#BestCollege competition & Campus DJ search
In coordination with the first annual Campus DJ search to find the best student DJ, students are invited to share why their college is the best. The winning entry will be announced June 12 and receive an all-expenses paid trip to Hollywood for two for the Campus DJ National Finale, in addition to receiving other [...]
Steve Aoki x Scion FR-S Art Car
Here’s a project that would have been appropriate for an episode of “Pimp My Ride.” Working alongside design company MV Designz, Steve Aoki has turned a standard Scion FR-S into a party vehicle. The ride comes equipped with a fully operational mixing station, Pioneer speaker system, and a fog machine. The exterior features the obligatory [...]
Serato DJ 1.2.0 + free 14-day trial
Serato has announced the first major update to Serato DJ. Serato DJ 1.2.0 arrives with professional features – 4 deck mixing; advanced FX powered by iZotope; midi mapping for use with a secondary controller; among others – to create a comprehensive new digital DJ platform. The update is compatible with a range of controllers, including [...]
Traktor DJ app for iPhone and iPod Touch
Last week, Native Instruments released the TRAKTOR DJ app for the iPhone and iPod Touch. It piggybacks off the iPad version, with an interface optimal for the other devices. The app is a continuation of Native Instrument’s goal of using touch-controlled waveform displays to interact with music. TRAKTOR DJ features a dedicated 3-band EQ, filter [...]
Robert Moog inducted into National Investors Hall of Fame
Anyone familiar with electronic music knows the history of the Moog Synthesizer. Developed by Robert Moog in the 1950s, it pioneered the commercial manufacturing of modular voltage-controlled analog synthesizers. Later in the 60s, Moog developed prototype keyboards and oscillators which served as practical design choices for the production of the electronically generated sounds. This past [...]
CBS RADIO AND ASTRALWERKS LAUNCH NATIONWIDE SEARCH FOR THE BEST FEMALE DJ with “She Can DJ”
For better or worse, there has been an influx of potential reality series based on electronic music. The latest is “She Can DJ – America,” a partnership between CBS Radio and Astralwerks, which is looking to find the country’s top female electronic music talent. Compared to other endeavors, this one does have some legitimacy due [...]
DJ Jazzy Jeff speaks on EDM
DJ Jazzy Jeff is probably best known to the public for his production work with Will Smith (Parents Just Don’t Understand) and his recurring role in the show “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.” However, his career started as a disc jockey almost three decades ago, and Jazzy Jeff remains one of the more reputable figures who [...]
Turntable Lab Record Store Day 2013
Turntable Lab is known for its breadth of equipment and knowledgeable staff. The New York location of Turntable Lab will be holding Record Store Day this Saturday, April 20th. In addition to releases, there will be a host of live performances and a live stream. Turntable Lab is located at 120 East 7th Street (b/t [...]
Nu, customized jewelry from Invisible Night Network
Invisible Light Network (‘ILN’) is a creative studio owned by director, designer, and animator Elliot Kealoha Blanchard. The studio has done work for the likes of GE and UNICEF, from interactive work to short films. ILN’s latest development is Nu, a 3D printing process which creates customized jewelry from a range of musical data – [...]
Waka Flocka Flame working with Skrillex, Diplo, & Flosstradamus on “EDM Rap”
Atlanta-based rapper Waka Flocka plans on introducing a heavy ‘EDM influence’ in his upcoming album. He has confirmed Skrillex, Flosstradamus, and Diplo as collaborators, all of whom have been involved in cross-genre work. This is yet another indication of the integration between electronic music with other genres in America. Stay tuned for further details on [...]
