German company Reloop is quickly gaining popularity in America thanks to its excellent build quality and innovative product design. Nowhere are these two characteristics more evident than in the Reloop Contour Interface Edition. My first impression of the Contour was that it looked like a modified knock-off of the Native [...]
For years I’ve been torn between many different computer-based recording solutions, both lightweight/economical and extensive/expensive. Until now, most software solutions have managed to cover all the basics of recording pretty well, often with one outstanding feature, like Ableton’s clip view or Logic’s bundled synths. Finally, one program seems to have [...]
American Audio recently rolled out a new, updated version of its VMS4 mixer, the VMS4.1. It retains all the VMS4’s greatest features and functionality, but also offers some marked improvements on the old design, primarily focusing on the sound quality. I had never noticed many problems when playing with the [...]
For years, I’ve stood in envy of those veteran mixologists and even successful newcomers lucky enough to have the privilege of owning their very own mixer from Pioneer’s esteemed DJM product line. As four channels become more and more of a necessity, the older, more affordable units become [...]
The first time I held the new Reloop Mixage Interface Edition in my hands, I just knew I was one power button away from something really, really huge. Fortunately, the Mixage did not disappoint. Built like a Kontrol S4 and equipped with enough controls to solidly outperform its price peers, [...]
With the rise of DJ controllers and mixers providing varied and adaptable sources of playback, American Audio has recently released the Versadeck, a combination MIDI controller, 2-channel mixer, sound card, and USB playback device. Combining all of these things into one package seems like it would make for a great [...]
Following on the success of the VMS4, American Audio recently released the all-new VMS2 combination mixer and MIDI controller. Like its 4-channel predecessor, which I reviewed two months ago, the VMS2 has a fully computer-independent mixer section that can be used to juggle two analog audio sources, PC [...]
Take a stroll through the DJ section of your local music store and you’ll find a seemingly never-ending array of all-in-one MIDI controllers ready to kickstart your future career as an in-demand club DJ at a reasonable price. Over in the corner, you might notice some analog mixers and turntables, [...]
The DJ Console 4-Mx, one of Hercules’ latest entries into the world of 4-deck mixer/controller/soundcards, is a mid-sized metal mixing machine with enough buttons, knobs, and special features to provide formidable competition for most controllers on the market today. Weighing in at seven pounds, the portability, functionality, and modern styling of [...]
From analog turntables and mixers to CDJs and digital MIDI controllers, Numark seems to have extended its reach into every aspect of modern DJing. Nowhere is this more apparent than with the release of the MixDeck, an all-in-one DJ system designed to accommodate every medium of audio input in common [...]