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The New King of Lightweight Headphones? Pioneer DJ HDJ-CX First Impressions
Pioneer DJ‘s headphone line is best known for big, beefy designs. But with the new HDJ-CX, they have gone in a new compact, lightweight direction. Have they done enough to challenge the current reigning champion in that market segment, the Sennheiser HD25? Mojaxx gives us his first impressions in the new episode of Beatsource Tech. Watch above.
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DJ ND Shares a Pattern Combining Crab and Transform Scratches
In this episode of DJcityTV’s Made From Scratch, DJ ND breaks down a combo using crabs and transforms.
Download DJ ND’s scratch tools here and watch the tutorial above.
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Back to the Booth
Almost every DJ around the world has suffered an enforced hiatus from live performances in the past two years, some for longer than others. But if you’ve taken a break from DJing, for whatever reason, what are the things you ought to consider when getting you’re headead back in the game?
In the first episode of Beatsource Basics, Mojaxx delivers a checklist of things you should get on top of before you get back to the DJ booth. Watch above.
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Is Buying DJ Lighting From China a Good Idea?
As prices of DJ gear increase, more and more DJs are beginning to buy lighting products directly from Chinese manufacturers.
In this episode of Beatsource Tech, Mojaxx reviews some wireless uplights from Both Lighting, who come recommended by some big names in the mobile DJ world, and asks – are you sacrificing quality in order to get a better price?
Related Post: Fake Technics 1200s EXPOSED!
Fake Technics 1200s EXPOSED!
Classic Technics SL-1200 Mk2, M3D and Mk5 turntables have been discontinued over a decade ago. Since then, mint used examples have rocketed in price. In addition, the increasing scarcity of genuine spare parts has led to some unscrupulous sellers to combine bits of different models together into “frankendecks,” which are designed to fool potential buyers.
In the new episode of Beatsource Tech, Mojaxx speaks to Jay from Just Technics in the UK, who has a series of videos where he helps DJs spot the potential red flags when shopping for a used 1200 or 1210.
Watch the video above.
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Are These The Best Budget DJ Headphones?
Pioneer DJ’s HDJ-CUE1 and Bluetooth-enabled HDJ-CUE1BT headphones promise to offer serious DJ performance which belies their sub-$100 pricing. In the new episode of Beatsource Tech, Mojaxx delivers his long-term review on both models.
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DJ ND Shares a Flare Combo for Breaking Down Phrases
DJ ND is back with another Made From Scratch tutorial aimed at creatively scratching vocal phrases. This new pattern combines 2-click flares with pauses between syllables.
Download DJ ND’s scratch tools here and watch the tutorial above.
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New DJcity Pricing Plans Now Available
Here at DJcity, customer satisfaction is crucial, and therefore we always take input and feedback from our customers and DJ community very seriously. Due to popular demand, DJcity has added two new affordable and flexible subscription plans to our record pool.
New features and plan details:
• We have added an affordable one-month plan for just $30 a month.
• Our best value six-month plan for $150 is also now available. When this plan is selected users get one month for free by saving $30.
• New users can now try our record pool for just $10 for the first month.
• Our previous three-month plan for $90 is no longer available to new users. Existing users are grandfathered in and can choose to remain in this plan.
• Users can now change or cancel plans at any time by navigating to the billing page. The change plan feature is currently only available for subscribers paying with a credit card. Subscribers paying with PayPal can contact us to change plans.
• DJcity provides the greatest value compared to other record pools. A single subscription with DJcity includes full access to all five DJcity record pools for the price of one, including DJcity, DJcity UK, DJcity Latino, DJcity Japan, DJcity DE, and more to come, like our new South Asian catalog.
• Our new Global Music Page highlights our extensive catalog of tracks from around the world. Our users are now able to easily browse music from each region and use our powerful search filters to sort by BPM, Key, Popularity, Release Date, and Version Type. All of our regional record pools include Clean, Dirty, Intro, Instrumental, Acapella versions, and more.
Watch Mojaxx’s detailed walkthrough below and join the record pool for the world’s best DJs.
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Hercules Announces Limited Edition DJControl Inpulse 500 White Edition
Hercules has announced an all-white version of their popular DJControl Inpulse 500. The controller is limited to 1000 pieces and will be available in Europe, North America and the Middle East.
The unit includes a Serato DJ Pro license key, an embroidered carrying case, and a variety of free elements and services to enrich the DJing experience such as royalty-free music packs and overlays for livestreaming (available for download on the Hercules website).
The DJControl Inpulse 500 White Edition has a suggested retail price of $449.99. It is currently available for preorder in the United States and Canada and will be released at the end of February.
Check out DJcity representative Matsu showcasing the controller’s features using Beatsource LINK in the video below.
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Serato Boxes Are Dead, and That’s a Problem
With so many OS and software updates, and products being discontinued, the writing is now on the wall for separate audio interfaces for Serato DJ Pro. In the new episode of Beatsource Tech, Mojaxx explains why that is a problem, and asks the industry to do something about it.
Watch the video above.
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