teCH awards 2013 Best CluB soundsystem Serious soundsystems that are rocking the dancefloors across the globe. WInneR
D&B audiotechniK
Price on aPPlication
HYPE Precision engineering and
quality.
GRIPE Some of the earlier attempts at club installs have met with less than enthusiastic responses.
VOID
Price on aPPlication
HYPE Huge tight bass response and cabinet designs to die for.
GRIPE If you don’t like Void’s
sound you need your ears testing.
Void’s reputation has gone through the roof of late thanks to their beautifully designed speaker cabinets that look every bit as good as they sound.
TECH VERDICT 8/10
FunktIOn One
Price on aPPlication HYPE One of the world’s best-known PA brands
delivers its sound loud and clear.
GRIPE Some people can find the sound a little harsh.
Thanks to clever marketing and decent sound Funktion One are possibly the most recognisable name in club sound and their systems can be found in some of the world’s best clubs and venues.
TECH VERDICT8/10 JBL Price on aPPlication
HYPE The original Fabric Room One soundsystem used JBL loudspeakers.
GRIPE Their reputation for sound and build quality has slipped in recent times.
Once riding high and even being installed at Fabric, JBL’s reputation has taken a beating of late when it comes to club soundsystems.
TECH VERDICT7/10 dJ tools inCorporating FX
MIxeD In key 5
$58
HYPE Easy-to-use with good tutorials and on-screen hints.
GRIPE The accuracy isn’t always
fantastic.
A great way to learn the skills of harmonic mixing, that can give DJs a massive shortcut to learning this vital skill.
TECH VERDICT7/10
nuMaRk orbit
$99
HYPE A feature-packed compact MIDI controller that is wireless and USB rechargeable.
GRIPE While the Orbit can be
PIOneeR rMX 1000
$999
HYPE It can be added to any DJ set-up to bring cutting-edge plug-in-style FX without needing a laptop involved, and also a great addition to any studio production set-up.
GRIPE Lack of digital or pro DJ link connectivity.
The RMX1000 is the perfect addition to any DJ set-up to expand the FX functionality, and a great way to achieve laptop-style FX and sampler capabilities without needing a laptop in the club.
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djmag.com TECH VERDICT9/10
used as a wearable MIDI controller it is probably best not to do so.
A truly innovative MIDI controller like nothing else on the market that is crammed full of technological treats and has been crafted beautifully.
TECH VERDICT 8.5/10
nOVatIOn launchPad S
$159.99
HYPE New high-powered LEDs, a Launchpad app for the iPad and FL Studio integration bring the Launchpad to the fore once again.
GRIPE The improvements are not
revolutionary and a few features such as velocity sensitivity are still missing.
The Launchpad S is the evolution of the original Launchpad and while the improvements are subtle they do bring a lot to the table in terms of overall functions especially considering the modest asking price.
TECH VERDICT8/10
kORg KP3+
$349
HYPE A high quality professional sampler and effects unit with touchpad interface and even more killer effect programs to play with.
GRIPE There is little to tempt
existing KP3 owners to upgrade.
Korg’s flagship Kaoss Pad has been improved and upgraded while keeping the best elements of the previous incarnation to create a truly wonderful portable effects unit.
TECH VERDICT 8.5/10
The tools to enhance your DJing performances.
German-engineered loudspeakers that are making headway against the better-known competition.
TECH VERDICT 7.9/10
MaRtIn auDIO
Price on aPPlication HYPE British design and build quality with an enviable reputation,
not to mention a vast amount of venue installs.
GRIPE Martin boxes tend to look industrial and business-like rather than funky or refined.
Martin Audio has built up a fantastic range of audio products that are both good value for money as well as being extremely well-built, not to mention sounding awesome.
TECH VERDICT8/10
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