Serato Scratch Live – SL3 vs SL1

In a previous post I wrote when the Rane SL3 was announced, I said that the upgrade wasn’t really worth it for DJs who already owned the SL1. Well, a few months after that post, I sold my SL1 to a friend and bought an SL3 for myself. Having DJed with it for [...]

3 Deck Mixing Using Serato Scratch Live 2.0, Rane SL3, and Rane TTM-56

By using the Auxiliary input of your mixer and instant doubles, you can mix 3 decks using only 2 turntables or CD players.
Here’s how:

Intimidation Presents Touch DVS Version 2.0

I came across this video today of a new DVS system by Intimidation called Touch.

If you’re curious, here’s the official website – http://www.touchdvs.com/home.html

Serato Scratch Live 2.0 – Leaked Video

I’m not sure how long this video will be up, but feast your eyes while you can on Serato Scratch Live Version 2.0. It looks very real to me.
We’ll find out for sure on Jan 14th!

Mixvibes Cross Gets an Update (Version 1.3)

I just got an email from the MixVibes crew notifying me of the latest update to MixVibes Cross. In my hands-on review, I talked about Cross’ great performance in some areas (latency, looping, library, cue points,) but also pointed out my disappointment in the “sticker drift” issue.
Well, in Cross version 1.3, my one major [...]

MixVibes Cross Pack Hands-On Review

I was fortunate enough to get my hands on a Cross Pack from MixVibes. Basically, this pack includes the new Cross software from MixVibes, their U46MKII usb interface, all the necessary wires, two vinyl control records, and two CD’s. I hooked everything up and gave it a test drive over the course of [...]

DJ AM (Adam Goldstein) Found Dead – It’s a sad day for DJs, myself included…..

Just like most of you, I got the sad news today that DJ AM was found dead. He will definitely be missed by DJs and non-DJs alike. Not only was he skilled at his craft, but he was a down to earth, humble guy. I often find myself repeating one of his [...]

MixVibes Cross Video

I actually have a MixVibes Cross Pack in my possession, and plan on doing a FULL review of the product in the near future. I will tell you, once I got everything set up, the first impressions were good. If anybody’s curious, MixVibes Cross will run you about $349 (US).
Here is the latest [...]

DJ Hero Video Game – Release Date and Video

Thank you Z-Trip for tweeting this video link! This DJ Hero video has some video of the actual game as well as the turntable/mixer controller. The video says that the DJ Hero release date is sometime in October 2009. Plus, you can play as DJ AM, DJ Z-Trip, and DJ Shadow!
As a [...]

Traktor Scratch Duo – Better Than Serato Scratch Live and Only $350???

Native Instruments recently released Traktor Scratch Duo, a bare-bones DVS system for DJs that want to mix on two turntables or CD players with music stored on their laptop. Traktor Scratch Duo doesn’t have all the bells and whistles of Traktor Scratch Pro, it more closely resembles Serato Scratch Live. But, while Serato [...]