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JAN/FEB 2013 | EDITION 65

n our Nov/Dec ’12 Edition I alluded to the fact that we and didn’t like. As I write this there are indeed some new ones do things quite organically here at BPM; certainly when it arriving in the early part of the new year, so look out for those comes to the content. No, it’s not rudderless meandering, reviews in our Mar/Apr ’13 issue. It’s an ever changing market!but we do allow the market to dictate things to us, One new controller that did make it in time is the new specifically when it comes to tech reviews. Which is why Denon MC2000. Skinz takes it through its paces and concludes it you will find at least one (usually more), controller review to be the ‘best in its class,’ so well worth a look at if this is your

in each edition. budget range. Well for our Jan/Feb ’13 issue it’s been more deliberate. This Speaking of all things new, David Scott had the chance to test

can indeed be called our ‘controller edition’; First we take a look at drive a set of studio monitors from a brand new audio company, Numark’s top sellers - the hard to beat in its price range, Mixtrack EVE Audio, called the SC207. The company, albeit a brand new Pro, the excellent value for money 4-deck N4 and the flagship one, has a seasoned pedigree, hence the glowing report this NS6; three controllers in three different price brackets, whether loudspeaker range has been getting globally and David’s review is you’re starting out, are semi-professional [yep sometimes you no different. Another great new product that seems to have actually get paid for gigs], or the seriously pro DJ. Either way pushed some boundaries.Numark has done a good job covering all these bases. You can

Don’t forget to visit www.bpmmag.co.za for daily gear news. read Dave Skinz’ summary in our cover feature.

It might be festive season, but the machine never stops running at But fear not young DJ turks! We also have a bumper 4-page BPM!

buyers guide on Pg. 8 dedicated to the controller market, so Enjoy this crazy, festive time and remember; it’s all about the

whether you’re starting out, considering changing to laptop DJing music!

or simply looking to upgrade your existing setup, we’ve pretty much got you covered. Of course this guide does not cover every

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COVER FEATURE - NUMARK MIXTRACK PRO VS. N4 VS. NS6

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GEAR NEWS

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STUDIO GEAR: EVE AUDIO SC207 NEARFIELD MONITORS

TUTORIAL: PARALLEL COMPRESSION

EDUCATION: WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS?

NUMARK HEAD TO HEAD 4 DJ GEAR By David Skinz

Mixtrack Pro

N4

MIXTRACK PRO VS. N4 VS. NS6

so all of those rotaries double up to other functions like halving and doubling for the looping section,

The N4 is one of the lowest volume for the sample section and priced four channel/four deck hot cues. The video mixing on the N4 controllers from pretty much has also received some attention with anyone if you are shopping for a dedicated buttons for video fading, device with a built-in audio crossfading and video effects. interface with control wheels

The master section of the N4 that can also run as a standalone features balanced XLR and RCA mixer. outputs on the master output as well

The N4 manages the four as an RCA booth output alongside deck transition quite gracefully two RCA inputs for phono or line. with its unique colour four deck This brings me to another great system which will light up the feature of the N4; that it is set-up to Play/Pause in either green, blue, run Timecode so guys can still break red or orange depending on out the decks and use them. which channel you are on. The

The front of the N4 control wheels are similar to offers two Mic inputs each the brilliant ones found on with a gain but a shared two the Mixtrack Pro but the band EQ. There is a normal or pitch faders are far longer scratch contour switch right and therefore you can really next to your mini or quarter “feel” the response with a inch jack headphone output lot more sensitivity and and the entire N4 is cast in a accuracy thank to the N4's slots and Loop In, Out, Reloop and Smart loop

shiny lightweight grey plastic with a smart black High-Resolution 14-bit MIDI feedback system. buttons. covering on the face. The N4 FX section gives you two selectable The N4 also makes great use of Shift

effects per channel with two rotatable sample buttons for its effects, sample and loop sections

This is the perfect way to kick Loop In/Out and Reloop off this review, not only because buttons per side. You also have a of the price point, but also from three band EQ but no a beginner’s perspective. The dedicated gain button while all Mixtrack Pro has a very simple of your browsing is coordinated layout and feel with the best via a push-in rotary with a back control wheels you are going to button to navigate your files and find at this price; the only real Load A and B to assign the hitch I have is that the pitch tracks to their decks. The faders can feel a little cramped Mixtrack Pro's audio card is a on the upper outside edges but solid 4-out card so you have those control platters are really stereo outputs on both the worth the extra space. RCA master and quarter inch

jack headphone outputs. There They are both touch is also a microphone input. sensitive to allow for scratching

on the top part of the platter The entire housing is a while the sides are used for hardy lightweight grey plastic. It bending. Most of your is far and away the most important buttons are backlit popular choice of controller and you have three effects slots, around the world in this price three hot cues, as well as simple range.

Dave Skinz looks at three of Numark's leading contenders in the highly competitive market of DJ controllers, from entry level, to semi-pro to professional.

Price: Mixtrack Pro: R 3,125.00 | N4: R 5,250.00 | NS6: R 13,083.00

Supplier: Viva Afrika | Tel: (011) 250-3280

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NS6

One of the premier pro grade comes into its own when controllers available, the NS6 setting up hot cues. makes great use of many of The NS6 uses a two stage Numark's most innovative effects unit which can be features such as strip search routed to the FX1 or FX2 slot and beat skip while integrating on each of the channels or the seamlessly with Serato's Itch master. With two rotaries for [and now Serato DJ] mixing FX select and parameter and a software. fader for Dry/Wet control you

The first thing you notice can really get stuck into the with the NS6 is its weight and extensive FX section offered feel with a metal housing within Serato. Navigation is via adding an edge of brawn to its an infinite rotary with dedicated appearance. The NS6 is the buttons for your crates and biggest of the three controllers views along with your Load A, but the extra space is well Load B, Forward and Back utilized with the platters, faders buttons. and buttons all a lot more The front of the NS6 has comfortably spaced from each a proper crossfader gradient other. The same 14-bit selector as well as fader MIDI system on the N4 is start options for your left in use on the NS6 so the and right decks. The platters, pitch faders and headphone section is search strips really have a comprehensive with a split defined and sensitive cue system also on offer response to all the next to the mini and subtleties of mixing. quarter inch jack

The platters are headphone outputs. another step up on the The NS6 uses an other two with 3600 ticks above Play/Pause, Sync and Cue buttons and excellent 24-bit audio of resolution per rotation as well as bi-colour below the platter which feels far more intuitive. interface that’s delivered into the master output LED's around each deck that provide an via balanced XLR or RCA outputs with an The loop section has been heavily indication of both the deck in control and the additional booth/zone output via RCA. All of expanded upon with 10 buttons per side for decks playback status. The NS6 can run as both the four inputs are via RCA and offer a com-controlling either an Auto or Manual Looping a controller and a mixer with each of the four bination of 4 line, 2 phono or 2 microphone section. Right at the upper outer corners of the channels having their own input selector inputs via ¼” jack. NS6 are the brilliant Strip Search panels which between PC or Mic/Line/Phono inputs as well as let you drag your finger along them to move you a gain and three band EQ. The 5 Hot Cue slots around the song super-fast; this function really per side are better positioned by being just

The Numark Mixtrack Pro is the quintessential also comes bundled with two software packages, starter DJ MIDI controller and has been one of the two deck Serato DJ Intro and a four-deck the best selling controllers in the world, not just version of Virtual DJ LE and is pre-mapped for because of its low price point but also due to it Traktor Pro.being solid, reliable and bundled with Serato DJ The NS6 is certainly at the top of the list, Intro and Traktor LE. It is the perfect entry level with its metal build and pro grade control controller. wheels, effects, looping and hot-cues. It arrived

The N4 strikes that middle ground bundled with the Serato ITCH four-deck DJ amongst the three. It is lightweight, portable and software, however owners of this flagship capable of four channels of mixing with a controller are eligible for a free upgrade to the computer or as a conventional DJ mixer. The N4 brand new Serato DJ software.

Serato has recently released Serato DJ which is their “Pro” package. ‘DJ’ now offers full four deck control and loads of new FX courtesy of iZotope as well as recording and still supports the brilliant Serato Video plug-in.

All of the Numark controllers reviewed today will be eligible for this upgrade (although only the NS6 is free) from December onwards.

Check numark.com for more info on this.

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R 14,166.00

Price is recommended retail incl. 14% VAT

* laptop not included

Four decks of software control with included Traktor Numark 4TRAK Edition software | Built-in four-channel DJ mixer | 24-bit audio interface with XLR Outputs | Solid Metal |Maps seamlessly with Traktor Pro 2 including sample triggers | Mouseless libarary navigation Ultra-precise | Low-latency high-speed MIDI | Strip Search with illuminated track-position indicator | 12-knob FX Kommand Console for complete control over effects & filters

At the heart of 4TRAK is a premium-quality fully independent four-channel mixer that can be used with or without a computer, making 4TRAK one of the most versatile Traktor controllers in the world. 4TRAK has a full range of input and outputs for connecting virtually any device: RCA inputs on each channel and four line-level inputs with two switchable to phono and two switchable to mic. Connect almost any external music source like turntables, CD players and microphones, and mix them in seamlessly with tracks from your software.

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INTEGRATED DJ CONTROLLERS

NUMARK DJ2GO

Probably the cheapest way to start DJing; Good fun.

Very limited controls; you will need a DJ soundcard for a better DJ experience.

The DJ2Go has no tone controls at all and no audio interface, two things that are pretty important to the DJ experience but you can Beatmatch two tracks and the dedicated software is auto-mapped. The cheapest controller we've come across, the DJ2Go defies its plastic facia by looking more pro than like a toy. Useful for basic DJing or for finding out if it's for you without breaking the bank.

GEMINI FIRSTMIX I/O & PRO

Good fun with great bundled software.

Does not have all the essential feature

NUMARK MIXTRACK PRO

The best jog-wheels in the price range; great bundled software

Plastic construction

There is a reason the Mixtrack Pro is the biggest global seller in this price range; it may be a bit plasticky and light, but one could easily use this in a pro environment although long term gigging could take its toll. It comes bundled with Traktor LE in South Africa and is now also available in a trendy white facia. Top marks for the touch sensitive jog-wheels, full EQ, three cue points and easy looping options. All controls have a nice feel and you even get a mic in jack. Bonus. Other than no booth out (not to be expected for this price) this unit surprisingly covers all the essential features at an excellent price point.

DENON DN-MC2000

Very well built DJ controller; great jog-wheels

No CD/Line/phono-in or booth out

The build quality on the MC2000 is what you expect from Denon; first class feel with a metal chassis holding everything in place. The control wheels are the exact ones from the MC6000 and the spacing and arrangement of buttons, faders and knobs are even and logical without feeling cluttered or on-top of each other. Completely USB powered, the MC2000 is feature-packed and solid, but lacks booth-out or CD/line/phono inputs which would take it from excellent to awesome. But it does have an Aux-in for an iPod etc. The Serato Intro, while fairly basic, is a very good DJ package and works seamlessly with the MC2000.

MIXVIBES U-MIX CONTROL PRO

Very well made and good feature set

Bundled software lacks decent FX

This Two-channel controller includes the full version of the Cross 1.6 DJ software, fully mapped and has excellent iTunes integration. Other than the FX, the Cross DJ software works really well. The pitch controls and jog-wheels are nice and tactile and the layout remarkably intuitive and somehow packed into a really compact unit without detracting from functionality. Only RCA master-out but includes both booth-out and CD/line/phono-in although strangely no master or booth volume knobs. Microphone includes volume and talkover option.

Expect to pay: R 792.00

Expect to pay: R 3,125.00

Expect to pay: R 4,118.00

Expect to pay: R 4,195.00

The bundled Mixvibes Cross LE is a great program to learn to DJ on and has a decent set of features. The jog-wheels are nice and big, are rubberised and definitely give one the right feel for DJing. The EQ is very basic but some nice added features like a 'reverse' button, sync and basic effects all complete the package. The I/O version has a soundcard which means headphone monitoring is an added addition to the standard Firstmix controller.

Expect to pay: I/O: R 2,188.00 | PRO R 3,065.00

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GEMINI CNTRL-7

Great mixer section with VU Meters, nice layout and XLR outs

Controls (mainly faders) feel a bit flimsy

The CNTRL-7 is bundled with Virtual DJ and is fully Midi-mappable which means you can map any software to it. This is feature-packed unit for its price point, notably with both RCA and XLR outs, options to plug in external devices (CD/line/phono inputs) which means you can use the CNTRL-7 as a stand-alone mixer too and an adjustable crossfader curve, all of which add to the standard features. Looping, sampler control, FX control and a pro microphone input, all add to this feature packed unit. It even has a booth monitor output and volume.

AMERICAN AUDIO VMS2

Rugged and solid with multiple connectivity

Not much cheaper than its better-featured bigger brother, the VMS4

The VMS2 2-channel DJ controller and is the baby brother to the 4-channel VMS4 and comes bundled with Virtual DJ. The controller has platters as opposed to jog-wheels. The difference? Size, look and feel. They look like turntable platters, not as large but a decent size and whilst not weighted, the grooves on top and general feel make them quite responsive and tactile to use. Key features like balanced XLR outputs, 4-in/4-out audio interface, the option to add CD players to each channel, separate mic input along with gain and tone control and a 3-phase curve control for the replaceable VCA cross-fader (Innofader compatible) all suggest a product that is aimed at the pro on a budget.

NUMARK N4

Multi-functional unit with 4 deck control

Build quality makes it not quite pro; no booth out.

Not quite the entry-level Mixtrack Pro and definitely not aimed at the high-end club DJ the NS6 targets, the N4 is a genuine mid-market unit that should find its way into a lot of recreational DJs and mobile DJ setups. Build quality is not in its favour but the feature-set cannot be ignored. For example mobile DJs currently using a conventional rig of CDs and a mixer will find this unit offers some enticing options with the built-in mixer and Timecode capabilities. Video integration (albeit limited) is also another genuine plus for those hosting their own parties or doing mobile DJ work. And of course 4 deck control!

DENON MC3000

Well built, excellent feature set and 2 or 4 deck mode

No booth output

The MC3000 is a terrific compromise for all those guys that want to get their hands on the most solid controller build available at the moment but still have space to grow into. The sound card is the identical one fitted to the MC6000 so you know that there have been no sacrifices in terms of quality or reliability. Whilst somewhat congested, the DN-MC3000 packs a lot into a small footprint with buttons, knobs, and sliders that feel solid and tactile. Overall the MC3000 is best suited for those needing a smaller, portable controller in a friendly price range that can be versatile with Traktor and Virtual DJ.

RELOOP TERMINAL MIX 2

A Pro DJ controller at a very competitive price

No line/CD/Phono in

The Terminal Mix 2 and its 4-deck big brother is a proper, professional DJ controller. The sturdy build plus the quality buttons, encoders, rotaries and magnificent jog-wheels all add up to a unit that is well thought out and has plenty of features. This is certainly one of the best units tested in a while, for under R 8 K. It has more knobs and buttons than practically any other DJ controller so it’s perfectly suited to the self-mapping DJ. Whilst it lacks line/CD/phono in it does have an AUX in for plugging an iPod etc in. Master out is balanced jack and the headphone monitoring includes its own tone control. Gnarly! Bundled with Serato Intro.

Expect to pay: R 4,495.00

Expect to pay: R 4,699.00

Expect to pay: R 5,250.00

Expect to pay: R 6,136.00

Expect to pay: Terminal Mix 2: R 6,795.00 | Terminal Mix 4: R 7,995.00

R 5,000 - R 7,999

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AMERICAN AUDIO VERSADECK

Great unit for ex CDJ DJs; some unique features

Onboard FX a bit average

The Versadeck comes with the onboard FX and a second USB port which really does make it super versatile. You don’t need a laptop, just your Versadeck and Flash disc or hard drive to DJ! The VFD display is a little oldskool by today’s standards but considering what you get for the price, one cannot really expect the full wave display. The Long-throw faders, XLR outputs are great additions and the onboard built-in FX, whilst not totally awesome, is quite a unique feature. American Audio seldom bulk on their feature list and the Versadeck is no different.

PIONEER DDJ-ERGO-V

Great jog-wheels; bold design

Price not within everybody’s budget for entry level

The DDJ-Ergo comes with a bunch of features that are aimed squarely at the novice or hobbyist DJ with no serious budget restraints. It is bundled with Virtual DJ and includes numerous flashing lights to assist with beat-matching (better than simply hitting sync) and nifty indicators for the selected FX. Visually quite unique and elegant, it has control over Virtual DJ LE’s sampler, effects, hot cues and looping. Unbalanced RCA outs and no CD/Line/Phono input [it does have a thru-channel for mic/aux, switchable].

VESTAX VCI-380

Good build quality; includes excellent PAD FX

Crossfader quite stiff

The VCI-380 replaces the VCI-300 and comes with a whole host of new features for use with Serato Itch, but more importantly with the new Serato DJ which is where it’ll really come into its own. It’s a nice size, well built and is definitely a pro controller. Despite its compactness the VCI-380 includes a full spectrum of pro features without being cramped. The crossfader is a bit too stiff for genuine scratch DJs but as far as a pro 2-channel controller goes this is a premium product. The front panel has small adjusters on it for altering the touch sensitivity of the jogwheels, and for changing the crossfader and line fader curve settings.

VESTAX VCI-400

Well built, with a lot functionality makes this a flexible unit

No booth output

The build quality is excellent (metal chassis) and all the components are top drawer. This controller boasts a top quality four-in, four-out sound card, four-channel mixer and a prominent big metal filter knob for each channel. There are two professional mic inputs, XLR master outputs (and RCA), superb jog-wheels and a bank of 8 touch sensitive pads per channel. Bizarrely there is no booth out and the package ships with a special 4 deck version of Virtual DJ; you can download midi assign files for Traktor Pro 2, Virtual DJ Pro, djay4, Deckadance, Mixvibes Cross and Ultramixer Pro from their site as well as the Serato DJ Intro software.

RELOOP JOCKEY 3 ME (MASTER EDITION)

Includes Traktor Pro 2 sample deck mappings; great build and jogwheels

Designed for Traktor Pro but comes with Traktor LE

This is a very good Traktor Pro 2 controller, boasting superb build quality, has the full range of inputs and outputs, can function as a stand-alone mixer, has balanced outputs and a separate booth out. The advanced mixer includes the ability to route analogue sources through software or hardware. The jogs are excellent and have adjustable tension. Even the microphone is routable through hardware or software. You get full 4-deck control although you’ll need to flip between this as there are only 2-channel sliders. Only negative is that you will need to buy Traktor Pro (comes with LE) to harness its full power.

Expect to pay: R 7,399.00

Expect to pay: R 7,999.00

Expect to pay: R 8,895.00

Expect to pay: R 8,895.00

Expect to pay: R 8,995.00

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DENON DN-MC6000

Versatile, well built, professional controller

A bit cramped; ships with Traktor LE

Potentially the most compact, versatile and most robust of the 4-channel controllers on offer. Denon have managed to integrate so many functions on the DN-MC6000 such as video control, EQ's on both the Mics and the booth, headphone split, analog and digital source choices, rack mounting, and even the balanced send function that if you like them, you will only be able to find them exclusively on this particular unit; a mass of software controls directly mapped to its surface and excellent dual-action jog-wheels. All the functions are very intelligently managed by a wide array of backlit buttons and they all respond with a solid click when pushed.

PIONEER DDJ-T1 & DDJ-S1

Excellent CDJ like jogs; Pioneer build quality

No booth out; no line/CD/Phono in

Pioneer’s first foray into the controller market offers one either the Traktor Pro (DDJ-T1) or Serato (DDJ-S1) option. Whilst the DDJ-T1 has four decks it surprisingly lacks both a booth-out and line/CD/phono inputs although it does have an Aux-in. The T1 includes Needle Drop, Pioneer’s track search and scrubbing feature. The DDJ-S1, designed for use with Serato Itch, is a 2-deck variant, but makes up for it with extended microphone features (there are two microphone inputs with talkover) and XLR outputs. It also has the Needle Drop for scrubbing through a track. Ergonomically and build wise these are hard to beat.

NATIVE INSTRUMENTS TRAKTOR KONTROL S4

Made by NI so perfectly mapped to Traktor Pro

No booth out; RCA out (unbalanced)

What you get with the Kontrol S4 and its respective software is a complete package ready to mix, remix and perform straight out of the box without any clever re-mapping or midi assignments required to get your groove on. This controller has two decks that can control four software decks, or two powerful software decks and Traktor Pro 2’s sample decks. There’s a loop recorder too and two FX units (fully assignable). Notable emissions are no booth out and no XLR/balanced outputs. One of the top selling controllers around, it is also available in two-deck mode as the Kontrol S2.

NUMARK NS6

Solid, well built, superb jog-wheels, totally professional unit lacking no features

Big and heavy

A definite front runner as one of the best DJ controller combos out at the moment. The build quality is great and the custom 4 deck Serato software with all the extra built in functions for looping and cueing really set the NS6 apart from its overweight brother the NS7. Just take a look at YouTube for videos of the NS6 at work and you are sure to be astounded. Overlook the NS6 at your own peril. It is rather heavy though, but has superb touch-sensitive jog-wheels, the touch strip feature for scrubbing through a track and all the features of a PRO unit.

NUMARK 4TRAK

Super solid; button for button per match to software

No VU channel meters;

The 4TRAK has been extremely well thought-out and with the NS6 as a sort of “prototype” Numark has really refined what was an already amazing controller into a beast. The 24-bit audio interface is tight and the entire device runs off one USB port. The overall build quality is first class with some real solid and robust faders and knobs and the bundled Traktor 4TRAK edition is a perfect one-to-one button-to-function fit with the user interface and actual layout of the controller. Missing are channel LED meters which means still looking at one’s laptop but other than this a top of the range controller, albeit not cheap.

Expect to pay: R 10,522.00

Expect to pay: DDJ-T1: R 11,699.00 | DDJ-S1: R 9,999.00

Expect to pay: S4: R 12,999.00 | S2: R 7,499.00

Expect to pay: R 13,083.00

Expect to pay: R 14,166.00

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American Audio’s MXR Series controllers will they’re completely compatible with all of the allow DJs and mobile entertainers to mix more popular DJ software on the market today. By than just music. This versatile series of stand- combining traditional audio devices with your alone MIDI controllers lets you smoothly blend favourite computer music program, you can use your past with your future by providing a way the 10 MXR, 14 MXR and 19 MXR to to control your professional audio software thoroughly customize your mix and boost the without having to sacrifice the benefits of overall impact of your show.” Features include; traditional DJ mixers. The three models in the balanced XLR outputs, line/phone inputs, MXR Series—the 10 MXR, 14 MXR and 19 output level LEDs, multiple mic inputs (3 mics MXR—all give you the tactile feel of a classic on the 19 MXR, 2 on the 14 MXR, 1 on the 10 analog DJ mixer while you make cutting-edge MXR), stereo headphone input and replaceable music using your favourite computer music crossfaders with curve adjust. At the core of programs. each MXR unit, a DSP sound card with a 4-

in/4-out audio interface allows for seamless “The revolutionary MXR Series provides DJs audio mixing of everything from Macs and PCs and mobile entertainers with the best of both to old-school analog inputs.possible worlds when it comes to audio-

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Stylish moulded ABS enclosure with carry handle

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Involving more musical features than ever before, Cubase 7 delivers a truly unrivaled creative production experience that makes it the most advanced music production system around. Recording and mixing with the overhauled mixing console has never been so effective, with more control over dynamics and routing. Composing tools now include the dedicated Chord Track and Chord Assistance for complex harmony modulations, while editing polyphonic parts and building beautiful harmonies from monophonic voices is a piece of cake with the enhanced VariAudio. This is rounded out by a massive collection of sounds and loops plus additional features that’ll get you started right away. Cubase 7 has it all.

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In November Serato released Serato DJ, a new software package aimed at controller-based DJs.

Serato, known primarily for their Scratch Live vinyl emulation software, has made inroads into the controller market before with ITCH, its professional controller-integrated software package, and DJ Intro, which was aimed at beginner digital DJs. While current ITCH users will be able to upgrade to Serato DJ for free (DJ intro users will have to pay $199 [approx R 1750.00]), it's billed as completely new software. In addition to a new user interface, Serato DJ includes a number of new features aimed at controller users. The software has new audio effects from high-end plugin developer iZotope such as echo, ping pong delay, reverb and flanger. Users will also be able to incorporate and customize secondary controllers through MIDI mapping. In terms of mixing options, Serato DJ will expand the number of decks to four and the number of cue points to eight. Many popular features, like the SP-6 sample player and auto tempo matching, will make the move to the new software, and music libraries from Scratch live, ITCH, DJ Intro and iTunes will remain compatible.

Support for the software has been expanded to current ITCH and DJ Intro controllers and over the next few months these updates will become available. Numark’s Mixtrack Pro, Pioneer’s DDJ-Ergo and Denon’s MC2000 were recently announced as ready.

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Earlier this year Pioneer announced the very first controller designed for the new Serato DJ software, the DDJ-SX. As the launch video indicates, this controller is designed to give DJs “total control” over the Serato DJ interface. Pioneer’s DDJ-SX is just plain sexy looking. True to Pioneer’s style, the 4-channel controller uses vibrant looking jog wheels, with position indicators similar to those on a CDJ-2000. Each jog wheel has 8, yes count ‘em, 8 velocity sensitivity performance pads located underneath which are no doubt of the highest quality on any controller to be released so far, save the Traktor S4. Features like slip mode, dual deck mode, and fader start have also been included – which makes perfect sense, as the mixer was built to function as a one-piece unit. The entire device will also work as a standalone mixer if you’d like to DJ with external sources. Look out for this brand new controller early January in South Africa.

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one simple knob. At 12 O’clock the rotary is off, but turn it left or right and it’ll activate an effect and as you turn it more it’ll segue into another effect and so on until the knob is fully rotated. As you turn it back, it’ll repeat the sequence in reverse. There is of course a Dry/Wet knob and a very handy pre/post fader button. It’s a great utility and certainly adds another dimension to one’s arsenal of DJ FX. Bonus!

Flux is an excellent new feature and something I’d actually thought about before [true story]. Control wise this section has the Loop rotary for activating a loop and setting its size, as well as a deck selection button and four cue point pads. Here’s the thing though; when you engage the flux button and use your loops or cue points, the minute you disengage, the track will continue playing from where it was before you hit that first loop or cue. This is so rad as it allows one to really mash up a section of a track but not lose the rest of it and thus continue where it left off. Double bonus!

ative Instruments continue to forge knob, dual phono/line RCA-ins, mic/aux RCA-in ahead with their custom designed DJ with tone control, 3-band EQ and gain knob. gear perfectly matched to their ever Okay, so those are the standard type features evolving Traktor Pro DJ software. The one expects to find on most pro 2-channel Kontrol Z2 2+2 Channel Control mixers.

Two more features that really impress is the fact Mixer – quite a mouthful – is their But this ain’t no normal mixer buddy! the Z2 has a 2 port USB hub to plug your X1 & latest and greatest incarnation. Let’s have a look... Here’s the money shot. NI have coined the F1 into or to plug a pair of CDJs into which

phrase 2 + 2 channel mixer for a reason; it’s to makes them immediate platter controllers in

indicate that the Z2 operates sublimely both in Traktor. [You can plug any USB complaint device

the analog and digital realm. So, besides being a in.]

regular analog mixer, the Z2 is of course a fully Lastly the Filter button deserves a mention digital controller mixer when plugged into It’s a DJ mixer. Okay that’s being a bit simplistic.

as this works both in analogue and digital mode. Traktor 2.6 and this is where the real fun starts. It’s a DJ mixer with bells and whistles! Thankfully When controlling Traktor it uses the software those bells and whistles are pretty formidable Before I get onto all the gnarly new filter in the software, but should you go and seem to be part of NI’s master plan for controller features I should mention that all the analogue, it’s a proper hardware filter too. Triple world DJ domination. Okay I made that last bit regular mixer features - when in digital mode - bonus!up, but you have to admire Native Instruments control the Traktor mixer. Other than the

for the huge development curve they’ve obvious ones, the Z2 also has a library browser embarked on since the launch of Traktor Scratch, rotary, load deck A/B buttons and the their first genuinely professional derivative of the snap/quantize buttons. Oh and - dare I mention DJ application originally created in the days it - Sync buttons.when the name Laptop DJ never existed. But it’s with the brand new enhancements The Z2 seems a bit expensive for a 2-channel

Since then they have produced great in Traktor 2.6 that the Z2 really shines. mixer but here’s the thing. Most of us only mix soundcards and excellent controllers in various with 2 channels and if connectivity is your worry configurations and now a mixer, a controller and – don’t, because the console flips between an audio interface all in one. This is a analog and digital at the flick of a switch so both professional piece of kit. Built out of ‘aircraft- can be connected at the time. Plus the USB hub grade’ aluminum it feels weighty and solid, adds extra digital connectivity. It still may be a

As the name kind of suggests (macro - includes rubberised rotaries, 3 mini Innofaders, tough sell for R 12k but damn it’s nice. Computers. an instruction that represents a channel and master LED, mini and normal sequence of instructions in abbreviated form) headphone jacks, crossfader curve and reverse, the Macro FX is a string of effects in series with XLR Master out, RCA booth-out with volume

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The more technical DJ's out there might bemoan the simplicity of a software package like Serato Intro but in my opinion it’s perfectly suited for guys just getting into DJing or jocks that don't like an over-complicated system. The install is ridiculously quick with no authorization or unlock key required - the entire install is under 30 MB. Windows ASIO drivers are boxed with the MC2000 while Mac users can utilize their on-board Core Audio drivers; in fact the only real drawback I could find to Serato Intro is that it cannot be used properly without the MC2000 connected. Without the controller jacked in you are only offered one stereo output via your computer’s audio interface so no mixing.

The build quality on the MC2000 is what There are three effects slots per side, each you expect from Denon; first class feel with a

with their own backlit button and rotary control. metal chassis holding everything in place. The Loops are handled by the Loop In, Out and control wheels are the exact ones from the Auto/Exit buttons with + and - control for MC6000 and the spacing and arrangement of stretching or cutting the loop. Below the loops buttons, faders and knobs are even and logical The MC2000 is Denon's foray into the mid-level are the four hot cues per side. As with most without feeling cluttered or on-top of each segment of the booming controller market. Denon gear there is a shift button so many of other. While Denon certainly have cemented their the buttons perform more than one function.reputation for high quality pro controllers with What I did particularly like was the lack of

the four channel MC6000 and the two or four All navigation is handled by a push-in a transformer; all the power is provided via the channel MC3000, the MC2000 is sure to make infinite rotary with forward and back buttons to USB but be warned the MC2000 will eat quite a splash with all the DJs looking to get get up and around your file tree and Load A & B through your battery so (always) make sure started and invest their hard earned/loaned to bring up your files on the decks. Master out is your power supply is on hand. The addition of an money into a solid piece of kit. Even the more via RCA and there are inputs for Mic via 1/4” or Aux-in channel is also very clever considering discerning user will discover that the MC2000 Aux via RCA. most mobile guys will have an IPod or a mini-manages to tick off quite a few key features jack to RCA cable lying around at the gig and when compared to some of the other offerings someone inevitably will demand the DJ play out there. “Gangnam Style” off their Smartphone or music

device. The MC2000 is Serato ready and is bundled with the uber-simple Serato Intro It's made even cleverer with a monitor

Denon have aimed this little arrow straight at package. Denon have opted again for a very level and input volume so you can monitor and the entry to mid-level segment of the market simple and easy to follow layout with the control mix it easily. I like that the Mic input and Mic but with its compact size its sure to tempt a lot wheels, cue, play, pause buttons and the pitch, volume are on the back of the MC2000 but I of the jocks out there who need to cut down line, and crossfaders dominating most of the can see that being an irritation to some of the on their gear footprint. bottom section of the face. mobile guys.

The footprint is also particularly pleasing with the MC2000 just being a little wider than a 15.4” laptop. It is dead easy to get going and have fun with and I also enjoyed that the controller defaults to Sync off!

Either way whether you are an experienced pro looking for a compact back-up or a newbie just getting your DJ on, there are few controllers that would satisfy you as wholly as the MC2000, in my opinion.

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How Do They Sound?

What is it?

Anatomy

The Verdict

remarkably crisp detail in the highs, but are still very pleasant to listen to and didn't fatigue my ears. It seemed that everything was sounding too good, no matter what genre I played; I was scared that mixes wouldn't translate well on other systems. Boy was I wrong.

After mixing a new track on the SC207s my mix sounded great in my car and my hi-fi, so no problems there. I also tried listening to some of my old amateur stuff, and it really sounded bad - which showed me that they're doing their job properly and not sweetening up any sounds. Good mixes sound amazing, but bad mixes reveal the cracks right away.

If you are looking for nearfield monitors but don't want to have to shell out for a sub, these babies are the real deal. The bass response is

or costly blowups. The bass port is cleverly built really the best I've heard for a nearfield monitor on the rear side of the monitor to minimize of this size. If you can afford them, you should port compression and happily you don't get really consider getting a pair, regardless of the wind blowing in your face every time you listen genre you'll be using them for.

Eve are new comers on the monitor market, to a kick. founded in 2011. The similarities to ADAM

There's nothing worse than having to Audio, other than the cheeky name, run a bit climb over your table to reach the back of your deeper than that with ex-Adam Audio CEO, monitors to change settings, so it’s nice that the Roland Stenz leaving to become Eve’s principal volume knob is located in front. The knob is designer. multifunctional, hosting various handy shelving While the Eve SC207s might not be the most Despite the folded ribbon tweeter and filter options, including a 'desk filter' which cuts attractive looking monitors in the world, Eve some cosmetic similarities, Eve insist that their and boosts targeted frequencies if you're using have clearly put a lot of thought into these design approach is different. The SC207's, on the monitors on your desk. The knob uses DSP loudspeakers and have spent money on what's test, are the second largest in the SC series with (Digital Signal Processing) instead of analogue important. The SC207s are some of the nicest 6.5 inch cones. Other models include four inch, processing, and although I'm normally scared off sounding monitors I've heard in a while and it five inch and 8 inch cones (the largest in the by digital processing it offers more functionality was really fun to mix on them. series). and flexibility than an analogue knob would have.

Naturally I was a bit sceptical at first, but Once you're happy with the settings, you can once I’d referenced my mixes on other systems lock them using the 'DIP' switch located on the I gained full confidence in them. These monitors back of the monitor.are serious contenders in a competitive middle of the range market and should be taken seriously. The 100W amplifier feeding the woofer allows

for a maximum SPL of 106dB at one metre, so The price is realistic, and I'd be more than there's plenty of volume on tap. The bass happy with a purchase. Maybe Santa will be kind response is specified down to an impressive this year.

I did an AB comparison with my EMES Blacks, 44kHz (-3dB) which is made possible by a and the first thing I noticed was how defined honeycomb material with a woven glass-fibre and powerful the bass was in comparison. A lot skin to combine stiffness with low mass. The of 6/7 inch monitors would need to be coupled crossover is set at 3kHz, and the ribbon with a sub but these puppies were smacking me tweeters are specified up to a staggering 21kHz. right in the chest, yet remained tight with

There are two separate amps that feed the minimal muddiness. tweeter and woofer respectively and both offer

The ribbon tweeters make for an built-in protection limiters, so you don't have to impressive overall sound - they deliver worry about accidental high decibel ear bleeds

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HOW TO USE PARALLEL COMPRESSION ON

YOUR DRUM TRACKS

HOW TO

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22 TUTORIAL By Donovan Leon from DCL Studios

irstly I’d like to wish all our [look him up, Ed] used parallel processing original audio with the use of the sends BPM readers a wonderful techniques on their albums. fader which gives you a much more solid festive season and prosperous foundation as well as loudness and punch Parallel Compression is not the only New Year. I want to touch on overall. With this technique applied we still parallel processing source though. There is a topic called ‘Parallel maintain some of the original audio in the also Parallel FX, Parallel distortion, Parallel Compression’, also known to mixed signal yet have a much more solid re- amp, parallel filtering, Parallel Equalizing many as ‘New York sound.Etc. The difference between normal

Compression’, ‘Upward Compression ‘or compression on an insert and Parallel Parallel compression is used a lot even’ Buss Compression’. compression is that parallel compression with stereo drums in the mixing stage of a

It’s been used over and over in the has the option to mix a compressed track, but it doesn’t stop one from using it biggest studios around the world and has audio signal with the original audio source. elsewhere such as vocals or even using it become an essential technique to go to The technique is achieved by sending an to dynamically sharpen your synthesizers.for getting a solid foundation in your mix. amount of audio, either dry or processed, Let’s take a closer look at an easy It’s also a proven fact that well known into an aux channel with a heavy way to do this:artists and producers such as The Beatles, compressor setting on the insert, and Quincy Jones, and even Dave Pensado mixing the compressed audio with the

Firstly we will be using Avid’s Protools 8 on Windows XP for this tutorial. You can use any DAW sequencer for this as long as it supports auxiliary channels as well as being able to send audio into these channels.

I’ve already created a simple ‘4 on the floor’ beat by importing single hit samples and named each one accordingly (Kick, clap, Shaker, Hi Hat). So copy exactly what I’ve done in Pic 1.

Now create two new auxiliary channels and select two stereo aux tracks. Now let’s name each channel, one called ‘Parallel Compression’ and another called ‘Drum bus’. I have also grouped all of the drums together (all DAWs can do this) and by doing this I’m able to move all the tracks faders up or down simultaneously and if you want to set each track individually simply right click the tracks individual fader and move it.

Also in my I/O settings (Found in your Setup drop down Menu) I’ve renamed my ‘buss 1-2’ to ‘Parallel Comp’ and my ‘buss 3-4’ to ‘Drum bus’. It’s best to name all your busses and actually save a template. The reason for this is so that we don’t get confused later on in the mix, but if you like using the set template of the DAW then by all means do so, it’s all about whatever works best for you.

PIC 2: Changing I/O Settings

PIC 3: Adjusting the send fader and compressor

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Now we are going to send all my audio drum tracks to our ‘Drum bus’ that we created. To do this I use a very neat shortcut instead of individually selecting and sending each tracks output to the buss. First select all the drum tracks from Kick drum to Hat by left clicking your mouse and holding the shift key. Once all selected (They will each be highlighted white) go to one of the track outputs while holding (Shift +Alt) and select the desired output which for this tutorial we will be using the output called ‘Drum bus’ which we renamed in our I/O earlier.

Notice that now each tracks output says Drum buss. Now go to the INPUT of the ‘drum bass’ Aux channel and select our buss called ‘drum buss’ by left clicking the drop down menu and going to the bus. If we play our track we will see that all audio would now be routed through to our created ‘Drum buss’ Aux channel. This is very effective as well because now we can manipulate all four channels on one single channel, thus saving CPU.

I have added a drum buss compressor set very lightly and not too hard and an EQ and tweaked it a bit to maintain dynamics and give it a bit of a more colourful presence on the actual ‘Drum buss’ channel.

Now on the ‘drum buss’ channel add a send bus and send it to our ‘Parallel comp’ buss and on the ‘Parallel Comp’ aux set the input to ‘Parallel comp’.

On the ‘Parallel Comp’ Aux insert a compressor (for this tutorial I’ve used Audio Damage’s stereo compressor called the Rough Rider, but any good sounding stereo compressor should do). I’ve uploaded the preset called ‘NY Compression’ and tweaked the Ratio, Attack and make-up gain a bit.

We have now duplicated the audio coming from the drum buss and we are now able to mix it in with the original audio using our send fader. Notice how the sound becomes more consistent, punchier and louder as I move the fader up. Mix this in until you happy with the sound change. Remember not to go too loud as you still want to hear the original audio as well.

And there you have it, a simple yet complex way to make your drum tracks or perhaps any audio you want to stand out a bit more.

Hope you enjoyed this technique.

Happy Producing!!

Da Don

This tutorial was brought to you by Donovan Leon from DCL Studios.DONOVAN LEON is a Producer/ Engineer for DCL Studios and has had the opportunity to work and collaborate with many artists/ producers such as: Crighton Goodwill (Good Noise Studios), Robin C Khol (Jazzworx), L’loyd Cele (2010 Idol Runner up), Jamali (Popstars), CH2, Denim, Thembi Seete (Boom Shaka), Kwesta, Zubz, Sasha P (Nigeria), Jae, Ziyon (Liquid Deep), Verona, 37MPH and many, many more.

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