Categoria: Digital Audio

Beatport: https://www.beatport.com/release/oracle-ep/182633001 Bastian Bux feat Anon – Linna (Original Mix) 02 Bastian Bux – Oracle (Coyu "90s" Remix) 03 Bastian Bux – Prinzen (Original Mix) 04 Bastian Bux – Oracle (Original Mix) Bastian Bux delivers his third EP on the label and shows the evolution of his own sound, now in a more techno way but remaining the big melodies and complex harmonies. In this release we can find the very first vocal track of Bux, an emotional and beautiful song called “Linna”. “Oracle” is introspective techno with a mental arpeggio ready to burn your brain off. Coyu did a ravey, fat, 90s techno style remix of this track, bringing the original vibes to another level. The final track is “Prinzen”, epic proggy techno for music lovers. Bastian continues growing securely along this path, step by step, and he is becoming one of the nice surprises of the last months.Artwork by GaAsMastering by www.pobla.es

Lee Cabrera – Shake It (Move a Little Closer) (2016 Remixes) are OUT NOW on Spinnin' Remixes. Listen / download at your favorite service: https://LeeCabrera.lnk.to/ShakeIt_MoveaLittleCloser_2016RemixesStay up to date on more Spinnin' artists & music here! ► http://spinninrecords.comLee Cabrera’s classic tune Shake It (Move A Little Closer) gets revived by some of the best out there. Joe Stone blows things up with a heavy build up and cool, dark vibe, while Antonio Giacca lets the track lean on a steady groove, working in steady horns and piano chords. Both versions are made for the floor, bringing this timeless tune to a new 2016 highlight. Better shake it again!Follow Antonio Giacca:http://www.antoniogiacca.comhttp://www.facebook.com/antoniogiaccahttp://www.twitter.com/antoniogiacca

We first heard of Qbert’s Thud Rumble working with Intel over a year ago, with the goal to bring microcomputers into the DJ booth and eventually replace laptops. Yesterday, at Intel’s IDF keynote, Qbert showed off a prototype of their Invader mixer – with a touchscreen display showing Traktor Pro on the mixer. Keep reading for what we know so far.

Thud Rumble Invader Mixer With Intel Inside

• Gear: Invader mixer (prototype)
• Designer: Thud Rumble
• Expected Price: $ 1,699
• Availability: Shipping end of 2016

Say hello to Qbert’s dream laptop-free mixer? These prototypes units are still very much basic test runs – but so far the feature set seems to be:

• touchscreen display (looks to be about a 10″ screen)
• two-channel mixing section
• EQ / browse encoders / knobs still seem to be in development
• 8 cue buttons (arcade buttons) for each deck
• Windows 10 / Intel processor
• currently no soundcard, although they are “working with Native Instruments” to have an audio interface made
• additional HDMI out for video mixing

In terms of size, the final Invader mixer could be “as thin as two centimeters” with feet to adjust it up to standard mixer/turntable height. But with a smaller surface area touching the DJ booth, it’ll be critical for those feet to be super grippy, especially since so much lateral motion (cutting on the crossfader and channel faders)

For now, these prototypes are very much just that – it’s not a final mixer by any means. Check out the above photo – at this stage, the Invader mixer is appears to just be just a MIDI controller with a built-in touchscreen to the faceplate, and a computer sitting underneath. There’s not even a back I/O section yet – in these prototypes they’re using external Traktor sound cards.

But Is A Mixer With A Computer Inside It Really Better?

“[…] the Invader negates the need to drag your personal data around with you. Fainer points out that you already have to carry a mixer around. “You don’t want to be carrying your laptop around too. You have your whole life on that thing,” he says.” – Engadget

We’re not entirely sure that this type of logic works for many DJs who aren’t dedicated touring professional turntablists. Most working DJs:

• buy new songs that live and are organized on their laptop without transferring them to a second computer (maybe a USB stick for CDJ users)
• tweak and adjust their DJ software settings on their laptop without needing their mixer nearby
• use their laptop for multiple purposes
• often use other people’s mixers and don’t carry their own to each gig

The other drawbacks to having a mixer with a computer inside include:

• needing to always have a keyboard and mouse ready if anything goes wrong
• it’s only really useful for DJing having a big mixer in the way means it’s nearly unusable as a normal machine
• always will need wall power as it’s a desktop computer – not a laptop with a battery (a power glitch will mean a complete restart)

Share your thoughts in the comments;
Would you want a dedicated computer inside of a DJ mixer?

Other Similar Mixer/Computer Projects

While Thud Rumble might be the first company to successfully get a mixer with a built-in computer to market, we’ve covered a number of other similar projects right here on DJ Techtools.

It’s very much worth nothing that the OBMFLM4 mixer that we covered last November, designed by Sean Ober – looks very similar to Thud Rumble’s Invader prototype – built-in  screen, and a plethora of arcade buttons all over the face. Very different purpose – but very similar concept.

[header photo and additional photos of the Thud Rumble prototype via our friends at Engadget in their full article on the Invader]

Autore: DJ TechTools

Traxsource: defct.de/FEStsBeatport: defct.de/FESbpFour of the freshest producers from around the world come together on ‘Searching’ by Fred Everything, featuring the vocals of London songwriter Jinadu. With a trio of versions courtesy of Fred, the release opens up with the brand new Acoustic Mix, and also includes the original version and Lazy Dub. Atjazz, Deetron and Jazzuelle are on remixing duties, each exploring the deepest edges of this beautifully contemplative track in their own unique ways. Fred Everything’s fellow Lazy Days label mate Atjazz has come up with two versions of ‘Searching’. His extended remix amps up the bass, while giving the gorgeous vocals room to breathe. The Floor Dub takes the instrumental in a different direction, giving it extra funk with layers of syncopated percussion. Swiss producer Deetron has applied his boundless skills to ‘Searching’, also coming up with a remix and a dub version. Both versions increase the tempo of the original track, giving it more sense of pace and urgency. Jazzuelle is a rising star from South Africa who is part of the Atjazz family in the UK. Fred Everything has previously named Jazzuelle among his favourite South African producers so it makes sense that he got him on board for this. His remix is cool and collected, pleasingly laidback with a gradual, blossoming build.Defected Muzu: http://po.st/sbmuzuDefected YouTube is the home of house music with artists including MK, Sam Divine, Noir, Copyright, Nick Curly, Dennis Ferrer http://defected.com http://twitter.com/defectedrecordshttp://facebook.com/defectedrecordshttp://soundcloud.com/defectedrecordshttp://mixcloud.com/defectedrecordshttp://defectedrecords.tumblr.comhttp://instagram.com/defectedrecords

Portablism is making waves, with more DJs delivering scratch routines in the wild. While some companies have already created equipment that has been co-opted by the portablism movement, there hasn’t been very much gear made just for this audience – until now. Introducing the PTO1 Scratch turntable from Numark. The new turntable is the only all-in-one solution featuring a mini-speaker and crossfader built-in.

• Product: PT01 Scratch
• Manufacturer: Numark
• Price: $ 129
• Availability: Later this year

The PT01 Scratch is a revamp of the now-discontinued PT01 Turntable that was marketed as a turntable for vinyl enthusiasts to “find those hidden gems and lost classics in any record store [… with] your own private listening station.” This updated model takes a different direction and is made specifically for scratch DJs.

The unit features a built-in crossfader switch aka the Adjustable Scratch Switch™ which is said to perform longer than ordinary faders, and is replaceable. The Adjustable Scratch Switch can also be positioned for either right-handed or left-handed scratching styles. The turntable can be set to 33 1/3, 45, and 78 RPM and has a built-in cartridge.

For audio, DJs can easily connect their phone or any audio source with a 1/8″ stereo connection to scratch to the beat. However, the PT01 Scratch can also connect to standard DJ equipment using RCA outputs. A headphone output is available in 1/4” or 1/8” connections for private listening.

The PT01 Scratch runs on six AA batteries and can also be plugged into an outlet via the included AC adapter. DJs also have the option of connecting the turntable to a laptop via USB to record vinyl digitally. It is unclear whether this records the input from the needle or the overall master channel.

This turntable is poised to be an affordable investment into portablism DJ culture. Given the simplicity, this could be a nice piece of gear to bring on the road for some fun, care-free scratching without the complexity of setting up standard DJ gear.

The PT01 Scratch will be released later this year at a suggested retail price of $ 129. 

Autore: DJ TechTools