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Consejos y Trucos: Pioneer DJ DDJ-1000 Review
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On this week’s episode of Consejos y Trucos, Luis Martinez reviews Pioneer DJ’s rekordbox controller, the DDJ-1000. Watch it above.
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Spanish translation (traducción en español):
En este episodio de Consejos y Trucos, Luis Martínez revisa el controlador DDJ-1000 de Pioneer DJ para rekorbox DJ. Mira el video arriba.
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Related: Consejos y Trucos: Denon DJ SC5000 Prime Player Review
Serato to Launch Streaming Integrations With SoundCloud and TIDAL
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Music streaming services SoundCloud and TIDAL will be integrated into an upcoming release of Serato DJ Pro and Serato DJ Lite, the company has announced.
The streaming tracks will appear in Serato just like regular music files. Additionally, saved playlists on the streaming platforms will automatically appear in the Serato DJ library.
To make use of the integration, DJs will need a subscription to both or either of the streaming services.
SoundCloud offers its Go+ subscription for $9.99 a month, while TIDAL has two tiers of membership: Premium and HiFi at $9.99 and $19.99 a month, respectively. Both platforms also offer 30-day trials.
More details about Serato’s integration with SoundCloud and TIDAL will be announced later.
Related: Serato Releases Serato DJ Pro
Review: Eventide H9 Harmonizer Effects Pedal
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Mojaxx is always looking for ways to make his sets sound different from the next DJ, and Eventide’s H9 Harmonizer effects pedal does just that.
A respected brand in the world of effects, Eventide made its name in the ’70s with studio equipment. Its gear has been used by legendary musicians likes of Jimmy Page, Eddie Van Halen, and Eno.
Its H9 Harmonizer was designed for guitar and synth players. However, as Mo points out, there have always been DJs who look for ways to bring studio-quality effects to the booth.
Watch his review above on this week’s Tips and Tricks.
Consejos y Trucos: Denon DJ SC5000 Prime Player Review
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After reviewing Denon DJ’s X1800 Prime mixer last week, Luis Martinez now takes a closer look at the company’s SC5000 media player.
Watch his review above on this week’s episode of Consejos y Trucos.
Spanish translation (traducción en español):
Después de revisar el X1800 Prime mixer de Denon DJ la semana pasada, Luis Martínez ahora analiza de cerca el SC5000 media player de la compañía.
Mira su review arriba en el episodio de esta semana de Consejos y Trucos.
Related: Consejos y Trucos: Denon DJ X1800 Prime Mixer Review
Review: Allen & Heath Xone:96 Mixer
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Back in June, Mojaxx provided an exclusive preview of Allen & Heath’s Xone:96 mixer. Now, after spending a couple of weeks with a production unit, Mo delivers his verdict.
Watch on this week’s Tips and Tricks.
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Watch: How to Clean a CDJ After Burning Man
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Outdoor events can be stressful for DJs and dangerous for electronics. Exposure to heat, dirt, or moisture can ruin expensive equipment. Despite the risks, Pioneer DJ gear enthusiast Christian Jackson recently rented out multiple CDJ-2000NXS setups for use at the Burning Man festival.
The dust in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert, where the event is held, is harmful to electronics. However, Jackson was able to clean and restore his CDJs to their original condition. The Seattle native filmed the process and explained each step in this tutorial video.
Watch above.
Consejos y Trucos: Denon DJ X1800 Prime Mixer Review
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Last Thursday, DJcity launched a new Spanish-language DJ gear review and tips series titled Consejos y Trucos (tips and tricks) for DJcity Latino. The first episode saw host Luis Martinez share five tips to get the most out of Pioneer DJ’s rekordbox DJ software.
This week, Luis returns to give a detailed review of Denon DJ’s X1800 Prime mixer. The X1800 is a four-channel club mixer designed to integrate with the company’s SC5000 player, which Luis will review in next week’s episode.
Watch above and stay tuned for more videos.
Spanish translation (traducción en español):
El jueves pasado, DJcity lanzó una nueva serie en español para DJs titulada Consejos y Trucos con DJcity Latino. En el primer episodio, Luis Martínez compartió cinco consejos para aprovechar al máximo el software rekordbox DJ de Pioneer DJ.
Esta semana, Luis regresa para dar una review detallada del X1800 Prime mixer de Denon DJ. El X1800 es un club mixer de cuatro canales diseñado para integrarse con el SC5000 player de la compañía, que Luis revisará en el episodio de la próxima semana.
Mira el video arriba.
Related: DJcity Launches Spanish-Language DJ Gear Review and Tips Series, ‘Consejos y Trucos’
The Latest Portablism Gear
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The world of portablism continues to evolve. On this week’s episode of DJcityTV’s Tips and Tricks, Mojaxx looks at the latest gear to enhance your portable turntable. Included in his wrap-up are products from Jesse Dean Designs, Infinity Faders, Portablism Gear, and Woodwurk Records.
DJcity Launches Spanish-Language DJ Gear Review and Tips Series, ‘Consejos y Trucos’
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DJcity has launched a Spanish-language DJ gear review and tips series titled Consejos y Trucos (tips and tricks). The videos are hosted by Luis Martinez in conjunction with his South America-based YouTube channel El Arte de Ser DJ and DJcity Latino.
A native of Colombia, Luis is an influential DJ and social media personality throughout Latin America. His channel, which translates to “the art of being a DJ,” has close to 90,000 subscribers and has amassed nearly 7.5 million views since 2013. Luis reviewed DJcity’s record pool in March.
On the first episode, Luis shares five tips to get the most out of Pioneer DJ’s rekordbox DJ software.
Watch it above.
Spanish translation (traducción en español):
DJcity ha lanzado una serie en español para DJs titulada Consejos y Trucos. La serie será presentada por Luis Martínez en conjunto con su popular canal de YouTube El Arte de Ser DJ y DJcity Latino.
Nacido en Colombia, Luis es un DJ influyente y personalidad de las redes sociales en América Latina. Su canal tiene cerca de 90,000 suscriptores y ha acumulado casi 7.5 millones de transmisiones desde 2013. En particular, Luis revisó el record pool de DJcity en marzo.
En el primer episodio, Luis comparte cinco consejos para aprovechar al máximo el software rekordbox DJ de Pioneer DJ.
Míralo arriba.
Related: DJcity’s Record Pool Reviewed By Popular Latin DJ YouTube Channel
The Best USB Drives, SD Cards, and External Hard Drives for DJs
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With the popularity of digital media players, DJs can fit all the music they need for a gig right in their pocket. USB drives, SD cards, and external hard drives all combine storage space with speed and portability. But which one is right for you?
On this episode of DJcityTV’s Tips and Tricks, Mojaxx looks at the best digital storage devices on the market.
Watch above.
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