Two turntables and a microphone? Takes more than that to be a DJ. Here are links to websites and stories about the equipment, gear, and products that DJs use to rock the crowd.
Numark NS7 Performance Controller Review - Review of Numark NS7 Performance Controller
Numark Omni Control Review - Review of the Omni Control by Numark
Tonium Pacemaker - Review of the Tonium Pacemaker
Tonium Pacemaker - Review of the Tonium Pacemaker
Ultrasone DJ1 Pro Headphones - Review of Natural Surround Sound DJ1 Pro Headphones
They say everything gets better with age, and DJing is no exception. I
can remember the days of lugging around crates of records weighing 50
pounds each. Of course I was in better shape then. Nowadays, the older
and wiser me carries an all-in-one system comprising of a laptop, a
USB MIDI controller and a pair of headphones altogether weighing less
than 10 pounds. Wonder how that's possible? Let me introduce you to
the VCM-100 from Vestax.
Stanton DaScratch Controller Preview
Akai MPD32 MIDI/USB Software Control Surface Review
Stanton Uberstand Laptop Stand Review
The Stanton T.90 is a USB turntable that, in conjunction with Audacity or Cakewalk Pyro 5 (included on a disc with the deck), enables the user to rip vinyl directly into a digital format (.WAV or .mp3). It is also a fully-functional turntable with expansive pitch control and direct-drive.
As the digital revolution takes a firm hold on the music industry, it
has become ever more apparent that the reputation of any DJ worth his
salt is more than just "two turntables and a microphone." Today's
successful DJ is an organized, portable and image-conscious
entertainment package, and nothing defines "professional" better than
something that brings all of those defining qualities together in
perfect harmony.
Numark TTi USB Review - USB Turntable with Pitch Control & Universal Dock
A DJ, just like an artist, grows over time as they are exposed to new
influences. Its taken a few months, but I am now ready to review the
Vestax VCI-100 DJ MIDI Controller. You will notice how my experience
with the Total Control has affected my review of the Vestax VCI-100.
Prior to my purchasing Numark's IDJ2 iPod mixing console, I
had been using Numark's Virtual DJ software program, utilizing the
20-day trial version but it also meant that I had to schlep my laptop
to and from the place where I would be DJing, the Gnarly Vine wine
bar, located 15 minutes from my apartment in downtown New Rochelle,
New York. I chose the IDJ2 platform versus using "real" turntables,
which I've never owned, or CD-based mixers, which I own but haven't
used in years...
M-AUDIO Torq Xponent - Advanced DJ Performance/Production System Review
M-AUDIO Xponent Deck Controller
Ultimate DJ Gear Producer Bag - UDG Producer Bag
Ultimate DJ Gear Producer Bag - UDG Producer Bag
Numark Total Control - The Ultimate DJ Software Controller
M-Audio Fast Track USB Interface
Numark NuVJ - Video Mixing Console and Performance Tool
The Denon 2000 was a revolutionary product that lead DJs to the CD world - now you can scratch with Mp3s!
Do you need the right shoes to DJ?
Cutting-edge, well crafted modern wood furniture designed for discjockeys, nightclubs and music lovers. Have lots of music in a cramped space? - Try the coffee tables. Don't have room for two turntables? Try the floating coffin. In case you are wondering what's on any dj's holiday wish list...
Do you love dance music so much that you want to wear it? Electric 7 Clorthing presents a line of t-shirts inspired by the beats. Retro designs featuring mixers, turntables and robots are printed on tshirts in bold primary colors. The store takes pride in selling merchandise that is sweatshop-free.
It's fashion week in New York, so now's a good time to look at fashion and dance music.
Final Scratch allows you to work with digital music (mp3s, laptop) using your hands and a special record of time-code - a truly groundbreaking technology that bridges the old school and the new school..
NAMM, the International Music Products Association, held its Summer Session in Nashville, allowing me to peruse through all the new equipment that will soon be hitting the market. Working my way through the auditorium, I searched out the gear that DJs will be lusting after and found a few common trends (DVD mixing and Turntable-controlled CD players) as well as some other interesting pieces.
Drop them, bounce them, get 'em wet - Pioneer CD players won't skip. Their mixers are acclaimed for incredible effects valuable for any DJ.
Over the past few years, I have noticed a gradual change (for the worse) in my perception of music and sounds, finally last year June 2003 I had an extensive doctor's evaluation and my diagnosis is that I have permanent hearing damage as a direct result of my exposure to high decibel music. My hearing damage curve is what is commonly called a "musician's curve". My hearing loss from constant exposure to extremely loud music is PERMANENT, now that it is gone, I can not get it back.
Oakie swears by the Rane mixer family and you can find the Rane MP series in many clubs across the world. Check out the DJ Tech information to answer your indepth techie questions.
Vinyl lovers swear by Technics turntables as the industry standard..
All the big name DJs claim UDG bags are "the best," "perfect for travelling DJ," and "designed for real work."
Vestax features DJ equipment lines aimed at everyone from entry levels to supreme master turntablists like Qbert. Check out their Handytrax - a portable turntable!
Vinyl Farewell - Truth or Fiction?
