Native Instruments releases new multi-artist video on Stems

Berlin, June 21, 2016 – Native Instruments today released a new video that features internationally renowned DJs, producers, and live performers from genres of all kinds sharing their thoughts on DJing and the Stems multi-track open format.

Featured in the video, Soulection head and Apple Beats 1 radio host Joe Kay, techno DJ-producer UNER, Octopus Recordings owner SIAN, Diynamic’s Stimming, Drum and bass ambassador Riya, DJ-Producer duo Cocodrills, and 50Weapon's Phon.o all discuss why they have turned to Stems to evolve their sound, and how the new open format is introducing all new ways to perform in the digital age.

Stems is Native Instruments’ multi-track format for DJing. Since the new format was announced on March 2015, Stems-ready TRAKTOR hardware, enhanced TRAKTOR software support, and thousands of official releases on a growing repertoire of labels have contributed to its expansion.

The video featuring artists on Stems can be seen at:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIRZAIcVPlo

More about Stems is available at:
www.native-instruments.com/stems

Superstar DJ and producer Robin Schulz plays first live set in Sennheiser’s AMBEO 3D Audio

Old Lyme, Conn., June 9, 2016 – For the 200 VIP guests attending Sennheiser’s Shape the Future of Audio Party in Basel, the thrill of experiencing a live set from renowned DJ and producer Robin Schulz will take on a whole new dimension – quite literally. The set will be held at a special event ahead of the public opening of the prestigious Art Basel show. It will be one of the first to be performed using AMBEO, the new 3D audio technology from Sennheiser, which will let the guests party while entirely immersed in sound. Robin Schulz became a global star within short time and has strongly influenced the world of pop and club-music. The superstar has officially been announced as one of the international most successful German artists of the last two decades.  At the Future of Audio party he will premier his all-new song ‘More than a friend’ (feat. Nico Santos) specially written for Sennheiser and recorded and mixed using AMBEO.

The Shape the Future of Audio Party is an exclusive event held by Sennheiser on June 15 at Basel’s Ostquai to mark the audio specialist’s role as Official Audio Partner of the prestigious Art Basel art fair. Guests will be treated to a club experience with a difference: one of the very first opportunities to experience Sennheiser’s groundbreaking AMBEO technology in a club environment.

“At Art Basel we are celebrating the role of sound in the arts both now and into the future,” said Dr. Andreas Sennheiser, co-CEO of Sennheiser.

“We are very proud to work with artists from across the spectrum of creative endeavor and at Art Basel we will be bringing this diversity to life – from partying with Robin Schulz on the dancefloor to using microphones to elevate the works of Swiss sound artist Zimoun. We believe that the pursuit of perfect sound transcends cultural boundaries”, explains Daniel Sennheiser, co-CEO of Sennheiser.

Native Instruments marks Stems anniversary with special pricing on TRAKTOR KONTROL S5 and D2

Berlin, April 4, 2016 – Native Instruments today marks the first year of the Stems multi-track format for DJing with savings on the Stems-ready TRAKTOR KONTROL S5 all-in-one DJ system and TRAKTOR KONTROL D2 professional deck controller. Until May 31, 2016, DJs can save 200 $/€ on the purchase of each of these controllers to upgrade their setup and explore the possibilities that mixing with Stem files offers. Since the new format was announced on March 2015, Stems-ready hardware like the S5 and D2, enhanced TRAKTOR software support, and thousands of official releases on a growing repertoire of labels have contributed to the expansion of Stems.

NAMM 2016: Rane

Mister Remix on the decks

Rane has developed the MP2014, a Rotary 2-Channel Mixer. With less features than the MP2015, it still has 2 USB ports,  isolator EQs, and will sell for a bit cheaper at $1999.

NAMM 2016: Numark

Numark was featuring some new headphones, mixdecks, a dashboard, and turntables.

Their new Redwave Carbon professional mixing headphones were made for DJs with a high-quality full-range, swivel design, a comfortable protein-leather padding, a large 50mm driver, neo magnet and high-temp voice coil for optimal frequency response, and a detachable 1/4" adapter.

NAMM 2016: Mixars

Mixars, the only company that Serato has approved of and released a press release conjointly with, featured some of their new mixers, headphones, monitors, and turntables. 

The MXR-4 is the industry-standard sized four-channel mixer bringing all the advanced features to smaller sound systems, mobile DJ rigs, and home DJ setups. It features 4 stereo channels and a microphone input in a clear and intuitive layout with two master outputs, one balanced.





























The LTA, high torque scratch turntable, are a professional turntable made for scratch performance with its quaretz-controlled direct-drive motor and a 4.5KG motor.

NAMM 2016: elektron

electron's primary focus is on "Overbridge," bringing real analog VST/AU instruments under complete control. It is compatible with Windows and Mac OS, provides CoreAudio, ASIO, WDM sound card drivers, 16- or 24-bit resolution, DAW automation of Overbridge device, DAW synced Overbridge device sequencer, DAW procject recall of Overbridge device settings, and more!

NAMM 2016: Denon DJ

Denon DJ was the spotlight for inMusic this year, the owner of M-audio, Alesis, Alto, Akai, and more.

Vinyl turntables are back and they now have a their own version, the VL12.

There was also the MCX8000, partly a Serato controller that can also run standalone  without a computer.

See the full specs in their video:

NAMM 2016: Scrim King

Giovanni Bisogno

Scrim King has a new Versatilez DJ stand created by Giovanni Bisogno!

This stand can be customized for any DJ system while displaying any picture or phrase from a tablet positioned in the front. It has an aluminum frame,  acrylic covers, and PVC trim. It comes in white or black trim, or mirror acrylic. Light this baby up with a number of colors for a little extra!

NAMM 2016: Blue Microphones

Blue was introducing the new Lola headphones which fit firm and comfortably, emitting a very crisp sound while blocking out the surroundings. The Mo-Fi model has a built in amp allowing high-end reference monitor performance for your ears!

Native Instruments expands Stems support with TRAKTOR PRO 2 update

Berlin, February 22, 2016 – Native Instruments today released TRAKTOR PRO 2.10.1 – a free software update that extends control of the Stems format to all TRAKTOR users. The update implements the Stem View directly into TRAKTOR's Stem Decks, making it possible to control Stems with any TRAKTOR setup or mapped third-party controller. The update also makes the revered TRAKTOR KONTROL S4 officially Stems-ready. And to make it easier to start playing Stems, 65 Stem tracks are now available for free from www.native-instruments.com, while partnering online stores are offering 25% off Stems releases for a limited time.

NAMM 2016: Jack Pharaoh - Monster GO-DJ

This year we spotted Jack Pharaoh jamming on Monster Go-DJ Device:

Denon DJ Mcx8000 DJ Controller With Engine Software

 MCX8000 hardware/software controller offers complete command of Serato DJ and Denon’s ground-breaking Engine technology in one instrument—without a computer!

Cumberland RI, USA (January 18, 2016)—Denon DJ (www.denondj.com), a leading manufacturer of premium DJ products and solutions, today announced the introduction of its new MCX8000 DJ controller with its exclusive and revolutionary Engine software. The MCX8000 gives the DJ total command over Denon DJ’s revolutionary Engine™ media player and Serato DJ software on the same control surface. This is a true professional standalone DJ Player/Controller. The DJ can run Engine and Serato DJ at the same time—a major technological advance in both flexibility and creativity. With the MCX8000 two DJs can seamlessly hand off from one to another combining Engine and Serato DJ.
DJs can use the MCX8000 with USB drives by opting to use Denon DJ Engine—without a computer connected! Engine is not required for USB playback but it greatly improves the overall experience. Engine enables the DJ to directly import Serato DJ crates and hot cues, as well as create their own—all from within Denon DJ’s Engine software.
With MCX8000, DJs looking for a complete, high-performance set-up with flexible operation and freedom from computer-related restrictions will find an MCX8000 with Engine system fulfills all their requirements: 4-deck Serato control and Engine-provided freedom from a computer, plus the ability to switch to local USB drives when using either Serato or Engine.
Key Features

• Includes revolutionary Denon DJ Engine standalone technology
• 2 USB inputs for Engine playback in standalone mode
• Includes 4-deck Serato DJ software
• 2 high-definition displays show Engine and Serato DJ operation
• Professional 4-channel digital mixer with 2 microphone inputs
• 3 built-in instant effects for Engine playback and line inputs
• Velocity-sensitive performance pads for cues, rolls, slicer and samples
• Ethernet connection to control lighting and video
• Serato DVS Upgrade ready
• Metal construction