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Thud Rumble Previews Intel-Powered DJ Mixer

Thud Rumble's Intel-powered DJ mixer

Thud Rumble's Intel-powered DJ mixer

Thud Rumble showcased two prototypes of its Intel-powered DJ mixer on Tuesday, reports Engadget. The presentation, which took place at the Intel Developer Forum in San Francisco, was given by Thud Rumble’s co-founder, DJ QBert, and Montreal’s DJ Killa-Jewel.

The devices are the latest prototypes of Thud Rumble’s laptop-free mixer, the “Invader,” which was first announced in May 2015. The company has since showcased prototypes in an video by Intel and at the Maker Faire.

Intel mixer

According to Engadget, the prototypes that Thud Rumble showed off at the IDF were equipped with a touchscreen display running Windows 10 and Traktor. However, Engadget says the mixers can use any DJ software that’s compatible with Microsoft’s operating system.

Buyers will be able to customize the Invader with “laser-etching options, various colors and a choice of rubber or old-school arcade buttons.” Thud Rumble’s co-founder Ritche “Yogafrog” Desuasido told Engadget: “We’re doing the Tesla business model.”

Thud Rumble's Intel-powered DJ mixer

So what’s next for the Invader? Engadget writes:

“The next step after IDF will be to finalize the printed circuit board (PCB) designs. Native Instruments, which makes Traktor devices, is working with Thud Rumble to create an audio interface. The final Invader mixer will have the usual audio ports, including the ability to switch to phono so DJs can scratch actual vinyl. It’ll have USB 3 ports and an HDMI socket so DJs can use applications like Serato Video to output moving images. As you might expect, given that the device was shown off at Intel’s developer conference, it runs on Intel i5 and i7 processors. It’s competitively priced at $1,699 (the Pioneer DJ DJM-S9 mixer for Serato costs the same without a built-in computer) and will ship at the end of the year.”

Intel mixer

All photos by Roberto Baldwin/AOL

Related: Intel Releases Video About Thud Rumble Collaboration

Mynoorey – DJcity DE Podcast – 17/08/16

Mynoorey

Mynoorey

From Dresden Germany, Mynoorey presents this weeks DJcity DE Podcast. Resident at Kraftwerk Mitte, BigCityBeats World Club Dome and has released several productions like “Million Lights”, “Track Two”, and “BEATROCK” with the Bodybangers. Stream or download his podcast below as he serves up a 30 minute EDM heavy mix.

Download on iTunes HERE

Tracklist:
01. Malaa – Frequency 75
02. Moksi – Get U There
03. Laidback Luke & twoloud – Fcukin Beats
04. The Voyagers x Propane – Dresscode
05. Martin Solveig ft. Tkay Maidza – Do It Right
06. DJ Snake ft. Moksi – Pigalle
07. Ookay – Thief
08. Borgore – 100s
09. DVBBS – 24K
10. Mercer – Encore
11. Garmiani – Bomb A Drop – MORTEN Remix
12. The Chainsmokers – Don’t Let Arcade Down – PUGERI Edit
13. Bodybangers & Mynoorey – BEATROCK

Related: Phil Phader – DJcity DE Podcast – 10/08/16

Watch Chris Villa’s New ‘Trends Mix’

Chris Villa

DJcity’s Arizona Representative Chris Villa is back with a new Trends Mix, and this time it was recorded live at a club. The video, which was filmed at Shady Park in Tempe, shows Villa mixing five tracks from the July 2016 edition of DJcity Trends, along with three throwbacks.

Tracklist:

1. Rick Ross – Same H#es
2. DJ Khaled ft. Drake – For Free
3. Too $hort – Blow The Whistle
4. Rob $tone ft. J Davi$ – Chill Bill
5. Rodney O & Joe Cooley – Everlasting Bass
6. SpydaT.E.K & White Gangster ft. Ma-Less & DJ Blass – Duro Bass
7. Selena – Baila Esta Cumbia
8. Deorro ft. Elvis Crespo – Bailar – DJ Santarosa Merengue Intro

Related: Watch Chris Villa’s ‘Trends Mix’ for June 2016

Numark Unveils PT01 Scratch Portable Turntable

Numark PT01 Scratch

Numark PT01 Scratch

Numark has released the PT01 Scratch, the first commercially available, all-in-one portablism turntable. It builds on the company’s previous PT01 USB turntable and includes the following key features, some of which are new.

– Built-in “Scratch Slide Switch,” which eliminates the need for an external fader. The switch is adjustable for either regular and hamster-style scratching.

– Built-in speaker

– 1/8-inch stereo input, so you can connect your phone or any audio source to play a background beat.

– RCA output, so that you can connect to external hardware.

– Headphone output

The PT01’s suggested retail price is $129, just $30 more than the PT01 USB. Watch Numark’s demo video below and learn more on their website.

Related: Watch the First Episode of ‘Off the Beat and Path’ Feat. DJ Manwell and FlipFlop

Sammy Porter – DJcity UK Podcast – 15/08/16

Sammy Porter

Sammy Porter

International DJ and producer Sammy Porter presents this weeks DJcity UK Podcast. He holds residencies in London, Marbella, Ibiza, and Dubai’s most elite venues. His genre bending style has seen him rock parties across the world. Stream or download his house and garage influenced mix below.

Follow Sammy Porter on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram

Download on iTunes HERE

Tracklist:
01. Sammy Porter & Asha Rae – Look Back
02. Sammy Porter & Asha Rae – Look Back – Wonder K Remix
03. Offiah – Trouble
04. DJ Snake ft. Biploar Sunshine – Middle – Sammy Porter Remix
05. Wideawake ft. Jacob Banks – Love Me – Sammy Porter Remix
06. Dots Per Inch ft. Bia – Fix You – Wonder K Remix
07. ID – ID
08. Stormzy – Shut Up – Sonny Fedora Remix
09. Gala – Freed From Desire – Jack Swaffer & Richey Profund Remix
10. Lowsteppa & Dennis Quin – Static System
11. Snap – I Got The Power – Lee Storey Remix
12. Raumakustic – Panter – Format B Remix
13. Domina – Gotta Let You Go – Full Intention Remix
14. Hollaphonic – Surrounded By Lions
15. Dark Mountain Group – Loose Control – Malachi Remix
16. Jax Jones – House Work
17. Foor & Sami Swich – Trouble – Sammy Porter Dub Remix
18. Disciples – Daylight
19. Kim English – Nightlife – Amand Van Heldens Mix / Dennis Roog 2016 Rework
20. Prince – I Wanna Be Your Lover – Dimitri From Paris Remix

Related: SILK – DJcity UK Podcast – 08/08/16

DJ Ken Scratches Over TJR’s ‘We Wanna Party’ and Yellow Claw’s ‘DJ Turn It Up’

DJ Ken

DJ Ken, a former two-time DMC Malaysia Champion, scratches over TJR and Savage‘s “We Wanna Party” and Yellow Claw‘s “DJ Turn It Up” in a new routine for DJcityTV. Ken is a mixer on Malaysian mix shows Club Hitz on HITZ FM and My Now Music on MY FM.

Follow DJ Ken on Facebook, Instagram, SoundCloud, Twitter, and YouTube

Related: TJR Drops VIP Edit of ‘We Wanna Party’

Listen to TLP’s Benelux Podcast for DJcity

TLP

TLP

Belgium born TLP aka Troubleman presents this weeks Benelux Podcast. The legendary urban DJ with a show on Studio Brussel (one of the biggest Belgian radio stations) serves up 30 minutes of rap, hip hop and grime from both sides of the Atlantic. Stream or download below.

Follow TLP on Twitter and Facebook

Download on iTunes HERE

Tracklist:
01. Equiknoxx – Esa Morena – Nadastrom & Sabo Love Miami Mix
02. Ghetts – You Dun Know Already
03. Skepta – Shutdown – FooR Remix
04. DJ Cable – Justified Pt. 3
05. Solo 45 – Feed ‘Em To The Lions Remix
06. Section Boyz – Lock Arf – Vandalized Edit
07. Prince Rapid – What’s Good
08. Rocket & Scorcher – Timbo Flow
09. VANDALIZED – Shut Up
10. ID – Bruxelles Arrive
11. DJ Khaled ft. JAY Z & Future – I Got The Keys – DJ Scene Magic Flute Bootleg
12. TJR ft. Cardi B – F#ck Me Up – Jayceeoh Remix
13. Abra Cadabra ft. Krept & Konan – Robbery Remix
14. Daniel Haaksman – Xinguila ft. Throes + The Shine – DJ NK Remix
15. Subtropics – Subtropics – Drop It Down
16. Hat+Hoodie – Stepper
17. DJ Laz – Esa Morena – Nadastrom & Sabo Love Miami Mix

Related: Listen to DJ TLM’s Benelux Podcast for DJcity

4 Must-Play Tracks for the Weekend: August 12

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DJ Bens performs at Amnesia in Cap d’Agde, France. (via Facebook)

The Notorious B.I.G. – Big Poppa – DJ Smerk Cold Water Bootleg
Biggie’s classic gets blended with the instrumental of Major Lazer’s new single.

Flume ft. Kai – Never Be Like You – Martin Solveig Remix
France’s Martin Solveig delivers an uptempo remix of Flume’s hit single.

Missy Elliott – Work It – Daniel Chapman 2016 Remix
A future house rework of Missy’s 2002 anthem.

Rae Sremmurd ft. Lil Jon – Set The Roof – DJ Bens Hype Edit
An intro edit that samples To Kool Chris’ house classic, “The Roof Is On Fire!”

DJcity’s weekly picks are selected by Kidd Spin. To receive them via email, click here.

Related: 4 Must-Play Tracks for the Weekend (Aug. 5)

Sony Music UK Acquires Ministry of Sound

Sigala

Sigala
Sigala performs at BLUE at Ushuaïa Ibiza on Aug. 4, 2016. (via Facebook)

Sony Music UK has acquired Ministry of Sound, one of the world’s largest dance music labels.

The imprint was founded in 1993 as an extension of the influential London club of the same name. During its two decades of operation, it has earned cumulative album sales in excess of 70 million, including 40 UK number one albums and 21 UK number one singles.

Ministry of Sound’s chart-topping singles include Bingo Players’ “Get Up (Rattle),” MK’s remix of Storm Queen’s “Look Right Through,” and Duke Dumont’s “Need U (100%),” DVBBS and Borgeous’ “Tsunami,” and Sigala’s “Easy Love.”

“This agreement underscores our ongoing commitment to investing in great artistry and hit music,” said Doug Morris, Chairman and CEO, Sony Music Entertainment, in the company’s statement.

Lohan Presencer, Ministry of Sound Group Chief Executive, added: “I’m delighted we have found the right home to grow Ministry of Sound Recordings at a global level while keeping its unique identity. Sony Music is a world-class company that understands our ethos of exceptional curation and developing young talent.”

Related: Ministry of Sound Australia’s Head of A&R Talks Local Success

DJcity Launches New Recommendation Feature, ‘myDJcity’

DJcity

DJcity

DJcity has added a new recommendation feature to its record pool to help subscribers discover songs based on their previous download habits. The technology is based on the same algorithm that Netflix, iTunes, and Amazon uses.

To access the recommendations, login to DJcity’s record pool and select “myDJcity” at the top right. You will then be taken to a page with a full list of your personalized recommendations. Your top recommendations can also be found on DJcity’s homepage and record pool pages.

MyDJcity

Here are some tips to ensure that you receive accurate recommendations:

– Don’t share your account with other people.

– Be honest when rating tracks.

– Be selective with your downloads. Downloading every track in DJcity’s catalog will result in generic recommendations.

Related: DJcity Launches Redesigned ‘Trends’ Page

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