Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol S2 [ Exclusive First Look ] October/November 2011

Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol S2 [ Exclusive First Look ] October/November 2011

Native Instruments today announced TRAKTOR KONTROL S2, a versatile integrated DJ performance system that was designed to set a new professional standard in the two-deck category. Based on a compact version of the market-leading KONTROL S4 hardware, the KONTROL S2 provides a "2+1" setup with sample decks as well as comprehensive mixing and effect features, all based on the included full-featured TRAKTOR PRO 2 software.

To offer DJs a more portable alternative to the professional 4-deck TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 system, the KONTROL S2 is centered around a new compact controller hardware. It provides the same patent-pending high-resolution jog wheels, combined with ergonomic controls for cueing, looping and effects. The integrated 24bit/96 kHz sound card with its dual stereo outputs is based on the award-winning technology of the TRAKTOR audio interface range, and provides the same acclaimed sound quality with its supreme clarity and especially high output volume.

The two full-featured playback decks of the TRAKTOR KONTROL S2 are complemented by the versatile Sample Decks of the latest TRAKTOR PRO 2 software, which can add up to eight simultaneous one-shot samples or beat-synced loops to the mix. This effectively equips the KONTROL S2 system with a third channel that opens up a wide range of additional creative performance techniques beyond the typical two-deck paradigm in its product category.

TRAKTOR KONTROL 2 benefits from the same seamless bi-directional software-hardware integration as the KONTROL S4, featuring convenient plug&play configuration, dynamically backlit control elements and the high-resolution NHL protocol, for maximum efficiency both during the setup and the actual DJ performance.

Good
Very simple loop workflow involves 4 decks without bloating controls
Maintains the same professional mixer spacing of the S4 while trimming size
Can run without a power supply (USB powered)
Separate loop/sample volume knob provides dedicated volume for decks C/D

Bad
The filter knobs are gone
Missing DVS/Audio inputs
Lacks control over effects units 3 and 4

RELEASE INFORMATION
The data we have is that the controllers should be shipping in October. To help out our readers get them first, we have secured a very large batch of S2s that will be shipping promptly upon release.

AIAIAI TMA-1 limited Fool's Gold edition Professional DJ Headphones

AIAIAI TMA-1 limited Fool's Gold edition Professional DJ Headphones

The limited Fool's Gold edition of the AIAIAI TMA-1. 2000 units worldwide and only 5 units in Malaysia.

Item DescriptionAIAIAI TMA-1 DJ headphones have been design to take into account the different situation in which you might use your headphones: from the noisy, hectic club scene, to long studio sessions, through to being on the road.

With this in mind AIAIAI TMA-1 DJ headphones come with a selection of different, easily changeable ear cushions; from foam to full leather.

Each ear cushion is connected to a specially designed cushion plate, which protects the electronics.

The cushion plates come with a dust proof mesh to protect the TMA-1 DJ headphones' more vital and sensitive speaker parts from dust and small objects.

The TMA-1 DJ headphones' speaker housing cover front is made from a light and shape resistant ABS material with imbedded silicone rings that clamp onto the TMA-1 DJ headphones' cushion plate pins for a secure fit.

AIAIAI has used advanced driver materials in the TMA-1 DJ headphones' speakers: in everything from the voice coil, to the yoke, to the magnet and the speaker diaphragm.

These thoroughly tested materials ensure that AIAIAI TMA-1 DJ headphones deliver the richest sound available today, based on the most durable driver technology.

For isolation AIAIAI TMA-1 DJ headphones are lined with 3mm of cotton fibre filter.

The main function of this cotton fibre filter is to absorb the reflection of the internal sound waves in the speaker housing and transfer only the intended sound waves to the listener.

The filter is also design to eliminate external noise, meaning that you will hear your music crisply and clearly, even at lower volumes.

The back of the TMA-1 DJ headphones speaker housing is made of a light and sharp resistant ABS material with a jet black rubber coating, designed to protect the headphones more fragile parts.

The speaker housing design reproduces the best possible conditions for the speaker, while implementing the functionality of fitting AIAIAI TMA-1 DJ headphones with simplest click release function.

AIAIAI TMA-1 DJ headphones have a one piece headband that is designed to provide the functionality of a DJ-headphone headband, but striped down to the bare essentials.

This ensures that AIAIAI TMA-1 DJ headphones are a stronger and more durable product.

By combining this headband design with a strong, durable and flexible nylon material AIAIAI TMA-1 DJ headphones ensure that you get full flexibility when wearing and positioning these headphones during DJ-ing.

The flexibility of the nylon material means that the headband will always return to its original shape.

AIAIAI TMA-1 Professional DJ Headphones Features & Specification:

Traducer principle: dynamic, closed
Driver unit size: 40mm
Impedance: 32+/-15% ohms
Load range: 0.1W
Frequency response: 20 - 20.000Hz
Total harmonic distortion: <0.3%
Sensitivity: 110+/-3dB
Weight W/O cable: 190g
Detachable coiled cable: 1.5m
Include carry pouch, 3.5mm plug to 6.3mm plug converter and interchangeable foam and leather ear cushion

HAPPY and PROSPEROUS DEEPAVALI 2011

With gleam of Diyas And the Echo of the Chants, May Happiness and Contentment fill Your life .

Wishing you all my Hindu friends and familys a very HAPPY and PROSPEROUS DEEPAVALI 2011 !!!

See you'll in our future events & our store/academy too : )

Thank you for all the great support .

Excessive Records / Royal DJ Academy,Kuala Lumpur.Malaysia.

Novation Twitch the touchstrip digital dj controller with SERATO ITCH

Novation Twitch the touchstrip digital dj controller with SERATO ITCH

Novation TWITCH is a DJ controller with a completely new take on DJing. The worlds of digital DJ and Controllerist are colliding; performers are looking for new ways to manipulate music.

Instead of simply mixing tracks together with 'decks in a box', TWITCH re-focuses on cutting up beats, glitch-esque looping, firing off cue points and getting a totally different level of control over FX.

TWITCH has been co-developed with Serato and comes with ITCH DJ software, which is ultra-stable and has some powerful performance features, including the ability to beat-match your tracks so you can do some incredible remixing in real-time without falling out of sync.

Mixing tracks and FX
Mixing tracks
ITCH can beat sync two tracks so they are in perfect time. Or, you can beat match them manually with the Touchstrips, swiping the track backwards and forwards – just like grabbing and moving it on a touchscreen. You can also use them to speed-up or slow down the track as if you were nudging forwards or backwards.

Mixer with Fader FX
TWITCH operates in a similar way to a conventional DJ mixer. Its layout includes typical DJ mixer controls: channel faders, tone controls, trim, and a cross-fader. TWITCH also gives you total control of ITCH’s on-board FX. However, you can also assign FX to both Decks' faders, as well as rotary knobs in the FX section. This enables the kind of quick-fingered FX trickery that can only be pulled off with fader movements.

Slice-up your tracks
‘Performance Modes’ let you get hands-on with ITCH’s most powerful tools.

The ‘Slicer Mode’ on TWITCH uses ITCH’s powerful ‘Beatgrids’ system to chop sections of your track into eight equal slices. You can then re-arrange these on the fly without falling out of time, creating totally new grooves.

In Hot Cues mode you can set 8 cue-points and re-start the track at any of those points, allowing you to jump around your track at the touch of a button.

The 8-button grid can also be used to trigger loops of different lengths using Autoloop & Loop Roll modes. Autoloops can be saved with the track so you can rehearse routines and load them on stage.

Tough and portable
Professional and Portable
TWITCH is designed for performing, so we made it tough and compact enough to carry from gig to gig. It has an aluminium top panel and is small enough to be carried with your laptop. Its modest size means it will slot into tight spaces in DJ booths and on stage.

- Hard-wearing metal surface: tough enough for gigging
- Compact design: small and light enough to hand-carry with your laptop
- Fully bus powered: easy to set up and no need for additional power supply
- LED backlit buttons: essential for performing in dark environments

Audio Interface
TWITCH includes an ultra-reliable 2 in 4 out USB audio interface with high-level/low noise main and headphone outputs so it they can be connected directly to large PA systems as well as home audio set-ups with zero hum or noise. There is also a microphone input for vocalists or MCs which you can run through the effects in ITCH.

- Ultra-reliable 2 in 4 out USB-audio interface: plug straight into monitors, mixer or amp
- Professional, high level outputs which eliminate hum and noise
- Microphone input: with independent analogue gain control for vocalists/MCs
- Second stereo input: TWITCH has an aux input with its own analogue gain for iPods or other sound sources
- Custom audio/MIDI drivers: ultra-low latency audio/MIDI drivers by Novation
- Outputs 24bit at sample rates of 44.1/48KHz

Other DJ Software
TWITCH comes with Serato's powerful ITCH DJ software, but it is also a standard MIDI controller and audio interface that works with all major DJ software including Traktor and Ableton Live.

Powerful 2 and 4 deck mappings for Traktor PRO can be downloaded from the Novation website. All the controls you need to perform have been mapped to the Touchstrips, knobs, faders and buttons on TWITCH. A free Traktor PRO overlay is included in the TWITCH box which labels what each control does. Simply place it on TWITCH to transform it into a Traktor controller with a difference.

As MIDI controller, TWITCH will currently map to Ableton Live so you can launch clips, control devices, channel levels, crossfader and more. It also has a built in audio interface making it the perfect compact Ableton DJ controller.

Fanny Wang's Over The EAR Wang's pro dj headphones series 2011

Fanny Wang's Over The EAR Wang's pro dj headphones series 2011

Colour : Tuxedo / Stiletto Red / Chrome Angel / Red Velvet


About the DJ Over Ear Wangs:

Powered by 2 AA batteries, the Over Ear DJ Wangs deliver 6dB of assisted Bass Boost. Fanny Wang's signature design and unique combination of high-fashion style and premium sound are breaking ground in the high-end headphone market. The 2001 Over Ear DJ Wangs are the latest offering from the innovative Fanny Wang team.

From the studio to the club, the DJ Over Ear Wang Headphones offer enhanced sound with selectable bass boost. The 50mm titanium dual-plated drivers let the DJ Wangs deliver the cleanest sound production in its class. Tuned to deliver natural, thumping bass with crystal clear mids and highs, the selectable Bass Boost fine tunes the Fanny Wang combination of beauty in sound and design. The DJ Over Ear Wangs are currently available for pre-order and will ship late Summer 2011.

The 2011 Over Ear DJ Wang Headphones include:

* Powered Amp + 50mm titanium dual plated drivers

* Integrated Duo Jack (in-line cable splitter) that lets you add friends

* iPhone ready with remote and microphone

* Bass Boost produces 6dB rich bone shaking bass

* Rigid foam carrying case

* Comes in a variety of color combinations

"The sound these headphones bring are incredible," said Fanny Wang's CEO Tim Hickman. "Our design engineer has been working non-stop with our sound engineers to create a product that is both beautiful to look at paired with awesome listening capabilities," added Hickman. "The powered Bass Boost offers our consumers clear, rich bass without cluttering the middle and upper end of the sound spectrum."

Fanny Wang expects the Over Ear DJ Wang Headphones to be popular among both DJ's, avid audiophiles, and sound-engineer professionals.

Like the rest of the Fanny Wang headphone line up, the Over Ear DJ Wangs come with an integrated DuoJack cable splitter and a Limited Warranty.

Numark N4 4-DECK DIGITAL DJ CONTROLLER AND MIXER [ Coming Soon Dec 2011 / Jan 2012 ]

Numark N4 4-DECK DIGITAL DJ CONTROLLER AND MIXER [ Coming Soon Dec 2011 / Jan 2012 ]

Four Decks of Control. Are you ready?

Featuring four decks of software control plus a built-in mixer that can be used with or without a computer, N4 is designed for DJs who want powerful capability in a lightweight, portable package. N4 is a complete DJ controller that has everything you need to perform at your highest level: large, touch-sensitive platters, four decks of software control with loop and effects controls, a built-in USB audio interface and a comprehensive mixer section with EQ and gain controls. N4 comes with both Serato DJ Intro software and a 4-deck version of Virtual DJ LE.

Built-In Mixer
N4 is built for flexible control of virtually any music source. You can use its built-in mixer to bring external sources into your mix including turntables, CD players and MP3 players: choose in an instant to switch from controlling 4 decks of software to controlling 2 decks of software plus 2 channels of external source.

Timecode Capability
With the ability to use time code, N4 sets a new standard for 4-channel controllers in its class. In addition to its four decks of MIDI software control, you get the ability to use CD players or turntables to control your advanced DJ software by employing turntables with time-coded vinyl or CD players with time-coded CDs.* Turn N4 into a four-platter controller by adding on two controllers or two turntables like the NDX900 Controller or two TTXUSB turntable.

Essential Elements
Of course, N4 comes equipped with an intuitive layout of faders, knobs and buttons that feel great, provide the right amount of resistance and are built to withstand abuse. Each deck is outfitted with standard DJ tools including a pitch fader with key-lock control, looping controls, and effect and sampling controls. Four Video Fade selectors are also on-board to give you video mixing capability when using Virtual DJ.**

Built-in USB Audio Interface
N4 is Class Compliant: plug it in to your laptop, load the software and you're ready to go. N4 enables USB recording of all your analog and digital sources. Whether you're using four decks or software or combining software and externals sources from N4's mixer section, your entire performance can be recorded, saved and posted to your website or social media. For your live audience, N4 has balanced XLR outputs, giving you a solid, professional connection to virtually any sound system.

Start taking control with N4 from Numark.

*Upgrade to Virtual DJ Pro software is required to use N4 with time-coded vinyl or CDs. **Upgrade to Virtual DJ Pro software is required to output full-screen video.


4-Deck controller and DJ Mixer that works with or without the computer
External mixing (2 CD/Turntable + 2 Mic)
Built-in professional USB audio interface with balanced XLR outputs
Large touch-sensitive control wheels
Serato DJ Intro software included
4-Deck version of Virtual DJ LE Included
Mixer section with EQ, loop and effects controls

Eastpak Vs Ed Banger Records Pak'r Padded backpack [ Super Limited Edition ]

Eastpak Vs Ed Banger Records Pak'r Padded backpack [ Super Limited Edition ]

COLOUR CHOICE - BLACK / GREY
Eastpak continue in cutting edge collaborations, this time with French Record label Ed Banger Records... home to the likes of Justice,Uffie, DJ Mehdi, Mr Oizo among others.

Featuring an all over print by creative director So_Me (who has collaborated with the likes of Kanye West)

The Original Backpack, a design classic. Perfect for everyday use the Padded Pak'r is simple, unfussy and imitated by many.Large main compartment, Zippered front pocket to stash small stuff, Comfortable padded back, Thick padded shoulder straps.

又一則關於Ed Banger Records的新資訊，這次是與EASTPAK合作推出的Padded Pak’r Backpack系列，整體設計交由Ed Banger代表圖像設計師So-Me操刀，以印滿圖騰展現出一貫的Ed Banger Style。此聯名包款將推出四種不同配色，每個背包都帶有不同的限量編號，想必到時又將造成一股搶購熱潮，喜愛的朋友手腳可要快了。