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NAMM 2010 – Serato ScratchLive V2??

nem0nic — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 19:52:57 +0000

What’s this? A YouTube video showing a new version of SSL that has expanded functionality? Did I see 3 decks there (based on SL-3 connection)? Wait.. what’s different about those sample banks? “Home” screen looks a little different too. And are those more effects as well?

Stay tuned for the skinny. NAMM doesn’t officially start until tomorrow, but it looks like some folks just can’t wait to shower us with their 2010 goodness.

DJ Tech VTT-101 MIDI Controller

nem0nic — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:26:18 +0000

Check this out…

This is the DJ Tech VTT-101 MIDI controller. It’s a basic platter controller with what looks like a 4 inch platter, crossfader, and basic transport controls. No telling what the build quality is like, but I’m not prepared to dismiss it without getting my hands on it.

Looks like it might be a fun addition to a setup. Just the thing to sit on either side of an M-Audio X-Session Pro for a super cheap MIDI DJ solution that isn’t an all-in-one unit.

Anyone’s guess as to it’s price, but I’m going to give it a $99 ballpark.

Remix Hotel DEAD?

nem0nic — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 02:43:13 +0000

I’m sure everyone knows by now that Penton Media let go of Remix Magazine in 2008, relegating it to an internet only item. This is the way of print media I think, so while sad, is totally expected. What I was NOT expecting, however, is the demise of Remix Hotel. RH was a series of mostly educational get-togethers in various cities across the US sponsored by Remix and presided over by the likes of Joanne Zola.

Caught up now? Well, don’t sweat it if not, because it looks like if RH isn’t dead, it’s certainly on the ropes.

I, for one, am sad that what has become an institution (especially at WMC) seems to be dead and gone. I know some of the folks from remix have found new homes in the DJ business (waves at Markkus!). Let’s hope that we continue to see Joanne and all the other faces we’ve come to know at Remix in other DJ related endeavors. They will all certainly be missed at WMC this year.

I wonder if maybe Beatport is going to step in and fill some of those empty spots…