten years; if not ever. Its compact size and wow factor make this the best DJ light for mobile DJs and small to medium size venues. And at a price of $99 you should be ashamed if you don’t already have one.
Itching for Video?
You Got It.
01/20/2012
For years Serato Itch users have been raising hell over being unable to use the video plugin available for Scratch live; well raise hell no more. In March 2012 Serato will release Serato Video, a video plugin for both Serato Scratch Live and Serato Itch. Price is $149 and don't fret if you recently purchased Video-SL, recent purchase will entitle you to a free upgrade.
And then there was 4.
The Numark N4
01/04/2012
If you thought 2011 was the year of the DJ controller, forget about it. Here we are two minutes into 2012 and another new controller is on the way; the N4 from Numark.
Of course we will review the N4 when it arrives but for now check out the specs in the official Numark website.
TRAKTOR my ERGO.
01/04/2012
How does TRAKTOR and the ERGO work together? Read about it on our dedicated ERGO page
Serato DJ Intro on the Pioneer DDJ-ERGO-V. Read the review on our dedicated Ergo page.
OMG, it's Black & Beautiful
The Pioneer CDJ-850-K
11/30/2011
Up to this point there has been no real reason for me to upgrade my pair of CDJ- 800MK2s for the newer model CDJ-850; that is until now. Forget all the functions, bells and whistles; paint the bitch black and I’m all over it.
Just take a look; they definitely look more professional in black. And yes I understand, no one at my gigs is going to go crazy over them, and most won’t see them but that’s not the point. It’s all about what you desire and what makes you happy. I don’t do drugs, smoke cigs, nor gamble. My drug of choice is DJing. It’s clean, fun and brings joy to many. So forgive me while I indulge myself and go black and beautiful with the gear that I love. I deserve it. Do you?
By the way, the CDJ-350 will now be offered in silver, yawn.
Pioneer DDJ ERGO V video review.
How good is the SEXY?
11/30/2011
Yeah it looks hot and sexy, but how well does the Pioneer
DDJ ERGO function.
Click here and see for yourself.
11/27/2011
In general, when it came to DJ equipment, Black Friday sucked big time; the sales were pretty lame. Hopefully Cyber Monday will offer better deals.
If any good DJ bargains appear we will post it on the imixmag Facebook page.
11/24/2011
The following are some DJ Deals worthy of a look. We have been posting them on our facebook page as the deals appear. "Like" us in
Facebook, best way to know of deals and updates.
Native Instruments 50% off updates and upgrades.
link here
IDJNOW.COM Door Buster sale and 20% off coupon.
Here's the link to the PDF doorbuster page
20% off coupon sale with some exclusions.
American Dj Quad Phase light only $169.One of the best DJ lights on the market. Regualar price $199. Through Musiciansfriend.com, Use coupon code GIVETHANKS
American DJ Quad Phase light $169
ERGO Keeps Getting Better
11/16/2011
The Pioneer DDJ ERGO just keeps getting better by the day; it's now Serato DJ Intro friendly. And since Intro is a free download, it just makes the ERGO that much more of a bargain.
An updated verion of Serato DJ Intro will will be available for free download in mid December. The DDJ ERGO will need the latest firmware installed, 1.10, in order to use the Serato DJ Intro software.
Serato now supports Mac OS X Lion.
One small problem,
IT DON'T WORK RIGHT!
11/14/2011
Is it me or is something wrong here. Serato is now supporting Mac OS X Lion which sounds great, but here’s the kicker, known issues do not allow your hardware to function properly.
The following was posted by the Serato team in their forum.
Scratch Live 2.3 now supports Mac OS X Lion (10.7.X). The following are minor known issues that some users may encounter:
* Rane hardware core audio drivers do not install.
* Hanging/GUI not updating after computer goes to sleep.
We are working on these issues and will release a fix in a future release of Scratch Live.
Scratch Live 2.3 now supports Mac OS X Lion (10.7.X). The following are minor known issues that some users may encounter:
* Rane hardware core audio drivers do not install.
* Hanging/GUI not updating after computer goes to sleep.
We are working on these issues and will release a fix in a future release of Scratch Live
And you’ll find the same kind statements for other hardware.
So on behalf of DJs throughout the world we would like to thank the Serato team for supporting Mac OS Lion, even though their software doesn’t.
As always, this is just to poke fun at a little problem. We love Serato and bow at its glory.
PIONEER DDJ ERGO REVIEW PAGE UP
while we await its arrival
11/02/2011
The ridiculously sexy looking Pioneer DDJ ERGO are on their way and should be shipping to you by December 10th. At a street price of $599.99, the Pioneer DJ ERGO, which will come with
Virtual DJ LE, is on high demand.
We have ours on order and will have a video review within minutes of its arrival.
Here's the Pioneer DJ Homepage with ERGO video
Is the Apple Iphone good for business?
The Review REMIX.
10/19/2011
Apple’s new iOS5 operating system for the iphone finally brings true push notification for emails. Because of this, Apple Iphone can finally be called a true business phone. There is no longer a need to constantly check for emails; a big headache in previous ios versions. If you have an iphone you will benefit from a much improved battery life.
In short, ios5 finally makes the iphone the best smartphone on this planet and other planets which have agreed not to sell Samsung tablets.
House Music, it’s a Soul Thing.
And live for your listening pleasure
10/11/2011
To hear some real down to earth House Music by true grass roots House Music DJs look no further than NewAgeSoul.com.
It’s a live video and audio feed of various DJs which mix the best of today’s current House Music sensations, and yesterday’s Classics. Our recommendation, check out DJ Messy, he has an uncanny way of blending every track to sound like one you need to have. DJ Messy can be seen and heard live Sunday’s 6pm to 9pm Eastern Time.
Info and schedules can be found at newagesoul.com
What a slut.
Denon DJ teases us all.
10/10/2011
Apple computer reinvented the tease and now everyone is doing it; Denon DJ teases with an all new controller. The one thing you can tell from this teaser photo is that it prefers a dark setting.
What software will it support, probably all of them which means sooner or later no free updates for Serato itch. Since there are so many die hard Denon DJ Fans, we will definitely be doing a review when this product is released.
imixmag supports the
Occupy Wallstreet Movement
The facts are clear and its devastation can be seen throughout our country. The powerful financial institutions are well in their way into creating an economic collapse in this country. Make no mistakes about it, they are very aware of their actions and in their intent to do so.
They control every single economic and social aspect of our lives: wages, benefits, healthcare, prescription prices, home prices, Food prices, oil and energy prices, interest rates, 401ks, and even the laws which govern our country.
It is also evidently clear that the allegiance of our so called elected officials is with these powerful financial institutions.
Since their hold is so strong, no one really knows what can be done, but one thing is perfectly clear, something must be done, and since our government refuses to act
for the people, the people must act for themselves.
This struggle with the powerful is nothing new. History has shown that it has always been and will always be an ongoing battle.
But the time has come for the people in this moment of time to once again force a balance between the good of the many over the greed of a few.
Pioneer DJ ERGO.
Too Expensive? Do the Math.
09/29/2011
Is the suggested retail price of $699 (may have a lower street price) a bit high? Well let’s take a look. One Pioneer CDJ 200 alone would cost $399.
A Pioneer DJM 250 would cost around $349. Add it all up and that system would cost $1,147.00, and that doesn’t include the extensive midi controller
functions available on the ERGO. Even if you add the upgrade price to the full version of Virtual DJ Pro, you still come out way ahead. So is it overpriced?
No dammit, you’re getting a bargain. On top of that, you’re getting everything neatly combined in one awesome package. Every way you look at it, it’s a sweet deal.
Here's the Pioneer DDJ ERGO homepe.
The Numark N4.
Serato DJ Intro software?
09/29/2011
Numark introduces the N4, an all in one four deck digital DJ controller and mixer. Very intriguing, one of its key features is it comes with Serato DJ Intro software. Does this mean Serato will start charging for software? Yeah, it seems that way.
The N4 looks great. Visit the Numark N4 page for a closer look.
The Need for More.
09/14/2011
Very interesting article at Skratchworx about DJ technology. Won’t spoil it for you. Here’s the link.
Is there a Doctor in the house!?
09/14/2011
There are some serious problems in the world today and last thing we need is yet another one.
Unfortunately Serato Scratch Live has added yet another to it with release of 2.3.1. Since it is Serato
we are confident an update is on the way to once again bring stability to our lovely planet.
DDJ-S1 & DDJ-T1
09/01/2011
All in one controllers are the future, and the battle to dominate it is just getting started.
Pioneer DJ has just announced a price drop on the DDJ-S1, now $999 and the DDJ-T1, now $899.
What’s been going down and what’s coming.
08/28/2011
Native Instruments is set to release TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 on October 4th.
The unit is a bit smaller and lighter and offers a bit less than the S4; only two channels as compared to the four on the S4.
There are also a few less functions available on it so make sure to check out its comparison page. The good news, street price is said to be $599.
If you’re a Traktor user and are looking for an all in one controller for some of your less demanding gigs, this may be a unit for you. As always, don’t buy 'til you try.
Serato Itch 2.0 has been out a bit and the results have been mixed.
Some are happy, some aren’t. Tune in, a video review on how it behaves on the Numark NS6 is on the way. And speaking of it, a comparison video between
the NS6 and the Pioneer DDJ-S1 is also in the works.
Scratch your eyes out.
Serato Scratch Live is now on version 2.3. We’ll be testing out the new version and once again throwing it head to head against Traktor 2’s latest version, so
be on a lookout for that.
Mac OS Lion needs child support.
Mac OS Lion still not supported by Serato or Native Instrument’s Traktor. Other audio related software companies are beginning to show support so it shouldn’t be long before they do the same.
Apple losing its core.
In ending we speak of the end of Steve Jobs as CEO of Apple. Will apple be the same? What do you think? Our thoughts on this coming soon.
The imixmag choice for
Best DJ
in the 2011 DJ EXPO EXHIBIT ROOM
is
DJ CHOPPS
08/13/2011
You’ve seen it before, there’s a contest, and one group or person clearly is the best performer. But at the end of it all the winner is someone who clearly wasn’t deserving. Our choice of BEST EXHIBIT ROOM DJ leaves the usual politics and the bullshit out the door and only comes down to raw skill which is exactly what everyone witnessed from DJ CHOPPS.
Check out a short video clip of DJ Chopps and witness for yourself.
Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS
07/25/2011
Is Numark on steroids or what? They’ve been pumping out products as fast as you can blink an eye. What can be interesting for DJs
who still want to have the ability to work with CDs (yeah they still make those) is the MIXDECK EXPRESS. It does Midi, has a built in
audio interface, can play off USB flash drives , and comes with Virtual DJ LE in North & South America. Oh, it will support Traktor 2 which is its included
software in Europe and Asia. The street price in the United States will be $499.
Official Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS page
Traktor 2 on the Numark NS6
by Uniquesquared.com
07/09/2011
Regardless of where it comes from, if it benefits DJs you will find it here. Case in point, the video below comes from uniquesquared.com.
Hit the photo to view it through youtube.
Make sure to visit the official Uniquesquared.com Youtube page, they have a lot of great videos and are good at explaining things quickly and clearly.
Numark NS6 video review #3.
Is the NS6 worth buying?
07/06/2011
view the video on youtube
Excuse me,
mind if I take a photo?
07/03/2011
As I walk around the New Jersey Garden State Plaza Mall I hear an all too familiar sound, the sound of a real live DJ.
I go to where it’s coming from, a Guess clothing store which has a few workers handing out sale flyers. I walk in, look at the setup, the DJ,
and listen to him for a short bit and immediately know I'm looking at a DJ who loves and takes pride in what he does. I walk up and say,
"I'm Angel of imixmag.com, a website for DJs. Do you mind if I take your photo?" He looks me in the face, smiles and says, “sure, why not." I take his photo, his information, and say my goodbyes to DJ Indian Fury - mission accomplished.
You see that's what imixmag.com represents, it's about the everyday DJ and the hard
work you put into doing the trade you hold so close to you heart. Yes, imixmag is all about you so
don't be surprised if you're DJing at a bar, lounge, or wherever, and a guy approaches you and says "I'm Angel from imixmag.com. Mind if I take your photo?"
Catch you at your gig - peace.
07/03/2011
DJ Indian Fury has been DJing over 13 years. He prides himself as being a DJ who can adapt to any crowd and can play it all.
He does mobile gigs in the New York tri-state area.
His gear:
Denon DN-S5000 CDJ decks, Denon HC-4500 midi controller, Denon DN-X500 mixer, Yorkville powered NX50 speakers, and Serato Sratch Live on a 15” Macbook Pro.
DJ Indian Fury’s quote on what he brings.
I love what I do and believe that I’m one of very few DJ's in the area that can adapt to any crowd, no matter the type of party. I’m also very willing to learn more about the business on a regular basis. I think it is said best that "if you are not learning every day, then you need to change your line of work.”
Want to be featured in imixmag.com?
It doesn’t matter if you DJ at a club, lounge, bar, are mobile, or at home. If you would like to be featured in imixmag.com send us your information.
Include the following in your email.
[1] A photo - DJ style photo, with equipment or DJ type pose
[2] Your DJ Name
[3] Area where you DJ (Country, City)
[4] List the equipment you use - be specific about equipment. Laptop Model, the OS, DJ Software, Mixer Model, Players, Amp, Speakers. Make sure to put brand and model number of equipment.
[5] If you want to include a linke to your website, include the website address.
[6] A short bio on the style/type of DJ you are, the music you play, and whatever else you want to share with the world
Email photos and info to imixmagdjs@gmail.com
American DJ Micro Lasers,
a side by side comparison
by DJ Brian S. Redd
06/28/2011
The American DJ Micro Lasers are absolutely amazing. At this price point it isn’t a matter of whether you will buy one, but on how many you will buy.
DJ Brian S. Redd, who is known for his great Youtube videos, gives you a side by side comparison of these three bad boys.
click to view video
You can visit Brian's Youtube homepage for more great videos.
Odyssey LSTANDM (laptop stand) video review and way to customize.
05/20/2011
View video through Youtube.
Odyssey, always on the case.
05/19/2011
Most of us are ready to complain and berate a company and its products when they don’t meet up to expectation, but most of us fail to give praise when praise is due. In this case, pardon the pun, we give a big shout out to Odyssey; yeah, the case guys.
Not too many companies follow through on their slogan. Odyssey's slogan is “Leading through innovation” and that’s exactly what they do. Because there aren’t many DJ case manufactures it would be easy for Odyssey to make lower quality products, but they don’t. Year after year they push the envelope and manufacture rugged and strong cases to protect the DJ gear we hold so close to our hearts. Not only are they rugged, they are also appealing to the eye.
You see Odyssey gets it, they understand how DJs need strong cases that are appealing. They offer them in various lines and colors; something for everyone. And let’s not forget their Laptop stands. The LstandM line with its various colors just adds that extra personal touch to your DJ setup.
We could go on forever about all their different quality products but that would just be plain silly. We just wanted to give big props to Odyssey for doing the right thing by DJs.
Make sure to visit the Odyssey website, they offer a lot more than just cases and are constantly adding new product styles to enhance the look of your setup.
Official Odyssey website
Midi mapping Traktor Kontrol X1 with Serato Scratch Live.
05/13/2011
Watch the video through Youtube
The life of a Superstar DJ.
Trailer for upcoming show.
05/04/2011
Want to see the life of a Superstar DJ?
Check out the video.
Serato Scratch Live
vs
Native Instruments
Traktor Scratch Pro 2.
The final verdict.
04/21/2011
Visit our Scratch Live Versus Native Instruments Traktor 2 page.
Is Youtube the new battleground for DJs?
video of DJ CERLA ON THE NUMARK NS7
04/18/2011
More and more DJs are showing off their skills on their Youtube videos. This seems to be a trend which is gaining momentum
and why not. Why go from club to club to get famous when you can go worldwide on Youtube and get famous overnight.
What are you waiting for? If you got the skills show them to the world.
View his video through Youtube.
Oh, check out the rest of his videos, DJ CERLA got skills.
Rane goes backwards?
SL2 for Serato Scratch Live.
Be Smart, Sell your SL1 & get the SL2.
04/07/2011
They went from the SL1 to the SL3, but now they take a step back and release the SL2. So does it offer anything new? Not really,
just a smaller compact size, without the auxilary in and out, but with a smaller price tag, $499.
So let’s get this straight, while Native Instruments is taking leaps forward with its Traktor 2, Rane is releasing products which keeps things as they are, quite interesting.
What Rane should do is offer a trade in value to all the poor saps that purchased the SL1 within the last eighteen months or so. That would be cool, if your SL1 has serial numbers blank through blank, you can go to the following retail locations with your SL1 and trade up for only $249. Since the SL1 uses the almost useless USB 1.1, it would kind of be the right thing to do, don’t you think.
However if you have a RANE SL1 unit do yourself a favor and sell it on ebay while you can get something for it. For $499 the SL2 is
an excellent entry into the stable world of Serato Scratch Live.
Here’s a link to the official Rane SL2 page.
You’ve got to check this out.
Inspiring piano rendition to “Live Your Life”
by Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys
01/28/2011
The beauty of music, and those that create it, is its ability to constantly evolve. Case in point, “Live Your Life” feat Shawnee
Taylor by Erick Morillo and Eddie Thoneick, it’s incredible on its own, but the beauty of that song inspired Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys to
throw down with his own freestyle. In our opinion it makes “Live Your Life” even more inspirational. Hit the image below to check it out through Youtube.
Itching for Video?
You Got It.
01/20/2012
For years Serato Itch users have been raising hell over being unable to use the video plugin available for Scratch live; well raise hell no more. In March 2012 Serato will release Serato Video, a video plugin for both Serato Scratch Live and Serato Itch. Price is $149 and don't fret if you recently purchased Video-SL, recent purchase will entitle you to a free upgrade.
And then there was 4.
The Numark N4
01/04/2012
If you thought 2011 was the year of the DJ controller, forget about it. Here we are two minutes into 2012 and another new controller is on the way; the N4 from Numark.
Of course we will review the N4 when it arrives but for now check out the specs in the official Numark website.
TRAKTOR my ERGO.
01/04/2012
How does TRAKTOR and the ERGO work together? Read about it on our dedicated ERGO page
Serato DJ Intro on the Pioneer DDJ-ERGO-V. Read the review on our dedicated Ergo page.
OMG, it's Black & Beautiful
The Pioneer CDJ-850-K
11/30/2011
Up to this point there has been no real reason for me to upgrade my pair of CDJ- 800MK2s for the newer model CDJ-850; that is until now. Forget all the functions, bells and whistles; paint the bitch black and I’m all over it.
Just take a look; they definitely look more professional in black. And yes I understand, no one at my gigs is going to go crazy over them, and most won’t see them but that’s not the point. It’s all about what you desire and what makes you happy. I don’t do drugs, smoke cigs, nor gamble. My drug of choice is DJing. It’s clean, fun and brings joy to many. So forgive me while I indulge myself and go black and beautiful with the gear that I love. I deserve it. Do you?
By the way, the CDJ-350 will now be offered in silver, yawn.
Pioneer DDJ ERGO V video review.
How good is the SEXY?
11/30/2011
Yeah it looks hot and sexy, but how well does the Pioneer
DDJ ERGO function.
Click here and see for yourself.
11/27/2011
In general, when it came to DJ equipment, Black Friday sucked big time; the sales were pretty lame. Hopefully Cyber Monday will offer better deals.
If any good DJ bargains appear we will post it on the imixmag Facebook page.
11/24/2011
The following are some DJ Deals worthy of a look. We have been posting them on our facebook page as the deals appear. "Like" us in
Facebook, best way to know of deals and updates.
Native Instruments 50% off updates and upgrades.
link here
IDJNOW.COM Door Buster sale and 20% off coupon.
Here's the link to the PDF doorbuster page
20% off coupon sale with some exclusions.
American Dj Quad Phase light only $169.One of the best DJ lights on the market. Regualar price $199. Through Musiciansfriend.com, Use coupon code GIVETHANKS
American DJ Quad Phase light $169
ERGO Keeps Getting Better
11/16/2011
The Pioneer DDJ ERGO just keeps getting better by the day; it's now Serato DJ Intro friendly. And since Intro is a free download, it just makes the ERGO that much more of a bargain.
An updated verion of Serato DJ Intro will will be available for free download in mid December. The DDJ ERGO will need the latest firmware installed, 1.10, in order to use the Serato DJ Intro software.
Serato now supports Mac OS X Lion.
One small problem,
IT DON'T WORK RIGHT!
11/14/2011
Is it me or is something wrong here. Serato is now supporting Mac OS X Lion which sounds great, but here’s the kicker, known issues do not allow your hardware to function properly.
The following was posted by the Serato team in their forum.
Scratch Live 2.3 now supports Mac OS X Lion (10.7.X). The following are minor known issues that some users may encounter:
* Rane hardware core audio drivers do not install.
* Hanging/GUI not updating after computer goes to sleep.
We are working on these issues and will release a fix in a future release of Scratch Live.
Scratch Live 2.3 now supports Mac OS X Lion (10.7.X). The following are minor known issues that some users may encounter:
* Rane hardware core audio drivers do not install.
* Hanging/GUI not updating after computer goes to sleep.
We are working on these issues and will release a fix in a future release of Scratch Live
And you’ll find the same kind statements for other hardware.
So on behalf of DJs throughout the world we would like to thank the Serato team for supporting Mac OS Lion, even though their software doesn’t.
As always, this is just to poke fun at a little problem. We love Serato and bow at its glory.
PIONEER DDJ ERGO REVIEW PAGE UP
while we await its arrival
11/02/2011
The ridiculously sexy looking Pioneer DDJ ERGO are on their way and should be shipping to you by December 10th. At a street price of $599.99, the Pioneer DJ ERGO, which will come with
Virtual DJ LE, is on high demand.
We have ours on order and will have a video review within minutes of its arrival.
Here's the Pioneer DJ Homepage with ERGO video
Is the Apple Iphone good for business?
The Review REMIX.
10/19/2011
Apple’s new iOS5 operating system for the iphone finally brings true push notification for emails. Because of this, Apple Iphone can finally be called a true business phone. There is no longer a need to constantly check for emails; a big headache in previous ios versions. If you have an iphone you will benefit from a much improved battery life.
In short, ios5 finally makes the iphone the best smartphone on this planet and other planets which have agreed not to sell Samsung tablets.
House Music, it’s a Soul Thing.
And live for your listening pleasure
10/11/2011
To hear some real down to earth House Music by true grass roots House Music DJs look no further than NewAgeSoul.com.
It’s a live video and audio feed of various DJs which mix the best of today’s current House Music sensations, and yesterday’s Classics. Our recommendation, check out DJ Messy, he has an uncanny way of blending every track to sound like one you need to have. DJ Messy can be seen and heard live Sunday’s 6pm to 9pm Eastern Time.
Info and schedules can be found at newagesoul.com
What a slut.
Denon DJ teases us all.
10/10/2011
Apple computer reinvented the tease and now everyone is doing it; Denon DJ teases with an all new controller. The one thing you can tell from this teaser photo is that it prefers a dark setting.
What software will it support, probably all of them which means sooner or later no free updates for Serato itch. Since there are so many die hard Denon DJ Fans, we will definitely be doing a review when this product is released.
imixmag supports the
Occupy Wallstreet Movement
The facts are clear and its devastation can be seen throughout our country. The powerful financial institutions are well in their way into creating an economic collapse in this country. Make no mistakes about it, they are very aware of their actions and in their intent to do so.
They control every single economic and social aspect of our lives: wages, benefits, healthcare, prescription prices, home prices, Food prices, oil and energy prices, interest rates, 401ks, and even the laws which govern our country.
It is also evidently clear that the allegiance of our so called elected officials is with these powerful financial institutions.
Since their hold is so strong, no one really knows what can be done, but one thing is perfectly clear, something must be done, and since our government refuses to act
for the people, the people must act for themselves.
This struggle with the powerful is nothing new. History has shown that it has always been and will always be an ongoing battle.
But the time has come for the people in this moment of time to once again force a balance between the good of the many over the greed of a few.
Pioneer DJ ERGO.
Too Expensive? Do the Math.
09/29/2011
Is the suggested retail price of $699 (may have a lower street price) a bit high? Well let’s take a look. One Pioneer CDJ 200 alone would cost $399.
A Pioneer DJM 250 would cost around $349. Add it all up and that system would cost $1,147.00, and that doesn’t include the extensive midi controller
functions available on the ERGO. Even if you add the upgrade price to the full version of Virtual DJ Pro, you still come out way ahead. So is it overpriced?
No dammit, you’re getting a bargain. On top of that, you’re getting everything neatly combined in one awesome package. Every way you look at it, it’s a sweet deal.
Here's the Pioneer DDJ ERGO homepe.
The Numark N4.
Serato DJ Intro software?
09/29/2011
Numark introduces the N4, an all in one four deck digital DJ controller and mixer. Very intriguing, one of its key features is it comes with Serato DJ Intro software. Does this mean Serato will start charging for software? Yeah, it seems that way.
The N4 looks great. Visit the Numark N4 page for a closer look.
The Need for More.
09/14/2011
Very interesting article at Skratchworx about DJ technology. Won’t spoil it for you. Here’s the link.
Is there a Doctor in the house!?
09/14/2011
There are some serious problems in the world today and last thing we need is yet another one.
Unfortunately Serato Scratch Live has added yet another to it with release of 2.3.1. Since it is Serato
we are confident an update is on the way to once again bring stability to our lovely planet.
DDJ-S1 & DDJ-T1
09/01/2011
All in one controllers are the future, and the battle to dominate it is just getting started.
Pioneer DJ has just announced a price drop on the DDJ-S1, now $999 and the DDJ-T1, now $899.
What’s been going down and what’s coming.
08/28/2011
Native Instruments is set to release TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 on October 4th.
The unit is a bit smaller and lighter and offers a bit less than the S4; only two channels as compared to the four on the S4.
There are also a few less functions available on it so make sure to check out its comparison page. The good news, street price is said to be $599.
If you’re a Traktor user and are looking for an all in one controller for some of your less demanding gigs, this may be a unit for you. As always, don’t buy 'til you try.
Serato Itch 2.0 has been out a bit and the results have been mixed.
Some are happy, some aren’t. Tune in, a video review on how it behaves on the Numark NS6 is on the way. And speaking of it, a comparison video between
the NS6 and the Pioneer DDJ-S1 is also in the works.
Scratch your eyes out.
Serato Scratch Live is now on version 2.3. We’ll be testing out the new version and once again throwing it head to head against Traktor 2’s latest version, so
be on a lookout for that.
Mac OS Lion needs child support.
Mac OS Lion still not supported by Serato or Native Instrument’s Traktor. Other audio related software companies are beginning to show support so it shouldn’t be long before they do the same.
Apple losing its core.
In ending we speak of the end of Steve Jobs as CEO of Apple. Will apple be the same? What do you think? Our thoughts on this coming soon.
The imixmag choice for
Best DJ
in the 2011 DJ EXPO EXHIBIT ROOM
is
DJ CHOPPS
08/13/2011
You’ve seen it before, there’s a contest, and one group or person clearly is the best performer. But at the end of it all the winner is someone who clearly wasn’t deserving. Our choice of BEST EXHIBIT ROOM DJ leaves the usual politics and the bullshit out the door and only comes down to raw skill which is exactly what everyone witnessed from DJ CHOPPS.
Check out a short video clip of DJ Chopps and witness for yourself.
Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS
07/25/2011
Is Numark on steroids or what? They’ve been pumping out products as fast as you can blink an eye. What can be interesting for DJs
who still want to have the ability to work with CDs (yeah they still make those) is the MIXDECK EXPRESS. It does Midi, has a built in
audio interface, can play off USB flash drives , and comes with Virtual DJ LE in North & South America. Oh, it will support Traktor 2 which is its included
software in Europe and Asia. The street price in the United States will be $499.
Official Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS page
Traktor 2 on the Numark NS6
by Uniquesquared.com
07/09/2011
Regardless of where it comes from, if it benefits DJs you will find it here. Case in point, the video below comes from uniquesquared.com.
Hit the photo to view it through youtube.
Make sure to visit the official Uniquesquared.com Youtube page, they have a lot of great videos and are good at explaining things quickly and clearly.
Numark NS6 video review #3.
Is the NS6 worth buying?
07/06/2011
view the video on youtube
Excuse me,
mind if I take a photo?
07/03/2011
As I walk around the New Jersey Garden State Plaza Mall I hear an all too familiar sound, the sound of a real live DJ.
I go to where it’s coming from, a Guess clothing store which has a few workers handing out sale flyers. I walk in, look at the setup, the DJ,
and listen to him for a short bit and immediately know I'm looking at a DJ who loves and takes pride in what he does. I walk up and say,
"I'm Angel of imixmag.com, a website for DJs. Do you mind if I take your photo?" He looks me in the face, smiles and says, “sure, why not." I take his photo, his information, and say my goodbyes to DJ Indian Fury - mission accomplished.
You see that's what imixmag.com represents, it's about the everyday DJ and the hard
work you put into doing the trade you hold so close to you heart. Yes, imixmag is all about you so
don't be surprised if you're DJing at a bar, lounge, or wherever, and a guy approaches you and says "I'm Angel from imixmag.com. Mind if I take your photo?"
Catch you at your gig - peace.
07/03/2011
DJ Indian Fury has been DJing over 13 years. He prides himself as being a DJ who can adapt to any crowd and can play it all.
He does mobile gigs in the New York tri-state area.
His gear:
Denon DN-S5000 CDJ decks, Denon HC-4500 midi controller, Denon DN-X500 mixer, Yorkville powered NX50 speakers, and Serato Sratch Live on a 15” Macbook Pro.
DJ Indian Fury’s quote on what he brings.
I love what I do and believe that I’m one of very few DJ's in the area that can adapt to any crowd, no matter the type of party. I’m also very willing to learn more about the business on a regular basis. I think it is said best that "if you are not learning every day, then you need to change your line of work.”
Want to be featured in imixmag.com?
It doesn’t matter if you DJ at a club, lounge, bar, are mobile, or at home. If you would like to be featured in imixmag.com send us your information.
Include the following in your email.
[1] A photo - DJ style photo, with equipment or DJ type pose
[2] Your DJ Name
[3] Area where you DJ (Country, City)
[4] List the equipment you use - be specific about equipment. Laptop Model, the OS, DJ Software, Mixer Model, Players, Amp, Speakers. Make sure to put brand and model number of equipment.
[5] If you want to include a linke to your website, include the website address.
[6] A short bio on the style/type of DJ you are, the music you play, and whatever else you want to share with the world
Email photos and info to imixmagdjs@gmail.com
American DJ Micro Lasers,
a side by side comparison
by DJ Brian S. Redd
06/28/2011
The American DJ Micro Lasers are absolutely amazing. At this price point it isn’t a matter of whether you will buy one, but on how many you will buy.
DJ Brian S. Redd, who is known for his great Youtube videos, gives you a side by side comparison of these three bad boys.
click to view video
You can visit Brian's Youtube homepage for more great videos.
Odyssey LSTANDM (laptop stand) video review and way to customize.
05/20/2011
View video through Youtube.
Odyssey, always on the case.
05/19/2011
Most of us are ready to complain and berate a company and its products when they don’t meet up to expectation, but most of us fail to give praise when praise is due. In this case, pardon the pun, we give a big shout out to Odyssey; yeah, the case guys.
Not too many companies follow through on their slogan. Odyssey's slogan is “Leading through innovation” and that’s exactly what they do. Because there aren’t many DJ case manufactures it would be easy for Odyssey to make lower quality products, but they don’t. Year after year they push the envelope and manufacture rugged and strong cases to protect the DJ gear we hold so close to our hearts. Not only are they rugged, they are also appealing to the eye.
You see Odyssey gets it, they understand how DJs need strong cases that are appealing. They offer them in various lines and colors; something for everyone. And let’s not forget their Laptop stands. The LstandM line with its various colors just adds that extra personal touch to your DJ setup.
We could go on forever about all their different quality products but that would just be plain silly. We just wanted to give big props to Odyssey for doing the right thing by DJs.
Make sure to visit the Odyssey website, they offer a lot more than just cases and are constantly adding new product styles to enhance the look of your setup.
Official Odyssey website
Midi mapping Traktor Kontrol X1 with Serato Scratch Live.
05/13/2011
Watch the video through Youtube
The life of a Superstar DJ.
Trailer for upcoming show.
05/04/2011
Want to see the life of a Superstar DJ?
Check out the video.
Serato Scratch Live
vs
Native Instruments
Traktor Scratch Pro 2.
The final verdict.
04/21/2011
Visit our Scratch Live Versus Native Instruments Traktor 2 page.
Is Youtube the new battleground for DJs?
video of DJ CERLA ON THE NUMARK NS7
04/18/2011
More and more DJs are showing off their skills on their Youtube videos. This seems to be a trend which is gaining momentum
and why not. Why go from club to club to get famous when you can go worldwide on Youtube and get famous overnight.
What are you waiting for? If you got the skills show them to the world.
View his video through Youtube.
Oh, check out the rest of his videos, DJ CERLA got skills.
Rane goes backwards?
SL2 for Serato Scratch Live.
Be Smart, Sell your SL1 & get the SL2.
04/07/2011
They went from the SL1 to the SL3, but now they take a step back and release the SL2. So does it offer anything new? Not really,
just a smaller compact size, without the auxilary in and out, but with a smaller price tag, $499.
So let’s get this straight, while Native Instruments is taking leaps forward with its Traktor 2, Rane is releasing products which keeps things as they are, quite interesting.
What Rane should do is offer a trade in value to all the poor saps that purchased the SL1 within the last eighteen months or so. That would be cool, if your SL1 has serial numbers blank through blank, you can go to the following retail locations with your SL1 and trade up for only $249. Since the SL1 uses the almost useless USB 1.1, it would kind of be the right thing to do, don’t you think.
However if you have a RANE SL1 unit do yourself a favor and sell it on ebay while you can get something for it. For $499 the SL2 is
an excellent entry into the stable world of Serato Scratch Live.
Here’s a link to the official Rane SL2 page.
You’ve got to check this out.
Inspiring piano rendition to “Live Your Life”
by Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys
01/28/2011
The beauty of music, and those that create it, is its ability to constantly evolve. Case in point, “Live Your Life” feat Shawnee
Taylor by Erick Morillo and Eddie Thoneick, it’s incredible on its own, but the beauty of that song inspired Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys to
throw down with his own freestyle. In our opinion it makes “Live Your Life” even more inspirational. Hit the image below to check it out through Youtube.
You Got It.
01/20/2012
For years Serato Itch users have been raising hell over being unable to use the video plugin available for Scratch live; well raise hell no more. In March 2012 Serato will release Serato Video, a video plugin for both Serato Scratch Live and Serato Itch. Price is $149 and don't fret if you recently purchased Video-SL, recent purchase will entitle you to a free upgrade.
And then there was 4.
The Numark N4
01/04/2012
If you thought 2011 was the year of the DJ controller, forget about it. Here we are two minutes into 2012 and another new controller is on the way; the N4 from Numark.
Of course we will review the N4 when it arrives but for now check out the specs in the official Numark website.
TRAKTOR my ERGO.
01/04/2012
How does TRAKTOR and the ERGO work together? Read about it on our dedicated ERGO page
Serato DJ Intro on the Pioneer DDJ-ERGO-V. Read the review on our dedicated Ergo page.
OMG, it's Black & Beautiful
The Pioneer CDJ-850-K
11/30/2011
Up to this point there has been no real reason for me to upgrade my pair of CDJ- 800MK2s for the newer model CDJ-850; that is until now. Forget all the functions, bells and whistles; paint the bitch black and I’m all over it.
Just take a look; they definitely look more professional in black. And yes I understand, no one at my gigs is going to go crazy over them, and most won’t see them but that’s not the point. It’s all about what you desire and what makes you happy. I don’t do drugs, smoke cigs, nor gamble. My drug of choice is DJing. It’s clean, fun and brings joy to many. So forgive me while I indulge myself and go black and beautiful with the gear that I love. I deserve it. Do you?
By the way, the CDJ-350 will now be offered in silver, yawn.
Pioneer DDJ ERGO V video review.
How good is the SEXY?
11/30/2011
Yeah it looks hot and sexy, but how well does the Pioneer
DDJ ERGO function.
Click here and see for yourself.
11/27/2011
In general, when it came to DJ equipment, Black Friday sucked big time; the sales were pretty lame. Hopefully Cyber Monday will offer better deals.
If any good DJ bargains appear we will post it on the imixmag Facebook page.
11/24/2011
The following are some DJ Deals worthy of a look. We have been posting them on our facebook page as the deals appear. "Like" us in
Facebook, best way to know of deals and updates.
Native Instruments 50% off updates and upgrades.
link here
IDJNOW.COM Door Buster sale and 20% off coupon.
Here's the link to the PDF doorbuster page
20% off coupon sale with some exclusions.
American Dj Quad Phase light only $169.One of the best DJ lights on the market. Regualar price $199. Through Musiciansfriend.com, Use coupon code GIVETHANKS
American DJ Quad Phase light $169
ERGO Keeps Getting Better
11/16/2011
The Pioneer DDJ ERGO just keeps getting better by the day; it's now Serato DJ Intro friendly. And since Intro is a free download, it just makes the ERGO that much more of a bargain.
An updated verion of Serato DJ Intro will will be available for free download in mid December. The DDJ ERGO will need the latest firmware installed, 1.10, in order to use the Serato DJ Intro software.
Serato now supports Mac OS X Lion.
One small problem,
IT DON'T WORK RIGHT!
11/14/2011
Is it me or is something wrong here. Serato is now supporting Mac OS X Lion which sounds great, but here’s the kicker, known issues do not allow your hardware to function properly.
The following was posted by the Serato team in their forum.
Scratch Live 2.3 now supports Mac OS X Lion (10.7.X). The following are minor known issues that some users may encounter:
* Rane hardware core audio drivers do not install.
* Hanging/GUI not updating after computer goes to sleep.
We are working on these issues and will release a fix in a future release of Scratch Live.
Scratch Live 2.3 now supports Mac OS X Lion (10.7.X). The following are minor known issues that some users may encounter:
* Rane hardware core audio drivers do not install.
* Hanging/GUI not updating after computer goes to sleep.
We are working on these issues and will release a fix in a future release of Scratch Live
And you’ll find the same kind statements for other hardware.
So on behalf of DJs throughout the world we would like to thank the Serato team for supporting Mac OS Lion, even though their software doesn’t.
As always, this is just to poke fun at a little problem. We love Serato and bow at its glory.
PIONEER DDJ ERGO REVIEW PAGE UP
while we await its arrival
11/02/2011
The ridiculously sexy looking Pioneer DDJ ERGO are on their way and should be shipping to you by December 10th. At a street price of $599.99, the Pioneer DJ ERGO, which will come with
Virtual DJ LE, is on high demand.
We have ours on order and will have a video review within minutes of its arrival.
Here's the Pioneer DJ Homepage with ERGO video
Is the Apple Iphone good for business?
The Review REMIX.
10/19/2011
Apple’s new iOS5 operating system for the iphone finally brings true push notification for emails. Because of this, Apple Iphone can finally be called a true business phone. There is no longer a need to constantly check for emails; a big headache in previous ios versions. If you have an iphone you will benefit from a much improved battery life.
In short, ios5 finally makes the iphone the best smartphone on this planet and other planets which have agreed not to sell Samsung tablets.
House Music, it’s a Soul Thing.
And live for your listening pleasure
10/11/2011
To hear some real down to earth House Music by true grass roots House Music DJs look no further than NewAgeSoul.com.
It’s a live video and audio feed of various DJs which mix the best of today’s current House Music sensations, and yesterday’s Classics. Our recommendation, check out DJ Messy, he has an uncanny way of blending every track to sound like one you need to have. DJ Messy can be seen and heard live Sunday’s 6pm to 9pm Eastern Time.
Info and schedules can be found at newagesoul.com
What a slut.
Denon DJ teases us all.
10/10/2011
Apple computer reinvented the tease and now everyone is doing it; Denon DJ teases with an all new controller. The one thing you can tell from this teaser photo is that it prefers a dark setting.
What software will it support, probably all of them which means sooner or later no free updates for Serato itch. Since there are so many die hard Denon DJ Fans, we will definitely be doing a review when this product is released.
imixmag supports the
Occupy Wallstreet Movement
The facts are clear and its devastation can be seen throughout our country. The powerful financial institutions are well in their way into creating an economic collapse in this country. Make no mistakes about it, they are very aware of their actions and in their intent to do so.
They control every single economic and social aspect of our lives: wages, benefits, healthcare, prescription prices, home prices, Food prices, oil and energy prices, interest rates, 401ks, and even the laws which govern our country.
It is also evidently clear that the allegiance of our so called elected officials is with these powerful financial institutions.
Since their hold is so strong, no one really knows what can be done, but one thing is perfectly clear, something must be done, and since our government refuses to act
for the people, the people must act for themselves.
This struggle with the powerful is nothing new. History has shown that it has always been and will always be an ongoing battle.
But the time has come for the people in this moment of time to once again force a balance between the good of the many over the greed of a few.
Pioneer DJ ERGO.
Too Expensive? Do the Math.
09/29/2011
Is the suggested retail price of $699 (may have a lower street price) a bit high? Well let’s take a look. One Pioneer CDJ 200 alone would cost $399.
A Pioneer DJM 250 would cost around $349. Add it all up and that system would cost $1,147.00, and that doesn’t include the extensive midi controller
functions available on the ERGO. Even if you add the upgrade price to the full version of Virtual DJ Pro, you still come out way ahead. So is it overpriced?
No dammit, you’re getting a bargain. On top of that, you’re getting everything neatly combined in one awesome package. Every way you look at it, it’s a sweet deal.
Here's the Pioneer DDJ ERGO homepe.
The Numark N4.
Serato DJ Intro software?
09/29/2011
Numark introduces the N4, an all in one four deck digital DJ controller and mixer. Very intriguing, one of its key features is it comes with Serato DJ Intro software. Does this mean Serato will start charging for software? Yeah, it seems that way.
The N4 looks great. Visit the Numark N4 page for a closer look.
The Need for More.
09/14/2011
Very interesting article at Skratchworx about DJ technology. Won’t spoil it for you. Here’s the link.
Is there a Doctor in the house!?
09/14/2011
There are some serious problems in the world today and last thing we need is yet another one.
Unfortunately Serato Scratch Live has added yet another to it with release of 2.3.1. Since it is Serato
we are confident an update is on the way to once again bring stability to our lovely planet.
DDJ-S1 & DDJ-T1
09/01/2011
All in one controllers are the future, and the battle to dominate it is just getting started.
Pioneer DJ has just announced a price drop on the DDJ-S1, now $999 and the DDJ-T1, now $899.
What’s been going down and what’s coming.
08/28/2011
Native Instruments is set to release TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 on October 4th.
The unit is a bit smaller and lighter and offers a bit less than the S4; only two channels as compared to the four on the S4.
There are also a few less functions available on it so make sure to check out its comparison page. The good news, street price is said to be $599.
If you’re a Traktor user and are looking for an all in one controller for some of your less demanding gigs, this may be a unit for you. As always, don’t buy 'til you try.
Serato Itch 2.0 has been out a bit and the results have been mixed.
Some are happy, some aren’t. Tune in, a video review on how it behaves on the Numark NS6 is on the way. And speaking of it, a comparison video between
the NS6 and the Pioneer DDJ-S1 is also in the works.
Scratch your eyes out.
Serato Scratch Live is now on version 2.3. We’ll be testing out the new version and once again throwing it head to head against Traktor 2’s latest version, so
be on a lookout for that.
Mac OS Lion needs child support.
Mac OS Lion still not supported by Serato or Native Instrument’s Traktor. Other audio related software companies are beginning to show support so it shouldn’t be long before they do the same.
Apple losing its core.
In ending we speak of the end of Steve Jobs as CEO of Apple. Will apple be the same? What do you think? Our thoughts on this coming soon.
The imixmag choice for
Best DJ
in the 2011 DJ EXPO EXHIBIT ROOM
is
DJ CHOPPS
08/13/2011
You’ve seen it before, there’s a contest, and one group or person clearly is the best performer. But at the end of it all the winner is someone who clearly wasn’t deserving. Our choice of BEST EXHIBIT ROOM DJ leaves the usual politics and the bullshit out the door and only comes down to raw skill which is exactly what everyone witnessed from DJ CHOPPS.
Check out a short video clip of DJ Chopps and witness for yourself.
Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS
07/25/2011
Is Numark on steroids or what? They’ve been pumping out products as fast as you can blink an eye. What can be interesting for DJs
who still want to have the ability to work with CDs (yeah they still make those) is the MIXDECK EXPRESS. It does Midi, has a built in
audio interface, can play off USB flash drives , and comes with Virtual DJ LE in North & South America. Oh, it will support Traktor 2 which is its included
software in Europe and Asia. The street price in the United States will be $499.
Official Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS page
Traktor 2 on the Numark NS6
by Uniquesquared.com
07/09/2011
Regardless of where it comes from, if it benefits DJs you will find it here. Case in point, the video below comes from uniquesquared.com.
Hit the photo to view it through youtube.
Make sure to visit the official Uniquesquared.com Youtube page, they have a lot of great videos and are good at explaining things quickly and clearly.
Numark NS6 video review #3.
Is the NS6 worth buying?
07/06/2011
view the video on youtube
Excuse me,
mind if I take a photo?
07/03/2011
As I walk around the New Jersey Garden State Plaza Mall I hear an all too familiar sound, the sound of a real live DJ.
I go to where it’s coming from, a Guess clothing store which has a few workers handing out sale flyers. I walk in, look at the setup, the DJ,
and listen to him for a short bit and immediately know I'm looking at a DJ who loves and takes pride in what he does. I walk up and say,
"I'm Angel of imixmag.com, a website for DJs. Do you mind if I take your photo?" He looks me in the face, smiles and says, “sure, why not." I take his photo, his information, and say my goodbyes to DJ Indian Fury - mission accomplished.
You see that's what imixmag.com represents, it's about the everyday DJ and the hard
work you put into doing the trade you hold so close to you heart. Yes, imixmag is all about you so
don't be surprised if you're DJing at a bar, lounge, or wherever, and a guy approaches you and says "I'm Angel from imixmag.com. Mind if I take your photo?"
Catch you at your gig - peace.
07/03/2011
DJ Indian Fury has been DJing over 13 years. He prides himself as being a DJ who can adapt to any crowd and can play it all.
He does mobile gigs in the New York tri-state area.
His gear:
Denon DN-S5000 CDJ decks, Denon HC-4500 midi controller, Denon DN-X500 mixer, Yorkville powered NX50 speakers, and Serato Sratch Live on a 15” Macbook Pro.
DJ Indian Fury’s quote on what he brings.
I love what I do and believe that I’m one of very few DJ's in the area that can adapt to any crowd, no matter the type of party. I’m also very willing to learn more about the business on a regular basis. I think it is said best that "if you are not learning every day, then you need to change your line of work.”
Want to be featured in imixmag.com?
It doesn’t matter if you DJ at a club, lounge, bar, are mobile, or at home. If you would like to be featured in imixmag.com send us your information.
Include the following in your email.
[1] A photo - DJ style photo, with equipment or DJ type pose
[2] Your DJ Name
[3] Area where you DJ (Country, City)
[4] List the equipment you use - be specific about equipment. Laptop Model, the OS, DJ Software, Mixer Model, Players, Amp, Speakers. Make sure to put brand and model number of equipment.
[5] If you want to include a linke to your website, include the website address.
[6] A short bio on the style/type of DJ you are, the music you play, and whatever else you want to share with the world
Email photos and info to imixmagdjs@gmail.com
American DJ Micro Lasers,
a side by side comparison
by DJ Brian S. Redd
06/28/2011
The American DJ Micro Lasers are absolutely amazing. At this price point it isn’t a matter of whether you will buy one, but on how many you will buy.
DJ Brian S. Redd, who is known for his great Youtube videos, gives you a side by side comparison of these three bad boys.
click to view video
You can visit Brian's Youtube homepage for more great videos.
Odyssey LSTANDM (laptop stand) video review and way to customize.
05/20/2011
View video through Youtube.
Odyssey, always on the case.
05/19/2011
Most of us are ready to complain and berate a company and its products when they don’t meet up to expectation, but most of us fail to give praise when praise is due. In this case, pardon the pun, we give a big shout out to Odyssey; yeah, the case guys.
Not too many companies follow through on their slogan. Odyssey's slogan is “Leading through innovation” and that’s exactly what they do. Because there aren’t many DJ case manufactures it would be easy for Odyssey to make lower quality products, but they don’t. Year after year they push the envelope and manufacture rugged and strong cases to protect the DJ gear we hold so close to our hearts. Not only are they rugged, they are also appealing to the eye.
You see Odyssey gets it, they understand how DJs need strong cases that are appealing. They offer them in various lines and colors; something for everyone. And let’s not forget their Laptop stands. The LstandM line with its various colors just adds that extra personal touch to your DJ setup.
We could go on forever about all their different quality products but that would just be plain silly. We just wanted to give big props to Odyssey for doing the right thing by DJs.
Make sure to visit the Odyssey website, they offer a lot more than just cases and are constantly adding new product styles to enhance the look of your setup.
Official Odyssey website
Midi mapping Traktor Kontrol X1 with Serato Scratch Live.
05/13/2011
Watch the video through Youtube
The life of a Superstar DJ.
Trailer for upcoming show.
05/04/2011
Want to see the life of a Superstar DJ?
Check out the video.
Serato Scratch Live
vs
Native Instruments
Traktor Scratch Pro 2.
The final verdict.
04/21/2011
Visit our Scratch Live Versus Native Instruments Traktor 2 page.
Is Youtube the new battleground for DJs?
video of DJ CERLA ON THE NUMARK NS7
04/18/2011
More and more DJs are showing off their skills on their Youtube videos. This seems to be a trend which is gaining momentum
and why not. Why go from club to club to get famous when you can go worldwide on Youtube and get famous overnight.
What are you waiting for? If you got the skills show them to the world.
View his video through Youtube.
Oh, check out the rest of his videos, DJ CERLA got skills.
Rane goes backwards?
SL2 for Serato Scratch Live.
Be Smart, Sell your SL1 & get the SL2.
04/07/2011
They went from the SL1 to the SL3, but now they take a step back and release the SL2. So does it offer anything new? Not really,
just a smaller compact size, without the auxilary in and out, but with a smaller price tag, $499.
So let’s get this straight, while Native Instruments is taking leaps forward with its Traktor 2, Rane is releasing products which keeps things as they are, quite interesting.
What Rane should do is offer a trade in value to all the poor saps that purchased the SL1 within the last eighteen months or so. That would be cool, if your SL1 has serial numbers blank through blank, you can go to the following retail locations with your SL1 and trade up for only $249. Since the SL1 uses the almost useless USB 1.1, it would kind of be the right thing to do, don’t you think.
However if you have a RANE SL1 unit do yourself a favor and sell it on ebay while you can get something for it. For $499 the SL2 is
an excellent entry into the stable world of Serato Scratch Live.
Here’s a link to the official Rane SL2 page.
You’ve got to check this out.
Inspiring piano rendition to “Live Your Life”
by Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys
01/28/2011
The beauty of music, and those that create it, is its ability to constantly evolve. Case in point, “Live Your Life” feat Shawnee
Taylor by Erick Morillo and Eddie Thoneick, it’s incredible on its own, but the beauty of that song inspired Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys to
throw down with his own freestyle. In our opinion it makes “Live Your Life” even more inspirational. Hit the image below to check it out through Youtube.
And then there was 4.
The Numark N4
01/04/2012
If you thought 2011 was the year of the DJ controller, forget about it. Here we are two minutes into 2012 and another new controller is on the way; the N4 from Numark.
Of course we will review the N4 when it arrives but for now check out the specs in the official Numark website.
TRAKTOR my ERGO.
01/04/2012
How does TRAKTOR and the ERGO work together? Read about it on our dedicated ERGO page
Serato DJ Intro on the Pioneer DDJ-ERGO-V. Read the review on our dedicated Ergo page.
OMG, it's Black & Beautiful
The Pioneer CDJ-850-K
11/30/2011
Up to this point there has been no real reason for me to upgrade my pair of CDJ- 800MK2s for the newer model CDJ-850; that is until now. Forget all the functions, bells and whistles; paint the bitch black and I’m all over it.
Just take a look; they definitely look more professional in black. And yes I understand, no one at my gigs is going to go crazy over them, and most won’t see them but that’s not the point. It’s all about what you desire and what makes you happy. I don’t do drugs, smoke cigs, nor gamble. My drug of choice is DJing. It’s clean, fun and brings joy to many. So forgive me while I indulge myself and go black and beautiful with the gear that I love. I deserve it. Do you?
By the way, the CDJ-350 will now be offered in silver, yawn.
Pioneer DDJ ERGO V video review.
How good is the SEXY?
11/30/2011
Yeah it looks hot and sexy, but how well does the Pioneer
DDJ ERGO function.
Click here and see for yourself.
11/27/2011
In general, when it came to DJ equipment, Black Friday sucked big time; the sales were pretty lame. Hopefully Cyber Monday will offer better deals.
If any good DJ bargains appear we will post it on the imixmag Facebook page.
11/24/2011
The following are some DJ Deals worthy of a look. We have been posting them on our facebook page as the deals appear. "Like" us in
Facebook, best way to know of deals and updates.
Native Instruments 50% off updates and upgrades.
link here
IDJNOW.COM Door Buster sale and 20% off coupon.
Here's the link to the PDF doorbuster page
20% off coupon sale with some exclusions.
American Dj Quad Phase light only $169.One of the best DJ lights on the market. Regualar price $199. Through Musiciansfriend.com, Use coupon code GIVETHANKS
American DJ Quad Phase light $169
ERGO Keeps Getting Better
11/16/2011
The Pioneer DDJ ERGO just keeps getting better by the day; it's now Serato DJ Intro friendly. And since Intro is a free download, it just makes the ERGO that much more of a bargain.
An updated verion of Serato DJ Intro will will be available for free download in mid December. The DDJ ERGO will need the latest firmware installed, 1.10, in order to use the Serato DJ Intro software.
Serato now supports Mac OS X Lion.
One small problem,
IT DON'T WORK RIGHT!
11/14/2011
Is it me or is something wrong here. Serato is now supporting Mac OS X Lion which sounds great, but here’s the kicker, known issues do not allow your hardware to function properly.
The following was posted by the Serato team in their forum.
Scratch Live 2.3 now supports Mac OS X Lion (10.7.X). The following are minor known issues that some users may encounter:
* Rane hardware core audio drivers do not install.
* Hanging/GUI not updating after computer goes to sleep.
We are working on these issues and will release a fix in a future release of Scratch Live.
Scratch Live 2.3 now supports Mac OS X Lion (10.7.X). The following are minor known issues that some users may encounter:
* Rane hardware core audio drivers do not install.
* Hanging/GUI not updating after computer goes to sleep.
We are working on these issues and will release a fix in a future release of Scratch Live
And you’ll find the same kind statements for other hardware.
So on behalf of DJs throughout the world we would like to thank the Serato team for supporting Mac OS Lion, even though their software doesn’t.
As always, this is just to poke fun at a little problem. We love Serato and bow at its glory.
PIONEER DDJ ERGO REVIEW PAGE UP
while we await its arrival
11/02/2011
The ridiculously sexy looking Pioneer DDJ ERGO are on their way and should be shipping to you by December 10th. At a street price of $599.99, the Pioneer DJ ERGO, which will come with
Virtual DJ LE, is on high demand.
We have ours on order and will have a video review within minutes of its arrival.
Here's the Pioneer DJ Homepage with ERGO video
Is the Apple Iphone good for business?
The Review REMIX.
10/19/2011
Apple’s new iOS5 operating system for the iphone finally brings true push notification for emails. Because of this, Apple Iphone can finally be called a true business phone. There is no longer a need to constantly check for emails; a big headache in previous ios versions. If you have an iphone you will benefit from a much improved battery life.
In short, ios5 finally makes the iphone the best smartphone on this planet and other planets which have agreed not to sell Samsung tablets.
House Music, it’s a Soul Thing.
And live for your listening pleasure
10/11/2011
To hear some real down to earth House Music by true grass roots House Music DJs look no further than NewAgeSoul.com.
It’s a live video and audio feed of various DJs which mix the best of today’s current House Music sensations, and yesterday’s Classics. Our recommendation, check out DJ Messy, he has an uncanny way of blending every track to sound like one you need to have. DJ Messy can be seen and heard live Sunday’s 6pm to 9pm Eastern Time.
Info and schedules can be found at newagesoul.com
What a slut.
Denon DJ teases us all.
10/10/2011
Apple computer reinvented the tease and now everyone is doing it; Denon DJ teases with an all new controller. The one thing you can tell from this teaser photo is that it prefers a dark setting.
What software will it support, probably all of them which means sooner or later no free updates for Serato itch. Since there are so many die hard Denon DJ Fans, we will definitely be doing a review when this product is released.
imixmag supports the
Occupy Wallstreet Movement
The facts are clear and its devastation can be seen throughout our country. The powerful financial institutions are well in their way into creating an economic collapse in this country. Make no mistakes about it, they are very aware of their actions and in their intent to do so.
They control every single economic and social aspect of our lives: wages, benefits, healthcare, prescription prices, home prices, Food prices, oil and energy prices, interest rates, 401ks, and even the laws which govern our country.
It is also evidently clear that the allegiance of our so called elected officials is with these powerful financial institutions.
Since their hold is so strong, no one really knows what can be done, but one thing is perfectly clear, something must be done, and since our government refuses to act
for the people, the people must act for themselves.
This struggle with the powerful is nothing new. History has shown that it has always been and will always be an ongoing battle.
But the time has come for the people in this moment of time to once again force a balance between the good of the many over the greed of a few.
Pioneer DJ ERGO.
Too Expensive? Do the Math.
09/29/2011
Is the suggested retail price of $699 (may have a lower street price) a bit high? Well let’s take a look. One Pioneer CDJ 200 alone would cost $399.
A Pioneer DJM 250 would cost around $349. Add it all up and that system would cost $1,147.00, and that doesn’t include the extensive midi controller
functions available on the ERGO. Even if you add the upgrade price to the full version of Virtual DJ Pro, you still come out way ahead. So is it overpriced?
No dammit, you’re getting a bargain. On top of that, you’re getting everything neatly combined in one awesome package. Every way you look at it, it’s a sweet deal.
Here's the Pioneer DDJ ERGO homepe.
The Numark N4.
Serato DJ Intro software?
09/29/2011
Numark introduces the N4, an all in one four deck digital DJ controller and mixer. Very intriguing, one of its key features is it comes with Serato DJ Intro software. Does this mean Serato will start charging for software? Yeah, it seems that way.
The N4 looks great. Visit the Numark N4 page for a closer look.
The Need for More.
09/14/2011
Very interesting article at Skratchworx about DJ technology. Won’t spoil it for you. Here’s the link.
Is there a Doctor in the house!?
09/14/2011
There are some serious problems in the world today and last thing we need is yet another one.
Unfortunately Serato Scratch Live has added yet another to it with release of 2.3.1. Since it is Serato
we are confident an update is on the way to once again bring stability to our lovely planet.
DDJ-S1 & DDJ-T1
09/01/2011
All in one controllers are the future, and the battle to dominate it is just getting started.
Pioneer DJ has just announced a price drop on the DDJ-S1, now $999 and the DDJ-T1, now $899.
What’s been going down and what’s coming.
08/28/2011
Native Instruments is set to release TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 on October 4th.
The unit is a bit smaller and lighter and offers a bit less than the S4; only two channels as compared to the four on the S4.
There are also a few less functions available on it so make sure to check out its comparison page. The good news, street price is said to be $599.
If you’re a Traktor user and are looking for an all in one controller for some of your less demanding gigs, this may be a unit for you. As always, don’t buy 'til you try.
Serato Itch 2.0 has been out a bit and the results have been mixed.
Some are happy, some aren’t. Tune in, a video review on how it behaves on the Numark NS6 is on the way. And speaking of it, a comparison video between
the NS6 and the Pioneer DDJ-S1 is also in the works.
Scratch your eyes out.
Serato Scratch Live is now on version 2.3. We’ll be testing out the new version and once again throwing it head to head against Traktor 2’s latest version, so
be on a lookout for that.
Mac OS Lion needs child support.
Mac OS Lion still not supported by Serato or Native Instrument’s Traktor. Other audio related software companies are beginning to show support so it shouldn’t be long before they do the same.
Apple losing its core.
In ending we speak of the end of Steve Jobs as CEO of Apple. Will apple be the same? What do you think? Our thoughts on this coming soon.
The imixmag choice for
Best DJ
in the 2011 DJ EXPO EXHIBIT ROOM
is
DJ CHOPPS
08/13/2011
You’ve seen it before, there’s a contest, and one group or person clearly is the best performer. But at the end of it all the winner is someone who clearly wasn’t deserving. Our choice of BEST EXHIBIT ROOM DJ leaves the usual politics and the bullshit out the door and only comes down to raw skill which is exactly what everyone witnessed from DJ CHOPPS.
Check out a short video clip of DJ Chopps and witness for yourself.
Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS
07/25/2011
Is Numark on steroids or what? They’ve been pumping out products as fast as you can blink an eye. What can be interesting for DJs
who still want to have the ability to work with CDs (yeah they still make those) is the MIXDECK EXPRESS. It does Midi, has a built in
audio interface, can play off USB flash drives , and comes with Virtual DJ LE in North & South America. Oh, it will support Traktor 2 which is its included
software in Europe and Asia. The street price in the United States will be $499.
Official Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS page
Traktor 2 on the Numark NS6
by Uniquesquared.com
07/09/2011
Regardless of where it comes from, if it benefits DJs you will find it here. Case in point, the video below comes from uniquesquared.com.
Hit the photo to view it through youtube.
Make sure to visit the official Uniquesquared.com Youtube page, they have a lot of great videos and are good at explaining things quickly and clearly.
Numark NS6 video review #3.
Is the NS6 worth buying?
07/06/2011
view the video on youtube
Excuse me,
mind if I take a photo?
07/03/2011
As I walk around the New Jersey Garden State Plaza Mall I hear an all too familiar sound, the sound of a real live DJ.
I go to where it’s coming from, a Guess clothing store which has a few workers handing out sale flyers. I walk in, look at the setup, the DJ,
and listen to him for a short bit and immediately know I'm looking at a DJ who loves and takes pride in what he does. I walk up and say,
"I'm Angel of imixmag.com, a website for DJs. Do you mind if I take your photo?" He looks me in the face, smiles and says, “sure, why not." I take his photo, his information, and say my goodbyes to DJ Indian Fury - mission accomplished.
You see that's what imixmag.com represents, it's about the everyday DJ and the hard
work you put into doing the trade you hold so close to you heart. Yes, imixmag is all about you so
don't be surprised if you're DJing at a bar, lounge, or wherever, and a guy approaches you and says "I'm Angel from imixmag.com. Mind if I take your photo?"
Catch you at your gig - peace.
07/03/2011
DJ Indian Fury has been DJing over 13 years. He prides himself as being a DJ who can adapt to any crowd and can play it all.
He does mobile gigs in the New York tri-state area.
His gear:
Denon DN-S5000 CDJ decks, Denon HC-4500 midi controller, Denon DN-X500 mixer, Yorkville powered NX50 speakers, and Serato Sratch Live on a 15” Macbook Pro.
DJ Indian Fury’s quote on what he brings.
I love what I do and believe that I’m one of very few DJ's in the area that can adapt to any crowd, no matter the type of party. I’m also very willing to learn more about the business on a regular basis. I think it is said best that "if you are not learning every day, then you need to change your line of work.”
Want to be featured in imixmag.com?
It doesn’t matter if you DJ at a club, lounge, bar, are mobile, or at home. If you would like to be featured in imixmag.com send us your information.
Include the following in your email.
[1] A photo - DJ style photo, with equipment or DJ type pose
[2] Your DJ Name
[3] Area where you DJ (Country, City)
[4] List the equipment you use - be specific about equipment. Laptop Model, the OS, DJ Software, Mixer Model, Players, Amp, Speakers. Make sure to put brand and model number of equipment.
[5] If you want to include a linke to your website, include the website address.
[6] A short bio on the style/type of DJ you are, the music you play, and whatever else you want to share with the world
Email photos and info to imixmagdjs@gmail.com
American DJ Micro Lasers,
a side by side comparison
by DJ Brian S. Redd
06/28/2011
The American DJ Micro Lasers are absolutely amazing. At this price point it isn’t a matter of whether you will buy one, but on how many you will buy.
DJ Brian S. Redd, who is known for his great Youtube videos, gives you a side by side comparison of these three bad boys.
click to view video
You can visit Brian's Youtube homepage for more great videos.
Odyssey LSTANDM (laptop stand) video review and way to customize.
05/20/2011
View video through Youtube.
Odyssey, always on the case.
05/19/2011
Most of us are ready to complain and berate a company and its products when they don’t meet up to expectation, but most of us fail to give praise when praise is due. In this case, pardon the pun, we give a big shout out to Odyssey; yeah, the case guys.
Not too many companies follow through on their slogan. Odyssey's slogan is “Leading through innovation” and that’s exactly what they do. Because there aren’t many DJ case manufactures it would be easy for Odyssey to make lower quality products, but they don’t. Year after year they push the envelope and manufacture rugged and strong cases to protect the DJ gear we hold so close to our hearts. Not only are they rugged, they are also appealing to the eye.
You see Odyssey gets it, they understand how DJs need strong cases that are appealing. They offer them in various lines and colors; something for everyone. And let’s not forget their Laptop stands. The LstandM line with its various colors just adds that extra personal touch to your DJ setup.
We could go on forever about all their different quality products but that would just be plain silly. We just wanted to give big props to Odyssey for doing the right thing by DJs.
Make sure to visit the Odyssey website, they offer a lot more than just cases and are constantly adding new product styles to enhance the look of your setup.
Official Odyssey website
Midi mapping Traktor Kontrol X1 with Serato Scratch Live.
05/13/2011
Watch the video through Youtube
The life of a Superstar DJ.
Trailer for upcoming show.
05/04/2011
Want to see the life of a Superstar DJ?
Check out the video.
Serato Scratch Live
vs
Native Instruments
Traktor Scratch Pro 2.
The final verdict.
04/21/2011
Visit our Scratch Live Versus Native Instruments Traktor 2 page.
Is Youtube the new battleground for DJs?
video of DJ CERLA ON THE NUMARK NS7
04/18/2011
More and more DJs are showing off their skills on their Youtube videos. This seems to be a trend which is gaining momentum
and why not. Why go from club to club to get famous when you can go worldwide on Youtube and get famous overnight.
What are you waiting for? If you got the skills show them to the world.
View his video through Youtube.
Oh, check out the rest of his videos, DJ CERLA got skills.
Rane goes backwards?
SL2 for Serato Scratch Live.
Be Smart, Sell your SL1 & get the SL2.
04/07/2011
They went from the SL1 to the SL3, but now they take a step back and release the SL2. So does it offer anything new? Not really,
just a smaller compact size, without the auxilary in and out, but with a smaller price tag, $499.
So let’s get this straight, while Native Instruments is taking leaps forward with its Traktor 2, Rane is releasing products which keeps things as they are, quite interesting.
What Rane should do is offer a trade in value to all the poor saps that purchased the SL1 within the last eighteen months or so. That would be cool, if your SL1 has serial numbers blank through blank, you can go to the following retail locations with your SL1 and trade up for only $249. Since the SL1 uses the almost useless USB 1.1, it would kind of be the right thing to do, don’t you think.
However if you have a RANE SL1 unit do yourself a favor and sell it on ebay while you can get something for it. For $499 the SL2 is
an excellent entry into the stable world of Serato Scratch Live.
Here’s a link to the official Rane SL2 page.
You’ve got to check this out.
Inspiring piano rendition to “Live Your Life”
by Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys
01/28/2011
The beauty of music, and those that create it, is its ability to constantly evolve. Case in point, “Live Your Life” feat Shawnee
Taylor by Erick Morillo and Eddie Thoneick, it’s incredible on its own, but the beauty of that song inspired Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys to
throw down with his own freestyle. In our opinion it makes “Live Your Life” even more inspirational. Hit the image below to check it out through Youtube.
Of course we will review the N4 when it arrives but for now check out the specs in the official Numark website.
TRAKTOR my ERGO.
01/04/2012
How does TRAKTOR and the ERGO work together? Read about it on our dedicated ERGO page
Serato DJ Intro on the Pioneer DDJ-ERGO-V. Read the review on our dedicated Ergo page.
OMG, it's Black & Beautiful
The Pioneer CDJ-850-K
11/30/2011
Up to this point there has been no real reason for me to upgrade my pair of CDJ- 800MK2s for the newer model CDJ-850; that is until now. Forget all the functions, bells and whistles; paint the bitch black and I’m all over it.
Just take a look; they definitely look more professional in black. And yes I understand, no one at my gigs is going to go crazy over them, and most won’t see them but that’s not the point. It’s all about what you desire and what makes you happy. I don’t do drugs, smoke cigs, nor gamble. My drug of choice is DJing. It’s clean, fun and brings joy to many. So forgive me while I indulge myself and go black and beautiful with the gear that I love. I deserve it. Do you?
By the way, the CDJ-350 will now be offered in silver, yawn.
Pioneer DDJ ERGO V video review.
How good is the SEXY?
11/30/2011
Yeah it looks hot and sexy, but how well does the Pioneer
DDJ ERGO function.
Click here and see for yourself.
11/27/2011
In general, when it came to DJ equipment, Black Friday sucked big time; the sales were pretty lame. Hopefully Cyber Monday will offer better deals.
If any good DJ bargains appear we will post it on the imixmag Facebook page.
11/24/2011
The following are some DJ Deals worthy of a look. We have been posting them on our facebook page as the deals appear. "Like" us in
Facebook, best way to know of deals and updates.
Native Instruments 50% off updates and upgrades.
link here
IDJNOW.COM Door Buster sale and 20% off coupon.
Here's the link to the PDF doorbuster page
20% off coupon sale with some exclusions.
American Dj Quad Phase light only $169.One of the best DJ lights on the market. Regualar price $199. Through Musiciansfriend.com, Use coupon code GIVETHANKS
American DJ Quad Phase light $169
ERGO Keeps Getting Better
11/16/2011
The Pioneer DDJ ERGO just keeps getting better by the day; it's now Serato DJ Intro friendly. And since Intro is a free download, it just makes the ERGO that much more of a bargain.
An updated verion of Serato DJ Intro will will be available for free download in mid December. The DDJ ERGO will need the latest firmware installed, 1.10, in order to use the Serato DJ Intro software.
Serato now supports Mac OS X Lion.
One small problem,
IT DON'T WORK RIGHT!
11/14/2011
Is it me or is something wrong here. Serato is now supporting Mac OS X Lion which sounds great, but here’s the kicker, known issues do not allow your hardware to function properly.
The following was posted by the Serato team in their forum.
Scratch Live 2.3 now supports Mac OS X Lion (10.7.X). The following are minor known issues that some users may encounter:
* Rane hardware core audio drivers do not install.
* Hanging/GUI not updating after computer goes to sleep.
We are working on these issues and will release a fix in a future release of Scratch Live.
Scratch Live 2.3 now supports Mac OS X Lion (10.7.X). The following are minor known issues that some users may encounter:
* Rane hardware core audio drivers do not install.
* Hanging/GUI not updating after computer goes to sleep.
We are working on these issues and will release a fix in a future release of Scratch Live
And you’ll find the same kind statements for other hardware.
So on behalf of DJs throughout the world we would like to thank the Serato team for supporting Mac OS Lion, even though their software doesn’t.
As always, this is just to poke fun at a little problem. We love Serato and bow at its glory.
PIONEER DDJ ERGO REVIEW PAGE UP
while we await its arrival
11/02/2011
The ridiculously sexy looking Pioneer DDJ ERGO are on their way and should be shipping to you by December 10th. At a street price of $599.99, the Pioneer DJ ERGO, which will come with
Virtual DJ LE, is on high demand.
We have ours on order and will have a video review within minutes of its arrival.
Here's the Pioneer DJ Homepage with ERGO video
Is the Apple Iphone good for business?
The Review REMIX.
10/19/2011
Apple’s new iOS5 operating system for the iphone finally brings true push notification for emails. Because of this, Apple Iphone can finally be called a true business phone. There is no longer a need to constantly check for emails; a big headache in previous ios versions. If you have an iphone you will benefit from a much improved battery life.
In short, ios5 finally makes the iphone the best smartphone on this planet and other planets which have agreed not to sell Samsung tablets.
House Music, it’s a Soul Thing.
And live for your listening pleasure
10/11/2011
To hear some real down to earth House Music by true grass roots House Music DJs look no further than NewAgeSoul.com.
It’s a live video and audio feed of various DJs which mix the best of today’s current House Music sensations, and yesterday’s Classics. Our recommendation, check out DJ Messy, he has an uncanny way of blending every track to sound like one you need to have. DJ Messy can be seen and heard live Sunday’s 6pm to 9pm Eastern Time.
Info and schedules can be found at newagesoul.com
What a slut.
Denon DJ teases us all.
10/10/2011
Apple computer reinvented the tease and now everyone is doing it; Denon DJ teases with an all new controller. The one thing you can tell from this teaser photo is that it prefers a dark setting.
What software will it support, probably all of them which means sooner or later no free updates for Serato itch. Since there are so many die hard Denon DJ Fans, we will definitely be doing a review when this product is released.
imixmag supports the
Occupy Wallstreet Movement
The facts are clear and its devastation can be seen throughout our country. The powerful financial institutions are well in their way into creating an economic collapse in this country. Make no mistakes about it, they are very aware of their actions and in their intent to do so.
They control every single economic and social aspect of our lives: wages, benefits, healthcare, prescription prices, home prices, Food prices, oil and energy prices, interest rates, 401ks, and even the laws which govern our country.
It is also evidently clear that the allegiance of our so called elected officials is with these powerful financial institutions.
Since their hold is so strong, no one really knows what can be done, but one thing is perfectly clear, something must be done, and since our government refuses to act
for the people, the people must act for themselves.
This struggle with the powerful is nothing new. History has shown that it has always been and will always be an ongoing battle.
But the time has come for the people in this moment of time to once again force a balance between the good of the many over the greed of a few.
Pioneer DJ ERGO.
Too Expensive? Do the Math.
09/29/2011
Is the suggested retail price of $699 (may have a lower street price) a bit high? Well let’s take a look. One Pioneer CDJ 200 alone would cost $399.
A Pioneer DJM 250 would cost around $349. Add it all up and that system would cost $1,147.00, and that doesn’t include the extensive midi controller
functions available on the ERGO. Even if you add the upgrade price to the full version of Virtual DJ Pro, you still come out way ahead. So is it overpriced?
No dammit, you’re getting a bargain. On top of that, you’re getting everything neatly combined in one awesome package. Every way you look at it, it’s a sweet deal.
Here's the Pioneer DDJ ERGO homepe.
The Numark N4.
Serato DJ Intro software?
09/29/2011
Numark introduces the N4, an all in one four deck digital DJ controller and mixer. Very intriguing, one of its key features is it comes with Serato DJ Intro software. Does this mean Serato will start charging for software? Yeah, it seems that way.
The N4 looks great. Visit the Numark N4 page for a closer look.
The Need for More.
09/14/2011
Very interesting article at Skratchworx about DJ technology. Won’t spoil it for you. Here’s the link.
Is there a Doctor in the house!?
09/14/2011
There are some serious problems in the world today and last thing we need is yet another one.
Unfortunately Serato Scratch Live has added yet another to it with release of 2.3.1. Since it is Serato
we are confident an update is on the way to once again bring stability to our lovely planet.
DDJ-S1 & DDJ-T1
09/01/2011
All in one controllers are the future, and the battle to dominate it is just getting started.
Pioneer DJ has just announced a price drop on the DDJ-S1, now $999 and the DDJ-T1, now $899.
What’s been going down and what’s coming.
08/28/2011
Native Instruments is set to release TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 on October 4th.
The unit is a bit smaller and lighter and offers a bit less than the S4; only two channels as compared to the four on the S4.
There are also a few less functions available on it so make sure to check out its comparison page. The good news, street price is said to be $599.
If you’re a Traktor user and are looking for an all in one controller for some of your less demanding gigs, this may be a unit for you. As always, don’t buy 'til you try.
Serato Itch 2.0 has been out a bit and the results have been mixed.
Some are happy, some aren’t. Tune in, a video review on how it behaves on the Numark NS6 is on the way. And speaking of it, a comparison video between
the NS6 and the Pioneer DDJ-S1 is also in the works.
Scratch your eyes out.
Serato Scratch Live is now on version 2.3. We’ll be testing out the new version and once again throwing it head to head against Traktor 2’s latest version, so
be on a lookout for that.
Mac OS Lion needs child support.
Mac OS Lion still not supported by Serato or Native Instrument’s Traktor. Other audio related software companies are beginning to show support so it shouldn’t be long before they do the same.
Apple losing its core.
In ending we speak of the end of Steve Jobs as CEO of Apple. Will apple be the same? What do you think? Our thoughts on this coming soon.
The imixmag choice for
Best DJ
in the 2011 DJ EXPO EXHIBIT ROOM
is
DJ CHOPPS
08/13/2011
You’ve seen it before, there’s a contest, and one group or person clearly is the best performer. But at the end of it all the winner is someone who clearly wasn’t deserving. Our choice of BEST EXHIBIT ROOM DJ leaves the usual politics and the bullshit out the door and only comes down to raw skill which is exactly what everyone witnessed from DJ CHOPPS.
Check out a short video clip of DJ Chopps and witness for yourself.
Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS
07/25/2011
Is Numark on steroids or what? They’ve been pumping out products as fast as you can blink an eye. What can be interesting for DJs
who still want to have the ability to work with CDs (yeah they still make those) is the MIXDECK EXPRESS. It does Midi, has a built in
audio interface, can play off USB flash drives , and comes with Virtual DJ LE in North & South America. Oh, it will support Traktor 2 which is its included
software in Europe and Asia. The street price in the United States will be $499.
Official Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS page
Traktor 2 on the Numark NS6
by Uniquesquared.com
07/09/2011
Regardless of where it comes from, if it benefits DJs you will find it here. Case in point, the video below comes from uniquesquared.com.
Hit the photo to view it through youtube.
Make sure to visit the official Uniquesquared.com Youtube page, they have a lot of great videos and are good at explaining things quickly and clearly.
Numark NS6 video review #3.
Is the NS6 worth buying?
07/06/2011
view the video on youtube
Excuse me,
mind if I take a photo?
07/03/2011
As I walk around the New Jersey Garden State Plaza Mall I hear an all too familiar sound, the sound of a real live DJ.
I go to where it’s coming from, a Guess clothing store which has a few workers handing out sale flyers. I walk in, look at the setup, the DJ,
and listen to him for a short bit and immediately know I'm looking at a DJ who loves and takes pride in what he does. I walk up and say,
"I'm Angel of imixmag.com, a website for DJs. Do you mind if I take your photo?" He looks me in the face, smiles and says, “sure, why not." I take his photo, his information, and say my goodbyes to DJ Indian Fury - mission accomplished.
You see that's what imixmag.com represents, it's about the everyday DJ and the hard
work you put into doing the trade you hold so close to you heart. Yes, imixmag is all about you so
don't be surprised if you're DJing at a bar, lounge, or wherever, and a guy approaches you and says "I'm Angel from imixmag.com. Mind if I take your photo?"
Catch you at your gig - peace.
07/03/2011
DJ Indian Fury has been DJing over 13 years. He prides himself as being a DJ who can adapt to any crowd and can play it all.
He does mobile gigs in the New York tri-state area.
His gear:
Denon DN-S5000 CDJ decks, Denon HC-4500 midi controller, Denon DN-X500 mixer, Yorkville powered NX50 speakers, and Serato Sratch Live on a 15” Macbook Pro.
DJ Indian Fury’s quote on what he brings.
I love what I do and believe that I’m one of very few DJ's in the area that can adapt to any crowd, no matter the type of party. I’m also very willing to learn more about the business on a regular basis. I think it is said best that "if you are not learning every day, then you need to change your line of work.”
Want to be featured in imixmag.com?
It doesn’t matter if you DJ at a club, lounge, bar, are mobile, or at home. If you would like to be featured in imixmag.com send us your information.
Include the following in your email.
[1] A photo - DJ style photo, with equipment or DJ type pose
[2] Your DJ Name
[3] Area where you DJ (Country, City)
[4] List the equipment you use - be specific about equipment. Laptop Model, the OS, DJ Software, Mixer Model, Players, Amp, Speakers. Make sure to put brand and model number of equipment.
[5] If you want to include a linke to your website, include the website address.
[6] A short bio on the style/type of DJ you are, the music you play, and whatever else you want to share with the world
Email photos and info to imixmagdjs@gmail.com
American DJ Micro Lasers,
a side by side comparison
by DJ Brian S. Redd
06/28/2011
The American DJ Micro Lasers are absolutely amazing. At this price point it isn’t a matter of whether you will buy one, but on how many you will buy.
DJ Brian S. Redd, who is known for his great Youtube videos, gives you a side by side comparison of these three bad boys.
click to view video
You can visit Brian's Youtube homepage for more great videos.
Odyssey LSTANDM (laptop stand) video review and way to customize.
05/20/2011
View video through Youtube.
Odyssey, always on the case.
05/19/2011
Most of us are ready to complain and berate a company and its products when they don’t meet up to expectation, but most of us fail to give praise when praise is due. In this case, pardon the pun, we give a big shout out to Odyssey; yeah, the case guys.
Not too many companies follow through on their slogan. Odyssey's slogan is “Leading through innovation” and that’s exactly what they do. Because there aren’t many DJ case manufactures it would be easy for Odyssey to make lower quality products, but they don’t. Year after year they push the envelope and manufacture rugged and strong cases to protect the DJ gear we hold so close to our hearts. Not only are they rugged, they are also appealing to the eye.
You see Odyssey gets it, they understand how DJs need strong cases that are appealing. They offer them in various lines and colors; something for everyone. And let’s not forget their Laptop stands. The LstandM line with its various colors just adds that extra personal touch to your DJ setup.
We could go on forever about all their different quality products but that would just be plain silly. We just wanted to give big props to Odyssey for doing the right thing by DJs.
Make sure to visit the Odyssey website, they offer a lot more than just cases and are constantly adding new product styles to enhance the look of your setup.
Official Odyssey website
Midi mapping Traktor Kontrol X1 with Serato Scratch Live.
05/13/2011
Watch the video through Youtube
The life of a Superstar DJ.
Trailer for upcoming show.
05/04/2011
Want to see the life of a Superstar DJ?
Check out the video.
Serato Scratch Live
vs
Native Instruments
Traktor Scratch Pro 2.
The final verdict.
04/21/2011
Visit our Scratch Live Versus Native Instruments Traktor 2 page.
Is Youtube the new battleground for DJs?
video of DJ CERLA ON THE NUMARK NS7
04/18/2011
More and more DJs are showing off their skills on their Youtube videos. This seems to be a trend which is gaining momentum
and why not. Why go from club to club to get famous when you can go worldwide on Youtube and get famous overnight.
What are you waiting for? If you got the skills show them to the world.
View his video through Youtube.
Oh, check out the rest of his videos, DJ CERLA got skills.
Rane goes backwards?
SL2 for Serato Scratch Live.
Be Smart, Sell your SL1 & get the SL2.
04/07/2011
They went from the SL1 to the SL3, but now they take a step back and release the SL2. So does it offer anything new? Not really,
just a smaller compact size, without the auxilary in and out, but with a smaller price tag, $499.
So let’s get this straight, while Native Instruments is taking leaps forward with its Traktor 2, Rane is releasing products which keeps things as they are, quite interesting.
What Rane should do is offer a trade in value to all the poor saps that purchased the SL1 within the last eighteen months or so. That would be cool, if your SL1 has serial numbers blank through blank, you can go to the following retail locations with your SL1 and trade up for only $249. Since the SL1 uses the almost useless USB 1.1, it would kind of be the right thing to do, don’t you think.
However if you have a RANE SL1 unit do yourself a favor and sell it on ebay while you can get something for it. For $499 the SL2 is
an excellent entry into the stable world of Serato Scratch Live.
Here’s a link to the official Rane SL2 page.
You’ve got to check this out.
Inspiring piano rendition to “Live Your Life”
by Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys
01/28/2011
The beauty of music, and those that create it, is its ability to constantly evolve. Case in point, “Live Your Life” feat Shawnee
Taylor by Erick Morillo and Eddie Thoneick, it’s incredible on its own, but the beauty of that song inspired Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys to
throw down with his own freestyle. In our opinion it makes “Live Your Life” even more inspirational. Hit the image below to check it out through Youtube.
TRAKTOR my ERGO.
01/04/2012
How does TRAKTOR and the ERGO work together? Read about it on our dedicated ERGO page
Serato DJ Intro on the Pioneer DDJ-ERGO-V. Read the review on our dedicated Ergo page.
OMG, it's Black & Beautiful
The Pioneer CDJ-850-K
11/30/2011
Up to this point there has been no real reason for me to upgrade my pair of CDJ- 800MK2s for the newer model CDJ-850; that is until now. Forget all the functions, bells and whistles; paint the bitch black and I’m all over it.
Just take a look; they definitely look more professional in black. And yes I understand, no one at my gigs is going to go crazy over them, and most won’t see them but that’s not the point. It’s all about what you desire and what makes you happy. I don’t do drugs, smoke cigs, nor gamble. My drug of choice is DJing. It’s clean, fun and brings joy to many. So forgive me while I indulge myself and go black and beautiful with the gear that I love. I deserve it. Do you?
By the way, the CDJ-350 will now be offered in silver, yawn.
Pioneer DDJ ERGO V video review.
How good is the SEXY?
11/30/2011
Yeah it looks hot and sexy, but how well does the Pioneer
DDJ ERGO function.
Click here and see for yourself.
11/27/2011
In general, when it came to DJ equipment, Black Friday sucked big time; the sales were pretty lame. Hopefully Cyber Monday will offer better deals.
If any good DJ bargains appear we will post it on the imixmag Facebook page.
11/24/2011
The following are some DJ Deals worthy of a look. We have been posting them on our facebook page as the deals appear. "Like" us in
Facebook, best way to know of deals and updates.
Native Instruments 50% off updates and upgrades.
link here
IDJNOW.COM Door Buster sale and 20% off coupon.
Here's the link to the PDF doorbuster page
20% off coupon sale with some exclusions.
American Dj Quad Phase light only $169.One of the best DJ lights on the market. Regualar price $199. Through Musiciansfriend.com, Use coupon code GIVETHANKS
American DJ Quad Phase light $169
ERGO Keeps Getting Better
11/16/2011
The Pioneer DDJ ERGO just keeps getting better by the day; it's now Serato DJ Intro friendly. And since Intro is a free download, it just makes the ERGO that much more of a bargain.
An updated verion of Serato DJ Intro will will be available for free download in mid December. The DDJ ERGO will need the latest firmware installed, 1.10, in order to use the Serato DJ Intro software.
Serato now supports Mac OS X Lion.
One small problem,
IT DON'T WORK RIGHT!
11/14/2011
Is it me or is something wrong here. Serato is now supporting Mac OS X Lion which sounds great, but here’s the kicker, known issues do not allow your hardware to function properly.
The following was posted by the Serato team in their forum.
Scratch Live 2.3 now supports Mac OS X Lion (10.7.X). The following are minor known issues that some users may encounter:
* Rane hardware core audio drivers do not install.
* Hanging/GUI not updating after computer goes to sleep.
We are working on these issues and will release a fix in a future release of Scratch Live.
Scratch Live 2.3 now supports Mac OS X Lion (10.7.X). The following are minor known issues that some users may encounter:
* Rane hardware core audio drivers do not install.
* Hanging/GUI not updating after computer goes to sleep.
We are working on these issues and will release a fix in a future release of Scratch Live
And you’ll find the same kind statements for other hardware.
So on behalf of DJs throughout the world we would like to thank the Serato team for supporting Mac OS Lion, even though their software doesn’t.
As always, this is just to poke fun at a little problem. We love Serato and bow at its glory.
PIONEER DDJ ERGO REVIEW PAGE UP
while we await its arrival
11/02/2011
The ridiculously sexy looking Pioneer DDJ ERGO are on their way and should be shipping to you by December 10th. At a street price of $599.99, the Pioneer DJ ERGO, which will come with
Virtual DJ LE, is on high demand.
We have ours on order and will have a video review within minutes of its arrival.
Here's the Pioneer DJ Homepage with ERGO video
Is the Apple Iphone good for business?
The Review REMIX.
10/19/2011
Apple’s new iOS5 operating system for the iphone finally brings true push notification for emails. Because of this, Apple Iphone can finally be called a true business phone. There is no longer a need to constantly check for emails; a big headache in previous ios versions. If you have an iphone you will benefit from a much improved battery life.
In short, ios5 finally makes the iphone the best smartphone on this planet and other planets which have agreed not to sell Samsung tablets.
House Music, it’s a Soul Thing.
And live for your listening pleasure
10/11/2011
To hear some real down to earth House Music by true grass roots House Music DJs look no further than NewAgeSoul.com.
It’s a live video and audio feed of various DJs which mix the best of today’s current House Music sensations, and yesterday’s Classics. Our recommendation, check out DJ Messy, he has an uncanny way of blending every track to sound like one you need to have. DJ Messy can be seen and heard live Sunday’s 6pm to 9pm Eastern Time.
Info and schedules can be found at newagesoul.com
What a slut.
Denon DJ teases us all.
10/10/2011
Apple computer reinvented the tease and now everyone is doing it; Denon DJ teases with an all new controller. The one thing you can tell from this teaser photo is that it prefers a dark setting.
What software will it support, probably all of them which means sooner or later no free updates for Serato itch. Since there are so many die hard Denon DJ Fans, we will definitely be doing a review when this product is released.
imixmag supports the
Occupy Wallstreet Movement
The facts are clear and its devastation can be seen throughout our country. The powerful financial institutions are well in their way into creating an economic collapse in this country. Make no mistakes about it, they are very aware of their actions and in their intent to do so.
They control every single economic and social aspect of our lives: wages, benefits, healthcare, prescription prices, home prices, Food prices, oil and energy prices, interest rates, 401ks, and even the laws which govern our country.
It is also evidently clear that the allegiance of our so called elected officials is with these powerful financial institutions.
Since their hold is so strong, no one really knows what can be done, but one thing is perfectly clear, something must be done, and since our government refuses to act
for the people, the people must act for themselves.
This struggle with the powerful is nothing new. History has shown that it has always been and will always be an ongoing battle.
But the time has come for the people in this moment of time to once again force a balance between the good of the many over the greed of a few.
Pioneer DJ ERGO.
Too Expensive? Do the Math.
09/29/2011
Is the suggested retail price of $699 (may have a lower street price) a bit high? Well let’s take a look. One Pioneer CDJ 200 alone would cost $399.
A Pioneer DJM 250 would cost around $349. Add it all up and that system would cost $1,147.00, and that doesn’t include the extensive midi controller
functions available on the ERGO. Even if you add the upgrade price to the full version of Virtual DJ Pro, you still come out way ahead. So is it overpriced?
No dammit, you’re getting a bargain. On top of that, you’re getting everything neatly combined in one awesome package. Every way you look at it, it’s a sweet deal.
Here's the Pioneer DDJ ERGO homepe.
The Numark N4.
Serato DJ Intro software?
09/29/2011
Numark introduces the N4, an all in one four deck digital DJ controller and mixer. Very intriguing, one of its key features is it comes with Serato DJ Intro software. Does this mean Serato will start charging for software? Yeah, it seems that way.
The N4 looks great. Visit the Numark N4 page for a closer look.
The Need for More.
09/14/2011
Very interesting article at Skratchworx about DJ technology. Won’t spoil it for you. Here’s the link.
Is there a Doctor in the house!?
09/14/2011
There are some serious problems in the world today and last thing we need is yet another one.
Unfortunately Serato Scratch Live has added yet another to it with release of 2.3.1. Since it is Serato
we are confident an update is on the way to once again bring stability to our lovely planet.
DDJ-S1 & DDJ-T1
09/01/2011
All in one controllers are the future, and the battle to dominate it is just getting started.
Pioneer DJ has just announced a price drop on the DDJ-S1, now $999 and the DDJ-T1, now $899.
What’s been going down and what’s coming.
08/28/2011
Native Instruments is set to release TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 on October 4th.
The unit is a bit smaller and lighter and offers a bit less than the S4; only two channels as compared to the four on the S4.
There are also a few less functions available on it so make sure to check out its comparison page. The good news, street price is said to be $599.
If you’re a Traktor user and are looking for an all in one controller for some of your less demanding gigs, this may be a unit for you. As always, don’t buy 'til you try.
Serato Itch 2.0 has been out a bit and the results have been mixed.
Some are happy, some aren’t. Tune in, a video review on how it behaves on the Numark NS6 is on the way. And speaking of it, a comparison video between
the NS6 and the Pioneer DDJ-S1 is also in the works.
Scratch your eyes out.
Serato Scratch Live is now on version 2.3. We’ll be testing out the new version and once again throwing it head to head against Traktor 2’s latest version, so
be on a lookout for that.
Mac OS Lion needs child support.
Mac OS Lion still not supported by Serato or Native Instrument’s Traktor. Other audio related software companies are beginning to show support so it shouldn’t be long before they do the same.
Apple losing its core.
In ending we speak of the end of Steve Jobs as CEO of Apple. Will apple be the same? What do you think? Our thoughts on this coming soon.
The imixmag choice for
Best DJ
in the 2011 DJ EXPO EXHIBIT ROOM
is
DJ CHOPPS
08/13/2011
You’ve seen it before, there’s a contest, and one group or person clearly is the best performer. But at the end of it all the winner is someone who clearly wasn’t deserving. Our choice of BEST EXHIBIT ROOM DJ leaves the usual politics and the bullshit out the door and only comes down to raw skill which is exactly what everyone witnessed from DJ CHOPPS.
Check out a short video clip of DJ Chopps and witness for yourself.
Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS
07/25/2011
Is Numark on steroids or what? They’ve been pumping out products as fast as you can blink an eye. What can be interesting for DJs
who still want to have the ability to work with CDs (yeah they still make those) is the MIXDECK EXPRESS. It does Midi, has a built in
audio interface, can play off USB flash drives , and comes with Virtual DJ LE in North & South America. Oh, it will support Traktor 2 which is its included
software in Europe and Asia. The street price in the United States will be $499.
Official Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS page
Traktor 2 on the Numark NS6
by Uniquesquared.com
07/09/2011
Regardless of where it comes from, if it benefits DJs you will find it here. Case in point, the video below comes from uniquesquared.com.
Hit the photo to view it through youtube.
Make sure to visit the official Uniquesquared.com Youtube page, they have a lot of great videos and are good at explaining things quickly and clearly.
Numark NS6 video review #3.
Is the NS6 worth buying?
07/06/2011
view the video on youtube
Excuse me,
mind if I take a photo?
07/03/2011
As I walk around the New Jersey Garden State Plaza Mall I hear an all too familiar sound, the sound of a real live DJ.
I go to where it’s coming from, a Guess clothing store which has a few workers handing out sale flyers. I walk in, look at the setup, the DJ,
and listen to him for a short bit and immediately know I'm looking at a DJ who loves and takes pride in what he does. I walk up and say,
"I'm Angel of imixmag.com, a website for DJs. Do you mind if I take your photo?" He looks me in the face, smiles and says, “sure, why not." I take his photo, his information, and say my goodbyes to DJ Indian Fury - mission accomplished.
You see that's what imixmag.com represents, it's about the everyday DJ and the hard
work you put into doing the trade you hold so close to you heart. Yes, imixmag is all about you so
don't be surprised if you're DJing at a bar, lounge, or wherever, and a guy approaches you and says "I'm Angel from imixmag.com. Mind if I take your photo?"
Catch you at your gig - peace.
07/03/2011
DJ Indian Fury has been DJing over 13 years. He prides himself as being a DJ who can adapt to any crowd and can play it all.
He does mobile gigs in the New York tri-state area.
His gear:
Denon DN-S5000 CDJ decks, Denon HC-4500 midi controller, Denon DN-X500 mixer, Yorkville powered NX50 speakers, and Serato Sratch Live on a 15” Macbook Pro.
DJ Indian Fury’s quote on what he brings.
I love what I do and believe that I’m one of very few DJ's in the area that can adapt to any crowd, no matter the type of party. I’m also very willing to learn more about the business on a regular basis. I think it is said best that "if you are not learning every day, then you need to change your line of work.”
Want to be featured in imixmag.com?
It doesn’t matter if you DJ at a club, lounge, bar, are mobile, or at home. If you would like to be featured in imixmag.com send us your information.
Include the following in your email.
[1] A photo - DJ style photo, with equipment or DJ type pose
[2] Your DJ Name
[3] Area where you DJ (Country, City)
[4] List the equipment you use - be specific about equipment. Laptop Model, the OS, DJ Software, Mixer Model, Players, Amp, Speakers. Make sure to put brand and model number of equipment.
[5] If you want to include a linke to your website, include the website address.
[6] A short bio on the style/type of DJ you are, the music you play, and whatever else you want to share with the world
Email photos and info to imixmagdjs@gmail.com
American DJ Micro Lasers,
a side by side comparison
by DJ Brian S. Redd
06/28/2011
The American DJ Micro Lasers are absolutely amazing. At this price point it isn’t a matter of whether you will buy one, but on how many you will buy.
DJ Brian S. Redd, who is known for his great Youtube videos, gives you a side by side comparison of these three bad boys.
click to view video
You can visit Brian's Youtube homepage for more great videos.
Odyssey LSTANDM (laptop stand) video review and way to customize.
05/20/2011
View video through Youtube.
Odyssey, always on the case.
05/19/2011
Most of us are ready to complain and berate a company and its products when they don’t meet up to expectation, but most of us fail to give praise when praise is due. In this case, pardon the pun, we give a big shout out to Odyssey; yeah, the case guys.
Not too many companies follow through on their slogan. Odyssey's slogan is “Leading through innovation” and that’s exactly what they do. Because there aren’t many DJ case manufactures it would be easy for Odyssey to make lower quality products, but they don’t. Year after year they push the envelope and manufacture rugged and strong cases to protect the DJ gear we hold so close to our hearts. Not only are they rugged, they are also appealing to the eye.
You see Odyssey gets it, they understand how DJs need strong cases that are appealing. They offer them in various lines and colors; something for everyone. And let’s not forget their Laptop stands. The LstandM line with its various colors just adds that extra personal touch to your DJ setup.
We could go on forever about all their different quality products but that would just be plain silly. We just wanted to give big props to Odyssey for doing the right thing by DJs.
Make sure to visit the Odyssey website, they offer a lot more than just cases and are constantly adding new product styles to enhance the look of your setup.
Official Odyssey website
Midi mapping Traktor Kontrol X1 with Serato Scratch Live.
05/13/2011
Watch the video through Youtube
The life of a Superstar DJ.
Trailer for upcoming show.
05/04/2011
Want to see the life of a Superstar DJ?
Check out the video.
Serato Scratch Live
vs
Native Instruments
Traktor Scratch Pro 2.
The final verdict.
04/21/2011
Visit our Scratch Live Versus Native Instruments Traktor 2 page.
Is Youtube the new battleground for DJs?
video of DJ CERLA ON THE NUMARK NS7
04/18/2011
More and more DJs are showing off their skills on their Youtube videos. This seems to be a trend which is gaining momentum
and why not. Why go from club to club to get famous when you can go worldwide on Youtube and get famous overnight.
What are you waiting for? If you got the skills show them to the world.
View his video through Youtube.
Oh, check out the rest of his videos, DJ CERLA got skills.
Rane goes backwards?
SL2 for Serato Scratch Live.
Be Smart, Sell your SL1 & get the SL2.
04/07/2011
They went from the SL1 to the SL3, but now they take a step back and release the SL2. So does it offer anything new? Not really,
just a smaller compact size, without the auxilary in and out, but with a smaller price tag, $499.
So let’s get this straight, while Native Instruments is taking leaps forward with its Traktor 2, Rane is releasing products which keeps things as they are, quite interesting.
What Rane should do is offer a trade in value to all the poor saps that purchased the SL1 within the last eighteen months or so. That would be cool, if your SL1 has serial numbers blank through blank, you can go to the following retail locations with your SL1 and trade up for only $249. Since the SL1 uses the almost useless USB 1.1, it would kind of be the right thing to do, don’t you think.
However if you have a RANE SL1 unit do yourself a favor and sell it on ebay while you can get something for it. For $499 the SL2 is
an excellent entry into the stable world of Serato Scratch Live.
Here’s a link to the official Rane SL2 page.
You’ve got to check this out.
Inspiring piano rendition to “Live Your Life”
by Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys
01/28/2011
The beauty of music, and those that create it, is its ability to constantly evolve. Case in point, “Live Your Life” feat Shawnee
Taylor by Erick Morillo and Eddie Thoneick, it’s incredible on its own, but the beauty of that song inspired Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys to
throw down with his own freestyle. In our opinion it makes “Live Your Life” even more inspirational. Hit the image below to check it out through Youtube.
Serato DJ Intro on the Pioneer DDJ-ERGO-V. Read the review on our dedicated Ergo page.
OMG, it's Black & Beautiful
The Pioneer CDJ-850-K
11/30/2011
Up to this point there has been no real reason for me to upgrade my pair of CDJ- 800MK2s for the newer model CDJ-850; that is until now. Forget all the functions, bells and whistles; paint the bitch black and I’m all over it.
Just take a look; they definitely look more professional in black. And yes I understand, no one at my gigs is going to go crazy over them, and most won’t see them but that’s not the point. It’s all about what you desire and what makes you happy. I don’t do drugs, smoke cigs, nor gamble. My drug of choice is DJing. It’s clean, fun and brings joy to many. So forgive me while I indulge myself and go black and beautiful with the gear that I love. I deserve it. Do you?
By the way, the CDJ-350 will now be offered in silver, yawn.
Pioneer DDJ ERGO V video review.
How good is the SEXY?
11/30/2011
OMG, it's Black & Beautiful
The Pioneer CDJ-850-K
11/30/2011
Up to this point there has been no real reason for me to upgrade my pair of CDJ- 800MK2s for the newer model CDJ-850; that is until now. Forget all the functions, bells and whistles; paint the bitch black and I’m all over it.
Just take a look; they definitely look more professional in black. And yes I understand, no one at my gigs is going to go crazy over them, and most won’t see them but that’s not the point. It’s all about what you desire and what makes you happy. I don’t do drugs, smoke cigs, nor gamble. My drug of choice is DJing. It’s clean, fun and brings joy to many. So forgive me while I indulge myself and go black and beautiful with the gear that I love. I deserve it. Do you?
By the way, the CDJ-350 will now be offered in silver, yawn.
Pioneer DDJ ERGO V video review.
How good is the SEXY?
11/30/2011
The Pioneer CDJ-850-K
11/30/2011
Up to this point there has been no real reason for me to upgrade my pair of CDJ- 800MK2s for the newer model CDJ-850; that is until now. Forget all the functions, bells and whistles; paint the bitch black and I’m all over it.
Just take a look; they definitely look more professional in black. And yes I understand, no one at my gigs is going to go crazy over them, and most won’t see them but that’s not the point. It’s all about what you desire and what makes you happy. I don’t do drugs, smoke cigs, nor gamble. My drug of choice is DJing. It’s clean, fun and brings joy to many. So forgive me while I indulge myself and go black and beautiful with the gear that I love. I deserve it. Do you?
By the way, the CDJ-350 will now be offered in silver, yawn.
Pioneer DDJ ERGO V video review.
How good is the SEXY?
11/30/2011
By the way, the CDJ-350 will now be offered in silver, yawn.
Pioneer DDJ ERGO V video review.
How good is the SEXY?
11/30/2011
Pioneer DDJ ERGO V video review.
How good is the SEXY?
11/30/2011
Click here and see for yourself.
11/27/2011
In general, when it came to DJ equipment, Black Friday sucked big time; the sales were pretty lame. Hopefully Cyber Monday will offer better deals.
If any good DJ bargains appear we will post it on the imixmag Facebook page.
11/24/2011
The following are some DJ Deals worthy of a look. We have been posting them on our facebook page as the deals appear. "Like" us in
Facebook, best way to know of deals and updates.
Native Instruments 50% off updates and upgrades.
link here
IDJNOW.COM Door Buster sale and 20% off coupon.
Here's the link to the PDF doorbuster page
20% off coupon sale with some exclusions.
American Dj Quad Phase light only $169.One of the best DJ lights on the market. Regualar price $199. Through Musiciansfriend.com, Use coupon code GIVETHANKS
American DJ Quad Phase light $169
ERGO Keeps Getting Better
11/16/2011
The Pioneer DDJ ERGO just keeps getting better by the day; it's now Serato DJ Intro friendly. And since Intro is a free download, it just makes the ERGO that much more of a bargain.
An updated verion of Serato DJ Intro will will be available for free download in mid December. The DDJ ERGO will need the latest firmware installed, 1.10, in order to use the Serato DJ Intro software.
Serato now supports Mac OS X Lion.
One small problem,
IT DON'T WORK RIGHT!
11/14/2011
Is it me or is something wrong here. Serato is now supporting Mac OS X Lion which sounds great, but here’s the kicker, known issues do not allow your hardware to function properly.
The following was posted by the Serato team in their forum.
Scratch Live 2.3 now supports Mac OS X Lion (10.7.X). The following are minor known issues that some users may encounter:
* Rane hardware core audio drivers do not install.
* Hanging/GUI not updating after computer goes to sleep.
We are working on these issues and will release a fix in a future release of Scratch Live.
Scratch Live 2.3 now supports Mac OS X Lion (10.7.X). The following are minor known issues that some users may encounter:
* Rane hardware core audio drivers do not install.
* Hanging/GUI not updating after computer goes to sleep.
We are working on these issues and will release a fix in a future release of Scratch Live
And you’ll find the same kind statements for other hardware.
So on behalf of DJs throughout the world we would like to thank the Serato team for supporting Mac OS Lion, even though their software doesn’t.
As always, this is just to poke fun at a little problem. We love Serato and bow at its glory.
PIONEER DDJ ERGO REVIEW PAGE UP
while we await its arrival
11/02/2011
The ridiculously sexy looking Pioneer DDJ ERGO are on their way and should be shipping to you by December 10th. At a street price of $599.99, the Pioneer DJ ERGO, which will come with
Virtual DJ LE, is on high demand.
We have ours on order and will have a video review within minutes of its arrival.
Here's the Pioneer DJ Homepage with ERGO video
Is the Apple Iphone good for business?
The Review REMIX.
10/19/2011
Apple’s new iOS5 operating system for the iphone finally brings true push notification for emails. Because of this, Apple Iphone can finally be called a true business phone. There is no longer a need to constantly check for emails; a big headache in previous ios versions. If you have an iphone you will benefit from a much improved battery life.
In short, ios5 finally makes the iphone the best smartphone on this planet and other planets which have agreed not to sell Samsung tablets.
House Music, it’s a Soul Thing.
And live for your listening pleasure
10/11/2011
To hear some real down to earth House Music by true grass roots House Music DJs look no further than NewAgeSoul.com.
It’s a live video and audio feed of various DJs which mix the best of today’s current House Music sensations, and yesterday’s Classics. Our recommendation, check out DJ Messy, he has an uncanny way of blending every track to sound like one you need to have. DJ Messy can be seen and heard live Sunday’s 6pm to 9pm Eastern Time.
Info and schedules can be found at newagesoul.com
What a slut.
Denon DJ teases us all.
10/10/2011
Apple computer reinvented the tease and now everyone is doing it; Denon DJ teases with an all new controller. The one thing you can tell from this teaser photo is that it prefers a dark setting.
What software will it support, probably all of them which means sooner or later no free updates for Serato itch. Since there are so many die hard Denon DJ Fans, we will definitely be doing a review when this product is released.
imixmag supports the
Occupy Wallstreet Movement
The facts are clear and its devastation can be seen throughout our country. The powerful financial institutions are well in their way into creating an economic collapse in this country. Make no mistakes about it, they are very aware of their actions and in their intent to do so.
They control every single economic and social aspect of our lives: wages, benefits, healthcare, prescription prices, home prices, Food prices, oil and energy prices, interest rates, 401ks, and even the laws which govern our country.
It is also evidently clear that the allegiance of our so called elected officials is with these powerful financial institutions.
Since their hold is so strong, no one really knows what can be done, but one thing is perfectly clear, something must be done, and since our government refuses to act
for the people, the people must act for themselves.
This struggle with the powerful is nothing new. History has shown that it has always been and will always be an ongoing battle.
But the time has come for the people in this moment of time to once again force a balance between the good of the many over the greed of a few.
Pioneer DJ ERGO.
Too Expensive? Do the Math.
09/29/2011
Is the suggested retail price of $699 (may have a lower street price) a bit high? Well let’s take a look. One Pioneer CDJ 200 alone would cost $399.
A Pioneer DJM 250 would cost around $349. Add it all up and that system would cost $1,147.00, and that doesn’t include the extensive midi controller
functions available on the ERGO. Even if you add the upgrade price to the full version of Virtual DJ Pro, you still come out way ahead. So is it overpriced?
No dammit, you’re getting a bargain. On top of that, you’re getting everything neatly combined in one awesome package. Every way you look at it, it’s a sweet deal.
Here's the Pioneer DDJ ERGO homepe.
The Numark N4.
Serato DJ Intro software?
09/29/2011
Numark introduces the N4, an all in one four deck digital DJ controller and mixer. Very intriguing, one of its key features is it comes with Serato DJ Intro software. Does this mean Serato will start charging for software? Yeah, it seems that way.
The N4 looks great. Visit the Numark N4 page for a closer look.
The Need for More.
09/14/2011
Very interesting article at Skratchworx about DJ technology. Won’t spoil it for you. Here’s the link.
Is there a Doctor in the house!?
09/14/2011
There are some serious problems in the world today and last thing we need is yet another one.
Unfortunately Serato Scratch Live has added yet another to it with release of 2.3.1. Since it is Serato
we are confident an update is on the way to once again bring stability to our lovely planet.
DDJ-S1 & DDJ-T1
09/01/2011
All in one controllers are the future, and the battle to dominate it is just getting started.
Pioneer DJ has just announced a price drop on the DDJ-S1, now $999 and the DDJ-T1, now $899.
What’s been going down and what’s coming.
08/28/2011
Native Instruments is set to release TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 on October 4th.
The unit is a bit smaller and lighter and offers a bit less than the S4; only two channels as compared to the four on the S4.
There are also a few less functions available on it so make sure to check out its comparison page. The good news, street price is said to be $599.
If you’re a Traktor user and are looking for an all in one controller for some of your less demanding gigs, this may be a unit for you. As always, don’t buy 'til you try.
Serato Itch 2.0 has been out a bit and the results have been mixed.
Some are happy, some aren’t. Tune in, a video review on how it behaves on the Numark NS6 is on the way. And speaking of it, a comparison video between
the NS6 and the Pioneer DDJ-S1 is also in the works.
Scratch your eyes out.
Serato Scratch Live is now on version 2.3. We’ll be testing out the new version and once again throwing it head to head against Traktor 2’s latest version, so
be on a lookout for that.
Mac OS Lion needs child support.
Mac OS Lion still not supported by Serato or Native Instrument’s Traktor. Other audio related software companies are beginning to show support so it shouldn’t be long before they do the same.
Apple losing its core.
In ending we speak of the end of Steve Jobs as CEO of Apple. Will apple be the same? What do you think? Our thoughts on this coming soon.
The imixmag choice for
Best DJ
in the 2011 DJ EXPO EXHIBIT ROOM
is
DJ CHOPPS
08/13/2011
You’ve seen it before, there’s a contest, and one group or person clearly is the best performer. But at the end of it all the winner is someone who clearly wasn’t deserving. Our choice of BEST EXHIBIT ROOM DJ leaves the usual politics and the bullshit out the door and only comes down to raw skill which is exactly what everyone witnessed from DJ CHOPPS.
Check out a short video clip of DJ Chopps and witness for yourself.
Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS
07/25/2011
Is Numark on steroids or what? They’ve been pumping out products as fast as you can blink an eye. What can be interesting for DJs
who still want to have the ability to work with CDs (yeah they still make those) is the MIXDECK EXPRESS. It does Midi, has a built in
audio interface, can play off USB flash drives , and comes with Virtual DJ LE in North & South America. Oh, it will support Traktor 2 which is its included
software in Europe and Asia. The street price in the United States will be $499.
Official Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS page
Traktor 2 on the Numark NS6
by Uniquesquared.com
07/09/2011
Regardless of where it comes from, if it benefits DJs you will find it here. Case in point, the video below comes from uniquesquared.com.
Hit the photo to view it through youtube.
Make sure to visit the official Uniquesquared.com Youtube page, they have a lot of great videos and are good at explaining things quickly and clearly.
Numark NS6 video review #3.
Is the NS6 worth buying?
07/06/2011
view the video on youtube
Excuse me,
mind if I take a photo?
07/03/2011
As I walk around the New Jersey Garden State Plaza Mall I hear an all too familiar sound, the sound of a real live DJ.
I go to where it’s coming from, a Guess clothing store which has a few workers handing out sale flyers. I walk in, look at the setup, the DJ,
and listen to him for a short bit and immediately know I'm looking at a DJ who loves and takes pride in what he does. I walk up and say,
"I'm Angel of imixmag.com, a website for DJs. Do you mind if I take your photo?" He looks me in the face, smiles and says, “sure, why not." I take his photo, his information, and say my goodbyes to DJ Indian Fury - mission accomplished.
You see that's what imixmag.com represents, it's about the everyday DJ and the hard
work you put into doing the trade you hold so close to you heart. Yes, imixmag is all about you so
don't be surprised if you're DJing at a bar, lounge, or wherever, and a guy approaches you and says "I'm Angel from imixmag.com. Mind if I take your photo?"
Catch you at your gig - peace.
07/03/2011
DJ Indian Fury has been DJing over 13 years. He prides himself as being a DJ who can adapt to any crowd and can play it all.
He does mobile gigs in the New York tri-state area.
His gear:
Denon DN-S5000 CDJ decks, Denon HC-4500 midi controller, Denon DN-X500 mixer, Yorkville powered NX50 speakers, and Serato Sratch Live on a 15” Macbook Pro.
DJ Indian Fury’s quote on what he brings.
I love what I do and believe that I’m one of very few DJ's in the area that can adapt to any crowd, no matter the type of party. I’m also very willing to learn more about the business on a regular basis. I think it is said best that "if you are not learning every day, then you need to change your line of work.”
Want to be featured in imixmag.com?
It doesn’t matter if you DJ at a club, lounge, bar, are mobile, or at home. If you would like to be featured in imixmag.com send us your information.
Include the following in your email.
[1] A photo - DJ style photo, with equipment or DJ type pose
[2] Your DJ Name
[3] Area where you DJ (Country, City)
[4] List the equipment you use - be specific about equipment. Laptop Model, the OS, DJ Software, Mixer Model, Players, Amp, Speakers. Make sure to put brand and model number of equipment.
[5] If you want to include a linke to your website, include the website address.
[6] A short bio on the style/type of DJ you are, the music you play, and whatever else you want to share with the world
Email photos and info to imixmagdjs@gmail.com
American DJ Micro Lasers,
a side by side comparison
by DJ Brian S. Redd
06/28/2011
The American DJ Micro Lasers are absolutely amazing. At this price point it isn’t a matter of whether you will buy one, but on how many you will buy.
DJ Brian S. Redd, who is known for his great Youtube videos, gives you a side by side comparison of these three bad boys.
click to view video
You can visit Brian's Youtube homepage for more great videos.
Odyssey LSTANDM (laptop stand) video review and way to customize.
05/20/2011
View video through Youtube.
Odyssey, always on the case.
05/19/2011
Most of us are ready to complain and berate a company and its products when they don’t meet up to expectation, but most of us fail to give praise when praise is due. In this case, pardon the pun, we give a big shout out to Odyssey; yeah, the case guys.
Not too many companies follow through on their slogan. Odyssey's slogan is “Leading through innovation” and that’s exactly what they do. Because there aren’t many DJ case manufactures it would be easy for Odyssey to make lower quality products, but they don’t. Year after year they push the envelope and manufacture rugged and strong cases to protect the DJ gear we hold so close to our hearts. Not only are they rugged, they are also appealing to the eye.
You see Odyssey gets it, they understand how DJs need strong cases that are appealing. They offer them in various lines and colors; something for everyone. And let’s not forget their Laptop stands. The LstandM line with its various colors just adds that extra personal touch to your DJ setup.
We could go on forever about all their different quality products but that would just be plain silly. We just wanted to give big props to Odyssey for doing the right thing by DJs.
Make sure to visit the Odyssey website, they offer a lot more than just cases and are constantly adding new product styles to enhance the look of your setup.
Official Odyssey website
Midi mapping Traktor Kontrol X1 with Serato Scratch Live.
05/13/2011
Watch the video through Youtube
The life of a Superstar DJ.
Trailer for upcoming show.
05/04/2011
Want to see the life of a Superstar DJ?
Check out the video.
Serato Scratch Live
vs
Native Instruments
Traktor Scratch Pro 2.
The final verdict.
04/21/2011
Visit our Scratch Live Versus Native Instruments Traktor 2 page.
Is Youtube the new battleground for DJs?
video of DJ CERLA ON THE NUMARK NS7
04/18/2011
More and more DJs are showing off their skills on their Youtube videos. This seems to be a trend which is gaining momentum
and why not. Why go from club to club to get famous when you can go worldwide on Youtube and get famous overnight.
What are you waiting for? If you got the skills show them to the world.
View his video through Youtube.
Oh, check out the rest of his videos, DJ CERLA got skills.
Rane goes backwards?
SL2 for Serato Scratch Live.
Be Smart, Sell your SL1 & get the SL2.
04/07/2011
They went from the SL1 to the SL3, but now they take a step back and release the SL2. So does it offer anything new? Not really,
just a smaller compact size, without the auxilary in and out, but with a smaller price tag, $499.
So let’s get this straight, while Native Instruments is taking leaps forward with its Traktor 2, Rane is releasing products which keeps things as they are, quite interesting.
What Rane should do is offer a trade in value to all the poor saps that purchased the SL1 within the last eighteen months or so. That would be cool, if your SL1 has serial numbers blank through blank, you can go to the following retail locations with your SL1 and trade up for only $249. Since the SL1 uses the almost useless USB 1.1, it would kind of be the right thing to do, don’t you think.
However if you have a RANE SL1 unit do yourself a favor and sell it on ebay while you can get something for it. For $499 the SL2 is
an excellent entry into the stable world of Serato Scratch Live.
Here’s a link to the official Rane SL2 page.
You’ve got to check this out.
Inspiring piano rendition to “Live Your Life”
by Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys
01/28/2011
The beauty of music, and those that create it, is its ability to constantly evolve. Case in point, “Live Your Life” feat Shawnee
Taylor by Erick Morillo and Eddie Thoneick, it’s incredible on its own, but the beauty of that song inspired Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys to
throw down with his own freestyle. In our opinion it makes “Live Your Life” even more inspirational. Hit the image below to check it out through Youtube.
11/27/2011
In general, when it came to DJ equipment, Black Friday sucked big time; the sales were pretty lame. Hopefully Cyber Monday will offer better deals.
If any good DJ bargains appear we will post it on the imixmag Facebook page.
11/24/2011
The following are some DJ Deals worthy of a look. We have been posting them on our facebook page as the deals appear. "Like" us in
Facebook, best way to know of deals and updates.
Native Instruments 50% off updates and upgrades.
link here
IDJNOW.COM Door Buster sale and 20% off coupon.
Here's the link to the PDF doorbuster page
20% off coupon sale with some exclusions.
American Dj Quad Phase light only $169.One of the best DJ lights on the market. Regualar price $199. Through Musiciansfriend.com, Use coupon code GIVETHANKS
American DJ Quad Phase light $169
ERGO Keeps Getting Better
11/16/2011
The Pioneer DDJ ERGO just keeps getting better by the day; it's now Serato DJ Intro friendly. And since Intro is a free download, it just makes the ERGO that much more of a bargain.
An updated verion of Serato DJ Intro will will be available for free download in mid December. The DDJ ERGO will need the latest firmware installed, 1.10, in order to use the Serato DJ Intro software.
Serato now supports Mac OS X Lion.
One small problem,
IT DON'T WORK RIGHT!
11/14/2011
Is it me or is something wrong here. Serato is now supporting Mac OS X Lion which sounds great, but here’s the kicker, known issues do not allow your hardware to function properly.
The following was posted by the Serato team in their forum.
Scratch Live 2.3 now supports Mac OS X Lion (10.7.X). The following are minor known issues that some users may encounter:
* Rane hardware core audio drivers do not install.
* Hanging/GUI not updating after computer goes to sleep.
We are working on these issues and will release a fix in a future release of Scratch Live.
Scratch Live 2.3 now supports Mac OS X Lion (10.7.X). The following are minor known issues that some users may encounter:
* Rane hardware core audio drivers do not install.
* Hanging/GUI not updating after computer goes to sleep.
We are working on these issues and will release a fix in a future release of Scratch Live
And you’ll find the same kind statements for other hardware.
So on behalf of DJs throughout the world we would like to thank the Serato team for supporting Mac OS Lion, even though their software doesn’t.
As always, this is just to poke fun at a little problem. We love Serato and bow at its glory.
PIONEER DDJ ERGO REVIEW PAGE UP
while we await its arrival
11/02/2011
The ridiculously sexy looking Pioneer DDJ ERGO are on their way and should be shipping to you by December 10th. At a street price of $599.99, the Pioneer DJ ERGO, which will come with
Virtual DJ LE, is on high demand.
We have ours on order and will have a video review within minutes of its arrival.
Here's the Pioneer DJ Homepage with ERGO video
Is the Apple Iphone good for business?
The Review REMIX.
10/19/2011
Apple’s new iOS5 operating system for the iphone finally brings true push notification for emails. Because of this, Apple Iphone can finally be called a true business phone. There is no longer a need to constantly check for emails; a big headache in previous ios versions. If you have an iphone you will benefit from a much improved battery life.
In short, ios5 finally makes the iphone the best smartphone on this planet and other planets which have agreed not to sell Samsung tablets.
House Music, it’s a Soul Thing.
And live for your listening pleasure
10/11/2011
To hear some real down to earth House Music by true grass roots House Music DJs look no further than NewAgeSoul.com.
It’s a live video and audio feed of various DJs which mix the best of today’s current House Music sensations, and yesterday’s Classics. Our recommendation, check out DJ Messy, he has an uncanny way of blending every track to sound like one you need to have. DJ Messy can be seen and heard live Sunday’s 6pm to 9pm Eastern Time.
Info and schedules can be found at newagesoul.com
What a slut.
Denon DJ teases us all.
10/10/2011
Apple computer reinvented the tease and now everyone is doing it; Denon DJ teases with an all new controller. The one thing you can tell from this teaser photo is that it prefers a dark setting.
What software will it support, probably all of them which means sooner or later no free updates for Serato itch. Since there are so many die hard Denon DJ Fans, we will definitely be doing a review when this product is released.
imixmag supports the
Occupy Wallstreet Movement
The facts are clear and its devastation can be seen throughout our country. The powerful financial institutions are well in their way into creating an economic collapse in this country. Make no mistakes about it, they are very aware of their actions and in their intent to do so.
They control every single economic and social aspect of our lives: wages, benefits, healthcare, prescription prices, home prices, Food prices, oil and energy prices, interest rates, 401ks, and even the laws which govern our country.
It is also evidently clear that the allegiance of our so called elected officials is with these powerful financial institutions.
Since their hold is so strong, no one really knows what can be done, but one thing is perfectly clear, something must be done, and since our government refuses to act
for the people, the people must act for themselves.
This struggle with the powerful is nothing new. History has shown that it has always been and will always be an ongoing battle.
But the time has come for the people in this moment of time to once again force a balance between the good of the many over the greed of a few.
Pioneer DJ ERGO.
Too Expensive? Do the Math.
09/29/2011
Is the suggested retail price of $699 (may have a lower street price) a bit high? Well let’s take a look. One Pioneer CDJ 200 alone would cost $399.
A Pioneer DJM 250 would cost around $349. Add it all up and that system would cost $1,147.00, and that doesn’t include the extensive midi controller
functions available on the ERGO. Even if you add the upgrade price to the full version of Virtual DJ Pro, you still come out way ahead. So is it overpriced?
No dammit, you’re getting a bargain. On top of that, you’re getting everything neatly combined in one awesome package. Every way you look at it, it’s a sweet deal.
Here's the Pioneer DDJ ERGO homepe.
The Numark N4.
Serato DJ Intro software?
09/29/2011
Numark introduces the N4, an all in one four deck digital DJ controller and mixer. Very intriguing, one of its key features is it comes with Serato DJ Intro software. Does this mean Serato will start charging for software? Yeah, it seems that way.
The N4 looks great. Visit the Numark N4 page for a closer look.
The Need for More.
09/14/2011
Very interesting article at Skratchworx about DJ technology. Won’t spoil it for you. Here’s the link.
Is there a Doctor in the house!?
09/14/2011
There are some serious problems in the world today and last thing we need is yet another one.
Unfortunately Serato Scratch Live has added yet another to it with release of 2.3.1. Since it is Serato
we are confident an update is on the way to once again bring stability to our lovely planet.
DDJ-S1 & DDJ-T1
09/01/2011
All in one controllers are the future, and the battle to dominate it is just getting started.
Pioneer DJ has just announced a price drop on the DDJ-S1, now $999 and the DDJ-T1, now $899.
What’s been going down and what’s coming.
08/28/2011
Native Instruments is set to release TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 on October 4th.
The unit is a bit smaller and lighter and offers a bit less than the S4; only two channels as compared to the four on the S4.
There are also a few less functions available on it so make sure to check out its comparison page. The good news, street price is said to be $599.
If you’re a Traktor user and are looking for an all in one controller for some of your less demanding gigs, this may be a unit for you. As always, don’t buy 'til you try.
Serato Itch 2.0 has been out a bit and the results have been mixed.
Some are happy, some aren’t. Tune in, a video review on how it behaves on the Numark NS6 is on the way. And speaking of it, a comparison video between
the NS6 and the Pioneer DDJ-S1 is also in the works.
Scratch your eyes out.
Serato Scratch Live is now on version 2.3. We’ll be testing out the new version and once again throwing it head to head against Traktor 2’s latest version, so
be on a lookout for that.
Mac OS Lion needs child support.
Mac OS Lion still not supported by Serato or Native Instrument’s Traktor. Other audio related software companies are beginning to show support so it shouldn’t be long before they do the same.
Apple losing its core.
In ending we speak of the end of Steve Jobs as CEO of Apple. Will apple be the same? What do you think? Our thoughts on this coming soon.
The imixmag choice for
Best DJ
in the 2011 DJ EXPO EXHIBIT ROOM
is
DJ CHOPPS
08/13/2011
You’ve seen it before, there’s a contest, and one group or person clearly is the best performer. But at the end of it all the winner is someone who clearly wasn’t deserving. Our choice of BEST EXHIBIT ROOM DJ leaves the usual politics and the bullshit out the door and only comes down to raw skill which is exactly what everyone witnessed from DJ CHOPPS.
Check out a short video clip of DJ Chopps and witness for yourself.
Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS
07/25/2011
Is Numark on steroids or what? They’ve been pumping out products as fast as you can blink an eye. What can be interesting for DJs
who still want to have the ability to work with CDs (yeah they still make those) is the MIXDECK EXPRESS. It does Midi, has a built in
audio interface, can play off USB flash drives , and comes with Virtual DJ LE in North & South America. Oh, it will support Traktor 2 which is its included
software in Europe and Asia. The street price in the United States will be $499.
Official Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS page
Traktor 2 on the Numark NS6
by Uniquesquared.com
07/09/2011
Regardless of where it comes from, if it benefits DJs you will find it here. Case in point, the video below comes from uniquesquared.com.
Hit the photo to view it through youtube.
Make sure to visit the official Uniquesquared.com Youtube page, they have a lot of great videos and are good at explaining things quickly and clearly.
Numark NS6 video review #3.
Is the NS6 worth buying?
07/06/2011
view the video on youtube
Excuse me,
mind if I take a photo?
07/03/2011
As I walk around the New Jersey Garden State Plaza Mall I hear an all too familiar sound, the sound of a real live DJ.
I go to where it’s coming from, a Guess clothing store which has a few workers handing out sale flyers. I walk in, look at the setup, the DJ,
and listen to him for a short bit and immediately know I'm looking at a DJ who loves and takes pride in what he does. I walk up and say,
"I'm Angel of imixmag.com, a website for DJs. Do you mind if I take your photo?" He looks me in the face, smiles and says, “sure, why not." I take his photo, his information, and say my goodbyes to DJ Indian Fury - mission accomplished.
You see that's what imixmag.com represents, it's about the everyday DJ and the hard
work you put into doing the trade you hold so close to you heart. Yes, imixmag is all about you so
don't be surprised if you're DJing at a bar, lounge, or wherever, and a guy approaches you and says "I'm Angel from imixmag.com. Mind if I take your photo?"
Catch you at your gig - peace.
07/03/2011
DJ Indian Fury has been DJing over 13 years. He prides himself as being a DJ who can adapt to any crowd and can play it all.
He does mobile gigs in the New York tri-state area.
His gear:
Denon DN-S5000 CDJ decks, Denon HC-4500 midi controller, Denon DN-X500 mixer, Yorkville powered NX50 speakers, and Serato Sratch Live on a 15” Macbook Pro.
DJ Indian Fury’s quote on what he brings.
I love what I do and believe that I’m one of very few DJ's in the area that can adapt to any crowd, no matter the type of party. I’m also very willing to learn more about the business on a regular basis. I think it is said best that "if you are not learning every day, then you need to change your line of work.”
Want to be featured in imixmag.com?
It doesn’t matter if you DJ at a club, lounge, bar, are mobile, or at home. If you would like to be featured in imixmag.com send us your information.
Include the following in your email.
[1] A photo - DJ style photo, with equipment or DJ type pose
[2] Your DJ Name
[3] Area where you DJ (Country, City)
[4] List the equipment you use - be specific about equipment. Laptop Model, the OS, DJ Software, Mixer Model, Players, Amp, Speakers. Make sure to put brand and model number of equipment.
[5] If you want to include a linke to your website, include the website address.
[6] A short bio on the style/type of DJ you are, the music you play, and whatever else you want to share with the world
Email photos and info to imixmagdjs@gmail.com
American DJ Micro Lasers,
a side by side comparison
by DJ Brian S. Redd
06/28/2011
The American DJ Micro Lasers are absolutely amazing. At this price point it isn’t a matter of whether you will buy one, but on how many you will buy.
DJ Brian S. Redd, who is known for his great Youtube videos, gives you a side by side comparison of these three bad boys.
click to view video
You can visit Brian's Youtube homepage for more great videos.
Odyssey LSTANDM (laptop stand) video review and way to customize.
05/20/2011
View video through Youtube.
Odyssey, always on the case.
05/19/2011
Most of us are ready to complain and berate a company and its products when they don’t meet up to expectation, but most of us fail to give praise when praise is due. In this case, pardon the pun, we give a big shout out to Odyssey; yeah, the case guys.
Not too many companies follow through on their slogan. Odyssey's slogan is “Leading through innovation” and that’s exactly what they do. Because there aren’t many DJ case manufactures it would be easy for Odyssey to make lower quality products, but they don’t. Year after year they push the envelope and manufacture rugged and strong cases to protect the DJ gear we hold so close to our hearts. Not only are they rugged, they are also appealing to the eye.
You see Odyssey gets it, they understand how DJs need strong cases that are appealing. They offer them in various lines and colors; something for everyone. And let’s not forget their Laptop stands. The LstandM line with its various colors just adds that extra personal touch to your DJ setup.
We could go on forever about all their different quality products but that would just be plain silly. We just wanted to give big props to Odyssey for doing the right thing by DJs.
Make sure to visit the Odyssey website, they offer a lot more than just cases and are constantly adding new product styles to enhance the look of your setup.
Official Odyssey website
Midi mapping Traktor Kontrol X1 with Serato Scratch Live.
05/13/2011
Watch the video through Youtube
The life of a Superstar DJ.
Trailer for upcoming show.
05/04/2011
Want to see the life of a Superstar DJ?
Check out the video.
Serato Scratch Live
vs
Native Instruments
Traktor Scratch Pro 2.
The final verdict.
04/21/2011
Visit our Scratch Live Versus Native Instruments Traktor 2 page.
Is Youtube the new battleground for DJs?
video of DJ CERLA ON THE NUMARK NS7
04/18/2011
More and more DJs are showing off their skills on their Youtube videos. This seems to be a trend which is gaining momentum
and why not. Why go from club to club to get famous when you can go worldwide on Youtube and get famous overnight.
What are you waiting for? If you got the skills show them to the world.
View his video through Youtube.
Oh, check out the rest of his videos, DJ CERLA got skills.
Rane goes backwards?
SL2 for Serato Scratch Live.
Be Smart, Sell your SL1 & get the SL2.
04/07/2011
They went from the SL1 to the SL3, but now they take a step back and release the SL2. So does it offer anything new? Not really,
just a smaller compact size, without the auxilary in and out, but with a smaller price tag, $499.
So let’s get this straight, while Native Instruments is taking leaps forward with its Traktor 2, Rane is releasing products which keeps things as they are, quite interesting.
What Rane should do is offer a trade in value to all the poor saps that purchased the SL1 within the last eighteen months or so. That would be cool, if your SL1 has serial numbers blank through blank, you can go to the following retail locations with your SL1 and trade up for only $249. Since the SL1 uses the almost useless USB 1.1, it would kind of be the right thing to do, don’t you think.
However if you have a RANE SL1 unit do yourself a favor and sell it on ebay while you can get something for it. For $499 the SL2 is
an excellent entry into the stable world of Serato Scratch Live.
Here’s a link to the official Rane SL2 page.
You’ve got to check this out.
Inspiring piano rendition to “Live Your Life”
by Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys
01/28/2011
The beauty of music, and those that create it, is its ability to constantly evolve. Case in point, “Live Your Life” feat Shawnee
Taylor by Erick Morillo and Eddie Thoneick, it’s incredible on its own, but the beauty of that song inspired Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys to
throw down with his own freestyle. In our opinion it makes “Live Your Life” even more inspirational. Hit the image below to check it out through Youtube.
11/24/2011
The following are some DJ Deals worthy of a look. We have been posting them on our facebook page as the deals appear. "Like" us in
Facebook, best way to know of deals and updates.
Native Instruments 50% off updates and upgrades.
link here
IDJNOW.COM Door Buster sale and 20% off coupon.
Here's the link to the PDF doorbuster page
20% off coupon sale with some exclusions.
American Dj Quad Phase light only $169.One of the best DJ lights on the market. Regualar price $199. Through Musiciansfriend.com, Use coupon code GIVETHANKS
American DJ Quad Phase light $169
ERGO Keeps Getting Better
11/16/2011
The Pioneer DDJ ERGO just keeps getting better by the day; it's now Serato DJ Intro friendly. And since Intro is a free download, it just makes the ERGO that much more of a bargain.
An updated verion of Serato DJ Intro will will be available for free download in mid December. The DDJ ERGO will need the latest firmware installed, 1.10, in order to use the Serato DJ Intro software.
Serato now supports Mac OS X Lion.
One small problem,
IT DON'T WORK RIGHT!
11/14/2011
Is it me or is something wrong here. Serato is now supporting Mac OS X Lion which sounds great, but here’s the kicker, known issues do not allow your hardware to function properly.
The following was posted by the Serato team in their forum.
Scratch Live 2.3 now supports Mac OS X Lion (10.7.X). The following are minor known issues that some users may encounter:
* Rane hardware core audio drivers do not install.
* Hanging/GUI not updating after computer goes to sleep.
We are working on these issues and will release a fix in a future release of Scratch Live.
Scratch Live 2.3 now supports Mac OS X Lion (10.7.X). The following are minor known issues that some users may encounter:
* Rane hardware core audio drivers do not install.
* Hanging/GUI not updating after computer goes to sleep.
We are working on these issues and will release a fix in a future release of Scratch Live
And you’ll find the same kind statements for other hardware.
So on behalf of DJs throughout the world we would like to thank the Serato team for supporting Mac OS Lion, even though their software doesn’t.
As always, this is just to poke fun at a little problem. We love Serato and bow at its glory.
PIONEER DDJ ERGO REVIEW PAGE UP
while we await its arrival
11/02/2011
The ridiculously sexy looking Pioneer DDJ ERGO are on their way and should be shipping to you by December 10th. At a street price of $599.99, the Pioneer DJ ERGO, which will come with
Virtual DJ LE, is on high demand.
We have ours on order and will have a video review within minutes of its arrival.
Here's the Pioneer DJ Homepage with ERGO video
Is the Apple Iphone good for business?
The Review REMIX.
10/19/2011
Apple’s new iOS5 operating system for the iphone finally brings true push notification for emails. Because of this, Apple Iphone can finally be called a true business phone. There is no longer a need to constantly check for emails; a big headache in previous ios versions. If you have an iphone you will benefit from a much improved battery life.
In short, ios5 finally makes the iphone the best smartphone on this planet and other planets which have agreed not to sell Samsung tablets.
House Music, it’s a Soul Thing.
And live for your listening pleasure
10/11/2011
To hear some real down to earth House Music by true grass roots House Music DJs look no further than NewAgeSoul.com.
It’s a live video and audio feed of various DJs which mix the best of today’s current House Music sensations, and yesterday’s Classics. Our recommendation, check out DJ Messy, he has an uncanny way of blending every track to sound like one you need to have. DJ Messy can be seen and heard live Sunday’s 6pm to 9pm Eastern Time.
Info and schedules can be found at newagesoul.com
What a slut.
Denon DJ teases us all.
10/10/2011
Apple computer reinvented the tease and now everyone is doing it; Denon DJ teases with an all new controller. The one thing you can tell from this teaser photo is that it prefers a dark setting.
What software will it support, probably all of them which means sooner or later no free updates for Serato itch. Since there are so many die hard Denon DJ Fans, we will definitely be doing a review when this product is released.
imixmag supports the
Occupy Wallstreet Movement
The facts are clear and its devastation can be seen throughout our country. The powerful financial institutions are well in their way into creating an economic collapse in this country. Make no mistakes about it, they are very aware of their actions and in their intent to do so.
They control every single economic and social aspect of our lives: wages, benefits, healthcare, prescription prices, home prices, Food prices, oil and energy prices, interest rates, 401ks, and even the laws which govern our country.
It is also evidently clear that the allegiance of our so called elected officials is with these powerful financial institutions.
Since their hold is so strong, no one really knows what can be done, but one thing is perfectly clear, something must be done, and since our government refuses to act
for the people, the people must act for themselves.
This struggle with the powerful is nothing new. History has shown that it has always been and will always be an ongoing battle.
But the time has come for the people in this moment of time to once again force a balance between the good of the many over the greed of a few.
Pioneer DJ ERGO.
Too Expensive? Do the Math.
09/29/2011
Is the suggested retail price of $699 (may have a lower street price) a bit high? Well let’s take a look. One Pioneer CDJ 200 alone would cost $399.
A Pioneer DJM 250 would cost around $349. Add it all up and that system would cost $1,147.00, and that doesn’t include the extensive midi controller
functions available on the ERGO. Even if you add the upgrade price to the full version of Virtual DJ Pro, you still come out way ahead. So is it overpriced?
No dammit, you’re getting a bargain. On top of that, you’re getting everything neatly combined in one awesome package. Every way you look at it, it’s a sweet deal.
Here's the Pioneer DDJ ERGO homepe.
The Numark N4.
Serato DJ Intro software?
09/29/2011
Numark introduces the N4, an all in one four deck digital DJ controller and mixer. Very intriguing, one of its key features is it comes with Serato DJ Intro software. Does this mean Serato will start charging for software? Yeah, it seems that way.
The N4 looks great. Visit the Numark N4 page for a closer look.
The Need for More.
09/14/2011
Very interesting article at Skratchworx about DJ technology. Won’t spoil it for you. Here’s the link.
Is there a Doctor in the house!?
09/14/2011
There are some serious problems in the world today and last thing we need is yet another one.
Unfortunately Serato Scratch Live has added yet another to it with release of 2.3.1. Since it is Serato
we are confident an update is on the way to once again bring stability to our lovely planet.
DDJ-S1 & DDJ-T1
09/01/2011
All in one controllers are the future, and the battle to dominate it is just getting started.
Pioneer DJ has just announced a price drop on the DDJ-S1, now $999 and the DDJ-T1, now $899.
What’s been going down and what’s coming.
08/28/2011
Native Instruments is set to release TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 on October 4th.
The unit is a bit smaller and lighter and offers a bit less than the S4; only two channels as compared to the four on the S4.
There are also a few less functions available on it so make sure to check out its comparison page. The good news, street price is said to be $599.
If you’re a Traktor user and are looking for an all in one controller for some of your less demanding gigs, this may be a unit for you. As always, don’t buy 'til you try.
Serato Itch 2.0 has been out a bit and the results have been mixed.
Some are happy, some aren’t. Tune in, a video review on how it behaves on the Numark NS6 is on the way. And speaking of it, a comparison video between
the NS6 and the Pioneer DDJ-S1 is also in the works.
Scratch your eyes out.
Serato Scratch Live is now on version 2.3. We’ll be testing out the new version and once again throwing it head to head against Traktor 2’s latest version, so
be on a lookout for that.
Mac OS Lion needs child support.
Mac OS Lion still not supported by Serato or Native Instrument’s Traktor. Other audio related software companies are beginning to show support so it shouldn’t be long before they do the same.
Apple losing its core.
In ending we speak of the end of Steve Jobs as CEO of Apple. Will apple be the same? What do you think? Our thoughts on this coming soon.
The imixmag choice for
Best DJ
in the 2011 DJ EXPO EXHIBIT ROOM
is
DJ CHOPPS
08/13/2011
You’ve seen it before, there’s a contest, and one group or person clearly is the best performer. But at the end of it all the winner is someone who clearly wasn’t deserving. Our choice of BEST EXHIBIT ROOM DJ leaves the usual politics and the bullshit out the door and only comes down to raw skill which is exactly what everyone witnessed from DJ CHOPPS.
Check out a short video clip of DJ Chopps and witness for yourself.
Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS
07/25/2011
Is Numark on steroids or what? They’ve been pumping out products as fast as you can blink an eye. What can be interesting for DJs
who still want to have the ability to work with CDs (yeah they still make those) is the MIXDECK EXPRESS. It does Midi, has a built in
audio interface, can play off USB flash drives , and comes with Virtual DJ LE in North & South America. Oh, it will support Traktor 2 which is its included
software in Europe and Asia. The street price in the United States will be $499.
Official Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS page
Traktor 2 on the Numark NS6
by Uniquesquared.com
07/09/2011
Regardless of where it comes from, if it benefits DJs you will find it here. Case in point, the video below comes from uniquesquared.com.
Hit the photo to view it through youtube.
Make sure to visit the official Uniquesquared.com Youtube page, they have a lot of great videos and are good at explaining things quickly and clearly.
Numark NS6 video review #3.
Is the NS6 worth buying?
07/06/2011
view the video on youtube
Excuse me,
mind if I take a photo?
07/03/2011
As I walk around the New Jersey Garden State Plaza Mall I hear an all too familiar sound, the sound of a real live DJ.
I go to where it’s coming from, a Guess clothing store which has a few workers handing out sale flyers. I walk in, look at the setup, the DJ,
and listen to him for a short bit and immediately know I'm looking at a DJ who loves and takes pride in what he does. I walk up and say,
"I'm Angel of imixmag.com, a website for DJs. Do you mind if I take your photo?" He looks me in the face, smiles and says, “sure, why not." I take his photo, his information, and say my goodbyes to DJ Indian Fury - mission accomplished.
You see that's what imixmag.com represents, it's about the everyday DJ and the hard
work you put into doing the trade you hold so close to you heart. Yes, imixmag is all about you so
don't be surprised if you're DJing at a bar, lounge, or wherever, and a guy approaches you and says "I'm Angel from imixmag.com. Mind if I take your photo?"
Catch you at your gig - peace.
07/03/2011
DJ Indian Fury has been DJing over 13 years. He prides himself as being a DJ who can adapt to any crowd and can play it all.
He does mobile gigs in the New York tri-state area.
His gear:
Denon DN-S5000 CDJ decks, Denon HC-4500 midi controller, Denon DN-X500 mixer, Yorkville powered NX50 speakers, and Serato Sratch Live on a 15” Macbook Pro.
DJ Indian Fury’s quote on what he brings.
I love what I do and believe that I’m one of very few DJ's in the area that can adapt to any crowd, no matter the type of party. I’m also very willing to learn more about the business on a regular basis. I think it is said best that "if you are not learning every day, then you need to change your line of work.”
Want to be featured in imixmag.com?
It doesn’t matter if you DJ at a club, lounge, bar, are mobile, or at home. If you would like to be featured in imixmag.com send us your information.
Include the following in your email.
[1] A photo - DJ style photo, with equipment or DJ type pose
[2] Your DJ Name
[3] Area where you DJ (Country, City)
[4] List the equipment you use - be specific about equipment. Laptop Model, the OS, DJ Software, Mixer Model, Players, Amp, Speakers. Make sure to put brand and model number of equipment.
[5] If you want to include a linke to your website, include the website address.
[6] A short bio on the style/type of DJ you are, the music you play, and whatever else you want to share with the world
Email photos and info to imixmagdjs@gmail.com
American DJ Micro Lasers,
a side by side comparison
by DJ Brian S. Redd
06/28/2011
The American DJ Micro Lasers are absolutely amazing. At this price point it isn’t a matter of whether you will buy one, but on how many you will buy.
DJ Brian S. Redd, who is known for his great Youtube videos, gives you a side by side comparison of these three bad boys.
click to view video
You can visit Brian's Youtube homepage for more great videos.
Odyssey LSTANDM (laptop stand) video review and way to customize.
05/20/2011
View video through Youtube.
Odyssey, always on the case.
05/19/2011
Most of us are ready to complain and berate a company and its products when they don’t meet up to expectation, but most of us fail to give praise when praise is due. In this case, pardon the pun, we give a big shout out to Odyssey; yeah, the case guys.
Not too many companies follow through on their slogan. Odyssey's slogan is “Leading through innovation” and that’s exactly what they do. Because there aren’t many DJ case manufactures it would be easy for Odyssey to make lower quality products, but they don’t. Year after year they push the envelope and manufacture rugged and strong cases to protect the DJ gear we hold so close to our hearts. Not only are they rugged, they are also appealing to the eye.
You see Odyssey gets it, they understand how DJs need strong cases that are appealing. They offer them in various lines and colors; something for everyone. And let’s not forget their Laptop stands. The LstandM line with its various colors just adds that extra personal touch to your DJ setup.
We could go on forever about all their different quality products but that would just be plain silly. We just wanted to give big props to Odyssey for doing the right thing by DJs.
Make sure to visit the Odyssey website, they offer a lot more than just cases and are constantly adding new product styles to enhance the look of your setup.
Official Odyssey website
Midi mapping Traktor Kontrol X1 with Serato Scratch Live.
05/13/2011
Watch the video through Youtube
The life of a Superstar DJ.
Trailer for upcoming show.
05/04/2011
Want to see the life of a Superstar DJ?
Check out the video.
Serato Scratch Live
vs
Native Instruments
Traktor Scratch Pro 2.
The final verdict.
04/21/2011
Visit our Scratch Live Versus Native Instruments Traktor 2 page.
Is Youtube the new battleground for DJs?
video of DJ CERLA ON THE NUMARK NS7
04/18/2011
More and more DJs are showing off their skills on their Youtube videos. This seems to be a trend which is gaining momentum
and why not. Why go from club to club to get famous when you can go worldwide on Youtube and get famous overnight.
What are you waiting for? If you got the skills show them to the world.
View his video through Youtube.
Oh, check out the rest of his videos, DJ CERLA got skills.
Rane goes backwards?
SL2 for Serato Scratch Live.
Be Smart, Sell your SL1 & get the SL2.
04/07/2011
They went from the SL1 to the SL3, but now they take a step back and release the SL2. So does it offer anything new? Not really,
just a smaller compact size, without the auxilary in and out, but with a smaller price tag, $499.
So let’s get this straight, while Native Instruments is taking leaps forward with its Traktor 2, Rane is releasing products which keeps things as they are, quite interesting.
What Rane should do is offer a trade in value to all the poor saps that purchased the SL1 within the last eighteen months or so. That would be cool, if your SL1 has serial numbers blank through blank, you can go to the following retail locations with your SL1 and trade up for only $249. Since the SL1 uses the almost useless USB 1.1, it would kind of be the right thing to do, don’t you think.
However if you have a RANE SL1 unit do yourself a favor and sell it on ebay while you can get something for it. For $499 the SL2 is
an excellent entry into the stable world of Serato Scratch Live.
Here’s a link to the official Rane SL2 page.
You’ve got to check this out.
Inspiring piano rendition to “Live Your Life”
by Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys
01/28/2011
The beauty of music, and those that create it, is its ability to constantly evolve. Case in point, “Live Your Life” feat Shawnee
Taylor by Erick Morillo and Eddie Thoneick, it’s incredible on its own, but the beauty of that song inspired Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys to
throw down with his own freestyle. In our opinion it makes “Live Your Life” even more inspirational. Hit the image below to check it out through Youtube.
11/24/2011
The following are some DJ Deals worthy of a look. We have been posting them on our facebook page as the deals appear. "Like" us in
Facebook, best way to know of deals and updates.
Native Instruments 50% off updates and upgrades.
link here
IDJNOW.COM Door Buster sale and 20% off coupon.
Here's the link to the PDF doorbuster page
20% off coupon sale with some exclusions.
American Dj Quad Phase light only $169.One of the best DJ lights on the market. Regualar price $199. Through Musiciansfriend.com, Use coupon code GIVETHANKS
American DJ Quad Phase light $169
ERGO Keeps Getting Better
11/16/2011
The Pioneer DDJ ERGO just keeps getting better by the day; it's now Serato DJ Intro friendly. And since Intro is a free download, it just makes the ERGO that much more of a bargain.
An updated verion of Serato DJ Intro will will be available for free download in mid December. The DDJ ERGO will need the latest firmware installed, 1.10, in order to use the Serato DJ Intro software.
Serato now supports Mac OS X Lion.
One small problem,
IT DON'T WORK RIGHT!
11/14/2011
Is it me or is something wrong here. Serato is now supporting Mac OS X Lion which sounds great, but here’s the kicker, known issues do not allow your hardware to function properly.
The following was posted by the Serato team in their forum.
Scratch Live 2.3 now supports Mac OS X Lion (10.7.X). The following are minor known issues that some users may encounter:
* Rane hardware core audio drivers do not install.
* Hanging/GUI not updating after computer goes to sleep.
We are working on these issues and will release a fix in a future release of Scratch Live.
Scratch Live 2.3 now supports Mac OS X Lion (10.7.X). The following are minor known issues that some users may encounter:
* Rane hardware core audio drivers do not install.
* Hanging/GUI not updating after computer goes to sleep.
We are working on these issues and will release a fix in a future release of Scratch Live
And you’ll find the same kind statements for other hardware.
So on behalf of DJs throughout the world we would like to thank the Serato team for supporting Mac OS Lion, even though their software doesn’t.
As always, this is just to poke fun at a little problem. We love Serato and bow at its glory.
PIONEER DDJ ERGO REVIEW PAGE UP
while we await its arrival
11/02/2011
The ridiculously sexy looking Pioneer DDJ ERGO are on their way and should be shipping to you by December 10th. At a street price of $599.99, the Pioneer DJ ERGO, which will come with
Virtual DJ LE, is on high demand.
We have ours on order and will have a video review within minutes of its arrival.
Here's the Pioneer DJ Homepage with ERGO video
Is the Apple Iphone good for business?
The Review REMIX.
10/19/2011
Apple’s new iOS5 operating system for the iphone finally brings true push notification for emails. Because of this, Apple Iphone can finally be called a true business phone. There is no longer a need to constantly check for emails; a big headache in previous ios versions. If you have an iphone you will benefit from a much improved battery life.
In short, ios5 finally makes the iphone the best smartphone on this planet and other planets which have agreed not to sell Samsung tablets.
House Music, it’s a Soul Thing.
And live for your listening pleasure
10/11/2011
To hear some real down to earth House Music by true grass roots House Music DJs look no further than NewAgeSoul.com.
It’s a live video and audio feed of various DJs which mix the best of today’s current House Music sensations, and yesterday’s Classics. Our recommendation, check out DJ Messy, he has an uncanny way of blending every track to sound like one you need to have. DJ Messy can be seen and heard live Sunday’s 6pm to 9pm Eastern Time.
Info and schedules can be found at newagesoul.com
What a slut.
Denon DJ teases us all.
10/10/2011
Apple computer reinvented the tease and now everyone is doing it; Denon DJ teases with an all new controller. The one thing you can tell from this teaser photo is that it prefers a dark setting.
What software will it support, probably all of them which means sooner or later no free updates for Serato itch. Since there are so many die hard Denon DJ Fans, we will definitely be doing a review when this product is released.
imixmag supports the
Occupy Wallstreet Movement
The facts are clear and its devastation can be seen throughout our country. The powerful financial institutions are well in their way into creating an economic collapse in this country. Make no mistakes about it, they are very aware of their actions and in their intent to do so.
They control every single economic and social aspect of our lives: wages, benefits, healthcare, prescription prices, home prices, Food prices, oil and energy prices, interest rates, 401ks, and even the laws which govern our country.
It is also evidently clear that the allegiance of our so called elected officials is with these powerful financial institutions.
Since their hold is so strong, no one really knows what can be done, but one thing is perfectly clear, something must be done, and since our government refuses to act
for the people, the people must act for themselves.
This struggle with the powerful is nothing new. History has shown that it has always been and will always be an ongoing battle.
But the time has come for the people in this moment of time to once again force a balance between the good of the many over the greed of a few.
Pioneer DJ ERGO.
Too Expensive? Do the Math.
09/29/2011
Is the suggested retail price of $699 (may have a lower street price) a bit high? Well let’s take a look. One Pioneer CDJ 200 alone would cost $399.
A Pioneer DJM 250 would cost around $349. Add it all up and that system would cost $1,147.00, and that doesn’t include the extensive midi controller
functions available on the ERGO. Even if you add the upgrade price to the full version of Virtual DJ Pro, you still come out way ahead. So is it overpriced?
No dammit, you’re getting a bargain. On top of that, you’re getting everything neatly combined in one awesome package. Every way you look at it, it’s a sweet deal.
Here's the Pioneer DDJ ERGO homepe.
The Numark N4.
Serato DJ Intro software?
09/29/2011
Numark introduces the N4, an all in one four deck digital DJ controller and mixer. Very intriguing, one of its key features is it comes with Serato DJ Intro software. Does this mean Serato will start charging for software? Yeah, it seems that way.
The N4 looks great. Visit the Numark N4 page for a closer look.
The Need for More.
09/14/2011
Very interesting article at Skratchworx about DJ technology. Won’t spoil it for you. Here’s the link.
Is there a Doctor in the house!?
09/14/2011
There are some serious problems in the world today and last thing we need is yet another one.
Unfortunately Serato Scratch Live has added yet another to it with release of 2.3.1. Since it is Serato
we are confident an update is on the way to once again bring stability to our lovely planet.
DDJ-S1 & DDJ-T1
09/01/2011
All in one controllers are the future, and the battle to dominate it is just getting started.
Pioneer DJ has just announced a price drop on the DDJ-S1, now $999 and the DDJ-T1, now $899.
What’s been going down and what’s coming.
08/28/2011
Native Instruments is set to release TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 on October 4th.
The unit is a bit smaller and lighter and offers a bit less than the S4; only two channels as compared to the four on the S4.
There are also a few less functions available on it so make sure to check out its comparison page. The good news, street price is said to be $599.
If you’re a Traktor user and are looking for an all in one controller for some of your less demanding gigs, this may be a unit for you. As always, don’t buy 'til you try.
Serato Itch 2.0 has been out a bit and the results have been mixed.
Some are happy, some aren’t. Tune in, a video review on how it behaves on the Numark NS6 is on the way. And speaking of it, a comparison video between
the NS6 and the Pioneer DDJ-S1 is also in the works.
Scratch your eyes out.
Serato Scratch Live is now on version 2.3. We’ll be testing out the new version and once again throwing it head to head against Traktor 2’s latest version, so
be on a lookout for that.
Mac OS Lion needs child support.
Mac OS Lion still not supported by Serato or Native Instrument’s Traktor. Other audio related software companies are beginning to show support so it shouldn’t be long before they do the same.
Apple losing its core.
In ending we speak of the end of Steve Jobs as CEO of Apple. Will apple be the same? What do you think? Our thoughts on this coming soon.
The imixmag choice for
Best DJ
in the 2011 DJ EXPO EXHIBIT ROOM
is
DJ CHOPPS
08/13/2011
You’ve seen it before, there’s a contest, and one group or person clearly is the best performer. But at the end of it all the winner is someone who clearly wasn’t deserving. Our choice of BEST EXHIBIT ROOM DJ leaves the usual politics and the bullshit out the door and only comes down to raw skill which is exactly what everyone witnessed from DJ CHOPPS.
Check out a short video clip of DJ Chopps and witness for yourself.
Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS
07/25/2011
Is Numark on steroids or what? They’ve been pumping out products as fast as you can blink an eye. What can be interesting for DJs
who still want to have the ability to work with CDs (yeah they still make those) is the MIXDECK EXPRESS. It does Midi, has a built in
audio interface, can play off USB flash drives , and comes with Virtual DJ LE in North & South America. Oh, it will support Traktor 2 which is its included
software in Europe and Asia. The street price in the United States will be $499.
Official Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS page
Traktor 2 on the Numark NS6
by Uniquesquared.com
07/09/2011
Regardless of where it comes from, if it benefits DJs you will find it here. Case in point, the video below comes from uniquesquared.com.
Hit the photo to view it through youtube.
Make sure to visit the official Uniquesquared.com Youtube page, they have a lot of great videos and are good at explaining things quickly and clearly.
Numark NS6 video review #3.
Is the NS6 worth buying?
07/06/2011
view the video on youtube
Excuse me,
mind if I take a photo?
07/03/2011
As I walk around the New Jersey Garden State Plaza Mall I hear an all too familiar sound, the sound of a real live DJ.
I go to where it’s coming from, a Guess clothing store which has a few workers handing out sale flyers. I walk in, look at the setup, the DJ,
and listen to him for a short bit and immediately know I'm looking at a DJ who loves and takes pride in what he does. I walk up and say,
"I'm Angel of imixmag.com, a website for DJs. Do you mind if I take your photo?" He looks me in the face, smiles and says, “sure, why not." I take his photo, his information, and say my goodbyes to DJ Indian Fury - mission accomplished.
You see that's what imixmag.com represents, it's about the everyday DJ and the hard
work you put into doing the trade you hold so close to you heart. Yes, imixmag is all about you so
don't be surprised if you're DJing at a bar, lounge, or wherever, and a guy approaches you and says "I'm Angel from imixmag.com. Mind if I take your photo?"
Catch you at your gig - peace.
07/03/2011
DJ Indian Fury has been DJing over 13 years. He prides himself as being a DJ who can adapt to any crowd and can play it all.
He does mobile gigs in the New York tri-state area.
His gear:
Denon DN-S5000 CDJ decks, Denon HC-4500 midi controller, Denon DN-X500 mixer, Yorkville powered NX50 speakers, and Serato Sratch Live on a 15” Macbook Pro.
DJ Indian Fury’s quote on what he brings.
I love what I do and believe that I’m one of very few DJ's in the area that can adapt to any crowd, no matter the type of party. I’m also very willing to learn more about the business on a regular basis. I think it is said best that "if you are not learning every day, then you need to change your line of work.”
Want to be featured in imixmag.com?
It doesn’t matter if you DJ at a club, lounge, bar, are mobile, or at home. If you would like to be featured in imixmag.com send us your information.
Include the following in your email.
[1] A photo - DJ style photo, with equipment or DJ type pose
[2] Your DJ Name
[3] Area where you DJ (Country, City)
[4] List the equipment you use - be specific about equipment. Laptop Model, the OS, DJ Software, Mixer Model, Players, Amp, Speakers. Make sure to put brand and model number of equipment.
[5] If you want to include a linke to your website, include the website address.
[6] A short bio on the style/type of DJ you are, the music you play, and whatever else you want to share with the world
Email photos and info to imixmagdjs@gmail.com
American DJ Micro Lasers,
a side by side comparison
by DJ Brian S. Redd
06/28/2011
The American DJ Micro Lasers are absolutely amazing. At this price point it isn’t a matter of whether you will buy one, but on how many you will buy.
DJ Brian S. Redd, who is known for his great Youtube videos, gives you a side by side comparison of these three bad boys.
click to view video
You can visit Brian's Youtube homepage for more great videos.
Odyssey LSTANDM (laptop stand) video review and way to customize.
05/20/2011
View video through Youtube.
Odyssey, always on the case.
05/19/2011
Most of us are ready to complain and berate a company and its products when they don’t meet up to expectation, but most of us fail to give praise when praise is due. In this case, pardon the pun, we give a big shout out to Odyssey; yeah, the case guys.
Not too many companies follow through on their slogan. Odyssey's slogan is “Leading through innovation” and that’s exactly what they do. Because there aren’t many DJ case manufactures it would be easy for Odyssey to make lower quality products, but they don’t. Year after year they push the envelope and manufacture rugged and strong cases to protect the DJ gear we hold so close to our hearts. Not only are they rugged, they are also appealing to the eye.
You see Odyssey gets it, they understand how DJs need strong cases that are appealing. They offer them in various lines and colors; something for everyone. And let’s not forget their Laptop stands. The LstandM line with its various colors just adds that extra personal touch to your DJ setup.
We could go on forever about all their different quality products but that would just be plain silly. We just wanted to give big props to Odyssey for doing the right thing by DJs.
Make sure to visit the Odyssey website, they offer a lot more than just cases and are constantly adding new product styles to enhance the look of your setup.
Official Odyssey website
Midi mapping Traktor Kontrol X1 with Serato Scratch Live.
05/13/2011
Watch the video through Youtube
The life of a Superstar DJ.
Trailer for upcoming show.
05/04/2011
Want to see the life of a Superstar DJ?
Check out the video.
Serato Scratch Live
vs
Native Instruments
Traktor Scratch Pro 2.
The final verdict.
04/21/2011
Visit our Scratch Live Versus Native Instruments Traktor 2 page.
Is Youtube the new battleground for DJs?
video of DJ CERLA ON THE NUMARK NS7
04/18/2011
More and more DJs are showing off their skills on their Youtube videos. This seems to be a trend which is gaining momentum
and why not. Why go from club to club to get famous when you can go worldwide on Youtube and get famous overnight.
What are you waiting for? If you got the skills show them to the world.
View his video through Youtube.
Oh, check out the rest of his videos, DJ CERLA got skills.
Rane goes backwards?
SL2 for Serato Scratch Live.
Be Smart, Sell your SL1 & get the SL2.
04/07/2011
They went from the SL1 to the SL3, but now they take a step back and release the SL2. So does it offer anything new? Not really,
just a smaller compact size, without the auxilary in and out, but with a smaller price tag, $499.
So let’s get this straight, while Native Instruments is taking leaps forward with its Traktor 2, Rane is releasing products which keeps things as they are, quite interesting.
What Rane should do is offer a trade in value to all the poor saps that purchased the SL1 within the last eighteen months or so. That would be cool, if your SL1 has serial numbers blank through blank, you can go to the following retail locations with your SL1 and trade up for only $249. Since the SL1 uses the almost useless USB 1.1, it would kind of be the right thing to do, don’t you think.
However if you have a RANE SL1 unit do yourself a favor and sell it on ebay while you can get something for it. For $499 the SL2 is
an excellent entry into the stable world of Serato Scratch Live.
Here’s a link to the official Rane SL2 page.
You’ve got to check this out.
Inspiring piano rendition to “Live Your Life”
by Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys
01/28/2011
The beauty of music, and those that create it, is its ability to constantly evolve. Case in point, “Live Your Life” feat Shawnee
Taylor by Erick Morillo and Eddie Thoneick, it’s incredible on its own, but the beauty of that song inspired Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys to
throw down with his own freestyle. In our opinion it makes “Live Your Life” even more inspirational. Hit the image below to check it out through Youtube.
link here
IDJNOW.COM Door Buster sale and 20% off coupon.
Here's the link to the PDF doorbuster page
20% off coupon sale with some exclusions.
American Dj Quad Phase light only $169.One of the best DJ lights on the market. Regualar price $199. Through Musiciansfriend.com, Use coupon code GIVETHANKS
American DJ Quad Phase light $169
ERGO Keeps Getting Better
11/16/2011
The Pioneer DDJ ERGO just keeps getting better by the day; it's now Serato DJ Intro friendly. And since Intro is a free download, it just makes the ERGO that much more of a bargain.
An updated verion of Serato DJ Intro will will be available for free download in mid December. The DDJ ERGO will need the latest firmware installed, 1.10, in order to use the Serato DJ Intro software.
Serato now supports Mac OS X Lion.
One small problem,
IT DON'T WORK RIGHT!
11/14/2011
Is it me or is something wrong here. Serato is now supporting Mac OS X Lion which sounds great, but here’s the kicker, known issues do not allow your hardware to function properly.
The following was posted by the Serato team in their forum.
Scratch Live 2.3 now supports Mac OS X Lion (10.7.X). The following are minor known issues that some users may encounter:
* Rane hardware core audio drivers do not install.
* Hanging/GUI not updating after computer goes to sleep.
We are working on these issues and will release a fix in a future release of Scratch Live.
Scratch Live 2.3 now supports Mac OS X Lion (10.7.X). The following are minor known issues that some users may encounter:
* Rane hardware core audio drivers do not install.
* Hanging/GUI not updating after computer goes to sleep.
We are working on these issues and will release a fix in a future release of Scratch Live
And you’ll find the same kind statements for other hardware.
So on behalf of DJs throughout the world we would like to thank the Serato team for supporting Mac OS Lion, even though their software doesn’t.
As always, this is just to poke fun at a little problem. We love Serato and bow at its glory.
PIONEER DDJ ERGO REVIEW PAGE UP
while we await its arrival
11/02/2011
The ridiculously sexy looking Pioneer DDJ ERGO are on their way and should be shipping to you by December 10th. At a street price of $599.99, the Pioneer DJ ERGO, which will come with
Virtual DJ LE, is on high demand.
We have ours on order and will have a video review within minutes of its arrival.
Here's the Pioneer DJ Homepage with ERGO video
Is the Apple Iphone good for business?
The Review REMIX.
10/19/2011
Apple’s new iOS5 operating system for the iphone finally brings true push notification for emails. Because of this, Apple Iphone can finally be called a true business phone. There is no longer a need to constantly check for emails; a big headache in previous ios versions. If you have an iphone you will benefit from a much improved battery life.
In short, ios5 finally makes the iphone the best smartphone on this planet and other planets which have agreed not to sell Samsung tablets.
House Music, it’s a Soul Thing.
And live for your listening pleasure
10/11/2011
To hear some real down to earth House Music by true grass roots House Music DJs look no further than NewAgeSoul.com.
It’s a live video and audio feed of various DJs which mix the best of today’s current House Music sensations, and yesterday’s Classics. Our recommendation, check out DJ Messy, he has an uncanny way of blending every track to sound like one you need to have. DJ Messy can be seen and heard live Sunday’s 6pm to 9pm Eastern Time.
Info and schedules can be found at newagesoul.com
What a slut.
Denon DJ teases us all.
10/10/2011
Apple computer reinvented the tease and now everyone is doing it; Denon DJ teases with an all new controller. The one thing you can tell from this teaser photo is that it prefers a dark setting.
What software will it support, probably all of them which means sooner or later no free updates for Serato itch. Since there are so many die hard Denon DJ Fans, we will definitely be doing a review when this product is released.
imixmag supports the
Occupy Wallstreet Movement
The facts are clear and its devastation can be seen throughout our country. The powerful financial institutions are well in their way into creating an economic collapse in this country. Make no mistakes about it, they are very aware of their actions and in their intent to do so.
They control every single economic and social aspect of our lives: wages, benefits, healthcare, prescription prices, home prices, Food prices, oil and energy prices, interest rates, 401ks, and even the laws which govern our country.
It is also evidently clear that the allegiance of our so called elected officials is with these powerful financial institutions.
Since their hold is so strong, no one really knows what can be done, but one thing is perfectly clear, something must be done, and since our government refuses to act
for the people, the people must act for themselves.
This struggle with the powerful is nothing new. History has shown that it has always been and will always be an ongoing battle.
But the time has come for the people in this moment of time to once again force a balance between the good of the many over the greed of a few.
Pioneer DJ ERGO.
Too Expensive? Do the Math.
09/29/2011
Is the suggested retail price of $699 (may have a lower street price) a bit high? Well let’s take a look. One Pioneer CDJ 200 alone would cost $399.
A Pioneer DJM 250 would cost around $349. Add it all up and that system would cost $1,147.00, and that doesn’t include the extensive midi controller
functions available on the ERGO. Even if you add the upgrade price to the full version of Virtual DJ Pro, you still come out way ahead. So is it overpriced?
No dammit, you’re getting a bargain. On top of that, you’re getting everything neatly combined in one awesome package. Every way you look at it, it’s a sweet deal.
Here's the Pioneer DDJ ERGO homepe.
The Numark N4.
Serato DJ Intro software?
09/29/2011
Numark introduces the N4, an all in one four deck digital DJ controller and mixer. Very intriguing, one of its key features is it comes with Serato DJ Intro software. Does this mean Serato will start charging for software? Yeah, it seems that way.
The N4 looks great. Visit the Numark N4 page for a closer look.
The Need for More.
09/14/2011
Very interesting article at Skratchworx about DJ technology. Won’t spoil it for you. Here’s the link.
Is there a Doctor in the house!?
09/14/2011
There are some serious problems in the world today and last thing we need is yet another one.
Unfortunately Serato Scratch Live has added yet another to it with release of 2.3.1. Since it is Serato
we are confident an update is on the way to once again bring stability to our lovely planet.
DDJ-S1 & DDJ-T1
09/01/2011
All in one controllers are the future, and the battle to dominate it is just getting started.
Pioneer DJ has just announced a price drop on the DDJ-S1, now $999 and the DDJ-T1, now $899.
What’s been going down and what’s coming.
08/28/2011
Native Instruments is set to release TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 on October 4th.
The unit is a bit smaller and lighter and offers a bit less than the S4; only two channels as compared to the four on the S4.
There are also a few less functions available on it so make sure to check out its comparison page. The good news, street price is said to be $599.
If you’re a Traktor user and are looking for an all in one controller for some of your less demanding gigs, this may be a unit for you. As always, don’t buy 'til you try.
Serato Itch 2.0 has been out a bit and the results have been mixed.
Some are happy, some aren’t. Tune in, a video review on how it behaves on the Numark NS6 is on the way. And speaking of it, a comparison video between
the NS6 and the Pioneer DDJ-S1 is also in the works.
Scratch your eyes out.
Serato Scratch Live is now on version 2.3. We’ll be testing out the new version and once again throwing it head to head against Traktor 2’s latest version, so
be on a lookout for that.
Mac OS Lion needs child support.
Mac OS Lion still not supported by Serato or Native Instrument’s Traktor. Other audio related software companies are beginning to show support so it shouldn’t be long before they do the same.
Apple losing its core.
In ending we speak of the end of Steve Jobs as CEO of Apple. Will apple be the same? What do you think? Our thoughts on this coming soon.
The imixmag choice for
Best DJ
in the 2011 DJ EXPO EXHIBIT ROOM
is
DJ CHOPPS
08/13/2011
You’ve seen it before, there’s a contest, and one group or person clearly is the best performer. But at the end of it all the winner is someone who clearly wasn’t deserving. Our choice of BEST EXHIBIT ROOM DJ leaves the usual politics and the bullshit out the door and only comes down to raw skill which is exactly what everyone witnessed from DJ CHOPPS.
Check out a short video clip of DJ Chopps and witness for yourself.
Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS
07/25/2011
Is Numark on steroids or what? They’ve been pumping out products as fast as you can blink an eye. What can be interesting for DJs
who still want to have the ability to work with CDs (yeah they still make those) is the MIXDECK EXPRESS. It does Midi, has a built in
audio interface, can play off USB flash drives , and comes with Virtual DJ LE in North & South America. Oh, it will support Traktor 2 which is its included
software in Europe and Asia. The street price in the United States will be $499.
Official Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS page
Traktor 2 on the Numark NS6
by Uniquesquared.com
07/09/2011
Regardless of where it comes from, if it benefits DJs you will find it here. Case in point, the video below comes from uniquesquared.com.
Hit the photo to view it through youtube.
Make sure to visit the official Uniquesquared.com Youtube page, they have a lot of great videos and are good at explaining things quickly and clearly.
Numark NS6 video review #3.
Is the NS6 worth buying?
07/06/2011
view the video on youtube
Excuse me,
mind if I take a photo?
07/03/2011
As I walk around the New Jersey Garden State Plaza Mall I hear an all too familiar sound, the sound of a real live DJ.
I go to where it’s coming from, a Guess clothing store which has a few workers handing out sale flyers. I walk in, look at the setup, the DJ,
and listen to him for a short bit and immediately know I'm looking at a DJ who loves and takes pride in what he does. I walk up and say,
"I'm Angel of imixmag.com, a website for DJs. Do you mind if I take your photo?" He looks me in the face, smiles and says, “sure, why not." I take his photo, his information, and say my goodbyes to DJ Indian Fury - mission accomplished.
You see that's what imixmag.com represents, it's about the everyday DJ and the hard
work you put into doing the trade you hold so close to you heart. Yes, imixmag is all about you so
don't be surprised if you're DJing at a bar, lounge, or wherever, and a guy approaches you and says "I'm Angel from imixmag.com. Mind if I take your photo?"
Catch you at your gig - peace.
07/03/2011
DJ Indian Fury has been DJing over 13 years. He prides himself as being a DJ who can adapt to any crowd and can play it all.
He does mobile gigs in the New York tri-state area.
His gear:
Denon DN-S5000 CDJ decks, Denon HC-4500 midi controller, Denon DN-X500 mixer, Yorkville powered NX50 speakers, and Serato Sratch Live on a 15” Macbook Pro.
DJ Indian Fury’s quote on what he brings.
I love what I do and believe that I’m one of very few DJ's in the area that can adapt to any crowd, no matter the type of party. I’m also very willing to learn more about the business on a regular basis. I think it is said best that "if you are not learning every day, then you need to change your line of work.”
Want to be featured in imixmag.com?
It doesn’t matter if you DJ at a club, lounge, bar, are mobile, or at home. If you would like to be featured in imixmag.com send us your information.
Include the following in your email.
[1] A photo - DJ style photo, with equipment or DJ type pose
[2] Your DJ Name
[3] Area where you DJ (Country, City)
[4] List the equipment you use - be specific about equipment. Laptop Model, the OS, DJ Software, Mixer Model, Players, Amp, Speakers. Make sure to put brand and model number of equipment.
[5] If you want to include a linke to your website, include the website address.
[6] A short bio on the style/type of DJ you are, the music you play, and whatever else you want to share with the world
Email photos and info to imixmagdjs@gmail.com
American DJ Micro Lasers,
a side by side comparison
by DJ Brian S. Redd
06/28/2011
The American DJ Micro Lasers are absolutely amazing. At this price point it isn’t a matter of whether you will buy one, but on how many you will buy.
DJ Brian S. Redd, who is known for his great Youtube videos, gives you a side by side comparison of these three bad boys.
click to view video
You can visit Brian's Youtube homepage for more great videos.
Odyssey LSTANDM (laptop stand) video review and way to customize.
05/20/2011
View video through Youtube.
Odyssey, always on the case.
05/19/2011
Most of us are ready to complain and berate a company and its products when they don’t meet up to expectation, but most of us fail to give praise when praise is due. In this case, pardon the pun, we give a big shout out to Odyssey; yeah, the case guys.
Not too many companies follow through on their slogan. Odyssey's slogan is “Leading through innovation” and that’s exactly what they do. Because there aren’t many DJ case manufactures it would be easy for Odyssey to make lower quality products, but they don’t. Year after year they push the envelope and manufacture rugged and strong cases to protect the DJ gear we hold so close to our hearts. Not only are they rugged, they are also appealing to the eye.
You see Odyssey gets it, they understand how DJs need strong cases that are appealing. They offer them in various lines and colors; something for everyone. And let’s not forget their Laptop stands. The LstandM line with its various colors just adds that extra personal touch to your DJ setup.
We could go on forever about all their different quality products but that would just be plain silly. We just wanted to give big props to Odyssey for doing the right thing by DJs.
Make sure to visit the Odyssey website, they offer a lot more than just cases and are constantly adding new product styles to enhance the look of your setup.
Official Odyssey website
Midi mapping Traktor Kontrol X1 with Serato Scratch Live.
05/13/2011
Watch the video through Youtube
The life of a Superstar DJ.
Trailer for upcoming show.
05/04/2011
Want to see the life of a Superstar DJ?
Check out the video.
Serato Scratch Live
vs
Native Instruments
Traktor Scratch Pro 2.
The final verdict.
04/21/2011
Visit our Scratch Live Versus Native Instruments Traktor 2 page.
Is Youtube the new battleground for DJs?
video of DJ CERLA ON THE NUMARK NS7
04/18/2011
More and more DJs are showing off their skills on their Youtube videos. This seems to be a trend which is gaining momentum
and why not. Why go from club to club to get famous when you can go worldwide on Youtube and get famous overnight.
What are you waiting for? If you got the skills show them to the world.
View his video through Youtube.
Oh, check out the rest of his videos, DJ CERLA got skills.
Rane goes backwards?
SL2 for Serato Scratch Live.
Be Smart, Sell your SL1 & get the SL2.
04/07/2011
They went from the SL1 to the SL3, but now they take a step back and release the SL2. So does it offer anything new? Not really,
just a smaller compact size, without the auxilary in and out, but with a smaller price tag, $499.
So let’s get this straight, while Native Instruments is taking leaps forward with its Traktor 2, Rane is releasing products which keeps things as they are, quite interesting.
What Rane should do is offer a trade in value to all the poor saps that purchased the SL1 within the last eighteen months or so. That would be cool, if your SL1 has serial numbers blank through blank, you can go to the following retail locations with your SL1 and trade up for only $249. Since the SL1 uses the almost useless USB 1.1, it would kind of be the right thing to do, don’t you think.
However if you have a RANE SL1 unit do yourself a favor and sell it on ebay while you can get something for it. For $499 the SL2 is
an excellent entry into the stable world of Serato Scratch Live.
Here’s a link to the official Rane SL2 page.
You’ve got to check this out.
Inspiring piano rendition to “Live Your Life”
by Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys
01/28/2011
The beauty of music, and those that create it, is its ability to constantly evolve. Case in point, “Live Your Life” feat Shawnee
Taylor by Erick Morillo and Eddie Thoneick, it’s incredible on its own, but the beauty of that song inspired Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys to
throw down with his own freestyle. In our opinion it makes “Live Your Life” even more inspirational. Hit the image below to check it out through Youtube.
American DJ Quad Phase light $169
ERGO Keeps Getting Better
11/16/2011
The Pioneer DDJ ERGO just keeps getting better by the day; it's now Serato DJ Intro friendly. And since Intro is a free download, it just makes the ERGO that much more of a bargain.
An updated verion of Serato DJ Intro will will be available for free download in mid December. The DDJ ERGO will need the latest firmware installed, 1.10, in order to use the Serato DJ Intro software.
Serato now supports Mac OS X Lion.
One small problem,
IT DON'T WORK RIGHT!
11/14/2011
Is it me or is something wrong here. Serato is now supporting Mac OS X Lion which sounds great, but here’s the kicker, known issues do not allow your hardware to function properly.
The following was posted by the Serato team in their forum.
Scratch Live 2.3 now supports Mac OS X Lion (10.7.X). The following are minor known issues that some users may encounter:
* Rane hardware core audio drivers do not install.
* Hanging/GUI not updating after computer goes to sleep.
We are working on these issues and will release a fix in a future release of Scratch Live.
Scratch Live 2.3 now supports Mac OS X Lion (10.7.X). The following are minor known issues that some users may encounter:
* Rane hardware core audio drivers do not install.
* Hanging/GUI not updating after computer goes to sleep.
We are working on these issues and will release a fix in a future release of Scratch Live
And you’ll find the same kind statements for other hardware.
So on behalf of DJs throughout the world we would like to thank the Serato team for supporting Mac OS Lion, even though their software doesn’t.
As always, this is just to poke fun at a little problem. We love Serato and bow at its glory.
PIONEER DDJ ERGO REVIEW PAGE UP
while we await its arrival
11/02/2011
The ridiculously sexy looking Pioneer DDJ ERGO are on their way and should be shipping to you by December 10th. At a street price of $599.99, the Pioneer DJ ERGO, which will come with
Virtual DJ LE, is on high demand.
We have ours on order and will have a video review within minutes of its arrival.
Here's the Pioneer DJ Homepage with ERGO video
Is the Apple Iphone good for business?
The Review REMIX.
10/19/2011
Apple’s new iOS5 operating system for the iphone finally brings true push notification for emails. Because of this, Apple Iphone can finally be called a true business phone. There is no longer a need to constantly check for emails; a big headache in previous ios versions. If you have an iphone you will benefit from a much improved battery life.
In short, ios5 finally makes the iphone the best smartphone on this planet and other planets which have agreed not to sell Samsung tablets.
House Music, it’s a Soul Thing.
And live for your listening pleasure
10/11/2011
To hear some real down to earth House Music by true grass roots House Music DJs look no further than NewAgeSoul.com.
It’s a live video and audio feed of various DJs which mix the best of today’s current House Music sensations, and yesterday’s Classics. Our recommendation, check out DJ Messy, he has an uncanny way of blending every track to sound like one you need to have. DJ Messy can be seen and heard live Sunday’s 6pm to 9pm Eastern Time.
Info and schedules can be found at newagesoul.com
What a slut.
Denon DJ teases us all.
10/10/2011
Apple computer reinvented the tease and now everyone is doing it; Denon DJ teases with an all new controller. The one thing you can tell from this teaser photo is that it prefers a dark setting.
What software will it support, probably all of them which means sooner or later no free updates for Serato itch. Since there are so many die hard Denon DJ Fans, we will definitely be doing a review when this product is released.
imixmag supports the
Occupy Wallstreet Movement
The facts are clear and its devastation can be seen throughout our country. The powerful financial institutions are well in their way into creating an economic collapse in this country. Make no mistakes about it, they are very aware of their actions and in their intent to do so.
They control every single economic and social aspect of our lives: wages, benefits, healthcare, prescription prices, home prices, Food prices, oil and energy prices, interest rates, 401ks, and even the laws which govern our country.
It is also evidently clear that the allegiance of our so called elected officials is with these powerful financial institutions.
Since their hold is so strong, no one really knows what can be done, but one thing is perfectly clear, something must be done, and since our government refuses to act
for the people, the people must act for themselves.
This struggle with the powerful is nothing new. History has shown that it has always been and will always be an ongoing battle.
But the time has come for the people in this moment of time to once again force a balance between the good of the many over the greed of a few.
Pioneer DJ ERGO.
Too Expensive? Do the Math.
09/29/2011
Is the suggested retail price of $699 (may have a lower street price) a bit high? Well let’s take a look. One Pioneer CDJ 200 alone would cost $399.
A Pioneer DJM 250 would cost around $349. Add it all up and that system would cost $1,147.00, and that doesn’t include the extensive midi controller
functions available on the ERGO. Even if you add the upgrade price to the full version of Virtual DJ Pro, you still come out way ahead. So is it overpriced?
No dammit, you’re getting a bargain. On top of that, you’re getting everything neatly combined in one awesome package. Every way you look at it, it’s a sweet deal.
Here's the Pioneer DDJ ERGO homepe.
The Numark N4.
Serato DJ Intro software?
09/29/2011
Numark introduces the N4, an all in one four deck digital DJ controller and mixer. Very intriguing, one of its key features is it comes with Serato DJ Intro software. Does this mean Serato will start charging for software? Yeah, it seems that way.
The N4 looks great. Visit the Numark N4 page for a closer look.
The Need for More.
09/14/2011
Very interesting article at Skratchworx about DJ technology. Won’t spoil it for you. Here’s the link.
Is there a Doctor in the house!?
09/14/2011
There are some serious problems in the world today and last thing we need is yet another one.
Unfortunately Serato Scratch Live has added yet another to it with release of 2.3.1. Since it is Serato
we are confident an update is on the way to once again bring stability to our lovely planet.
DDJ-S1 & DDJ-T1
09/01/2011
All in one controllers are the future, and the battle to dominate it is just getting started.
Pioneer DJ has just announced a price drop on the DDJ-S1, now $999 and the DDJ-T1, now $899.
What’s been going down and what’s coming.
08/28/2011
Native Instruments is set to release TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 on October 4th.
The unit is a bit smaller and lighter and offers a bit less than the S4; only two channels as compared to the four on the S4.
There are also a few less functions available on it so make sure to check out its comparison page. The good news, street price is said to be $599.
If you’re a Traktor user and are looking for an all in one controller for some of your less demanding gigs, this may be a unit for you. As always, don’t buy 'til you try.
Serato Itch 2.0 has been out a bit and the results have been mixed.
Some are happy, some aren’t. Tune in, a video review on how it behaves on the Numark NS6 is on the way. And speaking of it, a comparison video between
the NS6 and the Pioneer DDJ-S1 is also in the works.
Scratch your eyes out.
Serato Scratch Live is now on version 2.3. We’ll be testing out the new version and once again throwing it head to head against Traktor 2’s latest version, so
be on a lookout for that.
Mac OS Lion needs child support.
Mac OS Lion still not supported by Serato or Native Instrument’s Traktor. Other audio related software companies are beginning to show support so it shouldn’t be long before they do the same.
Apple losing its core.
In ending we speak of the end of Steve Jobs as CEO of Apple. Will apple be the same? What do you think? Our thoughts on this coming soon.
The imixmag choice for
Best DJ
in the 2011 DJ EXPO EXHIBIT ROOM
is
DJ CHOPPS
08/13/2011
You’ve seen it before, there’s a contest, and one group or person clearly is the best performer. But at the end of it all the winner is someone who clearly wasn’t deserving. Our choice of BEST EXHIBIT ROOM DJ leaves the usual politics and the bullshit out the door and only comes down to raw skill which is exactly what everyone witnessed from DJ CHOPPS.
Check out a short video clip of DJ Chopps and witness for yourself.
Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS
07/25/2011
Is Numark on steroids or what? They’ve been pumping out products as fast as you can blink an eye. What can be interesting for DJs
who still want to have the ability to work with CDs (yeah they still make those) is the MIXDECK EXPRESS. It does Midi, has a built in
audio interface, can play off USB flash drives , and comes with Virtual DJ LE in North & South America. Oh, it will support Traktor 2 which is its included
software in Europe and Asia. The street price in the United States will be $499.
Official Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS page
Traktor 2 on the Numark NS6
by Uniquesquared.com
07/09/2011
Regardless of where it comes from, if it benefits DJs you will find it here. Case in point, the video below comes from uniquesquared.com.
Hit the photo to view it through youtube.
Make sure to visit the official Uniquesquared.com Youtube page, they have a lot of great videos and are good at explaining things quickly and clearly.
Numark NS6 video review #3.
Is the NS6 worth buying?
07/06/2011
view the video on youtube
Excuse me,
mind if I take a photo?
07/03/2011
As I walk around the New Jersey Garden State Plaza Mall I hear an all too familiar sound, the sound of a real live DJ.
I go to where it’s coming from, a Guess clothing store which has a few workers handing out sale flyers. I walk in, look at the setup, the DJ,
and listen to him for a short bit and immediately know I'm looking at a DJ who loves and takes pride in what he does. I walk up and say,
"I'm Angel of imixmag.com, a website for DJs. Do you mind if I take your photo?" He looks me in the face, smiles and says, “sure, why not." I take his photo, his information, and say my goodbyes to DJ Indian Fury - mission accomplished.
You see that's what imixmag.com represents, it's about the everyday DJ and the hard
work you put into doing the trade you hold so close to you heart. Yes, imixmag is all about you so
don't be surprised if you're DJing at a bar, lounge, or wherever, and a guy approaches you and says "I'm Angel from imixmag.com. Mind if I take your photo?"
Catch you at your gig - peace.
07/03/2011
DJ Indian Fury has been DJing over 13 years. He prides himself as being a DJ who can adapt to any crowd and can play it all.
He does mobile gigs in the New York tri-state area.
His gear:
Denon DN-S5000 CDJ decks, Denon HC-4500 midi controller, Denon DN-X500 mixer, Yorkville powered NX50 speakers, and Serato Sratch Live on a 15” Macbook Pro.
DJ Indian Fury’s quote on what he brings.
I love what I do and believe that I’m one of very few DJ's in the area that can adapt to any crowd, no matter the type of party. I’m also very willing to learn more about the business on a regular basis. I think it is said best that "if you are not learning every day, then you need to change your line of work.”
Want to be featured in imixmag.com?
It doesn’t matter if you DJ at a club, lounge, bar, are mobile, or at home. If you would like to be featured in imixmag.com send us your information.
Include the following in your email.
[1] A photo - DJ style photo, with equipment or DJ type pose
[2] Your DJ Name
[3] Area where you DJ (Country, City)
[4] List the equipment you use - be specific about equipment. Laptop Model, the OS, DJ Software, Mixer Model, Players, Amp, Speakers. Make sure to put brand and model number of equipment.
[5] If you want to include a linke to your website, include the website address.
[6] A short bio on the style/type of DJ you are, the music you play, and whatever else you want to share with the world
Email photos and info to imixmagdjs@gmail.com
American DJ Micro Lasers,
a side by side comparison
by DJ Brian S. Redd
06/28/2011
The American DJ Micro Lasers are absolutely amazing. At this price point it isn’t a matter of whether you will buy one, but on how many you will buy.
DJ Brian S. Redd, who is known for his great Youtube videos, gives you a side by side comparison of these three bad boys.
click to view video
You can visit Brian's Youtube homepage for more great videos.
Odyssey LSTANDM (laptop stand) video review and way to customize.
05/20/2011
View video through Youtube.
Odyssey, always on the case.
05/19/2011
Most of us are ready to complain and berate a company and its products when they don’t meet up to expectation, but most of us fail to give praise when praise is due. In this case, pardon the pun, we give a big shout out to Odyssey; yeah, the case guys.
Not too many companies follow through on their slogan. Odyssey's slogan is “Leading through innovation” and that’s exactly what they do. Because there aren’t many DJ case manufactures it would be easy for Odyssey to make lower quality products, but they don’t. Year after year they push the envelope and manufacture rugged and strong cases to protect the DJ gear we hold so close to our hearts. Not only are they rugged, they are also appealing to the eye.
You see Odyssey gets it, they understand how DJs need strong cases that are appealing. They offer them in various lines and colors; something for everyone. And let’s not forget their Laptop stands. The LstandM line with its various colors just adds that extra personal touch to your DJ setup.
We could go on forever about all their different quality products but that would just be plain silly. We just wanted to give big props to Odyssey for doing the right thing by DJs.
Make sure to visit the Odyssey website, they offer a lot more than just cases and are constantly adding new product styles to enhance the look of your setup.
Official Odyssey website
Midi mapping Traktor Kontrol X1 with Serato Scratch Live.
05/13/2011
Watch the video through Youtube
The life of a Superstar DJ.
Trailer for upcoming show.
05/04/2011
Want to see the life of a Superstar DJ?
Check out the video.
Serato Scratch Live
vs
Native Instruments
Traktor Scratch Pro 2.
The final verdict.
04/21/2011
Visit our Scratch Live Versus Native Instruments Traktor 2 page.
Is Youtube the new battleground for DJs?
video of DJ CERLA ON THE NUMARK NS7
04/18/2011
More and more DJs are showing off their skills on their Youtube videos. This seems to be a trend which is gaining momentum
and why not. Why go from club to club to get famous when you can go worldwide on Youtube and get famous overnight.
What are you waiting for? If you got the skills show them to the world.
View his video through Youtube.
Oh, check out the rest of his videos, DJ CERLA got skills.
Rane goes backwards?
SL2 for Serato Scratch Live.
Be Smart, Sell your SL1 & get the SL2.
04/07/2011
They went from the SL1 to the SL3, but now they take a step back and release the SL2. So does it offer anything new? Not really,
just a smaller compact size, without the auxilary in and out, but with a smaller price tag, $499.
So let’s get this straight, while Native Instruments is taking leaps forward with its Traktor 2, Rane is releasing products which keeps things as they are, quite interesting.
What Rane should do is offer a trade in value to all the poor saps that purchased the SL1 within the last eighteen months or so. That would be cool, if your SL1 has serial numbers blank through blank, you can go to the following retail locations with your SL1 and trade up for only $249. Since the SL1 uses the almost useless USB 1.1, it would kind of be the right thing to do, don’t you think.
However if you have a RANE SL1 unit do yourself a favor and sell it on ebay while you can get something for it. For $499 the SL2 is
an excellent entry into the stable world of Serato Scratch Live.
Here’s a link to the official Rane SL2 page.
You’ve got to check this out.
Inspiring piano rendition to “Live Your Life”
by Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys
01/28/2011
The beauty of music, and those that create it, is its ability to constantly evolve. Case in point, “Live Your Life” feat Shawnee
Taylor by Erick Morillo and Eddie Thoneick, it’s incredible on its own, but the beauty of that song inspired Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys to
throw down with his own freestyle. In our opinion it makes “Live Your Life” even more inspirational. Hit the image below to check it out through Youtube.
11/16/2011
The Pioneer DDJ ERGO just keeps getting better by the day; it's now Serato DJ Intro friendly. And since Intro is a free download, it just makes the ERGO that much more of a bargain.
An updated verion of Serato DJ Intro will will be available for free download in mid December. The DDJ ERGO will need the latest firmware installed, 1.10, in order to use the Serato DJ Intro software.
Serato now supports Mac OS X Lion.
One small problem,
IT DON'T WORK RIGHT!
11/14/2011
Is it me or is something wrong here. Serato is now supporting Mac OS X Lion which sounds great, but here’s the kicker, known issues do not allow your hardware to function properly.
The following was posted by the Serato team in their forum.
Scratch Live 2.3 now supports Mac OS X Lion (10.7.X). The following are minor known issues that some users may encounter:
* Rane hardware core audio drivers do not install.
* Hanging/GUI not updating after computer goes to sleep.
We are working on these issues and will release a fix in a future release of Scratch Live.
Scratch Live 2.3 now supports Mac OS X Lion (10.7.X). The following are minor known issues that some users may encounter:
* Rane hardware core audio drivers do not install.
* Hanging/GUI not updating after computer goes to sleep.
We are working on these issues and will release a fix in a future release of Scratch Live
And you’ll find the same kind statements for other hardware.
So on behalf of DJs throughout the world we would like to thank the Serato team for supporting Mac OS Lion, even though their software doesn’t.
As always, this is just to poke fun at a little problem. We love Serato and bow at its glory.
PIONEER DDJ ERGO REVIEW PAGE UP
while we await its arrival
11/02/2011
The ridiculously sexy looking Pioneer DDJ ERGO are on their way and should be shipping to you by December 10th. At a street price of $599.99, the Pioneer DJ ERGO, which will come with
Virtual DJ LE, is on high demand.
We have ours on order and will have a video review within minutes of its arrival.
Here's the Pioneer DJ Homepage with ERGO video
Is the Apple Iphone good for business?
The Review REMIX.
10/19/2011
Apple’s new iOS5 operating system for the iphone finally brings true push notification for emails. Because of this, Apple Iphone can finally be called a true business phone. There is no longer a need to constantly check for emails; a big headache in previous ios versions. If you have an iphone you will benefit from a much improved battery life.
In short, ios5 finally makes the iphone the best smartphone on this planet and other planets which have agreed not to sell Samsung tablets.
House Music, it’s a Soul Thing.
And live for your listening pleasure
10/11/2011
To hear some real down to earth House Music by true grass roots House Music DJs look no further than NewAgeSoul.com.
It’s a live video and audio feed of various DJs which mix the best of today’s current House Music sensations, and yesterday’s Classics. Our recommendation, check out DJ Messy, he has an uncanny way of blending every track to sound like one you need to have. DJ Messy can be seen and heard live Sunday’s 6pm to 9pm Eastern Time.
Info and schedules can be found at newagesoul.com
What a slut.
Denon DJ teases us all.
10/10/2011
Apple computer reinvented the tease and now everyone is doing it; Denon DJ teases with an all new controller. The one thing you can tell from this teaser photo is that it prefers a dark setting.
What software will it support, probably all of them which means sooner or later no free updates for Serato itch. Since there are so many die hard Denon DJ Fans, we will definitely be doing a review when this product is released.
imixmag supports the
Occupy Wallstreet Movement
The facts are clear and its devastation can be seen throughout our country. The powerful financial institutions are well in their way into creating an economic collapse in this country. Make no mistakes about it, they are very aware of their actions and in their intent to do so.
They control every single economic and social aspect of our lives: wages, benefits, healthcare, prescription prices, home prices, Food prices, oil and energy prices, interest rates, 401ks, and even the laws which govern our country.
It is also evidently clear that the allegiance of our so called elected officials is with these powerful financial institutions.
Since their hold is so strong, no one really knows what can be done, but one thing is perfectly clear, something must be done, and since our government refuses to act
for the people, the people must act for themselves.
This struggle with the powerful is nothing new. History has shown that it has always been and will always be an ongoing battle.
But the time has come for the people in this moment of time to once again force a balance between the good of the many over the greed of a few.
Pioneer DJ ERGO.
Too Expensive? Do the Math.
09/29/2011
Is the suggested retail price of $699 (may have a lower street price) a bit high? Well let’s take a look. One Pioneer CDJ 200 alone would cost $399.
A Pioneer DJM 250 would cost around $349. Add it all up and that system would cost $1,147.00, and that doesn’t include the extensive midi controller
functions available on the ERGO. Even if you add the upgrade price to the full version of Virtual DJ Pro, you still come out way ahead. So is it overpriced?
No dammit, you’re getting a bargain. On top of that, you’re getting everything neatly combined in one awesome package. Every way you look at it, it’s a sweet deal.
Here's the Pioneer DDJ ERGO homepe.
The Numark N4.
Serato DJ Intro software?
09/29/2011
Numark introduces the N4, an all in one four deck digital DJ controller and mixer. Very intriguing, one of its key features is it comes with Serato DJ Intro software. Does this mean Serato will start charging for software? Yeah, it seems that way.
The N4 looks great. Visit the Numark N4 page for a closer look.
The Need for More.
09/14/2011
Very interesting article at Skratchworx about DJ technology. Won’t spoil it for you. Here’s the link.
Is there a Doctor in the house!?
09/14/2011
There are some serious problems in the world today and last thing we need is yet another one.
Unfortunately Serato Scratch Live has added yet another to it with release of 2.3.1. Since it is Serato
we are confident an update is on the way to once again bring stability to our lovely planet.
DDJ-S1 & DDJ-T1
09/01/2011
All in one controllers are the future, and the battle to dominate it is just getting started.
Pioneer DJ has just announced a price drop on the DDJ-S1, now $999 and the DDJ-T1, now $899.
What’s been going down and what’s coming.
08/28/2011
Native Instruments is set to release TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 on October 4th.
The unit is a bit smaller and lighter and offers a bit less than the S4; only two channels as compared to the four on the S4.
There are also a few less functions available on it so make sure to check out its comparison page. The good news, street price is said to be $599.
If you’re a Traktor user and are looking for an all in one controller for some of your less demanding gigs, this may be a unit for you. As always, don’t buy 'til you try.
Serato Itch 2.0 has been out a bit and the results have been mixed.
Some are happy, some aren’t. Tune in, a video review on how it behaves on the Numark NS6 is on the way. And speaking of it, a comparison video between
the NS6 and the Pioneer DDJ-S1 is also in the works.
Scratch your eyes out.
Serato Scratch Live is now on version 2.3. We’ll be testing out the new version and once again throwing it head to head against Traktor 2’s latest version, so
be on a lookout for that.
Mac OS Lion needs child support.
Mac OS Lion still not supported by Serato or Native Instrument’s Traktor. Other audio related software companies are beginning to show support so it shouldn’t be long before they do the same.
Apple losing its core.
In ending we speak of the end of Steve Jobs as CEO of Apple. Will apple be the same? What do you think? Our thoughts on this coming soon.
The imixmag choice for
Best DJ
in the 2011 DJ EXPO EXHIBIT ROOM
is
DJ CHOPPS
08/13/2011
You’ve seen it before, there’s a contest, and one group or person clearly is the best performer. But at the end of it all the winner is someone who clearly wasn’t deserving. Our choice of BEST EXHIBIT ROOM DJ leaves the usual politics and the bullshit out the door and only comes down to raw skill which is exactly what everyone witnessed from DJ CHOPPS.
Check out a short video clip of DJ Chopps and witness for yourself.
Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS
07/25/2011
Is Numark on steroids or what? They’ve been pumping out products as fast as you can blink an eye. What can be interesting for DJs
who still want to have the ability to work with CDs (yeah they still make those) is the MIXDECK EXPRESS. It does Midi, has a built in
audio interface, can play off USB flash drives , and comes with Virtual DJ LE in North & South America. Oh, it will support Traktor 2 which is its included
software in Europe and Asia. The street price in the United States will be $499.
Official Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS page
Traktor 2 on the Numark NS6
by Uniquesquared.com
07/09/2011
Regardless of where it comes from, if it benefits DJs you will find it here. Case in point, the video below comes from uniquesquared.com.
Hit the photo to view it through youtube.
Make sure to visit the official Uniquesquared.com Youtube page, they have a lot of great videos and are good at explaining things quickly and clearly.
Numark NS6 video review #3.
Is the NS6 worth buying?
07/06/2011
view the video on youtube
Excuse me,
mind if I take a photo?
07/03/2011
As I walk around the New Jersey Garden State Plaza Mall I hear an all too familiar sound, the sound of a real live DJ.
I go to where it’s coming from, a Guess clothing store which has a few workers handing out sale flyers. I walk in, look at the setup, the DJ,
and listen to him for a short bit and immediately know I'm looking at a DJ who loves and takes pride in what he does. I walk up and say,
"I'm Angel of imixmag.com, a website for DJs. Do you mind if I take your photo?" He looks me in the face, smiles and says, “sure, why not." I take his photo, his information, and say my goodbyes to DJ Indian Fury - mission accomplished.
You see that's what imixmag.com represents, it's about the everyday DJ and the hard
work you put into doing the trade you hold so close to you heart. Yes, imixmag is all about you so
don't be surprised if you're DJing at a bar, lounge, or wherever, and a guy approaches you and says "I'm Angel from imixmag.com. Mind if I take your photo?"
Catch you at your gig - peace.
07/03/2011
DJ Indian Fury has been DJing over 13 years. He prides himself as being a DJ who can adapt to any crowd and can play it all.
He does mobile gigs in the New York tri-state area.
His gear:
Denon DN-S5000 CDJ decks, Denon HC-4500 midi controller, Denon DN-X500 mixer, Yorkville powered NX50 speakers, and Serato Sratch Live on a 15” Macbook Pro.
DJ Indian Fury’s quote on what he brings.
I love what I do and believe that I’m one of very few DJ's in the area that can adapt to any crowd, no matter the type of party. I’m also very willing to learn more about the business on a regular basis. I think it is said best that "if you are not learning every day, then you need to change your line of work.”
Want to be featured in imixmag.com?
It doesn’t matter if you DJ at a club, lounge, bar, are mobile, or at home. If you would like to be featured in imixmag.com send us your information.
Include the following in your email.
[1] A photo - DJ style photo, with equipment or DJ type pose
[2] Your DJ Name
[3] Area where you DJ (Country, City)
[4] List the equipment you use - be specific about equipment. Laptop Model, the OS, DJ Software, Mixer Model, Players, Amp, Speakers. Make sure to put brand and model number of equipment.
[5] If you want to include a linke to your website, include the website address.
[6] A short bio on the style/type of DJ you are, the music you play, and whatever else you want to share with the world
Email photos and info to imixmagdjs@gmail.com
American DJ Micro Lasers,
a side by side comparison
by DJ Brian S. Redd
06/28/2011
The American DJ Micro Lasers are absolutely amazing. At this price point it isn’t a matter of whether you will buy one, but on how many you will buy.
DJ Brian S. Redd, who is known for his great Youtube videos, gives you a side by side comparison of these three bad boys.
click to view video
You can visit Brian's Youtube homepage for more great videos.
Odyssey LSTANDM (laptop stand) video review and way to customize.
05/20/2011
View video through Youtube.
Odyssey, always on the case.
05/19/2011
Most of us are ready to complain and berate a company and its products when they don’t meet up to expectation, but most of us fail to give praise when praise is due. In this case, pardon the pun, we give a big shout out to Odyssey; yeah, the case guys.
Not too many companies follow through on their slogan. Odyssey's slogan is “Leading through innovation” and that’s exactly what they do. Because there aren’t many DJ case manufactures it would be easy for Odyssey to make lower quality products, but they don’t. Year after year they push the envelope and manufacture rugged and strong cases to protect the DJ gear we hold so close to our hearts. Not only are they rugged, they are also appealing to the eye.
You see Odyssey gets it, they understand how DJs need strong cases that are appealing. They offer them in various lines and colors; something for everyone. And let’s not forget their Laptop stands. The LstandM line with its various colors just adds that extra personal touch to your DJ setup.
We could go on forever about all their different quality products but that would just be plain silly. We just wanted to give big props to Odyssey for doing the right thing by DJs.
Make sure to visit the Odyssey website, they offer a lot more than just cases and are constantly adding new product styles to enhance the look of your setup.
Official Odyssey website
Midi mapping Traktor Kontrol X1 with Serato Scratch Live.
05/13/2011
Watch the video through Youtube
The life of a Superstar DJ.
Trailer for upcoming show.
05/04/2011
Want to see the life of a Superstar DJ?
Check out the video.
Serato Scratch Live
vs
Native Instruments
Traktor Scratch Pro 2.
The final verdict.
04/21/2011
Visit our Scratch Live Versus Native Instruments Traktor 2 page.
Is Youtube the new battleground for DJs?
video of DJ CERLA ON THE NUMARK NS7
04/18/2011
More and more DJs are showing off their skills on their Youtube videos. This seems to be a trend which is gaining momentum
and why not. Why go from club to club to get famous when you can go worldwide on Youtube and get famous overnight.
What are you waiting for? If you got the skills show them to the world.
View his video through Youtube.
Oh, check out the rest of his videos, DJ CERLA got skills.
Rane goes backwards?
SL2 for Serato Scratch Live.
Be Smart, Sell your SL1 & get the SL2.
04/07/2011
They went from the SL1 to the SL3, but now they take a step back and release the SL2. So does it offer anything new? Not really,
just a smaller compact size, without the auxilary in and out, but with a smaller price tag, $499.
So let’s get this straight, while Native Instruments is taking leaps forward with its Traktor 2, Rane is releasing products which keeps things as they are, quite interesting.
What Rane should do is offer a trade in value to all the poor saps that purchased the SL1 within the last eighteen months or so. That would be cool, if your SL1 has serial numbers blank through blank, you can go to the following retail locations with your SL1 and trade up for only $249. Since the SL1 uses the almost useless USB 1.1, it would kind of be the right thing to do, don’t you think.
However if you have a RANE SL1 unit do yourself a favor and sell it on ebay while you can get something for it. For $499 the SL2 is
an excellent entry into the stable world of Serato Scratch Live.
Here’s a link to the official Rane SL2 page.
You’ve got to check this out.
Inspiring piano rendition to “Live Your Life”
by Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys
01/28/2011
The beauty of music, and those that create it, is its ability to constantly evolve. Case in point, “Live Your Life” feat Shawnee
Taylor by Erick Morillo and Eddie Thoneick, it’s incredible on its own, but the beauty of that song inspired Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys to
throw down with his own freestyle. In our opinion it makes “Live Your Life” even more inspirational. Hit the image below to check it out through Youtube.
Serato now supports Mac OS X Lion.
One small problem,
IT DON'T WORK RIGHT!
11/14/2011
Is it me or is something wrong here. Serato is now supporting Mac OS X Lion which sounds great, but here’s the kicker, known issues do not allow your hardware to function properly.
The following was posted by the Serato team in their forum.
Scratch Live 2.3 now supports Mac OS X Lion (10.7.X). The following are minor known issues that some users may encounter:
* Rane hardware core audio drivers do not install.
* Hanging/GUI not updating after computer goes to sleep.
We are working on these issues and will release a fix in a future release of Scratch Live.
Scratch Live 2.3 now supports Mac OS X Lion (10.7.X). The following are minor known issues that some users may encounter:
* Rane hardware core audio drivers do not install.
* Hanging/GUI not updating after computer goes to sleep.
We are working on these issues and will release a fix in a future release of Scratch Live
And you’ll find the same kind statements for other hardware.
So on behalf of DJs throughout the world we would like to thank the Serato team for supporting Mac OS Lion, even though their software doesn’t.
As always, this is just to poke fun at a little problem. We love Serato and bow at its glory.
PIONEER DDJ ERGO REVIEW PAGE UP
while we await its arrival
11/02/2011
The ridiculously sexy looking Pioneer DDJ ERGO are on their way and should be shipping to you by December 10th. At a street price of $599.99, the Pioneer DJ ERGO, which will come with
Virtual DJ LE, is on high demand.
We have ours on order and will have a video review within minutes of its arrival.
Here's the Pioneer DJ Homepage with ERGO video
Is the Apple Iphone good for business?
The Review REMIX.
10/19/2011
Apple’s new iOS5 operating system for the iphone finally brings true push notification for emails. Because of this, Apple Iphone can finally be called a true business phone. There is no longer a need to constantly check for emails; a big headache in previous ios versions. If you have an iphone you will benefit from a much improved battery life.
In short, ios5 finally makes the iphone the best smartphone on this planet and other planets which have agreed not to sell Samsung tablets.
House Music, it’s a Soul Thing.
And live for your listening pleasure
10/11/2011
To hear some real down to earth House Music by true grass roots House Music DJs look no further than NewAgeSoul.com.
It’s a live video and audio feed of various DJs which mix the best of today’s current House Music sensations, and yesterday’s Classics. Our recommendation, check out DJ Messy, he has an uncanny way of blending every track to sound like one you need to have. DJ Messy can be seen and heard live Sunday’s 6pm to 9pm Eastern Time.
Info and schedules can be found at newagesoul.com
What a slut.
Denon DJ teases us all.
10/10/2011
Apple computer reinvented the tease and now everyone is doing it; Denon DJ teases with an all new controller. The one thing you can tell from this teaser photo is that it prefers a dark setting.
What software will it support, probably all of them which means sooner or later no free updates for Serato itch. Since there are so many die hard Denon DJ Fans, we will definitely be doing a review when this product is released.
imixmag supports the
Occupy Wallstreet Movement
The facts are clear and its devastation can be seen throughout our country. The powerful financial institutions are well in their way into creating an economic collapse in this country. Make no mistakes about it, they are very aware of their actions and in their intent to do so.
They control every single economic and social aspect of our lives: wages, benefits, healthcare, prescription prices, home prices, Food prices, oil and energy prices, interest rates, 401ks, and even the laws which govern our country.
It is also evidently clear that the allegiance of our so called elected officials is with these powerful financial institutions.
Since their hold is so strong, no one really knows what can be done, but one thing is perfectly clear, something must be done, and since our government refuses to act
for the people, the people must act for themselves.
This struggle with the powerful is nothing new. History has shown that it has always been and will always be an ongoing battle.
But the time has come for the people in this moment of time to once again force a balance between the good of the many over the greed of a few.
Pioneer DJ ERGO.
Too Expensive? Do the Math.
09/29/2011
Is the suggested retail price of $699 (may have a lower street price) a bit high? Well let’s take a look. One Pioneer CDJ 200 alone would cost $399.
A Pioneer DJM 250 would cost around $349. Add it all up and that system would cost $1,147.00, and that doesn’t include the extensive midi controller
functions available on the ERGO. Even if you add the upgrade price to the full version of Virtual DJ Pro, you still come out way ahead. So is it overpriced?
No dammit, you’re getting a bargain. On top of that, you’re getting everything neatly combined in one awesome package. Every way you look at it, it’s a sweet deal.
Here's the Pioneer DDJ ERGO homepe.
The Numark N4.
Serato DJ Intro software?
09/29/2011
Numark introduces the N4, an all in one four deck digital DJ controller and mixer. Very intriguing, one of its key features is it comes with Serato DJ Intro software. Does this mean Serato will start charging for software? Yeah, it seems that way.
The N4 looks great. Visit the Numark N4 page for a closer look.
The Need for More.
09/14/2011
Very interesting article at Skratchworx about DJ technology. Won’t spoil it for you. Here’s the link.
Is there a Doctor in the house!?
09/14/2011
There are some serious problems in the world today and last thing we need is yet another one.
Unfortunately Serato Scratch Live has added yet another to it with release of 2.3.1. Since it is Serato
we are confident an update is on the way to once again bring stability to our lovely planet.
DDJ-S1 & DDJ-T1
09/01/2011
All in one controllers are the future, and the battle to dominate it is just getting started.
Pioneer DJ has just announced a price drop on the DDJ-S1, now $999 and the DDJ-T1, now $899.
What’s been going down and what’s coming.
08/28/2011
Native Instruments is set to release TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 on October 4th.
The unit is a bit smaller and lighter and offers a bit less than the S4; only two channels as compared to the four on the S4.
There are also a few less functions available on it so make sure to check out its comparison page. The good news, street price is said to be $599.
If you’re a Traktor user and are looking for an all in one controller for some of your less demanding gigs, this may be a unit for you. As always, don’t buy 'til you try.
Serato Itch 2.0 has been out a bit and the results have been mixed.
Some are happy, some aren’t. Tune in, a video review on how it behaves on the Numark NS6 is on the way. And speaking of it, a comparison video between
the NS6 and the Pioneer DDJ-S1 is also in the works.
Scratch your eyes out.
Serato Scratch Live is now on version 2.3. We’ll be testing out the new version and once again throwing it head to head against Traktor 2’s latest version, so
be on a lookout for that.
Mac OS Lion needs child support.
Mac OS Lion still not supported by Serato or Native Instrument’s Traktor. Other audio related software companies are beginning to show support so it shouldn’t be long before they do the same.
Apple losing its core.
In ending we speak of the end of Steve Jobs as CEO of Apple. Will apple be the same? What do you think? Our thoughts on this coming soon.
The imixmag choice for
Best DJ
in the 2011 DJ EXPO EXHIBIT ROOM
is
DJ CHOPPS
08/13/2011
You’ve seen it before, there’s a contest, and one group or person clearly is the best performer. But at the end of it all the winner is someone who clearly wasn’t deserving. Our choice of BEST EXHIBIT ROOM DJ leaves the usual politics and the bullshit out the door and only comes down to raw skill which is exactly what everyone witnessed from DJ CHOPPS.
Check out a short video clip of DJ Chopps and witness for yourself.
Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS
07/25/2011
Is Numark on steroids or what? They’ve been pumping out products as fast as you can blink an eye. What can be interesting for DJs
who still want to have the ability to work with CDs (yeah they still make those) is the MIXDECK EXPRESS. It does Midi, has a built in
audio interface, can play off USB flash drives , and comes with Virtual DJ LE in North & South America. Oh, it will support Traktor 2 which is its included
software in Europe and Asia. The street price in the United States will be $499.
Official Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS page
Traktor 2 on the Numark NS6
by Uniquesquared.com
07/09/2011
Regardless of where it comes from, if it benefits DJs you will find it here. Case in point, the video below comes from uniquesquared.com.
Hit the photo to view it through youtube.
Make sure to visit the official Uniquesquared.com Youtube page, they have a lot of great videos and are good at explaining things quickly and clearly.
Numark NS6 video review #3.
Is the NS6 worth buying?
07/06/2011
view the video on youtube
Excuse me,
mind if I take a photo?
07/03/2011
As I walk around the New Jersey Garden State Plaza Mall I hear an all too familiar sound, the sound of a real live DJ.
I go to where it’s coming from, a Guess clothing store which has a few workers handing out sale flyers. I walk in, look at the setup, the DJ,
and listen to him for a short bit and immediately know I'm looking at a DJ who loves and takes pride in what he does. I walk up and say,
"I'm Angel of imixmag.com, a website for DJs. Do you mind if I take your photo?" He looks me in the face, smiles and says, “sure, why not." I take his photo, his information, and say my goodbyes to DJ Indian Fury - mission accomplished.
You see that's what imixmag.com represents, it's about the everyday DJ and the hard
work you put into doing the trade you hold so close to you heart. Yes, imixmag is all about you so
don't be surprised if you're DJing at a bar, lounge, or wherever, and a guy approaches you and says "I'm Angel from imixmag.com. Mind if I take your photo?"
Catch you at your gig - peace.
07/03/2011
DJ Indian Fury has been DJing over 13 years. He prides himself as being a DJ who can adapt to any crowd and can play it all.
He does mobile gigs in the New York tri-state area.
His gear:
Denon DN-S5000 CDJ decks, Denon HC-4500 midi controller, Denon DN-X500 mixer, Yorkville powered NX50 speakers, and Serato Sratch Live on a 15” Macbook Pro.
DJ Indian Fury’s quote on what he brings.
I love what I do and believe that I’m one of very few DJ's in the area that can adapt to any crowd, no matter the type of party. I’m also very willing to learn more about the business on a regular basis. I think it is said best that "if you are not learning every day, then you need to change your line of work.”
Want to be featured in imixmag.com?
It doesn’t matter if you DJ at a club, lounge, bar, are mobile, or at home. If you would like to be featured in imixmag.com send us your information.
Include the following in your email.
[1] A photo - DJ style photo, with equipment or DJ type pose
[2] Your DJ Name
[3] Area where you DJ (Country, City)
[4] List the equipment you use - be specific about equipment. Laptop Model, the OS, DJ Software, Mixer Model, Players, Amp, Speakers. Make sure to put brand and model number of equipment.
[5] If you want to include a linke to your website, include the website address.
[6] A short bio on the style/type of DJ you are, the music you play, and whatever else you want to share with the world
Email photos and info to imixmagdjs@gmail.com
American DJ Micro Lasers,
a side by side comparison
by DJ Brian S. Redd
06/28/2011
The American DJ Micro Lasers are absolutely amazing. At this price point it isn’t a matter of whether you will buy one, but on how many you will buy.
DJ Brian S. Redd, who is known for his great Youtube videos, gives you a side by side comparison of these three bad boys.
click to view video
You can visit Brian's Youtube homepage for more great videos.
Odyssey LSTANDM (laptop stand) video review and way to customize.
05/20/2011
View video through Youtube.
Odyssey, always on the case.
05/19/2011
Most of us are ready to complain and berate a company and its products when they don’t meet up to expectation, but most of us fail to give praise when praise is due. In this case, pardon the pun, we give a big shout out to Odyssey; yeah, the case guys.
Not too many companies follow through on their slogan. Odyssey's slogan is “Leading through innovation” and that’s exactly what they do. Because there aren’t many DJ case manufactures it would be easy for Odyssey to make lower quality products, but they don’t. Year after year they push the envelope and manufacture rugged and strong cases to protect the DJ gear we hold so close to our hearts. Not only are they rugged, they are also appealing to the eye.
You see Odyssey gets it, they understand how DJs need strong cases that are appealing. They offer them in various lines and colors; something for everyone. And let’s not forget their Laptop stands. The LstandM line with its various colors just adds that extra personal touch to your DJ setup.
We could go on forever about all their different quality products but that would just be plain silly. We just wanted to give big props to Odyssey for doing the right thing by DJs.
Make sure to visit the Odyssey website, they offer a lot more than just cases and are constantly adding new product styles to enhance the look of your setup.
Official Odyssey website
Midi mapping Traktor Kontrol X1 with Serato Scratch Live.
05/13/2011
Watch the video through Youtube
The life of a Superstar DJ.
Trailer for upcoming show.
05/04/2011
Want to see the life of a Superstar DJ?
Check out the video.
Serato Scratch Live
vs
Native Instruments
Traktor Scratch Pro 2.
The final verdict.
04/21/2011
Visit our Scratch Live Versus Native Instruments Traktor 2 page.
Is Youtube the new battleground for DJs?
video of DJ CERLA ON THE NUMARK NS7
04/18/2011
More and more DJs are showing off their skills on their Youtube videos. This seems to be a trend which is gaining momentum
and why not. Why go from club to club to get famous when you can go worldwide on Youtube and get famous overnight.
What are you waiting for? If you got the skills show them to the world.
View his video through Youtube.
Oh, check out the rest of his videos, DJ CERLA got skills.
Rane goes backwards?
SL2 for Serato Scratch Live.
Be Smart, Sell your SL1 & get the SL2.
04/07/2011
They went from the SL1 to the SL3, but now they take a step back and release the SL2. So does it offer anything new? Not really,
just a smaller compact size, without the auxilary in and out, but with a smaller price tag, $499.
So let’s get this straight, while Native Instruments is taking leaps forward with its Traktor 2, Rane is releasing products which keeps things as they are, quite interesting.
What Rane should do is offer a trade in value to all the poor saps that purchased the SL1 within the last eighteen months or so. That would be cool, if your SL1 has serial numbers blank through blank, you can go to the following retail locations with your SL1 and trade up for only $249. Since the SL1 uses the almost useless USB 1.1, it would kind of be the right thing to do, don’t you think.
However if you have a RANE SL1 unit do yourself a favor and sell it on ebay while you can get something for it. For $499 the SL2 is
an excellent entry into the stable world of Serato Scratch Live.
Here’s a link to the official Rane SL2 page.
You’ve got to check this out.
Inspiring piano rendition to “Live Your Life”
by Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys
01/28/2011
The beauty of music, and those that create it, is its ability to constantly evolve. Case in point, “Live Your Life” feat Shawnee
Taylor by Erick Morillo and Eddie Thoneick, it’s incredible on its own, but the beauty of that song inspired Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys to
throw down with his own freestyle. In our opinion it makes “Live Your Life” even more inspirational. Hit the image below to check it out through Youtube.
One small problem,
IT DON'T WORK RIGHT!
11/14/2011
Is it me or is something wrong here. Serato is now supporting Mac OS X Lion which sounds great, but here’s the kicker, known issues do not allow your hardware to function properly.
The following was posted by the Serato team in their forum.
Scratch Live 2.3 now supports Mac OS X Lion (10.7.X). The following are minor known issues that some users may encounter:
* Rane hardware core audio drivers do not install.
* Hanging/GUI not updating after computer goes to sleep.
We are working on these issues and will release a fix in a future release of Scratch Live.
Scratch Live 2.3 now supports Mac OS X Lion (10.7.X). The following are minor known issues that some users may encounter:
* Rane hardware core audio drivers do not install.
* Hanging/GUI not updating after computer goes to sleep.
We are working on these issues and will release a fix in a future release of Scratch Live
And you’ll find the same kind statements for other hardware.
So on behalf of DJs throughout the world we would like to thank the Serato team for supporting Mac OS Lion, even though their software doesn’t.
As always, this is just to poke fun at a little problem. We love Serato and bow at its glory.
PIONEER DDJ ERGO REVIEW PAGE UP
while we await its arrival
11/02/2011
The ridiculously sexy looking Pioneer DDJ ERGO are on their way and should be shipping to you by December 10th. At a street price of $599.99, the Pioneer DJ ERGO, which will come with
Virtual DJ LE, is on high demand.
We have ours on order and will have a video review within minutes of its arrival.
Here's the Pioneer DJ Homepage with ERGO video
Is the Apple Iphone good for business?
The Review REMIX.
10/19/2011
Apple’s new iOS5 operating system for the iphone finally brings true push notification for emails. Because of this, Apple Iphone can finally be called a true business phone. There is no longer a need to constantly check for emails; a big headache in previous ios versions. If you have an iphone you will benefit from a much improved battery life.
In short, ios5 finally makes the iphone the best smartphone on this planet and other planets which have agreed not to sell Samsung tablets.
House Music, it’s a Soul Thing.
And live for your listening pleasure
10/11/2011
To hear some real down to earth House Music by true grass roots House Music DJs look no further than NewAgeSoul.com.
It’s a live video and audio feed of various DJs which mix the best of today’s current House Music sensations, and yesterday’s Classics. Our recommendation, check out DJ Messy, he has an uncanny way of blending every track to sound like one you need to have. DJ Messy can be seen and heard live Sunday’s 6pm to 9pm Eastern Time.
Info and schedules can be found at newagesoul.com
What a slut.
Denon DJ teases us all.
10/10/2011
Apple computer reinvented the tease and now everyone is doing it; Denon DJ teases with an all new controller. The one thing you can tell from this teaser photo is that it prefers a dark setting.
What software will it support, probably all of them which means sooner or later no free updates for Serato itch. Since there are so many die hard Denon DJ Fans, we will definitely be doing a review when this product is released.
imixmag supports the
Occupy Wallstreet Movement
The facts are clear and its devastation can be seen throughout our country. The powerful financial institutions are well in their way into creating an economic collapse in this country. Make no mistakes about it, they are very aware of their actions and in their intent to do so.
They control every single economic and social aspect of our lives: wages, benefits, healthcare, prescription prices, home prices, Food prices, oil and energy prices, interest rates, 401ks, and even the laws which govern our country.
It is also evidently clear that the allegiance of our so called elected officials is with these powerful financial institutions.
Since their hold is so strong, no one really knows what can be done, but one thing is perfectly clear, something must be done, and since our government refuses to act
for the people, the people must act for themselves.
This struggle with the powerful is nothing new. History has shown that it has always been and will always be an ongoing battle.
But the time has come for the people in this moment of time to once again force a balance between the good of the many over the greed of a few.
Pioneer DJ ERGO.
Too Expensive? Do the Math.
09/29/2011
Is the suggested retail price of $699 (may have a lower street price) a bit high? Well let’s take a look. One Pioneer CDJ 200 alone would cost $399.
A Pioneer DJM 250 would cost around $349. Add it all up and that system would cost $1,147.00, and that doesn’t include the extensive midi controller
functions available on the ERGO. Even if you add the upgrade price to the full version of Virtual DJ Pro, you still come out way ahead. So is it overpriced?
No dammit, you’re getting a bargain. On top of that, you’re getting everything neatly combined in one awesome package. Every way you look at it, it’s a sweet deal.
Here's the Pioneer DDJ ERGO homepe.
The Numark N4.
Serato DJ Intro software?
09/29/2011
Numark introduces the N4, an all in one four deck digital DJ controller and mixer. Very intriguing, one of its key features is it comes with Serato DJ Intro software. Does this mean Serato will start charging for software? Yeah, it seems that way.
The N4 looks great. Visit the Numark N4 page for a closer look.
The Need for More.
09/14/2011
Very interesting article at Skratchworx about DJ technology. Won’t spoil it for you. Here’s the link.
Is there a Doctor in the house!?
09/14/2011
There are some serious problems in the world today and last thing we need is yet another one.
Unfortunately Serato Scratch Live has added yet another to it with release of 2.3.1. Since it is Serato
we are confident an update is on the way to once again bring stability to our lovely planet.
DDJ-S1 & DDJ-T1
09/01/2011
All in one controllers are the future, and the battle to dominate it is just getting started.
Pioneer DJ has just announced a price drop on the DDJ-S1, now $999 and the DDJ-T1, now $899.
What’s been going down and what’s coming.
08/28/2011
Native Instruments is set to release TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 on October 4th.
The unit is a bit smaller and lighter and offers a bit less than the S4; only two channels as compared to the four on the S4.
There are also a few less functions available on it so make sure to check out its comparison page. The good news, street price is said to be $599.
If you’re a Traktor user and are looking for an all in one controller for some of your less demanding gigs, this may be a unit for you. As always, don’t buy 'til you try.
Serato Itch 2.0 has been out a bit and the results have been mixed.
Some are happy, some aren’t. Tune in, a video review on how it behaves on the Numark NS6 is on the way. And speaking of it, a comparison video between
the NS6 and the Pioneer DDJ-S1 is also in the works.
Scratch your eyes out.
Serato Scratch Live is now on version 2.3. We’ll be testing out the new version and once again throwing it head to head against Traktor 2’s latest version, so
be on a lookout for that.
Mac OS Lion needs child support.
Mac OS Lion still not supported by Serato or Native Instrument’s Traktor. Other audio related software companies are beginning to show support so it shouldn’t be long before they do the same.
Apple losing its core.
In ending we speak of the end of Steve Jobs as CEO of Apple. Will apple be the same? What do you think? Our thoughts on this coming soon.
The imixmag choice for
Best DJ
in the 2011 DJ EXPO EXHIBIT ROOM
is
DJ CHOPPS
08/13/2011
You’ve seen it before, there’s a contest, and one group or person clearly is the best performer. But at the end of it all the winner is someone who clearly wasn’t deserving. Our choice of BEST EXHIBIT ROOM DJ leaves the usual politics and the bullshit out the door and only comes down to raw skill which is exactly what everyone witnessed from DJ CHOPPS.
Check out a short video clip of DJ Chopps and witness for yourself.
Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS
07/25/2011
Is Numark on steroids or what? They’ve been pumping out products as fast as you can blink an eye. What can be interesting for DJs
who still want to have the ability to work with CDs (yeah they still make those) is the MIXDECK EXPRESS. It does Midi, has a built in
audio interface, can play off USB flash drives , and comes with Virtual DJ LE in North & South America. Oh, it will support Traktor 2 which is its included
software in Europe and Asia. The street price in the United States will be $499.
Official Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS page
Traktor 2 on the Numark NS6
by Uniquesquared.com
07/09/2011
Regardless of where it comes from, if it benefits DJs you will find it here. Case in point, the video below comes from uniquesquared.com.
Hit the photo to view it through youtube.
Make sure to visit the official Uniquesquared.com Youtube page, they have a lot of great videos and are good at explaining things quickly and clearly.
Numark NS6 video review #3.
Is the NS6 worth buying?
07/06/2011
view the video on youtube
Excuse me,
mind if I take a photo?
07/03/2011
As I walk around the New Jersey Garden State Plaza Mall I hear an all too familiar sound, the sound of a real live DJ.
I go to where it’s coming from, a Guess clothing store which has a few workers handing out sale flyers. I walk in, look at the setup, the DJ,
and listen to him for a short bit and immediately know I'm looking at a DJ who loves and takes pride in what he does. I walk up and say,
"I'm Angel of imixmag.com, a website for DJs. Do you mind if I take your photo?" He looks me in the face, smiles and says, “sure, why not." I take his photo, his information, and say my goodbyes to DJ Indian Fury - mission accomplished.
You see that's what imixmag.com represents, it's about the everyday DJ and the hard
work you put into doing the trade you hold so close to you heart. Yes, imixmag is all about you so
don't be surprised if you're DJing at a bar, lounge, or wherever, and a guy approaches you and says "I'm Angel from imixmag.com. Mind if I take your photo?"
Catch you at your gig - peace.
07/03/2011
DJ Indian Fury has been DJing over 13 years. He prides himself as being a DJ who can adapt to any crowd and can play it all.
He does mobile gigs in the New York tri-state area.
His gear:
Denon DN-S5000 CDJ decks, Denon HC-4500 midi controller, Denon DN-X500 mixer, Yorkville powered NX50 speakers, and Serato Sratch Live on a 15” Macbook Pro.
DJ Indian Fury’s quote on what he brings.
I love what I do and believe that I’m one of very few DJ's in the area that can adapt to any crowd, no matter the type of party. I’m also very willing to learn more about the business on a regular basis. I think it is said best that "if you are not learning every day, then you need to change your line of work.”
Want to be featured in imixmag.com?
It doesn’t matter if you DJ at a club, lounge, bar, are mobile, or at home. If you would like to be featured in imixmag.com send us your information.
Include the following in your email.
[1] A photo - DJ style photo, with equipment or DJ type pose
[2] Your DJ Name
[3] Area where you DJ (Country, City)
[4] List the equipment you use - be specific about equipment. Laptop Model, the OS, DJ Software, Mixer Model, Players, Amp, Speakers. Make sure to put brand and model number of equipment.
[5] If you want to include a linke to your website, include the website address.
[6] A short bio on the style/type of DJ you are, the music you play, and whatever else you want to share with the world
Email photos and info to imixmagdjs@gmail.com
American DJ Micro Lasers,
a side by side comparison
by DJ Brian S. Redd
06/28/2011
The American DJ Micro Lasers are absolutely amazing. At this price point it isn’t a matter of whether you will buy one, but on how many you will buy.
DJ Brian S. Redd, who is known for his great Youtube videos, gives you a side by side comparison of these three bad boys.
click to view video
You can visit Brian's Youtube homepage for more great videos.
Odyssey LSTANDM (laptop stand) video review and way to customize.
05/20/2011
View video through Youtube.
Odyssey, always on the case.
05/19/2011
Most of us are ready to complain and berate a company and its products when they don’t meet up to expectation, but most of us fail to give praise when praise is due. In this case, pardon the pun, we give a big shout out to Odyssey; yeah, the case guys.
Not too many companies follow through on their slogan. Odyssey's slogan is “Leading through innovation” and that’s exactly what they do. Because there aren’t many DJ case manufactures it would be easy for Odyssey to make lower quality products, but they don’t. Year after year they push the envelope and manufacture rugged and strong cases to protect the DJ gear we hold so close to our hearts. Not only are they rugged, they are also appealing to the eye.
You see Odyssey gets it, they understand how DJs need strong cases that are appealing. They offer them in various lines and colors; something for everyone. And let’s not forget their Laptop stands. The LstandM line with its various colors just adds that extra personal touch to your DJ setup.
We could go on forever about all their different quality products but that would just be plain silly. We just wanted to give big props to Odyssey for doing the right thing by DJs.
Make sure to visit the Odyssey website, they offer a lot more than just cases and are constantly adding new product styles to enhance the look of your setup.
Official Odyssey website
Midi mapping Traktor Kontrol X1 with Serato Scratch Live.
05/13/2011
Watch the video through Youtube
The life of a Superstar DJ.
Trailer for upcoming show.
05/04/2011
Want to see the life of a Superstar DJ?
Check out the video.
Serato Scratch Live
vs
Native Instruments
Traktor Scratch Pro 2.
The final verdict.
04/21/2011
Visit our Scratch Live Versus Native Instruments Traktor 2 page.
Is Youtube the new battleground for DJs?
video of DJ CERLA ON THE NUMARK NS7
04/18/2011
More and more DJs are showing off their skills on their Youtube videos. This seems to be a trend which is gaining momentum
and why not. Why go from club to club to get famous when you can go worldwide on Youtube and get famous overnight.
What are you waiting for? If you got the skills show them to the world.
View his video through Youtube.
Oh, check out the rest of his videos, DJ CERLA got skills.
Rane goes backwards?
SL2 for Serato Scratch Live.
Be Smart, Sell your SL1 & get the SL2.
04/07/2011
They went from the SL1 to the SL3, but now they take a step back and release the SL2. So does it offer anything new? Not really,
just a smaller compact size, without the auxilary in and out, but with a smaller price tag, $499.
So let’s get this straight, while Native Instruments is taking leaps forward with its Traktor 2, Rane is releasing products which keeps things as they are, quite interesting.
What Rane should do is offer a trade in value to all the poor saps that purchased the SL1 within the last eighteen months or so. That would be cool, if your SL1 has serial numbers blank through blank, you can go to the following retail locations with your SL1 and trade up for only $249. Since the SL1 uses the almost useless USB 1.1, it would kind of be the right thing to do, don’t you think.
However if you have a RANE SL1 unit do yourself a favor and sell it on ebay while you can get something for it. For $499 the SL2 is
an excellent entry into the stable world of Serato Scratch Live.
Here’s a link to the official Rane SL2 page.
You’ve got to check this out.
Inspiring piano rendition to “Live Your Life”
by Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys
01/28/2011
The beauty of music, and those that create it, is its ability to constantly evolve. Case in point, “Live Your Life” feat Shawnee
Taylor by Erick Morillo and Eddie Thoneick, it’s incredible on its own, but the beauty of that song inspired Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys to
throw down with his own freestyle. In our opinion it makes “Live Your Life” even more inspirational. Hit the image below to check it out through Youtube.
Scratch Live 2.3 now supports Mac OS X Lion (10.7.X). The following are minor known issues that some users may encounter:
* Rane hardware core audio drivers do not install.
* Hanging/GUI not updating after computer goes to sleep.
We are working on these issues and will release a fix in a future release of Scratch Live.
Scratch Live 2.3 now supports Mac OS X Lion (10.7.X). The following are minor known issues that some users may encounter:
* Rane hardware core audio drivers do not install.
* Hanging/GUI not updating after computer goes to sleep.
We are working on these issues and will release a fix in a future release of Scratch Live
And you’ll find the same kind statements for other hardware.
So on behalf of DJs throughout the world we would like to thank the Serato team for supporting Mac OS Lion, even though their software doesn’t.
As always, this is just to poke fun at a little problem. We love Serato and bow at its glory.
PIONEER DDJ ERGO REVIEW PAGE UP
while we await its arrival
11/02/2011
The ridiculously sexy looking Pioneer DDJ ERGO are on their way and should be shipping to you by December 10th. At a street price of $599.99, the Pioneer DJ ERGO, which will come with
Virtual DJ LE, is on high demand.
We have ours on order and will have a video review within minutes of its arrival.
Here's the Pioneer DJ Homepage with ERGO video
Is the Apple Iphone good for business?
The Review REMIX.
10/19/2011
Apple’s new iOS5 operating system for the iphone finally brings true push notification for emails. Because of this, Apple Iphone can finally be called a true business phone. There is no longer a need to constantly check for emails; a big headache in previous ios versions. If you have an iphone you will benefit from a much improved battery life.
In short, ios5 finally makes the iphone the best smartphone on this planet and other planets which have agreed not to sell Samsung tablets.
House Music, it’s a Soul Thing.
And live for your listening pleasure
10/11/2011
To hear some real down to earth House Music by true grass roots House Music DJs look no further than NewAgeSoul.com.
It’s a live video and audio feed of various DJs which mix the best of today’s current House Music sensations, and yesterday’s Classics. Our recommendation, check out DJ Messy, he has an uncanny way of blending every track to sound like one you need to have. DJ Messy can be seen and heard live Sunday’s 6pm to 9pm Eastern Time.
Info and schedules can be found at newagesoul.com
What a slut.
Denon DJ teases us all.
10/10/2011
Apple computer reinvented the tease and now everyone is doing it; Denon DJ teases with an all new controller. The one thing you can tell from this teaser photo is that it prefers a dark setting.
What software will it support, probably all of them which means sooner or later no free updates for Serato itch. Since there are so many die hard Denon DJ Fans, we will definitely be doing a review when this product is released.
imixmag supports the
Occupy Wallstreet Movement
The facts are clear and its devastation can be seen throughout our country. The powerful financial institutions are well in their way into creating an economic collapse in this country. Make no mistakes about it, they are very aware of their actions and in their intent to do so.
They control every single economic and social aspect of our lives: wages, benefits, healthcare, prescription prices, home prices, Food prices, oil and energy prices, interest rates, 401ks, and even the laws which govern our country.
It is also evidently clear that the allegiance of our so called elected officials is with these powerful financial institutions.
Since their hold is so strong, no one really knows what can be done, but one thing is perfectly clear, something must be done, and since our government refuses to act
for the people, the people must act for themselves.
This struggle with the powerful is nothing new. History has shown that it has always been and will always be an ongoing battle.
But the time has come for the people in this moment of time to once again force a balance between the good of the many over the greed of a few.
Pioneer DJ ERGO.
Too Expensive? Do the Math.
09/29/2011
Is the suggested retail price of $699 (may have a lower street price) a bit high? Well let’s take a look. One Pioneer CDJ 200 alone would cost $399.
A Pioneer DJM 250 would cost around $349. Add it all up and that system would cost $1,147.00, and that doesn’t include the extensive midi controller
functions available on the ERGO. Even if you add the upgrade price to the full version of Virtual DJ Pro, you still come out way ahead. So is it overpriced?
No dammit, you’re getting a bargain. On top of that, you’re getting everything neatly combined in one awesome package. Every way you look at it, it’s a sweet deal.
Here's the Pioneer DDJ ERGO homepe.
The Numark N4.
Serato DJ Intro software?
09/29/2011
Numark introduces the N4, an all in one four deck digital DJ controller and mixer. Very intriguing, one of its key features is it comes with Serato DJ Intro software. Does this mean Serato will start charging for software? Yeah, it seems that way.
The N4 looks great. Visit the Numark N4 page for a closer look.
The Need for More.
09/14/2011
Very interesting article at Skratchworx about DJ technology. Won’t spoil it for you. Here’s the link.
Is there a Doctor in the house!?
09/14/2011
There are some serious problems in the world today and last thing we need is yet another one.
Unfortunately Serato Scratch Live has added yet another to it with release of 2.3.1. Since it is Serato
we are confident an update is on the way to once again bring stability to our lovely planet.
DDJ-S1 & DDJ-T1
09/01/2011
All in one controllers are the future, and the battle to dominate it is just getting started.
Pioneer DJ has just announced a price drop on the DDJ-S1, now $999 and the DDJ-T1, now $899.
What’s been going down and what’s coming.
08/28/2011
Native Instruments is set to release TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 on October 4th.
The unit is a bit smaller and lighter and offers a bit less than the S4; only two channels as compared to the four on the S4.
There are also a few less functions available on it so make sure to check out its comparison page. The good news, street price is said to be $599.
If you’re a Traktor user and are looking for an all in one controller for some of your less demanding gigs, this may be a unit for you. As always, don’t buy 'til you try.
Serato Itch 2.0 has been out a bit and the results have been mixed.
Some are happy, some aren’t. Tune in, a video review on how it behaves on the Numark NS6 is on the way. And speaking of it, a comparison video between
the NS6 and the Pioneer DDJ-S1 is also in the works.
Scratch your eyes out.
Serato Scratch Live is now on version 2.3. We’ll be testing out the new version and once again throwing it head to head against Traktor 2’s latest version, so
be on a lookout for that.
Mac OS Lion needs child support.
Mac OS Lion still not supported by Serato or Native Instrument’s Traktor. Other audio related software companies are beginning to show support so it shouldn’t be long before they do the same.
Apple losing its core.
In ending we speak of the end of Steve Jobs as CEO of Apple. Will apple be the same? What do you think? Our thoughts on this coming soon.
The imixmag choice for
Best DJ
in the 2011 DJ EXPO EXHIBIT ROOM
is
DJ CHOPPS
08/13/2011
You’ve seen it before, there’s a contest, and one group or person clearly is the best performer. But at the end of it all the winner is someone who clearly wasn’t deserving. Our choice of BEST EXHIBIT ROOM DJ leaves the usual politics and the bullshit out the door and only comes down to raw skill which is exactly what everyone witnessed from DJ CHOPPS.
Check out a short video clip of DJ Chopps and witness for yourself.
Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS
07/25/2011
Is Numark on steroids or what? They’ve been pumping out products as fast as you can blink an eye. What can be interesting for DJs
who still want to have the ability to work with CDs (yeah they still make those) is the MIXDECK EXPRESS. It does Midi, has a built in
audio interface, can play off USB flash drives , and comes with Virtual DJ LE in North & South America. Oh, it will support Traktor 2 which is its included
software in Europe and Asia. The street price in the United States will be $499.
Official Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS page
Traktor 2 on the Numark NS6
by Uniquesquared.com
07/09/2011
Regardless of where it comes from, if it benefits DJs you will find it here. Case in point, the video below comes from uniquesquared.com.
Hit the photo to view it through youtube.
Make sure to visit the official Uniquesquared.com Youtube page, they have a lot of great videos and are good at explaining things quickly and clearly.
Numark NS6 video review #3.
Is the NS6 worth buying?
07/06/2011
view the video on youtube
Excuse me,
mind if I take a photo?
07/03/2011
As I walk around the New Jersey Garden State Plaza Mall I hear an all too familiar sound, the sound of a real live DJ.
I go to where it’s coming from, a Guess clothing store which has a few workers handing out sale flyers. I walk in, look at the setup, the DJ,
and listen to him for a short bit and immediately know I'm looking at a DJ who loves and takes pride in what he does. I walk up and say,
"I'm Angel of imixmag.com, a website for DJs. Do you mind if I take your photo?" He looks me in the face, smiles and says, “sure, why not." I take his photo, his information, and say my goodbyes to DJ Indian Fury - mission accomplished.
You see that's what imixmag.com represents, it's about the everyday DJ and the hard
work you put into doing the trade you hold so close to you heart. Yes, imixmag is all about you so
don't be surprised if you're DJing at a bar, lounge, or wherever, and a guy approaches you and says "I'm Angel from imixmag.com. Mind if I take your photo?"
Catch you at your gig - peace.
07/03/2011
DJ Indian Fury has been DJing over 13 years. He prides himself as being a DJ who can adapt to any crowd and can play it all.
He does mobile gigs in the New York tri-state area.
His gear:
Denon DN-S5000 CDJ decks, Denon HC-4500 midi controller, Denon DN-X500 mixer, Yorkville powered NX50 speakers, and Serato Sratch Live on a 15” Macbook Pro.
DJ Indian Fury’s quote on what he brings.
I love what I do and believe that I’m one of very few DJ's in the area that can adapt to any crowd, no matter the type of party. I’m also very willing to learn more about the business on a regular basis. I think it is said best that "if you are not learning every day, then you need to change your line of work.”
Want to be featured in imixmag.com?
It doesn’t matter if you DJ at a club, lounge, bar, are mobile, or at home. If you would like to be featured in imixmag.com send us your information.
Include the following in your email.
[1] A photo - DJ style photo, with equipment or DJ type pose
[2] Your DJ Name
[3] Area where you DJ (Country, City)
[4] List the equipment you use - be specific about equipment. Laptop Model, the OS, DJ Software, Mixer Model, Players, Amp, Speakers. Make sure to put brand and model number of equipment.
[5] If you want to include a linke to your website, include the website address.
[6] A short bio on the style/type of DJ you are, the music you play, and whatever else you want to share with the world
Email photos and info to imixmagdjs@gmail.com
American DJ Micro Lasers,
a side by side comparison
by DJ Brian S. Redd
06/28/2011
The American DJ Micro Lasers are absolutely amazing. At this price point it isn’t a matter of whether you will buy one, but on how many you will buy.
DJ Brian S. Redd, who is known for his great Youtube videos, gives you a side by side comparison of these three bad boys.
click to view video
You can visit Brian's Youtube homepage for more great videos.
Odyssey LSTANDM (laptop stand) video review and way to customize.
05/20/2011
View video through Youtube.
Odyssey, always on the case.
05/19/2011
Most of us are ready to complain and berate a company and its products when they don’t meet up to expectation, but most of us fail to give praise when praise is due. In this case, pardon the pun, we give a big shout out to Odyssey; yeah, the case guys.
Not too many companies follow through on their slogan. Odyssey's slogan is “Leading through innovation” and that’s exactly what they do. Because there aren’t many DJ case manufactures it would be easy for Odyssey to make lower quality products, but they don’t. Year after year they push the envelope and manufacture rugged and strong cases to protect the DJ gear we hold so close to our hearts. Not only are they rugged, they are also appealing to the eye.
You see Odyssey gets it, they understand how DJs need strong cases that are appealing. They offer them in various lines and colors; something for everyone. And let’s not forget their Laptop stands. The LstandM line with its various colors just adds that extra personal touch to your DJ setup.
We could go on forever about all their different quality products but that would just be plain silly. We just wanted to give big props to Odyssey for doing the right thing by DJs.
Make sure to visit the Odyssey website, they offer a lot more than just cases and are constantly adding new product styles to enhance the look of your setup.
Official Odyssey website
Midi mapping Traktor Kontrol X1 with Serato Scratch Live.
05/13/2011
Watch the video through Youtube
The life of a Superstar DJ.
Trailer for upcoming show.
05/04/2011
Want to see the life of a Superstar DJ?
Check out the video.
Serato Scratch Live
vs
Native Instruments
Traktor Scratch Pro 2.
The final verdict.
04/21/2011
Visit our Scratch Live Versus Native Instruments Traktor 2 page.
Is Youtube the new battleground for DJs?
video of DJ CERLA ON THE NUMARK NS7
04/18/2011
More and more DJs are showing off their skills on their Youtube videos. This seems to be a trend which is gaining momentum
and why not. Why go from club to club to get famous when you can go worldwide on Youtube and get famous overnight.
What are you waiting for? If you got the skills show them to the world.
View his video through Youtube.
Oh, check out the rest of his videos, DJ CERLA got skills.
Rane goes backwards?
SL2 for Serato Scratch Live.
Be Smart, Sell your SL1 & get the SL2.
04/07/2011
They went from the SL1 to the SL3, but now they take a step back and release the SL2. So does it offer anything new? Not really,
just a smaller compact size, without the auxilary in and out, but with a smaller price tag, $499.
So let’s get this straight, while Native Instruments is taking leaps forward with its Traktor 2, Rane is releasing products which keeps things as they are, quite interesting.
What Rane should do is offer a trade in value to all the poor saps that purchased the SL1 within the last eighteen months or so. That would be cool, if your SL1 has serial numbers blank through blank, you can go to the following retail locations with your SL1 and trade up for only $249. Since the SL1 uses the almost useless USB 1.1, it would kind of be the right thing to do, don’t you think.
However if you have a RANE SL1 unit do yourself a favor and sell it on ebay while you can get something for it. For $499 the SL2 is
an excellent entry into the stable world of Serato Scratch Live.
Here’s a link to the official Rane SL2 page.
You’ve got to check this out.
Inspiring piano rendition to “Live Your Life”
by Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys
01/28/2011
The beauty of music, and those that create it, is its ability to constantly evolve. Case in point, “Live Your Life” feat Shawnee
Taylor by Erick Morillo and Eddie Thoneick, it’s incredible on its own, but the beauty of that song inspired Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys to
throw down with his own freestyle. In our opinion it makes “Live Your Life” even more inspirational. Hit the image below to check it out through Youtube.
* Rane hardware core audio drivers do not install.
* Hanging/GUI not updating after computer goes to sleep.
We are working on these issues and will release a fix in a future release of Scratch Live
And you’ll find the same kind statements for other hardware.
So on behalf of DJs throughout the world we would like to thank the Serato team for supporting Mac OS Lion, even though their software doesn’t.
As always, this is just to poke fun at a little problem. We love Serato and bow at its glory.
PIONEER DDJ ERGO REVIEW PAGE UP
while we await its arrival
11/02/2011
The ridiculously sexy looking Pioneer DDJ ERGO are on their way and should be shipping to you by December 10th. At a street price of $599.99, the Pioneer DJ ERGO, which will come with
Virtual DJ LE, is on high demand.
We have ours on order and will have a video review within minutes of its arrival.
Here's the Pioneer DJ Homepage with ERGO video
Is the Apple Iphone good for business?
The Review REMIX.
10/19/2011
Apple’s new iOS5 operating system for the iphone finally brings true push notification for emails. Because of this, Apple Iphone can finally be called a true business phone. There is no longer a need to constantly check for emails; a big headache in previous ios versions. If you have an iphone you will benefit from a much improved battery life.
In short, ios5 finally makes the iphone the best smartphone on this planet and other planets which have agreed not to sell Samsung tablets.
House Music, it’s a Soul Thing.
And live for your listening pleasure
10/11/2011
To hear some real down to earth House Music by true grass roots House Music DJs look no further than NewAgeSoul.com.
It’s a live video and audio feed of various DJs which mix the best of today’s current House Music sensations, and yesterday’s Classics. Our recommendation, check out DJ Messy, he has an uncanny way of blending every track to sound like one you need to have. DJ Messy can be seen and heard live Sunday’s 6pm to 9pm Eastern Time.
Info and schedules can be found at newagesoul.com
What a slut.
Denon DJ teases us all.
10/10/2011
Apple computer reinvented the tease and now everyone is doing it; Denon DJ teases with an all new controller. The one thing you can tell from this teaser photo is that it prefers a dark setting.
What software will it support, probably all of them which means sooner or later no free updates for Serato itch. Since there are so many die hard Denon DJ Fans, we will definitely be doing a review when this product is released.
imixmag supports the
Occupy Wallstreet Movement
The facts are clear and its devastation can be seen throughout our country. The powerful financial institutions are well in their way into creating an economic collapse in this country. Make no mistakes about it, they are very aware of their actions and in their intent to do so.
They control every single economic and social aspect of our lives: wages, benefits, healthcare, prescription prices, home prices, Food prices, oil and energy prices, interest rates, 401ks, and even the laws which govern our country.
It is also evidently clear that the allegiance of our so called elected officials is with these powerful financial institutions.
Since their hold is so strong, no one really knows what can be done, but one thing is perfectly clear, something must be done, and since our government refuses to act
for the people, the people must act for themselves.
This struggle with the powerful is nothing new. History has shown that it has always been and will always be an ongoing battle.
But the time has come for the people in this moment of time to once again force a balance between the good of the many over the greed of a few.
Pioneer DJ ERGO.
Too Expensive? Do the Math.
09/29/2011
Is the suggested retail price of $699 (may have a lower street price) a bit high? Well let’s take a look. One Pioneer CDJ 200 alone would cost $399.
A Pioneer DJM 250 would cost around $349. Add it all up and that system would cost $1,147.00, and that doesn’t include the extensive midi controller
functions available on the ERGO. Even if you add the upgrade price to the full version of Virtual DJ Pro, you still come out way ahead. So is it overpriced?
No dammit, you’re getting a bargain. On top of that, you’re getting everything neatly combined in one awesome package. Every way you look at it, it’s a sweet deal.
Here's the Pioneer DDJ ERGO homepe.
The Numark N4.
Serato DJ Intro software?
09/29/2011
Numark introduces the N4, an all in one four deck digital DJ controller and mixer. Very intriguing, one of its key features is it comes with Serato DJ Intro software. Does this mean Serato will start charging for software? Yeah, it seems that way.
The N4 looks great. Visit the Numark N4 page for a closer look.
The Need for More.
09/14/2011
Very interesting article at Skratchworx about DJ technology. Won’t spoil it for you. Here’s the link.
Is there a Doctor in the house!?
09/14/2011
There are some serious problems in the world today and last thing we need is yet another one.
Unfortunately Serato Scratch Live has added yet another to it with release of 2.3.1. Since it is Serato
we are confident an update is on the way to once again bring stability to our lovely planet.
DDJ-S1 & DDJ-T1
09/01/2011
All in one controllers are the future, and the battle to dominate it is just getting started.
Pioneer DJ has just announced a price drop on the DDJ-S1, now $999 and the DDJ-T1, now $899.
What’s been going down and what’s coming.
08/28/2011
Native Instruments is set to release TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 on October 4th.
The unit is a bit smaller and lighter and offers a bit less than the S4; only two channels as compared to the four on the S4.
There are also a few less functions available on it so make sure to check out its comparison page. The good news, street price is said to be $599.
If you’re a Traktor user and are looking for an all in one controller for some of your less demanding gigs, this may be a unit for you. As always, don’t buy 'til you try.
Serato Itch 2.0 has been out a bit and the results have been mixed.
Some are happy, some aren’t. Tune in, a video review on how it behaves on the Numark NS6 is on the way. And speaking of it, a comparison video between
the NS6 and the Pioneer DDJ-S1 is also in the works.
Scratch your eyes out.
Serato Scratch Live is now on version 2.3. We’ll be testing out the new version and once again throwing it head to head against Traktor 2’s latest version, so
be on a lookout for that.
Mac OS Lion needs child support.
Mac OS Lion still not supported by Serato or Native Instrument’s Traktor. Other audio related software companies are beginning to show support so it shouldn’t be long before they do the same.
Apple losing its core.
In ending we speak of the end of Steve Jobs as CEO of Apple. Will apple be the same? What do you think? Our thoughts on this coming soon.
The imixmag choice for
Best DJ
in the 2011 DJ EXPO EXHIBIT ROOM
is
DJ CHOPPS
08/13/2011
You’ve seen it before, there’s a contest, and one group or person clearly is the best performer. But at the end of it all the winner is someone who clearly wasn’t deserving. Our choice of BEST EXHIBIT ROOM DJ leaves the usual politics and the bullshit out the door and only comes down to raw skill which is exactly what everyone witnessed from DJ CHOPPS.
Check out a short video clip of DJ Chopps and witness for yourself.
Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS
07/25/2011
Is Numark on steroids or what? They’ve been pumping out products as fast as you can blink an eye. What can be interesting for DJs
who still want to have the ability to work with CDs (yeah they still make those) is the MIXDECK EXPRESS. It does Midi, has a built in
audio interface, can play off USB flash drives , and comes with Virtual DJ LE in North & South America. Oh, it will support Traktor 2 which is its included
software in Europe and Asia. The street price in the United States will be $499.
Official Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS page
Traktor 2 on the Numark NS6
by Uniquesquared.com
07/09/2011
Regardless of where it comes from, if it benefits DJs you will find it here. Case in point, the video below comes from uniquesquared.com.
Hit the photo to view it through youtube.
Make sure to visit the official Uniquesquared.com Youtube page, they have a lot of great videos and are good at explaining things quickly and clearly.
Numark NS6 video review #3.
Is the NS6 worth buying?
07/06/2011
view the video on youtube
Excuse me,
mind if I take a photo?
07/03/2011
As I walk around the New Jersey Garden State Plaza Mall I hear an all too familiar sound, the sound of a real live DJ.
I go to where it’s coming from, a Guess clothing store which has a few workers handing out sale flyers. I walk in, look at the setup, the DJ,
and listen to him for a short bit and immediately know I'm looking at a DJ who loves and takes pride in what he does. I walk up and say,
"I'm Angel of imixmag.com, a website for DJs. Do you mind if I take your photo?" He looks me in the face, smiles and says, “sure, why not." I take his photo, his information, and say my goodbyes to DJ Indian Fury - mission accomplished.
You see that's what imixmag.com represents, it's about the everyday DJ and the hard
work you put into doing the trade you hold so close to you heart. Yes, imixmag is all about you so
don't be surprised if you're DJing at a bar, lounge, or wherever, and a guy approaches you and says "I'm Angel from imixmag.com. Mind if I take your photo?"
Catch you at your gig - peace.
07/03/2011
DJ Indian Fury has been DJing over 13 years. He prides himself as being a DJ who can adapt to any crowd and can play it all.
He does mobile gigs in the New York tri-state area.
His gear:
Denon DN-S5000 CDJ decks, Denon HC-4500 midi controller, Denon DN-X500 mixer, Yorkville powered NX50 speakers, and Serato Sratch Live on a 15” Macbook Pro.
DJ Indian Fury’s quote on what he brings.
I love what I do and believe that I’m one of very few DJ's in the area that can adapt to any crowd, no matter the type of party. I’m also very willing to learn more about the business on a regular basis. I think it is said best that "if you are not learning every day, then you need to change your line of work.”
Want to be featured in imixmag.com?
It doesn’t matter if you DJ at a club, lounge, bar, are mobile, or at home. If you would like to be featured in imixmag.com send us your information.
Include the following in your email.
[1] A photo - DJ style photo, with equipment or DJ type pose
[2] Your DJ Name
[3] Area where you DJ (Country, City)
[4] List the equipment you use - be specific about equipment. Laptop Model, the OS, DJ Software, Mixer Model, Players, Amp, Speakers. Make sure to put brand and model number of equipment.
[5] If you want to include a linke to your website, include the website address.
[6] A short bio on the style/type of DJ you are, the music you play, and whatever else you want to share with the world
Email photos and info to imixmagdjs@gmail.com
American DJ Micro Lasers,
a side by side comparison
by DJ Brian S. Redd
06/28/2011
The American DJ Micro Lasers are absolutely amazing. At this price point it isn’t a matter of whether you will buy one, but on how many you will buy.
DJ Brian S. Redd, who is known for his great Youtube videos, gives you a side by side comparison of these three bad boys.
click to view video
You can visit Brian's Youtube homepage for more great videos.
Odyssey LSTANDM (laptop stand) video review and way to customize.
05/20/2011
View video through Youtube.
Odyssey, always on the case.
05/19/2011
Most of us are ready to complain and berate a company and its products when they don’t meet up to expectation, but most of us fail to give praise when praise is due. In this case, pardon the pun, we give a big shout out to Odyssey; yeah, the case guys.
Not too many companies follow through on their slogan. Odyssey's slogan is “Leading through innovation” and that’s exactly what they do. Because there aren’t many DJ case manufactures it would be easy for Odyssey to make lower quality products, but they don’t. Year after year they push the envelope and manufacture rugged and strong cases to protect the DJ gear we hold so close to our hearts. Not only are they rugged, they are also appealing to the eye.
You see Odyssey gets it, they understand how DJs need strong cases that are appealing. They offer them in various lines and colors; something for everyone. And let’s not forget their Laptop stands. The LstandM line with its various colors just adds that extra personal touch to your DJ setup.
We could go on forever about all their different quality products but that would just be plain silly. We just wanted to give big props to Odyssey for doing the right thing by DJs.
Make sure to visit the Odyssey website, they offer a lot more than just cases and are constantly adding new product styles to enhance the look of your setup.
Official Odyssey website
Midi mapping Traktor Kontrol X1 with Serato Scratch Live.
05/13/2011
Watch the video through Youtube
The life of a Superstar DJ.
Trailer for upcoming show.
05/04/2011
Want to see the life of a Superstar DJ?
Check out the video.
Serato Scratch Live
vs
Native Instruments
Traktor Scratch Pro 2.
The final verdict.
04/21/2011
Visit our Scratch Live Versus Native Instruments Traktor 2 page.
Is Youtube the new battleground for DJs?
video of DJ CERLA ON THE NUMARK NS7
04/18/2011
More and more DJs are showing off their skills on their Youtube videos. This seems to be a trend which is gaining momentum
and why not. Why go from club to club to get famous when you can go worldwide on Youtube and get famous overnight.
What are you waiting for? If you got the skills show them to the world.
View his video through Youtube.
Oh, check out the rest of his videos, DJ CERLA got skills.
Rane goes backwards?
SL2 for Serato Scratch Live.
Be Smart, Sell your SL1 & get the SL2.
04/07/2011
They went from the SL1 to the SL3, but now they take a step back and release the SL2. So does it offer anything new? Not really,
just a smaller compact size, without the auxilary in and out, but with a smaller price tag, $499.
So let’s get this straight, while Native Instruments is taking leaps forward with its Traktor 2, Rane is releasing products which keeps things as they are, quite interesting.
What Rane should do is offer a trade in value to all the poor saps that purchased the SL1 within the last eighteen months or so. That would be cool, if your SL1 has serial numbers blank through blank, you can go to the following retail locations with your SL1 and trade up for only $249. Since the SL1 uses the almost useless USB 1.1, it would kind of be the right thing to do, don’t you think.
However if you have a RANE SL1 unit do yourself a favor and sell it on ebay while you can get something for it. For $499 the SL2 is
an excellent entry into the stable world of Serato Scratch Live.
Here’s a link to the official Rane SL2 page.
You’ve got to check this out.
Inspiring piano rendition to “Live Your Life”
by Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys
01/28/2011
The beauty of music, and those that create it, is its ability to constantly evolve. Case in point, “Live Your Life” feat Shawnee
Taylor by Erick Morillo and Eddie Thoneick, it’s incredible on its own, but the beauty of that song inspired Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys to
throw down with his own freestyle. In our opinion it makes “Live Your Life” even more inspirational. Hit the image below to check it out through Youtube.
As always, this is just to poke fun at a little problem. We love Serato and bow at its glory.
PIONEER DDJ ERGO REVIEW PAGE UP
while we await its arrival
11/02/2011
The ridiculously sexy looking Pioneer DDJ ERGO are on their way and should be shipping to you by December 10th. At a street price of $599.99, the Pioneer DJ ERGO, which will come with
Virtual DJ LE, is on high demand.
We have ours on order and will have a video review within minutes of its arrival.
Here's the Pioneer DJ Homepage with ERGO video
Is the Apple Iphone good for business?
The Review REMIX.
10/19/2011
Apple’s new iOS5 operating system for the iphone finally brings true push notification for emails. Because of this, Apple Iphone can finally be called a true business phone. There is no longer a need to constantly check for emails; a big headache in previous ios versions. If you have an iphone you will benefit from a much improved battery life.
In short, ios5 finally makes the iphone the best smartphone on this planet and other planets which have agreed not to sell Samsung tablets.
House Music, it’s a Soul Thing.
And live for your listening pleasure
10/11/2011
To hear some real down to earth House Music by true grass roots House Music DJs look no further than NewAgeSoul.com.
It’s a live video and audio feed of various DJs which mix the best of today’s current House Music sensations, and yesterday’s Classics. Our recommendation, check out DJ Messy, he has an uncanny way of blending every track to sound like one you need to have. DJ Messy can be seen and heard live Sunday’s 6pm to 9pm Eastern Time.
Info and schedules can be found at newagesoul.com
What a slut.
Denon DJ teases us all.
10/10/2011
Apple computer reinvented the tease and now everyone is doing it; Denon DJ teases with an all new controller. The one thing you can tell from this teaser photo is that it prefers a dark setting.
What software will it support, probably all of them which means sooner or later no free updates for Serato itch. Since there are so many die hard Denon DJ Fans, we will definitely be doing a review when this product is released.
imixmag supports the
Occupy Wallstreet Movement
The facts are clear and its devastation can be seen throughout our country. The powerful financial institutions are well in their way into creating an economic collapse in this country. Make no mistakes about it, they are very aware of their actions and in their intent to do so.
They control every single economic and social aspect of our lives: wages, benefits, healthcare, prescription prices, home prices, Food prices, oil and energy prices, interest rates, 401ks, and even the laws which govern our country.
It is also evidently clear that the allegiance of our so called elected officials is with these powerful financial institutions.
Since their hold is so strong, no one really knows what can be done, but one thing is perfectly clear, something must be done, and since our government refuses to act
for the people, the people must act for themselves.
This struggle with the powerful is nothing new. History has shown that it has always been and will always be an ongoing battle.
But the time has come for the people in this moment of time to once again force a balance between the good of the many over the greed of a few.
Pioneer DJ ERGO.
Too Expensive? Do the Math.
09/29/2011
Is the suggested retail price of $699 (may have a lower street price) a bit high? Well let’s take a look. One Pioneer CDJ 200 alone would cost $399.
A Pioneer DJM 250 would cost around $349. Add it all up and that system would cost $1,147.00, and that doesn’t include the extensive midi controller
functions available on the ERGO. Even if you add the upgrade price to the full version of Virtual DJ Pro, you still come out way ahead. So is it overpriced?
No dammit, you’re getting a bargain. On top of that, you’re getting everything neatly combined in one awesome package. Every way you look at it, it’s a sweet deal.
Here's the Pioneer DDJ ERGO homepe.
The Numark N4.
Serato DJ Intro software?
09/29/2011
Numark introduces the N4, an all in one four deck digital DJ controller and mixer. Very intriguing, one of its key features is it comes with Serato DJ Intro software. Does this mean Serato will start charging for software? Yeah, it seems that way.
The N4 looks great. Visit the Numark N4 page for a closer look.
The Need for More.
09/14/2011
Very interesting article at Skratchworx about DJ technology. Won’t spoil it for you. Here’s the link.
Is there a Doctor in the house!?
09/14/2011
There are some serious problems in the world today and last thing we need is yet another one.
Unfortunately Serato Scratch Live has added yet another to it with release of 2.3.1. Since it is Serato
we are confident an update is on the way to once again bring stability to our lovely planet.
DDJ-S1 & DDJ-T1
09/01/2011
All in one controllers are the future, and the battle to dominate it is just getting started.
Pioneer DJ has just announced a price drop on the DDJ-S1, now $999 and the DDJ-T1, now $899.
What’s been going down and what’s coming.
08/28/2011
Native Instruments is set to release TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 on October 4th.
The unit is a bit smaller and lighter and offers a bit less than the S4; only two channels as compared to the four on the S4.
There are also a few less functions available on it so make sure to check out its comparison page. The good news, street price is said to be $599.
If you’re a Traktor user and are looking for an all in one controller for some of your less demanding gigs, this may be a unit for you. As always, don’t buy 'til you try.
Serato Itch 2.0 has been out a bit and the results have been mixed.
Some are happy, some aren’t. Tune in, a video review on how it behaves on the Numark NS6 is on the way. And speaking of it, a comparison video between
the NS6 and the Pioneer DDJ-S1 is also in the works.
Scratch your eyes out.
Serato Scratch Live is now on version 2.3. We’ll be testing out the new version and once again throwing it head to head against Traktor 2’s latest version, so
be on a lookout for that.
Mac OS Lion needs child support.
Mac OS Lion still not supported by Serato or Native Instrument’s Traktor. Other audio related software companies are beginning to show support so it shouldn’t be long before they do the same.
Apple losing its core.
In ending we speak of the end of Steve Jobs as CEO of Apple. Will apple be the same? What do you think? Our thoughts on this coming soon.
The imixmag choice for
Best DJ
in the 2011 DJ EXPO EXHIBIT ROOM
is
DJ CHOPPS
08/13/2011
You’ve seen it before, there’s a contest, and one group or person clearly is the best performer. But at the end of it all the winner is someone who clearly wasn’t deserving. Our choice of BEST EXHIBIT ROOM DJ leaves the usual politics and the bullshit out the door and only comes down to raw skill which is exactly what everyone witnessed from DJ CHOPPS.
Check out a short video clip of DJ Chopps and witness for yourself.
Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS
07/25/2011
Is Numark on steroids or what? They’ve been pumping out products as fast as you can blink an eye. What can be interesting for DJs
who still want to have the ability to work with CDs (yeah they still make those) is the MIXDECK EXPRESS. It does Midi, has a built in
audio interface, can play off USB flash drives , and comes with Virtual DJ LE in North & South America. Oh, it will support Traktor 2 which is its included
software in Europe and Asia. The street price in the United States will be $499.
Official Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS page
Traktor 2 on the Numark NS6
by Uniquesquared.com
07/09/2011
Regardless of where it comes from, if it benefits DJs you will find it here. Case in point, the video below comes from uniquesquared.com.
Hit the photo to view it through youtube.
Make sure to visit the official Uniquesquared.com Youtube page, they have a lot of great videos and are good at explaining things quickly and clearly.
Numark NS6 video review #3.
Is the NS6 worth buying?
07/06/2011
view the video on youtube
Excuse me,
mind if I take a photo?
07/03/2011
As I walk around the New Jersey Garden State Plaza Mall I hear an all too familiar sound, the sound of a real live DJ.
I go to where it’s coming from, a Guess clothing store which has a few workers handing out sale flyers. I walk in, look at the setup, the DJ,
and listen to him for a short bit and immediately know I'm looking at a DJ who loves and takes pride in what he does. I walk up and say,
"I'm Angel of imixmag.com, a website for DJs. Do you mind if I take your photo?" He looks me in the face, smiles and says, “sure, why not." I take his photo, his information, and say my goodbyes to DJ Indian Fury - mission accomplished.
You see that's what imixmag.com represents, it's about the everyday DJ and the hard
work you put into doing the trade you hold so close to you heart. Yes, imixmag is all about you so
don't be surprised if you're DJing at a bar, lounge, or wherever, and a guy approaches you and says "I'm Angel from imixmag.com. Mind if I take your photo?"
Catch you at your gig - peace.
07/03/2011
DJ Indian Fury has been DJing over 13 years. He prides himself as being a DJ who can adapt to any crowd and can play it all.
He does mobile gigs in the New York tri-state area.
His gear:
Denon DN-S5000 CDJ decks, Denon HC-4500 midi controller, Denon DN-X500 mixer, Yorkville powered NX50 speakers, and Serato Sratch Live on a 15” Macbook Pro.
DJ Indian Fury’s quote on what he brings.
I love what I do and believe that I’m one of very few DJ's in the area that can adapt to any crowd, no matter the type of party. I’m also very willing to learn more about the business on a regular basis. I think it is said best that "if you are not learning every day, then you need to change your line of work.”
Want to be featured in imixmag.com?
It doesn’t matter if you DJ at a club, lounge, bar, are mobile, or at home. If you would like to be featured in imixmag.com send us your information.
Include the following in your email.
[1] A photo - DJ style photo, with equipment or DJ type pose
[2] Your DJ Name
[3] Area where you DJ (Country, City)
[4] List the equipment you use - be specific about equipment. Laptop Model, the OS, DJ Software, Mixer Model, Players, Amp, Speakers. Make sure to put brand and model number of equipment.
[5] If you want to include a linke to your website, include the website address.
[6] A short bio on the style/type of DJ you are, the music you play, and whatever else you want to share with the world
Email photos and info to imixmagdjs@gmail.com
American DJ Micro Lasers,
a side by side comparison
by DJ Brian S. Redd
06/28/2011
The American DJ Micro Lasers are absolutely amazing. At this price point it isn’t a matter of whether you will buy one, but on how many you will buy.
DJ Brian S. Redd, who is known for his great Youtube videos, gives you a side by side comparison of these three bad boys.
click to view video
You can visit Brian's Youtube homepage for more great videos.
Odyssey LSTANDM (laptop stand) video review and way to customize.
05/20/2011
View video through Youtube.
Odyssey, always on the case.
05/19/2011
Most of us are ready to complain and berate a company and its products when they don’t meet up to expectation, but most of us fail to give praise when praise is due. In this case, pardon the pun, we give a big shout out to Odyssey; yeah, the case guys.
Not too many companies follow through on their slogan. Odyssey's slogan is “Leading through innovation” and that’s exactly what they do. Because there aren’t many DJ case manufactures it would be easy for Odyssey to make lower quality products, but they don’t. Year after year they push the envelope and manufacture rugged and strong cases to protect the DJ gear we hold so close to our hearts. Not only are they rugged, they are also appealing to the eye.
You see Odyssey gets it, they understand how DJs need strong cases that are appealing. They offer them in various lines and colors; something for everyone. And let’s not forget their Laptop stands. The LstandM line with its various colors just adds that extra personal touch to your DJ setup.
We could go on forever about all their different quality products but that would just be plain silly. We just wanted to give big props to Odyssey for doing the right thing by DJs.
Make sure to visit the Odyssey website, they offer a lot more than just cases and are constantly adding new product styles to enhance the look of your setup.
Official Odyssey website
Midi mapping Traktor Kontrol X1 with Serato Scratch Live.
05/13/2011
Watch the video through Youtube
The life of a Superstar DJ.
Trailer for upcoming show.
05/04/2011
Want to see the life of a Superstar DJ?
Check out the video.
Serato Scratch Live
vs
Native Instruments
Traktor Scratch Pro 2.
The final verdict.
04/21/2011
Visit our Scratch Live Versus Native Instruments Traktor 2 page.
Is Youtube the new battleground for DJs?
video of DJ CERLA ON THE NUMARK NS7
04/18/2011
More and more DJs are showing off their skills on their Youtube videos. This seems to be a trend which is gaining momentum
and why not. Why go from club to club to get famous when you can go worldwide on Youtube and get famous overnight.
What are you waiting for? If you got the skills show them to the world.
View his video through Youtube.
Oh, check out the rest of his videos, DJ CERLA got skills.
Rane goes backwards?
SL2 for Serato Scratch Live.
Be Smart, Sell your SL1 & get the SL2.
04/07/2011
They went from the SL1 to the SL3, but now they take a step back and release the SL2. So does it offer anything new? Not really,
just a smaller compact size, without the auxilary in and out, but with a smaller price tag, $499.
So let’s get this straight, while Native Instruments is taking leaps forward with its Traktor 2, Rane is releasing products which keeps things as they are, quite interesting.
What Rane should do is offer a trade in value to all the poor saps that purchased the SL1 within the last eighteen months or so. That would be cool, if your SL1 has serial numbers blank through blank, you can go to the following retail locations with your SL1 and trade up for only $249. Since the SL1 uses the almost useless USB 1.1, it would kind of be the right thing to do, don’t you think.
However if you have a RANE SL1 unit do yourself a favor and sell it on ebay while you can get something for it. For $499 the SL2 is
an excellent entry into the stable world of Serato Scratch Live.
Here’s a link to the official Rane SL2 page.
You’ve got to check this out.
Inspiring piano rendition to “Live Your Life”
by Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys
01/28/2011
The beauty of music, and those that create it, is its ability to constantly evolve. Case in point, “Live Your Life” feat Shawnee
Taylor by Erick Morillo and Eddie Thoneick, it’s incredible on its own, but the beauty of that song inspired Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys to
throw down with his own freestyle. In our opinion it makes “Live Your Life” even more inspirational. Hit the image below to check it out through Youtube.
while we await its arrival
We have ours on order and will have a video review within minutes of its arrival.
Here's the Pioneer DJ Homepage with ERGO video
Is the Apple Iphone good for business?
The Review REMIX.
10/19/2011
Apple’s new iOS5 operating system for the iphone finally brings true push notification for emails. Because of this, Apple Iphone can finally be called a true business phone. There is no longer a need to constantly check for emails; a big headache in previous ios versions. If you have an iphone you will benefit from a much improved battery life.
In short, ios5 finally makes the iphone the best smartphone on this planet and other planets which have agreed not to sell Samsung tablets.
House Music, it’s a Soul Thing.
And live for your listening pleasure
10/11/2011
To hear some real down to earth House Music by true grass roots House Music DJs look no further than NewAgeSoul.com.
It’s a live video and audio feed of various DJs which mix the best of today’s current House Music sensations, and yesterday’s Classics. Our recommendation, check out DJ Messy, he has an uncanny way of blending every track to sound like one you need to have. DJ Messy can be seen and heard live Sunday’s 6pm to 9pm Eastern Time.
Info and schedules can be found at newagesoul.com
What a slut.
Denon DJ teases us all.
10/10/2011
Apple computer reinvented the tease and now everyone is doing it; Denon DJ teases with an all new controller. The one thing you can tell from this teaser photo is that it prefers a dark setting.
What software will it support, probably all of them which means sooner or later no free updates for Serato itch. Since there are so many die hard Denon DJ Fans, we will definitely be doing a review when this product is released.
imixmag supports the
Occupy Wallstreet Movement
The facts are clear and its devastation can be seen throughout our country. The powerful financial institutions are well in their way into creating an economic collapse in this country. Make no mistakes about it, they are very aware of their actions and in their intent to do so.
They control every single economic and social aspect of our lives: wages, benefits, healthcare, prescription prices, home prices, Food prices, oil and energy prices, interest rates, 401ks, and even the laws which govern our country.
It is also evidently clear that the allegiance of our so called elected officials is with these powerful financial institutions.
Since their hold is so strong, no one really knows what can be done, but one thing is perfectly clear, something must be done, and since our government refuses to act
for the people, the people must act for themselves.
This struggle with the powerful is nothing new. History has shown that it has always been and will always be an ongoing battle.
But the time has come for the people in this moment of time to once again force a balance between the good of the many over the greed of a few.
Pioneer DJ ERGO.
Too Expensive? Do the Math.
09/29/2011
Is the suggested retail price of $699 (may have a lower street price) a bit high? Well let’s take a look. One Pioneer CDJ 200 alone would cost $399.
A Pioneer DJM 250 would cost around $349. Add it all up and that system would cost $1,147.00, and that doesn’t include the extensive midi controller
functions available on the ERGO. Even if you add the upgrade price to the full version of Virtual DJ Pro, you still come out way ahead. So is it overpriced?
No dammit, you’re getting a bargain. On top of that, you’re getting everything neatly combined in one awesome package. Every way you look at it, it’s a sweet deal.
Here's the Pioneer DDJ ERGO homepe.
The Numark N4.
Serato DJ Intro software?
09/29/2011
Numark introduces the N4, an all in one four deck digital DJ controller and mixer. Very intriguing, one of its key features is it comes with Serato DJ Intro software. Does this mean Serato will start charging for software? Yeah, it seems that way.
The N4 looks great. Visit the Numark N4 page for a closer look.
The Need for More.
09/14/2011
Very interesting article at Skratchworx about DJ technology. Won’t spoil it for you. Here’s the link.
Is there a Doctor in the house!?
09/14/2011
There are some serious problems in the world today and last thing we need is yet another one.
Unfortunately Serato Scratch Live has added yet another to it with release of 2.3.1. Since it is Serato
we are confident an update is on the way to once again bring stability to our lovely planet.
DDJ-S1 & DDJ-T1
09/01/2011
All in one controllers are the future, and the battle to dominate it is just getting started.
Pioneer DJ has just announced a price drop on the DDJ-S1, now $999 and the DDJ-T1, now $899.
What’s been going down and what’s coming.
08/28/2011
Native Instruments is set to release TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 on October 4th.
The unit is a bit smaller and lighter and offers a bit less than the S4; only two channels as compared to the four on the S4.
There are also a few less functions available on it so make sure to check out its comparison page. The good news, street price is said to be $599.
If you’re a Traktor user and are looking for an all in one controller for some of your less demanding gigs, this may be a unit for you. As always, don’t buy 'til you try.
Serato Itch 2.0 has been out a bit and the results have been mixed.
Some are happy, some aren’t. Tune in, a video review on how it behaves on the Numark NS6 is on the way. And speaking of it, a comparison video between
the NS6 and the Pioneer DDJ-S1 is also in the works.
Scratch your eyes out.
Serato Scratch Live is now on version 2.3. We’ll be testing out the new version and once again throwing it head to head against Traktor 2’s latest version, so
be on a lookout for that.
Mac OS Lion needs child support.
Mac OS Lion still not supported by Serato or Native Instrument’s Traktor. Other audio related software companies are beginning to show support so it shouldn’t be long before they do the same.
Apple losing its core.
In ending we speak of the end of Steve Jobs as CEO of Apple. Will apple be the same? What do you think? Our thoughts on this coming soon.
The imixmag choice for
Best DJ
in the 2011 DJ EXPO EXHIBIT ROOM
is
DJ CHOPPS
08/13/2011
You’ve seen it before, there’s a contest, and one group or person clearly is the best performer. But at the end of it all the winner is someone who clearly wasn’t deserving. Our choice of BEST EXHIBIT ROOM DJ leaves the usual politics and the bullshit out the door and only comes down to raw skill which is exactly what everyone witnessed from DJ CHOPPS.
Check out a short video clip of DJ Chopps and witness for yourself.
Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS
07/25/2011
Is Numark on steroids or what? They’ve been pumping out products as fast as you can blink an eye. What can be interesting for DJs
who still want to have the ability to work with CDs (yeah they still make those) is the MIXDECK EXPRESS. It does Midi, has a built in
audio interface, can play off USB flash drives , and comes with Virtual DJ LE in North & South America. Oh, it will support Traktor 2 which is its included
software in Europe and Asia. The street price in the United States will be $499.
Official Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS page
Traktor 2 on the Numark NS6
by Uniquesquared.com
07/09/2011
Regardless of where it comes from, if it benefits DJs you will find it here. Case in point, the video below comes from uniquesquared.com.
Hit the photo to view it through youtube.
Make sure to visit the official Uniquesquared.com Youtube page, they have a lot of great videos and are good at explaining things quickly and clearly.
Numark NS6 video review #3.
Is the NS6 worth buying?
07/06/2011
view the video on youtube
Excuse me,
mind if I take a photo?
07/03/2011
As I walk around the New Jersey Garden State Plaza Mall I hear an all too familiar sound, the sound of a real live DJ.
I go to where it’s coming from, a Guess clothing store which has a few workers handing out sale flyers. I walk in, look at the setup, the DJ,
and listen to him for a short bit and immediately know I'm looking at a DJ who loves and takes pride in what he does. I walk up and say,
"I'm Angel of imixmag.com, a website for DJs. Do you mind if I take your photo?" He looks me in the face, smiles and says, “sure, why not." I take his photo, his information, and say my goodbyes to DJ Indian Fury - mission accomplished.
You see that's what imixmag.com represents, it's about the everyday DJ and the hard
work you put into doing the trade you hold so close to you heart. Yes, imixmag is all about you so
don't be surprised if you're DJing at a bar, lounge, or wherever, and a guy approaches you and says "I'm Angel from imixmag.com. Mind if I take your photo?"
Catch you at your gig - peace.
07/03/2011
DJ Indian Fury has been DJing over 13 years. He prides himself as being a DJ who can adapt to any crowd and can play it all.
He does mobile gigs in the New York tri-state area.
His gear:
Denon DN-S5000 CDJ decks, Denon HC-4500 midi controller, Denon DN-X500 mixer, Yorkville powered NX50 speakers, and Serato Sratch Live on a 15” Macbook Pro.
DJ Indian Fury’s quote on what he brings.
I love what I do and believe that I’m one of very few DJ's in the area that can adapt to any crowd, no matter the type of party. I’m also very willing to learn more about the business on a regular basis. I think it is said best that "if you are not learning every day, then you need to change your line of work.”
Want to be featured in imixmag.com?
It doesn’t matter if you DJ at a club, lounge, bar, are mobile, or at home. If you would like to be featured in imixmag.com send us your information.
Include the following in your email.
[1] A photo - DJ style photo, with equipment or DJ type pose
[2] Your DJ Name
[3] Area where you DJ (Country, City)
[4] List the equipment you use - be specific about equipment. Laptop Model, the OS, DJ Software, Mixer Model, Players, Amp, Speakers. Make sure to put brand and model number of equipment.
[5] If you want to include a linke to your website, include the website address.
[6] A short bio on the style/type of DJ you are, the music you play, and whatever else you want to share with the world
Email photos and info to imixmagdjs@gmail.com
American DJ Micro Lasers,
a side by side comparison
by DJ Brian S. Redd
06/28/2011
The American DJ Micro Lasers are absolutely amazing. At this price point it isn’t a matter of whether you will buy one, but on how many you will buy.
DJ Brian S. Redd, who is known for his great Youtube videos, gives you a side by side comparison of these three bad boys.
click to view video
You can visit Brian's Youtube homepage for more great videos.
Odyssey LSTANDM (laptop stand) video review and way to customize.
05/20/2011
View video through Youtube.
Odyssey, always on the case.
05/19/2011
Most of us are ready to complain and berate a company and its products when they don’t meet up to expectation, but most of us fail to give praise when praise is due. In this case, pardon the pun, we give a big shout out to Odyssey; yeah, the case guys.
Not too many companies follow through on their slogan. Odyssey's slogan is “Leading through innovation” and that’s exactly what they do. Because there aren’t many DJ case manufactures it would be easy for Odyssey to make lower quality products, but they don’t. Year after year they push the envelope and manufacture rugged and strong cases to protect the DJ gear we hold so close to our hearts. Not only are they rugged, they are also appealing to the eye.
You see Odyssey gets it, they understand how DJs need strong cases that are appealing. They offer them in various lines and colors; something for everyone. And let’s not forget their Laptop stands. The LstandM line with its various colors just adds that extra personal touch to your DJ setup.
We could go on forever about all their different quality products but that would just be plain silly. We just wanted to give big props to Odyssey for doing the right thing by DJs.
Make sure to visit the Odyssey website, they offer a lot more than just cases and are constantly adding new product styles to enhance the look of your setup.
Official Odyssey website
Midi mapping Traktor Kontrol X1 with Serato Scratch Live.
05/13/2011
Watch the video through Youtube
The life of a Superstar DJ.
Trailer for upcoming show.
05/04/2011
Want to see the life of a Superstar DJ?
Check out the video.
Serato Scratch Live
vs
Native Instruments
Traktor Scratch Pro 2.
The final verdict.
04/21/2011
Visit our Scratch Live Versus Native Instruments Traktor 2 page.
Is Youtube the new battleground for DJs?
video of DJ CERLA ON THE NUMARK NS7
04/18/2011
More and more DJs are showing off their skills on their Youtube videos. This seems to be a trend which is gaining momentum
and why not. Why go from club to club to get famous when you can go worldwide on Youtube and get famous overnight.
What are you waiting for? If you got the skills show them to the world.
View his video through Youtube.
Oh, check out the rest of his videos, DJ CERLA got skills.
Rane goes backwards?
SL2 for Serato Scratch Live.
Be Smart, Sell your SL1 & get the SL2.
04/07/2011
They went from the SL1 to the SL3, but now they take a step back and release the SL2. So does it offer anything new? Not really,
just a smaller compact size, without the auxilary in and out, but with a smaller price tag, $499.
So let’s get this straight, while Native Instruments is taking leaps forward with its Traktor 2, Rane is releasing products which keeps things as they are, quite interesting.
What Rane should do is offer a trade in value to all the poor saps that purchased the SL1 within the last eighteen months or so. That would be cool, if your SL1 has serial numbers blank through blank, you can go to the following retail locations with your SL1 and trade up for only $249. Since the SL1 uses the almost useless USB 1.1, it would kind of be the right thing to do, don’t you think.
However if you have a RANE SL1 unit do yourself a favor and sell it on ebay while you can get something for it. For $499 the SL2 is
an excellent entry into the stable world of Serato Scratch Live.
Here’s a link to the official Rane SL2 page.
You’ve got to check this out.
Inspiring piano rendition to “Live Your Life”
by Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys
01/28/2011
The beauty of music, and those that create it, is its ability to constantly evolve. Case in point, “Live Your Life” feat Shawnee
Taylor by Erick Morillo and Eddie Thoneick, it’s incredible on its own, but the beauty of that song inspired Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys to
throw down with his own freestyle. In our opinion it makes “Live Your Life” even more inspirational. Hit the image below to check it out through Youtube.
Is the Apple Iphone good for business?
The Review REMIX.
10/19/2011
Apple’s new iOS5 operating system for the iphone finally brings true push notification for emails. Because of this, Apple Iphone can finally be called a true business phone. There is no longer a need to constantly check for emails; a big headache in previous ios versions. If you have an iphone you will benefit from a much improved battery life.
In short, ios5 finally makes the iphone the best smartphone on this planet and other planets which have agreed not to sell Samsung tablets.
House Music, it’s a Soul Thing.
And live for your listening pleasure
10/11/2011
To hear some real down to earth House Music by true grass roots House Music DJs look no further than NewAgeSoul.com.
It’s a live video and audio feed of various DJs which mix the best of today’s current House Music sensations, and yesterday’s Classics. Our recommendation, check out DJ Messy, he has an uncanny way of blending every track to sound like one you need to have. DJ Messy can be seen and heard live Sunday’s 6pm to 9pm Eastern Time.
Info and schedules can be found at newagesoul.com
What a slut.
Denon DJ teases us all.
10/10/2011
Apple computer reinvented the tease and now everyone is doing it; Denon DJ teases with an all new controller. The one thing you can tell from this teaser photo is that it prefers a dark setting.
What software will it support, probably all of them which means sooner or later no free updates for Serato itch. Since there are so many die hard Denon DJ Fans, we will definitely be doing a review when this product is released.
imixmag supports the
Occupy Wallstreet Movement
The facts are clear and its devastation can be seen throughout our country. The powerful financial institutions are well in their way into creating an economic collapse in this country. Make no mistakes about it, they are very aware of their actions and in their intent to do so.
They control every single economic and social aspect of our lives: wages, benefits, healthcare, prescription prices, home prices, Food prices, oil and energy prices, interest rates, 401ks, and even the laws which govern our country.
It is also evidently clear that the allegiance of our so called elected officials is with these powerful financial institutions.
Since their hold is so strong, no one really knows what can be done, but one thing is perfectly clear, something must be done, and since our government refuses to act
for the people, the people must act for themselves.
This struggle with the powerful is nothing new. History has shown that it has always been and will always be an ongoing battle.
But the time has come for the people in this moment of time to once again force a balance between the good of the many over the greed of a few.
Pioneer DJ ERGO.
Too Expensive? Do the Math.
09/29/2011
Is the suggested retail price of $699 (may have a lower street price) a bit high? Well let’s take a look. One Pioneer CDJ 200 alone would cost $399.
A Pioneer DJM 250 would cost around $349. Add it all up and that system would cost $1,147.00, and that doesn’t include the extensive midi controller
functions available on the ERGO. Even if you add the upgrade price to the full version of Virtual DJ Pro, you still come out way ahead. So is it overpriced?
No dammit, you’re getting a bargain. On top of that, you’re getting everything neatly combined in one awesome package. Every way you look at it, it’s a sweet deal.
Here's the Pioneer DDJ ERGO homepe.
The Numark N4.
Serato DJ Intro software?
09/29/2011
Numark introduces the N4, an all in one four deck digital DJ controller and mixer. Very intriguing, one of its key features is it comes with Serato DJ Intro software. Does this mean Serato will start charging for software? Yeah, it seems that way.
The N4 looks great. Visit the Numark N4 page for a closer look.
The Need for More.
09/14/2011
Very interesting article at Skratchworx about DJ technology. Won’t spoil it for you. Here’s the link.
Is there a Doctor in the house!?
09/14/2011
There are some serious problems in the world today and last thing we need is yet another one.
Unfortunately Serato Scratch Live has added yet another to it with release of 2.3.1. Since it is Serato
we are confident an update is on the way to once again bring stability to our lovely planet.
DDJ-S1 & DDJ-T1
09/01/2011
All in one controllers are the future, and the battle to dominate it is just getting started.
Pioneer DJ has just announced a price drop on the DDJ-S1, now $999 and the DDJ-T1, now $899.
What’s been going down and what’s coming.
08/28/2011
Native Instruments is set to release TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 on October 4th.
The unit is a bit smaller and lighter and offers a bit less than the S4; only two channels as compared to the four on the S4.
There are also a few less functions available on it so make sure to check out its comparison page. The good news, street price is said to be $599.
If you’re a Traktor user and are looking for an all in one controller for some of your less demanding gigs, this may be a unit for you. As always, don’t buy 'til you try.
Serato Itch 2.0 has been out a bit and the results have been mixed.
Some are happy, some aren’t. Tune in, a video review on how it behaves on the Numark NS6 is on the way. And speaking of it, a comparison video between
the NS6 and the Pioneer DDJ-S1 is also in the works.
Scratch your eyes out.
Serato Scratch Live is now on version 2.3. We’ll be testing out the new version and once again throwing it head to head against Traktor 2’s latest version, so
be on a lookout for that.
Mac OS Lion needs child support.
Mac OS Lion still not supported by Serato or Native Instrument’s Traktor. Other audio related software companies are beginning to show support so it shouldn’t be long before they do the same.
Apple losing its core.
In ending we speak of the end of Steve Jobs as CEO of Apple. Will apple be the same? What do you think? Our thoughts on this coming soon.
The imixmag choice for
Best DJ
in the 2011 DJ EXPO EXHIBIT ROOM
is
DJ CHOPPS
08/13/2011
You’ve seen it before, there’s a contest, and one group or person clearly is the best performer. But at the end of it all the winner is someone who clearly wasn’t deserving. Our choice of BEST EXHIBIT ROOM DJ leaves the usual politics and the bullshit out the door and only comes down to raw skill which is exactly what everyone witnessed from DJ CHOPPS.
Check out a short video clip of DJ Chopps and witness for yourself.
Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS
07/25/2011
Is Numark on steroids or what? They’ve been pumping out products as fast as you can blink an eye. What can be interesting for DJs
who still want to have the ability to work with CDs (yeah they still make those) is the MIXDECK EXPRESS. It does Midi, has a built in
audio interface, can play off USB flash drives , and comes with Virtual DJ LE in North & South America. Oh, it will support Traktor 2 which is its included
software in Europe and Asia. The street price in the United States will be $499.
Official Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS page
Traktor 2 on the Numark NS6
by Uniquesquared.com
07/09/2011
Regardless of where it comes from, if it benefits DJs you will find it here. Case in point, the video below comes from uniquesquared.com.
Hit the photo to view it through youtube.
Make sure to visit the official Uniquesquared.com Youtube page, they have a lot of great videos and are good at explaining things quickly and clearly.
Numark NS6 video review #3.
Is the NS6 worth buying?
07/06/2011
view the video on youtube
In short, ios5 finally makes the iphone the best smartphone on this planet and other planets which have agreed not to sell Samsung tablets.
House Music, it’s a Soul Thing.
And live for your listening pleasure
10/11/2011
To hear some real down to earth House Music by true grass roots House Music DJs look no further than NewAgeSoul.com.
It’s a live video and audio feed of various DJs which mix the best of today’s current House Music sensations, and yesterday’s Classics. Our recommendation, check out DJ Messy, he has an uncanny way of blending every track to sound like one you need to have. DJ Messy can be seen and heard live Sunday’s 6pm to 9pm Eastern Time.
Info and schedules can be found at newagesoul.com
What a slut.
Denon DJ teases us all.
10/10/2011
Apple computer reinvented the tease and now everyone is doing it; Denon DJ teases with an all new controller. The one thing you can tell from this teaser photo is that it prefers a dark setting.
What software will it support, probably all of them which means sooner or later no free updates for Serato itch. Since there are so many die hard Denon DJ Fans, we will definitely be doing a review when this product is released.
imixmag supports the
Occupy Wallstreet Movement
The facts are clear and its devastation can be seen throughout our country. The powerful financial institutions are well in their way into creating an economic collapse in this country. Make no mistakes about it, they are very aware of their actions and in their intent to do so.
They control every single economic and social aspect of our lives: wages, benefits, healthcare, prescription prices, home prices, Food prices, oil and energy prices, interest rates, 401ks, and even the laws which govern our country.
It is also evidently clear that the allegiance of our so called elected officials is with these powerful financial institutions.
Since their hold is so strong, no one really knows what can be done, but one thing is perfectly clear, something must be done, and since our government refuses to act
for the people, the people must act for themselves.
This struggle with the powerful is nothing new. History has shown that it has always been and will always be an ongoing battle.
But the time has come for the people in this moment of time to once again force a balance between the good of the many over the greed of a few.
Pioneer DJ ERGO.
Too Expensive? Do the Math.
09/29/2011
Is the suggested retail price of $699 (may have a lower street price) a bit high? Well let’s take a look. One Pioneer CDJ 200 alone would cost $399.
A Pioneer DJM 250 would cost around $349. Add it all up and that system would cost $1,147.00, and that doesn’t include the extensive midi controller
functions available on the ERGO. Even if you add the upgrade price to the full version of Virtual DJ Pro, you still come out way ahead. So is it overpriced?
No dammit, you’re getting a bargain. On top of that, you’re getting everything neatly combined in one awesome package. Every way you look at it, it’s a sweet deal.
Here's the Pioneer DDJ ERGO homepe.
The Numark N4.
Serato DJ Intro software?
09/29/2011
Numark introduces the N4, an all in one four deck digital DJ controller and mixer. Very intriguing, one of its key features is it comes with Serato DJ Intro software. Does this mean Serato will start charging for software? Yeah, it seems that way.
The N4 looks great. Visit the Numark N4 page for a closer look.
The Need for More.
09/14/2011
Very interesting article at Skratchworx about DJ technology. Won’t spoil it for you. Here’s the link.
Is there a Doctor in the house!?
09/14/2011
There are some serious problems in the world today and last thing we need is yet another one.
Unfortunately Serato Scratch Live has added yet another to it with release of 2.3.1. Since it is Serato
we are confident an update is on the way to once again bring stability to our lovely planet.
DDJ-S1 & DDJ-T1
09/01/2011
All in one controllers are the future, and the battle to dominate it is just getting started.
Pioneer DJ has just announced a price drop on the DDJ-S1, now $999 and the DDJ-T1, now $899.
What’s been going down and what’s coming.
08/28/2011
Native Instruments is set to release TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 on October 4th.
The unit is a bit smaller and lighter and offers a bit less than the S4; only two channels as compared to the four on the S4.
There are also a few less functions available on it so make sure to check out its comparison page. The good news, street price is said to be $599.
If you’re a Traktor user and are looking for an all in one controller for some of your less demanding gigs, this may be a unit for you. As always, don’t buy 'til you try.
Serato Itch 2.0 has been out a bit and the results have been mixed.
Some are happy, some aren’t. Tune in, a video review on how it behaves on the Numark NS6 is on the way. And speaking of it, a comparison video between
the NS6 and the Pioneer DDJ-S1 is also in the works.
Scratch your eyes out.
Serato Scratch Live is now on version 2.3. We’ll be testing out the new version and once again throwing it head to head against Traktor 2’s latest version, so
be on a lookout for that.
Mac OS Lion needs child support.
Mac OS Lion still not supported by Serato or Native Instrument’s Traktor. Other audio related software companies are beginning to show support so it shouldn’t be long before they do the same.
Apple losing its core.
In ending we speak of the end of Steve Jobs as CEO of Apple. Will apple be the same? What do you think? Our thoughts on this coming soon.
The imixmag choice for
Best DJ
in the 2011 DJ EXPO EXHIBIT ROOM
is
DJ CHOPPS
08/13/2011
You’ve seen it before, there’s a contest, and one group or person clearly is the best performer. But at the end of it all the winner is someone who clearly wasn’t deserving. Our choice of BEST EXHIBIT ROOM DJ leaves the usual politics and the bullshit out the door and only comes down to raw skill which is exactly what everyone witnessed from DJ CHOPPS.
Check out a short video clip of DJ Chopps and witness for yourself.
Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS
07/25/2011
Is Numark on steroids or what? They’ve been pumping out products as fast as you can blink an eye. What can be interesting for DJs
who still want to have the ability to work with CDs (yeah they still make those) is the MIXDECK EXPRESS. It does Midi, has a built in
audio interface, can play off USB flash drives , and comes with Virtual DJ LE in North & South America. Oh, it will support Traktor 2 which is its included
software in Europe and Asia. The street price in the United States will be $499.
Official Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS page
Traktor 2 on the Numark NS6
by Uniquesquared.com
07/09/2011
Regardless of where it comes from, if it benefits DJs you will find it here. Case in point, the video below comes from uniquesquared.com.
Hit the photo to view it through youtube.
Make sure to visit the official Uniquesquared.com Youtube page, they have a lot of great videos and are good at explaining things quickly and clearly.
Numark NS6 video review #3.
Is the NS6 worth buying?
07/06/2011
view the video on youtube
House Music, it’s a Soul Thing.
And live for your listening pleasure
10/11/2011
To hear some real down to earth House Music by true grass roots House Music DJs look no further than NewAgeSoul.com.
It’s a live video and audio feed of various DJs which mix the best of today’s current House Music sensations, and yesterday’s Classics. Our recommendation, check out DJ Messy, he has an uncanny way of blending every track to sound like one you need to have. DJ Messy can be seen and heard live Sunday’s 6pm to 9pm Eastern Time.
Info and schedules can be found at newagesoul.com
What a slut.
Denon DJ teases us all.
10/10/2011
Apple computer reinvented the tease and now everyone is doing it; Denon DJ teases with an all new controller. The one thing you can tell from this teaser photo is that it prefers a dark setting.
What software will it support, probably all of them which means sooner or later no free updates for Serato itch. Since there are so many die hard Denon DJ Fans, we will definitely be doing a review when this product is released.
imixmag supports the
Occupy Wallstreet Movement
The facts are clear and its devastation can be seen throughout our country. The powerful financial institutions are well in their way into creating an economic collapse in this country. Make no mistakes about it, they are very aware of their actions and in their intent to do so.
They control every single economic and social aspect of our lives: wages, benefits, healthcare, prescription prices, home prices, Food prices, oil and energy prices, interest rates, 401ks, and even the laws which govern our country.
It is also evidently clear that the allegiance of our so called elected officials is with these powerful financial institutions.
Since their hold is so strong, no one really knows what can be done, but one thing is perfectly clear, something must be done, and since our government refuses to act
for the people, the people must act for themselves.
This struggle with the powerful is nothing new. History has shown that it has always been and will always be an ongoing battle.
But the time has come for the people in this moment of time to once again force a balance between the good of the many over the greed of a few.
Pioneer DJ ERGO.
Too Expensive? Do the Math.
09/29/2011
Is the suggested retail price of $699 (may have a lower street price) a bit high? Well let’s take a look. One Pioneer CDJ 200 alone would cost $399.
A Pioneer DJM 250 would cost around $349. Add it all up and that system would cost $1,147.00, and that doesn’t include the extensive midi controller
functions available on the ERGO. Even if you add the upgrade price to the full version of Virtual DJ Pro, you still come out way ahead. So is it overpriced?
No dammit, you’re getting a bargain. On top of that, you’re getting everything neatly combined in one awesome package. Every way you look at it, it’s a sweet deal.
Here's the Pioneer DDJ ERGO homepe.
The Numark N4.
Serato DJ Intro software?
09/29/2011
Numark introduces the N4, an all in one four deck digital DJ controller and mixer. Very intriguing, one of its key features is it comes with Serato DJ Intro software. Does this mean Serato will start charging for software? Yeah, it seems that way.
The N4 looks great. Visit the Numark N4 page for a closer look.
The Need for More.
09/14/2011
Very interesting article at Skratchworx about DJ technology. Won’t spoil it for you. Here’s the link.
Is there a Doctor in the house!?
09/14/2011
There are some serious problems in the world today and last thing we need is yet another one.
Unfortunately Serato Scratch Live has added yet another to it with release of 2.3.1. Since it is Serato
we are confident an update is on the way to once again bring stability to our lovely planet.
DDJ-S1 & DDJ-T1
09/01/2011
All in one controllers are the future, and the battle to dominate it is just getting started.
Pioneer DJ has just announced a price drop on the DDJ-S1, now $999 and the DDJ-T1, now $899.
What’s been going down and what’s coming.
08/28/2011
Native Instruments is set to release TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 on October 4th.
The unit is a bit smaller and lighter and offers a bit less than the S4; only two channels as compared to the four on the S4.
There are also a few less functions available on it so make sure to check out its comparison page. The good news, street price is said to be $599.
If you’re a Traktor user and are looking for an all in one controller for some of your less demanding gigs, this may be a unit for you. As always, don’t buy 'til you try.
Serato Itch 2.0 has been out a bit and the results have been mixed.
Some are happy, some aren’t. Tune in, a video review on how it behaves on the Numark NS6 is on the way. And speaking of it, a comparison video between
the NS6 and the Pioneer DDJ-S1 is also in the works.
Scratch your eyes out.
Serato Scratch Live is now on version 2.3. We’ll be testing out the new version and once again throwing it head to head against Traktor 2’s latest version, so
be on a lookout for that.
Mac OS Lion needs child support.
Mac OS Lion still not supported by Serato or Native Instrument’s Traktor. Other audio related software companies are beginning to show support so it shouldn’t be long before they do the same.
Apple losing its core.
In ending we speak of the end of Steve Jobs as CEO of Apple. Will apple be the same? What do you think? Our thoughts on this coming soon.
The imixmag choice for
Best DJ
in the 2011 DJ EXPO EXHIBIT ROOM
is
DJ CHOPPS
08/13/2011
You’ve seen it before, there’s a contest, and one group or person clearly is the best performer. But at the end of it all the winner is someone who clearly wasn’t deserving. Our choice of BEST EXHIBIT ROOM DJ leaves the usual politics and the bullshit out the door and only comes down to raw skill which is exactly what everyone witnessed from DJ CHOPPS.
Check out a short video clip of DJ Chopps and witness for yourself.
Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS
07/25/2011
Is Numark on steroids or what? They’ve been pumping out products as fast as you can blink an eye. What can be interesting for DJs
who still want to have the ability to work with CDs (yeah they still make those) is the MIXDECK EXPRESS. It does Midi, has a built in
audio interface, can play off USB flash drives , and comes with Virtual DJ LE in North & South America. Oh, it will support Traktor 2 which is its included
software in Europe and Asia. The street price in the United States will be $499.
Official Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS page
Traktor 2 on the Numark NS6
by Uniquesquared.com
07/09/2011
Regardless of where it comes from, if it benefits DJs you will find it here. Case in point, the video below comes from uniquesquared.com.
Hit the photo to view it through youtube.
Make sure to visit the official Uniquesquared.com Youtube page, they have a lot of great videos and are good at explaining things quickly and clearly.
Numark NS6 video review #3.
Is the NS6 worth buying?
07/06/2011
view the video on youtube
What a slut.
Denon DJ teases us all.
10/10/2011
Apple computer reinvented the tease and now everyone is doing it; Denon DJ teases with an all new controller. The one thing you can tell from this teaser photo is that it prefers a dark setting.
What software will it support, probably all of them which means sooner or later no free updates for Serato itch. Since there are so many die hard Denon DJ Fans, we will definitely be doing a review when this product is released.
imixmag supports the
Occupy Wallstreet Movement
The facts are clear and its devastation can be seen throughout our country. The powerful financial institutions are well in their way into creating an economic collapse in this country. Make no mistakes about it, they are very aware of their actions and in their intent to do so.
They control every single economic and social aspect of our lives: wages, benefits, healthcare, prescription prices, home prices, Food prices, oil and energy prices, interest rates, 401ks, and even the laws which govern our country.
It is also evidently clear that the allegiance of our so called elected officials is with these powerful financial institutions.
Since their hold is so strong, no one really knows what can be done, but one thing is perfectly clear, something must be done, and since our government refuses to act
for the people, the people must act for themselves.
This struggle with the powerful is nothing new. History has shown that it has always been and will always be an ongoing battle.
But the time has come for the people in this moment of time to once again force a balance between the good of the many over the greed of a few.
Pioneer DJ ERGO.
Too Expensive? Do the Math.
09/29/2011
Is the suggested retail price of $699 (may have a lower street price) a bit high? Well let’s take a look. One Pioneer CDJ 200 alone would cost $399.
A Pioneer DJM 250 would cost around $349. Add it all up and that system would cost $1,147.00, and that doesn’t include the extensive midi controller
functions available on the ERGO. Even if you add the upgrade price to the full version of Virtual DJ Pro, you still come out way ahead. So is it overpriced?
No dammit, you’re getting a bargain. On top of that, you’re getting everything neatly combined in one awesome package. Every way you look at it, it’s a sweet deal.
Here's the Pioneer DDJ ERGO homepe.
The Numark N4.
Serato DJ Intro software?
09/29/2011
Numark introduces the N4, an all in one four deck digital DJ controller and mixer. Very intriguing, one of its key features is it comes with Serato DJ Intro software. Does this mean Serato will start charging for software? Yeah, it seems that way.
The N4 looks great. Visit the Numark N4 page for a closer look.
The Need for More.
09/14/2011
Very interesting article at Skratchworx about DJ technology. Won’t spoil it for you. Here’s the link.
Is there a Doctor in the house!?
09/14/2011
There are some serious problems in the world today and last thing we need is yet another one.
Unfortunately Serato Scratch Live has added yet another to it with release of 2.3.1. Since it is Serato
we are confident an update is on the way to once again bring stability to our lovely planet.
DDJ-S1 & DDJ-T1
09/01/2011
All in one controllers are the future, and the battle to dominate it is just getting started.
Pioneer DJ has just announced a price drop on the DDJ-S1, now $999 and the DDJ-T1, now $899.
What’s been going down and what’s coming.
08/28/2011
Native Instruments is set to release TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 on October 4th.
The unit is a bit smaller and lighter and offers a bit less than the S4; only two channels as compared to the four on the S4.
There are also a few less functions available on it so make sure to check out its comparison page. The good news, street price is said to be $599.
If you’re a Traktor user and are looking for an all in one controller for some of your less demanding gigs, this may be a unit for you. As always, don’t buy 'til you try.
Serato Itch 2.0 has been out a bit and the results have been mixed.
Some are happy, some aren’t. Tune in, a video review on how it behaves on the Numark NS6 is on the way. And speaking of it, a comparison video between
the NS6 and the Pioneer DDJ-S1 is also in the works.
Scratch your eyes out.
Serato Scratch Live is now on version 2.3. We’ll be testing out the new version and once again throwing it head to head against Traktor 2’s latest version, so
be on a lookout for that.
Mac OS Lion needs child support.
Mac OS Lion still not supported by Serato or Native Instrument’s Traktor. Other audio related software companies are beginning to show support so it shouldn’t be long before they do the same.
Apple losing its core.
In ending we speak of the end of Steve Jobs as CEO of Apple. Will apple be the same? What do you think? Our thoughts on this coming soon.
The imixmag choice for
Best DJ
in the 2011 DJ EXPO EXHIBIT ROOM
is
DJ CHOPPS
08/13/2011
You’ve seen it before, there’s a contest, and one group or person clearly is the best performer. But at the end of it all the winner is someone who clearly wasn’t deserving. Our choice of BEST EXHIBIT ROOM DJ leaves the usual politics and the bullshit out the door and only comes down to raw skill which is exactly what everyone witnessed from DJ CHOPPS.
Check out a short video clip of DJ Chopps and witness for yourself.
Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS
07/25/2011
Is Numark on steroids or what? They’ve been pumping out products as fast as you can blink an eye. What can be interesting for DJs
who still want to have the ability to work with CDs (yeah they still make those) is the MIXDECK EXPRESS. It does Midi, has a built in
audio interface, can play off USB flash drives , and comes with Virtual DJ LE in North & South America. Oh, it will support Traktor 2 which is its included
software in Europe and Asia. The street price in the United States will be $499.
Official Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS page
Traktor 2 on the Numark NS6
by Uniquesquared.com
07/09/2011
Regardless of where it comes from, if it benefits DJs you will find it here. Case in point, the video below comes from uniquesquared.com.
Hit the photo to view it through youtube.
Make sure to visit the official Uniquesquared.com Youtube page, they have a lot of great videos and are good at explaining things quickly and clearly.
Numark NS6 video review #3.
Is the NS6 worth buying?
07/06/2011
view the video on youtube
Denon DJ teases us all.
10/10/2011
Apple computer reinvented the tease and now everyone is doing it; Denon DJ teases with an all new controller. The one thing you can tell from this teaser photo is that it prefers a dark setting.
What software will it support, probably all of them which means sooner or later no free updates for Serato itch. Since there are so many die hard Denon DJ Fans, we will definitely be doing a review when this product is released.
imixmag supports the
Occupy Wallstreet Movement
The facts are clear and its devastation can be seen throughout our country. The powerful financial institutions are well in their way into creating an economic collapse in this country. Make no mistakes about it, they are very aware of their actions and in their intent to do so.
They control every single economic and social aspect of our lives: wages, benefits, healthcare, prescription prices, home prices, Food prices, oil and energy prices, interest rates, 401ks, and even the laws which govern our country.
It is also evidently clear that the allegiance of our so called elected officials is with these powerful financial institutions.
Since their hold is so strong, no one really knows what can be done, but one thing is perfectly clear, something must be done, and since our government refuses to act
for the people, the people must act for themselves.
This struggle with the powerful is nothing new. History has shown that it has always been and will always be an ongoing battle.
But the time has come for the people in this moment of time to once again force a balance between the good of the many over the greed of a few.
Pioneer DJ ERGO.
Too Expensive? Do the Math.
09/29/2011
Is the suggested retail price of $699 (may have a lower street price) a bit high? Well let’s take a look. One Pioneer CDJ 200 alone would cost $399.
A Pioneer DJM 250 would cost around $349. Add it all up and that system would cost $1,147.00, and that doesn’t include the extensive midi controller
functions available on the ERGO. Even if you add the upgrade price to the full version of Virtual DJ Pro, you still come out way ahead. So is it overpriced?
No dammit, you’re getting a bargain. On top of that, you’re getting everything neatly combined in one awesome package. Every way you look at it, it’s a sweet deal.
Here's the Pioneer DDJ ERGO homepe.
The Numark N4.
Serato DJ Intro software?
09/29/2011
Numark introduces the N4, an all in one four deck digital DJ controller and mixer. Very intriguing, one of its key features is it comes with Serato DJ Intro software. Does this mean Serato will start charging for software? Yeah, it seems that way.
The N4 looks great. Visit the Numark N4 page for a closer look.
The Need for More.
09/14/2011
Very interesting article at Skratchworx about DJ technology. Won’t spoil it for you. Here’s the link.
Is there a Doctor in the house!?
09/14/2011
There are some serious problems in the world today and last thing we need is yet another one.
Unfortunately Serato Scratch Live has added yet another to it with release of 2.3.1. Since it is Serato
we are confident an update is on the way to once again bring stability to our lovely planet.
DDJ-S1 & DDJ-T1
09/01/2011
All in one controllers are the future, and the battle to dominate it is just getting started.
Pioneer DJ has just announced a price drop on the DDJ-S1, now $999 and the DDJ-T1, now $899.
What’s been going down and what’s coming.
08/28/2011
Native Instruments is set to release TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 on October 4th.
The unit is a bit smaller and lighter and offers a bit less than the S4; only two channels as compared to the four on the S4.
There are also a few less functions available on it so make sure to check out its comparison page. The good news, street price is said to be $599.
If you’re a Traktor user and are looking for an all in one controller for some of your less demanding gigs, this may be a unit for you. As always, don’t buy 'til you try.
Serato Itch 2.0 has been out a bit and the results have been mixed.
Some are happy, some aren’t. Tune in, a video review on how it behaves on the Numark NS6 is on the way. And speaking of it, a comparison video between
the NS6 and the Pioneer DDJ-S1 is also in the works.
Scratch your eyes out.
Serato Scratch Live is now on version 2.3. We’ll be testing out the new version and once again throwing it head to head against Traktor 2’s latest version, so
be on a lookout for that.
Mac OS Lion needs child support.
Mac OS Lion still not supported by Serato or Native Instrument’s Traktor. Other audio related software companies are beginning to show support so it shouldn’t be long before they do the same.
Apple losing its core.
In ending we speak of the end of Steve Jobs as CEO of Apple. Will apple be the same? What do you think? Our thoughts on this coming soon.
The imixmag choice for
Best DJ
in the 2011 DJ EXPO EXHIBIT ROOM
is
DJ CHOPPS
08/13/2011
You’ve seen it before, there’s a contest, and one group or person clearly is the best performer. But at the end of it all the winner is someone who clearly wasn’t deserving. Our choice of BEST EXHIBIT ROOM DJ leaves the usual politics and the bullshit out the door and only comes down to raw skill which is exactly what everyone witnessed from DJ CHOPPS.
Check out a short video clip of DJ Chopps and witness for yourself.
Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS
07/25/2011
Is Numark on steroids or what? They’ve been pumping out products as fast as you can blink an eye. What can be interesting for DJs
who still want to have the ability to work with CDs (yeah they still make those) is the MIXDECK EXPRESS. It does Midi, has a built in
audio interface, can play off USB flash drives , and comes with Virtual DJ LE in North & South America. Oh, it will support Traktor 2 which is its included
software in Europe and Asia. The street price in the United States will be $499.
Official Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS page
Traktor 2 on the Numark NS6
by Uniquesquared.com
07/09/2011
Regardless of where it comes from, if it benefits DJs you will find it here. Case in point, the video below comes from uniquesquared.com.
Hit the photo to view it through youtube.
Make sure to visit the official Uniquesquared.com Youtube page, they have a lot of great videos and are good at explaining things quickly and clearly.
Numark NS6 video review #3.
Is the NS6 worth buying?
07/06/2011
view the video on youtube
imixmag supports the
Occupy Wallstreet Movement
The facts are clear and its devastation can be seen throughout our country. The powerful financial institutions are well in their way into creating an economic collapse in this country. Make no mistakes about it, they are very aware of their actions and in their intent to do so.
They control every single economic and social aspect of our lives: wages, benefits, healthcare, prescription prices, home prices, Food prices, oil and energy prices, interest rates, 401ks, and even the laws which govern our country.
It is also evidently clear that the allegiance of our so called elected officials is with these powerful financial institutions.
Since their hold is so strong, no one really knows what can be done, but one thing is perfectly clear, something must be done, and since our government refuses to act
for the people, the people must act for themselves.
This struggle with the powerful is nothing new. History has shown that it has always been and will always be an ongoing battle.
But the time has come for the people in this moment of time to once again force a balance between the good of the many over the greed of a few.
Pioneer DJ ERGO.
Too Expensive? Do the Math.
09/29/2011
Is the suggested retail price of $699 (may have a lower street price) a bit high? Well let’s take a look. One Pioneer CDJ 200 alone would cost $399.
A Pioneer DJM 250 would cost around $349. Add it all up and that system would cost $1,147.00, and that doesn’t include the extensive midi controller
functions available on the ERGO. Even if you add the upgrade price to the full version of Virtual DJ Pro, you still come out way ahead. So is it overpriced?
No dammit, you’re getting a bargain. On top of that, you’re getting everything neatly combined in one awesome package. Every way you look at it, it’s a sweet deal.
Here's the Pioneer DDJ ERGO homepe.
The Numark N4.
Serato DJ Intro software?
09/29/2011
Numark introduces the N4, an all in one four deck digital DJ controller and mixer. Very intriguing, one of its key features is it comes with Serato DJ Intro software. Does this mean Serato will start charging for software? Yeah, it seems that way.
The N4 looks great. Visit the Numark N4 page for a closer look.
The Need for More.
09/14/2011
Very interesting article at Skratchworx about DJ technology. Won’t spoil it for you. Here’s the link.
Is there a Doctor in the house!?
09/14/2011
There are some serious problems in the world today and last thing we need is yet another one.
Unfortunately Serato Scratch Live has added yet another to it with release of 2.3.1. Since it is Serato
we are confident an update is on the way to once again bring stability to our lovely planet.
DDJ-S1 & DDJ-T1
09/01/2011
All in one controllers are the future, and the battle to dominate it is just getting started.
Pioneer DJ has just announced a price drop on the DDJ-S1, now $999 and the DDJ-T1, now $899.
What’s been going down and what’s coming.
08/28/2011
Native Instruments is set to release TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 on October 4th.
The unit is a bit smaller and lighter and offers a bit less than the S4; only two channels as compared to the four on the S4.
There are also a few less functions available on it so make sure to check out its comparison page. The good news, street price is said to be $599.
If you’re a Traktor user and are looking for an all in one controller for some of your less demanding gigs, this may be a unit for you. As always, don’t buy 'til you try.
Serato Itch 2.0 has been out a bit and the results have been mixed.
Some are happy, some aren’t. Tune in, a video review on how it behaves on the Numark NS6 is on the way. And speaking of it, a comparison video between
the NS6 and the Pioneer DDJ-S1 is also in the works.
Scratch your eyes out.
Serato Scratch Live is now on version 2.3. We’ll be testing out the new version and once again throwing it head to head against Traktor 2’s latest version, so
be on a lookout for that.
Mac OS Lion needs child support.
Mac OS Lion still not supported by Serato or Native Instrument’s Traktor. Other audio related software companies are beginning to show support so it shouldn’t be long before they do the same.
Apple losing its core.
In ending we speak of the end of Steve Jobs as CEO of Apple. Will apple be the same? What do you think? Our thoughts on this coming soon.
The imixmag choice for
Best DJ
in the 2011 DJ EXPO EXHIBIT ROOM
is
DJ CHOPPS
08/13/2011
You’ve seen it before, there’s a contest, and one group or person clearly is the best performer. But at the end of it all the winner is someone who clearly wasn’t deserving. Our choice of BEST EXHIBIT ROOM DJ leaves the usual politics and the bullshit out the door and only comes down to raw skill which is exactly what everyone witnessed from DJ CHOPPS.
Check out a short video clip of DJ Chopps and witness for yourself.
Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS
07/25/2011
Is Numark on steroids or what? They’ve been pumping out products as fast as you can blink an eye. What can be interesting for DJs
who still want to have the ability to work with CDs (yeah they still make those) is the MIXDECK EXPRESS. It does Midi, has a built in
audio interface, can play off USB flash drives , and comes with Virtual DJ LE in North & South America. Oh, it will support Traktor 2 which is its included
software in Europe and Asia. The street price in the United States will be $499.
Official Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS page
Traktor 2 on the Numark NS6
by Uniquesquared.com
07/09/2011
Regardless of where it comes from, if it benefits DJs you will find it here. Case in point, the video below comes from uniquesquared.com.
Hit the photo to view it through youtube.
Make sure to visit the official Uniquesquared.com Youtube page, they have a lot of great videos and are good at explaining things quickly and clearly.
Numark NS6 video review #3.
Is the NS6 worth buying?
07/06/2011
view the video on youtube
They control every single economic and social aspect of our lives: wages, benefits, healthcare, prescription prices, home prices, Food prices, oil and energy prices, interest rates, 401ks, and even the laws which govern our country.
It is also evidently clear that the allegiance of our so called elected officials is with these powerful financial institutions.
Since their hold is so strong, no one really knows what can be done, but one thing is perfectly clear, something must be done, and since our government refuses to act
for the people, the people must act for themselves.
This struggle with the powerful is nothing new. History has shown that it has always been and will always be an ongoing battle.
But the time has come for the people in this moment of time to once again force a balance between the good of the many over the greed of a few.
Pioneer DJ ERGO.
Too Expensive? Do the Math.
09/29/2011
Is the suggested retail price of $699 (may have a lower street price) a bit high? Well let’s take a look. One Pioneer CDJ 200 alone would cost $399.
A Pioneer DJM 250 would cost around $349. Add it all up and that system would cost $1,147.00, and that doesn’t include the extensive midi controller
functions available on the ERGO. Even if you add the upgrade price to the full version of Virtual DJ Pro, you still come out way ahead. So is it overpriced?
No dammit, you’re getting a bargain. On top of that, you’re getting everything neatly combined in one awesome package. Every way you look at it, it’s a sweet deal.
Here's the Pioneer DDJ ERGO homepe.
The Numark N4.
Serato DJ Intro software?
09/29/2011
Numark introduces the N4, an all in one four deck digital DJ controller and mixer. Very intriguing, one of its key features is it comes with Serato DJ Intro software. Does this mean Serato will start charging for software? Yeah, it seems that way.
The N4 looks great. Visit the Numark N4 page for a closer look.
The Need for More.
09/14/2011
Very interesting article at Skratchworx about DJ technology. Won’t spoil it for you. Here’s the link.
Is there a Doctor in the house!?
09/14/2011
There are some serious problems in the world today and last thing we need is yet another one.
Unfortunately Serato Scratch Live has added yet another to it with release of 2.3.1. Since it is Serato
we are confident an update is on the way to once again bring stability to our lovely planet.
DDJ-S1 & DDJ-T1
09/01/2011
All in one controllers are the future, and the battle to dominate it is just getting started.
Pioneer DJ has just announced a price drop on the DDJ-S1, now $999 and the DDJ-T1, now $899.
What’s been going down and what’s coming.
08/28/2011
Native Instruments is set to release TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 on October 4th.
The unit is a bit smaller and lighter and offers a bit less than the S4; only two channels as compared to the four on the S4.
There are also a few less functions available on it so make sure to check out its comparison page. The good news, street price is said to be $599.
If you’re a Traktor user and are looking for an all in one controller for some of your less demanding gigs, this may be a unit for you. As always, don’t buy 'til you try.
Serato Itch 2.0 has been out a bit and the results have been mixed.
Some are happy, some aren’t. Tune in, a video review on how it behaves on the Numark NS6 is on the way. And speaking of it, a comparison video between
the NS6 and the Pioneer DDJ-S1 is also in the works.
Scratch your eyes out.
Serato Scratch Live is now on version 2.3. We’ll be testing out the new version and once again throwing it head to head against Traktor 2’s latest version, so
be on a lookout for that.
Mac OS Lion needs child support.
Mac OS Lion still not supported by Serato or Native Instrument’s Traktor. Other audio related software companies are beginning to show support so it shouldn’t be long before they do the same.
Apple losing its core.
In ending we speak of the end of Steve Jobs as CEO of Apple. Will apple be the same? What do you think? Our thoughts on this coming soon.
The imixmag choice for
Best DJ
in the 2011 DJ EXPO EXHIBIT ROOM
is
DJ CHOPPS
08/13/2011
You’ve seen it before, there’s a contest, and one group or person clearly is the best performer. But at the end of it all the winner is someone who clearly wasn’t deserving. Our choice of BEST EXHIBIT ROOM DJ leaves the usual politics and the bullshit out the door and only comes down to raw skill which is exactly what everyone witnessed from DJ CHOPPS.
Check out a short video clip of DJ Chopps and witness for yourself.
Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS
07/25/2011
Is Numark on steroids or what? They’ve been pumping out products as fast as you can blink an eye. What can be interesting for DJs
who still want to have the ability to work with CDs (yeah they still make those) is the MIXDECK EXPRESS. It does Midi, has a built in
audio interface, can play off USB flash drives , and comes with Virtual DJ LE in North & South America. Oh, it will support Traktor 2 which is its included
software in Europe and Asia. The street price in the United States will be $499.
Official Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS page
Traktor 2 on the Numark NS6
by Uniquesquared.com
07/09/2011
Regardless of where it comes from, if it benefits DJs you will find it here. Case in point, the video below comes from uniquesquared.com.
Hit the photo to view it through youtube.
Make sure to visit the official Uniquesquared.com Youtube page, they have a lot of great videos and are good at explaining things quickly and clearly.
Numark NS6 video review #3.
Is the NS6 worth buying?
07/06/2011
view the video on youtube
Since their hold is so strong, no one really knows what can be done, but one thing is perfectly clear, something must be done, and since our government refuses to act
for the people, the people must act for themselves.
This struggle with the powerful is nothing new. History has shown that it has always been and will always be an ongoing battle.
But the time has come for the people in this moment of time to once again force a balance between the good of the many over the greed of a few.
Pioneer DJ ERGO.
Too Expensive? Do the Math.
09/29/2011
Is the suggested retail price of $699 (may have a lower street price) a bit high? Well let’s take a look. One Pioneer CDJ 200 alone would cost $399.
A Pioneer DJM 250 would cost around $349. Add it all up and that system would cost $1,147.00, and that doesn’t include the extensive midi controller
functions available on the ERGO. Even if you add the upgrade price to the full version of Virtual DJ Pro, you still come out way ahead. So is it overpriced?
No dammit, you’re getting a bargain. On top of that, you’re getting everything neatly combined in one awesome package. Every way you look at it, it’s a sweet deal.
Here's the Pioneer DDJ ERGO homepe.
The Numark N4.
Serato DJ Intro software?
09/29/2011
Numark introduces the N4, an all in one four deck digital DJ controller and mixer. Very intriguing, one of its key features is it comes with Serato DJ Intro software. Does this mean Serato will start charging for software? Yeah, it seems that way.
The N4 looks great. Visit the Numark N4 page for a closer look.
The Need for More.
09/14/2011
Very interesting article at Skratchworx about DJ technology. Won’t spoil it for you. Here’s the link.
Is there a Doctor in the house!?
09/14/2011
There are some serious problems in the world today and last thing we need is yet another one.
Unfortunately Serato Scratch Live has added yet another to it with release of 2.3.1. Since it is Serato
we are confident an update is on the way to once again bring stability to our lovely planet.
DDJ-S1 & DDJ-T1
09/01/2011
All in one controllers are the future, and the battle to dominate it is just getting started.
Pioneer DJ has just announced a price drop on the DDJ-S1, now $999 and the DDJ-T1, now $899.
What’s been going down and what’s coming.
08/28/2011
Native Instruments is set to release TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 on October 4th.
The unit is a bit smaller and lighter and offers a bit less than the S4; only two channels as compared to the four on the S4.
There are also a few less functions available on it so make sure to check out its comparison page. The good news, street price is said to be $599.
If you’re a Traktor user and are looking for an all in one controller for some of your less demanding gigs, this may be a unit for you. As always, don’t buy 'til you try.
Serato Itch 2.0 has been out a bit and the results have been mixed.
Some are happy, some aren’t. Tune in, a video review on how it behaves on the Numark NS6 is on the way. And speaking of it, a comparison video between
the NS6 and the Pioneer DDJ-S1 is also in the works.
Scratch your eyes out.
Serato Scratch Live is now on version 2.3. We’ll be testing out the new version and once again throwing it head to head against Traktor 2’s latest version, so
be on a lookout for that.
Mac OS Lion needs child support.
Mac OS Lion still not supported by Serato or Native Instrument’s Traktor. Other audio related software companies are beginning to show support so it shouldn’t be long before they do the same.
Apple losing its core.
In ending we speak of the end of Steve Jobs as CEO of Apple. Will apple be the same? What do you think? Our thoughts on this coming soon.
The imixmag choice for
Best DJ
in the 2011 DJ EXPO EXHIBIT ROOM
is
DJ CHOPPS
08/13/2011
You’ve seen it before, there’s a contest, and one group or person clearly is the best performer. But at the end of it all the winner is someone who clearly wasn’t deserving. Our choice of BEST EXHIBIT ROOM DJ leaves the usual politics and the bullshit out the door and only comes down to raw skill which is exactly what everyone witnessed from DJ CHOPPS.
Check out a short video clip of DJ Chopps and witness for yourself.
Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS
07/25/2011
Is Numark on steroids or what? They’ve been pumping out products as fast as you can blink an eye. What can be interesting for DJs
who still want to have the ability to work with CDs (yeah they still make those) is the MIXDECK EXPRESS. It does Midi, has a built in
audio interface, can play off USB flash drives , and comes with Virtual DJ LE in North & South America. Oh, it will support Traktor 2 which is its included
software in Europe and Asia. The street price in the United States will be $499.
Official Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS page
Traktor 2 on the Numark NS6
by Uniquesquared.com
07/09/2011
Regardless of where it comes from, if it benefits DJs you will find it here. Case in point, the video below comes from uniquesquared.com.
Hit the photo to view it through youtube.
Make sure to visit the official Uniquesquared.com Youtube page, they have a lot of great videos and are good at explaining things quickly and clearly.
Numark NS6 video review #3.
Is the NS6 worth buying?
07/06/2011
view the video on youtube
Pioneer DJ ERGO.
Too Expensive? Do the Math.
09/29/2011
Is the suggested retail price of $699 (may have a lower street price) a bit high? Well let’s take a look. One Pioneer CDJ 200 alone would cost $399.
A Pioneer DJM 250 would cost around $349. Add it all up and that system would cost $1,147.00, and that doesn’t include the extensive midi controller
functions available on the ERGO. Even if you add the upgrade price to the full version of Virtual DJ Pro, you still come out way ahead. So is it overpriced?
No dammit, you’re getting a bargain. On top of that, you’re getting everything neatly combined in one awesome package. Every way you look at it, it’s a sweet deal.
Here's the Pioneer DDJ ERGO homepe.
The Numark N4.
Serato DJ Intro software?
09/29/2011
Numark introduces the N4, an all in one four deck digital DJ controller and mixer. Very intriguing, one of its key features is it comes with Serato DJ Intro software. Does this mean Serato will start charging for software? Yeah, it seems that way.
The N4 looks great. Visit the Numark N4 page for a closer look.
The Need for More.
09/14/2011
Very interesting article at Skratchworx about DJ technology. Won’t spoil it for you. Here’s the link.
Is there a Doctor in the house!?
09/14/2011
There are some serious problems in the world today and last thing we need is yet another one.
Unfortunately Serato Scratch Live has added yet another to it with release of 2.3.1. Since it is Serato
we are confident an update is on the way to once again bring stability to our lovely planet.
DDJ-S1 & DDJ-T1
09/01/2011
All in one controllers are the future, and the battle to dominate it is just getting started.
Pioneer DJ has just announced a price drop on the DDJ-S1, now $999 and the DDJ-T1, now $899.
What’s been going down and what’s coming.
08/28/2011
Native Instruments is set to release TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 on October 4th.
The unit is a bit smaller and lighter and offers a bit less than the S4; only two channels as compared to the four on the S4.
There are also a few less functions available on it so make sure to check out its comparison page. The good news, street price is said to be $599.
If you’re a Traktor user and are looking for an all in one controller for some of your less demanding gigs, this may be a unit for you. As always, don’t buy 'til you try.
Serato Itch 2.0 has been out a bit and the results have been mixed.
Some are happy, some aren’t. Tune in, a video review on how it behaves on the Numark NS6 is on the way. And speaking of it, a comparison video between
the NS6 and the Pioneer DDJ-S1 is also in the works.
Scratch your eyes out.
Serato Scratch Live is now on version 2.3. We’ll be testing out the new version and once again throwing it head to head against Traktor 2’s latest version, so
be on a lookout for that.
Mac OS Lion needs child support.
Mac OS Lion still not supported by Serato or Native Instrument’s Traktor. Other audio related software companies are beginning to show support so it shouldn’t be long before they do the same.
Apple losing its core.
In ending we speak of the end of Steve Jobs as CEO of Apple. Will apple be the same? What do you think? Our thoughts on this coming soon.
The imixmag choice for
Best DJ
in the 2011 DJ EXPO EXHIBIT ROOM
is
DJ CHOPPS
08/13/2011
You’ve seen it before, there’s a contest, and one group or person clearly is the best performer. But at the end of it all the winner is someone who clearly wasn’t deserving. Our choice of BEST EXHIBIT ROOM DJ leaves the usual politics and the bullshit out the door and only comes down to raw skill which is exactly what everyone witnessed from DJ CHOPPS.
Check out a short video clip of DJ Chopps and witness for yourself.
Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS
07/25/2011
Is Numark on steroids or what? They’ve been pumping out products as fast as you can blink an eye. What can be interesting for DJs
who still want to have the ability to work with CDs (yeah they still make those) is the MIXDECK EXPRESS. It does Midi, has a built in
audio interface, can play off USB flash drives , and comes with Virtual DJ LE in North & South America. Oh, it will support Traktor 2 which is its included
software in Europe and Asia. The street price in the United States will be $499.
Official Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS page
Traktor 2 on the Numark NS6
by Uniquesquared.com
07/09/2011
Regardless of where it comes from, if it benefits DJs you will find it here. Case in point, the video below comes from uniquesquared.com.
Hit the photo to view it through youtube.
Make sure to visit the official Uniquesquared.com Youtube page, they have a lot of great videos and are good at explaining things quickly and clearly.
Numark NS6 video review #3.
Is the NS6 worth buying?
07/06/2011
view the video on youtube
Too Expensive? Do the Math.
09/29/2011
Is the suggested retail price of $699 (may have a lower street price) a bit high? Well let’s take a look. One Pioneer CDJ 200 alone would cost $399.
A Pioneer DJM 250 would cost around $349. Add it all up and that system would cost $1,147.00, and that doesn’t include the extensive midi controller
functions available on the ERGO. Even if you add the upgrade price to the full version of Virtual DJ Pro, you still come out way ahead. So is it overpriced?
No dammit, you’re getting a bargain. On top of that, you’re getting everything neatly combined in one awesome package. Every way you look at it, it’s a sweet deal.
Here's the Pioneer DDJ ERGO homepe.
The Numark N4.
Serato DJ Intro software?
09/29/2011
Numark introduces the N4, an all in one four deck digital DJ controller and mixer. Very intriguing, one of its key features is it comes with Serato DJ Intro software. Does this mean Serato will start charging for software? Yeah, it seems that way.
The N4 looks great. Visit the Numark N4 page for a closer look.
The Need for More.
09/14/2011
Very interesting article at Skratchworx about DJ technology. Won’t spoil it for you. Here’s the link.
Is there a Doctor in the house!?
09/14/2011
There are some serious problems in the world today and last thing we need is yet another one.
Unfortunately Serato Scratch Live has added yet another to it with release of 2.3.1. Since it is Serato
we are confident an update is on the way to once again bring stability to our lovely planet.
DDJ-S1 & DDJ-T1
09/01/2011
All in one controllers are the future, and the battle to dominate it is just getting started.
Pioneer DJ has just announced a price drop on the DDJ-S1, now $999 and the DDJ-T1, now $899.
What’s been going down and what’s coming.
08/28/2011
Native Instruments is set to release TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 on October 4th.
The unit is a bit smaller and lighter and offers a bit less than the S4; only two channels as compared to the four on the S4.
There are also a few less functions available on it so make sure to check out its comparison page. The good news, street price is said to be $599.
If you’re a Traktor user and are looking for an all in one controller for some of your less demanding gigs, this may be a unit for you. As always, don’t buy 'til you try.
Serato Itch 2.0 has been out a bit and the results have been mixed.
Some are happy, some aren’t. Tune in, a video review on how it behaves on the Numark NS6 is on the way. And speaking of it, a comparison video between
the NS6 and the Pioneer DDJ-S1 is also in the works.
Scratch your eyes out.
Serato Scratch Live is now on version 2.3. We’ll be testing out the new version and once again throwing it head to head against Traktor 2’s latest version, so
be on a lookout for that.
Mac OS Lion needs child support.
Mac OS Lion still not supported by Serato or Native Instrument’s Traktor. Other audio related software companies are beginning to show support so it shouldn’t be long before they do the same.
Apple losing its core.
In ending we speak of the end of Steve Jobs as CEO of Apple. Will apple be the same? What do you think? Our thoughts on this coming soon.
The imixmag choice for
Best DJ
in the 2011 DJ EXPO EXHIBIT ROOM
is
DJ CHOPPS
08/13/2011
You’ve seen it before, there’s a contest, and one group or person clearly is the best performer. But at the end of it all the winner is someone who clearly wasn’t deserving. Our choice of BEST EXHIBIT ROOM DJ leaves the usual politics and the bullshit out the door and only comes down to raw skill which is exactly what everyone witnessed from DJ CHOPPS.
Check out a short video clip of DJ Chopps and witness for yourself.
Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS
07/25/2011
Is Numark on steroids or what? They’ve been pumping out products as fast as you can blink an eye. What can be interesting for DJs
who still want to have the ability to work with CDs (yeah they still make those) is the MIXDECK EXPRESS. It does Midi, has a built in
audio interface, can play off USB flash drives , and comes with Virtual DJ LE in North & South America. Oh, it will support Traktor 2 which is its included
software in Europe and Asia. The street price in the United States will be $499.
Official Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS page
Traktor 2 on the Numark NS6
by Uniquesquared.com
07/09/2011
Regardless of where it comes from, if it benefits DJs you will find it here. Case in point, the video below comes from uniquesquared.com.
Hit the photo to view it through youtube.
Make sure to visit the official Uniquesquared.com Youtube page, they have a lot of great videos and are good at explaining things quickly and clearly.
Numark NS6 video review #3.
Is the NS6 worth buying?
07/06/2011
view the video on youtube
The Numark N4.
Serato DJ Intro software?
09/29/2011
Numark introduces the N4, an all in one four deck digital DJ controller and mixer. Very intriguing, one of its key features is it comes with Serato DJ Intro software. Does this mean Serato will start charging for software? Yeah, it seems that way.
The N4 looks great. Visit the Numark N4 page for a closer look.
The Need for More.
09/14/2011
Very interesting article at Skratchworx about DJ technology. Won’t spoil it for you. Here’s the link.
Is there a Doctor in the house!?
09/14/2011
There are some serious problems in the world today and last thing we need is yet another one.
Unfortunately Serato Scratch Live has added yet another to it with release of 2.3.1. Since it is Serato
we are confident an update is on the way to once again bring stability to our lovely planet.
DDJ-S1 & DDJ-T1
09/01/2011
All in one controllers are the future, and the battle to dominate it is just getting started.
Pioneer DJ has just announced a price drop on the DDJ-S1, now $999 and the DDJ-T1, now $899.
What’s been going down and what’s coming.
08/28/2011
Native Instruments is set to release TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 on October 4th.
The unit is a bit smaller and lighter and offers a bit less than the S4; only two channels as compared to the four on the S4.
There are also a few less functions available on it so make sure to check out its comparison page. The good news, street price is said to be $599.
If you’re a Traktor user and are looking for an all in one controller for some of your less demanding gigs, this may be a unit for you. As always, don’t buy 'til you try.
Serato Itch 2.0 has been out a bit and the results have been mixed.
Some are happy, some aren’t. Tune in, a video review on how it behaves on the Numark NS6 is on the way. And speaking of it, a comparison video between
the NS6 and the Pioneer DDJ-S1 is also in the works.
Scratch your eyes out.
Serato Scratch Live is now on version 2.3. We’ll be testing out the new version and once again throwing it head to head against Traktor 2’s latest version, so
be on a lookout for that.
Mac OS Lion needs child support.
Mac OS Lion still not supported by Serato or Native Instrument’s Traktor. Other audio related software companies are beginning to show support so it shouldn’t be long before they do the same.
Apple losing its core.
In ending we speak of the end of Steve Jobs as CEO of Apple. Will apple be the same? What do you think? Our thoughts on this coming soon.
The imixmag choice for
Best DJ
in the 2011 DJ EXPO EXHIBIT ROOM
is
DJ CHOPPS
08/13/2011
You’ve seen it before, there’s a contest, and one group or person clearly is the best performer. But at the end of it all the winner is someone who clearly wasn’t deserving. Our choice of BEST EXHIBIT ROOM DJ leaves the usual politics and the bullshit out the door and only comes down to raw skill which is exactly what everyone witnessed from DJ CHOPPS.
Check out a short video clip of DJ Chopps and witness for yourself.
Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS
07/25/2011
Is Numark on steroids or what? They’ve been pumping out products as fast as you can blink an eye. What can be interesting for DJs
who still want to have the ability to work with CDs (yeah they still make those) is the MIXDECK EXPRESS. It does Midi, has a built in
audio interface, can play off USB flash drives , and comes with Virtual DJ LE in North & South America. Oh, it will support Traktor 2 which is its included
software in Europe and Asia. The street price in the United States will be $499.
Official Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS page
Traktor 2 on the Numark NS6
by Uniquesquared.com
07/09/2011
Regardless of where it comes from, if it benefits DJs you will find it here. Case in point, the video below comes from uniquesquared.com.
Hit the photo to view it through youtube.
Make sure to visit the official Uniquesquared.com Youtube page, they have a lot of great videos and are good at explaining things quickly and clearly.
Numark NS6 video review #3.
Is the NS6 worth buying?
07/06/2011
view the video on youtube
The N4 looks great. Visit the Numark N4 page for a closer look.
The Need for More.
09/14/2011
Very interesting article at Skratchworx about DJ technology. Won’t spoil it for you. Here’s the link.
Is there a Doctor in the house!?
09/14/2011
There are some serious problems in the world today and last thing we need is yet another one.
Unfortunately Serato Scratch Live has added yet another to it with release of 2.3.1. Since it is Serato
we are confident an update is on the way to once again bring stability to our lovely planet.
DDJ-S1 & DDJ-T1
09/01/2011
All in one controllers are the future, and the battle to dominate it is just getting started.
Pioneer DJ has just announced a price drop on the DDJ-S1, now $999 and the DDJ-T1, now $899.
What’s been going down and what’s coming.
08/28/2011
Native Instruments is set to release TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 on October 4th.
The unit is a bit smaller and lighter and offers a bit less than the S4; only two channels as compared to the four on the S4.
There are also a few less functions available on it so make sure to check out its comparison page. The good news, street price is said to be $599.
If you’re a Traktor user and are looking for an all in one controller for some of your less demanding gigs, this may be a unit for you. As always, don’t buy 'til you try.
Serato Itch 2.0 has been out a bit and the results have been mixed.
Some are happy, some aren’t. Tune in, a video review on how it behaves on the Numark NS6 is on the way. And speaking of it, a comparison video between
the NS6 and the Pioneer DDJ-S1 is also in the works.
Scratch your eyes out.
Serato Scratch Live is now on version 2.3. We’ll be testing out the new version and once again throwing it head to head against Traktor 2’s latest version, so
be on a lookout for that.
Mac OS Lion needs child support.
Mac OS Lion still not supported by Serato or Native Instrument’s Traktor. Other audio related software companies are beginning to show support so it shouldn’t be long before they do the same.
Apple losing its core.
In ending we speak of the end of Steve Jobs as CEO of Apple. Will apple be the same? What do you think? Our thoughts on this coming soon.
The imixmag choice for
Best DJ
in the 2011 DJ EXPO EXHIBIT ROOM
is
DJ CHOPPS
08/13/2011
You’ve seen it before, there’s a contest, and one group or person clearly is the best performer. But at the end of it all the winner is someone who clearly wasn’t deserving. Our choice of BEST EXHIBIT ROOM DJ leaves the usual politics and the bullshit out the door and only comes down to raw skill which is exactly what everyone witnessed from DJ CHOPPS.
Check out a short video clip of DJ Chopps and witness for yourself.
Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS
07/25/2011
Is Numark on steroids or what? They’ve been pumping out products as fast as you can blink an eye. What can be interesting for DJs
who still want to have the ability to work with CDs (yeah they still make those) is the MIXDECK EXPRESS. It does Midi, has a built in
audio interface, can play off USB flash drives , and comes with Virtual DJ LE in North & South America. Oh, it will support Traktor 2 which is its included
software in Europe and Asia. The street price in the United States will be $499.
Official Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS page
Traktor 2 on the Numark NS6
by Uniquesquared.com
07/09/2011
Regardless of where it comes from, if it benefits DJs you will find it here. Case in point, the video below comes from uniquesquared.com.
Hit the photo to view it through youtube.
Make sure to visit the official Uniquesquared.com Youtube page, they have a lot of great videos and are good at explaining things quickly and clearly.
Numark NS6 video review #3.
Is the NS6 worth buying?
07/06/2011
view the video on youtube
The Need for More.
09/14/2011
Very interesting article at Skratchworx about DJ technology. Won’t spoil it for you. Here’s the link.
Is there a Doctor in the house!?
09/14/2011
There are some serious problems in the world today and last thing we need is yet another one.
Unfortunately Serato Scratch Live has added yet another to it with release of 2.3.1. Since it is Serato
we are confident an update is on the way to once again bring stability to our lovely planet.
DDJ-S1 & DDJ-T1
09/01/2011
All in one controllers are the future, and the battle to dominate it is just getting started.
Pioneer DJ has just announced a price drop on the DDJ-S1, now $999 and the DDJ-T1, now $899.
What’s been going down and what’s coming.
08/28/2011
Native Instruments is set to release TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 on October 4th.
The unit is a bit smaller and lighter and offers a bit less than the S4; only two channels as compared to the four on the S4.
There are also a few less functions available on it so make sure to check out its comparison page. The good news, street price is said to be $599.
If you’re a Traktor user and are looking for an all in one controller for some of your less demanding gigs, this may be a unit for you. As always, don’t buy 'til you try.
Serato Itch 2.0 has been out a bit and the results have been mixed.
Some are happy, some aren’t. Tune in, a video review on how it behaves on the Numark NS6 is on the way. And speaking of it, a comparison video between
the NS6 and the Pioneer DDJ-S1 is also in the works.
Scratch your eyes out.
Serato Scratch Live is now on version 2.3. We’ll be testing out the new version and once again throwing it head to head against Traktor 2’s latest version, so
be on a lookout for that.
Mac OS Lion needs child support.
Mac OS Lion still not supported by Serato or Native Instrument’s Traktor. Other audio related software companies are beginning to show support so it shouldn’t be long before they do the same.
Apple losing its core.
In ending we speak of the end of Steve Jobs as CEO of Apple. Will apple be the same? What do you think? Our thoughts on this coming soon.
The imixmag choice for
Best DJ
in the 2011 DJ EXPO EXHIBIT ROOM
is
DJ CHOPPS
08/13/2011
You’ve seen it before, there’s a contest, and one group or person clearly is the best performer. But at the end of it all the winner is someone who clearly wasn’t deserving. Our choice of BEST EXHIBIT ROOM DJ leaves the usual politics and the bullshit out the door and only comes down to raw skill which is exactly what everyone witnessed from DJ CHOPPS.
Check out a short video clip of DJ Chopps and witness for yourself.
Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS
07/25/2011
Is Numark on steroids or what? They’ve been pumping out products as fast as you can blink an eye. What can be interesting for DJs
who still want to have the ability to work with CDs (yeah they still make those) is the MIXDECK EXPRESS. It does Midi, has a built in
audio interface, can play off USB flash drives , and comes with Virtual DJ LE in North & South America. Oh, it will support Traktor 2 which is its included
software in Europe and Asia. The street price in the United States will be $499.
Official Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS page
Traktor 2 on the Numark NS6
by Uniquesquared.com
07/09/2011
Regardless of where it comes from, if it benefits DJs you will find it here. Case in point, the video below comes from uniquesquared.com.
Hit the photo to view it through youtube.
Make sure to visit the official Uniquesquared.com Youtube page, they have a lot of great videos and are good at explaining things quickly and clearly.
Numark NS6 video review #3.
Is the NS6 worth buying?
07/06/2011
view the video on youtube
Is there a Doctor in the house!?
09/14/2011
There are some serious problems in the world today and last thing we need is yet another one.
Unfortunately Serato Scratch Live has added yet another to it with release of 2.3.1. Since it is Serato
we are confident an update is on the way to once again bring stability to our lovely planet.
DDJ-S1 & DDJ-T1
09/01/2011
All in one controllers are the future, and the battle to dominate it is just getting started.
Pioneer DJ has just announced a price drop on the DDJ-S1, now $999 and the DDJ-T1, now $899.
What’s been going down and what’s coming.
08/28/2011
Native Instruments is set to release TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 on October 4th.
The unit is a bit smaller and lighter and offers a bit less than the S4; only two channels as compared to the four on the S4.
There are also a few less functions available on it so make sure to check out its comparison page. The good news, street price is said to be $599.
If you’re a Traktor user and are looking for an all in one controller for some of your less demanding gigs, this may be a unit for you. As always, don’t buy 'til you try.
Serato Itch 2.0 has been out a bit and the results have been mixed.
Some are happy, some aren’t. Tune in, a video review on how it behaves on the Numark NS6 is on the way. And speaking of it, a comparison video between
the NS6 and the Pioneer DDJ-S1 is also in the works.
Scratch your eyes out.
Serato Scratch Live is now on version 2.3. We’ll be testing out the new version and once again throwing it head to head against Traktor 2’s latest version, so
be on a lookout for that.
Mac OS Lion needs child support.
Mac OS Lion still not supported by Serato or Native Instrument’s Traktor. Other audio related software companies are beginning to show support so it shouldn’t be long before they do the same.
Apple losing its core.
In ending we speak of the end of Steve Jobs as CEO of Apple. Will apple be the same? What do you think? Our thoughts on this coming soon.
The imixmag choice for
Best DJ
in the 2011 DJ EXPO EXHIBIT ROOM
is
DJ CHOPPS
08/13/2011
You’ve seen it before, there’s a contest, and one group or person clearly is the best performer. But at the end of it all the winner is someone who clearly wasn’t deserving. Our choice of BEST EXHIBIT ROOM DJ leaves the usual politics and the bullshit out the door and only comes down to raw skill which is exactly what everyone witnessed from DJ CHOPPS.
Check out a short video clip of DJ Chopps and witness for yourself.
Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS
07/25/2011
Is Numark on steroids or what? They’ve been pumping out products as fast as you can blink an eye. What can be interesting for DJs
who still want to have the ability to work with CDs (yeah they still make those) is the MIXDECK EXPRESS. It does Midi, has a built in
audio interface, can play off USB flash drives , and comes with Virtual DJ LE in North & South America. Oh, it will support Traktor 2 which is its included
software in Europe and Asia. The street price in the United States will be $499.
Official Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS page
Traktor 2 on the Numark NS6
by Uniquesquared.com
07/09/2011
Regardless of where it comes from, if it benefits DJs you will find it here. Case in point, the video below comes from uniquesquared.com.
Hit the photo to view it through youtube.
Make sure to visit the official Uniquesquared.com Youtube page, they have a lot of great videos and are good at explaining things quickly and clearly.
Numark NS6 video review #3.
Is the NS6 worth buying?
07/06/2011
view the video on youtube
09/14/2011
There are some serious problems in the world today and last thing we need is yet another one.
Unfortunately Serato Scratch Live has added yet another to it with release of 2.3.1. Since it is Serato
we are confident an update is on the way to once again bring stability to our lovely planet.
DDJ-S1 & DDJ-T1
09/01/2011
All in one controllers are the future, and the battle to dominate it is just getting started.
Pioneer DJ has just announced a price drop on the DDJ-S1, now $999 and the DDJ-T1, now $899.
What’s been going down and what’s coming.
08/28/2011
Native Instruments is set to release TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 on October 4th.
The unit is a bit smaller and lighter and offers a bit less than the S4; only two channels as compared to the four on the S4.
There are also a few less functions available on it so make sure to check out its comparison page. The good news, street price is said to be $599.
If you’re a Traktor user and are looking for an all in one controller for some of your less demanding gigs, this may be a unit for you. As always, don’t buy 'til you try.
Serato Itch 2.0 has been out a bit and the results have been mixed.
Some are happy, some aren’t. Tune in, a video review on how it behaves on the Numark NS6 is on the way. And speaking of it, a comparison video between
the NS6 and the Pioneer DDJ-S1 is also in the works.
Scratch your eyes out.
Serato Scratch Live is now on version 2.3. We’ll be testing out the new version and once again throwing it head to head against Traktor 2’s latest version, so
be on a lookout for that.
Mac OS Lion needs child support.
Mac OS Lion still not supported by Serato or Native Instrument’s Traktor. Other audio related software companies are beginning to show support so it shouldn’t be long before they do the same.
Apple losing its core.
In ending we speak of the end of Steve Jobs as CEO of Apple. Will apple be the same? What do you think? Our thoughts on this coming soon.
The imixmag choice for
Best DJ
in the 2011 DJ EXPO EXHIBIT ROOM
is
DJ CHOPPS
08/13/2011
You’ve seen it before, there’s a contest, and one group or person clearly is the best performer. But at the end of it all the winner is someone who clearly wasn’t deserving. Our choice of BEST EXHIBIT ROOM DJ leaves the usual politics and the bullshit out the door and only comes down to raw skill which is exactly what everyone witnessed from DJ CHOPPS.
Check out a short video clip of DJ Chopps and witness for yourself.
Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS
07/25/2011
Is Numark on steroids or what? They’ve been pumping out products as fast as you can blink an eye. What can be interesting for DJs
who still want to have the ability to work with CDs (yeah they still make those) is the MIXDECK EXPRESS. It does Midi, has a built in
audio interface, can play off USB flash drives , and comes with Virtual DJ LE in North & South America. Oh, it will support Traktor 2 which is its included
software in Europe and Asia. The street price in the United States will be $499.
Official Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS page
Traktor 2 on the Numark NS6
by Uniquesquared.com
07/09/2011
Regardless of where it comes from, if it benefits DJs you will find it here. Case in point, the video below comes from uniquesquared.com.
Hit the photo to view it through youtube.
Make sure to visit the official Uniquesquared.com Youtube page, they have a lot of great videos and are good at explaining things quickly and clearly.
Numark NS6 video review #3.
Is the NS6 worth buying?
07/06/2011
view the video on youtube
DDJ-S1 & DDJ-T1
09/01/2011
All in one controllers are the future, and the battle to dominate it is just getting started.
Pioneer DJ has just announced a price drop on the DDJ-S1, now $999 and the DDJ-T1, now $899.
What’s been going down and what’s coming.
08/28/2011
Native Instruments is set to release TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 on October 4th.
The unit is a bit smaller and lighter and offers a bit less than the S4; only two channels as compared to the four on the S4.
There are also a few less functions available on it so make sure to check out its comparison page. The good news, street price is said to be $599.
If you’re a Traktor user and are looking for an all in one controller for some of your less demanding gigs, this may be a unit for you. As always, don’t buy 'til you try.
Serato Itch 2.0 has been out a bit and the results have been mixed.
Some are happy, some aren’t. Tune in, a video review on how it behaves on the Numark NS6 is on the way. And speaking of it, a comparison video between
the NS6 and the Pioneer DDJ-S1 is also in the works.
Scratch your eyes out.
Serato Scratch Live is now on version 2.3. We’ll be testing out the new version and once again throwing it head to head against Traktor 2’s latest version, so
be on a lookout for that.
Mac OS Lion needs child support.
Mac OS Lion still not supported by Serato or Native Instrument’s Traktor. Other audio related software companies are beginning to show support so it shouldn’t be long before they do the same.
Apple losing its core.
In ending we speak of the end of Steve Jobs as CEO of Apple. Will apple be the same? What do you think? Our thoughts on this coming soon.
The imixmag choice for
Best DJ
in the 2011 DJ EXPO EXHIBIT ROOM
is
DJ CHOPPS
08/13/2011
You’ve seen it before, there’s a contest, and one group or person clearly is the best performer. But at the end of it all the winner is someone who clearly wasn’t deserving. Our choice of BEST EXHIBIT ROOM DJ leaves the usual politics and the bullshit out the door and only comes down to raw skill which is exactly what everyone witnessed from DJ CHOPPS.
Check out a short video clip of DJ Chopps and witness for yourself.
Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS
07/25/2011
Is Numark on steroids or what? They’ve been pumping out products as fast as you can blink an eye. What can be interesting for DJs
who still want to have the ability to work with CDs (yeah they still make those) is the MIXDECK EXPRESS. It does Midi, has a built in
audio interface, can play off USB flash drives , and comes with Virtual DJ LE in North & South America. Oh, it will support Traktor 2 which is its included
software in Europe and Asia. The street price in the United States will be $499.
Official Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS page
Traktor 2 on the Numark NS6
by Uniquesquared.com
07/09/2011
Regardless of where it comes from, if it benefits DJs you will find it here. Case in point, the video below comes from uniquesquared.com.
Hit the photo to view it through youtube.
Make sure to visit the official Uniquesquared.com Youtube page, they have a lot of great videos and are good at explaining things quickly and clearly.
Numark NS6 video review #3.
Is the NS6 worth buying?
07/06/2011
view the video on youtube
09/01/2011
All in one controllers are the future, and the battle to dominate it is just getting started.
Pioneer DJ has just announced a price drop on the DDJ-S1, now $999 and the DDJ-T1, now $899.
What’s been going down and what’s coming.
08/28/2011
Native Instruments is set to release TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 on October 4th.
The unit is a bit smaller and lighter and offers a bit less than the S4; only two channels as compared to the four on the S4.
There are also a few less functions available on it so make sure to check out its comparison page. The good news, street price is said to be $599.
If you’re a Traktor user and are looking for an all in one controller for some of your less demanding gigs, this may be a unit for you. As always, don’t buy 'til you try.
Serato Itch 2.0 has been out a bit and the results have been mixed.
Some are happy, some aren’t. Tune in, a video review on how it behaves on the Numark NS6 is on the way. And speaking of it, a comparison video between
the NS6 and the Pioneer DDJ-S1 is also in the works.
Scratch your eyes out.
Serato Scratch Live is now on version 2.3. We’ll be testing out the new version and once again throwing it head to head against Traktor 2’s latest version, so
be on a lookout for that.
Mac OS Lion needs child support.
Mac OS Lion still not supported by Serato or Native Instrument’s Traktor. Other audio related software companies are beginning to show support so it shouldn’t be long before they do the same.
Apple losing its core.
In ending we speak of the end of Steve Jobs as CEO of Apple. Will apple be the same? What do you think? Our thoughts on this coming soon.
The imixmag choice for
Best DJ
in the 2011 DJ EXPO EXHIBIT ROOM
is
DJ CHOPPS
08/13/2011
You’ve seen it before, there’s a contest, and one group or person clearly is the best performer. But at the end of it all the winner is someone who clearly wasn’t deserving. Our choice of BEST EXHIBIT ROOM DJ leaves the usual politics and the bullshit out the door and only comes down to raw skill which is exactly what everyone witnessed from DJ CHOPPS.
Check out a short video clip of DJ Chopps and witness for yourself.
Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS
07/25/2011
Is Numark on steroids or what? They’ve been pumping out products as fast as you can blink an eye. What can be interesting for DJs
who still want to have the ability to work with CDs (yeah they still make those) is the MIXDECK EXPRESS. It does Midi, has a built in
audio interface, can play off USB flash drives , and comes with Virtual DJ LE in North & South America. Oh, it will support Traktor 2 which is its included
software in Europe and Asia. The street price in the United States will be $499.
Official Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS page
Traktor 2 on the Numark NS6
by Uniquesquared.com
07/09/2011
Regardless of where it comes from, if it benefits DJs you will find it here. Case in point, the video below comes from uniquesquared.com.
Hit the photo to view it through youtube.
Make sure to visit the official Uniquesquared.com Youtube page, they have a lot of great videos and are good at explaining things quickly and clearly.
Numark NS6 video review #3.
Is the NS6 worth buying?
07/06/2011
view the video on youtube
What’s been going down and what’s coming.
08/28/2011
Native Instruments is set to release TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 on October 4th.
The unit is a bit smaller and lighter and offers a bit less than the S4; only two channels as compared to the four on the S4.
There are also a few less functions available on it so make sure to check out its comparison page. The good news, street price is said to be $599.
If you’re a Traktor user and are looking for an all in one controller for some of your less demanding gigs, this may be a unit for you. As always, don’t buy 'til you try.
Serato Itch 2.0 has been out a bit and the results have been mixed.
Some are happy, some aren’t. Tune in, a video review on how it behaves on the Numark NS6 is on the way. And speaking of it, a comparison video between
the NS6 and the Pioneer DDJ-S1 is also in the works.
Scratch your eyes out.
Serato Scratch Live is now on version 2.3. We’ll be testing out the new version and once again throwing it head to head against Traktor 2’s latest version, so
be on a lookout for that.
Mac OS Lion needs child support.
Mac OS Lion still not supported by Serato or Native Instrument’s Traktor. Other audio related software companies are beginning to show support so it shouldn’t be long before they do the same.
Apple losing its core.
In ending we speak of the end of Steve Jobs as CEO of Apple. Will apple be the same? What do you think? Our thoughts on this coming soon.
The imixmag choice for
Best DJ
in the 2011 DJ EXPO EXHIBIT ROOM
is
DJ CHOPPS
08/13/2011
You’ve seen it before, there’s a contest, and one group or person clearly is the best performer. But at the end of it all the winner is someone who clearly wasn’t deserving. Our choice of BEST EXHIBIT ROOM DJ leaves the usual politics and the bullshit out the door and only comes down to raw skill which is exactly what everyone witnessed from DJ CHOPPS.
Check out a short video clip of DJ Chopps and witness for yourself.
Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS
07/25/2011
Is Numark on steroids or what? They’ve been pumping out products as fast as you can blink an eye. What can be interesting for DJs
who still want to have the ability to work with CDs (yeah they still make those) is the MIXDECK EXPRESS. It does Midi, has a built in
audio interface, can play off USB flash drives , and comes with Virtual DJ LE in North & South America. Oh, it will support Traktor 2 which is its included
software in Europe and Asia. The street price in the United States will be $499.
Official Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS page
Traktor 2 on the Numark NS6
by Uniquesquared.com
07/09/2011
Regardless of where it comes from, if it benefits DJs you will find it here. Case in point, the video below comes from uniquesquared.com.
Hit the photo to view it through youtube.
Make sure to visit the official Uniquesquared.com Youtube page, they have a lot of great videos and are good at explaining things quickly and clearly.
Numark NS6 video review #3.
Is the NS6 worth buying?
07/06/2011
view the video on youtube
The unit is a bit smaller and lighter and offers a bit less than the S4; only two channels as compared to the four on the S4. There are also a few less functions available on it so make sure to check out its comparison page. The good news, street price is said to be $599. If you’re a Traktor user and are looking for an all in one controller for some of your less demanding gigs, this may be a unit for you. As always, don’t buy 'til you try.
Serato Itch 2.0 has been out a bit and the results have been mixed.
Some are happy, some aren’t. Tune in, a video review on how it behaves on the Numark NS6 is on the way. And speaking of it, a comparison video between
the NS6 and the Pioneer DDJ-S1 is also in the works.
Scratch your eyes out.
Serato Scratch Live is now on version 2.3. We’ll be testing out the new version and once again throwing it head to head against Traktor 2’s latest version, so
be on a lookout for that.
Mac OS Lion needs child support.
Mac OS Lion still not supported by Serato or Native Instrument’s Traktor. Other audio related software companies are beginning to show support so it shouldn’t be long before they do the same.
Apple losing its core.
In ending we speak of the end of Steve Jobs as CEO of Apple. Will apple be the same? What do you think? Our thoughts on this coming soon.
The imixmag choice for
Best DJ
in the 2011 DJ EXPO EXHIBIT ROOM
is
DJ CHOPPS
08/13/2011
You’ve seen it before, there’s a contest, and one group or person clearly is the best performer. But at the end of it all the winner is someone who clearly wasn’t deserving. Our choice of BEST EXHIBIT ROOM DJ leaves the usual politics and the bullshit out the door and only comes down to raw skill which is exactly what everyone witnessed from DJ CHOPPS.
Check out a short video clip of DJ Chopps and witness for yourself.
Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS
07/25/2011
Is Numark on steroids or what? They’ve been pumping out products as fast as you can blink an eye. What can be interesting for DJs
who still want to have the ability to work with CDs (yeah they still make those) is the MIXDECK EXPRESS. It does Midi, has a built in
audio interface, can play off USB flash drives , and comes with Virtual DJ LE in North & South America. Oh, it will support Traktor 2 which is its included
software in Europe and Asia. The street price in the United States will be $499.
Official Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS page
Traktor 2 on the Numark NS6
by Uniquesquared.com
07/09/2011
Regardless of where it comes from, if it benefits DJs you will find it here. Case in point, the video below comes from uniquesquared.com.
Hit the photo to view it through youtube.
Make sure to visit the official Uniquesquared.com Youtube page, they have a lot of great videos and are good at explaining things quickly and clearly.
Numark NS6 video review #3.
Is the NS6 worth buying?
07/06/2011
view the video on youtube
Serato Scratch Live is now on version 2.3. We’ll be testing out the new version and once again throwing it head to head against Traktor 2’s latest version, so be on a lookout for that.
Mac OS Lion needs child support.
Mac OS Lion still not supported by Serato or Native Instrument’s Traktor. Other audio related software companies are beginning to show support so it shouldn’t be long before they do the same.
Apple losing its core.
In ending we speak of the end of Steve Jobs as CEO of Apple. Will apple be the same? What do you think? Our thoughts on this coming soon.
The imixmag choice for
Best DJ
in the 2011 DJ EXPO EXHIBIT ROOM
is
DJ CHOPPS
08/13/2011
You’ve seen it before, there’s a contest, and one group or person clearly is the best performer. But at the end of it all the winner is someone who clearly wasn’t deserving. Our choice of BEST EXHIBIT ROOM DJ leaves the usual politics and the bullshit out the door and only comes down to raw skill which is exactly what everyone witnessed from DJ CHOPPS.
Check out a short video clip of DJ Chopps and witness for yourself.
Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS
07/25/2011
Is Numark on steroids or what? They’ve been pumping out products as fast as you can blink an eye. What can be interesting for DJs
who still want to have the ability to work with CDs (yeah they still make those) is the MIXDECK EXPRESS. It does Midi, has a built in
audio interface, can play off USB flash drives , and comes with Virtual DJ LE in North & South America. Oh, it will support Traktor 2 which is its included
software in Europe and Asia. The street price in the United States will be $499.
Official Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS page
Traktor 2 on the Numark NS6
by Uniquesquared.com
07/09/2011
Regardless of where it comes from, if it benefits DJs you will find it here. Case in point, the video below comes from uniquesquared.com.
Hit the photo to view it through youtube.
Make sure to visit the official Uniquesquared.com Youtube page, they have a lot of great videos and are good at explaining things quickly and clearly.
Numark NS6 video review #3.
Is the NS6 worth buying?
07/06/2011
view the video on youtube
In ending we speak of the end of Steve Jobs as CEO of Apple. Will apple be the same? What do you think? Our thoughts on this coming soon.
The imixmag choice for
Best DJ
in the 2011 DJ EXPO EXHIBIT ROOM
is
DJ CHOPPS
08/13/2011
You’ve seen it before, there’s a contest, and one group or person clearly is the best performer. But at the end of it all the winner is someone who clearly wasn’t deserving. Our choice of BEST EXHIBIT ROOM DJ leaves the usual politics and the bullshit out the door and only comes down to raw skill which is exactly what everyone witnessed from DJ CHOPPS.
Check out a short video clip of DJ Chopps and witness for yourself.
Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS
07/25/2011
Is Numark on steroids or what? They’ve been pumping out products as fast as you can blink an eye. What can be interesting for DJs
who still want to have the ability to work with CDs (yeah they still make those) is the MIXDECK EXPRESS. It does Midi, has a built in
audio interface, can play off USB flash drives , and comes with Virtual DJ LE in North & South America. Oh, it will support Traktor 2 which is its included
software in Europe and Asia. The street price in the United States will be $499.
Official Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS page
Traktor 2 on the Numark NS6
by Uniquesquared.com
07/09/2011
Regardless of where it comes from, if it benefits DJs you will find it here. Case in point, the video below comes from uniquesquared.com.
Hit the photo to view it through youtube.
Make sure to visit the official Uniquesquared.com Youtube page, they have a lot of great videos and are good at explaining things quickly and clearly.
Numark NS6 video review #3.
Is the NS6 worth buying?
07/06/2011
view the video on youtube
Best DJ
in the 2011 DJ EXPO EXHIBIT ROOM
is
DJ CHOPPS
08/13/2011
You’ve seen it before, there’s a contest, and one group or person clearly is the best performer. But at the end of it all the winner is someone who clearly wasn’t deserving. Our choice of BEST EXHIBIT ROOM DJ leaves the usual politics and the bullshit out the door and only comes down to raw skill which is exactly what everyone witnessed from DJ CHOPPS.
Check out a short video clip of DJ Chopps and witness for yourself.
Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS
07/25/2011
Is Numark on steroids or what? They’ve been pumping out products as fast as you can blink an eye. What can be interesting for DJs
who still want to have the ability to work with CDs (yeah they still make those) is the MIXDECK EXPRESS. It does Midi, has a built in
audio interface, can play off USB flash drives , and comes with Virtual DJ LE in North & South America. Oh, it will support Traktor 2 which is its included
software in Europe and Asia. The street price in the United States will be $499.
Official Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS page
Traktor 2 on the Numark NS6
by Uniquesquared.com
07/09/2011
Regardless of where it comes from, if it benefits DJs you will find it here. Case in point, the video below comes from uniquesquared.com.
Hit the photo to view it through youtube.
Make sure to visit the official Uniquesquared.com Youtube page, they have a lot of great videos and are good at explaining things quickly and clearly.
Numark NS6 video review #3.
Is the NS6 worth buying?
07/06/2011
view the video on youtube
Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS
07/25/2011
Is Numark on steroids or what? They’ve been pumping out products as fast as you can blink an eye. What can be interesting for DJs
who still want to have the ability to work with CDs (yeah they still make those) is the MIXDECK EXPRESS. It does Midi, has a built in
audio interface, can play off USB flash drives , and comes with Virtual DJ LE in North & South America. Oh, it will support Traktor 2 which is its included
software in Europe and Asia. The street price in the United States will be $499.
Official Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS page
Traktor 2 on the Numark NS6
by Uniquesquared.com
07/09/2011
Regardless of where it comes from, if it benefits DJs you will find it here. Case in point, the video below comes from uniquesquared.com.
Hit the photo to view it through youtube.
Make sure to visit the official Uniquesquared.com Youtube page, they have a lot of great videos and are good at explaining things quickly and clearly.
Numark NS6 video review #3.
Is the NS6 worth buying?
07/06/2011
view the video on youtube
07/25/2011
Is Numark on steroids or what? They’ve been pumping out products as fast as you can blink an eye. What can be interesting for DJs
who still want to have the ability to work with CDs (yeah they still make those) is the MIXDECK EXPRESS. It does Midi, has a built in
audio interface, can play off USB flash drives , and comes with Virtual DJ LE in North & South America. Oh, it will support Traktor 2 which is its included
software in Europe and Asia. The street price in the United States will be $499.
Official Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS page
Traktor 2 on the Numark NS6
by Uniquesquared.com
07/09/2011
Regardless of where it comes from, if it benefits DJs you will find it here. Case in point, the video below comes from uniquesquared.com.
Hit the photo to view it through youtube.
Make sure to visit the official Uniquesquared.com Youtube page, they have a lot of great videos and are good at explaining things quickly and clearly.
Numark NS6 video review #3.
Is the NS6 worth buying?
07/06/2011
view the video on youtube
Traktor 2 on the Numark NS6
by Uniquesquared.com
07/09/2011
Regardless of where it comes from, if it benefits DJs you will find it here. Case in point, the video below comes from uniquesquared.com.
Hit the photo to view it through youtube.
Make sure to visit the official Uniquesquared.com Youtube page, they have a lot of great videos and are good at explaining things quickly and clearly.
Numark NS6 video review #3.
Is the NS6 worth buying?
07/06/2011
view the video on youtube
by Uniquesquared.com
07/09/2011
Regardless of where it comes from, if it benefits DJs you will find it here. Case in point, the video below comes from uniquesquared.com.
Hit the photo to view it through youtube.
Make sure to visit the official Uniquesquared.com Youtube page, they have a lot of great videos and are good at explaining things quickly and clearly.
Numark NS6 video review #3.
Is the NS6 worth buying?
07/06/2011
view the video on youtube
Make sure to visit the official Uniquesquared.com Youtube page, they have a lot of great videos and are good at explaining things quickly and clearly.
Numark NS6 video review #3.
Is the NS6 worth buying?
07/06/2011
view the video on youtube
Numark NS6 video review #3.
Is the NS6 worth buying?
07/06/2011
view the video on youtube
Excuse me,
mind if I take a photo?
07/03/2011
As I walk around the New Jersey Garden State Plaza Mall I hear an all too familiar sound, the sound of a real live DJ.
I go to where it’s coming from, a Guess clothing store which has a few workers handing out sale flyers. I walk in, look at the setup, the DJ,
and listen to him for a short bit and immediately know I'm looking at a DJ who loves and takes pride in what he does. I walk up and say,
"I'm Angel of imixmag.com, a website for DJs. Do you mind if I take your photo?" He looks me in the face, smiles and says, “sure, why not." I take his photo, his information, and say my goodbyes to DJ Indian Fury - mission accomplished.
You see that's what imixmag.com represents, it's about the everyday DJ and the hard
work you put into doing the trade you hold so close to you heart. Yes, imixmag is all about you so
don't be surprised if you're DJing at a bar, lounge, or wherever, and a guy approaches you and says "I'm Angel from imixmag.com. Mind if I take your photo?"
Catch you at your gig - peace.
07/03/2011
DJ Indian Fury has been DJing over 13 years. He prides himself as being a DJ who can adapt to any crowd and can play it all.
He does mobile gigs in the New York tri-state area.
His gear:
Denon DN-S5000 CDJ decks, Denon HC-4500 midi controller, Denon DN-X500 mixer, Yorkville powered NX50 speakers, and Serato Sratch Live on a 15” Macbook Pro.
DJ Indian Fury’s quote on what he brings.
I love what I do and believe that I’m one of very few DJ's in the area that can adapt to any crowd, no matter the type of party. I’m also very willing to learn more about the business on a regular basis. I think it is said best that "if you are not learning every day, then you need to change your line of work.”
Want to be featured in imixmag.com?
It doesn’t matter if you DJ at a club, lounge, bar, are mobile, or at home. If you would like to be featured in imixmag.com send us your information.
Include the following in your email.
[1] A photo - DJ style photo, with equipment or DJ type pose
[2] Your DJ Name
[3] Area where you DJ (Country, City)
[4] List the equipment you use - be specific about equipment. Laptop Model, the OS, DJ Software, Mixer Model, Players, Amp, Speakers. Make sure to put brand and model number of equipment.
[5] If you want to include a linke to your website, include the website address.
[6] A short bio on the style/type of DJ you are, the music you play, and whatever else you want to share with the world
Email photos and info to imixmagdjs@gmail.com
American DJ Micro Lasers,
a side by side comparison
by DJ Brian S. Redd
06/28/2011
The American DJ Micro Lasers are absolutely amazing. At this price point it isn’t a matter of whether you will buy one, but on how many you will buy.
DJ Brian S. Redd, who is known for his great Youtube videos, gives you a side by side comparison of these three bad boys.
click to view video
You can visit Brian's Youtube homepage for more great videos.
Odyssey LSTANDM (laptop stand) video review and way to customize.
05/20/2011
View video through Youtube.
Odyssey, always on the case.
05/19/2011
Most of us are ready to complain and berate a company and its products when they don’t meet up to expectation, but most of us fail to give praise when praise is due. In this case, pardon the pun, we give a big shout out to Odyssey; yeah, the case guys.
Not too many companies follow through on their slogan. Odyssey's slogan is “Leading through innovation” and that’s exactly what they do. Because there aren’t many DJ case manufactures it would be easy for Odyssey to make lower quality products, but they don’t. Year after year they push the envelope and manufacture rugged and strong cases to protect the DJ gear we hold so close to our hearts. Not only are they rugged, they are also appealing to the eye.
You see Odyssey gets it, they understand how DJs need strong cases that are appealing. They offer them in various lines and colors; something for everyone. And let’s not forget their Laptop stands. The LstandM line with its various colors just adds that extra personal touch to your DJ setup.
We could go on forever about all their different quality products but that would just be plain silly. We just wanted to give big props to Odyssey for doing the right thing by DJs.
Make sure to visit the Odyssey website, they offer a lot more than just cases and are constantly adding new product styles to enhance the look of your setup.
Official Odyssey website
Midi mapping Traktor Kontrol X1 with Serato Scratch Live.
05/13/2011
Watch the video through Youtube
The life of a Superstar DJ.
Trailer for upcoming show.
05/04/2011
Want to see the life of a Superstar DJ?
Check out the video.
Serato Scratch Live
vs
Native Instruments
Traktor Scratch Pro 2.
The final verdict.
04/21/2011
Visit our Scratch Live Versus Native Instruments Traktor 2 page.
Is Youtube the new battleground for DJs?
video of DJ CERLA ON THE NUMARK NS7
04/18/2011
More and more DJs are showing off their skills on their Youtube videos. This seems to be a trend which is gaining momentum
and why not. Why go from club to club to get famous when you can go worldwide on Youtube and get famous overnight.
What are you waiting for? If you got the skills show them to the world.
View his video through Youtube.
Oh, check out the rest of his videos, DJ CERLA got skills.
Rane goes backwards?
SL2 for Serato Scratch Live.
Be Smart, Sell your SL1 & get the SL2.
04/07/2011
They went from the SL1 to the SL3, but now they take a step back and release the SL2. So does it offer anything new? Not really,
just a smaller compact size, without the auxilary in and out, but with a smaller price tag, $499.
So let’s get this straight, while Native Instruments is taking leaps forward with its Traktor 2, Rane is releasing products which keeps things as they are, quite interesting.
What Rane should do is offer a trade in value to all the poor saps that purchased the SL1 within the last eighteen months or so. That would be cool, if your SL1 has serial numbers blank through blank, you can go to the following retail locations with your SL1 and trade up for only $249. Since the SL1 uses the almost useless USB 1.1, it would kind of be the right thing to do, don’t you think.
However if you have a RANE SL1 unit do yourself a favor and sell it on ebay while you can get something for it. For $499 the SL2 is
an excellent entry into the stable world of Serato Scratch Live.
Here’s a link to the official Rane SL2 page.
You’ve got to check this out.
Inspiring piano rendition to “Live Your Life”
by Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys
01/28/2011
The beauty of music, and those that create it, is its ability to constantly evolve. Case in point, “Live Your Life” feat Shawnee
Taylor by Erick Morillo and Eddie Thoneick, it’s incredible on its own, but the beauty of that song inspired Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys to
throw down with his own freestyle. In our opinion it makes “Live Your Life” even more inspirational. Hit the image below to check it out through Youtube.
mind if I take a photo?
07/03/2011
As I walk around the New Jersey Garden State Plaza Mall I hear an all too familiar sound, the sound of a real live DJ.
I go to where it’s coming from, a Guess clothing store which has a few workers handing out sale flyers. I walk in, look at the setup, the DJ,
and listen to him for a short bit and immediately know I'm looking at a DJ who loves and takes pride in what he does. I walk up and say,
"I'm Angel of imixmag.com, a website for DJs. Do you mind if I take your photo?" He looks me in the face, smiles and says, “sure, why not." I take his photo, his information, and say my goodbyes to DJ Indian Fury - mission accomplished.
You see that's what imixmag.com represents, it's about the everyday DJ and the hard
work you put into doing the trade you hold so close to you heart. Yes, imixmag is all about you so
don't be surprised if you're DJing at a bar, lounge, or wherever, and a guy approaches you and says "I'm Angel from imixmag.com. Mind if I take your photo?"
Catch you at your gig - peace.
07/03/2011
DJ Indian Fury has been DJing over 13 years. He prides himself as being a DJ who can adapt to any crowd and can play it all.
He does mobile gigs in the New York tri-state area.
His gear:
Denon DN-S5000 CDJ decks, Denon HC-4500 midi controller, Denon DN-X500 mixer, Yorkville powered NX50 speakers, and Serato Sratch Live on a 15” Macbook Pro.
DJ Indian Fury’s quote on what he brings.
I love what I do and believe that I’m one of very few DJ's in the area that can adapt to any crowd, no matter the type of party. I’m also very willing to learn more about the business on a regular basis. I think it is said best that "if you are not learning every day, then you need to change your line of work.”
Want to be featured in imixmag.com?
It doesn’t matter if you DJ at a club, lounge, bar, are mobile, or at home. If you would like to be featured in imixmag.com send us your information.
Include the following in your email.
[1] A photo - DJ style photo, with equipment or DJ type pose
[2] Your DJ Name
[3] Area where you DJ (Country, City)
[4] List the equipment you use - be specific about equipment. Laptop Model, the OS, DJ Software, Mixer Model, Players, Amp, Speakers. Make sure to put brand and model number of equipment.
[5] If you want to include a linke to your website, include the website address.
[6] A short bio on the style/type of DJ you are, the music you play, and whatever else you want to share with the world
Email photos and info to imixmagdjs@gmail.com
American DJ Micro Lasers,
a side by side comparison
by DJ Brian S. Redd
06/28/2011
The American DJ Micro Lasers are absolutely amazing. At this price point it isn’t a matter of whether you will buy one, but on how many you will buy.
DJ Brian S. Redd, who is known for his great Youtube videos, gives you a side by side comparison of these three bad boys.
click to view video
You can visit Brian's Youtube homepage for more great videos.
Odyssey LSTANDM (laptop stand) video review and way to customize.
05/20/2011
View video through Youtube.
Odyssey, always on the case.
05/19/2011
Most of us are ready to complain and berate a company and its products when they don’t meet up to expectation, but most of us fail to give praise when praise is due. In this case, pardon the pun, we give a big shout out to Odyssey; yeah, the case guys.
Not too many companies follow through on their slogan. Odyssey's slogan is “Leading through innovation” and that’s exactly what they do. Because there aren’t many DJ case manufactures it would be easy for Odyssey to make lower quality products, but they don’t. Year after year they push the envelope and manufacture rugged and strong cases to protect the DJ gear we hold so close to our hearts. Not only are they rugged, they are also appealing to the eye.
You see Odyssey gets it, they understand how DJs need strong cases that are appealing. They offer them in various lines and colors; something for everyone. And let’s not forget their Laptop stands. The LstandM line with its various colors just adds that extra personal touch to your DJ setup.
We could go on forever about all their different quality products but that would just be plain silly. We just wanted to give big props to Odyssey for doing the right thing by DJs.
Make sure to visit the Odyssey website, they offer a lot more than just cases and are constantly adding new product styles to enhance the look of your setup.
Official Odyssey website
Midi mapping Traktor Kontrol X1 with Serato Scratch Live.
05/13/2011
Watch the video through Youtube
The life of a Superstar DJ.
Trailer for upcoming show.
05/04/2011
Want to see the life of a Superstar DJ?
Check out the video.
Serato Scratch Live
vs
Native Instruments
Traktor Scratch Pro 2.
The final verdict.
04/21/2011
Visit our Scratch Live Versus Native Instruments Traktor 2 page.
Is Youtube the new battleground for DJs?
video of DJ CERLA ON THE NUMARK NS7
04/18/2011
More and more DJs are showing off their skills on their Youtube videos. This seems to be a trend which is gaining momentum
and why not. Why go from club to club to get famous when you can go worldwide on Youtube and get famous overnight.
What are you waiting for? If you got the skills show them to the world.
View his video through Youtube.
Oh, check out the rest of his videos, DJ CERLA got skills.
Rane goes backwards?
SL2 for Serato Scratch Live.
Be Smart, Sell your SL1 & get the SL2.
04/07/2011
They went from the SL1 to the SL3, but now they take a step back and release the SL2. So does it offer anything new? Not really,
just a smaller compact size, without the auxilary in and out, but with a smaller price tag, $499.
So let’s get this straight, while Native Instruments is taking leaps forward with its Traktor 2, Rane is releasing products which keeps things as they are, quite interesting.
What Rane should do is offer a trade in value to all the poor saps that purchased the SL1 within the last eighteen months or so. That would be cool, if your SL1 has serial numbers blank through blank, you can go to the following retail locations with your SL1 and trade up for only $249. Since the SL1 uses the almost useless USB 1.1, it would kind of be the right thing to do, don’t you think.
However if you have a RANE SL1 unit do yourself a favor and sell it on ebay while you can get something for it. For $499 the SL2 is
an excellent entry into the stable world of Serato Scratch Live.
Here’s a link to the official Rane SL2 page.
You’ve got to check this out.
Inspiring piano rendition to “Live Your Life”
by Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys
01/28/2011
The beauty of music, and those that create it, is its ability to constantly evolve. Case in point, “Live Your Life” feat Shawnee
Taylor by Erick Morillo and Eddie Thoneick, it’s incredible on its own, but the beauty of that song inspired Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys to
throw down with his own freestyle. In our opinion it makes “Live Your Life” even more inspirational. Hit the image below to check it out through Youtube.
Catch you at your gig - peace.
07/03/2011
DJ Indian Fury has been DJing over 13 years. He prides himself as being a DJ who can adapt to any crowd and can play it all.
He does mobile gigs in the New York tri-state area.
His gear:
Denon DN-S5000 CDJ decks, Denon HC-4500 midi controller, Denon DN-X500 mixer, Yorkville powered NX50 speakers, and Serato Sratch Live on a 15” Macbook Pro.
DJ Indian Fury’s quote on what he brings.
I love what I do and believe that I’m one of very few DJ's in the area that can adapt to any crowd, no matter the type of party. I’m also very willing to learn more about the business on a regular basis. I think it is said best that "if you are not learning every day, then you need to change your line of work.”
Want to be featured in imixmag.com?
It doesn’t matter if you DJ at a club, lounge, bar, are mobile, or at home. If you would like to be featured in imixmag.com send us your information.
Include the following in your email.
[1] A photo - DJ style photo, with equipment or DJ type pose
[2] Your DJ Name
[3] Area where you DJ (Country, City)
[4] List the equipment you use - be specific about equipment. Laptop Model, the OS, DJ Software, Mixer Model, Players, Amp, Speakers. Make sure to put brand and model number of equipment.
[5] If you want to include a linke to your website, include the website address.
[6] A short bio on the style/type of DJ you are, the music you play, and whatever else you want to share with the world
Email photos and info to imixmagdjs@gmail.com
American DJ Micro Lasers,
a side by side comparison
by DJ Brian S. Redd
06/28/2011
The American DJ Micro Lasers are absolutely amazing. At this price point it isn’t a matter of whether you will buy one, but on how many you will buy.
DJ Brian S. Redd, who is known for his great Youtube videos, gives you a side by side comparison of these three bad boys.
click to view video
You can visit Brian's Youtube homepage for more great videos.
Odyssey LSTANDM (laptop stand) video review and way to customize.
05/20/2011
View video through Youtube.
Odyssey, always on the case.
05/19/2011
Most of us are ready to complain and berate a company and its products when they don’t meet up to expectation, but most of us fail to give praise when praise is due. In this case, pardon the pun, we give a big shout out to Odyssey; yeah, the case guys.
Not too many companies follow through on their slogan. Odyssey's slogan is “Leading through innovation” and that’s exactly what they do. Because there aren’t many DJ case manufactures it would be easy for Odyssey to make lower quality products, but they don’t. Year after year they push the envelope and manufacture rugged and strong cases to protect the DJ gear we hold so close to our hearts. Not only are they rugged, they are also appealing to the eye.
You see Odyssey gets it, they understand how DJs need strong cases that are appealing. They offer them in various lines and colors; something for everyone. And let’s not forget their Laptop stands. The LstandM line with its various colors just adds that extra personal touch to your DJ setup.
We could go on forever about all their different quality products but that would just be plain silly. We just wanted to give big props to Odyssey for doing the right thing by DJs.
Make sure to visit the Odyssey website, they offer a lot more than just cases and are constantly adding new product styles to enhance the look of your setup.
Official Odyssey website
Midi mapping Traktor Kontrol X1 with Serato Scratch Live.
05/13/2011
Watch the video through Youtube
The life of a Superstar DJ.
Trailer for upcoming show.
05/04/2011
Want to see the life of a Superstar DJ?
Check out the video.
Serato Scratch Live
vs
Native Instruments
Traktor Scratch Pro 2.
The final verdict.
04/21/2011
Visit our Scratch Live Versus Native Instruments Traktor 2 page.
Is Youtube the new battleground for DJs?
video of DJ CERLA ON THE NUMARK NS7
04/18/2011
More and more DJs are showing off their skills on their Youtube videos. This seems to be a trend which is gaining momentum
and why not. Why go from club to club to get famous when you can go worldwide on Youtube and get famous overnight.
What are you waiting for? If you got the skills show them to the world.
View his video through Youtube.
Oh, check out the rest of his videos, DJ CERLA got skills.
Rane goes backwards?
SL2 for Serato Scratch Live.
Be Smart, Sell your SL1 & get the SL2.
04/07/2011
They went from the SL1 to the SL3, but now they take a step back and release the SL2. So does it offer anything new? Not really,
just a smaller compact size, without the auxilary in and out, but with a smaller price tag, $499.
So let’s get this straight, while Native Instruments is taking leaps forward with its Traktor 2, Rane is releasing products which keeps things as they are, quite interesting.
What Rane should do is offer a trade in value to all the poor saps that purchased the SL1 within the last eighteen months or so. That would be cool, if your SL1 has serial numbers blank through blank, you can go to the following retail locations with your SL1 and trade up for only $249. Since the SL1 uses the almost useless USB 1.1, it would kind of be the right thing to do, don’t you think.
However if you have a RANE SL1 unit do yourself a favor and sell it on ebay while you can get something for it. For $499 the SL2 is
an excellent entry into the stable world of Serato Scratch Live.
Here’s a link to the official Rane SL2 page.
You’ve got to check this out.
Inspiring piano rendition to “Live Your Life”
by Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys
01/28/2011
The beauty of music, and those that create it, is its ability to constantly evolve. Case in point, “Live Your Life” feat Shawnee
Taylor by Erick Morillo and Eddie Thoneick, it’s incredible on its own, but the beauty of that song inspired Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys to
throw down with his own freestyle. In our opinion it makes “Live Your Life” even more inspirational. Hit the image below to check it out through Youtube.
07/03/2011
DJ Indian Fury has been DJing over 13 years. He prides himself as being a DJ who can adapt to any crowd and can play it all.
He does mobile gigs in the New York tri-state area.
His gear:
Denon DN-S5000 CDJ decks, Denon HC-4500 midi controller, Denon DN-X500 mixer, Yorkville powered NX50 speakers, and Serato Sratch Live on a 15” Macbook Pro.
DJ Indian Fury’s quote on what he brings.
I love what I do and believe that I’m one of very few DJ's in the area that can adapt to any crowd, no matter the type of party. I’m also very willing to learn more about the business on a regular basis. I think it is said best that "if you are not learning every day, then you need to change your line of work.”
Want to be featured in imixmag.com?
It doesn’t matter if you DJ at a club, lounge, bar, are mobile, or at home. If you would like to be featured in imixmag.com send us your information.
Include the following in your email.
[1] A photo - DJ style photo, with equipment or DJ type pose
[2] Your DJ Name
[3] Area where you DJ (Country, City)
[4] List the equipment you use - be specific about equipment. Laptop Model, the OS, DJ Software, Mixer Model, Players, Amp, Speakers. Make sure to put brand and model number of equipment.
[5] If you want to include a linke to your website, include the website address.
[6] A short bio on the style/type of DJ you are, the music you play, and whatever else you want to share with the world
Email photos and info to imixmagdjs@gmail.com
American DJ Micro Lasers,
a side by side comparison
by DJ Brian S. Redd
06/28/2011
The American DJ Micro Lasers are absolutely amazing. At this price point it isn’t a matter of whether you will buy one, but on how many you will buy.
DJ Brian S. Redd, who is known for his great Youtube videos, gives you a side by side comparison of these three bad boys.
click to view video
You can visit Brian's Youtube homepage for more great videos.
Odyssey LSTANDM (laptop stand) video review and way to customize.
05/20/2011
View video through Youtube.
Odyssey, always on the case.
05/19/2011
Most of us are ready to complain and berate a company and its products when they don’t meet up to expectation, but most of us fail to give praise when praise is due. In this case, pardon the pun, we give a big shout out to Odyssey; yeah, the case guys.
Not too many companies follow through on their slogan. Odyssey's slogan is “Leading through innovation” and that’s exactly what they do. Because there aren’t many DJ case manufactures it would be easy for Odyssey to make lower quality products, but they don’t. Year after year they push the envelope and manufacture rugged and strong cases to protect the DJ gear we hold so close to our hearts. Not only are they rugged, they are also appealing to the eye.
You see Odyssey gets it, they understand how DJs need strong cases that are appealing. They offer them in various lines and colors; something for everyone. And let’s not forget their Laptop stands. The LstandM line with its various colors just adds that extra personal touch to your DJ setup.
We could go on forever about all their different quality products but that would just be plain silly. We just wanted to give big props to Odyssey for doing the right thing by DJs.
Make sure to visit the Odyssey website, they offer a lot more than just cases and are constantly adding new product styles to enhance the look of your setup.
Official Odyssey website
Midi mapping Traktor Kontrol X1 with Serato Scratch Live.
05/13/2011
Watch the video through Youtube
The life of a Superstar DJ.
Trailer for upcoming show.
05/04/2011
Want to see the life of a Superstar DJ?
Check out the video.
Serato Scratch Live
vs
Native Instruments
Traktor Scratch Pro 2.
The final verdict.
04/21/2011
Visit our Scratch Live Versus Native Instruments Traktor 2 page.
Is Youtube the new battleground for DJs?
video of DJ CERLA ON THE NUMARK NS7
04/18/2011
More and more DJs are showing off their skills on their Youtube videos. This seems to be a trend which is gaining momentum
and why not. Why go from club to club to get famous when you can go worldwide on Youtube and get famous overnight.
What are you waiting for? If you got the skills show them to the world.
View his video through Youtube.
Oh, check out the rest of his videos, DJ CERLA got skills.
Rane goes backwards?
SL2 for Serato Scratch Live.
Be Smart, Sell your SL1 & get the SL2.
04/07/2011
They went from the SL1 to the SL3, but now they take a step back and release the SL2. So does it offer anything new? Not really,
just a smaller compact size, without the auxilary in and out, but with a smaller price tag, $499.
So let’s get this straight, while Native Instruments is taking leaps forward with its Traktor 2, Rane is releasing products which keeps things as they are, quite interesting.
What Rane should do is offer a trade in value to all the poor saps that purchased the SL1 within the last eighteen months or so. That would be cool, if your SL1 has serial numbers blank through blank, you can go to the following retail locations with your SL1 and trade up for only $249. Since the SL1 uses the almost useless USB 1.1, it would kind of be the right thing to do, don’t you think.
However if you have a RANE SL1 unit do yourself a favor and sell it on ebay while you can get something for it. For $499 the SL2 is
an excellent entry into the stable world of Serato Scratch Live.
Here’s a link to the official Rane SL2 page.
You’ve got to check this out.
Inspiring piano rendition to “Live Your Life”
by Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys
01/28/2011
The beauty of music, and those that create it, is its ability to constantly evolve. Case in point, “Live Your Life” feat Shawnee
Taylor by Erick Morillo and Eddie Thoneick, it’s incredible on its own, but the beauty of that song inspired Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys to
throw down with his own freestyle. In our opinion it makes “Live Your Life” even more inspirational. Hit the image below to check it out through Youtube.
Denon DN-S5000 CDJ decks, Denon HC-4500 midi controller, Denon DN-X500 mixer, Yorkville powered NX50 speakers, and Serato Sratch Live on a 15” Macbook Pro.
DJ Indian Fury’s quote on what he brings.
I love what I do and believe that I’m one of very few DJ's in the area that can adapt to any crowd, no matter the type of party. I’m also very willing to learn more about the business on a regular basis. I think it is said best that "if you are not learning every day, then you need to change your line of work.”
Want to be featured in imixmag.com?
It doesn’t matter if you DJ at a club, lounge, bar, are mobile, or at home. If you would like to be featured in imixmag.com send us your information.
Include the following in your email.
[1] A photo - DJ style photo, with equipment or DJ type pose
[2] Your DJ Name
[3] Area where you DJ (Country, City)
[4] List the equipment you use - be specific about equipment. Laptop Model, the OS, DJ Software, Mixer Model, Players, Amp, Speakers. Make sure to put brand and model number of equipment.
[5] If you want to include a linke to your website, include the website address.
[6] A short bio on the style/type of DJ you are, the music you play, and whatever else you want to share with the world
Email photos and info to imixmagdjs@gmail.com
American DJ Micro Lasers,
a side by side comparison
by DJ Brian S. Redd
06/28/2011
The American DJ Micro Lasers are absolutely amazing. At this price point it isn’t a matter of whether you will buy one, but on how many you will buy.
DJ Brian S. Redd, who is known for his great Youtube videos, gives you a side by side comparison of these three bad boys.
click to view video
You can visit Brian's Youtube homepage for more great videos.
Odyssey LSTANDM (laptop stand) video review and way to customize.
05/20/2011
View video through Youtube.
Odyssey, always on the case.
05/19/2011
Most of us are ready to complain and berate a company and its products when they don’t meet up to expectation, but most of us fail to give praise when praise is due. In this case, pardon the pun, we give a big shout out to Odyssey; yeah, the case guys.
Not too many companies follow through on their slogan. Odyssey's slogan is “Leading through innovation” and that’s exactly what they do. Because there aren’t many DJ case manufactures it would be easy for Odyssey to make lower quality products, but they don’t. Year after year they push the envelope and manufacture rugged and strong cases to protect the DJ gear we hold so close to our hearts. Not only are they rugged, they are also appealing to the eye.
You see Odyssey gets it, they understand how DJs need strong cases that are appealing. They offer them in various lines and colors; something for everyone. And let’s not forget their Laptop stands. The LstandM line with its various colors just adds that extra personal touch to your DJ setup.
We could go on forever about all their different quality products but that would just be plain silly. We just wanted to give big props to Odyssey for doing the right thing by DJs.
Make sure to visit the Odyssey website, they offer a lot more than just cases and are constantly adding new product styles to enhance the look of your setup.
Official Odyssey website
Midi mapping Traktor Kontrol X1 with Serato Scratch Live.
05/13/2011
Watch the video through Youtube
The life of a Superstar DJ.
Trailer for upcoming show.
05/04/2011
Want to see the life of a Superstar DJ?
Check out the video.
Serato Scratch Live
vs
Native Instruments
Traktor Scratch Pro 2.
The final verdict.
04/21/2011
Visit our Scratch Live Versus Native Instruments Traktor 2 page.
Is Youtube the new battleground for DJs?
video of DJ CERLA ON THE NUMARK NS7
04/18/2011
More and more DJs are showing off their skills on their Youtube videos. This seems to be a trend which is gaining momentum
and why not. Why go from club to club to get famous when you can go worldwide on Youtube and get famous overnight.
What are you waiting for? If you got the skills show them to the world.
View his video through Youtube.
Oh, check out the rest of his videos, DJ CERLA got skills.
Rane goes backwards?
SL2 for Serato Scratch Live.
Be Smart, Sell your SL1 & get the SL2.
04/07/2011
They went from the SL1 to the SL3, but now they take a step back and release the SL2. So does it offer anything new? Not really,
just a smaller compact size, without the auxilary in and out, but with a smaller price tag, $499.
So let’s get this straight, while Native Instruments is taking leaps forward with its Traktor 2, Rane is releasing products which keeps things as they are, quite interesting.
What Rane should do is offer a trade in value to all the poor saps that purchased the SL1 within the last eighteen months or so. That would be cool, if your SL1 has serial numbers blank through blank, you can go to the following retail locations with your SL1 and trade up for only $249. Since the SL1 uses the almost useless USB 1.1, it would kind of be the right thing to do, don’t you think.
However if you have a RANE SL1 unit do yourself a favor and sell it on ebay while you can get something for it. For $499 the SL2 is
an excellent entry into the stable world of Serato Scratch Live.
Here’s a link to the official Rane SL2 page.
You’ve got to check this out.
Inspiring piano rendition to “Live Your Life”
by Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys
01/28/2011
The beauty of music, and those that create it, is its ability to constantly evolve. Case in point, “Live Your Life” feat Shawnee
Taylor by Erick Morillo and Eddie Thoneick, it’s incredible on its own, but the beauty of that song inspired Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys to
throw down with his own freestyle. In our opinion it makes “Live Your Life” even more inspirational. Hit the image below to check it out through Youtube.
It doesn’t matter if you DJ at a club, lounge, bar, are mobile, or at home. If you would like to be featured in imixmag.com send us your information.
Include the following in your email.
[1] A photo - DJ style photo, with equipment or DJ type pose
[2] Your DJ Name
[3] Area where you DJ (Country, City)
[4] List the equipment you use - be specific about equipment. Laptop Model, the OS, DJ Software, Mixer Model, Players, Amp, Speakers. Make sure to put brand and model number of equipment.
[5] If you want to include a linke to your website, include the website address.
[6] A short bio on the style/type of DJ you are, the music you play, and whatever else you want to share with the world
Email photos and info to imixmagdjs@gmail.com
American DJ Micro Lasers,
a side by side comparison
by DJ Brian S. Redd
06/28/2011
The American DJ Micro Lasers are absolutely amazing. At this price point it isn’t a matter of whether you will buy one, but on how many you will buy.
DJ Brian S. Redd, who is known for his great Youtube videos, gives you a side by side comparison of these three bad boys.
click to view video
You can visit Brian's Youtube homepage for more great videos.
Odyssey LSTANDM (laptop stand) video review and way to customize.
05/20/2011
View video through Youtube.
Odyssey, always on the case.
05/19/2011
Most of us are ready to complain and berate a company and its products when they don’t meet up to expectation, but most of us fail to give praise when praise is due. In this case, pardon the pun, we give a big shout out to Odyssey; yeah, the case guys.
Not too many companies follow through on their slogan. Odyssey's slogan is “Leading through innovation” and that’s exactly what they do. Because there aren’t many DJ case manufactures it would be easy for Odyssey to make lower quality products, but they don’t. Year after year they push the envelope and manufacture rugged and strong cases to protect the DJ gear we hold so close to our hearts. Not only are they rugged, they are also appealing to the eye.
You see Odyssey gets it, they understand how DJs need strong cases that are appealing. They offer them in various lines and colors; something for everyone. And let’s not forget their Laptop stands. The LstandM line with its various colors just adds that extra personal touch to your DJ setup.
We could go on forever about all their different quality products but that would just be plain silly. We just wanted to give big props to Odyssey for doing the right thing by DJs.
Make sure to visit the Odyssey website, they offer a lot more than just cases and are constantly adding new product styles to enhance the look of your setup.
Official Odyssey website
Midi mapping Traktor Kontrol X1 with Serato Scratch Live.
05/13/2011
Watch the video through Youtube
The life of a Superstar DJ.
Trailer for upcoming show.
05/04/2011
Want to see the life of a Superstar DJ?
Check out the video.
Serato Scratch Live
vs
Native Instruments
Traktor Scratch Pro 2.
The final verdict.
04/21/2011
Visit our Scratch Live Versus Native Instruments Traktor 2 page.
Is Youtube the new battleground for DJs?
video of DJ CERLA ON THE NUMARK NS7
04/18/2011
More and more DJs are showing off their skills on their Youtube videos. This seems to be a trend which is gaining momentum
and why not. Why go from club to club to get famous when you can go worldwide on Youtube and get famous overnight.
What are you waiting for? If you got the skills show them to the world.
View his video through Youtube.
Oh, check out the rest of his videos, DJ CERLA got skills.
Rane goes backwards?
SL2 for Serato Scratch Live.
Be Smart, Sell your SL1 & get the SL2.
04/07/2011
They went from the SL1 to the SL3, but now they take a step back and release the SL2. So does it offer anything new? Not really,
just a smaller compact size, without the auxilary in and out, but with a smaller price tag, $499.
So let’s get this straight, while Native Instruments is taking leaps forward with its Traktor 2, Rane is releasing products which keeps things as they are, quite interesting.
What Rane should do is offer a trade in value to all the poor saps that purchased the SL1 within the last eighteen months or so. That would be cool, if your SL1 has serial numbers blank through blank, you can go to the following retail locations with your SL1 and trade up for only $249. Since the SL1 uses the almost useless USB 1.1, it would kind of be the right thing to do, don’t you think.
However if you have a RANE SL1 unit do yourself a favor and sell it on ebay while you can get something for it. For $499 the SL2 is
an excellent entry into the stable world of Serato Scratch Live.
Here’s a link to the official Rane SL2 page.
You’ve got to check this out.
Inspiring piano rendition to “Live Your Life”
by Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys
01/28/2011
The beauty of music, and those that create it, is its ability to constantly evolve. Case in point, “Live Your Life” feat Shawnee
Taylor by Erick Morillo and Eddie Thoneick, it’s incredible on its own, but the beauty of that song inspired Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys to
throw down with his own freestyle. In our opinion it makes “Live Your Life” even more inspirational. Hit the image below to check it out through Youtube.
[1] A photo - DJ style photo, with equipment or DJ type pose
[2] Your DJ Name
[3] Area where you DJ (Country, City)
[4] List the equipment you use - be specific about equipment. Laptop Model, the OS, DJ Software, Mixer Model, Players, Amp, Speakers. Make sure to put brand and model number of equipment.
[5] If you want to include a linke to your website, include the website address.
[6] A short bio on the style/type of DJ you are, the music you play, and whatever else you want to share with the world
Email photos and info to imixmagdjs@gmail.com
American DJ Micro Lasers,
a side by side comparison
by DJ Brian S. Redd
06/28/2011
The American DJ Micro Lasers are absolutely amazing. At this price point it isn’t a matter of whether you will buy one, but on how many you will buy.
DJ Brian S. Redd, who is known for his great Youtube videos, gives you a side by side comparison of these three bad boys.
click to view video
You can visit Brian's Youtube homepage for more great videos.
Odyssey LSTANDM (laptop stand) video review and way to customize.
05/20/2011
View video through Youtube.
Odyssey, always on the case.
05/19/2011
Most of us are ready to complain and berate a company and its products when they don’t meet up to expectation, but most of us fail to give praise when praise is due. In this case, pardon the pun, we give a big shout out to Odyssey; yeah, the case guys.
Not too many companies follow through on their slogan. Odyssey's slogan is “Leading through innovation” and that’s exactly what they do. Because there aren’t many DJ case manufactures it would be easy for Odyssey to make lower quality products, but they don’t. Year after year they push the envelope and manufacture rugged and strong cases to protect the DJ gear we hold so close to our hearts. Not only are they rugged, they are also appealing to the eye.
You see Odyssey gets it, they understand how DJs need strong cases that are appealing. They offer them in various lines and colors; something for everyone. And let’s not forget their Laptop stands. The LstandM line with its various colors just adds that extra personal touch to your DJ setup.
We could go on forever about all their different quality products but that would just be plain silly. We just wanted to give big props to Odyssey for doing the right thing by DJs.
Make sure to visit the Odyssey website, they offer a lot more than just cases and are constantly adding new product styles to enhance the look of your setup.
Official Odyssey website
Midi mapping Traktor Kontrol X1 with Serato Scratch Live.
05/13/2011
Watch the video through Youtube
The life of a Superstar DJ.
Trailer for upcoming show.
05/04/2011
Want to see the life of a Superstar DJ?
Check out the video.
Serato Scratch Live
vs
Native Instruments
Traktor Scratch Pro 2.
The final verdict.
04/21/2011
Visit our Scratch Live Versus Native Instruments Traktor 2 page.
Is Youtube the new battleground for DJs?
video of DJ CERLA ON THE NUMARK NS7
04/18/2011
More and more DJs are showing off their skills on their Youtube videos. This seems to be a trend which is gaining momentum
and why not. Why go from club to club to get famous when you can go worldwide on Youtube and get famous overnight.
What are you waiting for? If you got the skills show them to the world.
View his video through Youtube.
Oh, check out the rest of his videos, DJ CERLA got skills.
Rane goes backwards?
SL2 for Serato Scratch Live.
Be Smart, Sell your SL1 & get the SL2.
04/07/2011
They went from the SL1 to the SL3, but now they take a step back and release the SL2. So does it offer anything new? Not really,
just a smaller compact size, without the auxilary in and out, but with a smaller price tag, $499.
So let’s get this straight, while Native Instruments is taking leaps forward with its Traktor 2, Rane is releasing products which keeps things as they are, quite interesting.
What Rane should do is offer a trade in value to all the poor saps that purchased the SL1 within the last eighteen months or so. That would be cool, if your SL1 has serial numbers blank through blank, you can go to the following retail locations with your SL1 and trade up for only $249. Since the SL1 uses the almost useless USB 1.1, it would kind of be the right thing to do, don’t you think.
However if you have a RANE SL1 unit do yourself a favor and sell it on ebay while you can get something for it. For $499 the SL2 is
an excellent entry into the stable world of Serato Scratch Live.
Here’s a link to the official Rane SL2 page.
You’ve got to check this out.
Inspiring piano rendition to “Live Your Life”
by Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys
01/28/2011
The beauty of music, and those that create it, is its ability to constantly evolve. Case in point, “Live Your Life” feat Shawnee
Taylor by Erick Morillo and Eddie Thoneick, it’s incredible on its own, but the beauty of that song inspired Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys to
throw down with his own freestyle. In our opinion it makes “Live Your Life” even more inspirational. Hit the image below to check it out through Youtube.
American DJ Micro Lasers,
a side by side comparison
by DJ Brian S. Redd
06/28/2011
The American DJ Micro Lasers are absolutely amazing. At this price point it isn’t a matter of whether you will buy one, but on how many you will buy.
DJ Brian S. Redd, who is known for his great Youtube videos, gives you a side by side comparison of these three bad boys.
click to view video
You can visit Brian's Youtube homepage for more great videos.
Odyssey LSTANDM (laptop stand) video review and way to customize.
05/20/2011
View video through Youtube.
Odyssey, always on the case.
05/19/2011
Most of us are ready to complain and berate a company and its products when they don’t meet up to expectation, but most of us fail to give praise when praise is due. In this case, pardon the pun, we give a big shout out to Odyssey; yeah, the case guys.
Not too many companies follow through on their slogan. Odyssey's slogan is “Leading through innovation” and that’s exactly what they do. Because there aren’t many DJ case manufactures it would be easy for Odyssey to make lower quality products, but they don’t. Year after year they push the envelope and manufacture rugged and strong cases to protect the DJ gear we hold so close to our hearts. Not only are they rugged, they are also appealing to the eye.
You see Odyssey gets it, they understand how DJs need strong cases that are appealing. They offer them in various lines and colors; something for everyone. And let’s not forget their Laptop stands. The LstandM line with its various colors just adds that extra personal touch to your DJ setup.
We could go on forever about all their different quality products but that would just be plain silly. We just wanted to give big props to Odyssey for doing the right thing by DJs.
Make sure to visit the Odyssey website, they offer a lot more than just cases and are constantly adding new product styles to enhance the look of your setup.
Official Odyssey website
Midi mapping Traktor Kontrol X1 with Serato Scratch Live.
05/13/2011
Watch the video through Youtube
The life of a Superstar DJ.
Trailer for upcoming show.
05/04/2011
Want to see the life of a Superstar DJ?
Check out the video.
Serato Scratch Live
vs
Native Instruments
Traktor Scratch Pro 2.
The final verdict.
04/21/2011
Visit our Scratch Live Versus Native Instruments Traktor 2 page.
Is Youtube the new battleground for DJs?
video of DJ CERLA ON THE NUMARK NS7
04/18/2011
More and more DJs are showing off their skills on their Youtube videos. This seems to be a trend which is gaining momentum
and why not. Why go from club to club to get famous when you can go worldwide on Youtube and get famous overnight.
What are you waiting for? If you got the skills show them to the world.
View his video through Youtube.
Oh, check out the rest of his videos, DJ CERLA got skills.
Rane goes backwards?
SL2 for Serato Scratch Live.
Be Smart, Sell your SL1 & get the SL2.
04/07/2011
They went from the SL1 to the SL3, but now they take a step back and release the SL2. So does it offer anything new? Not really,
just a smaller compact size, without the auxilary in and out, but with a smaller price tag, $499.
So let’s get this straight, while Native Instruments is taking leaps forward with its Traktor 2, Rane is releasing products which keeps things as they are, quite interesting.
What Rane should do is offer a trade in value to all the poor saps that purchased the SL1 within the last eighteen months or so. That would be cool, if your SL1 has serial numbers blank through blank, you can go to the following retail locations with your SL1 and trade up for only $249. Since the SL1 uses the almost useless USB 1.1, it would kind of be the right thing to do, don’t you think.
However if you have a RANE SL1 unit do yourself a favor and sell it on ebay while you can get something for it. For $499 the SL2 is
an excellent entry into the stable world of Serato Scratch Live.
Here’s a link to the official Rane SL2 page.
You’ve got to check this out.
Inspiring piano rendition to “Live Your Life”
by Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys
01/28/2011
The beauty of music, and those that create it, is its ability to constantly evolve. Case in point, “Live Your Life” feat Shawnee
Taylor by Erick Morillo and Eddie Thoneick, it’s incredible on its own, but the beauty of that song inspired Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys to
throw down with his own freestyle. In our opinion it makes “Live Your Life” even more inspirational. Hit the image below to check it out through Youtube.
a side by side comparison
by DJ Brian S. Redd
06/28/2011
The American DJ Micro Lasers are absolutely amazing. At this price point it isn’t a matter of whether you will buy one, but on how many you will buy.
DJ Brian S. Redd, who is known for his great Youtube videos, gives you a side by side comparison of these three bad boys.
click to view video
You can visit Brian's Youtube homepage for more great videos.
Odyssey LSTANDM (laptop stand) video review and way to customize.
05/20/2011
View video through Youtube.
Odyssey, always on the case.
05/19/2011
Most of us are ready to complain and berate a company and its products when they don’t meet up to expectation, but most of us fail to give praise when praise is due. In this case, pardon the pun, we give a big shout out to Odyssey; yeah, the case guys.
Not too many companies follow through on their slogan. Odyssey's slogan is “Leading through innovation” and that’s exactly what they do. Because there aren’t many DJ case manufactures it would be easy for Odyssey to make lower quality products, but they don’t. Year after year they push the envelope and manufacture rugged and strong cases to protect the DJ gear we hold so close to our hearts. Not only are they rugged, they are also appealing to the eye.
You see Odyssey gets it, they understand how DJs need strong cases that are appealing. They offer them in various lines and colors; something for everyone. And let’s not forget their Laptop stands. The LstandM line with its various colors just adds that extra personal touch to your DJ setup.
We could go on forever about all their different quality products but that would just be plain silly. We just wanted to give big props to Odyssey for doing the right thing by DJs.
Make sure to visit the Odyssey website, they offer a lot more than just cases and are constantly adding new product styles to enhance the look of your setup.
Official Odyssey website
Midi mapping Traktor Kontrol X1 with Serato Scratch Live.
05/13/2011
Watch the video through Youtube
The life of a Superstar DJ.
Trailer for upcoming show.
05/04/2011
Want to see the life of a Superstar DJ?
Check out the video.
Serato Scratch Live
vs
Native Instruments
Traktor Scratch Pro 2.
The final verdict.
04/21/2011
Visit our Scratch Live Versus Native Instruments Traktor 2 page.
Is Youtube the new battleground for DJs?
video of DJ CERLA ON THE NUMARK NS7
04/18/2011
More and more DJs are showing off their skills on their Youtube videos. This seems to be a trend which is gaining momentum
and why not. Why go from club to club to get famous when you can go worldwide on Youtube and get famous overnight.
What are you waiting for? If you got the skills show them to the world.
View his video through Youtube.
Oh, check out the rest of his videos, DJ CERLA got skills.
Rane goes backwards?
SL2 for Serato Scratch Live.
Be Smart, Sell your SL1 & get the SL2.
04/07/2011
They went from the SL1 to the SL3, but now they take a step back and release the SL2. So does it offer anything new? Not really,
just a smaller compact size, without the auxilary in and out, but with a smaller price tag, $499.
So let’s get this straight, while Native Instruments is taking leaps forward with its Traktor 2, Rane is releasing products which keeps things as they are, quite interesting.
What Rane should do is offer a trade in value to all the poor saps that purchased the SL1 within the last eighteen months or so. That would be cool, if your SL1 has serial numbers blank through blank, you can go to the following retail locations with your SL1 and trade up for only $249. Since the SL1 uses the almost useless USB 1.1, it would kind of be the right thing to do, don’t you think.
However if you have a RANE SL1 unit do yourself a favor and sell it on ebay while you can get something for it. For $499 the SL2 is
an excellent entry into the stable world of Serato Scratch Live.
Here’s a link to the official Rane SL2 page.
You’ve got to check this out.
Inspiring piano rendition to “Live Your Life”
by Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys
01/28/2011
The beauty of music, and those that create it, is its ability to constantly evolve. Case in point, “Live Your Life” feat Shawnee
Taylor by Erick Morillo and Eddie Thoneick, it’s incredible on its own, but the beauty of that song inspired Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys to
throw down with his own freestyle. In our opinion it makes “Live Your Life” even more inspirational. Hit the image below to check it out through Youtube.
click to view video
You can visit Brian's Youtube homepage for more great videos.
Odyssey LSTANDM (laptop stand) video review and way to customize.
05/20/2011
View video through Youtube.
Odyssey, always on the case.
05/19/2011
Most of us are ready to complain and berate a company and its products when they don’t meet up to expectation, but most of us fail to give praise when praise is due. In this case, pardon the pun, we give a big shout out to Odyssey; yeah, the case guys.
Not too many companies follow through on their slogan. Odyssey's slogan is “Leading through innovation” and that’s exactly what they do. Because there aren’t many DJ case manufactures it would be easy for Odyssey to make lower quality products, but they don’t. Year after year they push the envelope and manufacture rugged and strong cases to protect the DJ gear we hold so close to our hearts. Not only are they rugged, they are also appealing to the eye.
You see Odyssey gets it, they understand how DJs need strong cases that are appealing. They offer them in various lines and colors; something for everyone. And let’s not forget their Laptop stands. The LstandM line with its various colors just adds that extra personal touch to your DJ setup.
We could go on forever about all their different quality products but that would just be plain silly. We just wanted to give big props to Odyssey for doing the right thing by DJs.
Make sure to visit the Odyssey website, they offer a lot more than just cases and are constantly adding new product styles to enhance the look of your setup.
Official Odyssey website
Midi mapping Traktor Kontrol X1 with Serato Scratch Live.
05/13/2011
Watch the video through Youtube
The life of a Superstar DJ.
Trailer for upcoming show.
05/04/2011
Want to see the life of a Superstar DJ?
Check out the video.
Serato Scratch Live
vs
Native Instruments
Traktor Scratch Pro 2.
The final verdict.
04/21/2011
Visit our Scratch Live Versus Native Instruments Traktor 2 page.
Is Youtube the new battleground for DJs?
video of DJ CERLA ON THE NUMARK NS7
04/18/2011
More and more DJs are showing off their skills on their Youtube videos. This seems to be a trend which is gaining momentum
and why not. Why go from club to club to get famous when you can go worldwide on Youtube and get famous overnight.
What are you waiting for? If you got the skills show them to the world.
View his video through Youtube.
Oh, check out the rest of his videos, DJ CERLA got skills.
Rane goes backwards?
SL2 for Serato Scratch Live.
Be Smart, Sell your SL1 & get the SL2.
04/07/2011
They went from the SL1 to the SL3, but now they take a step back and release the SL2. So does it offer anything new? Not really,
just a smaller compact size, without the auxilary in and out, but with a smaller price tag, $499.
So let’s get this straight, while Native Instruments is taking leaps forward with its Traktor 2, Rane is releasing products which keeps things as they are, quite interesting.
What Rane should do is offer a trade in value to all the poor saps that purchased the SL1 within the last eighteen months or so. That would be cool, if your SL1 has serial numbers blank through blank, you can go to the following retail locations with your SL1 and trade up for only $249. Since the SL1 uses the almost useless USB 1.1, it would kind of be the right thing to do, don’t you think.
However if you have a RANE SL1 unit do yourself a favor and sell it on ebay while you can get something for it. For $499 the SL2 is
an excellent entry into the stable world of Serato Scratch Live.
Here’s a link to the official Rane SL2 page.
You’ve got to check this out.
Inspiring piano rendition to “Live Your Life”
by Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys
01/28/2011
The beauty of music, and those that create it, is its ability to constantly evolve. Case in point, “Live Your Life” feat Shawnee
Taylor by Erick Morillo and Eddie Thoneick, it’s incredible on its own, but the beauty of that song inspired Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys to
throw down with his own freestyle. In our opinion it makes “Live Your Life” even more inspirational. Hit the image below to check it out through Youtube.
click to view video
You can visit Brian's Youtube homepage for more great videos.
Odyssey LSTANDM (laptop stand) video review and way to customize.
05/20/2011
View video through Youtube.
Odyssey, always on the case.
05/19/2011
Most of us are ready to complain and berate a company and its products when they don’t meet up to expectation, but most of us fail to give praise when praise is due. In this case, pardon the pun, we give a big shout out to Odyssey; yeah, the case guys.
Not too many companies follow through on their slogan. Odyssey's slogan is “Leading through innovation” and that’s exactly what they do. Because there aren’t many DJ case manufactures it would be easy for Odyssey to make lower quality products, but they don’t. Year after year they push the envelope and manufacture rugged and strong cases to protect the DJ gear we hold so close to our hearts. Not only are they rugged, they are also appealing to the eye.
You see Odyssey gets it, they understand how DJs need strong cases that are appealing. They offer them in various lines and colors; something for everyone. And let’s not forget their Laptop stands. The LstandM line with its various colors just adds that extra personal touch to your DJ setup.
We could go on forever about all their different quality products but that would just be plain silly. We just wanted to give big props to Odyssey for doing the right thing by DJs.
Make sure to visit the Odyssey website, they offer a lot more than just cases and are constantly adding new product styles to enhance the look of your setup.
Official Odyssey website
Midi mapping Traktor Kontrol X1 with Serato Scratch Live.
05/13/2011
Watch the video through Youtube
The life of a Superstar DJ.
Trailer for upcoming show.
05/04/2011
Want to see the life of a Superstar DJ?
Check out the video.
Serato Scratch Live
vs
Native Instruments
Traktor Scratch Pro 2.
The final verdict.
04/21/2011
Visit our Scratch Live Versus Native Instruments Traktor 2 page.
Is Youtube the new battleground for DJs?
video of DJ CERLA ON THE NUMARK NS7
04/18/2011
More and more DJs are showing off their skills on their Youtube videos. This seems to be a trend which is gaining momentum
and why not. Why go from club to club to get famous when you can go worldwide on Youtube and get famous overnight.
What are you waiting for? If you got the skills show them to the world.
View his video through Youtube.
Oh, check out the rest of his videos, DJ CERLA got skills.
Rane goes backwards?
SL2 for Serato Scratch Live.
Be Smart, Sell your SL1 & get the SL2.
04/07/2011
They went from the SL1 to the SL3, but now they take a step back and release the SL2. So does it offer anything new? Not really,
just a smaller compact size, without the auxilary in and out, but with a smaller price tag, $499.
So let’s get this straight, while Native Instruments is taking leaps forward with its Traktor 2, Rane is releasing products which keeps things as they are, quite interesting.
What Rane should do is offer a trade in value to all the poor saps that purchased the SL1 within the last eighteen months or so. That would be cool, if your SL1 has serial numbers blank through blank, you can go to the following retail locations with your SL1 and trade up for only $249. Since the SL1 uses the almost useless USB 1.1, it would kind of be the right thing to do, don’t you think.
However if you have a RANE SL1 unit do yourself a favor and sell it on ebay while you can get something for it. For $499 the SL2 is
an excellent entry into the stable world of Serato Scratch Live.
Here’s a link to the official Rane SL2 page.
You’ve got to check this out.
Inspiring piano rendition to “Live Your Life”
by Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys
01/28/2011
The beauty of music, and those that create it, is its ability to constantly evolve. Case in point, “Live Your Life” feat Shawnee
Taylor by Erick Morillo and Eddie Thoneick, it’s incredible on its own, but the beauty of that song inspired Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys to
throw down with his own freestyle. In our opinion it makes “Live Your Life” even more inspirational. Hit the image below to check it out through Youtube.
Odyssey LSTANDM (laptop stand) video review and way to customize.
05/20/2011
View video through Youtube.
Odyssey, always on the case.
05/19/2011
Most of us are ready to complain and berate a company and its products when they don’t meet up to expectation, but most of us fail to give praise when praise is due. In this case, pardon the pun, we give a big shout out to Odyssey; yeah, the case guys.
Not too many companies follow through on their slogan. Odyssey's slogan is “Leading through innovation” and that’s exactly what they do. Because there aren’t many DJ case manufactures it would be easy for Odyssey to make lower quality products, but they don’t. Year after year they push the envelope and manufacture rugged and strong cases to protect the DJ gear we hold so close to our hearts. Not only are they rugged, they are also appealing to the eye.
You see Odyssey gets it, they understand how DJs need strong cases that are appealing. They offer them in various lines and colors; something for everyone. And let’s not forget their Laptop stands. The LstandM line with its various colors just adds that extra personal touch to your DJ setup.
We could go on forever about all their different quality products but that would just be plain silly. We just wanted to give big props to Odyssey for doing the right thing by DJs.
Make sure to visit the Odyssey website, they offer a lot more than just cases and are constantly adding new product styles to enhance the look of your setup.
Official Odyssey website
Midi mapping Traktor Kontrol X1 with Serato Scratch Live.
05/13/2011
Watch the video through Youtube
The life of a Superstar DJ.
Trailer for upcoming show.
05/04/2011
Want to see the life of a Superstar DJ?
Check out the video.
Serato Scratch Live
vs
Native Instruments
Traktor Scratch Pro 2.
The final verdict.
04/21/2011
Visit our Scratch Live Versus Native Instruments Traktor 2 page.
Is Youtube the new battleground for DJs?
video of DJ CERLA ON THE NUMARK NS7
04/18/2011
More and more DJs are showing off their skills on their Youtube videos. This seems to be a trend which is gaining momentum
and why not. Why go from club to club to get famous when you can go worldwide on Youtube and get famous overnight.
What are you waiting for? If you got the skills show them to the world.
View his video through Youtube.
Oh, check out the rest of his videos, DJ CERLA got skills.
Rane goes backwards?
SL2 for Serato Scratch Live.
Be Smart, Sell your SL1 & get the SL2.
04/07/2011
They went from the SL1 to the SL3, but now they take a step back and release the SL2. So does it offer anything new? Not really,
just a smaller compact size, without the auxilary in and out, but with a smaller price tag, $499.
So let’s get this straight, while Native Instruments is taking leaps forward with its Traktor 2, Rane is releasing products which keeps things as they are, quite interesting.
What Rane should do is offer a trade in value to all the poor saps that purchased the SL1 within the last eighteen months or so. That would be cool, if your SL1 has serial numbers blank through blank, you can go to the following retail locations with your SL1 and trade up for only $249. Since the SL1 uses the almost useless USB 1.1, it would kind of be the right thing to do, don’t you think.
However if you have a RANE SL1 unit do yourself a favor and sell it on ebay while you can get something for it. For $499 the SL2 is
an excellent entry into the stable world of Serato Scratch Live.
Here’s a link to the official Rane SL2 page.
You’ve got to check this out.
Inspiring piano rendition to “Live Your Life”
by Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys
01/28/2011
The beauty of music, and those that create it, is its ability to constantly evolve. Case in point, “Live Your Life” feat Shawnee
Taylor by Erick Morillo and Eddie Thoneick, it’s incredible on its own, but the beauty of that song inspired Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys to
throw down with his own freestyle. In our opinion it makes “Live Your Life” even more inspirational. Hit the image below to check it out through Youtube.
05/20/2011
View video through Youtube.
Odyssey, always on the case.
05/19/2011
Most of us are ready to complain and berate a company and its products when they don’t meet up to expectation, but most of us fail to give praise when praise is due. In this case, pardon the pun, we give a big shout out to Odyssey; yeah, the case guys.
Not too many companies follow through on their slogan. Odyssey's slogan is “Leading through innovation” and that’s exactly what they do. Because there aren’t many DJ case manufactures it would be easy for Odyssey to make lower quality products, but they don’t. Year after year they push the envelope and manufacture rugged and strong cases to protect the DJ gear we hold so close to our hearts. Not only are they rugged, they are also appealing to the eye.
You see Odyssey gets it, they understand how DJs need strong cases that are appealing. They offer them in various lines and colors; something for everyone. And let’s not forget their Laptop stands. The LstandM line with its various colors just adds that extra personal touch to your DJ setup.
We could go on forever about all their different quality products but that would just be plain silly. We just wanted to give big props to Odyssey for doing the right thing by DJs.
Make sure to visit the Odyssey website, they offer a lot more than just cases and are constantly adding new product styles to enhance the look of your setup.
Official Odyssey website
Midi mapping Traktor Kontrol X1 with Serato Scratch Live.
05/13/2011
Watch the video through Youtube
The life of a Superstar DJ.
Trailer for upcoming show.
05/04/2011
Want to see the life of a Superstar DJ?
Check out the video.
Serato Scratch Live
vs
Native Instruments
Traktor Scratch Pro 2.
The final verdict.
04/21/2011
Visit our Scratch Live Versus Native Instruments Traktor 2 page.
Is Youtube the new battleground for DJs?
video of DJ CERLA ON THE NUMARK NS7
04/18/2011
More and more DJs are showing off their skills on their Youtube videos. This seems to be a trend which is gaining momentum
and why not. Why go from club to club to get famous when you can go worldwide on Youtube and get famous overnight.
What are you waiting for? If you got the skills show them to the world.
View his video through Youtube.
Oh, check out the rest of his videos, DJ CERLA got skills.
Rane goes backwards?
SL2 for Serato Scratch Live.
Be Smart, Sell your SL1 & get the SL2.
04/07/2011
They went from the SL1 to the SL3, but now they take a step back and release the SL2. So does it offer anything new? Not really,
just a smaller compact size, without the auxilary in and out, but with a smaller price tag, $499.
So let’s get this straight, while Native Instruments is taking leaps forward with its Traktor 2, Rane is releasing products which keeps things as they are, quite interesting.
What Rane should do is offer a trade in value to all the poor saps that purchased the SL1 within the last eighteen months or so. That would be cool, if your SL1 has serial numbers blank through blank, you can go to the following retail locations with your SL1 and trade up for only $249. Since the SL1 uses the almost useless USB 1.1, it would kind of be the right thing to do, don’t you think.
However if you have a RANE SL1 unit do yourself a favor and sell it on ebay while you can get something for it. For $499 the SL2 is
an excellent entry into the stable world of Serato Scratch Live.
Here’s a link to the official Rane SL2 page.
You’ve got to check this out.
Inspiring piano rendition to “Live Your Life”
by Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys
01/28/2011
The beauty of music, and those that create it, is its ability to constantly evolve. Case in point, “Live Your Life” feat Shawnee
Taylor by Erick Morillo and Eddie Thoneick, it’s incredible on its own, but the beauty of that song inspired Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys to
throw down with his own freestyle. In our opinion it makes “Live Your Life” even more inspirational. Hit the image below to check it out through Youtube.
Odyssey, always on the case.
05/19/2011
Most of us are ready to complain and berate a company and its products when they don’t meet up to expectation, but most of us fail to give praise when praise is due. In this case, pardon the pun, we give a big shout out to Odyssey; yeah, the case guys.
Not too many companies follow through on their slogan. Odyssey's slogan is “Leading through innovation” and that’s exactly what they do. Because there aren’t many DJ case manufactures it would be easy for Odyssey to make lower quality products, but they don’t. Year after year they push the envelope and manufacture rugged and strong cases to protect the DJ gear we hold so close to our hearts. Not only are they rugged, they are also appealing to the eye.
You see Odyssey gets it, they understand how DJs need strong cases that are appealing. They offer them in various lines and colors; something for everyone. And let’s not forget their Laptop stands. The LstandM line with its various colors just adds that extra personal touch to your DJ setup.
We could go on forever about all their different quality products but that would just be plain silly. We just wanted to give big props to Odyssey for doing the right thing by DJs.
Make sure to visit the Odyssey website, they offer a lot more than just cases and are constantly adding new product styles to enhance the look of your setup.
Official Odyssey website
Midi mapping Traktor Kontrol X1 with Serato Scratch Live.
05/13/2011
Watch the video through Youtube
The life of a Superstar DJ.
Trailer for upcoming show.
05/04/2011
Want to see the life of a Superstar DJ?
Check out the video.
Serato Scratch Live
vs
Native Instruments
Traktor Scratch Pro 2.
The final verdict.
04/21/2011
Visit our Scratch Live Versus Native Instruments Traktor 2 page.
Is Youtube the new battleground for DJs?
video of DJ CERLA ON THE NUMARK NS7
04/18/2011
More and more DJs are showing off their skills on their Youtube videos. This seems to be a trend which is gaining momentum
and why not. Why go from club to club to get famous when you can go worldwide on Youtube and get famous overnight.
What are you waiting for? If you got the skills show them to the world.
View his video through Youtube.
Oh, check out the rest of his videos, DJ CERLA got skills.
Rane goes backwards?
SL2 for Serato Scratch Live.
Be Smart, Sell your SL1 & get the SL2.
04/07/2011
They went from the SL1 to the SL3, but now they take a step back and release the SL2. So does it offer anything new? Not really,
just a smaller compact size, without the auxilary in and out, but with a smaller price tag, $499.
So let’s get this straight, while Native Instruments is taking leaps forward with its Traktor 2, Rane is releasing products which keeps things as they are, quite interesting.
What Rane should do is offer a trade in value to all the poor saps that purchased the SL1 within the last eighteen months or so. That would be cool, if your SL1 has serial numbers blank through blank, you can go to the following retail locations with your SL1 and trade up for only $249. Since the SL1 uses the almost useless USB 1.1, it would kind of be the right thing to do, don’t you think.
However if you have a RANE SL1 unit do yourself a favor and sell it on ebay while you can get something for it. For $499 the SL2 is
an excellent entry into the stable world of Serato Scratch Live.
Here’s a link to the official Rane SL2 page.
You’ve got to check this out.
Inspiring piano rendition to “Live Your Life”
by Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys
01/28/2011
The beauty of music, and those that create it, is its ability to constantly evolve. Case in point, “Live Your Life” feat Shawnee
Taylor by Erick Morillo and Eddie Thoneick, it’s incredible on its own, but the beauty of that song inspired Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys to
throw down with his own freestyle. In our opinion it makes “Live Your Life” even more inspirational. Hit the image below to check it out through Youtube.
Odyssey, always on the case.
05/19/2011
Most of us are ready to complain and berate a company and its products when they don’t meet up to expectation, but most of us fail to give praise when praise is due. In this case, pardon the pun, we give a big shout out to Odyssey; yeah, the case guys.
Not too many companies follow through on their slogan. Odyssey's slogan is “Leading through innovation” and that’s exactly what they do. Because there aren’t many DJ case manufactures it would be easy for Odyssey to make lower quality products, but they don’t. Year after year they push the envelope and manufacture rugged and strong cases to protect the DJ gear we hold so close to our hearts. Not only are they rugged, they are also appealing to the eye.
You see Odyssey gets it, they understand how DJs need strong cases that are appealing. They offer them in various lines and colors; something for everyone. And let’s not forget their Laptop stands. The LstandM line with its various colors just adds that extra personal touch to your DJ setup.
We could go on forever about all their different quality products but that would just be plain silly. We just wanted to give big props to Odyssey for doing the right thing by DJs.
Make sure to visit the Odyssey website, they offer a lot more than just cases and are constantly adding new product styles to enhance the look of your setup.
Official Odyssey website
Midi mapping Traktor Kontrol X1 with Serato Scratch Live.
05/13/2011
Watch the video through Youtube
The life of a Superstar DJ.
Trailer for upcoming show.
05/04/2011
Want to see the life of a Superstar DJ?
Check out the video.
Serato Scratch Live
vs
Native Instruments
Traktor Scratch Pro 2.
The final verdict.
04/21/2011
Visit our Scratch Live Versus Native Instruments Traktor 2 page.
Is Youtube the new battleground for DJs?
video of DJ CERLA ON THE NUMARK NS7
04/18/2011
More and more DJs are showing off their skills on their Youtube videos. This seems to be a trend which is gaining momentum
and why not. Why go from club to club to get famous when you can go worldwide on Youtube and get famous overnight.
What are you waiting for? If you got the skills show them to the world.
View his video through Youtube.
Oh, check out the rest of his videos, DJ CERLA got skills.
Rane goes backwards?
SL2 for Serato Scratch Live.
Be Smart, Sell your SL1 & get the SL2.
04/07/2011
They went from the SL1 to the SL3, but now they take a step back and release the SL2. So does it offer anything new? Not really,
just a smaller compact size, without the auxilary in and out, but with a smaller price tag, $499.
So let’s get this straight, while Native Instruments is taking leaps forward with its Traktor 2, Rane is releasing products which keeps things as they are, quite interesting.
What Rane should do is offer a trade in value to all the poor saps that purchased the SL1 within the last eighteen months or so. That would be cool, if your SL1 has serial numbers blank through blank, you can go to the following retail locations with your SL1 and trade up for only $249. Since the SL1 uses the almost useless USB 1.1, it would kind of be the right thing to do, don’t you think.
However if you have a RANE SL1 unit do yourself a favor and sell it on ebay while you can get something for it. For $499 the SL2 is
an excellent entry into the stable world of Serato Scratch Live.
Here’s a link to the official Rane SL2 page.
You’ve got to check this out.
Inspiring piano rendition to “Live Your Life”
by Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys
01/28/2011
The beauty of music, and those that create it, is its ability to constantly evolve. Case in point, “Live Your Life” feat Shawnee
Taylor by Erick Morillo and Eddie Thoneick, it’s incredible on its own, but the beauty of that song inspired Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys to
throw down with his own freestyle. In our opinion it makes “Live Your Life” even more inspirational. Hit the image below to check it out through Youtube.
Not too many companies follow through on their slogan. Odyssey's slogan is “Leading through innovation” and that’s exactly what they do. Because there aren’t many DJ case manufactures it would be easy for Odyssey to make lower quality products, but they don’t. Year after year they push the envelope and manufacture rugged and strong cases to protect the DJ gear we hold so close to our hearts. Not only are they rugged, they are also appealing to the eye.
You see Odyssey gets it, they understand how DJs need strong cases that are appealing. They offer them in various lines and colors; something for everyone. And let’s not forget their Laptop stands. The LstandM line with its various colors just adds that extra personal touch to your DJ setup.
We could go on forever about all their different quality products but that would just be plain silly. We just wanted to give big props to Odyssey for doing the right thing by DJs.
Make sure to visit the Odyssey website, they offer a lot more than just cases and are constantly adding new product styles to enhance the look of your setup.
Official Odyssey website
Midi mapping Traktor Kontrol X1 with Serato Scratch Live.
05/13/2011
Watch the video through Youtube
The life of a Superstar DJ.
Trailer for upcoming show.
05/04/2011
Want to see the life of a Superstar DJ?
Check out the video.
Serato Scratch Live
vs
Native Instruments
Traktor Scratch Pro 2.
The final verdict.
04/21/2011
Visit our Scratch Live Versus Native Instruments Traktor 2 page.
Is Youtube the new battleground for DJs?
video of DJ CERLA ON THE NUMARK NS7
04/18/2011
More and more DJs are showing off their skills on their Youtube videos. This seems to be a trend which is gaining momentum
and why not. Why go from club to club to get famous when you can go worldwide on Youtube and get famous overnight.
What are you waiting for? If you got the skills show them to the world.
View his video through Youtube.
Oh, check out the rest of his videos, DJ CERLA got skills.
Rane goes backwards?
SL2 for Serato Scratch Live.
Be Smart, Sell your SL1 & get the SL2.
04/07/2011
They went from the SL1 to the SL3, but now they take a step back and release the SL2. So does it offer anything new? Not really,
just a smaller compact size, without the auxilary in and out, but with a smaller price tag, $499.
So let’s get this straight, while Native Instruments is taking leaps forward with its Traktor 2, Rane is releasing products which keeps things as they are, quite interesting.
What Rane should do is offer a trade in value to all the poor saps that purchased the SL1 within the last eighteen months or so. That would be cool, if your SL1 has serial numbers blank through blank, you can go to the following retail locations with your SL1 and trade up for only $249. Since the SL1 uses the almost useless USB 1.1, it would kind of be the right thing to do, don’t you think.
However if you have a RANE SL1 unit do yourself a favor and sell it on ebay while you can get something for it. For $499 the SL2 is
an excellent entry into the stable world of Serato Scratch Live.
Here’s a link to the official Rane SL2 page.
You’ve got to check this out.
Inspiring piano rendition to “Live Your Life”
by Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys
01/28/2011
The beauty of music, and those that create it, is its ability to constantly evolve. Case in point, “Live Your Life” feat Shawnee
Taylor by Erick Morillo and Eddie Thoneick, it’s incredible on its own, but the beauty of that song inspired Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys to
throw down with his own freestyle. In our opinion it makes “Live Your Life” even more inspirational. Hit the image below to check it out through Youtube.
You see Odyssey gets it, they understand how DJs need strong cases that are appealing. They offer them in various lines and colors; something for everyone. And let’s not forget their Laptop stands. The LstandM line with its various colors just adds that extra personal touch to your DJ setup.
We could go on forever about all their different quality products but that would just be plain silly. We just wanted to give big props to Odyssey for doing the right thing by DJs.
Make sure to visit the Odyssey website, they offer a lot more than just cases and are constantly adding new product styles to enhance the look of your setup.
Official Odyssey website
Midi mapping Traktor Kontrol X1 with Serato Scratch Live.
05/13/2011
Watch the video through Youtube
The life of a Superstar DJ.
Trailer for upcoming show.
05/04/2011
Want to see the life of a Superstar DJ?
Check out the video.
Serato Scratch Live
vs
Native Instruments
Traktor Scratch Pro 2.
The final verdict.
04/21/2011
Visit our Scratch Live Versus Native Instruments Traktor 2 page.
Is Youtube the new battleground for DJs?
video of DJ CERLA ON THE NUMARK NS7
04/18/2011
More and more DJs are showing off their skills on their Youtube videos. This seems to be a trend which is gaining momentum
and why not. Why go from club to club to get famous when you can go worldwide on Youtube and get famous overnight.
What are you waiting for? If you got the skills show them to the world.
View his video through Youtube.
Oh, check out the rest of his videos, DJ CERLA got skills.
Rane goes backwards?
SL2 for Serato Scratch Live.
Be Smart, Sell your SL1 & get the SL2.
04/07/2011
They went from the SL1 to the SL3, but now they take a step back and release the SL2. So does it offer anything new? Not really,
just a smaller compact size, without the auxilary in and out, but with a smaller price tag, $499.
So let’s get this straight, while Native Instruments is taking leaps forward with its Traktor 2, Rane is releasing products which keeps things as they are, quite interesting.
What Rane should do is offer a trade in value to all the poor saps that purchased the SL1 within the last eighteen months or so. That would be cool, if your SL1 has serial numbers blank through blank, you can go to the following retail locations with your SL1 and trade up for only $249. Since the SL1 uses the almost useless USB 1.1, it would kind of be the right thing to do, don’t you think.
However if you have a RANE SL1 unit do yourself a favor and sell it on ebay while you can get something for it. For $499 the SL2 is
an excellent entry into the stable world of Serato Scratch Live.
Here’s a link to the official Rane SL2 page.
You’ve got to check this out.
Inspiring piano rendition to “Live Your Life”
by Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys
01/28/2011
The beauty of music, and those that create it, is its ability to constantly evolve. Case in point, “Live Your Life” feat Shawnee
Taylor by Erick Morillo and Eddie Thoneick, it’s incredible on its own, but the beauty of that song inspired Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys to
throw down with his own freestyle. In our opinion it makes “Live Your Life” even more inspirational. Hit the image below to check it out through Youtube.
We could go on forever about all their different quality products but that would just be plain silly. We just wanted to give big props to Odyssey for doing the right thing by DJs.
Make sure to visit the Odyssey website, they offer a lot more than just cases and are constantly adding new product styles to enhance the look of your setup.
Official Odyssey website
Midi mapping Traktor Kontrol X1 with Serato Scratch Live.
05/13/2011
Watch the video through Youtube
The life of a Superstar DJ.
Trailer for upcoming show.
05/04/2011
Want to see the life of a Superstar DJ?
Check out the video.
Serato Scratch Live
vs
Native Instruments
Traktor Scratch Pro 2.
The final verdict.
04/21/2011
Visit our Scratch Live Versus Native Instruments Traktor 2 page.
Is Youtube the new battleground for DJs?
video of DJ CERLA ON THE NUMARK NS7
04/18/2011
More and more DJs are showing off their skills on their Youtube videos. This seems to be a trend which is gaining momentum
and why not. Why go from club to club to get famous when you can go worldwide on Youtube and get famous overnight.
What are you waiting for? If you got the skills show them to the world.
View his video through Youtube.
Oh, check out the rest of his videos, DJ CERLA got skills.
Rane goes backwards?
SL2 for Serato Scratch Live.
Be Smart, Sell your SL1 & get the SL2.
04/07/2011
They went from the SL1 to the SL3, but now they take a step back and release the SL2. So does it offer anything new? Not really,
just a smaller compact size, without the auxilary in and out, but with a smaller price tag, $499.
So let’s get this straight, while Native Instruments is taking leaps forward with its Traktor 2, Rane is releasing products which keeps things as they are, quite interesting.
What Rane should do is offer a trade in value to all the poor saps that purchased the SL1 within the last eighteen months or so. That would be cool, if your SL1 has serial numbers blank through blank, you can go to the following retail locations with your SL1 and trade up for only $249. Since the SL1 uses the almost useless USB 1.1, it would kind of be the right thing to do, don’t you think.
However if you have a RANE SL1 unit do yourself a favor and sell it on ebay while you can get something for it. For $499 the SL2 is
an excellent entry into the stable world of Serato Scratch Live.
Here’s a link to the official Rane SL2 page.
You’ve got to check this out.
Inspiring piano rendition to “Live Your Life”
by Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys
01/28/2011
The beauty of music, and those that create it, is its ability to constantly evolve. Case in point, “Live Your Life” feat Shawnee
Taylor by Erick Morillo and Eddie Thoneick, it’s incredible on its own, but the beauty of that song inspired Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys to
throw down with his own freestyle. In our opinion it makes “Live Your Life” even more inspirational. Hit the image below to check it out through Youtube.
Official Odyssey website
Midi mapping Traktor Kontrol X1 with Serato Scratch Live.
05/13/2011
Watch the video through Youtube
The life of a Superstar DJ.
Trailer for upcoming show.
05/04/2011
Want to see the life of a Superstar DJ?
Check out the video.
Serato Scratch Live
vs
Native Instruments
Traktor Scratch Pro 2.
The final verdict.
04/21/2011
Visit our Scratch Live Versus Native Instruments Traktor 2 page.
Is Youtube the new battleground for DJs?
video of DJ CERLA ON THE NUMARK NS7
04/18/2011
More and more DJs are showing off their skills on their Youtube videos. This seems to be a trend which is gaining momentum
and why not. Why go from club to club to get famous when you can go worldwide on Youtube and get famous overnight.
What are you waiting for? If you got the skills show them to the world.
View his video through Youtube.
Oh, check out the rest of his videos, DJ CERLA got skills.
Rane goes backwards?
SL2 for Serato Scratch Live.
Be Smart, Sell your SL1 & get the SL2.
04/07/2011
They went from the SL1 to the SL3, but now they take a step back and release the SL2. So does it offer anything new? Not really,
just a smaller compact size, without the auxilary in and out, but with a smaller price tag, $499.
So let’s get this straight, while Native Instruments is taking leaps forward with its Traktor 2, Rane is releasing products which keeps things as they are, quite interesting.
What Rane should do is offer a trade in value to all the poor saps that purchased the SL1 within the last eighteen months or so. That would be cool, if your SL1 has serial numbers blank through blank, you can go to the following retail locations with your SL1 and trade up for only $249. Since the SL1 uses the almost useless USB 1.1, it would kind of be the right thing to do, don’t you think.
However if you have a RANE SL1 unit do yourself a favor and sell it on ebay while you can get something for it. For $499 the SL2 is
an excellent entry into the stable world of Serato Scratch Live.
Here’s a link to the official Rane SL2 page.
You’ve got to check this out.
Inspiring piano rendition to “Live Your Life”
by Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys
01/28/2011
The beauty of music, and those that create it, is its ability to constantly evolve. Case in point, “Live Your Life” feat Shawnee
Taylor by Erick Morillo and Eddie Thoneick, it’s incredible on its own, but the beauty of that song inspired Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys to
throw down with his own freestyle. In our opinion it makes “Live Your Life” even more inspirational. Hit the image below to check it out through Youtube.
05/13/2011
Watch the video through Youtube
The life of a Superstar DJ.
Trailer for upcoming show.
05/04/2011
Want to see the life of a Superstar DJ?
Check out the video.
Serato Scratch Live
vs
Native Instruments
Traktor Scratch Pro 2.
The final verdict.
04/21/2011
Visit our Scratch Live Versus Native Instruments Traktor 2 page.
Is Youtube the new battleground for DJs?
video of DJ CERLA ON THE NUMARK NS7
04/18/2011
More and more DJs are showing off their skills on their Youtube videos. This seems to be a trend which is gaining momentum
and why not. Why go from club to club to get famous when you can go worldwide on Youtube and get famous overnight.
What are you waiting for? If you got the skills show them to the world.
View his video through Youtube.
Oh, check out the rest of his videos, DJ CERLA got skills.
Rane goes backwards?
SL2 for Serato Scratch Live.
Be Smart, Sell your SL1 & get the SL2.
04/07/2011
They went from the SL1 to the SL3, but now they take a step back and release the SL2. So does it offer anything new? Not really,
just a smaller compact size, without the auxilary in and out, but with a smaller price tag, $499.
So let’s get this straight, while Native Instruments is taking leaps forward with its Traktor 2, Rane is releasing products which keeps things as they are, quite interesting.
What Rane should do is offer a trade in value to all the poor saps that purchased the SL1 within the last eighteen months or so. That would be cool, if your SL1 has serial numbers blank through blank, you can go to the following retail locations with your SL1 and trade up for only $249. Since the SL1 uses the almost useless USB 1.1, it would kind of be the right thing to do, don’t you think.
However if you have a RANE SL1 unit do yourself a favor and sell it on ebay while you can get something for it. For $499 the SL2 is
an excellent entry into the stable world of Serato Scratch Live.
Here’s a link to the official Rane SL2 page.
You’ve got to check this out.
Inspiring piano rendition to “Live Your Life”
by Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys
01/28/2011
The beauty of music, and those that create it, is its ability to constantly evolve. Case in point, “Live Your Life” feat Shawnee
Taylor by Erick Morillo and Eddie Thoneick, it’s incredible on its own, but the beauty of that song inspired Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys to
throw down with his own freestyle. In our opinion it makes “Live Your Life” even more inspirational. Hit the image below to check it out through Youtube.
Trailer for upcoming show.
05/04/2011
Want to see the life of a Superstar DJ?
Check out the video.
Serato Scratch Live
vs
Native Instruments
Traktor Scratch Pro 2.
The final verdict.
04/21/2011
Visit our Scratch Live Versus Native Instruments Traktor 2 page.
Is Youtube the new battleground for DJs?
video of DJ CERLA ON THE NUMARK NS7
04/18/2011
More and more DJs are showing off their skills on their Youtube videos. This seems to be a trend which is gaining momentum
and why not. Why go from club to club to get famous when you can go worldwide on Youtube and get famous overnight.
What are you waiting for? If you got the skills show them to the world.
View his video through Youtube.
Oh, check out the rest of his videos, DJ CERLA got skills.
Rane goes backwards?
SL2 for Serato Scratch Live.
Be Smart, Sell your SL1 & get the SL2.
04/07/2011
They went from the SL1 to the SL3, but now they take a step back and release the SL2. So does it offer anything new? Not really,
just a smaller compact size, without the auxilary in and out, but with a smaller price tag, $499.
So let’s get this straight, while Native Instruments is taking leaps forward with its Traktor 2, Rane is releasing products which keeps things as they are, quite interesting.
What Rane should do is offer a trade in value to all the poor saps that purchased the SL1 within the last eighteen months or so. That would be cool, if your SL1 has serial numbers blank through blank, you can go to the following retail locations with your SL1 and trade up for only $249. Since the SL1 uses the almost useless USB 1.1, it would kind of be the right thing to do, don’t you think.
However if you have a RANE SL1 unit do yourself a favor and sell it on ebay while you can get something for it. For $499 the SL2 is
an excellent entry into the stable world of Serato Scratch Live.
Here’s a link to the official Rane SL2 page.
You’ve got to check this out.
Inspiring piano rendition to “Live Your Life”
by Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys
01/28/2011
The beauty of music, and those that create it, is its ability to constantly evolve. Case in point, “Live Your Life” feat Shawnee
Taylor by Erick Morillo and Eddie Thoneick, it’s incredible on its own, but the beauty of that song inspired Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys to
throw down with his own freestyle. In our opinion it makes “Live Your Life” even more inspirational. Hit the image below to check it out through Youtube.
Serato Scratch Live
vs
Native Instruments
Traktor Scratch Pro 2.
The final verdict.
04/21/2011
Visit our Scratch Live Versus Native Instruments Traktor 2 page.
Is Youtube the new battleground for DJs?
video of DJ CERLA ON THE NUMARK NS7
04/18/2011
More and more DJs are showing off their skills on their Youtube videos. This seems to be a trend which is gaining momentum
and why not. Why go from club to club to get famous when you can go worldwide on Youtube and get famous overnight.
What are you waiting for? If you got the skills show them to the world.
View his video through Youtube.
Oh, check out the rest of his videos, DJ CERLA got skills.
Rane goes backwards?
SL2 for Serato Scratch Live.
Be Smart, Sell your SL1 & get the SL2.
04/07/2011
They went from the SL1 to the SL3, but now they take a step back and release the SL2. So does it offer anything new? Not really,
just a smaller compact size, without the auxilary in and out, but with a smaller price tag, $499.
So let’s get this straight, while Native Instruments is taking leaps forward with its Traktor 2, Rane is releasing products which keeps things as they are, quite interesting.
What Rane should do is offer a trade in value to all the poor saps that purchased the SL1 within the last eighteen months or so. That would be cool, if your SL1 has serial numbers blank through blank, you can go to the following retail locations with your SL1 and trade up for only $249. Since the SL1 uses the almost useless USB 1.1, it would kind of be the right thing to do, don’t you think.
However if you have a RANE SL1 unit do yourself a favor and sell it on ebay while you can get something for it. For $499 the SL2 is
an excellent entry into the stable world of Serato Scratch Live.
Here’s a link to the official Rane SL2 page.
You’ve got to check this out.
Inspiring piano rendition to “Live Your Life”
by Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys
01/28/2011
The beauty of music, and those that create it, is its ability to constantly evolve. Case in point, “Live Your Life” feat Shawnee
Taylor by Erick Morillo and Eddie Thoneick, it’s incredible on its own, but the beauty of that song inspired Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys to
throw down with his own freestyle. In our opinion it makes “Live Your Life” even more inspirational. Hit the image below to check it out through Youtube.
Visit our Scratch Live Versus Native Instruments Traktor 2 page.
Is Youtube the new battleground for DJs?
video of DJ CERLA ON THE NUMARK NS7
04/18/2011
More and more DJs are showing off their skills on their Youtube videos. This seems to be a trend which is gaining momentum
and why not. Why go from club to club to get famous when you can go worldwide on Youtube and get famous overnight.
What are you waiting for? If you got the skills show them to the world.
View his video through Youtube.
Oh, check out the rest of his videos, DJ CERLA got skills.
Rane goes backwards?
SL2 for Serato Scratch Live.
Be Smart, Sell your SL1 & get the SL2.
04/07/2011
They went from the SL1 to the SL3, but now they take a step back and release the SL2. So does it offer anything new? Not really,
just a smaller compact size, without the auxilary in and out, but with a smaller price tag, $499.
So let’s get this straight, while Native Instruments is taking leaps forward with its Traktor 2, Rane is releasing products which keeps things as they are, quite interesting.
What Rane should do is offer a trade in value to all the poor saps that purchased the SL1 within the last eighteen months or so. That would be cool, if your SL1 has serial numbers blank through blank, you can go to the following retail locations with your SL1 and trade up for only $249. Since the SL1 uses the almost useless USB 1.1, it would kind of be the right thing to do, don’t you think.
However if you have a RANE SL1 unit do yourself a favor and sell it on ebay while you can get something for it. For $499 the SL2 is
an excellent entry into the stable world of Serato Scratch Live.
Here’s a link to the official Rane SL2 page.
You’ve got to check this out.
Inspiring piano rendition to “Live Your Life”
by Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys
01/28/2011
The beauty of music, and those that create it, is its ability to constantly evolve. Case in point, “Live Your Life” feat Shawnee
Taylor by Erick Morillo and Eddie Thoneick, it’s incredible on its own, but the beauty of that song inspired Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys to
throw down with his own freestyle. In our opinion it makes “Live Your Life” even more inspirational. Hit the image below to check it out through Youtube.
Is Youtube the new battleground for DJs?
video of DJ CERLA ON THE NUMARK NS7
04/18/2011
More and more DJs are showing off their skills on their Youtube videos. This seems to be a trend which is gaining momentum
and why not. Why go from club to club to get famous when you can go worldwide on Youtube and get famous overnight.
What are you waiting for? If you got the skills show them to the world.
View his video through Youtube.
Oh, check out the rest of his videos, DJ CERLA got skills.
Rane goes backwards?
SL2 for Serato Scratch Live.
Be Smart, Sell your SL1 & get the SL2.
04/07/2011
They went from the SL1 to the SL3, but now they take a step back and release the SL2. So does it offer anything new? Not really,
just a smaller compact size, without the auxilary in and out, but with a smaller price tag, $499.
So let’s get this straight, while Native Instruments is taking leaps forward with its Traktor 2, Rane is releasing products which keeps things as they are, quite interesting.
What Rane should do is offer a trade in value to all the poor saps that purchased the SL1 within the last eighteen months or so. That would be cool, if your SL1 has serial numbers blank through blank, you can go to the following retail locations with your SL1 and trade up for only $249. Since the SL1 uses the almost useless USB 1.1, it would kind of be the right thing to do, don’t you think.
However if you have a RANE SL1 unit do yourself a favor and sell it on ebay while you can get something for it. For $499 the SL2 is
an excellent entry into the stable world of Serato Scratch Live.
Here’s a link to the official Rane SL2 page.
You’ve got to check this out.
Inspiring piano rendition to “Live Your Life”
by Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys
01/28/2011
The beauty of music, and those that create it, is its ability to constantly evolve. Case in point, “Live Your Life” feat Shawnee
Taylor by Erick Morillo and Eddie Thoneick, it’s incredible on its own, but the beauty of that song inspired Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys to
throw down with his own freestyle. In our opinion it makes “Live Your Life” even more inspirational. Hit the image below to check it out through Youtube.
View his video through Youtube.
Oh, check out the rest of his videos, DJ CERLA got skills.
Rane goes backwards?
SL2 for Serato Scratch Live.
Be Smart, Sell your SL1 & get the SL2.
04/07/2011
They went from the SL1 to the SL3, but now they take a step back and release the SL2. So does it offer anything new? Not really,
just a smaller compact size, without the auxilary in and out, but with a smaller price tag, $499.
So let’s get this straight, while Native Instruments is taking leaps forward with its Traktor 2, Rane is releasing products which keeps things as they are, quite interesting.
What Rane should do is offer a trade in value to all the poor saps that purchased the SL1 within the last eighteen months or so. That would be cool, if your SL1 has serial numbers blank through blank, you can go to the following retail locations with your SL1 and trade up for only $249. Since the SL1 uses the almost useless USB 1.1, it would kind of be the right thing to do, don’t you think.
However if you have a RANE SL1 unit do yourself a favor and sell it on ebay while you can get something for it. For $499 the SL2 is
an excellent entry into the stable world of Serato Scratch Live.
Here’s a link to the official Rane SL2 page.
You’ve got to check this out.
Inspiring piano rendition to “Live Your Life”
by Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys
01/28/2011
The beauty of music, and those that create it, is its ability to constantly evolve. Case in point, “Live Your Life” feat Shawnee
Taylor by Erick Morillo and Eddie Thoneick, it’s incredible on its own, but the beauty of that song inspired Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys to
throw down with his own freestyle. In our opinion it makes “Live Your Life” even more inspirational. Hit the image below to check it out through Youtube.
Rane goes backwards?
SL2 for Serato Scratch Live.
Be Smart, Sell your SL1 & get the SL2.
04/07/2011
They went from the SL1 to the SL3, but now they take a step back and release the SL2. So does it offer anything new? Not really,
just a smaller compact size, without the auxilary in and out, but with a smaller price tag, $499.
So let’s get this straight, while Native Instruments is taking leaps forward with its Traktor 2, Rane is releasing products which keeps things as they are, quite interesting.
What Rane should do is offer a trade in value to all the poor saps that purchased the SL1 within the last eighteen months or so. That would be cool, if your SL1 has serial numbers blank through blank, you can go to the following retail locations with your SL1 and trade up for only $249. Since the SL1 uses the almost useless USB 1.1, it would kind of be the right thing to do, don’t you think.
However if you have a RANE SL1 unit do yourself a favor and sell it on ebay while you can get something for it. For $499 the SL2 is
an excellent entry into the stable world of Serato Scratch Live.
Here’s a link to the official Rane SL2 page.
You’ve got to check this out.
Inspiring piano rendition to “Live Your Life”
by Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys
01/28/2011
The beauty of music, and those that create it, is its ability to constantly evolve. Case in point, “Live Your Life” feat Shawnee
Taylor by Erick Morillo and Eddie Thoneick, it’s incredible on its own, but the beauty of that song inspired Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys to
throw down with his own freestyle. In our opinion it makes “Live Your Life” even more inspirational. Hit the image below to check it out through Youtube.
SL2 for Serato Scratch Live.
Be Smart, Sell your SL1 & get the SL2.
04/07/2011
They went from the SL1 to the SL3, but now they take a step back and release the SL2. So does it offer anything new? Not really,
just a smaller compact size, without the auxilary in and out, but with a smaller price tag, $499.
So let’s get this straight, while Native Instruments is taking leaps forward with its Traktor 2, Rane is releasing products which keeps things as they are, quite interesting.
What Rane should do is offer a trade in value to all the poor saps that purchased the SL1 within the last eighteen months or so. That would be cool, if your SL1 has serial numbers blank through blank, you can go to the following retail locations with your SL1 and trade up for only $249. Since the SL1 uses the almost useless USB 1.1, it would kind of be the right thing to do, don’t you think.
However if you have a RANE SL1 unit do yourself a favor and sell it on ebay while you can get something for it. For $499 the SL2 is
an excellent entry into the stable world of Serato Scratch Live.
Here’s a link to the official Rane SL2 page.
You’ve got to check this out.
Inspiring piano rendition to “Live Your Life”
by Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys
01/28/2011
The beauty of music, and those that create it, is its ability to constantly evolve. Case in point, “Live Your Life” feat Shawnee
Taylor by Erick Morillo and Eddie Thoneick, it’s incredible on its own, but the beauty of that song inspired Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys to
throw down with his own freestyle. In our opinion it makes “Live Your Life” even more inspirational. Hit the image below to check it out through Youtube.
They went from the SL1 to the SL3, but now they take a step back and release the SL2. So does it offer anything new? Not really,
just a smaller compact size, without the auxilary in and out, but with a smaller price tag, $499.
So let’s get this straight, while Native Instruments is taking leaps forward with its Traktor 2, Rane is releasing products which keeps things as they are, quite interesting.
What Rane should do is offer a trade in value to all the poor saps that purchased the SL1 within the last eighteen months or so. That would be cool, if your SL1 has serial numbers blank through blank, you can go to the following retail locations with your SL1 and trade up for only $249. Since the SL1 uses the almost useless USB 1.1, it would kind of be the right thing to do, don’t you think.
However if you have a RANE SL1 unit do yourself a favor and sell it on ebay while you can get something for it. For $499 the SL2 is
an excellent entry into the stable world of Serato Scratch Live.
Here’s a link to the official Rane SL2 page.
You’ve got to check this out.
Inspiring piano rendition to “Live Your Life”
by Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys
01/28/2011
The beauty of music, and those that create it, is its ability to constantly evolve. Case in point, “Live Your Life” feat Shawnee
Taylor by Erick Morillo and Eddie Thoneick, it’s incredible on its own, but the beauty of that song inspired Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys to
throw down with his own freestyle. In our opinion it makes “Live Your Life” even more inspirational. Hit the image below to check it out through Youtube.
What Rane should do is offer a trade in value to all the poor saps that purchased the SL1 within the last eighteen months or so. That would be cool, if your SL1 has serial numbers blank through blank, you can go to the following retail locations with your SL1 and trade up for only $249. Since the SL1 uses the almost useless USB 1.1, it would kind of be the right thing to do, don’t you think.
However if you have a RANE SL1 unit do yourself a favor and sell it on ebay while you can get something for it. For $499 the SL2 is
an excellent entry into the stable world of Serato Scratch Live.
Here’s a link to the official Rane SL2 page.
You’ve got to check this out.
Inspiring piano rendition to “Live Your Life”
by Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys
01/28/2011
The beauty of music, and those that create it, is its ability to constantly evolve. Case in point, “Live Your Life” feat Shawnee
Taylor by Erick Morillo and Eddie Thoneick, it’s incredible on its own, but the beauty of that song inspired Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys to
throw down with his own freestyle. In our opinion it makes “Live Your Life” even more inspirational. Hit the image below to check it out through Youtube.
Here’s a link to the official Rane SL2 page.
You’ve got to check this out.
Inspiring piano rendition to “Live Your Life”
by Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys
01/28/2011
The beauty of music, and those that create it, is its ability to constantly evolve. Case in point, “Live Your Life” feat Shawnee
Taylor by Erick Morillo and Eddie Thoneick, it’s incredible on its own, but the beauty of that song inspired Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys to
throw down with his own freestyle. In our opinion it makes “Live Your Life” even more inspirational. Hit the image below to check it out through Youtube.
You’ve got to check this out.
Inspiring piano rendition to “Live Your Life”
by Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys
01/28/2011
The beauty of music, and those that create it, is its ability to constantly evolve. Case in point, “Live Your Life” feat Shawnee
Taylor by Erick Morillo and Eddie Thoneick, it’s incredible on its own, but the beauty of that song inspired Emmanuel "Pianist" Stanleys to
throw down with his own freestyle. In our opinion it makes “Live Your Life” even more inspirational. Hit the image below to check it out through Youtube.
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Numark NS6 Video review #3
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Numark NS6 Video review #3
Serato Scratch Live vs Traktor 2
Mobile DJ University - a new page in progress
Virtual DJ review -work in progress
official imixmag T-shirt
DJ EXPO 2012
DJs of the World Page
2011 DJ EXPO COVERAGE
info & contact
About imixmag
imixmag@gmail.com
Occupy Wallstreet page
Numark NS6 & Serato Itch 2.1 review page
Numark NS6 Video review #3
Serato Scratch Live vs Traktor 2
Mobile DJ University - a new page in progress
Virtual DJ review -work in progress
official imixmag T-shirt
DJ EXPO 2012
DJs of the World Page
2011 DJ EXPO COVERAGE
info & contact
About imixmag
imixmag@gmail.com
Occupy Wallstreet page
Serato Scratch Live vs Traktor 2
Mobile DJ University - a new page in progress
Virtual DJ review -work in progress
official imixmag T-shirt
DJ EXPO 2012
DJs of the World Page
2011 DJ EXPO COVERAGE
info & contact
About imixmag
imixmag@gmail.com
Occupy Wallstreet page
Virtual DJ review -work in progress
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DJ EXPO 2012
DJs of the World Page
2011 DJ EXPO COVERAGE
info & contact
About imixmag
imixmag@gmail.com
Occupy Wallstreet page
2011 DJ EXPO COVERAGE
info & contact
About imixmag
imixmag@gmail.com
Occupy Wallstreet page
About imixmag
imixmag@gmail.com
Occupy Wallstreet page
Occupy Wallstreet page
Occupy Wallstreet page