Mackie announces the shipping of its new d.pro dj mixers, d.2 pro (2 channels) and d.4 pro (4 channels), with built-in FireWire connectivity, with 24bit/96Khz sampling rates, for multitrack recording/playback on Mac or PC. FireWire connectivity allows you to record your sets and original music productions directly to your computer without any additional hardware. This makes it a complete solution for building mix CDs, recording podcasts, broadcasts, and so on.
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After several months from introduction of this interesting gadget to the media, swedish tech company Tonium Laboratories announces that Pacemaker dj system is finally getting to be released.
Pacemaker is a 164×69.6×22.8 dj mp3 player that allows two tracks to be played simultaneously and boasts all the functionality of a full, professional DJ set up. The intelligent software will automatically work out the BPMs (beats per minute) of each of your tracks, enabling you to quickly learn to match the beats between two tracks and create a DJ mix. Pacemaker works with both PC and MAC and supports all the major audio formats including MP3, WAV, AAC, OGG and FLAC files.
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Numark, leading manufacturer of products for DJs, has started shipping since yesterday the industry’s first DJ mixing console with Universal Dock for iPod, that features the ability to scratch, control pitch, key-lock, and simultaneously play two songs from a single iPod.

The iDJ2 features an innovative new iPod docking system that allows users to play two songs simultaneously from a single iPod, without the need of a computer. With iDJ2, DJs can hook up multiple mass storage devices including additional iPods, thumb drives, and external USB hard drives through rear panel USB ports. In addition, the iDJ2 comes complete with line inputs for any audio source including a microphone, CD players and turntables.
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M-Audio has announced shipment of the Torq Xponent integrated hardware/software DJ system. Engineered by M-Audio’s SynchroScience Design Group, the package includes the Torq DJ software and the Xponent hardware control surface that puts all that power right at your fingertips. This completely integrated system combines the features of a standard two-channel DJ mixer with the controls of a pair of DJ CD players, letting you cue, mix and scratch digital files without touching the host computer. (more…)

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TASCAM TEAC presents a nice innovative pocket CD and mp3 player for dj’s named CD-DJ1. The measures are: 155×275x60mm (6.06″w X 2.18″h X 10.56″d) while the weight is exactly 1 kilogram. It’s CD-R/RW compatible and it plays files in MP3 format. It features CUE, seamless LOOP, MASTER TEMPO and PITCH control. 100 dB of dynamic, and the sound range cover all frequencies from 20Hz to 20kHz.
This small tabletop player is also compatible with TASCAM’s award winning TT-M1 CD/MP3 Scratch Controller, so you can use your existing turntable and any vinyl record to mix and scratch MP3s and CD audio without the need of any special coded vinyl.

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Futuremusic has an article about the new hybrid cd turntables products announced by Numark, that will be available in May - June. They write: “The X2 Hybrid is the perfect combination of a vinyl turntable and a CD turntable. With its high-torque direct drive motor, aluminum platter and fully adjustable tone-arm. it behaves just like your beloved 1200, but now you can front-load a CD and utilize the same vinyl mixing mechanics. Just awesome! The HDX is one of the most advanced DJ turntables available with USB 2.0 ports, an 8X CD reader, and an onboard 80 GB hard drive that supports MP3, WMA, and WAV media formats”
To learn more about this gear, just visit futuremusic site.

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PCDJ presents a special laptop designed for mobile dj use: 00DJ. This notebook has all the professional equipment encased in secure steel case to ensure the performer dj can utilise and work without interruption using MP3s. It’s equipped with a gigaport ag soundcard, with 8 RCA outputs (24 bit digital-to-analog converters), WDM and ASIO drivers, ready to support future DTS 6.1 / 7.1 surround formats.

From PCDJ.co.uk press release: “Designed by a DJ - for a DJ! The 00DJ provides the perfect solution for the mobile DJ on the road. Portable and compact with ease of use, this stylish MP3 module will save you time & effort at your venues - without sacrificing performance.
Turn up to your next gig with style, confidence and bulletproof technology with the ‘00DJ’ professional music performance system. The 00DJ delivers a feel of quality and power that puts it in a league of its own.The ‘00DJ’ provides the perfect solution for today’s fast moving professionals. Combining ice cool styling with touch screen programming - an impressive yet secure library of MP3 files - the 00DJ will free-up your creativity and save valuable time at all of your venues. ”

For more information about this notebook: www.pcdj.co.uk

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