When you review as much DJing, production, and performing gear as Crossfadr does, there are pieces that are good and serviceable and there are others that make you go “Wow, who invented this?!” – in a good way, obviously. Cerwin-Vega’s P-Series P1500X and P1800SX powered speakers fall into this latter [...]
When mentioning how I planned to spend my Memorial Day weekend to friends and family, there are few cities in the world that elicit quite the same response as when Detroit is mentioned as your target destination. Those who know automatically get it, but those who don't, simply haven’t a [...]
The Focusrite Scarlett 18i20, a USB 2.0 interface with eight mic preamps, is the latest in a new generation of audio interfaces designed to specifically work with computers. Focusrite claims it’s the USB 2.0 complement to the Saffire PRO 40; however, while the Scarlett 18i20 includes many decent features and [...]
The Pioneer DDJ-SX is a DJ controller specifically intended for use with the Serato DJ application. While the DJ controller market has been swarmed with dozens of clones recently, the DDJ-SX really is a formidable package. It features a four channel mixer, two capacitive jog wheels and the obligatory set of [...]
By now, many in the music production realm are familiar with the “classic” dubstep sound. affectionately labeled “wobble bass,” this sound is created by taking a simple oscillator and applying a low pass filter with a LFO applied to the filter cutoff, resulting in the iconic “wob, wob” heard in [...]
To even professional DJs based in the U.S., Akiyama is a lesser-known brand. But this company, based just outside of Barcelona, has been attempting to match the quality of its products with global recognition. In business since 1986, Akiyama remains at the forefront with a knowledgeable staff of third-generation professionals [...]
Something exciting is afoot in Toronto. The electronic music community is beginning to stretch it legs and is setting its sights on consolidating its networks through a project called Studiofeed. Long a bustling hub for electronic music, Toronto’s underground is no longer content with operating in the shadows and has [...]
I know most of you won't read this...but I'm a 16-year-old house producer from Nigeria and... The bane of many upcoming artists—regardless of level of talent—is the oftentimes difficult process of making their name known in their respective entertainment world. As many unknown artists can tell you, level of talent [...]
So you learned how to DJ. You’re devoted, you practice often and hell, you’ve got good taste. You’ve got a set on soundcloud that has gotten some play and you’re beginning to be noticed by more of your friends. Some have even asked you to play at their parties. You’re [...]
DJs’ long-time favorite Technics 1200 turntables are no more. Does that mean the “traditional” form of DJing has died out? As much as DJs gravitated away from turntables and toward CDJs, and eventually to laptops and controllers, over the past 15 years, many still have a soft spot for the [...]