Electronic Dance Music News, DJ Gear & Tech, South Africa
Producer Phil Speiser talks studio tech Phil Speiser is an Austrian-based music producer and composer who has made a name for himself, not only in Europe but in the US too. Aside the official remixes released by Selena Gomez, Robyn and other artists, Phil has had several international club hits as wells as. At 15 his electro project, Dirty Disco Youth, grabbed the attention of superstar DJ […]
Beatport DJ is a FREE online DJ app for Beatport LINK subscribers In a move that may (or may not) irk the big players in the DJ app market, Beatport have announced Beatport DJ, a FREE DJ app. Beatport DJ is currently in public beta but it seems to work quite well in a web browser. Beatport […]
Numark Mixtrack Pro FX vs. Platinum FX – which one to choose? In 2020 the Numark Mixtrack range received a significant overhaul with the introduction of the new Mixtrack Pro FX and Mixtrack Platinum FX DJ controllers. We recently tested both these units to see how they stand up to the competition, but more importantly how they […]
Numark Mixtrack Platinum FX 4-Deck DJ Controller Review The Numark Mixtrack Platinum FX replaces the original Mixtrack Platinum which we reviewed back in 2016, and at the time I mentioned that it was basically ‘a Mixtrack Pro 3 but with LCD displays on the jogwheels.’ Similarly, the new Platinum FX is a Mixtrack Pro FX, but with added features and while the added features are not plentiful, they […]
Numark Mixtrack Pro FX reviewed [now available in South Africa] The Numark Mixtrack Pro FX is the fourth rendition of this massively popular DJ controller. Since it was first released, the Mixtrack series has dominated the entry-level DJ Controller market and has been one of the biggest sellers for many years, not only in South Africa, but globally. […]
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 […]
What’s new in Ableton Live 11 What’s new in Ableton Live 11? Nothing. Much. Just kidding but we have seen a few posts by people suggesting it’s not all they were expecting and could just has well have been another 10.?? version. Anyway the focus with Ableton Live 11 they tell us is for “their music creation and performance software to let […]
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 […]
Hand-wired vs. PCB Amps: Which Should You Choose? Musicians are meticulous individuals. They’re always in pursuit of perfection, which is why they’re always on the lookout for the best gear that can help them improve their sound. This has led to some rather innovative pieces of gear that help musicians push the boundaries of what’s […]
Hybrid Studio Collection – affordable gear for your studio The Hybrid Studio Collection is an extremely affordable series of gear produced and distributed by Viva Afrika in South Africa. Hybrid and Hybrid + are Viva Afrika’s proprietary brands designed and made under their supervision. Both brands are mainstays of the sound and light sector with […]
