Have you ever wanted to wail out a synth solo on top of a track or drop a dubstep baseline during a break? You could always cart along a keyboard and load up Ableton in your sets but that is not very practical for the average DJ. To solve that problem and add a layer of musicality in my sets, I invented a system of MP3s with pentatonic scales several years ago. After many months of fine tuning, the first public version is finally available for you to play with. I am proud to introduce DJ PowerTools, the modern controllerist’s version of the scratch record.
DJ PowerTools Packs contain two types of files:
KITS
Each MP3 contains 8-14 sounds (with a cue point for each sound) including wobble bass lines, tones, sound effects and white noise for a broad palette of sonic sources to juggle. They are excellent for remixing a song on the fly and adding deep sounds to any song. Musically, the kits provide a few of the essential notes that will always work for the selected key.
SOUNDS
The DJ Power Tools Dubstep Pack contains 3 Kits and 7 sounds for a total of 120 MP3s. Pick up the full pack for only $14.99 in our webstore.
HOW DO THEY WORK FOR DIFFERENT MUSIC STYLES?
- All kits and sounds come in a zip file with 12 MP3s. One for each key code (1A,2A,3A etc…).
- Every MP3 has been prepared with beat grids and cue points for Serato and Traktor.
- Each note sequence is laid out in a scale that will always be in key with a matching song.
- The files and MP3 tags are labelled with key based on the camelot scale.
You can tempo match DJ PowerTools against any song using keylock to maintain the primary key. This means one single file can be used across a wide range of music styles and tempos. Just use cue point buttons to trigger each note and your controller has been transformed into a powerful musical instrument!
THE NITTY GRITTY
These sounds have been engineered by James Terris using a wide range of analogue synths, the best digital software and unique vintage boxes (like Speak and Spell) for the most punchy, unique tones possible. Each sound has been designed with the following in mind and painstakingly tuned over the course of three months with my help.
- mutliple layers of tones from each hit (rhythmic and tone)
- specific amounts of space between cue points
- tones are built to be modulated well with DJ effects
- everything is mastered and polished so it cuts through a final mix really well
- the notes provided are selected to work well with the specific genre
- the kits are carefully selected groups of sounds, which when played together can form musical conversations
James did sound design for the well known Dave Smith “Tetra” box among others so you can be sure that the bass lines, synths and one shots are the juiciest tones possible.
Here are two examples with free downloads for you to try out the new concept!
DJ PowerTools Dubstep Kit 1 in 6A by Ean Golden
Power Tools Sound- Tb303 in 6A by Ean Golden
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now this looks pretty cool 🙂
Hey Djtt
I just bought the powertools pack, but i haven’t yet received the download link.
I LOVE the concept of this, unfortunately I am a Torq guy…so naturally I’m gonna request that we see you add torq grids and cue points to this sound pack and I will buy this in a heartbeat, or a downbeat if you will
Not Paying 15 bucks for stuff I have in other packs that are free
links for demo files stopped working 🙁
Can anyone reupload it somewhere?
Does this only work for Traktor or will Serato support it as well?
So what seems to be the average wait time for the download link? Seems most people are waiting for a bit. I just bought it, but was hoping that by now it would be setup pretty painlessly and quickly.
And within’ 6 minutes of posting this I get my e-mail with the download link. Thank you DJTT!! Can’t wait to play around with this stuff tonight at rehearsal with my band!
I never received a download link after purchase….. =(
i just bought it last night but how long should i expect to wait till i get a email with a link?
This solidifies it, I won’t be coming back to DJTT any more. Selling off cheap WAV soundpacks as some sort of revolutionary innovation in DJ Technology? No thanks.
To be fair, I haven’t seen any loop-package designed to mimic battle records, so its still sort of a new idea. Especially since not all DJs can or are willing to learn how to take a bunch of loops and take the time to make them into something you can just trigger on top of records you’re spinning.
I mean you don’t HAVE to buy it, and the loop sounds pretty good, good enough to drop during a transition or to give a track a new spin.
never received any download links :-/
This is the most innovative thing I’ve seen since your series on re-purposing midi keys wayyy back in the day. Phenomenal work!!!!
Wow….I thought this was a genius idea until I saw that the only ones currently available are Dubstep packs 🙁 I’ll wait for the next ones to come out
And the magic continues to unfold…
And the magic continues to unfold…
Just ordered from the store. Didn’t receive any confirmation email/download link, and now it’s showing “out of stock?”
Just ordered from the store. Didn’t receive any confirmation email/download link, and now it’s showing “out of stock?”
Battle record for the digital DJ. Yeh, you guys know what’s up. Nice work. This is a great product idea. Good luck with the server management.
Yeah I would love this on vynil thou
traktor scratch pro? serato scratch live?
traktor scratch pro? serato scratch live?
Yeah I would love this on vynil thou
Battle record for the digital DJ. Yeh, you guys know what’s up. Nice work. This is a great product idea. Good luck with the server management.
There are plenty of places where one could download free samples.
Here’s a couple of sites I use.
http://www.soundstosample.com/
http://www.acidplanet.com
http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/loop_libraries/
If you follow certain artists, some of them post free samples. One e.g. is Skrillex, Kevin Saunders, etc….
Marvelous Mixin Miguel
There are plenty of places where one could download free samples.
Here’s a couple of sites I use.
http://www.soundstosample.com/
http://www.acidplanet.com
http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/loop_libraries/
If you follow certain artists, some of them post free samples. One e.g. is Skrillex, Kevin Saunders, etc….
Marvelous Mixin Miguel
I just sent out new download links to everyone. Please contact us if you still are having problems
how much are the downloads?
how much are the downloads?
i also have a problem, i haven’t got the download link.
I just sent out new download links to everyone. Please contact us if you still are having problems
I purchased the pack but I cannot download it. It always say “server interrupt” ? What’s going on now?
I purchased the pack but I cannot download it. It always say “server interrupt” ? What’s going on now?
Wasn’t there a test here on DJTT on Key-finding software like Mixed in Key and a few others, were it ended up finding the right key only about half the time..? I’ve searched for it, but can’t seem to find it anymore. Has the software become better since then? If it has, it would be great with a new test!
Wasn’t there a test here on DJTT on Key-finding software like Mixed in Key and a few others, were it ended up finding the right key only about half the time..? I’ve searched for it, but can’t seem to find it anymore. Has the software become better since then? If it has, it would be great with a new test!
+1 !!!
+1 !!!
i doubt that the software has gotten better, but it also depends on what type (genre) of music youre attempting to analyze.. in my experience, any type of edm works best (i.e. 85% correct)
Ean you’ve done it again!!
Ean you’ve done it again!!
I know you guys are working on the fix, but can we get a status update? I was told I’d get an email soon, which is cool, but I didn’t think to ask what soon would be… Is this a get it tonight fix or a check your email sometime tomorrow fix? Not pushing (much) but if this is coming tonight I’m staying up to see if i can work it into my stuff for tomorrow…
I know you guys are working on the fix, but can we get a status update? I was told I’d get an email soon, which is cool, but I didn’t think to ask what soon would be… Is this a get it tonight fix or a check your email sometime tomorrow fix? Not pushing (much) but if this is coming tonight I’m staying up to see if i can work it into my stuff for tomorrow…
This is nothing new, if most people bought a Native Instrument sound card or midi player, chances are it came bundled with Kore Player. Kore Player comes bundled with 1.5 Gig of .wav sounds.
This is nothing new, if most people bought a Native Instrument sound card or midi player, chances are it came bundled with Kore Player. Kore Player comes bundled with 1.5 Gig of .wav sounds.
what the fuck, I just paid but no download link?! where am i supposed to get them from?
what the fuck, I just paid but no download link?! where am i supposed to get them from?
same here! i better see my money back if they got technical issues
same here! i better see my money back if they got technical issues
Yo, sorry you’re having troubles. We’re working on making sure everyone gets what they paid for – watch your email for an update 🙂
Yo, sorry you’re having troubles. We’re working on making sure everyone gets what they paid for – watch your email for an update 🙂
I’m pretty sure this is going to be a great addition to my toolbox when I can access it. I have paid and received confirmation but no download link… those who have received theirs, how did it show up? separate email? in your account on DJTT site? messenger pigeon?
I’m pretty sure this is going to be a great addition to my toolbox when I can access it. I have paid and received confirmation but no download link… those who have received theirs, how did it show up? separate email? in your account on DJTT site? messenger pigeon?
I was able to download 3 outta 10 of the kits from the pack, the rest “decompression failed” im running a MBP w/ 10.6.8 Anyone have this problem and find a solution?
I was able to download 3 outta 10 of the kits from the pack, the rest “decompression failed” im running a MBP w/ 10.6.8 Anyone have this problem and find a solution?
I have exactly the same problem…
I have exactly the same problem…
Same issue here… I have sent an email, no reply yet. I did notice that not too long after I ordered the site went down for a few… may or may not be related…
Same issue here… I have sent an email, no reply yet. I did notice that not too long after I ordered the site went down for a few… may or may not be related…
Same Here!
Same Here!
We’re working on this at the moment. Sorry for the difficulty – you’ll receive an email soon with an update.
We’re working on this at the moment. Sorry for the difficulty – you’ll receive an email soon with an update.
Much Appreciated
Much Appreciated
Same problem with archive utility. I was able to decompress 3 zip files only.
Same problem! This sucks! : (
Same problem! This sucks! : (
Same problem with archive utility. I was able to decompress 3 zip files only.
Great idea Ean! Have a lot of music lessons before I can truly perform with my keyboard 😛
Great idea Ean! Have a lot of music lessons before I can truly perform with my keyboard 😛
Bought and paid for the pack 2 hours ago but so far no download link has been sent to my e-mail!? : (
Any help….?
Bought and paid for the pack 2 hours ago but so far no download link has been sent to my e-mail!? : (
Any help….?
probably pretty interesting but too expensive 🙁
probably pretty interesting but too expensive 🙁
Nice idea, like the sounds, less impressed with the delivery though!
Took attempts with three different zip extractor programs on OSX…
And the promised Serato cuepoints? Don’t exist. Was hoping to drop these straight in my crates for tonight’s gig, but I guess it’ll have to wait.
Nice idea, like the sounds, less impressed with the delivery though!
Took attempts with three different zip extractor programs on OSX…
And the promised Serato cuepoints? Don’t exist. Was hoping to drop these straight in my crates for tonight’s gig, but I guess it’ll have to wait.
Which program did you use? I’m having the same trouble.
Which program did you use? I’m having the same trouble.
We know about the missing Serato cuepoints and compression problems – we’ll be sending out some new ones as soon as we have it fixed- keep an eye on your email..
We know about the missing Serato cuepoints and compression problems – we’ll be sending out some new ones as soon as we have it fixed- keep an eye on your email..
Nice idea, like the sounds, less impressed with the delivery though!
Took attempts with three different zip extractor programs on OSX…
And the promised Serato cuepoints? Don’t exist. Was hoping to drop these straight in my crates for tonight’s gig, but I guess it’ll have to wait.
Nice idea, like the sounds, less impressed with the delivery though!
Took attempts with three different zip extractor programs on OSX…
And the promised Serato cuepoints? Don’t exist. Was hoping to drop these straight in my crates for tonight’s gig, but I guess it’ll have to wait.
lol… did that youtube begin with “a brand new concept we’ve been working on for several years” ? ;-P
This is by no means a new idea. I’ve been buying/creating dj tool tracks/records like this for years.
I don’t mean to say this is a bad thing. It’s just not new. I’m also working on the same type of project myself. 😛
This is by no means a new idea. I’ve been buying/creating dj tool tracks/records like this for years.
I don’t mean to say this is a bad thing. It’s just not new. I’m also working on the same type of project myself. 😛
lol… did that youtube begin with “a brand new concept we’ve been working on for several years” ? ;-P
and I though this was going to be free! 🙁
No thanx
and I though this was going to be free! 🙁
No thanx
cheap ass!! nothings free thats this good! they work hard on this shit too be free!! lol
cheap ass!! nothings free thats this good! they work hard on this shit too be free!! lol
I also thought this was gonna be free lol
I also thought this was gonna be free lol
yah, I was gonna go get me a quarter pounder and some french fries the other day and they were like “that’ll be four dollars”!!
i’m not bullshitting you!
i was like wtf!?
seriously, mickey deez got a lot of nerve!
for free, sure i’d take a burger and fries probably,
but if they’re gonna charge money for it…
no thanx is right!
what is the world coming to, people trying to charge money for stuff. why can’t they just give me the things i want for free?! it’s definately better that way.
This isn’t anything super new. There are sound packs out there like this. BUT it’s DJTT so you know it’s going to be a step above the rest.
This isn’t anything super new. There are sound packs out there like this. BUT it’s DJTT so you know it’s going to be a step above the rest.
The fact the sounds are separated in keys is already a step up, I do believe. I haven’t yet found a sound pack that has this.
The fact the sounds are separated in keys is already a step up, I do believe. I haven’t yet found a sound pack that has this.
dont think so, the sounds3 samples got more quall
It would be great to have a tutorial or advice on helping us produce our own DJ Powertools.
The Concept is great, but I, and am sure many others would love to give it a go with our own spin of individualism
It would be great to have a tutorial or advice on helping us produce our own DJ Powertools.
The Concept is great, but I, and am sure many others would love to give it a go with our own spin of individualism
Wicked sick! Now if only Canada post would deliver my Kontrol S4…
Wicked sick! Now if only Canada post would deliver my Kontrol S4…
I do that (adding live improv layers in key with the music) with a korg kaossilator,it brings you the same musical expression, and you can try a lot of musical modes and intervals (scales) to better match the song´s mood. I also add a comment (under the label “comment 2” in Traktor) with data about the synth patch , scale, key and arpegiator pattern that suits the better with each song! .
I do that (adding live improv layers in key with the music) with a korg kaossilator,it brings you the same musical expression, and you can try a lot of musical modes and intervals (scales) to better match the song´s mood. I also add a comment (under the label “comment 2” in Traktor) with data about the synth patch , scale, key and arpegiator pattern that suits the better with each song! .
Would be nice a kit for psytrance controllerism 😀
I always have difficult to incorporate controllerism routines in psytrance
Would be nice a kit for psytrance controllerism 😀
I always have difficult to incorporate controllerism routines in psytrance
OK so I just paid for the whole thing and I never received a download link?
You should have received one now- there was a small issue with some of the orders where it did not process automatically.
If you’re still having problems, email zach at djtechtools.com
You should have received one now- there was a small issue with some of the orders where it did not process automatically.
If you’re still having problems, email zach at djtechtools.com
me too! what is up with this crap
I just re-emailed everyone who purchased the pack new download links. Contact us if you are still having problems
I just re-emailed everyone who purchased the pack new download links. Contact us if you are still having problems
me too! what is up with this crap
We’re working on it – you’ll get an update via email soon.
Excellent!! my s4 is itching for it….
Excellent!! my s4 is itching for it….
We’re working on it – you’ll get an update via email soon.
I really think DJ’s should remember that they too are musicians, and should know what the key of a song is, how to identify it, and how to mix together songs in their relative major/minor forms. Key softwares and that key code system really bugs me because I feel it can enable people into being lazy with their musicianship. Especially because it’s not 100% accurate.
Great post!
“Key softwares and that key code system really bugs me because I feel it
can enable people into being lazy with their musicianship”
Yeah, it’s like the black keys on pianos — a crutch, I tell you!
“Key softwares and that key code system really bugs me because I feel it
can enable people into being lazy with their musicianship”
Yeah, it’s like the black keys on pianos — a crutch, I tell you!
I agree that you need to be able to use your ears to work out which songs will work together, but i find that software such as mixed in key can be a useful tool for sorting out large song libraries.
(strangely i just cant seem to remember the keys for all 11,000 of the songs in my library off the top of my head…)
I agree that you need to be able to use your ears to work out which songs will work together, but i find that software such as mixed in key can be a useful tool for sorting out large song libraries.
(strangely i just cant seem to remember the keys for all 11,000 of the songs in my library off the top of my head…)
Um, if the music key system and which keys matched best to each other were so easy to remember, then the camelot system would never have been made. What is the difference between the two? The one IS made for DJing, the other isn’t. Please explain to us how to identify a key of a song and which keys are mixable or how you go about doing it.
if you really wanted to get technical, a piano or any instrument with tuned pitch (our your own ear if you have perfect pitch) can determine the key, and the camelot key wheel was developed off of (somewhat) basic music theory concepts (relative minor, etc) HOWEVER, i do use mixed in key and love it for saving me days of work determining the key and making a music theory shortcut, after all, this is the same kind of debate as wheather or not to use sync.. it just makes things faster and lets you be more creative with your mixing
Um, if the music key system and which keys matched best to each other were so easy to remember, then the camelot system would never have been made. What is the difference between the two? The one IS made for DJing, the other isn’t. Please explain to us how to identify a key of a song and which keys are mixable or how you go about doing it.
I would be interested in hearing something that works well with nu disco and dream wave. This seems like a great idea, hopefully more genre styles come out 😀
I’ve been doing this with AudioRealism Bassline for my acid bass tracks. The
other stuff required a lot of work with my machinedrum and ableton live. thanks guys.
Milking it… Now we all can sound even more generic… Dont get me wrong.. the idea is as old as the scratch records from the past… I guess as the website implies.. dj tech tools… Why not give them out for free.. oh wait.. you did.. sorry my bad
next you need a house set, with some old school samples! i would snatch that up quick!!
I agree, although old school to me maybe slightly older. What would you like to see in an old school house set? Vocals? Stabs/Hits?
I’d love feedback.
I agree, although old school to me maybe slightly older. What would you like to see in an old school house set? Vocals? Stabs/Hits?
I’d love feedback.
+1 for house set. vocals, hits, bass and some efx for tech-house
A whole new world of control
This is really really really awesome! Thanks guys look forward to purchasing!
Sick!
I just bought the entire thing.