Electronic Dance Music News, DJ Gear & Tech, South Africa
Our top five professional MIDI keyboard controllers Whether it’s your next DAW controller or something to control your synth, choosing the right MIDI keyboard can be tricky… Here are our top five professional MIDI keyboard controllers that are currently on the market, and a little bit about who they are probably most suited for… Novation […]
Our top five favourite sample banks and multi-sample libraries Whether you regularly use sample banks or not, it can certainly help to have good options when you need them. From realistic drum sounds to cinematic orchestras and electric guitars, there are some things that are rather difficult to synthesize effectively. It can help to have […]
Our top five DJ Controller picks for 2019 With so many options for new DJ controllers being released all the time, making the right choice can be tough. Here are our top 5 DJ Controllers for 2019 so far, and a few reasons why: Pioneer DJ DDJ-1000SRT What is it: The new Pioneer DJ DDJ-1000SRT […]
Which DJ software suits your needs? There are a lot of great DJ software platforms on the market, but which is the right one for you? Here’s our pick of the four most prevalent DJ software platforms on offer. Traktor Pro 3 What is it: Traktor Pro 3 definitely has the edge in terms of […]
Akai Force | Product Spotlight We got hands on with the Akai Force standalone music production system. Here are our first impressions… Akai recently launched their new flagship music production system – the Akai Force. It’s an all-in-one standalone system for studio and live performance use. It’s capable of everything from sequencing and arranging MIDI, […]
Melda Productions 10-year anniversary sale – our pick of the plugins Melda Productions launch their ten-year anniversary sale with 50% off their entire line of products, for ten days only… Here are some of the bundles we’d recommend. MCompleteBundle What is it: The Melda MCompleteBundle is literally every plugin and instrument they have released and […]
Mediatech 2019 highlights Mediatech 2019 took place from 17-19 July and is Africa’s largest media and entertainment convention. Here are some of our highlights from the event and more. Hybrid DJ Controllers and Mixers South African brand, Hybrid, just announced a new line of DJ controllers and mixers. The new line of controllers and mixers […]
Pioneer DJ Toraiz SquidMultitrack Sequencer | Product Spotlight Pioneer DJ Toraiz Squid is the new multitrack sequencer designed with performance in mind, perfect for hardware and software-based setups. The Run-Down The Toraiz Squid is designed to be playable and easy-to-use, with virtually no menu-diving and minimal shift-functions. It’s a great way for DJs to step […]
Mediatech 2019 – brands to check out Mediatech 2019 takes place from 17-19 July at the Ticketdome in Johannesburg. Mediatech is Africa’s largest Audio & Video tradeshow, and we’re heading there to bring you all the latest tech news. They cover every aspect of media technology, from pro audio, video and broadcast to event lighting […]
Kilohearts Phase Plant hybrid synth plugin | Product Spotlight Kilohearts Phase Plant is a new hybrid synth plugin offering insane sound design capabilities and incredibly intuitive workflow. The Run-Down Kilohearts Phase Plant is a hybrid synthesizer plugin, it’s based around several synthesis methods and bundled in a shockingly simple interface. It’s based around three main […]
