Just a quick confirmation note that the playlist creation / tag editor / database creation software is in fact PC only and if DJ mag are correct:
"there are no plans for a MAC version"
This is a shame as (in my opinion) the best dj manufacturer in terms of sturdy quality build has decided not to support a huge portion the dj community who chose to use MACs!
Saturday, April 28, 2007
DNHD2500 Mac support
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Modular Midi anyone?
It was just the other day we were taking in the office here and I said wouldn't it be a great product a single midi crossfader to use with a number of softwares or as an addition to a DAC3.
Low and behold what arrives in my inbox (not quite the same but anlong the right lines) a modular midi box that allows you to configure your midi actuators in a custom alignment that suits you.
Only got a dodgy pic for the moment and I think the pricing is a quite high but understandable given the amount of connectors that must be used to make it!
They should have called it the Midi Jigsaw or something!
Let us know what you think? my quick calculations mean that a fully loaded 16 module box as above would set you back around £1500.00 (Ouch)
Having said that you are getting a completely custom midi unit with all the bits where you want them!
Low and behold what arrives in my inbox (not quite the same but anlong the right lines) a modular midi box that allows you to configure your midi actuators in a custom alignment that suits you.
Only got a dodgy pic for the moment and I think the pricing is a quite high but understandable given the amount of connectors that must be used to make it!
They should have called it the Midi Jigsaw or something!
Let us know what you think? my quick calculations mean that a fully loaded 16 module box as above would set you back around £1500.00 (Ouch)
Having said that you are getting a completely custom midi unit with all the bits where you want them!
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Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Behringer New Digital mixer on the way!
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Behringer will be releasing their new Behringer 32 bit digital mixer.
DDM4000 is a state-of-the-art 32-bit digital DJ mixer, jam-packed with
creative tools, yet its intuitive layout will let you feel at home in
an instant. Editing, storing and recalling your settings is simply a
breeze! "
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Phonic Powered speaker deal!
Limited deals on Phonic powered speakers.
Pair of 12" 400w powered Bi-Amp speakers only £450
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Pair of 12" 400w powered Bi-Amp speakers only £450
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New Behringer Kit Coming Soon
Quality DJ have agreed terms of supply with Behringer GmbH which means we will be expanding our range of Beringer products available. In addition to the DJX 400 we will be able to supply the DJX700 at a competitive price.
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The first delivery will also include the improved BCD3000 Midi controller which runs on Mac and Windows and the V-control sound cards.
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The first delivery will also include the improved BCD3000 Midi controller which runs on Mac and Windows and the V-control sound cards.
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Monday, April 23, 2007
Price Drops and New Kits
Numark NUVJ £299 Introductory price only!
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Denon DND4500 Drops to £499
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New Denon kits introduced
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Denon DND4500 Drops to £499
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New Denon kits introduced
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Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Numark NUVJ hits the market!
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Just had the new NUVJ software and hardware from Numark / Arkaos!
I have had a quick play with it at the shows but as normal when you plug it and install for the first time on your own computer it's the first real test.
Hardware:
The unit runs using the power supply from the usb and has the same sort of feeling as the new VCI-100 from vestax (shame you it doesn't double as a straight MIDI controller). The build of the unit should give us some idea of what to expect from the Numark Total Control (which is Due in June at an expected retail of around £250); the box is plastic and feels similar to the BCD-2000 from behringer the general feel is solid enough with the faders and buttons all feeling good.
The Install is straight forward the unit when plugged in shows up as a number of devices USB Audio Device.The unit runs on PC and MAC.
The unit powers up on connection and fully lights up on completion of the installation the unit comes with a number of Video Loops. The Effects on the unit are varied and flexible and this would make a good source material for any video jock or a simple all in one unit for a beginner.
Numark have launched a dedicated site for VJ's www.nuvj.com.
Download demo software here
Just had the new NUVJ software and hardware from Numark / Arkaos!
I have had a quick play with it at the shows but as normal when you plug it and install for the first time on your own computer it's the first real test.
Hardware:
The unit runs using the power supply from the usb and has the same sort of feeling as the new VCI-100 from vestax (shame you it doesn't double as a straight MIDI controller). The build of the unit should give us some idea of what to expect from the Numark Total Control (which is Due in June at an expected retail of around £250); the box is plastic and feels similar to the BCD-2000 from behringer the general feel is solid enough with the faders and buttons all feeling good.
The Install is straight forward the unit when plugged in shows up as a number of devices USB Audio Device.The unit runs on PC and MAC.
The unit powers up on connection and fully lights up on completion of the installation the unit comes with a number of Video Loops. The Effects on the unit are varied and flexible and this would make a good source material for any video jock or a simple all in one unit for a beginner.
Numark have launched a dedicated site for VJ's www.nuvj.com.
Download demo software here
Sorry! Back to normal at Qualitydj
A minor bug in the checkout system has affected customers trying to purchase from Quality DJ in the last few days effectively not allowing you to checkout.
This has been due to an error created while testing a new flashier, easier to use checkout which will be unleashed shortly.
In the meantime the error has been fixed and customers can checkout as normal.
This has been due to an error created while testing a new flashier, easier to use checkout which will be unleashed shortly.
In the meantime the error has been fixed and customers can checkout as normal.
Monday, April 16, 2007
DJ Tuition at Recess - Glasgow
Just announced the DJ behing DJing for Dummies is going to provide lessons:
How it'll work
Ok, there's a few ways this'll work.
- I come to you - using your equipment - and teach you wherever you want on whatever you have
- You come to me - and using my Pioneer DJM600, 2x CDJ1000 MkIII's and 2 x Technics 1210's - I'll teach you here.
- I come to you with my Pioneer DJM600 and 2xCDJ 1000MkIII's and Roland powered speakers to teach you. (Turntables will be an extra charge due to the hassle).
Saturday, April 14, 2007
Still waiting for drivers!
Drivers are the most common question we get about USB products and with so many products coming with some level of digital connectivity now the questions come thick and fast. The main question up until recently has been MAC OS compatibility but with the recent lauch of the much hyped vista OS from Microsoft I have started to do some investigation to find out just how prepared or unprepared the DJ Equipment manufacturers are for Vista compatibility.
lets start with Allen and Heath my favourite manufacturer always up to speed with the technology but as far as I know they still do not have dedicated vista drivers for the XONE:3D , 2D,1D family. The latest set of drivers do not work for Vista!
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Behringers BCD 2000 and 3000 don't show much promise in this area given the huge amount of criticism taken by Behringer over the issues with the compatibility on the BCD2000.(A driver was written by a clever hacker who packet sniffed the USB data to come up with a solution). Behringer have just released the BCD3000 which is a very similar product but has a different colout and now finally full MAC OS support. There is no mention of Vista compatibility and I suspect we may be at the will of the hackers to provide a solution on this one if we want to use in the near future.
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The Vestax VCI-100 has been a long time coming and has from the outset promised full MAC OS Compatibility however no talk os Vista Drivers !(spot the common theme!)
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The only Controller I have found that has Vista drivers as standard is the Hercules MK2.
One thing to note is also that the MI Industry seems to be a bit ahead of the traditional DJ Equipment manufacturers as ever with the likes of Roland and Edirol announcing upgrades to many of there products including the UA-1EX.
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I have sent of some questions to a number of the manufacturers asking questions on ETA's for new drivers and will post any news as I get it.
Friday, April 13, 2007
EVO 5 From Ecler Digital install mixer
Ecler's new EVO5
- 6 stereo channel
FireWire soundcard at 24bit/96kHz, - unlimited MIDI control
- fully
editable FX processor with a superior full colour TFT
Ortofon new Carts for the Digital Era
Cartridge kings Ortofon keep up their program of vinyl preservation with two new carts due out in June. The white Activ cart has been designed for vinyl ripping specifically in mind.
The other new cart will be the replacement Nightlclub II cart with eliptical. Best of all it has a pint job that looks more at home in the Fast and the Furious!
VCI 100 first impressions
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Had a chance to hook up VCI 100 to my laptop for the first time tonight! Not to much detail to report yet (not enough setup time). However it is not dissapointing so far. The unit has a very solid build and I had no problems connecting to my laptop(PC). The lights on the unit are very funky! and the variety of sensors seem at first to be quite flexible. I have started mapping to Numark Cue and will have a play with some other software in the next few days! More posts and info to follow!
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Had a chance to hook up VCI 100 to my laptop for the first time tonight! Not to much detail to report yet (not enough setup time). However it is not dissapointing so far. The unit has a very solid build and I had no problems connecting to my laptop(PC). The lights on the unit are very funky! and the variety of sensors seem at first to be quite flexible. I have started mapping to Numark Cue and will have a play with some other software in the next few days! More posts and info to follow!
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Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Quality DJ Ebay Store
Following loads of requests for trade-in's and 2nd hand sales we have decided to address this by running a quality dj approved system using an Ebay Store.Products in the store will include a limited 2nd hand guarantee from Quality DJ and will be given a detailed exam by one of our engineers before posting so that potential buyers will know exactly what they are bidding for.
Watch this space for more info and the first products going on during next week.
Watch this space for more info and the first products going on during next week.
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VCI 100 DUE IN THURSDAY!
VCI-100 Due into stock this coming thursday. I will ve you a report asap!
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Wednesday, April 4, 2007
Xone 1D Midi Controller
Before we have seen any sign of the Xone 2D the Xone 1D is announced. This will be a stand alone midi controller with midi and power via USB with no sound card and retailing for around £200.
Read the flashy article on www.xone.co.uk
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My Old Article on Xone 2D
Allen & Heath's Andy Rigby-Jones demonstrates the Xone 2D....
Allen Heath Xone 2D
Read the flashy article on www.xone.co.uk
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My Old Article on Xone 2D
Allen & Heath's Andy Rigby-Jones demonstrates the Xone 2D....
Allen Heath Xone 2D
Decks in the Desert Extreme review
I cant claim that all our reviewing takes the equipment to these extremes!
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THE SUGARHILL GANG - In Edinburgh
WONDER MIKE AND MASTER G - ORIGINAL MEMBERS OF THE SUGARHILL GANG
Live in Edinburgh tonight at Cab Vol! £16Wednesday, 4th of April 2007 at 19:00
Another great gig from the team at the Cab!
See you there!
Tuesday, April 3, 2007
Legendary Bozak brand relaunched
Paridise garage - June 2001
Larry Levan in the paradise Garage the Larry Legend!
Larry levan for those that don't know is a mythical figure in DJ history.
In the paradise Garage in 1979/80 Larry Levan ran the show and he ran it of a Bozak mixer!
In the early days of the club DJ and early days of the DJ Equipment industry this was the first commercially produced dj mixer on the market.The brand has been revived by a new company and new products are due on the market this year.
I will be listening out for these mixers which are reputed to recapture the original warm sound of the originals which was subsequently followed by the likes of Rane, Urei and Formula Sound.
bozak
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Edinburgh Urban Club Promotions
I spoke to DJ Fabuloz today and he is making final arrangements for their electric night this Easter bank Holiday.
Quality DJ is supporting EUCP in this new night at Ponana.
This is the first major event Fabuloz has run for some time and we hope the night goes down a storm!
See the links below for more info on the night.
EUCP
DJ Fabuloz
Quality DJ is supporting EUCP in this new night at Ponana.
This is the first major event Fabuloz has run for some time and we hope the night goes down a storm!
See the links below for more info on the night.
EUCP
DJ Fabuloz
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Denon DN HD2500 First Use!
This is another test post on the new site blogger !
Today we recieved our first batch of the new Denon DN-HD2500 Media Player!
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this has been a long time coming and loads of interested emails asking us for information on the new unit.
I can report that it all seems very nice. Usual Denon very sturdy build and sturdy looking software. I have had a chance to try using it direct from the internal hard disc , from a memory stick and tommorow I will have a try of it connected up to a DND 4000.
I have taken a small video to show the general functionality of the scratch and effect functions.
The Denon unit comes with some software which I will take a look at tonight!
New Really Loud Headphones From Allen and Heath
From the people that brought you the xone mixers with a volume control that goes up to eleven come's there first pair of DJ headphones.
They look very similar to the Sony style to me and for me got similar reports from the recen Franfurt show. I have not heard them yet aas i did not make it to franfurt this year.
DJ Mag's opinion
" Just clear fucking loud music."
I look forward to trying them out but knowing the quality of all the gear from Allen and Heath they will certainly be worth a look.
Due out in May with a street price of around £100
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