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[ Published on 31 Oct 2008 By David Abutbul ]
VJs Heads Up - Audio-driven landscape

Not a totally innovative idea, but the production is really breath taking and hypnotic. THIS is how you do it, it’s a very technical article, I am not much of a programmer, but I was amazed by the fine tuning you have described in the article. For a second it sounds easy, but when you think it through, it just sounds that way. The way it looks, on the other way, is amazing.
Audio-generated landscape from flight404 on Vimeo.

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[ Published on 30 Oct 2008 By David Abutbul ]
Diplo - Decent Work for Decent Pay - Soon!

Diplo will release a compilation called Decent Work for Decent Pay: Collected Works: Volume One worldwide on January 26 via Big Dada/Ninja Tune. True to Diplo’s eclectic and collaborative form, the disc is loaded with original tracks and remixes he has produced for Daft Punk, M.I.A., Hot Chip, Bloc Party, Black Lips, Peter Bjorn and John, Kano, CSS, Bonde do Rolê, and Spank Rock, among others. The collection also features several tunes credited solely to Diplo.

Retail copies of Decent Work will come with plenty of digital bonus material, including high …

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Software »

[ Published on 28 Oct 2008 By David Abutbul ]
Mixed In Key - New version update

The latest version of Mixed In Key was announced today.
For those who are new to Mixed In Key, it’s a software tool that detects the key, pitch and harmonic information in a track – allowing DJs to catalog their tracks musically, rather than simple BPM info.
Celebrity users of Mixed In Key include Pete Tong, Dubfire, Kaskade and BT.
In addition to the new features (covered after the jump), version 4 comes in two flavors: Original and a XONE-specific version for Allen & Heath customers.
New features include:

- Improved algorithm to find the …

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News »

[ Published on 28 Oct 2008 By David Abutbul ]
DJ Mag TOP 100 Results - Leaked and Unofficial

I don’t have a verification of the source, nor can I assure you these are 100% right, results were liked last year as well, and I believe these results are as accurate as the final announcement from DJ Mag. The Official DJ Mag Top 100 result party will still take place at MOS nightclub in London on October 29th. We here, at THCDJ.COM will keep you posted, promise.
DJ Mag Top 100 Unofficial Leaked Results:
01. Armin van Buuren
02. Tiësto
03. Paul van Dyk
04. Above & Beyond
05. David Guetta
06. Ferry Corsten
07. Sasha
08. Markus …

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Hardware, Software »

[ Published on 26 Oct 2008 By David Abutbul ]
Korg DS-10, Your Nintendo DS unit - a mobile synth

You’ve used your DS to train your brain, learn another language, and even brush up on your Indian math skills. But now, for something that can make everyone throughout the world smile: music!
KORG DS-10 brings a music creation tool opportunity to the DS. This title uses the touch screen and stylus to replicate the MS-10 synthesizer, with sounds provided by KORG.

General Features
Two patchable dual-oscillator analog synth simulators
Four-part drum machine that uses sounds created with the analog synth simulator
Six-track (analog synth x 2, drum machine x 4) /16-step sequencer
Delay, chorus, and …

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Hardware »

[ Published on 25 Oct 2008 By David Abutbul ]
The Scratch`o what?

The Scratchophone, if you think you’ve seen everything, this thing is exactly the thing that you probably haven’t seen yet. Meet the scratchophone, a new designed turntable that is carried like a guitar or a sax, and lets you mobilize your scratching.
I wish I will get to try this crazy gadget sometime.
This kind of innovative ideas are really appreciated by me because they prove that vinyl is not yet dead and we might live another decade of warm sound and worthy djs. And if by any chance you read …

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[ Published on 25 Oct 2008 By David Abutbul ]
New C-Series Folded Horn SubWoofers from Cerwin-Vega

Cerwin-Vega!, a leading manufacturer of loudspeakers and audio products, proudly announces the introduction of the C-Series of passive folded horn subwoofers. The new C-Series provides performance improvements over previous folded horns and incorporates a striking new design. The new C-Series is aimed at gigging musicians, nightclubs, live performance venues and sound companies that demand the ultimate in accurate and loud bass reinforcement.
Cerwin-Vega speakers are renowned for their earth-rumbling bass characteristics and the C-series folded horn subwoofers continue this legacy. Folded horns differ from traditional subwoofers in that they use a …

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Downloads »

[ Published on 23 Oct 2008 By David Abutbul ]
Free Download: Coldplay - Clocks (Audible’s Reboot) - bootleg

This treat comes to us straight from Audible, with regards from Nellie Recordings, saying they are going through some changes and will supply some nice releases out soon, we’re waiting and while we do that, we get this unofficial unreleased tune from the good people over at NR keeping us on our toes for news from there.
Bootlegs, as a DJ I often find myself in a love-hate relationship with bootlegs, but over all they are pretty good, especially this one. If you wish, you may also download another amazing release …

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