Modern music, and that includes EDM and nearly all other genres, has gone through a push-pull relationship with the past. In modern times, producers strive for the most convenient, quick, and lightweight digital technology, be it a laptop and a USB device for DJing or an iPad, but long for [...]
A couple of years ago, I had the chance to test out Mixvibes Cross, a full featured DVS system from the French company Mixvibes. Although I was skeptical at first, I ended up being very impressed by the quality and stability of the product. More recently, Mixvibes announced its first [...]
The iPad has appeared to be the next step for DJing technology since 2010. At the time, on a crude level, multiple apps for samples, sequencing, and other functions could be run simultaneously to create music on the fly. But, technology has moved at a rapid pace since then. Not [...]
In a world full of DJ apps for $9.99 or less, a $47.99 app definitely stands out. DJ Player by iMect Ltd is one such app. DJ Player advertises itself as a “PREMIUM DJing solution for iOS devices.” Well, it already has the premium price tag, but is this merely [...]
Ultraísta, the multimedia trio comprised of vocalist/artist Laura Bettinson and multi-instrumentalist/producers Nigel Godrich and Joey Waronker are pleased to announce their self-titled debut album will be released on November 5th through I Am Fortified. Founded in London in 2011 on a mutual love of Afrobeat, electronic and dance music, visual art and tequila, Ultraísta has created 10 tracks of exquisitely crafted [...]
There’s an area between being simply a DJing enthusiast and a full-fledged professional, one that calls for higher-quality gear but is filled with low-paying gigs. Behringer’s NOX series DJ Mixers, particularly the NOX606, breach that gray zone. One of the more affordable but still professional options, NOX606 and the rest [...]
His Neapolitan origins combined with a strong passion for Chinese classic literature certainly contribute to make this dj/producer/live performer one of the most versatile figures in the Italian club scenario. Since a “double face identity” was in need to help expressing his most intimate part, Franky B creating his own [...]
Let's face it, DJing has always been cool, and continues to rise in popularity as technological advances are made. As a result of this, it seems like the term "DJ" is often used to stir up interest in a product or app that actually has very little to do with [...]
The Orb featuring Lee Scratch Perry Video Premiere - New Single: ‘Soulman’ ‘Soulman’ is an atmospheric, bass-heavy slo-mo house groove adorned with Perry’s spiritual proclamations, which comes complete with killer remixes. Villod AKA Ricardo Villalobos & Max Loderbauer deliver thirteen minutes of quirky abstract brilliance, utilising a low-fi bossa nova beat, perhaps [...]
This week, I had the privilege of testing out a great little VJ app appropriately named "vjay". Vjay was developed by the German company, Algoriddim, who is also responsible for the widely popular "djay" iPad app. Basically, vjay is a lot like DJay, but with video support (duh). It's a [...]