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Farewell, Juno Download
After about 20 years, Juno Download has shut down with no warning. Here's what the DJ-first store meant, why it...
Engine DJ 5.0: on-board stems on the System 1, RGB waveforms for everyone
Engine DJ 5.0 from Denon DJ went live today. The headline feature: on-board stems rendering. It's exclusive to the Rane...
Devious Pocket: a €249 open-source DVS that ditches the laptop
Devious Pocket is a €249 standalone DVS from Amsterdam that turns any turntable into a digital vinyl rig. No laptop,...
InMusic just bought Native Instruments. So what now for Traktor?
Native Instruments has been sold. InMusic Brands, the U.S. parent of Akai Professional, Denon DJ, Numark, Rane, M-Audio, Moog, and...
The DJM-V5 from AlphaTheta: 3 channels, 4-band EQ, V10 sound – no Beat FX or crossfader.
AlphaTheta has released the DJM-V5, a compact 3-channel DJ mixer built on the sound architecture of the DJM-V10, bringing flagship-style...
Akai Launches MPC Live III Standalone With 8-Core Processor, Clip Matrix, Stems, and 3D Pads
Akai launches the MPC Live III, a standalone music production center with 8-core power, 3D pads, Clip Matrix loop launching,...
Ableton launches Live 12 Suite rent-to-own plan – and it’s not a subscription
Ableton just announced a rent-to-own plan for its flagship software – the Live 12 Suite – and it’s already making waves. For...
Meet the TR-1000: Roland’s new analog/digital drum machine with built-in sampling
Roland announced the new TR-1000 Rhythm Creator today: a $2,699 USD drum machine that blends digital sound engines and analog...
