
by Robert Lindquist Vestax’s Typhoon, an all-in-one, affordable Digital DJ System now ships with Virtual DJ software featuring custom Typhoon faceplate graphics, making the Typhoon the easiest to use DJ controller on the market. Atomix Productions Inc. has developed a custom version of Virtual DJ just for Typhoon. The software’s interface emulates the look and…

Review by Stacy Zemon I’ve been feeling a little sentimental about vinyl lately, with the announcement that Panasonic will be ceasing production of its iconic Technics SL 1200 turntable. While it’s been many years since I converted from vinyl to CD and then to digital, I know there still a lot of DJs out there…

Review by Stacy Zemon The major flaw with MP3 players and cell phones is that they are so fragile. Now there’s a solution to this problem that provides protection and dynamic sound. It’s called the Eco Extreme. Powered by three, AA batteries, this waterproof case works with every mp3 player and cell phone including the…

Review by Stacy Zemon Have you been thinking that your Explorer, Firefox or Chrome browser just isn’t, say, social enough? Probably not, but RockMelt is hoping that’s exactly what you’ll think after you try out its web browser. Recently released in a limited beta, it’s built entirely around social networks such as Facebook and Twitter….

Review by Stacy Zemon Sleekly designed and weighing only a mere 12 lbs., this portable media player seamlessly integrates USB compatible technology with a 2-channel audio mixer and a built-in iPod dock. I really like that you can search, cue, play, pitch, mix and even scratch digital music files directly from an iPod or other…

Review by Stacy Zemon The Luminair 2.0 software allows users to wirelessly control lighting fixtures, dimmers, consoles, and media servers all via a Wi-Fi connection. Small enough to fit into your pocket, it works great for controlling color-mixable LED fixtures, studio lighting, moving lights, and any other DMX enabled equipment. Tricked-Out Features An eye-catching user…

Review by Stacy Zemon Hercules, a leader and pioneer in digital DJ controllers for computers, announces the newest version of their DJ Console line for Pro DJs, the DJ Console 4-Mx. The DJ Console 4-Mx has a steel and aluminum crafted body with 89 controls in 2-deck mode and 150 controls in 4-deck mode. The…

Review by Stacy Zemon David Letterman once called velcro® the “miracle fabric of the ’80′s.” Well, even though we’re in the twenty-first century, this stuff still works wonders for mobile DJs and it probably always will. I use the Cord-Lox® Y Series from Toleeto Fasteners inside my rack case, along the journey from rack case…

Take Your Pick- Sound Activated or DMX For the mobile DJ who is looking for a complete pack-and-go LED wash light solution, Chauvet’s 4BAR™ may be just what you are looking for. This unit packs light, runs cool and the lights won’t need replacing for a very, very long time. The 4BAR™ is a 15-channel…