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Mojaxx Reviews The Mastersounds Clarity A Audio System
MasterSounds announces the launch of Clarity A, the next generation of its Clarity audio system, building upon its predecessor’s minimalist design, manufacturing partner TPI’s military-grade heritage, and MasterSounds’ design style. MasterSounds’ founder Ryan Shaw adds, “Clarity A is the secret that we are so excited to have finally released. When we listened to what the final product had to offer, it was an indescribably proud moment. Looking at the smiles around the MasterSounds test room, I knew we had created something truly special.”
The two Cube:6 loudspeakers and Sub:8 subwoofer run as an active system, and by adding your DJ mixer, pre-amplifier, or DAC to the inputs on the Sub:8, plug and play fidelity are available, out of the box, anywhere in the world.
Mojaxx brings us his full review in this week’s episode of Tips and Tricks. Watch above.
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Mojaxx Reviews Numark Mixstream Pro
Numark‘s Mixstream Pro all-in-one device is the first piece of non-Denon DJ hardware to support the embedded Engine OS operating system. Available for a substantially lower cost than other Engine-powered devices, has anything been lost in the transition?
Mojaxx brings us his full review in this week’s episode of Tips and Tricks. Watch above.
Related Post: First Look: Engine DJ 2.0 Update
First Look: Engine DJ 2.0 Update
Engine DJ 2.0 for the Denon DJ Prime Series has just dropped. It includes a whole new database, Ableton Link, Engine Lighting – AKA onboard SoundSwitch, and more!
Mojaxx takes a first look in this week’s episode of Tips and Tricks. Watch above.
Related Post: First Look: Serato DJ Pro 2.5.7 Update With Pioneer DJ CDJ-3000 Support
First Look: Serato DJ Pro 2.5.7 Update With Pioneer DJ CDJ-3000 Support
Pioneer DJ‘s latest flagship multi-player is now an official Serato accessory via the newest upgrade to Serato DJ Pro, Serato DJ Pro’s 2.5.7. Building on the legacy of the CDJ-2000NXS2, the CDJ-3000 features several powerful improvements, including an enhanced MPU, redesigned hardware components, and a 9-inch, high-resolution touch screen. However, complete control of Serato DJ Pro with the CDJ-3000 requires using HID mode, including Serato’s colored waveforms on the display.
“As clubs and festivals open worldwide, support for the CDJ-3000 has been a highly requested feature for Serato DJs.” says Chief Strategy Officer Nick Maclaren. “We’re pleased to bring this support in Serato DJ Pro 2.5.7, with the reliability and quality our professional DJs expect.”
Download Serato DJ Pro 2.5.7 by clicking here.
To use the CDJ-3000 with Serato DJ Pro, you need to ensure it uses the latest firmware version. You can download this from Pioneer DJ by clicking here.
Mojaxx takes a first look at the integration in this week’s episode of Tips and Tricks. Watch above.
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JetPack Drop System Bag Review
With venues starting to open up around the world, DJs are on the move again. So in the coming weeks Mojaxx will be reviewing a bunch of recent bags to help them transport their gear in style.
This week, Mo takes a look at the Drop System from US company JetPack, a unique combination of a compact backpack and a large roller bag which attach to each other.
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Enter Our Global Producer Challenge
• Beatsource, Beatport, Loopcloud, Plugin Boutique, and LabelRadar have joined forces to host the biggest music producer challenge of 2021.
• Producers can enter tracks in six genres: hip-hop/trap, reggaeton, mainstage/EDM, house, techno, and drum and bass.
• The grand prize winner will receive a studio setup worth $30,000.
• Five winners from each genre will be considered for a release and promo campaign via these labels: Def Jam, Spinnin’ Records, DJcity Records, Shogun Audio, Rekids, and Nervous Records.
• 30 finalists will receive $2,500 worth of equipment from hardware and software partners such as Akai, Reason Studios, Denon DJ, and more.
Learn more here.
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South Asian Playlist Is Now Available On DJcity
Guru Randhawa.
Due to high demand from our subscribers, we are now adding South Asian music to the DJcity record pool. You can check out new South Asian releases on the DJcity Playlists page, which is updated monthly. The South Asian playlist will be curated by Ambo Magic, Jay Dabhi, and DJ Rewind.
Check out the South Asian monthly playlist here.
Search our new South Asian genre here.
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DJcity Launches ‘Lifestyle Program’ With Worldwide Collection 01
Worldwide Collection 01
In celebration of 21-years of DJcity, we have teamed up with Miki Guerra of The Magnolia Park (and co-host of the MikiDz Show) alongside Jerry Avila, Barry Saravia, and The Premier Group out of Los Angeles, California, in curating, designing, and introducing the “DJcity Lifestyle Program.”
DJcity Worldwide Collection 01 is the first release to be available to our members and supporters from around the world. This drop features the “DJcity Worldwide” graphic designed by DJ Marvel, which was inspired by the diversity and footprint of the DJcity family. It is available in sweatshirts and t-shirts in multiple colors. We are also including a tonal “DJcity Basics” hoodie and jogger combination in four different colorways. All items are limited and will never be reproduced again.
Preview the collection below and shop here.
Tees
Moden fit (true to size). Size up for a relaxed/oversized fit.
Fabric: 100% Cotton. 6.1-ounce Garment-dyed fabric. Preshrunk to minimize shrinkage.
Features: Screen printed in Los Angeles, California.
Care instructions: Machine wash cold with like colors – hang dry only.
Pullover Hoodies
Fabric: 80% cotton and 20% polyester. 8.25-ounce medium-weight.
Features: 3-panel hood fleece lined for extra comfort. 100% cotton face. Side-seamed. Double-needle topstitch on all seams. Dyed-to-match drawcords with tipped ends and metal eyelets.
Kangaroo pocket. Ribbed cuffs and waistband.
Tonal Screen-printed and printed in Los Angeles, California.
Care instructions: Machine wash cold with like colors – hang dry only.
Jogger
Features: Gusset inserts for drop-crotch feel. Side-seamed. Ribbed bottom cuff and waistband, drawstring at waist. Two side pockets and a back pocket.
Fabric: 80% cotton and 20% polyester. 8.25-ounce medium-weight.
Tonal Screen-printed and printed in Los Angeles, California.
Care instructions: Machine wash cold with like colors – hang dry only.
Trucker Hat
60% polyester & 40% cotton.
5 panel.
Adjustable strap – one size fits most.
Printed in Los Angeles, California.
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Beatsource LINK’s Offline Mode is Coming to Serato DJ
In October, after months of anticipation, Beatsource integrated the Beatsource LINK music streaming service for open-format DJs with Serato DJ. It was a groundbreaking advancement; however, it was just the beginning of their partnership with Serato.
Today, we’re excited to announce that Beatsource LINK’s offline mode, which enables DJs to mix without an internet connection, is coming to Serato DJ Pro 2.5 and Lite 1.5 soon. You’ll be able to mix anywhere with Beatsource LINK.
Can’t wait? You can test Beatsource LINK’s offline mode in the public beta of Serato DJ Pro 2.5 and Lite 1.5 here.
Don’t have Beatsource LINK? Try it free.
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Beatsource Launches First-Ever Licensed DJ Edits
As DJs, we know how important it is to have versions like intro edits and instrumentals in your arsenal. That’s why our friends at Beatsource have teamed up with Create Music Group and EMPIRE to offer exclusive DJ versions of thousands of tracks from their catalog in the Beatsource LINK music streaming service for open-format DJs. The versions include “intro edits,” whereby approximately 15 to 30 seconds of the instrumentals are added to the beginning and end of the track to facilitate easier mixing. Instrumentals and acapellas will also be available.
The collaboration is the first step in Beatsource’s broader initiative to authorize and monetize DJ edits for streaming, which has never been done before in the music industry. The initiative will provide DJs with official DJ versions while introducing new revenue streams and data for artists and labels.
Beatsource’s President, Brian “DJ Quickie” Wong, says:
“While streaming has saved the music industry from over a decade of declining revenues, DJs were left out of this wave of innovation because they were never officially provided with the content they need. … Not only does this collaboration create, for the first time, an authorized and monetized channel to stream DJ edits, but artists will gain unprecedented insight into how DJs are playing their music … We can now track things like how many plays a song is getting in the clubs, who played it, and performed to what size audience. This information was never aggregated until our forward-thinking partners at EMPIRE and Create helped challenge the music supply chain to better serve the most important tastemaker in the industry, the DJ.”
Create Music Group’s EVP of Operations, George Karalexis, comments:
“Alongside the rise of streaming we’ve seen a striking downturn in the tools and resources that music creators and record labels offer to open-format DJs, an extremely important group of tastemakers that can really help to break new artists. In order to re-engage this vital part of the music promotion ecosystem, we’ve opened up our catalog to Beatsource who have tailor-made a huge catalog of custom mixes and edits for their vast network of DJs. We look forward to continuing to collaborate with them as our catalog grows and their network of DJs expands.”
EMPIRE’s Founder and CEO, Ghazi, adds:
“EMPIRE’s focus on innovation through technology has transformed providing independent music to the world … and the support of the DJs as tastemakers and record breakers has been integral to our success. We know these tools are essential to DJs, and this partnership with Beatsource will ensure that our most dedicated supporters have access to the right content to continue making an impact with our artists. Salute the DJ.”
Create Music Group and EMPIRE have mined deep into their catalogs, identifying some of their most popular tracks, and assembled a variety of DJ edits exclusively for Beatsource. Tracks included in the first wave of edits include hits by Fat Joe, Busta Rhymes, Rich The Kid, Anderson Paak, Tory Lanez, the Insomniac Records catalog, and more.
Beatsource is currently engaged with the major labels to ensure their content is included as licensed DJ edits by April. In the meantime, hits from Create Music Group and EMPIRE are now available exclusively to Beatsource LINK and DJcity subscribers.
Don’t have Beatsource LINK? Try it free.
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