InsideTheDJBooth.com » Featured http://www.insidethedjbooth.com Just another WordPress weblog Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:29:20 +0000 en hourly 1 Electronic Music Site, Mugasha, Launches Beta http://www.insidethedjbooth.com/2009/01/electronic-music-website-mugasha/ http://www.insidethedjbooth.com/2009/01/electronic-music-website-mugasha/#comments Mon, 19 Jan 2009 06:41:31 +0000 SevanKambel http://www.insidethedjbooth.com/?p=336 mugasha1Electronic music website, Mugasha.com, announced last Wednesday that they were launching into Private Beta. The announcement came after co-founder Akshay Dodeja gave a demo of the site to a full audience at Portland Web Innovators' Demolicious event. During the demo, Dodeja explained the difficulty that electronic dance music fans have finding and listening to new music. He went on to show how Mugasha aims to alleviate this problem by increasing the
functionality and accessibility of DJ sets. The site allows users to listen to DJ sets like they were albums. They are able to view tracklists, skip tracks, and jump to specific songs. It also provides a social platform for fans to interact, discuss, and discover brand new music. Dodeja stated that users could sign up for the private beta at Mugasha.com and that they would be sending out beta invites periodically. About Mugasha: Mugasha was started at Startup Weekend Portland, a 54 hour web business sprint, in May of 2008.
Mugasha allows electronic dance music fans to listen to DJ sets like they were albums. Users are able to view tracklists, skip tracks, and jump to specific songs. The site features sets from the world's most popular DJs (including Armin van Buuren, Tiesto, and Ferry Corsten) and provides a social platform for fans to interact, discuss, and discover brand new music.

http://www.mugasha.com

]]> http://www.insidethedjbooth.com/2009/01/electronic-music-website-mugasha/feed/ 0 DaScratch®, a.k.a. the SCS.3d! http://www.insidethedjbooth.com/2008/09/dascratch%c2%ae-aka-the-scs3d/ http://www.insidethedjbooth.com/2008/09/dascratch%c2%ae-aka-the-scs3d/#comments Sat, 20 Sep 2008 00:20:51 +0000 SevanKambel http://www.insidethedjbooth.com/kamrid/?p=45 Stanton DaScratch

Stanton DaScratch

Stanton DJ, an industry leader in the design and manufacture of professional audio products for DJs, introduces the DaScratch, the company's newest addition to the SC System controller line. DaScratch is a USB-MIDI controller that combines fast response, easy customization, and a compact form factor to create an ideal instrument for any digital DJ looking for total control over their software. Small and portable, DaScratch makes a space-friendly addition to any existing DJ gear set-up or can stand on its own as a complete controller solution.

DaScratch marks the introduction of Stanton's StanTouch® technology, which allows DJs to use traditional performance motions and gestures on a touch-pad style surface. "With SCS.3d, we stepped back from the playing field and created something unique using emerging touch technology," states Jim Mazur, Stanton's Director of Product Development. "DJs are constantly looking for new ways to interact with their music. By studying their actions and creating a control surface analogy, we are able to bring some fresh ideas to fruition without being held back by traditional ways of interfacing with equipment."

The StanTouch® interface is highly responsive to popular functions such as scratching, scrubbing, and navigating through digital audio files. In addition, tactile buttons, triggers, and virtual faders are able to control samples, pitch, effects, cue and loop points, and other mappable functions. Multiple finger touches can also prompt quick kills on EQ's or transform effects on volume.

Another notable feature of the SCS.3d is the implementation of DaRouter® software. DaRouter allows customized support and control over most DJ, DAW, and audio applications. DaRouter also enables DaScratch to provide two-way user feedback by illuminating LEDs to indicate the status of buttons, triggers, virtual faders, and transport controls. A preset library is also available on the Stanton website that supports popular applications such as Traktor™, Traktor Scratch™, Ableton Live™, and Serato Scratch Live™. A complete list of supported current applications is available at www.StantonDJ.com.

According to Timothy Dorwart, CEO of the Stanton Group, "DaScratch reflects our commitment to deliver products based on technology, innovation and differentiation. The flexibility and affordability of DaScratch will attract new users to digital DJing while at the same time providing professional DJ's with a useful tool to augment their current rigs."

For simple connectivity into any set-up or environment, DaScratch features USB connection, allowing easy plug and play connection to your software. The unit is class compliant with Windows XP, Vista and Mac OSX to ensure that drivers are never needed, and is bus powered by design to ensure that no external power or batteries need to be used.

Additionally, the DaScratch employs the Magnect® connection system, allowing multiple SCS.3d units to securely snap together magnetically, creating a larger control surface with increased performance options. MSRP: $299

Technical Details:
5 Touch sensitive sliders (3 switchable via presets)
1 Touch sensitive continuous rotary control (switchable via preset)
4 Backlit (red, blue) buttons
10 Back lit (red, blue, purple) touch sensitive buttons
9 Backlit touch sensitive buttons (switchable via preset)
USB 1.1 and 2.0 class compliant MIDI controller
USB bus-powered*
System Requirements:
Mac: Power PC G5 or multicore Intel® processor Mac OSX (v10.4 or later)
Windows: PC running Windows XP or Vista
Dimensions (H x W x D): 8.52 in x 4.72 in x 1.38 in 216.5 mm x 120 mm x 35.25 mm
Shipping Weight: 2.64 lbs (1.2 Kg)
*USB hub / port must meet USB power specification
Package includes: DaScratch® Unit, USB cable, and Quickstart guide

 
Check Out This Website For More Information!

]]> http://www.insidethedjbooth.com/2008/09/dascratch%c2%ae-aka-the-scs3d/feed/ 0 Vote In 2008! DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs! http://www.insidethedjbooth.com/2008/09/vote-in-2008-dj-mag%e2%80%99s-top-100-djs/ http://www.insidethedjbooth.com/2008/09/vote-in-2008-dj-mag%e2%80%99s-top-100-djs/#comments Sat, 20 Sep 2008 00:20:10 +0000 SevanKambel http://www.insidethedjbooth.com/kamrid/?p=43 You have until the 24th of September to make your vote count in DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs of 2008. Last year, Armin van Buuren was crowned the number one DJ in the world, moving from a second place in 2006. (Top 100 DJs of 2007)

The poll is 100% open to the public, and to vote, all you need is a valid email address and your top 5 choices for the year. Becareful not to get your favorite DJ eliminated! Last year several DJs were disqualified were accused and disqualified for cheating. According to DJ Mag officials, scripts were written to move sertain DJ to top positions. Among the most notiable DJs who were disqualified were U.S. top talents Christopher Lawrence and DJ Dan.

The results will be announced on Wednesday, October 29th. Be sure to catch the live cast of the ceremony, that is if you will be one of the lucky ones. Last year, the server was overloaded to the point where you were not able to check the result, and I’m not even talking about streaming video.

All voters will receive a free track from Trackitdown and a free digital copy of DJ Mag. Remember Voting Closes On The 24th Of September!

DJ Mag's Top 100 DJshttp://top100djs.djmag.com/"> Click Here!  To Vote!

 
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]]> http://www.insidethedjbooth.com/2008/09/vote-in-2008-dj-mag%e2%80%99s-top-100-djs/feed/ 0 Stanton SCS.D3 “Da Scratch” Coming 9/19 http://www.insidethedjbooth.com/2008/09/stanton-scsd3-%e2%80%9cda-scratch%e2%80%9d-coming-919/ http://www.insidethedjbooth.com/2008/09/stanton-scsd3-%e2%80%9cda-scratch%e2%80%9d-coming-919/#comments Sun, 14 Sep 2008 00:18:37 +0000 SevanKambel http://www.insidethedjbooth.com/kamrid/?p=39 On Friday Septemeber 19th, Stanton will officially launch their new DJ Midi Controller the SCS.D3!

The SCS.D3 or also called the "Da Scratch" is a touch sensative midi controller that will work with Digital Vinyl Systems (DVS) such as Final Scratch.. The SCS.D3 will allow you to control your music, trigger samples, set loops, change pitch, scratch, jog, scroll, set volume levels, adjust effects, modify EQs... The offical launch and more information will be available this coming Friday!

 

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]]> http://www.insidethedjbooth.com/2008/09/stanton-scsd3-%e2%80%9cda-scratch%e2%80%9d-coming-919/feed/ 0 Music Industry Online: New Music Seminar http://www.insidethedjbooth.com/2008/09/music-industry-online-new-music-seminar/ http://www.insidethedjbooth.com/2008/09/music-industry-online-new-music-seminar/#comments Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:16:06 +0000 SevanKambel http://www.insidethedjbooth.com/kamrid/?p=33  Music Industry Online: New Music Seminar
(New York, NY September 10, 2008) Music Industry Online is pleased to announce its New Music Seminar, which will be held on Saturday November 1st in Cleveland, Ohio. Setting a precedent, The New Music Seminar will be the first of its kind held at the Crowne Plaza Rocks and the  Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum; home of the musical legends of yesterday infused with some of today's notable music stars.
 
The New Music Seminar targets artists, managers, producers, entertainment entrepreneurs, record labels, production companies, and more. The goal of Music Industry Online's New Music Seminar is to EMPOWER, CONNECT, and EDUCATE those individuals interested in pursuing a career in the music business by providing an opportunity for participants to interact with key business professionals in the vast career fields the industry has to offer.
 
The New Music Seminar is a two day itinerary filled conference that will consist of a keynote speaker, various panels, workshops, artist showcases, live performances, listening/networking sessions, and pre/post events.
 
The keynote speaker and panelists will discuss and debate some of the most talked about and controversial issues in the music industry today. Panelists will include some of the world's top industry and forward thinking executives. Some of The New Music Seminar's confirmed panelists are:
Kevin Lyman- CEO of 4FINI/Creator of The Warped Tours
Richard Gottehrer - Founder & Chief Creative Officer of The Orchard
Tru Pettigrew- President of Alloy Access Media Marketing
Gaby Acevedo- President and Co-Owner: SRC/Universal Motown Records
Nelson Taboada- VP Rap Radio: G-Unit Records
Anthony "Ant" Rich- Manager of A&R: Jive Records
Lenny Santiago- Sr. VP of A&R: Def Jam Records
Leslie Arredondo- Music/ Media/Licensing: MTV Networks
L Boogs- Heavy Hitter & Host of MTV3's Sucker Free Latino/On-Air Personality of Hot 97FM
Porfirio Pina- Senior Director of Latin Division for BMI, Broadcast Media Inc.
Christina Vidal- Hollywood Actress/ New Music Seminar Red Carpet VJ
* More New Music Seminar panelists TBA.
 
The New Music Seminar is also offering hands on interactive workshops with genre focused sessions (Pop, Hip-Hop, Rock, R&B). During these workshops participants have a chance to ask experts any questions they may have regarding the music business.  This is an opportunity for individuals to gain concrete knowledge and insight on the business behind the music, legal publishing, licensing issues, and more.
 
Networking and matchmaking sessions allow rising entrepreneurs to meet, greet, and connect with potential future business partners.
Listening sessions will be set up and serve as an outlet primarily for artists to have their music played and critiqued in front of influential A&R's, and considered for placement on a record label, video game, TV show, or film.
 
*If you are serious about establishing yourself and pursuing a successful career in the dynamic and ever changing world of music, then The New Music Seminar is for YOU!!
 
For more information on Music Industry Online's New Music Seminar, please visit www.newmusicseminars.com.
 
 For press/media inquiries regarding The New Music Seminar, please contact The Carnegie Group @ thecarnegiegroup@gmail.com.

]]> http://www.insidethedjbooth.com/2008/09/music-industry-online-new-music-seminar/feed/ 0 Styleflip.com is providing DJ’s and Producers with a new way to stick out from the pack http://www.insidethedjbooth.com/2008/02/styleflipcom-is-providing-djs-and-producers-with-a-new-way-to-stick-out-from-the-pack/ http://www.insidethedjbooth.com/2008/02/styleflipcom-is-providing-djs-and-producers-with-a-new-way-to-stick-out-from-the-pack/#comments Fri, 15 Feb 2008 05:22:00 +0000 SevanKambel http://www.insidethedjbooth.com/?p=66 Styleflip.com is providing DJ's and Producers with a new way to stick out from the pack. An online service that has just launched, Styleflip.com allows users to customize their gear by creating their own unique skins. Mike Tadros of Styleflip.com states that DJ gear and Pro Audio is currently available to get customized with MP3 Players, laptops, cell phones, video gaming systems, and a wider selection of DJ and Pro Audio gear to come in the future. Styleflips are made out of vinyl and coated with a clear laminate coating for additional protection. Ranging in price from $10 (USD) to $49.95 (USD) the service claims to turn any design into a unique protective layer that is easily applied and removed without leaving a mark. A service available to DJs and Producers all over the world, Styleflip is backing up their unique service with a 100% satisfaction guarantee.

The site has been setup with the designer in mind allowing the user to upload, move and resize their images along with a preview that shows what the image will look like as they style it. The process even includes an optional information layer so the user can reinsert their knob control functions in whatever color they would like ensuring it goes well with their design.

After trying the ‘Style It' option on a variety of gear my mind was running wild with ideas on how to change it from the bland look they usually have. Perfect for the nightclub looking to brand their gear, the musician looking for a unique look, or anyone that wants to make their gear ‘theirs’, Styleflip.com seems to be a promising addition in the world of customization.

Quotes:
“This is a great new concept that will have a perfect home with djs and musicians all over the world.” Mya Carlson – mnvibe.com

“With endless possibility, there should be no one staring at plain music setups and the back of blank laptops.” David Eckblad – vitalculture.com

“Styleflips allow anyone that wants to add life to their gear to do so at a low price without the worry of damaging their gear! Michael Tadros – Styleflip.com

“This product is not only prefect for someone looking to add a little creativity to their setup. I can see club owners, promoters, records labels as well as many our using Styleflips to brand their name and logo. This will be a excellent marketing tool” Matt Guertin – Styleflip.com

“Styleflip.com is amazing!! The site is so easy to use. I can upload my own images, make adjustment and even preview my design before I checkout! Plus, you can even drop your knob control function back in over your final design. They were thinking with this site!” Ronald Cortin –Styleflip.com Customers

Weblinks, Photos & Videos:

http://www.styleflip.com

http://s256.photobucket.com/albums/hh186/StyleFlip/?action=view¤t=38081cff.pbw

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