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Scratchophone: redefining “mobile” DJ


Turntable, mixer, and speaker all in one. I feel just like when I was 6 and saw Super Nintendo for the first time. I want it.

Serato Scratch + Ableton Live = The Bridge


If you’ve used both of these programs individually, then you probably know how  crazy this is.  Ableton Live, that almost too powerful DAW/Digital DJ hybrid, now with the intuitive virtual vinyl control of Serato Scratch Live.  Control any element in your multitrack mix with a vinyl turntable. Perform intricately layered live sets, without sacrificing the feel of a scratch DJ. You can even fix mistakes in your mixtapes (You high tech cheater!).

Technics SL-1200MK6 looking sleek

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Rumor has it that the new Technics turntables (currently available in Japan) should be making their US debut very soon. Subtle improvements over earlier models including oxygen free wires  and a blue LED pop-up light.  The circuitry on these is fully ROH compliant, unlike earlier models whose production has been phased out in favor of the new less toxic circuits.  Yes, the rumors are true, the classic MK2s will soon be gone, but that blue light does look pretty sweet.