This new product released by Finland company EKS can be a great addition for computer or laptop based DJs for its easy-to-use, the EKS XP5 Controller is a plug-and-play USB controller that has a very simple and clean design and a small size. A very interesting tool for DJs that don’t want to carry big devices for their shows.

The EKS XP5 Controller features 22 assignable buttons, 4.5? high precision touch-sensitive jog wheel (that can scratch or cue the track and stop the playing), 100mm pitch slider, 4 Hz to 24 kHz frequency response, 106 dB SNR, ASIO and Bison driver support, stereo RCA output and USB 2.0 connector.

This controller is USB powered and comes with the Bison DJ software and USB and RCA cables and works with Windows (2000 or higher) and Mac OS (10.4 or higher).

XP5 is a lightweight plug-and-play controller – a portable solution for a serious digital age DJ looking for top notch sound and professional level features at an affordable price.

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THE BEAMZ INTERACTIVE MUSIC SYSTEM is the latest addition to the rising shift of musical instruments to gaming.

http://thebeamz.com/

Launchpad is a dedicated controller for Ableton Live, co-developed by Novation and Ableton. Perfect for DJing, performing live or working in the studio, Launchpad features a multi-color, 64-button grid, control modes for the Session View and Live’s mixer, two fully-programmable ]]>http://www.elektroaddict.com/new-dj-gears/rss-comments-entry-5358003.xmlGrooveMakerSoftwareiphone appiphone appdancinfreakFri, 21 Aug 2009 23:08:56 +0000http://www.elektroaddict.com/new-dj-gears/2009/8/21/iphone-gets-groovy.html202065:2914079:4969078

Why hire a DJ when you can take all the Glory?

I just came across this mega cool iphone app (GrooveMaker).

This thing gives you access to a new way of creating music. Groovemaker gives you the magic power of a DJ without the need for expensive equipment and carrying heavy cases. I just look forward to hear what the vinyl djs gonna say about this.

GrooveMkaer can automatically remix using its built in loops with one touch.

We all love our iphones and fully embrace the app store concept but is it too much to expect a few innovative dj apps? Fortunately the folks that made mix-emergency (a Serato video app) have introduced a novel concept that’s actually useful. Their app sends out control vinyl through the headphone port so you can use it just like a turntable and control any DVS system with your iphone.

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There’s a huge hype about a DJ/Production software Deadmua5 and Duda (B.S.O.D.) are developing. There’s not much details about what this software can do. We all know it’ll be coming out late 2009. Apparently, Deadmau5 has been using the software in his liveset for the last 6 months.

I’m sensing an info leak just around the corner.

Ontario, Canada /Music Industry Newswire/ — ASK Video Interactive Media, a leading creator of software tutorials on DVD, announces a new two-part series on Live 8, Ableton’s latest software for composing, producing, and performing music. Ableton Live expert Morgan Pottruff (aka Morg) returns in this updated series to bring you 66 high-quality videos for more than 6 hours of instruction on 2 DVDs. Level 1 is designed to get new users up a running quickly as well as brief intermediate and advanced on new features and functionality in version 8. Level 1 begins with basics such as Installation, Setup, The Menus, Browser, The Control Bar, and The Mixer and takes you through Warping, Effects, MIDI and ReWire.

Soundplant 26.1 is a self-contained digital audio performance program that turns your computer keyboard into a fully customizable sample-triggering device (yes, your QUERTY keyboard!). It allows the assignment of sound files of unlimited size to virtually any keyboard keys, with no external devices needed and no MIDI involved.

Have you been dreaming of the ultimate midi controller? The Jazzmutant Lemur is too pricy, the Akai is doesn’t have dedicated DJ EQs, the VCM-600 is too heavy and big.

Why not create your own controller? Watch this video by Moldover and brace yourself to the future of Djing….the controllerism.

Jean Michelle Jarre “Mj”, known on the European club circuit, has shifted gears and taken Ibiza by storm with his brand new Wii remote. After years of experimental music and new controller possibilities, Jean stepped into the video game world of Djing.

Jean explains his shift, “I really cant ever go back to creating ground breaking music after I discovered the joys of triggering quantized clips in Ableton”

I wonder if he would encorporate DJ Hero next?