Quality DJ Equipment Daily Blog

DIY DJ Controllers: A Vestax VCI-100 With Real Vinyl

Qualitydj — Wed, 07 May 2008 14:46:00 +0000

DIY DJ Controllers: A Vestax VCI-100 With Real Vinyl

There are various ways to bridge the gap between vinyl records and computers, as we saw last week. You can cut records with digital timecode. You can build controller hardware
that simulates the resistance of a motor, or mechanically control
digital media using the turntable platter. And then there are the brute
force methods, like strapping mice to turntables.

Squarely in the brute-force camp, our friend Ean Golden at DJ Tech
Tools has added 7" records to the wheels on Vestax’s VCI-100 USB
controller. If you want to do the same violence to your VCI-100 (I love how abused Ean’s VCI is looking, especially with those custom arcade buttons), Ean has a tutorial:

Add Records to your VCI-100 Jog Wheels [djtechtools.com]

The VCI still doesn’t feel like a turntable; I think it’s best
thought of as something new and digital. And you do lose access to some
of the controls. But I love that it’s customized in this way. Maybe
I’ll add hubcaps to mine.

Credit

3D becomes 4D

Qualitydj — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 13:27:00 +0000

Credits to Scratchworx for the image above!

Along with all the company changes at Allen and Heath the flagship Xone range has a new leader in the 4D.

New features to include the following:

• New USB2 soundcard
• 24bit/96kHz capability
• Drivers available for both PC and Mac
• 4 stereo outputs plus digital out
• 4 stereo inputs plus digital in
• 8 extra soundcard configuration switches remove the need for the desktop configuration utility of the :3D
• Ability to switch FX2 RCA sockets to be recording outputs
• Unique real-time LFO waveform edit function
• Dual layer control surface with control snapshot allows 225 mappable MIDI controls across the two layers.
• Updated mixer circuitry
• Improved BPM detection system
• Heavy duty chassis and front panel

Price not yet confirmed but suspected to be around £1500.00

Pioneer Announce MEP-7000 Multi Entertainment Player and SEP-C1 Software Controller

Qualitydj — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 13:14:00 +0000

Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. Professional Sound and Visual
Division, the leader in Pro DJ products and the innovator of the CD
turntable, today unveiled the latest addition to its family of DJ
compact disc players, the MEP-7000, Professional Multi-Entertainment
Player and the SEP-C1, Professional Software Entertainment Controller.
Pioneer’s DJ CD players have established a worldwide reputation for
their superior performance for both professional and amateur DJs,
continuing to strengthen their status as an industry standard.

“Both the MEP-7000 and SEP-C1 correspond to the trend of laptops
being utilized by professional DJs,” said Matt Dever, vice president
for Pioneer’s Professional Sound and Visual Division. “Recent
developments have changed the way mobile and club DJs catalog and play
their music. No longer are they carrying crates of vinyl or even books
of CDs full of music. Laptops, USB flash media and hard drives are fast
becoming the commonplace in the DJ rig.”

The MEP-7000 is a compact, easy-to-transport Professional
Multi-Entertainment Player inheriting the basic functions and
operability of the popular Pioneer CDJ- series turntables. In addition
to playback of conventional music from CD/CD-ROM/DVD-ROM discs, the
MEP-7000 enable users to play MP3/AAC files stored on various memory
media formats. The dual-player is extremely convenient for DJs
performing in an environment where space dedicated for the jock is
limited and flexible media playback is a must, such as a café or bar
where various parties or events are held. The system also enables DJs
to easily create and set up pre-programmed play lists for “gigs” at
such times as a dinner hour set or a break.

The SEP-C1 Professional Software Entertainment Controller is a dual
MP3 music controller which allows the user to manage and control
playback of audio files stored on a PC. It emulates the full-scale DJ
performance of the CDJ series operability without the need of a mouse
or keyboard.

MEP-7000 Professional Multi-Entertainment Player features:

Flexible Audio Format Playback - As well as playback of
traditional audio compact discs, the MEP-7000 supports
MP3*1/AAC/WAV*2/AIFF*2 stored in a USB memory devices, hard disc drive
(HDD) and CD-R/RW and DVD±R/RW allowing for easy playback of existing
music libraries and new digital downloads.
4.3-Inch Color LCD & Intelligent Graphical User Interface -
In addition to the high-resolution 4.3-inch color LCD panel, an
intelligent graphic user interface and rotary selector enables rapid
track search through large collections of digital audio files. A play
list function also speeds the track selection process for recalling
frequently played songs.
Control Functions for Pioneer’s DJ software (DJS3) and Other PC Applications -
The MEP-7000 includes Pioneer’s DJS all-in-one DJ software application
for playback from a Windows based computer (PC not included). When the
system is connected to the DJS, no mouse or keyboard is required for
navigation and DJ performance. The MEP-7000 also supports control of
other software, such as SERATO Scratch LIVE*4, without the need of the
control discs. It can also act as a full MIDI controller for any
MIDI-compatible PC application.
Scratch Jog Effect and Digital Jog Break enhance DJ performance -
In addition to traditional scratching, the MEP-7000 also features two
patterns of Scratch Jog Effects – BUBBLE5 and TRANS5. Three patterns of
Digital Jog Break effects freely control the audio effects according to
the rotation of the jog dial – JET*6 / ROLL*6 / WAH*6 broadening the
scope of any DJ performance.
Auto Mix Function - An auto mix function automatically mixes
playback of the tracks registered on the play list in four modes such
as ECHO or ZIP. Audio is seamlessly beat matched and mixed on the fly.
Industry’s First*7 Area-Color Organic Electroluminescence (OEL) Display -
Two high-visibility Area-Color OEL displays provide outstanding
visibility for the pitch, playback time and position information.
Together with its main 4.3-inch color LCD, the OEL display ensures
smooth DJ play regardless of lighting conditions.

Other Functions:

Karaoke Mode: Full support for CD+G playback for karaoke performance.
Library Function: Allows selection of tracks from various categories like genre, artist, etc.
Tempo Control Range: The user can choose among four pitch ranges available for the tempo slider: ±6％, ±10％, ±16％, and WIDE.*8
Pitch Bend Button: Enables fine adjustment of the track speed by simply pressing a button.
Seamless Loop: Repeats looped audio without interruption. A loop can be set from as small as one frame up to an entire CD’s length.
Hot Loop: Restarts the loop seamlessly from its entry without interruption of the music.
Memory Cue/Loop: Allows the user to store any CUE/LOOP point to the player’s internal memory.
Auto BPM Counter: Measures and digitally displays a track’s tempo.
Digital Output Terminal: A digital audio output is available for the highest quality connection.
Monitor Out Terminal: Provides a composite video output for karaoke display or larger view of the main display.
Keyboard Support: Users can select tracks rapidly by using an external USB keyboard (sold separately).
Legato Link Conversion: Reproduces richer and more natural sound by up-sampling the audio information lost in CD format.
Vibration Proof Construction: Shock-proof memory plus the
same floating mechanism used in Pioneer’s mobile entertainment audio
components to prevent skipping and resist vibration.
Rack-Mount Ready: Ready for rack-mount which is useful for mobile/club/studio installations.

SEP-C1 Professional Software Entertainment Controller features:

Control Pioneer’s DJ software (DJS*3) and Other PC Applications -
The SEP-C1 includes Pioneer’s DJS all-in-one DJ software application
for playback from a Windows based computer (PC not included). When
connected to DJS, no mouse or keyboard is required for navigation and
DJ performance. Furthermore, the SEP-C1 supports control of other
software, such as SERATO Scratch LIVE*4, without need of the control
discs. The SEP-C1 is also a full MIDI controller for any
MIDI-compatible PC application.
4.3-Inch Color LCD & Intelligent Graphical User Interface -
In addition to the high-visibility 4.3-inch color LCD panel, an
intelligent graphic user interface and rotary selector enables rapid
track search through large collections of digital audio. A play list
function also speeds the track selection process for recalling
frequently played songs.
Auto Mix Function - An Auto Mix function automatically mixes
playback of the tracks registered on the play list in four modes such
as ECHO or ZIP. Audio is seamlessly beat matched and mixed on the fly.
Industry’s first*7 Area-Color Organic Electroluminescence (OEL) -
Two high-visibility Area-Color OEL displays give the SEP-C1 outstanding
visibility for the pitch, playback time and position information.
Together with its main 4.3-inch color LCD, the OEL display ensures
smooth DJ play regardless of lighting conditions.
DJS Effects Enhance DJ Performance - Eight effects within
Pioneer DJS (Delay, Echo, Auto Pan, Auto Trance, Auto Filter, Flanger,
Reverb and Pitch Shifter) add versatility to mixing performances. The
effects can be synchronized with the music tempo (BPM) at the click of
a button.

Other Functions

Tempo Control Range: Choose among four pitch ranges available for the tempo slider: ±6％, ±10％, ±16％, and WIDE8
Pitch Bend Button: Enables fine adjustment of the track speed by simply pressing a button.
Seamless Loop: Repeats looped audio without interruption. A loop can be set from as small as one frame up to an entire CD’s length.
Hot Loop: Restarts the loop seamlessly from its entry without interruption of the music.
Auto BPM Counter: Measures and digitally displays a track’s tempo.
Rack-Mount Ready: Ready for rack-mount which is useful for club/studio installations.

The MEP-7000 and SEP-C1 will be available in June with a manufacturer suggested retail price of $2,299 and $1,199, respectively.

Pioneer offers a complete line of professional DJ equipment through
its Professional Sound and Visual Division. Its DJM, CDJ and DVJ
Professional DJ equipment is known for its high quality sound and
reliability and is considered the industry standard at clubs, studios,
mobile rigs and homes around the world. For more information, visit
www.PioneerProDj.com.

MEP-7000 is a system product composed of control unit, drive unit (CD/USB playable) + DJ software “DJS”.

SEP-C1 is a system product composed of control unit + DJ software “DJS”.

Serato ITCH

Qualitydj — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:39:00 +0000

Following the details on the VCI-300 some more news of Serato hardware integrationSerato has an ITCH

Auckland, New Zealand (January 17th, 2008)

After more than two years in the making, Serato
Audio Research today announced a new DJ technology called ITCH.

Serato ITCH is an integrated software and hardware solution
for digital music selectors and DJs. Serato is working closely with
select hardware partners to offer a level of integration, ease of use,
and reliability never before seen in the digital DJ realm.

By design ITCH is simple: "It works straight out of the box"
says Serato's General Manager, Sam Gribben. "One-to-one hardware to
software mapping means that we can provide a system that is fully
featured, but still very easy to use."

"There's just one USB cable to your computer and an audio output to
your sound system. Plug in your headphones and you have a complete
portable DJ system with audio output, level control, crossfader and EQ."

The entire audio chain is delivered via Serato software and all mix adjustments are controlled by the ITCH
hardware. All audio is in the digital domain until the master audio
output, with Serato proven technology from beginning to end.

ITCH takes music lovers into a new territory that gives them the
ability to mix their music for fun or performance. If you use iTunes™,
you can use ITCH to physically control the playback and mixing of your
playlists. If you're a Serato Scratch LIVE user, you'll find that all
your crates, cues, and loops are available in both programs.

It became apparent once working with Vestax and Numark engineers,
that we could far surpass the usability and response of current DJ
Controller bundles. ITCH software is uncompromisingly matched with the
hardware and vice versa to ensure utmost reliability.

"When asked what data we wanted from a controller to our software
our response was 'how much can you give us?" says Future Products
Engineer, Bill Mitsakos. "I think it surprised our hardware partners
that we were insisting on high speed/high data rates when other
software was asking for less."

The first brands to announce future ITCH hardware are Numark and
Vestax. Serato will announce other hardware partners soon. First public
demonstrations of ITCH will be at Frankfurt Music Messe in March 2008.

Contact scott@serato.com for information about Serato ITCH.

www.serato.com/products/itch/

Check Out DJ tutor .com

Qualitydj — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:37:00 +0000

Free video DJ tutorials for the total beginner through to the semi pro DJ.
DJ Tutor has revolutionised DJ training, created a worldwide community of up and coming DJs, started the first ever ten minute mix video competition, and given the world a new motto:

Jonathan Lewis aka the DJ Tutor Brian S Redd

Practise and N Joy

Pacemaker - this is how it works

Qualitydj — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:29:00 +0000

The new pacemaker product has been causing a buzz! let us know what you think by commenting below.

Vestax and Serato have joined forces!

Qualitydj — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:25:00 +0000

VCI300 NEW THIS SUMMER FROM VESTAX

Vestax and Serato have joined forces.
Sharing their technology and compiled feedback from Pro DJ's and users from around the world, they have created a dedicated DJ USB MIDI / Audio system and software offering absolute control.

The VCI-300 is a dedicated USB MIDI controller for the included Serato DJ software. It also comes with a built in audio interface with standard 4in/4out and headphone connection, which means all you need for DJing is the VCI-300, a laptop and a set of headphones.

New features such as the [Emergency Thru Switch], which avoids the sound from stopping when the computer freezes, is an added feature from study of user feedback. Another is the new weight reduced JOG wheel and the adjustable JOG wheel torque mechanism to avoid vibration from low frequency feedback.

INTRODUCTION
Vestax and Serato have joined forces.
Sharing their technology and compiled feedback from Pro DJ's and users from around the world, they have created a dedicated DJ USB MIDI / Audio system and software offering absolute control.
The VCI-300 is a dedicated USB MIDI controller for the included Serato DJ software. It also comes with a built in audio interface with standard 4in/4out and headphone connection, which means all you need for DJing is the VCI-300, a laptop and a set of headphones.
New features such as the [Emergency Thru Switch], which avoids the sound from stopping when the computer freezes, is an added feature from study of user feedback. Another is the new weight reduced JOG wheel and the adjustable JOG wheel torque mechanism to avoid vibration from low frequency feedback.

FEATURES

->HIGH RESOLUTION CONTROL
The VCI-300 can control more than 90 parameters and functions of the included Serato software with high resolution MIDI signals sent via USB. The pulse resolution of the JOG wheel and pitch control fader is 4 times higher than the VCI-100 and provides precise control of each function. The pitch control fader also shares the same high quality fader parts of the input fader for advanced operability.
-> SUPERB AUDIO CHARACTERISTIC
The built-in audio interface carries a Audio Codec IC with superb audio characteristic, generated by a delta-sigma modulation 24 bit stereo D/A-A/D converter. Audio connection includes 1 stereo input, 1 MIC input and 2 stereo output (Master L/R, Monitor L/R).
-> LEVEL INDICATION
A 12 level LED L/R indicator is set in the center of the top panel to monitor sound levels.
-> FILE CONTROL
Audio files in the software library can be easily selected and controlled with the CRATES / FILES / BROWSE key and the cursor switch inherited from the VCM-100.
-> EMERGENCY THRU SWITCH
The Emergency Thru Switch located on the rear panel is a countermeasure feature to avoid sound from stopping when the computer freezes. It instantly switches the output source from the computer to other audio players connected to the VCI-300.
-> ADJUSTABLE JOG WHEEL TORQUE
The torque of each JOG wheel can be adjusted to prevent them from moving from low frequency feedback and altering the pitch when using the VCI-300 in such places like clubs.
-> FADER CURVE CONTROL
The fader curve of each fader can be adjusted to the preferred characteristics for long mixes, scratching and any other style.
>
Integrated software and hardware solution for a range of mixing styles from super-clubs to house parties.Perfect for digital music selectors, DJÕs, venues, radio stations and music lovers that want more control.
High performance portable music system that allows internal mixing and platter style playback control.
* Integrated "one to one" hardware to software mapping for instant control and minimum setup time.
* Interoperable with Scratch LIVE crates, loops and cue points, also support for iTunes.
* Audio processing and internal mixing via Serato ITCH software, Channel fading, EQ, cross fading and
track trim are processed in software with audio and headphone monitoring on the ITCH hardware.
* Clean and simple software user interface with emphasis on hardware controller to display information.
* Auto Tempo Matching and Beat Sync.
* Optimal Gain and BPM Calculation
* Serato's unique color waveforms for easy identification of sound.
* Set and store Cue-points.
* Manual and Auto Loop activation.
* Music Library management tools for backup and restore.
* Input and Mix recording capability.
* AIFF, WAV, MP3 and AAC audio file support
* Built-in multi-lingual help tools with Serato customer support and software update program

* Please note that release version may vary from screenshot pictured.

Building A Beginner Setup

Qualitydj — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 10:55:00 +0000

Check out this great article from DJ Hail and check out his 2nd hand DJ Gear on Ebay

DJ Hail on Ebay

After nearly 10 years of DJing and having heard just about every question there is about being one, I decided I would put together a brief beginner's guide to creating a setup for your new hobby. It can be expensive at first -- but if made wisely, these investments can last a long time.

First of all, you have to decide what kind of audio formats you want to use. If you already have a huge collection of vinyl records, it probably makes sense to go with a turntable setup. But if you have hundreds of CDs laying around, then having DJ-quality CD players would be the way to go. The whole "digital vs. analog" argument has been going on ever since CDs became the preferred industry standard in the late '80s, and it gets more complicated as the technology pushes these two formats beyond existing limits---Turntables can now be plugged into your computer and be used to play back digital files (Rane's "Serato", or "Final Scratch" by Stanton), or units like the Tascam TTM-1 can be fitted to a turntable and control a CD player.

To throw in my $0.02, vinyl is easier to control because it's more "tactile" that a CD, since your hands are literally 'connected' to the music. Both will degrade in similar manners; if treated properly, they could potentially last a lifetime. But most people treat their media like paperweights, so don't expect that rare CD or record to last more than 20 years. This is another reason why the digital-DJ phenomenon is quickly growing in popularity: You could bring your entire vinyl or CD collection with you on your laptop, rather than lugging hundreds of pounds worth of records to your show. Many people are now arguing that digital media sounds better to the human ear, but even this point is still debatable -- research shows that 7 out of 10 people can't tell the difference between a sound file recorded at 128 kilobytes-per-second versus one at 196 or greater, so it's a bit of a toss-up as far as overall sonic quality. I like to argue (bear with me) that since the mechanics of the human ear are essentially an analog-based system that closely resembles the same analog system of a needle and cartridge (remember the 'hammer, stirrup, and drum?') it sounds more "correct." Of course, digital technology is rapidly getting better, and I myself will likely make the leap to using a laptop to take to club, so be sure to make your decision wisely..... You just have to weigh the advantages (mobility) versus the disadvantages (reliability & cost).
Speaking of cost: To do this right, you're going to need the right gear. And this means spending money... a fair amount of it. As a beginner this may seem out of reach, but it really isn't. Beginners don't necessarily need the top-notch gear to do the job, and it certainly helps the pocketbook. The first thing you should do is find a buddy of yours that already has a DJ setup, and bug him/her incessantly until you convince them to let you try it out. Only after you put in a few hours of practice will you REALLY know whether or not you want to be a DJ --- I really can't stress this enough. You don't want to sell new equipment only months after buying it.
Once you've determined that this is definitely something you want to explore, start looking through classifieds (online and offline) for DJ gear (turntables, CD players, speakers, headphones, needles, etc.). The internet has drastically changed the way that second-hand equipment gets passed around: Ebay and Craigslist are two of the more complete national resources, and there are many others on a more local level.
Before you've narrowed down your search, you need to consider the initial costs. Do you want to spend a little bit at a time, or save up and then buy a complete setup? My recommendation would be the latter -- this is because it's very difficult to practice your skills as a DJ when you can't mix between two sound sources. I started out with just one turntable and a mixer, and while I was able to practice some scratches, I was still not able to practice my beat-matching, which is something you'll want to master right away.
So, this is what your setup should consist of at a minimum: Two turntables and/or CD players, both having some degree of control over the pitch (speed of the recording), a 2+ channel mixer (to mix the audio), an amplifier and a pair of speakers, headphones, and needles if you are using turntables. I'm going to refrain from making specific recommendations about which equipment is best, and since every DJ has a different style it's difficult to say which is better over the other. The real issue you should be paying attention to at first is cost . . . buying the "best" equipment for your style is something that will happen later on, once you've established yourself.

Look for other DJ guides from yours truly!!

Original:

Original Ebay Article!

Allen and Heath Sold To D M Holdings

Qualitydj — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 10:02:00 +0000

D&M HOLDINGS ACQUIRES ALLEN&HEATH
D&M
Holdings Inc. (TSE 1:6735) announced today the completion of the
acquisition of Allen & Heath Holdings Limited of Penryn, Cornwall,
England, a leading designer and manufacturer of audio mixing consoles
for professional sound engineers, live sound installations and DJs. The
acquisition will be accretive to earnings per share in FY2008.

“The acquisition of Allen & Heath is a strong complement to our
Calrec and D&M Pro brands,” said Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer Eric C. Evans. “This acquisition broadens our product offerings
to our longstanding DJ customer base and expands our business in the
professional market into installed live sound.”

Founded in 1969, Allen & Heath supplies digital and analog consoles
through a global sales force to a network of distributors in more than
80 countries. The company operates from its Cornwall England
manufacturing facility and has more than 150 employees in R&D,
sales, marketing, manufacturing and administrative functions. The
Company will continue to be led by Glenn Rogers and its current
management team.

Allen & Heath MD, Glenn Rogers

Recently,
Allen & Heath successfully launched iLive, a break through mixing
system that features an extremely flexible architecture with
distributed audio and control. The iLive system, developed specifically
for digital mixing of live sound, is used by bands, clubs and rental
companies around the world and has enjoyed immediate market success.
Allen & Heath will continue to expand their digital portfolio to
meet the growing demand for digital mixers.

“We’re adding another dimension to our position in the professional
audio marketplace with this acquisition,” said Evans. “Allen &
Heath is a strong brand in the professional live sound performance
market and well suited to benefit from the D&M business platform.
Like our other premium brands, Allen & Heath can continue to focus
on innovation while D&M provides expanded global market reach and
other support. We also see useful tie-ins with Calrec, our live-to-air
broadcast console brand, and Denon DJ.”

The terms of the transaction will not be disclosed.

New Products now in stock.

Qualitydj — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 12:18:00 +0000
Quality DJ is pleased to announce that the following new products are now in stock.

Pioneer - CDJ400
The latest in Pioneers ground breaking CDJ range.

Numark - IDJ2
Numarks compact digital DJ platform. Allows you to DJ from an iPOD or other USB mass storage device.

Please see our store page for more details.

Happy Christmas

Qualitydj — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 12:52:00 +0000
The staff here at Qualitydj.co.uk would like to wish all our customers a very Happy Christmas and Merry New Year.

We look forwards to serving you again in 2008.

Serato Scratch Live - Price Drop

Qualitydj — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 12:47:00 +0000
Attention consumers! Qualitydj.co.uk has reduced the price of the Serato Scratch Live from £438 to £349 with immediate effect.

Coming Soon DNHS5500

Qualitydj — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 12:10:00 +0000
The complete digital DJ solution, the DNHS5500 has it all! It has a familiar layout with all the features you would expect from a high-end CD player. It also has all of the features a digital DJ could hope for.

Some of the features include:

High Torque direct drive brushless platter with 33/45 rmp pitch adjust.

Large 3.8" display to keep track of some of the advanced features.

2 decks in 1 A single switch changes between 2 fully functioning players inside the one box. An improvement from the previous alpha track system.

The player can be used as a midi controller for DJ software.

Internal bay for 2.5" laptop HD

USB 2.0 port for attaching mass storage class devices either directly or through a hub.

Internal AISO sound card

Denons DJ Manager PC Software.

Christmas Demonstration Weekends

Qualitydj — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 14:28:00 +0000
For Immediate Release
4 December 2007

Christmas Demonstration Weekends For DJs At Quality D.J

Christmas comes early for all budding and professional D.J's at the UK's leading D.J equipment suppliers, Quality D.J and SI Sound and Light. For the next 3 weekends in the run-up to Christmas, you can visit their store in Edinburgh and enjoy some light refreshments, receive a personal demonstration of all the latest software, controllers and equipment along with some fantastic manufacturers goodies to take home with you. The demo weekends will be held on Saturday and Sunday for the whole day on these weekends.

For these special December events, Quality D.J have carefully selected the choice picks of the professional disc jockey audio and video market, creating an elite selection of products. Trading from their outlet in Tollcross in the west end of Edinburgh for over 30 years, SI Sound and Light have one of the UK's largest selection of D.J products available for review. You can even take your own headphones and music to try out the equipment in the store.

SI Sound and Light definitely go the extra the extra mile when it comes to customer service, not only can you try the latest and most innovative D.J products available on the market today in store. If you still have reservations as to whether the system you are interested in will perform as you want it to at your gigs, why not hire a full system from their extensive hire stock and try it before committing to buy it.

When you visit SI Sound and Light's Christmas demonstration weekends, you can get a V.I.P guided tour of such products as, the amazing Vestax VCI-100. The VCI-100 is a highly professional D.J MIDI Controller with a JOG wheel built with sensor and control technology from their turntables. Also featured is a variable curve generator that controls the crossfader curve from the hardware with original faders. The VCI-100 is built with high quality mechanical parts and a PCB designed for accurate and stable operation.

DJs can get up and running immediately with the included TRAKTOR LE from Native Instrument Inc., and Vestax has created exclusive control assignment files that provide seamless and intuitive control of the TRAKTOR LE software. The VCI-100 is compatible with all software that allows MIDI control assignment and is plug & play with Apple and Windows computers. You can get all these features and more at SI Sound and Light for only £349.00. Making it the must have for any amateur or professional D.J this Christmas.

Problems with Blog

Qualitydj — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 12:13:00 +0000
Problems with blogger have stopped me posting for a while. These are hopefully fixed now. New site features coming very soon watch this spece !

DJM700 In Stock now

Qualitydj — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 12:08:00 +0000
The latest mixer from pioneer with effects and Midi onboard!

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QDJ TV?

Qualitydj — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 15:38:00 +0000

Behringer news! Good and Bad.

Qualitydj — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 14:33:00 +0000

The DDM4000 is not due into stock until December at the earliest and may be delayed until January!
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BEHRINGER and Infinium Partner up on Patented DJ Fader Technology

PLASA London, 9 September 2007, BEHRINGER and Infinium Technologies
have signed a deal to use Infinium’s patented contact-free fader
technology in future BEHRINGER DJ products.

Infinium and BEHRINGER have been co-developing a new 45mm
optical and contact-free fader which meets the highest demands in terms
of quality, feel and especially longevity. The new fader will be used
in a series of state-of-the-art BEHRINGER DJ mixers scheduled for
release in the first quarter of 2008.

Uli Behringer, Chairman and R&D Director commented, “We
are very excited to cooperate with Infinium, as we believe we have
found the perfect technology to match our new high-end DJ mixers. A
‘wear and tear-free’ fader is crucial for DJs and adds tremendous value
to our products.”

René Moolenaar, Business Development Director of Infinium
Technologies noted, “This partnership is another important milestone in
the company’s history, proving that our technology can stretch from
high-end to mass market applications. Infinium is delighted to work
with BEHRINGER on this prestigious project, because we are impressed
with their ability to bring high-quality products to market at
reasonable prices. We believe that BEHRINGER’s DJ products are leading
the field and we’re excited to be part of their new DJ roadmap.”

About Infinium

Infinium Technologies draws much of its expertise from its
parent company CLIFFGROUP, the respected international engineering
company. Launched in 2003, the company spent three years developing and
patenting the core technology which lead to the launch of a range of
linear faders in 2006. For more information, visit www.infinium-tech.com

New Headphones and Headphone price drops!

Qualitydj — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 14:16:00 +0000
New to qualitydj a range of Technics headphones

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now compliments the Sennheiser and Sony cans already listed on the site. In addition to these additions the new versions of Sennheisers

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are now in stock aswell as pricedrops on the Sonys!

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IDJ Finally arrived!

Qualitydj — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 09:43:00 +0000

The long awaited IDJ2 is finally in stock. A limited shipment has come in and you have probably all heard about it from every retailer in the country who now has some stock!

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IDJ2 Due in later this week

Qualitydj — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 19:24:00 +0000

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Fingers crossed this week might finally see the idj2 in store!

It holds the record as the longest awaited item on qualitydj!

When we do our own top100 it might feature for all the wrong reasons.

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SVM1000 4-Channel Audio and Video Mixer

Qualitydj — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 18:32:00 +0000

New product coming soon from Pioneer!

We will update a full product listing in the next few days.

In Brief:

Video / Audio mixer with touch screen control. Designed for use alongside the DVJ1000's!

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Scratch LIVE Version 1.7.4 Released!

Qualitydj — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 18:27:00 +0000

Scratch LIVE 1.7.4

The main focus of Scratch LIVE 1.7.4 is vastly improved sound quality.
There is a new "Hi-Fi" resampler mode that uses an advanced modeling
algorithm to produce a level of clarity not heard before in vinyl
emulation technology. The new "hi-fi" option has cleaner, crisper sound
that effects all audio playback at non-zero pitch, but really comes
into its own when scratching.

We've also addressed some of the bugs that may affect sound quality, making 1.7.4 the best sounding Scratch LIVE version ever.

1.7.4 has even more improvements to the vinyl tracking, so you can get
a little more out of those old beat up control records, and people with
multi-core computers will notice a huge increase in speed when building
overviews.

We recommend this update for all users.

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Quality DJ Price Check

Qualitydj — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 21:32:00 +0000

Quality DJ has announced a new pricematch functionality.
Phone the Edinburgh showroom with details of what price you have found and we will match it

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New Sennheiser HD25's Very sexy!

Qualitydj — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 23:42:00 +0000

Like Shure replacing the SM58 what can Sennheiser improve about the HD25?

The main selling point is the different lead options with a 1.5 and 2.0m straight cable and a 3.0m curly cable.

NB: Stop the press these come with your very own HD25 MkII Bag!

General Description
The
closed-back HD 25-1 IIs are purpose-designed, professional monitoring
headphones offering high attenuation of background noise. Capable of
handling very high sound pressure levels and of extremely robust
construction, these headphones perform exceptionally well in high-noise
environments, e.g. ENG, sound reinforcement, studio monitoring and
audio equipment testing. The capsule is rotatable for one-ear
listening. Ideal monitoring headphones for cameramen and DJs.
Features
Very lightweight and comfortable, even if used for long periods
High maximum sound pressure level
65 .nominal impedance for universal compatibility
Tough, detachable steel cable
Neodymium ferrous magnet systems and lightweight aluminium/copper voice
Delivery Includes
1 HD 25-1 II
1 Bag
Soft ear pads (1 pair)
1 adaptor to ¼” (6.3 mm) stereo jack plug

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General Description
The closed-back HD 25-1 IIs are purpose-designed, professional monitoring headphones offering high attenuation of background noise. Capable of handling very high sound pressure levels and of extremely robust construction, these headphones perform exceptionally well in high-noise environments, e.g. ENG, sound reinforcement, studio monitoring and audio equipment testing. The capsule is rotatable for one-ear listening. Ideal monitoring headphones for cameramen and DJs.
Features
	Very lightweight and comfortable, even if used for long periods
	High maximum sound pressure level
	65 .nominal impedance for universal compatibility
	Tough, detachable steel cable
	Neodymium ferrous magnet systems and lightweight aluminium/copper voice
Delivery Includes
	1 HD 25-1 II
	1 Bag
	Soft ear pads (1 pair)
	1 adaptor to ¼” (6.3 mm) stereo jack plug