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The DJM400 is the latest mixer to come from the flagship Mixer manufacturer Pioneer, and offers a complete digital mixing solution. It features the world’s first intelligent In-loop Sampler, all-digital mixing bus 24bit/96KHz and seven onboard effects. The DJM400 goes very well with Pioneer’s CDJ200 turntable in both functions and design. This helps any DJ to increase their range of remixing and DJing.

The In-loop Sampler is a sharp and smart sampler (24bit/96kHz), which first identifies the rhythm or the tempo of the song and then it samples it for a span of 4 beats, and then it finally loops this sample. This sample is automatically in synchronisation with the beats of the tune being played, therefore, it delivers an amazing piece of remixing. Samples are automatically compressed or stretched by the sampler to match the tune.

On board effects are able to detect the BPM and then sync with the beats accordingly. The Pioneer DJM-400 features 7 on-board effects: delay, filter, echo, robot, phaser, roll and flanger. All the effects are processed at 24 bits in order to achieve higher sound quality.

Each of the DJM400’s two channels has a three-band isolator equalizer with a complete cut capability. It also gives you the freedom to select the connection, and choose whether to use any of the two microphone connections or the stereo connection. It also has a talk over feature which automatically reduces or lowers the volume of the track being played, so that the DJ can speak over the track. The DJM400 also features a peak level meter which allows the user to keep a check on the input levels to each channel.

Bottom line, the DJM400 is an excellent and intelligent 2-channel mixer which gives the user the ultimate remixing and DJing experience.

If you dream to make big in the field of remixes, or aspire to be a professional DJ, then you should really have some basic knowledge of DJ equipment. This is very important as these are the foundational steps that will help you go a long way in the world of mixing and matching tunes and beats.

The first and principal step for all aspiring DJs is to have all the basic, but necessary, DJ equipment, such as a turntable, speaker, headphones and mixer. Gradually, and with more experience, you can always upgrade to more refined versions.

The most essential piece of DJ equipment to get started with is the turntable. To attain perfection at spinning on the turntable you need a lot of dedication and practice. The next most important piece of equipment in the essentials would be a set of headphones. This is because it is very important that the DJ should be aware of the playlist and check if there are any disturbances or flaws so that corrective measures can be taken accordingly. Then next in the queue are the mixers. Mixers can be hardware and software both. It is totally up to your discretion to select from a wide range of mixers available in the market today. They make the life of DJ easier by helping them in mixing the songs with synchronised beats.

In order to get started with the DJ profession you need to shell out some initial bucks and a lot of dedication and hard work. The initial investment for a real, professional set up would be around £1000, with around £750 for a turntable and £50 each for speakers, headphones and mixer. Of course a somewhat lesser, but still powerful Technics Decks and Numark turntables are available for even less; sometimes even going for under £100.

The DJM-700 is Pioneer’s latest, hi-fi and sophisticated 4-channel mixer that has some additional features to set it apart from its elder brother the DJM-800. The DJM-700 definitely sets new standards for DJs because of its distinguished features. It features cutting-edge effects, very fine sound quality and MIDI connectivity.

The DJM-700 has inherited the key feature of excellent sound quality from its expensive brothers, the DJM-1000 and DJM-800. In addition to this, there is a myriad of exciting effects in store for the DJ use, including echo, filter, delay, robot and crush, transform, reverb, phaser, flanger, 13 beat effects, an enhanced roll sampler with 4 roll effects and MIDI connectivity with 49 assignable controls. The Pioneer DJM-700 (S) mixer also supports cutting edge effects by including the world’s first Effect Frequency Filter, which allows one to either add any effect to the song, or to only another effect, or to do both simultaneously.

Other functions include the fader curve for both cross faders and channel faders, a powerful 3 band EQ per channel, talk over function, a tap BPM counter or an on board auto and fader start function for CDJs. The DJM-700 also has a dual structure, which helps in eliminating digital noise, and the size and layout of this mixer conforms to industry standards.

Bottom line, the DJM-700 offers the latest in high-end and powerful mixer technology with the quality to meet and exceed even the most demanding DJ’s requirements. It is a package which provides great quality, robust effects, MIDI connectivity and at the same time stays within most budgets.

In the initial days there was only a box of records and a turntable. Then gradually the mixers along with the twin turntables were in and finally the era of computers and MP3 files. Nowadays DJs have the choice between numerous specialized types of software to ply their trade of entertaining the public. The DSS DJ5.6 is one such software programme that is specially designed to perform all the DJ techniques without using cumbersome, expensive, and professional DJ equipment.

DSS DJ 5.6 is professional and powerful live software that offers real time MP3 beat mixing solutions. This versatile software is designed by keeping in mind the needs of both beginners and professionals. In other words, DSS DJ5.6 is a software programme which facilitates MP3 mixing with matching the most appropriate beats and synchronisation.

DSS DJ5.6 cannot be just regarded as an audio player; it is much more than that. It has been specially designed to experiment and use all the DJ techniques, without actually using the professional DJ equipments like dual CD player or turntables. While professional mixers like the Allen & Heath GL 2400-32 or Yamaha PM5D undoubtedly offer a more professional sound, the software is more than sufficient to the needs of hobbyists, novices, and beginners.

DSS DJ5.6 features the latest disk browser or explorer. The common problems of MP3 files, such as bad sound and silence, or a big pause at the beginning, have all been fixed in this version of DSS DJ. It is compatible with Windows Vista. This software helps in giving a much more stable and controlled output.

Bottom line, DSS DJ5.6 is a DJ’ing software that allows you to do MP3 mixing with appropriate beats and synchronization without the actual use of DJ equipment.

All you DJ’s out there can now rock the party tonight with your beloved American Audio Velocity. As you all well know, the device is an ultimate CD mixer, powered with magnificent attributes.

To start with, the gadget incorporates phenomenal touch sensitive interactive jog wheels. As a result you’ll feel more attached to your music and your digital scratching will be accurate. In American Audio Velocity there are two scratch modes: digital and beat juggle. This amazing gadget can hold up to 384 samples, which is quite good. The gadget incorporates some must-haves, including an anti-shock memory of 10 seconds, Lock Auto mode, true instant start and a tempo lock, with which to express your talent in a better way. The gadget offers a 4 space controller for much better control.

American Audio Velocity consists of two drives, allowing you to play two CD’s simultaneously, which makes for a very nice effect. Of course, the company also manufactures turntables like the American Audio TTD-2400, for anyone who prefers vinyl. The frequency of the gadget ranges from 10 to 20000 hertz. Pitch is the only factor which can build and destroy the song, and American Audio Velocity provides you with a system to play with it. The options available in the device for pitch bending are +/-4% +/-8% +/-16%. The rest of its supplementary features include Quick Start, master tempo, MP3 compatibility, DSP effect processor, seamless loop, front loader and support for formats like CD and CD-R.

Practically every individual enjoys music, but some go beyond mere enjoyment and enter the level of fanaticism. Are you so crazy about music that you made it your profession? Now I’m specifically talking about the professional DJ’s and mixers. For those unconventional music fanatics and professional there’s a phenomenal product available in the market. We are talking about the American Audio MCD 510 MP3.

For those who haven’t understood, this is actually a CD mixer which undertakes the responsibility of playing both MP3s and CDs. Very similar to the American Audio CDS-1, the Audio MCD 510 MP3 is in fact a DJ double CD player which incorporates a seamless loop with two drives. The gadget is equipped with a fader Q start, +10 tracks advance and -10 tracks buttons which will be of great assistance for any DJ while playing music.

A DJ can navigate the device with an ease, thanks to its bright LCD display. Pitch is a main aspect which can either build or destroy a song. So to control the picture, the American Audio MCD 510 MP3 consists of two phenomenal components: the pitch bend and pitch control settings of ±4%, ±8%, or ±16%. The device is so great that you don’t have to worry about the songs, as you just have to load a CD in it and cue it up. With this you can view the timings as well. All in all this is clearly a useful and fun toy for any music DJ.

Wanna be a professional DJ, then its time to turn your heads towards the Tonium Pacemaker; a portable handheld DJ system. Yes, a portable DJ system. Unlike most portable sound systems, this one actually allows you to completely modify the sound and play with acoustic waves. The new generation Tonium Pacemaker has all those features which will make you the coolest and most handy DJ in town, on the bus, in class, or wherever you happen to be.

The Pacemaker has two main interfaces out of which one can be connected to headphones so that you can listen to the tracks and mix them privately, while the other one lets you to connect the Pacemaker to a hi-fi sound system and deliver the final remixed output. Even miniature DJ mixers, like the 33 x 9.1 x 36.2 cm Soundcraft EFX8, are not considered portable, but the Pacemaker has redifined miniature. Due to its portable and ergonomic design, you can play, mix and shuffle the tracks anywhere you want in no time. With the help of this powerful gadget you can perform all important DJ activities, including tasks like cueing, mixing, changing EQ values, kill, crossfading, looping, pitch modulation, bas enhancement, scratching and much more. Below are some more mind blowing features of this stupendous piece of art:

• 120 GB HDD
• Cue and Search facility
• Filters and Audio effects
• Gain controls
• 3 band EQ per channel
• Music library
• Mixing and synchronizing
• Kill, crossfade, pitch bend, reverse play, scratching etc.
• 166 ppi TFT display
• Touch pad
• Supported Audio Formats: MP3, M4A (AAC-LC), AIFF, FLAC, WAV, Ogg Vorbis and SND
• Works with Win XP and Win Vista
• Supports USB 2.0 and pacemaker editor