It’s been another wild year at one of the largest trade shows in the industry, and over the last few days, myself and the entire DJTT editorial team have been hard at work bringing you the latest and greatest from the convention floor. NAMM is over, and we’re getting back to normal DJTT articles very soon, but we wanted to compile one final post with a summary of every new DJ product we covered this year. Last year we had the tounge in cheek “nammies” that were given out to our...
When was the last time you found yourself craving a keytar? Today’s probably a great day to start- at NAMM 2012 Alesis revealed the brand new Vortex, a MIDI Keytar made to bring performance elements to producer/DJs who play sets in DAWs. The potential for exciting MIDI mappings is extensive, and the unit even has a built-in accelerometer that can detect two types of motion. Full quick look video after the jump! Manufacturer: Alesis Product Name : Vortex Price: $249 – $300 Release...
We break down the best beat-makers on the internet. If you want to produce high-quality music, these are your best options. If you’re already producing music, you’re probably using one of these programs. Robust and creative, Ableton tends to attract the most professional musicians. It has everything a music producer needs, including real-time editing, high-quality audio recording, and several powerful synthesizers. Thousands of hours of work have been invested into this beat making...
We know about the wealth, fame and prestige, but what else do DJs bring to a relationship? 5) DJs are freaky people: they like playing with needles and wax 4) DJs make people move in ways they didn’t even know they could move 3) DJs have talented hands, and are equally as good at scratching as they are at finesse 2) DJs practice and plan their routines, but it doesn’t mean we can’t tear it up when we sense a different mood 1) DJs consider it their job to get you hot,...
Renting DJ equipment can be an overwhelming task. If you’re only going to need a DJ for one night, you may not want to pay top dollar. Theoretically, the next best option is to rent equipment. Renting DJ equipment works well if you have a friend or relative who can actually DJ. Not only do you avoid the costs of hiring a DJ for the night, but you add a personal touch to the sound of the event. Individuals and companies have risen to meet the demand for rented equipment. If you...
Should you become a DJ? There are certainly no shortage of perks. Here are some of the best reasons to become a DJ. While top DJs like Deadmau5 and Tiesto can make over $100,000 per show, average DJs at clubs and special events are also making bank. Take a look through your local Craigslist or classifieds section and you’ll find plenty of people looking for DJs for their weddings, bar mitzvahs, KKK meetings, whatever. These gigs can pay anywhere from $300 to $3,000, or $75-200/hour....
Last week we looked at ten ways to get into digital DJ software for less than $100. Let’s take it to the next logical step and add some cost effective hardware controls to the software and really get into DJing on the computer. Today Ean and Chris will go through the best options for purchasing controllers from $50-$500, and look for the best value. Ok, the software thing is going great but now you want a little more than just a keypad to trigger effects and mix between tunes.The time...