Electronic Dance Music News, DJ Gear & Tech, South Africa
SoundCloud Profile verification is the platform’s latest feature SoundCloud profile verification is being rolled out and it the official blue checkmarks across their platform for verified creators. SoundCloud profile verification is to help well-known artists stand out and maintain their authenticity, and to help listeners identify these artists more easily. Alongside the launch of blue checkmarks, orange star badges will now live on […]
Pioneer DJ DDJ-FLX6 DJ controller has some amazing new features Pioneer DJ DDJ-FLX6 is a brand-new 4-channel controller which features a host of new functions and reimagined design. The Pioneer DJ DDJ-FLX6 also unlocks DJ Performance modes in rekordbox and Serato DJ Pro, offering an artist the freedom to choose which software application to run for free. The DDJ-FLX6 introduces a […]
Building Bridges with first Women in Music SA webinar Building Bridges is the first webinar hosted by the South African chapter of Women in Music (WiM). They will be asking questions such as… How can musicians build bridges in order to grow and develop internationally – and close the gap between Africa and the world? What can be done […]
ROLI Equator2 is their new flagship synth ROLI Equator2 is brand new from the London-based music technology company and it extends Equator’s leadership in MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE) focused sound design while adding a wealth of new capabilities that put it on par with the most advanced, fully equipped synths available to music-makers today. Years in the making, ROLI’s […]
KORG opsix is an Altered FM Synthesiser The new KORG opsix Altered FM Synthesiser amplifies the legendary and expansive sound of real six-operator FM synthesis with 16-step note and motion sequencing, 32 notes of polyphony, triple multi-effects processing, arpeggiator, five modulation modes, twelve-point modulation matrix (including preset sequence patterns) – all with unparalleled instant on-panel editing. Building on […]
DJ Palture, Eastern Cape’s Rising Star Drops His New Album, The Beat Eastern Cape’s rising Afro-house DJ, DJ Palture drops his new and much anticipated album “THE BEAT.” With it comes his latest single Emathandweni that features frequent collaborator Soul Star. On Emathandweni Soul Star sings about love and talks about how his found the love of his love. “The album is […]
Shimza Calling Out Your Name – debut EP on his own imprint, Kunye Shimza Calling Out Your Name marks the start of one of South Africa’s most prolific contemporary stars’ new imprint, Kunye. Following a historic livestream performance from Robben Island in July 2020 to celebrate Nelson Mandela Day, Shimza continues his crusade to promote South Africa’s rich musical heritage with the […]
What’s new in Steinberg Cubase 11 Steinberg have announced Cubase 11, in all three editions; Pro, Artist and Elements. Each version has the same core technologies but with dedicated tools tailored to the scope and scale of individual music production requirements. Cubase has been around since 1989, and has continued to produce technological advancements each year, making it one of the most powerful and popular […]
Association For Electronic Music present Code of Conduct against Sexual Harassment & Gender Discrimination The Association For Electronic Music Code of Conduct is a powerful response from the industry for the industry. This Code of Conduct is launched with support from Association For Electronic Music (AFEM) membership of over 220 companies, including SheSaid.So and ADE quoting their endorsement, and media partners Mixmag, DJ […]
Trenton & Free Radical pay tribute to Julian Stobbs (RIP) Genre-blending SA band, Trenton & Free Radical of ‘Mr Mandela’ fame has announced the release of their final track, Grootboom. The elegiac song with a clarion call to ‘legalise Ganja’, features legendary Jamaican musician and producer Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry, famous for his extensive work with Bob Marley […]
