DJ TechTools Is Hiring – Worldwide!
Posted by DJ TechTools on May 16, 2012 in All, Products | Comments Off
Ok, before you get too scared - no, DJ TechTools is not expanding into a mega-tron-global-in-your-face-blog-force that consumes all around it ( like a black hole!). We simply have 2 remote positions open that can be filled by a few talented people... Read more
Steve Aoki’s “Ladi Dadi” Beatport Remix Contest
Posted by djmada on May 16, 2012 in All, Music | 0 comments
In March Steve Aoki and Beatport teamed up with a remix competition with his splits to Ladi Dadi. Here is a four pack of tracks for this record off his Wonderland album available on iTunes. Included is my instrumental I remixed from his original track as well as 3 versions with lyrics. First is with the original artist, Wynter Gordon, second is a remix and bootleg with HyperCrush‘s Keep Up and last is a remix and bootleg with Khia timeless classic My Neck My Back.
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Rob Swift Rocs for Raida
Posted by DJ Times on May 16, 2012 in All, Products | Comments Off
Anthony Williams (aka Roc Raida)
On Sept. 19, 2009, one of our great DJ/turntablists passed away. Anthony Williams (aka Roc Raida) was only 37 when he succumbed to a cardiac arrest due to complications that arose from a physical-training accident. He left a wife and three daughters.
Rob Swift, one of his colleagues from the legendary X-Men/X-Ecutioners scratch-DJ crew, has a special project that commemorates his dear friend and helps support Raida’s surviving family. Here’s Rob:
This May 17th marks what would have been Roc Raida’s 40th birthday. Unfortunately Raida isn’t here to rejoice with us, but it doesn’t mean we can’t. Thus, I ask YOU, Raida’s fans, not to mourn his death on his birthday. Instead, celebrate his life by supporting this project.
Although Raida only lived to be 37, he accomplished more in those 37 years than some people do in a lifetime. The odds were stacked against Raida from childhood. The odds say a young man who drops out of school will never make it out of the projects. But Raida not only left Harlem’s Foster Projects as an adult, he left New York and made a home for his wife and kids in Maryland. The odds say an aspiring DJ without turntables will never be able to perfect his skills. But Raida initially developed his style by going to other people’s homes and practicing on sets that didn’t belong to him. The odds say once you retire from battling you’ve given up your chance to win a world DJ title. But Raida came out of a three-year retirement and won the 1995 World DMC Title. The odds say once you die, the world moves on without you. But through the support of many of YOU for my mixtape “Roc For Raida,” the memory of Anthony Williams (aka Grandmaster Roc Raida) continues to live on. The odds have always been stacked against Raida and even in death, he continues to defy those odds.
So for those of you who’ve purchased “Roc For Raida,” on behalf of Tyeasha Williams (Raida’s wife) and their three kids, Tia, Nyra and Asia, I sincerely thank you from the bottom of my heart. To those who haven’t bought a copy of “Roc For Raida,” I urge you to please support. Proceeds from the sales will be donated to Tye and the kids. But if that isn’t enough incentive, I hope my latest “Roc For Raida” video trailer will move you to Roc For Raida!
Here’s a description of the video: Members of the X-Men and X-Ecutioners recently reunited to celebrate the life of Roc Raida at the “Roc for Raida” Listening Party at Scratch DJ Academy in New York City. DJs Sean C, DJ Diamond (Diamond Jay), Mista Sinista, DJ Precision, Rob Swift, and Boogie Blind gathered to reminisce about Roc Raida and showcase routines for an intimate crowd.
Check out the video from the event here.
Purchase ROC FOR RAIDA on CD at http://www.djrobswift.com/music or for download on http://djrobswift.bandcamp.com
Honorable mention to Rane and Scratch DJ Academy for helping me Roc For Raida this year!
Peace,
Review: Allen & Heath Xone:K2
Posted by DJ TechTools on May 15, 2012 in All, Products | Comments Off
After a lengthy build-up extending back to the 2011 BPM convention, Allen & Heath's new contribution to the growing slim-line compact controller field, the Xone:K2, will hit the shelves at the end of this month. Part update to the discontinued... Read more
6 Clever Ways To Easily Transition Between Multiple DJs
Posted by DJ TechTools on May 13, 2012 in All, Products | Comments Off
Have you ever found yourself trying to switch between two DJs that are sharing the same USB mixer, sound card or DVS interface? It's a common problem in live scenarios, and having a few handy tools up your sleeve can help make a hairy switch... Read more
Tasty Sample Snacks For Your Weekend BBQs and DAWs
Posted by DJ TechTools on May 11, 2012 in All, Products | Comments Off
Everyone was so positive about Wednesday's article and the sample resources included, we decided to bring out even more goodies for the weekend jam sessions. Download a free sample pack for controllers and get the scoop on our weekly email with... Read more
Got Hot Loops? Filling Out Your Software’s Sample Slots
Posted by DJ TechTools on May 8, 2012 in All, Products | Comments Off
In the past few years, we've seen DJ software across the board start to add more serious sample and loop workflows into their feature lists. Traktor's Remix Decks will just be the lastest in a long line of recent advancements, from Serato's Ableton... Read more
Pioneer RMX-1000 Effects Unit Review
Posted by DJ TechTools on May 6, 2012 in All, Products | Comments Off
In a world of computers and controllers, Pioneer has stayed fast by their postion that dedicated hardware still has a major place in the DJ landscape. The RMX-1000 is no different, providing controllerism-style effects and remixing in a single... Read more
How I Play: Myagi
Posted by DJ TechTools on May 5, 2012 in All, Products | Comments Off
DJ and Producer Myagi stopped by our office the other week, and when we saw that he was using a unique modular setup with Ableton, we couldn't resist getting him to show us the different elements that make up his DJ rig. He's also releasing an album... Read more
How To Build A DIY MIDI Controller – By Moldover
Posted by DJ TechTools on May 4, 2012 in All, Products | Comments Off
There's no doubt that when listing off the most impressive DIY controller builds, Moldover and his MOJO controller are up there on the list. Earlier this week, Moldover not only announced that he was open sourcing the design of the controller and... Read more
