Electronic Dance Music News, DJ Gear & Tech, South Africa
Pioneer DJ HDJ-CUE1 headphones for beginner DJs Pioneer DJ HDJ-CUE1 are new customisable DJ headphones. Available in two different models, wired and wireless Bluetooth, these durable, pro-style headphones combine quality audio performance, comfort, and personalization to ultimately deliver the perfect pair of DJ headphones. The Pioneer DJ HDJ-CUE1 headphones are aimed at beginner DJs and music enthusiasts alike. Each model features a professional look and feel, […]
Korg Volca Sample 2nd generation adds sampling via app The Korg Volca Sample is a drum machine/sampler and the 2nd generation, just released, offers more memory, some cool new features and connectivity. Korg Volca Sample The new Korg Volca Sample is not a complete overhaul but it does sport some new features that may have existing owners of version 1 reaching for the […]
Groove Armada announce first album in 10 years The details of a fully-fledged new Groove Armada LP have been announced by Tom Findlay and Andy Cato after a ten year spell back in the house underground. The eleven-track ‘Edge Of The Horizon’ will be released on October 2nd via BMG. As always with Groove Armada it is said to be a melting pot of styles, […]
Roland TR-808 40th birthday celebrated with FREE plugin & doccie It’s the Roland TR-808 drum machine’s 40th birthday this year. The Roland TR-808 Rhythm Composer was originally manufactured between 1980 and 1983. The legendary drum machine was a leading factor in the creation and development of house and techno music. Today the TR-808 has been reincarnated in the form […]
Amped Studio competition – remix Bailame by Artik x Karcher The Amped Studio competition follows hot on the heels of the online DAW announcing VST plugin support. The Amped Studio competition offers entrants the chance to remix Warner Music artists Artik x Karcher’s track Bailame via their online music creation app. Bailame is the perfect summer song to remix as the hot and catchy Latin groove […]
Spanish melodic techno producer Dosem announces new album ‘Dream Decoder’ Renowned Spanish artist Dosem (real name Marc Ramirez) announced his new album ‘Dream Decoder’ with the release of ‘Tower’, the album’s powerful first single. Showcasing Dosem’s flair for progressive techno, ‘Tower’ is an unrelenting fusion of tense builds and acid melodies. Championed by the likes of Joris Voorn, […]
Behringer’s RD-6 now shipping in 10 colours Behringer’s RD-6 is the tech copier, sorry company’s answer to the Roland TR-606. You may still be wondering how Behringer’s RD-6 and tons of other direct clones of famous synths and instruments all see the light of day without the originators of said instruments making too much of a fuss. They even announced their […]
Auto-Tune Unlimited unlocks the full suite of vocal tools Antares Audio Technologies has introduced Auto-Tune Unlimited, a first-of-its-kind, professional vocal production suite available exclusively through subscription. The subscription offering makes Antares’ entire suite of professional vocal production tools more accessible to content creators of all skill levels. Widely regarded as the most essential tool for producing flawless vocals, Auto-Tune has […]
Kid Fonque X Johnny Miller Output EP created during lockdown The Kid Fonque X Johnny Miller Output EP was created during lockdown by the two good friends and music producers. Working remotely the Kid Fonque X Johnny Miller Output EP comes 10 years after the two first met. The relationship between the London based Johnny Miller and South African based Kid […]
Women in Music – South African chapter launches This August sees the launch of the South African chapter of Women in Music (WIM). Women in Music is an industry leading non-profit working to advance the awareness, equality, diversity, heritage, opportunities, and cultural aspects of women in the musical arts through education, support, empowerment, and recognition. Founded in 1985, WIM […]
