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Tasty Sample Snacks For Your Weekend BBQs and DAWs

Everyone was so positive about Wednesday’s article and the sample resources included, we decided  to bring out even more goodies for the weekend jam sessions. Download a free sample pack for controllers and get the scoop on our weekly email with killer sounds.

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DMC Champions 1987 – 2001 Compilation Video

Pretty awesome to watch all of these DJ champions’ winning sets straight in a row like this!
Still waiting for 2002 – 2011.

How I Play: Myagi

DJ and Producer Myagi stopped by our office the other week, and when we saw that he was using a unique modular setup with Ableton, we couldn’t resist getting him to show us the different elements that make up his DJ rig. He’s also releasing an album in a format that allows users to remix it  on Meta.DJ, an iPad DJ app that was released last year.

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How To Build A DIY MIDI Controller – By Moldover

There’s no doubt that when listing off the most impressive DIY controller builds, Moldover and his MOJO controller are up there on the list. Earlier this week, Moldover not only announced that he was open sourcing the design of the controller and giving it away for free, but he also made today’s featured video. It’s a great informative guide on how to design and build your very own MIDI controller – click through to watch!  Continue reading How To Build A DIY MIDI Controller – By Moldover

Traktor’s 2.5 Remix Decks will have Limited Controller Function.. For Now (Updated)

We have been following this story carefully over the past two weeks and now have the official word on the status of the Remix Decks in the upcoming release of Traktor 2.5.  Three important features, including clip color, sample launching, and scrolling will only work on May 30th (the release of 2.5) with the F1. NI has told us that they plan to re-vamp the Controller Manager “sometime in the near future”, but for now the F1 will be the only controller which can access these important functions at launch.

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Free 3D Sound Packs for Ableton

When designing the Midi Fighter 3D, we discovered the advanced multi dimensional control really shines in a diverse performance environment like Ableton Live. One of our employees, Mad Zach, developed a unique template for Ableton and the 3D that brings out the expression through powerful drum racks packed with great drums and synths. While designed specifically for the Midi Fighter 3D, it can be mapped to work with all controllers – so click through to watch his demo and for a free download of the template and soundpack.

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Copyright Concerns For Digital DJs

The world of intellectual property law is quite relevant to musicians, especially DJs and producers that sample other people’s material in performance and composition. In this article, we provide some general tips for navigating this confusing, potentially treacherous landscape, so read on as we explain the basics behind laws that apply when remixing in your bedroom or playing a mashup routine live.