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Otus is Finnished
Sorry, couldn’t resist that one. Anyway, those clever Fins at EKS have finally released the eagerly awaited next gen MIDI controller Otus…
Traktor Makes PROgress
This is the second time in a month that I’ve put fingers to keys to write about Native Instrument’s Traktor. After highlighting Richie’s inspirational videos a couple of weeks ago, it now turns out that both Traktor and Traktor Scratch are receiving a major update that will be available next Saturday. But what do these new PRO versions of the software have in store for us?
New MacBook a Laptop DJ’s Delight?
It’s less than an inch thick and weighs in at four and a half pounds. So it’s small, light, and, with the new metal case, sturdier than the old MacBook. All plus points for the laptop DJ…
How to Drive Your Traktor - Richie Hawtin Style
Richie Hawtin is a magician. His live sets are a mind-blowing blend of sounds woven together to create unique compositions. How does he achieve such spellbinding results? By using cutting edge DJ software and controllers set up in his own unique way…
Will DaScratch Start a Revolution?
Well I’m not sure about that, but it certainly seems impressive. Looking a bit like it might be Darth Vader’s TV remote, this new MIDI control surface is only a little bigger than a VHS tape. (For those of you that can still remember what one looks like!)…