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Korg has announced the launch of Gravis, the footwear and bag Numark enters the DJ software mar- On the way from PCDJ is PCDJ-VJ, a German DJ kit manufacturer, Re-loop Although the origins of the company
the KP3, the third incarnation of their specialist, have produced a new ket with a program called Cue, based new beat-based digital software mixer has announced the release of a date from 1965, ECLER presented the
iconic Kaoss Pad DJ effects and range of DJ holdalls in collaboration on Atomix Productions’ Virtual DJ for real-time audio and video control, limited edition version of their top of A4, its first mixer, back in the 1970s:
sampler module. This version includes with U.S. retailer Turntable Lab. There program. With flexible audio I/O, Cue which includes the ability to mix-in the range headphones. The RH-3500 a simple four channel unit oriented
a large number of improvements and are three bags in the range, all with can be used in many different con- live video feeds. PCDJ-VJ comes Ltd comes in an en vogue all-white to Super 8 film sound edition. The
additions, the volume of effects not a 600D x 400D nylon exterior with figurations and with a wide range of with two video mixing players and a livery, with not only the chassis made company then grew in the ‘70s with
only increased from 100 to 128, but PEVA backing and 210D nylon lining, hardware, plus the program supports preview window, full transport controls of pure white plastics, but also the the boom of disco and tourism and
the originals benefit from all-new starting with the simple DJ Messenger both audio and video mixing. Mixing and a pitch adjustment facility of +/- padding, cable and pouch. Whether launched the AC-4, a high fidelity
algorithms and new ones include Bag, designed to hold 50 records and features include instant beat-sync and 52%. Included in the mixer section is this kind of look is really practical mixer designed to meet the most
a grain shifter, decimator, vintage with a front pocket for accessories. an overlay waveform for matching an EQ and crossfader curve control. for the kind of DJ booths Knowledge demanding sound requirements of the
analogue style filter and expanded The DJ Gig Bag boasts a 75 slate beats, plus adjustable on-the-fly loop While elsewhere the beat-lock engine frequents we’re not so sure, but if time, in discos, theatres, cinemas and
EQs. Moving beyond effects, there capacity, padded laptop compartment and hot cue facilities. Additionally, allows one click beat-sync, plus there you want to make a statement before recording studios. The new AC-6 is
are also drum grooves and vocoder and multiple exterior pockets, while Cue comes with a variety of onboard is an auto-beat loop feature, master you’ve even mixed a tune then this is a tribute to those old school mixers,
and synthesizer sounds inspired by at the top of the range is the DJ effects and a loop and sampler tempo facility and the scope to set up one way to do it. As you would expect reflecting their simple and robust de-
their RADIUS synth. Elsewhere the Wheelie with telescopic handle. This section, the latter meaning that only to ten cue points per track. In addition the headphone design allows the ear sign and built with the best analogue
sampler section has been extended holds 150 records, has a removable having two main playback decks to this PCDJ-VJ comes with a bank of cups to swivel and fold away when components on the market. Features
to four sample pads, a re-sampling rear panel so the bag can be used doesn’t restrict you to just two layers real-time video transitions and effects, not in use, with connections via gold- on the AC-6 include 20 stereo inputs
feature has been added plus the new as a crate, and includes an additional of sound; while a searchable library you can punch in text across the plated jack and mini-jack, housed and five outputs (two balanced);
FX release facility adds a delay tail padded case for 45s and exterior means you’ll be able to find the track output screen, perform a slide show, on the end of a straight, single-sided three-band EQ on all six channels; an
to the end of an effect to avoid any pocket for kit such as Serato Scratch. that you want in a flash. Also included plus use the software with time-code cable; while in terms of tech specs, auxiliary send and return facility and
wet to dry drop outs. Full details from Currently being sported by A-Trak, Mr is a record and broadcast facility, vinyl and turntables. Find out more the frequency response of the RH- PFL monitoring. For full details, see
www.korg.co.uk Scruff and many others, go to www. making this a comprehensive package from
www.pcdj.co.uk 3500 Ltd is rated at 3Hz-25kHz. Full
www.eclerdjdivision.com
gravisfootwear.com for more. for the wannabe digital DJ. Full specs details from
www.reloop.com
from
www.numark.com
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