Pioneer is in the Mix with Latest DJM Mixer [10 Mar 10, 8:00am] Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. Professional Sound and Visual Division, is again front and center of the DJ scene as a technology leader with the introduction of the DJM-2000 professional mixer providing new generation digital DJs the ability to creat…
Pioneer 5.1 Channel AV Receivers Deliver Expanded iPhone Experience to the Home Theater [1 Mar 10, 8:00am] Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. today unveils a new line of 5.1 channel A/V receivers that deliver a dynamic music experience to the living room. For the first time, the Pioneer VSX-520-K and VSX-820-K feature wireless Bluetooth® transfer of audio co…
New Technologies Take Navigation to the Next Level [6 Jan 10, 8:00am] Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. today announces an innovative navigation system that leverages the success of the flagship AVIC-Z-series and provides consumers additional ways to enjoy their music entertainment. Pioneer?s new AVIC-X920BT integrates so…
Product Rebate - Get a Free CX-1 Cartridge [1 Mar 10, 8:23pm] Purchase from a turntable listed on the form and get a free CX-1 cartridge!Click to download a printable PDF version *Product rebates are available on new products only. Factory refurbished products do not qualify
NUMARK ANNOUNCES X7 PREMIUM CLUB DJ MIXER [4 Feb 10, 2:09pm] Cumberland, R.I. (Jan. 14, 2010) - Numark, the world's leading manufacturer of DJ technology, announces X7, its new premium club mixer currently under development. Numark will unveil an X7 prototype at the 2010 Winter NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA, b…
NUMARK INTRODUCES V7 - THE TURNTABLE, EVOLVED [13 Jan 10, 6:52pm] Cumberland, R.I. (Jan. 14, 2010) - Numark, the world's leading manufacturer of DJ technology, announces V7, its new motorized turntable software controller. Numark developed V7 in strategic partnership with software developer Serato. Numark will…
The Anatomy of a Mix CD [4 Mar 10, 4:06pm] If you’re trying to break into the DJ business or if you’re already in it and want to get more work, then you should already know you need a solid demo mix CD. Putting together the right mix is no easy task. In fact, it’s like a work of art. Th…
More than a DJ: It takes more than talent [5 Feb 10, 5:14pm] There are talented DJs across the globe and Chicago certainly has no shortage. However, in today’s market it takes a lot more than talent to stand out. I can’t tell you how many DJs have come up to me over the years saying; “When are you going…
The power to guide musical perspective [28 Jan 10, 7:54pm] There was a time when the latest hits were heard in the club before anywhere else. The “music of the streets” was the music in the clubs. Today people are mostly guided more by radio and music videos but why is that? As DJs we have this rare oppo…
Metering using TMC [18 Jan 09, 3:02pm] MeteringMany people are unaware that they can meter their desk on screen using the TMC software provided with the desk. If you have not installed this then download the latest version from the tascam website. It gives full on screen metering for…
Pro tools controller setup [18 Jan 09, 2:57pm] Pro Tools (7.3) Hui Control SetupFig 1First thing to do is set up pro tool. Make sure you have the USB lead plugged in from the DM to your computer. Once pro tools is loaded up go to the {Setup} -> {Peripherals} Section. (fig 1)Fig 2This will…
Vista, XP64 & Vista 64 drivers Now Available. [18 Jan 09, 2:30pm] After many many requests and much testing Vista, XP64 & Vista 64 drivers are now available. Download them now from your local TASCAM Site. Any feedback on these drivers is much appreciated and helps towards making the drivers better on futur…
Fader & Mute Grouping (basic) [27 Oct 08, 4:35pm] This is handy for drum tracks or if you have a whole load of guitars or vocals that you would like to group together. it allows one fader to be the overall master in volume or mute and the rest will just follow.Press the {ALT} + {Link Group} button…
E-mu LONGboard 61, SHORTboard 49 Performance Keyboards [10 Mar 10, 5:56pm] E-mu Systems is now shipping its LONGboard 61 (pictured) and SHORTboard 49. These new 61-note or 49-note USB/MIDI controller keyboards offer 128-voice polyphony and high-quality effects.
JZ Microphones V67 [9 Mar 10, 6:23pm] This new vintage studio mic features the same original design as the V47 in a flask shape with built-in shock-mounting system and swivel mount. It has double-diaphragm capsule that is created using JZ-patented Golden Drops sputtering technology.
Native Instruments Evolve Mutations 2 [9 Mar 10, 6:19pm] This new Kontakt Player–based instrument for movie, TV andgame composers was developed with sounddesign house Heavyocity and powered by the Kontaktengine.
TC Electronic PolyTune [3 Mar 10, 6:46pm] TC Electronic’s PolyTune polyphonic guitar tuner allows the user to tune all strings simultaneously. Simply strum and PolyTune will tell you which strings need tuning.
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VLMC, Open Source Video Editing from VLC Creators – QuickTime Pro Replacement? [4 Jan 10, 7:30pm] Screenshot of an early build by goatmilk on reddit.Some open source software, fairly or unfairly, has acquired a reputation for being “poor man’s” clones of commercial projects, outside the popular acceptance of Linux servers and Firefox brows…
10 Reasons to Look Forward to Tooling Around with Visualist Tools in 2010 [31 Dec 09, 11:08pm] Projection strobing (CC) Paulo Barcelos.This is generally the time of year to look back at 2009. But in the world of visualists, even more than other media, it’s what’s ahead that looks brightest. When I asked earlier this week for the best visu…
Ableton + Max for Live + Jitter = MIDI-Controlled Video [31 Dec 09, 5:04am] Max4Live Jitter-MIDI demo from Greg Lorincz on Vimeo.Ableton’s Max for Live places not only the audio and MIDI capabilities of Max/MSP in Live, but video and 3D as well, in the form of Jitter. There is one significant caveat, in that you can’t l…
NodeBox 2: Free, Python-Powered Tool Gets Visual Patching, Windows Support [30 Dec 09, 6:08pm] Free tools like Processing and OpenFrameworks have provided elegant, quick coding for live graphics, but their interfaces have tended to be code-based. One exception has been the Mac-based Field, which provides graphical patching. Now, you can add No…
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