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  Vestax PMC CX Carl Cox Mixer - An Introduction For my first post in this series I’ve been thinking long and hard about what product to kick things off with. With such a wealth of stunning products released over the years that still now have a cult status I had to pick something truly special.  Enter the Vestax PMC CX Carl Cox Mixer…. Design And Materials The PMC CX Carl Cox DJ Mixer was first introduced by Vestax in 2003 and quickly became a favourite among DJs worldwide. This mixer was designed in collaboration with Carl Cox, the renowned British DJ and producer. Mr. Cox allegedly had very specific ideas about what he wanted in a mixer and this resulted in him having a lot of input in the design. The result was a top-of-the-line mixer that was both stylish (gorgeous really) and functional, featuring state-of-the-art audio circuitry and a user-friendly interface. The mixer was constructed with high-quality materials, including a durable aluminium 19” rack mixer style body that was de

Global Underground - An Introduction  As a music lover and a fan of electronic dance music, I've always been interested in the history of record labels and the impact they have on the music industry. One label that has always stood out to me is Global Underground, a record label that was at the forefront of the progressive house movement in the late 90s and early 2000s. Global Underground was founded in 1996 by Andy Horsfield and James Todd, who were both passionate about electronic music and had a vision to create a platform for both seasoned veterans and emerging DJs to showcase their skills. The label's mission was to release high-quality mix compilations featuring DJs who were pushing the boundaries of progressive house, techno, and trance. The Global Underground Compilation series and its releases were the backbone of the label, with each release featuring a different DJ from around the world. The series quickly gained a cult following among music enthusiasts, with fans ea

Kali Audio In-8 Mk2 - As Good As They Say? The world of home music production can be overwhelming, especially for home DJs who are looking for the perfect set of studio monitors to take their music to the next level. With so many options available in the market, it can be challenging to find a pair of studio monitors that will give you the sound quality you need for your home studio setup. Fortunately, Kali Audio has created a range of high-quality studio monitors that are both affordable and powerful. In this article, we will explore why the Kali Audio In-8 Mk2 is a great choice of active nearfield monitors for home DJ use. A bit about Kali Audio Kali Audio is a California-based company that specialises in creating high-quality, affordable studio monitors for music producers, DJs, and audio engineers. Their range of studio monitors has received widespread acclaim for their impressive sound quality, versatile connectivity options, and reliable performance. The Kali Audio In-8 Mk2 is th

Digital Vinyl Systems - What are they and who are they for? One of the most unique DJ technologies that’s come out this industry has to be the digital vinyl system (DVS). If you're not familiar with the term, don't worry – I'll explain everything you need to know in this article.  First, let's start with a bit of history. Before the advent of digital vinyl systems, DJs had two main options for mixing music back in the day: vinyl records and CDs. Vinyl was the traditional choice, but it had its downsides – it was heavy and fragile, and required a lot of space to store. CDs were more convenient, but lacked the tactile feel and control that vinyl offered. In the early 2000s, a new technology emerged that combined the best of both worlds: digital vinyl systems. These systems allow DJs to control digital music files using vinyl turntables or CDJs, giving them the tactile feel and control of vinyl with the convenience and flexibility of digital music. So, what exactly is a di

What Are The Products You Need To Consider For Your Set Up? As discussed in my other article here, Digital Vinyl Systems (DVS) are undergoing steady growth in the DJ market place. With more and more older generation DJs pulling out there old turntables there’s a new potential market for DJs looking at a variety DVS products. Many vinyl DJs have a tendency to prefer DJing on the format and so the digital DJing platform has a whole new appeal with the advancements in DVS technologies. In this article, I’m going to look at three recent products that I think best use these new technologies, and provide the user with a fantastic DVS experience. So, what are these amazing products? Well, read on…. Rane 12 MK2  As a DJ Tech enthusiast and DJ, I'm always on the lookout for new gear that looks like a lot fun to DJ on. One of the latest and most exciting controllers that I've come across is the Rane 12 MK2 controller. This device has been making waves in the DJ world since its release in

Pioneer Has Been Busy.... Pioneer DJ has recently released a number of new products that have made waves in the industry. Normally you get a Pioneer DJ product released here and there over the years, but for Pioneer to release so many products in such a short space of time DJ tech fans have had to take notice. There’s products here that have certainly divided opinion with both some positive and negative attention. So if your curious to learn more, feel free to dive in to my break down of what’s what. Pioneer DDJ FLX10 The first thing that caught everyone’s attention was the design of the Pioneer DDJ FLX10. It's a replacement of the Pioneer DDJ 1000 and the DDJ 1000 srt (Serato edition). Made with high-quality materials with a Pioneer club standard design that professional DJs are used to, it features a 4-channel mixer, 16 performance pads, and dedicated loop and effects controls. But what really sets the DDJ FLX10 apart from its competitors are the new technologies incorporated int