THE Magazine For Mobile DJs Home Request A Free Sample Subscribe / Renew Existing Subscription Latest Issue Competition News Music Reviews Must Have DJ Chart Gallery Ed's Blog Back Issues Book Store Distributors Contribute Links Contact Feature Profile: Nightlife Entertainment Article You Are The Product! Websites are possibly one of the most efficient marketing tools we have at our disposal but they need to be correct for our target market. Review Peavey Triflex II News Numark Announce ELECTROWAVE Headphones Numark used the NAMM exhibition that took place in the USA last month to launch the latest addition to their range of DJ headphones. The new, high quality, ELECTROWAVE isolating DJ headphones are designed for comfort, style and extended use and will hit shops in the UK soon. With ELECTROWAVE headphones DJs no longer have to choose between fashion and fidelity. A remarkably robust headband and premium isolating ear cups ensure they will stay comfortably in place for hours, while their pristine pearlescent white finish and modern look make them perfect for DJs who aren’t afraid to get noticed. ELECTROWAVE headphones feature a 50mm driver in each ear cup, providing full bass that will allow DJs to feel the music as well as hear it. The accurate frequency response also allows DJs to listen for hours without suffering from 'tired ears', a common side effect of lower quality headphone designs. ELECTROWAVE headphones come complete with a detachable 1/8" cable and 1/4" adapter, along with a carrying bag. “We wanted to provide DJs with headphones that feel great, look amazing, and sound incredible”, said Chris Roman, Senior Product Manager at Numark. “With ELECTROWAVE headphones, DJs will sound great — and know it.” ELECTROWAVE headphones have an RRP of £79.99. www.numark.com Posted 2012-02-04 Other News Do you want to work for Kam? Most mobile DJs love their gear, but have you ever considered working within the equipment industry? Lamba PLC, the company behind the popular Kam sound and lighting brand, are currently recruiting for new sales staff to join their team. more... 24 Hours Of DJing! Mobile DJ of 26 years and Denon product demonstrator Gary Job is planning to undertake an impressive DJing feat: playing a non-stop continuous 24 hour set in support of Cancer Research. more... Make A Statement With LEDJ Finally ... you can now create your very own scrolling messages for your Tri LED DJ Skirt Matrix Cloth, with Prolight Concepts’ latest addition to the LEDJ range, the Text Editor. This easy to use software is perfect for creating text and messages to suit all occasions. more... Mastermix Releases Issue 308 The February instalment of Mastermix’s ‘Issue’ CD has now been released. Issue 308 features two CDs of 'exclusively for DJs only' content made up of mash-ups, remixes and megamixes. Included in this month's musical smorgasbord is a beautiful ballad mix featuring recent hits from Lana Del Ray, Birdy, Ellie Goulding and Adele that will come in very useful for Valentines and beyond! more... Kylie Minogue Marks 25 Years Of Pop Music It's been a quarter of a century since 'The Locomotion' was released in 1987! Yet Kylie Minogue, the original ‘Neighbours sweetheart’ and the only woman to look that good in gold hotpants, is still making music 25 years on, and she is ready to celebrate it! more... Over $4,000 Of Prizes To Be Won In ADJ Contest Every DJ has one … an absolutely, positively favourite song that they just love to play whenever they can. The kind of song that leaves DJs hoping that someone will request it every time they show up for a gig – and if no one does, DJs will just go ahead and play their favourite tune anyway, just because they love the way it sounds. more... Download & Share Free Midi Maps Warping Ableton is a network of experienced DJs, music producers and music professionals who love working with Ableton Live, they are extremely experienced at warping music of all genres, from generic 4/4 electronic beats, to live music of all kinds. more... Pioneer DDJ-ERGO-V To Support djay 4 The Pioneer DDJ-ERGO-V controller now benefits from native plug & play support built into Algoriddim’s djay software. This collaboration provides instant pairing of Pioneer’s high quality sound and intuitive operability to the popular and ever sophisticated djay 4 for Mac OSX Lion. more... Chauvet Announces Rotosphere LED Mirror Ball Lighting manufacturers CHAUVET have announced the release of an easy-to-use, mirror-ball simulator that is a true substitute for the traditional mirror ball and pinspot duo. more... MixVibes Releases VFX 1.3 DJ technology manufacturer MixVibes has launched version 1.3 of its VFX digital video mixing software for professional DJs and VJs. more... American Audio Launch New 2-Way Active Speakers The new DLT15A 500W Active Speaker System from American Audio packs a serious punch in a lightweight Plywood Cabinet. Designed for DJs, bands and nightclubs, this 2-way powered speaker is equipped with a built-in lightweight Class “D” high-power amplifier, providing everything you need for booming out great sound in one convenient piece of gear. more... Reloop Presents The Terminal Mix 4 Designed especially for Serato & VDJ, the Terminal Mix 4 is Reloop’s latest digital mixing controller offering. It comes 'plug and play' ready with Serato DJ Intro and Virtual DJ 4-Deck LE (Reloop edition). Traktor Pro 2 mappings are also available. more... College Students Release Charity Single Today South Devon College students are pleading for the public’s support as they release their own, self-made, performed, and produced single into the download charts today to raise funds for the Armed Forces charity Help for Heroes. The students hope that 'Heroes' Land' will make it in to the UK top 10 singles chart next Sunday. more... Numark Announces 4TRAK Numark unveiled their new '4TRAK' at the 2012 NAMM Show, which took place in Anaheim, California, over the last three days. 4TRAK is a four-deck digital DJ controller with a built-in four-channel mixer and comprehensive effects console designed specifically for the Traktor DJ software. more... Is Rock Music Dying Out? According to figures released by the Official Charts Company, pop albums outsold rock albums for the first time in seven years in 2011. Now there is no doubt that pop Princesses Rihanna and Lady Gaga have taken the world by storm and Adele’s sultry voice has infiltrated our ears all year, 2011 was definitely her time, but can the Rock 'n' Roll era actually be over? more... American DJ Customer Appreciation Contest American DJ and American Audio want to thank their friends and customers for the support they've given the company over the past year – and way, way beyond! more... Go Wireless With The Freedom Series Chauvet has announced the release of two completely wireless fixtures to liberate mobile entertainers from the hassle of tangled power leads and DMX cables. Freedom Par and Freedom Strip Mini combine RGB wash lights with eight hours of battery power, wireless DMX and infrared remote control capability for complete wireless control to save time running cables and allow greater flexibility in the positioning of fixtures. more... Pioneer Releases Limited Edition Models They’re among Pioneer’s most popular products, with their superb high-definition audio, stunning club-quality effects and sleek design, the industry-standard CDJ-2000 and DJM-900nexus offer the ultimate in style and substance. more... Equinox Introduces Foldable DJ Screen With the New Year why not bring in a new look for your mobile DJ show? The latest addition to the Prolight Concepts’ Equinox range is the Foldable DJ Screen, a simple, compact and low cost way of adding a new lease of life to your DJ roadshow. more... Martin Professional Celebrating 25th Anniversary! It's Martin Professional’s 25th Anniversary year and it’s time to celebrate! To mark the company’s quarter of a century in the entertainment lighting industry, Martin will be celebrating with a variety of special activities in 2012, including anniversary events at trade shows throughout the year. more... Never Stop TRI-ing! American DJ have announced the release of their new Mega TRIPAR Profile, a compact colour-mixing LED par can that features the exclusive “sit-flat” design of the company’s Mega Par Profile, but has been upgraded with Tri-Colour LEDs for superior RGB colour blending. The versalite fixture is ideal for uplighting, dance-floor washing and many other mobile entertainment applications. more... NADJ Wales New Year Party All DJs and their partners from across the country are invited to the DJ's New Year Party hosted by NADJ Wales. The event will take place on the 5th of February at the Holiday Inn Newport and promises to be an enjoyable opportunity to socialise with fellow DJs. more... Numark N4 Now Shipping The N4 DJ controller from Numark, which was unveiled at BPM in 2011, features 4-decks of software control plus a built-in mixer that can be used with or without a computer. The feature-packed N4 is designed for DJs who want powerful capability in a lightweight, portable package. more... DN-MC6000 Firmware Update Denon DJ has announced the release of firmware update version 1011 for the DN-MC6000 as part of their on-going effort to improve products in response to customer feedback. more... Paul McCartney To Release New Album In 2012 Paul McCartney is one of our greatest living songwriters and he will pay homage to some of the songs that inspired his greatest songwriting achievements on a forthcoming, still-untitled, album due out on the 7th of February 2012 via Hear Music/Concord Records. more... Test Your Music Knowledge With Mastermix Can you beat the bunny? Pit your wits against the mighty Jive Bunny in his brand new Chart Challenge game from Mastermix. With 100s of questions, an optional time limit and rounds of 5, 10, 20 or 30 questions, this app is a music lovers dream! Whether you're looking for inspiration for music quizzes at your gigs or just want to kill a little time testing your own musical knowledge this is the app for you. more... CRS1 Mobile DJ Show This Weekend Well that's Christmas and New Year done and dusted for yet another year, which means it is now time once again for CRS1’s ‘Mobile DJ Show’ 2012. All mobile DJs from across the UK are welcome to the event on Sunday 8th January 2012 for networking, browsing and bargain hunting! more... Prolight Concepts Announce The ACME Festival Prolight Concepts have recently announced the forthcoming launch of their new ACME Festival lighting effect. Creating a spectacular light show from its 320 RGBW LEDs, the Festival emits bright, vibrant, colourful beams of light from its five LED clusters. With wide coverage, the unit fires out dozens of red, green, blue and white beams which project over large areas of walls and floors producing razor-sharp shards of colour. more... Mastermix Releases Grandmaster Urban The latest addition to the Mastermix collection of ‘Grandmaster’ mixed CDs is ‘Urban’. Mixed by Danny Holland, Grandmaster Urban features 19 tracks seamlessly blended into a single megamix lasting just under 73 minutes and with a BPM varying between 78 and 130. more... Spring Workshops With Mark Ferrell In April 2012 American speaker and DJ trainer Mark Ferrell will be visiting the UK to deliver two workshops which will offer a unique chance to learn from one of the leading DJ coaches in the world. Mark will be running his two day ‘Marbecca Bronze Master of Ceremonies’ workshops twice as well as presenting an evening seminar session. more... Three Lasers Are Better Than One! The latest addition to the Equinox range of portable DJ laser effects is the unique Trinity. It has a distinctive hexagonal shape and multi-colour output, making it an ideal centrepiece for a mobile DJ roadshow. more... Phase One Reveal New Look Website DJ Equipment retailers Phase One have launched a brand new version of their ‘DJandDiscoStuff’ website designed to be an easy to use, but comprehensive, source for all your DJ needs. With sections including Sound, Lighting, DJ storage, DJ equipment, Consumables and much more, the site is packed with all kinds of DJ goodies. more... Latest Mastermix Issue Released The January 2012 instalment of Mastermix’s long-running ‘Issue’ double CD has been released. Issue 307 features over two and a half hours of music arranged in the usual mixture of ‘DJ Only’ remixes, mash-ups and megamixes covering everything from current chart hits to classic dance-floor fillers from past decades. more... Pioneer Headphones To Suit All Needs Christmas is just around the corner and if you still need to pick up the last few presents, why not make one of them a pair of Pioneer headphones? With plenty of choice, even for the smaller budget, Pioneer have got everything covered from portable in-ears to ‘audiophile’ closed cups and everything in between. more... When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Swapping! Savvy DJs could avoid spending any money and get rid of any unwanted equipment at the same time! Swapz is a website that launched in 2004 as an alternative marketplace to the established auction and classifieds websites and has enjoyed a huge growth in users recently. more... Pioneer Launches STEEZ Line The new Pioneer STEEZ culture brand would make an ideal gift this Christmas for any music enthusiast. No matter the genre of music, this new range offers exciting new ways to listen to music from a distinctively designed collection of portable players. more... Hercules Unveils Its Latest Headphones Drawing on 20 years of audio experience, the Hercules team have created a new line of headphones suitable for DJing at home, in the studio or performing live sets. With three models to choose from, Hercules has something to offer everyone from budding beginners to experienced experts. more... 40 Years Of Queen Book A new book '40 Years of Queen' by Harry Doherty with an introduction by Brian May and Roger Taylor has been released to commemorate the iconic band's 40th anniversary. Captivating unseen photographs and intimate memorabilia are revealed for the first time in its pages, along with untold anecdotes published to celebrate an incredible 40 years. more... CRS1 Become Authorised Main Pioneer DJ Dealers Long time Pro Mobile advertiser and well established local DJ gear retailer CRS1 have been appointed as authorised main dealers for Pioneer DJ. more... A Christmas Album With A Heart Ever wanted to get hold of ‘that song from that advert?’ John lewis have made it easier to get hold of the songs you like, compiling all the tracks played in their adverts, including their current Christmas ad, in an album titled 'Reworked'. Part of the aim is also to help a good cause, as £2 from the sale of every album, including those sold on iTunes, will go to the children's charity Save the Children. more... Chauvet Releases the Intimidator Spot LED 150 This bright, lightweight and compact LED moving yoke is packed with features and ideal to make an impact during this festive season. Perfect for mobile DJs and clubs, this fixture fits nicely on a truss, but can be easily installed almost anywhere. more... DJ Master Of Ceremonies Workshops Bogfrog have teamed up with professional Toastmaster and public speaking trainer Brian Rowe for a series of full day workshops in February 2012. more... Spread A Little White Magic With American DJ Featuring both warm white and cool white LEDs, American DJ’s new Flat Par CWWW9 and Flat Par CWWW18 LED par cans can produce variable colour temperatures from 3400°K to 7400°K, allowing you to create tons of white, ranging from a warm tungsten glow to the whitest shade of pale. more... Peavey Kit Keeps Biffy Clyro Fit For The Festivals Scottish three-piece rock band Biffy Clyro have played some major live shows in the last twelve months, supporting US rockers the Foo Fighters at Milton Keynes Bowl and opening for Metallica in Bangalore, India. more... Pioneer Launch Popular Players In Sleek New Colours Pioneer’s industry-leading CDJ multi-media player range is about to become even more desirable, with the introduction of new colour versions of the CDJ-850 and CDJ-350. The new solid black CDJ-850-K and the metallic silver CDJ-350-S match any interior, making them ideal for playing at home and out on the road. more... Dr. Dre Launches Headphone Range As a DJ you spend countless hours entertaining others and work hard to provide the best sound for clients’ special events, why not treat your own ears this Christmas! New Beats by Dr. Dre Studio headphones give dynamic range, audio clarity, deep bass and clear treble frequencies whilst looking pretty stylish too! more... Promo Service Looking For DJs To Join Mailing List Rush Release, established in 1979, is the longest running music promotion company in the UK, working with Major and Independent Record Labels and artists to promote new releases to Club/Radio DJs and busy working DJs in other areas such as Stadiums etc. more... Gemini Unveils Websites to Support New Brand Direction Gemini have announced they will initiate a new branding campaign, one that employs two distinct divisions of the Gemini brand: DJ and Pro Audio. more... A White (Red, Green, Blue, Purple...) Christmas! Ahead of the Christmas party season ADJ have launched a triple pack of lighting effects ideal for house parties as well as mobile DJs who are just starting out. Get The Party Rockin’ with American DJ’s LED Party Pak 2 which fits in perfectly with this merry time of year. more... Denon DJ Introduces The MC3000 The new MC3000 DJ controller from Denon DJ is an affordable professional MIDI controller for Native Instruments® TRAKTOR™ 2 Technology, complete with TRAKTOR™ LE 2 included, which is also fully optimised for Virtual DJ. more... Acme's Latest Addition In Shops Now The latest addition to Prolight concepts’ Acme range of LED lighting effects is now available from your local dealer, just in time to dazzle for Christmas. The new Acme Venom is powered by 6 X 3W pods of tri-coloured LEDs housed in a lightweight, robust housing. more... Gemini Hires New Director of Marketing Gemini, the well known DJ and Pro Audio equipment manufacturer, today announced the hiring of Jim Rockwell as their new Director of Marketing. Rockwell is a veteran manager with nearly 25 years experience, and he will helm the recently expanded marketing department as the company enters one of the busiest seasons in the industry. more... Christmas Comes Early For Serato Users The Pioneer DDJ-ERGO-V controller will offer native support of Serato DJ Intro software from mid-December, providing intuitive operability and high quality sound to Serato users who love to play out. more... Peavey Announce the Triflex II Portable 3-Way Audio System Peavey has released the new TriFlex® II, a three-way, two-channel portable sound system that provides 1,000 watts of power for live sound reinforcement, DJ gigs and music playback applications. The TriFlex II system is a complete sound system with a three-speaker setup—one 15" Peavey subwoofer plus two satellite speakers with 10” premium woofers and Peavey RX14™ 1.4” titanium compression drivers on patented Peavey Quadratic Throat Waveguide™ horns. more... American DJ Introduces Event Bar DMX Compact and ultra-convenient, the new Event Bar DMX from ADJ is likely to prove popular with many Mobile DJs. This all-in-one LED scanning light system features four bright white 3W LED pinspots on individual X-Y scanning arms all mounted on a single pre-wired bar. more... Queen Remix Competition for ‘Don’t Stop Me Now’! Queen and artist development community Talenthouse have hooked up to bring DJs, remixers, musicians and producers a once in a lifetime opportunity: the chance to remix one of the biggest songs of all time ‘Don’t Stop Me Now’. more... Inaugural SEDAbuzz Event A Success The very first SEDAbuzz event was held on Monday 7th November in Wrotham, Kent and offered a whole day of training across various subjects to both SEDA members and non-members. more... Dates Announced for DJ Workshops in January 2012 Pro Mobile contributor and DJ educator Derek Pengelly has announced plans to repeat his two training workshops next January. Both full-day sessions, ‘Wedding Marketing for DJs’ and ‘At the meeting – unlock the cash’ are aimed at open-minded DJs looking to further their careers and grow their businesses. more... DFB Sound & Light Warehouse Open Night DFB Sound & Light Warehouse in Nottingham are holding their annual Open Night on Monday 14th November. Everyone is welcome and confirmed brands include: ACME, ADJ, Chauvet, Denon, Equinox, Kam, Lanta, Laserworld, LEDJ, Wharfedale and more! more... Pioneer Release Portable Audiophile Quality Headphones Pioneer, known within the DJ world for their leading edge technology, have recently introduced a new headphone model aimed at consumers looking for a quality listening experience on the go. The SE-MJ591 headphones are compact and foldable as well as beautiful to look at and even more so to listen to. The aluminium material and black chrome finish with high quality sound reproduction make this a very comfortable and stunning piece of equipment. more... Ryger’s Latest Star Cloth Controller: Vision 2 The popular Ryger Vision star curtain controller has undergone a programming change to create the new Vision 2. A ‘must have’ add-on unit to the popular RGB LED Star curtains that many DJs have started to use as part of their shows recently, the new Vision 2 allows users to take control of their cloths with various control options, now including sound activation. more... American Audio Introduces the DV2 USB The new DV2 USB from American Audio is a “mixer” in more ways than one. This groundbreaking 2-channel pre-amp DJ mixer features a built-in 4x4 Sound Card and MIDI Output, allowing you to play and mix music from any DJ software, yet still keep hands-on hardware control over faders, cueing, scratching and other effects. more... DJs - Is Hearing Loss Too High A Price To Pay? Many DJs are now realising that one of the costs of their success and popularity can be noise induced hearing loss caused by frequent exposure to high levels of music for long periods of time. LimitEar®, designers of innovative hearing protection solutions for earpiece users, recently launched a major new product: AdaptEar® which enables DJs to use new technology safely to protect their hearing. more... Luminar DJs Left Out In The Cold? Luminar Entertainment, owner of the Oceana, Liquid, and Lava & Ignite nightclub chains may have to close their 75 venues as directors have been forced to place the company into administration. more... New KWM1900 Wireless Microphone Range from Kam Kam have introduced a collection of new wireless microphone products to their range, each designed for a particular application, but all utilising an ultra-compact wireless receiver. more... A New Lighting Hero: Introducing the Scantastic 4 The latest new scanner to be added to Prolight Concepts’ Equinox range is not one, but four scanners in a compact and robust housing. The Scantastic 4 scans a wide area on both its X and Y axis creating a room filling experience from a single easy to use fixture. more... American Audio Introduces VMS2 MIDI Work Station When it hit the market last year, American Audio’s VMS4 MIDI controller was hailed by many as “the ultimate DJ tool” for its total versatility in adapting to the way today’s DJs play – whether using a computer for digital DJing, a traditional analogue mixer, or some of both. Now American Audio is building on the success of this MIDI machine with the addition of a new model to the VMS Series – the VMS2. more... Pro Mobile’s BPM Prize Draw Winner is Announced! Visitors at BPM 2011, which ran from the 1st to the 3rd of October at the Birmingham NEC, dropped their business cards into the Pro Mobile draw box by the bucket load, all in hope of winning a fantastic Equinox Interceptor LED lighting effect from Prolight Concepts. more... DJkit Creates a New Addition to their Website Launched mid-august 2011, the new DJkit forum is an exciting addition to the retailer's extensive website. more... The World’s Biggest DJ Event Hosts More Than 7000 People The fifth annual BPM welcomed 7087 visitors, over 1000 more than in 2010. DJs from all across the world came to Birmingham on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd of October 2011 for informative seminars, innovative DJ sets and performances, unique networking and of course the biggest collection of DJ gear on the planet! more... Mixed In Key 5 Offers Enhanced Features, Power and Speed The latest version of harmonic-mixing DJ software 'Mixed In Key' adds multi-core support, on-screen audio player, multiple-key recognition, key detection of samples and more... more... Pioneer Introduces New Compact DJ Controller Pioneer DJ has recently announced a new addition to its DJ controller range, the DDJ-ERGO-V. This unique, design-led controller places emphasis on the DJing experience, combined with instinctive operability of the included Virtual DJ Limited Edition software from Atomix Productions. more... American DJ's Winner Will Play At BPM 2011 Mike Susca (DJ Mikey Mike) is traveling over 8,600 kilometers from Los Angeles to the BPM Show in Birmingham. It’s doubtful that many DJs will have traversed a greater distance to get to the World’s largest DJ show, it’s almost certain that none will have earned their passage to the show in such a novel way. more... Phase One DJ Store MIDI Demo Day Join the team at Phase One DJ Store in Darlington on the 27th of November for an afternoon of MIDI madness. more... The Pioneer Introduce the DJM-250 Mixer Pioneer is breaking the mould once again with the release of the DJM-250: the industry’s first sub-£500 mixer to boast two sound colour filters and a range of professional features. more... Gemini Loves Freedom: New Wireless Liberates Your Performance Gemini is now shipping the UHF-5000 Series of wireless microphone systems. This new flagship collection features four frequency-agile systems in both handheld and hands-free configurations, offering reliable, cost-effective wireless solutions that let users enjoy total freedom of mobility. more... Prolight Concepts to Launch 50 New Products Prolight Concepts will be launching over 50 new products at this year's BPM show taking place at the Birmingham NEC from the 1st to the 3rd of October 2011. more... Control your DMX Lighting from within Virtual DJ A new plugin has recently been released for the VenueMagic Show Control Software - available through UK distributors Advanced Event Designs. Created especially for users of the popular Virtual DJ playback software, the new plugin is designed to bring together a DJ's music mixing and lighting control software. more... BPM's Dance Classics Party Following the success of last year's event, BPM will once again be hosting a a Dance Classics party to close the second day of the show. Presented by Denon DJ and Chauvet, this free event will begin when the exhibition floor closes at 5pm and continue until 8pm. There’ll be free food and drink as well as anthemic dance music and live PAs from two iconic dance acts ... more... Pioneer DJM-T1 Firmware Update The Pioneer DJM-T1 firmware update is about to take DJs even deeper into mind-blowing features of the new Traktor Scratch Duo 2 and Traktor Scratch Pro 2 DJ software. The update introduces Advanced Shift, the gateway to more advanced features with 75 new controls using a second Shift layer on the mixer, almost tripling the number of MIDI controls. more... Gemini Gives You the Control … Gemini DJ is now shipping the CNTRL-2 and CNTRL-7 USB DJ consoles. Building on the success of their original digital controllers, Gemini’s new CNTRL-2 and CNTRL-7 take functionality to the next level by incorporating fully mappable MIDI. more... American DJ’s new Royal Sky The sky is guaranteed to turn blue at your next gig – and green too! - when you flick on the Royal Sky from American DJ. That’s because this mesmerizing new DMX laser fixture contains one 350mW violet blue laser diode and one 30mW green laser diode that produce an amazing “Liquid Sky” effect when projected overhead on the ceiling. more... Numark Redesigns DJ|iO USB Audio Interface DJ|iO is a compact, portable audio interface expressly designed for DJs, mobile music producers and other musicians who work with computers. more... 2011 Gemini Freestyle DJ Competition Launched On Saturday 1st October Gemini will be hosting their fantastic Freestyle DJ Competition, during BPM at the NEC, Birmingham. more... Numark Introduces MIXDECK EXPRESS The Numark MIXDECK EXPRESS is a full-featured DJ system that comes complete with Traktor LE DJ software, two CD decks, two USB flash-drive ports, and a three-channel mixer. more... CUBIX™: Two Effects In One Light CHAUVET® have recently launched a new effect light called Cubix™. Cubix™ is a centerpiece fixture that features two popular multicoloured effects that can be controlled independently — perfect mobile DJs. more... Transform your 'iDevice' into a Portable DJ Rig Numark have teamed up with algoriddim, makers of the line of djay software products for Mac and iOS devices, to launch iDJ Live, a portable DJ controller for the Apple 'i' range of devices. more... Pioneer's DDJ-S1 for Serato ITCH Gets an Upgrade - Now with Serato ITCH VERSION 2.0 Pioneer is taking its DDJ-S1 ITCH controller to the next level, upgrading the bundled software to Serato ITCH 2.0. By combining the latest version of Serato ITCH software with Pioneer operability and controllerism, the DDJ-S1 unleashes the potential in every DJ. more... Gemini’s RS-415USB: Not Just Another Loudspeaker Gemini’s new loudspeaker, the RS-415USB, combines new and improved sound quality with a built-in USB and SD media player, allowing you to select and play tracks directly from a memory card or USB storage device. more... NADJ Wales Summer BBQ The Wales Branch of the NADJ are holding their annual Summer BBQ at 7pm on Tuesday 9th August 2011 at the Lakeside Caravan Park Club House, Llangors, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7TR. more... Numark's Latest DJ Controller Whether you play parties, clubs, or events, the new Numark NDX900 DJ controller gives you the feel you like, the look a professional demands, and the bonus of built-in effects, remixing, looping, and sampling tools. Launched at last month's Summer NAMM trade show in Nashville, this looks set to become Numark's new flagship single DJ player. more... New Version of Popular ADJ Moving Head When American DJ first came out with its X-Move LED, the innovative DMX moving head was hailed as a landmark effect because it used a powerful white LED, in place of a halogen or discharge source. The fixture’s high-power LED source created stunning patterns and colours, while using much less energy, running at a cooler temperature, and lasting much longer (50,000 hours) than conventional lamps. Now ADJ is continuing its LED revolution with the all-new X-Move LED Plus R, the next-generation version of this popular moving head. more... Pioneer Introduce DDJ-T1 Edition 2 Software Pioneer's DDJ-T1 controller for users of Traktor DJ software has got even better. Hot on the heels of Native Instruments’ release of Traktor 2, Pioneer have updated the DDJ-T1 software to Traktor Pioneer DDJ-T1 Edition 2. more... New Website Launched for Professional DJs The DJ Community is a new website aimed directly at the professional mobile DJ industry. Unlike other forums and member’s sites, this new community requires that applicants must match or exceed very specific membership criteria and must also pay an annual fee. In return they will be able to access premium content not found on other websites and converse freely with other professionals in their chosen field. more... New Gemini GTX Loudspeakers Gemini DJ have recently announced the launch of their new GTX series of passive loudspeakers. With over three decades of speaker production under their belts, Gemini’s aim with the GTX loudspeakers is to offer outstanding dispersion and accurate audio reproduction at an accessible price. more... Equinox Introduce LED Powered Strobe The Lightning Cracker from Equinox is leading the way to replacing ozone burning strobe lamps forever. Featuring brand new cutting-edge LED technology, the Lightning Cracker incorporates over 10 Watts of linear LED strips that allow the unit to kick out astonishing brightness but only draw a minimal amount of power. more... A New Obsession Chauvet have recently introduced a new effect to their range of DJ lighting products. The Obsession™ LED is a compact, lightweight fixture that projects richly-saturated gobos in an energetic LED moonflower effect, which continuously rotates and dances to the beat of the music. more... Richard Lee Awarded Honorary NADJ Membership The National Association of DJs has awarded an Honorary Membership to Richard Lee, Label Manager for Mastermix. The Committee decided that the support and assistance of the Mastermix team towards the association warranted a gesture to thank them for being such pro-active supporters. more... Disco World Open Evening On Tuesday 5th July 2011, from 3pm until 8pm, Disco World are holding a special open evening to celebrate the launch of their new 4,000 sq. ft. store along with a new 100 page catalogue. The event will include free food and drink along with some amazing ‘on the night’ offers on a range of sound and lighting equipment. more... American DJ Introduces Micro Wash RGBW Now it’s possible to splash a brilliant wash of colours in even the tiniest nooks and crannies, allowing you to light up your performance or event in places where space is at a premium. American DJ has unveiled the Micro Wash RGBW, a mini par can with a big attitude that’s powered by seven bright 1-watt LEDs (2 red, 2 green, 2 blue, and 1 white). more... Denon Summer Software Offer Denon DJ Europe is giving away copies of MixVibes® Cross LE software with its DN-SC2000 hardware controller this summer. The offer allows DN-SC2000 purchasers to download and activate the MixVibes software with a unique serial number included in the box. more... Prolyte Group's LiteConsole Rocks Ibiza Ibiza Rocks is a summer-long festival of live music that has run annually since 2005. And this year Prolyte Group was commissioned to supply a branded version of its performance platform, LiteConsole, to create a striking visual impact as part of selected live shows and DJ sets. more... Amp DJ Local Meet-up Designed to provide an informal yet informative evening for DJs to learn, socialise & network, AMPdj (the Alliance of Mobile & Party DJs) have arranged a Local DJ Meet-up, taking place in Bournemouth on Monday 11th July. It is open to all mobile DJs from the professional to those practising and there is no requirement to join AMPdj. Come along to meet old & new friends, chat to service suppliers and manufacturers, see new products and sell your old ones. more... NADJ Branch Membership Referral Scheme After a very successful year, the NADJ are considering ways that they can continue to grow their membership. One of the more innovative ways they have come up with is a ‘Branch Membership Referral Scheme’. This entails giving £5 to branches that sign up a new member of the Association. more... Gemini Enters the Portable PA Market with MS-USB GCI Technologies is now shipping the MS-USB, an all-inclusive portable sound system with a USB memory port and SD card slot, allowing direct playback of media files from thumb drives and memory cards. For added convenience, a stereo RCA input also lets you connect a CD player or iPod. Ideal for speeches, assemblies, tradeshows, parties, outdoor events and even mobile music applications, the MS-USB offers a great sounding, supremely portable PA solution. more... US DJs – Win a Trip to the UK This is one for our readers in America. Our friends at American DJ, along with DJ Tutor Brian S. Redd, are offering a lucky US DJ the chance to come and join us at the BPM DJ show here in the UK this October. more... DAC Pro-Media Forms Exclusive Deal With MONO Cases DAC Pro-Media has been appointed sole UK and Eire distributor of the EFX DJ and Civilian lines for American based MONO Cases. Part of the MONO brand set up in 1996 by Daniel Kushner, these ranges were snatched up by DAC’s Damon Crisp, who jumped at the chance to acquire the EFX series, including a “really funky and superbly made DJ Controller bag range allowing the user to carry his laptop and DJ Controller in style to his gigs.” more... You’re Invited To Special Birthday Party This Sunday (12th June) Mastermix are hosting a very special open day at their HQ in Rotherham to celebrate 25 years of Mastermix, as well as the release of Issue 300. Taking place between 1 and 6pm, the event is free to attend and open to everyone. There will be a CD sale going on throughout the day, a catering wagon in the car park, and no party would be complete without a birthday cake!! more... Chauvet Names New Global Sales Director Chauvet, a leading manufacturer of DJ lighting equipment, have recently appointed Stéphane Gressier as their new global sales director. Gressier brings 17 years of international sales, marketing and management experience with him to Chauvet. Originally from France, he moved to the United States in 1987 and studied international business. more... Impressive New Flame Effect from Le Maitre Le Maitre Ltd have introduced a spectacular new effects machine to their range: The CometFlame which produces incredible flames up to 6 metres high and is designed for both outdoor and indoor use. more... SEDA Announce Joint Cover Insurance Policy SEDA (South Eastern Discotheque Association) have introduced a new Joint Cover Insurance package for their membership. In what has been a long, but necessary, consultative process SEDA have come up with a new industry standard level of Insurance cover for SEDA Members. The Policy includes £10 Million Public Liability, £10 Million Products Liability (Dry Hire) and £10 Million Employer’s Liability cover. more... Gemini Announces Availability of FirstMix USB DJ Controller Gemini, a division of GCI Technologies and a leading innovator of modern DJ technology, have announced the availability of their highly anticipated FirstMix – a USB DJ Controller for aspiring DJs. Now available at major retail locations across the country, this introductory controller packages professional functionality into an easy to use setup. more... BPM 2011 – Tickets On Sale Tickets for BPM 2011; the World's largest event for DJs are now on sale. Following a tremendously successful show in 2010, which attracted just over 6000 visitors, BPM 2011 will return to the Birmingham NEC later this year from Saturday 1st to Monday 3rd October. more... 3X More Power for New ADJ Nucleus Pro LED Centrepiece American DJ’s original Nucleus LED caused a “nuclear” reaction among DJs, because although this hexagonal-shaped unit looked like a classic club centrepiece effect, it actually used cutting-edge Tri-Colour LEDs as a lamp source in each of its six scanning tentacles. By replacing the traditional halogen lamp with solid-state LED technology, ADJ brought DJs the best of both worlds: the “old-school” appearance and scanning action of a traditional centrepiece; and the RGB colour-mixing ability, long life, cool running temperature, and energy efficiency of LEDs. more... Disco World’s Gone Out Of This World! Disco World, one of the UK’s best-known lighting/DJ equipment dealers, has opened a new 4,000 sq. ft. store in Hartlepool, which owner Darren Lowery bills as the “ultimate showroom.” Located less than a mile from the retailer’s previous site in this north-east England town, Disco World’s new store is twice as large as its predecessor and offers improved customer amenities, such as a showroom that is all on one floor and plenty of free parking. more... Pro Mobile is Hiring! We are currently looking for a Graphic Designer to join our Sheffield based team. The successful candidate will carry out the design work for each issue of Pro Mobile as well as working on regular flyers, promotions, and website updates. more... Transform Any Venue with Low-Lying Fog The Zero G Froster from Fogtec is an affordable low-lying smoke machine that produces a ground hugging fog that stays close to the floor, very similar to a dry ice effect but without the health hazards caused by dry ice. It is perfect for theatrical productions, nightclubs and DJs looking for a different eye catching stage effect. It is also ideal for Wedding DJs looking for a new ‘up-sell’ to add atmosphere to first dances. more... NADJ Introduce Employer's Liability Insurance The past year has been an incredibly successful period for the NADJ. Not only has the Association established three new branches (Yorkshire, North East & Cumbria and South West), but they have also seen membership jump up by an unprecedented level. The list of member benefits is also growing on a monthly basis and the association is pleased to announce that Employer’s Liability Insurance is now included for all Full Members. more... American DJ Europe Reinforces UK Sales Team To meet market demands and to improve customer service, American DJ Europe has strengthened its sales team in the UK. On the 1st of May 2011 Curtis Lewis joined the American DJ UK team as the Area Sales Manager responsible for the Southern Region. more... A Barrage of Colour The latest addition to the ACME range of DJ lighting is the Barrage. This impressive effect features twin barrel mirrors that produce multi-coloured, tunnel-shaped, beams. Utilising 2 x Red, Green, Blue and White LEDs, the beams generate a stunning, rich, rainbow-like effect that provides extremely wide coverage sweeping across an entire room or dance-floor. more... Denon DJ’s DN-HP500 Headphones Now Available in White Denon DJ has introduced its popular DN-HP500 DJ monitor headphones in a new white and silver colour scheme, designated the DN-HP-500S. Introduced last year, the DN-HP500 offers a high performance pair of DJ headphones at an entry level price point. more... New Martin Splitters Boost DMX Signal and Protect Devices Martin Professional has introduced two new economical DMX splitters for proper data transmission and protection of DMX controllers and devices. The DMX 5.3 Splitter™ and RDM 5.5 Splitter™ are useful in maintaining proper data over long runs or several runs of DMX signal with the RDM 5.5 Splitter also capable of handling RDM data. more... Pro DJ UK: Full Seminar Listings & Times This Sunday (8th of May) AMPdj, NADJ & SEDA are hosting their ‘Pro DJ UK’ event featuring a whole host of educational sessions for mobile DJs looking to improve their business, their service and/or their performances. Taking place at The Olde Barn Hotel & Conference Centre in Marston near Grantham, from 10am to 5pm, this will be a great opportunity for learning and also networking with other DJs. more... Hercules Launch DJ 4Set The latest edition to the Hercules range of hardware mixing controllers for DJ software is the ‘DJ 4Set’. Combining the functions and feel of a pro controller with the simplicity required by beginners, this new piece of kit is a cost effective introduction to the world of digital DJing. more... American DJ’s Mini-O-Clamp Expands Truss Space Now there’s a handy little gadget that can add a new dimension to your lighting design, while giving you extra space to hang more fixtures on your truss rig. American DJ has introduced the Mini-O-Clamp, a 360° wraparound tube clamp that easily attaches to ¾ inch / 20 mm truss. Designed to fit on horizontal and diagonal truss braces, the Mini-O-Clamp can hold lighting fixtures up to 9kg safely and securely. Quick and easy to install, it allows you to utilise this previously unused “brace space” to hang additional fixtures and expand your light show – without having to spend money on more trussing and components. more... DJ Car Boot Sale: Sunday 22nd May Clive Hodghton from CRS1 is hosting another DJ Car Boot sale at Lacey Green Millennium Hall in Buckinghamshire. Sunday 22nd May is the date for your diary and the event will take place from 11am to 3pm. Entry is free for buyers, while selling pitches are available from just £20. more... Introducing the Pioneer DJM-T1 Hot on the heels of the release of Traktor Scratch Duo 2, Pioneer introduces the DJM-T1 - the first Traktor certified mixer designed specifically to natively control all of the software's advanced new features. The Pioneer DJM-T1 is the complete solution: a hybrid mixer, a controller and audio interface in one unit. Also included in the box is a copy of Traktor Scratch Duo 2 software, along with the control CD and vinyl needed for DVS scratch control. All that's left is to connect your computer and CDJs or turntables to the mixer and the software does the rest. more... New Generation of TRAKTOR DJ Software Native Instruments have launched the second generation of their popular TRAKTOR DJ software. The new TRAKTOR 2 range is designed to establish the next level of versatility and ease-of-use for digital DJs. A number of versions of TRAKTOR 2 are now available in stores worldwide: TRAKTOR PRO 2 software, the TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO 2 digital vinyl system as well as two-deck DUO versions. more... American DJ Unveils Vizi Spot LED Pro and Vizi Scan LED Pro ADJ have added two new flagship fixtures to their lighting effects range. The company have introduced their two most advanced, powerful and feature-rich DMX-compatible LED fixtures to date: the Vizi Spot LED Pro and Vizi Scan LED Pro, a moving head and scanner respectively. more... New SEDA Committee At their recent ShowNight and AGM members of the South Eastern Discotheque Association (SEDA) voted in their new Committee for the coming year and also celebrated a record attendance of 72 members at any single ShowNight in SEDA’s history. more... Free Invite to the Gadget Show Live 2011 for Pro DJs DJ Kit are delighted to invite Pro Mobile readers to the first ever Gadget Show Live Professional. Taking place on Tuesday 12th April 2011 at the NEC, Birmingham, a day ahead of the five-day consumer event, it is a must-attend event for anyone with a professional interest in music technology and consumer electronics. more... Kam KAP1200 USB The latest addition to the Kam range of DJ mixers is the KAP1200 USB – a 19 inch rack mount five channel mixer that includes USB & SD playback with pitch control. Designed and built with mobile DJs - as well as karaoke hosts - in mind, it is feature packed and offers a whole host of input and output connections. more... Allen & Heath Launches XONE In-Ear Headphones Allen & Heath has unveiled the latest offering from its range of Xone headphones, the XD-20 in-ear monitors. Complementing Xone XD-53 and XD-40 professional DJ headphones, the XD-20s provide a set of quality, lightweight headphones designed for track browsing and replay. more... Equinox Domin8R Prolight Concepts’ latest product takes the ‘lightshow in one box’ idea to a new level. The Equinox Domin8R features a whopping 8 mirrors and 120 Ultra Bright 5mm LEDs (40 Red, 40 Green and 40 Blue). This innovative effect will shoot penetrating, coloured, beams of light over long distances and is great for producing aerial effects over crowds. more... Promo Only Announces ‘Intro Edits’ Following on from the launch of their groundbreaking new Chart Video Express music video download service at the end of last year, Promo Only have made another big announcement. Beat intros and outros are to be included at the start and end of selected up-tempo pop and dance music videos that appear on their download site and DVD compilations. more... Mackie Announces Thump TH-12A Loudspeakers Mackie has introduced an ultra-compact new addition to its bestselling Thump Series portable, powered loudspeakers - the Thump TH-12A. Delivering the perfect balance of power, portability and price, the new 400-watt, 2-way 12˝ Thump Series loudspeaker is designed for any application that demands high-output and professional sound without breaking the budget. more... ADJ Introduce ‘Mobile-Friendly’ Flat LED Par Can American DJ have recently launched the latest addition to their range of LED Par Cans. The TR17 has a compact design and is powered by an arrangement of seven extremely bright 3-watt TRI (red, green and blue) LEDs. The Flat Par TRI7’s slim case design makes it ideal for tighter spaces, smaller productions, and entertainers on the go. It’s also the perfect size to insert into truss for coloured uplighting. more... Kam Introduce New Star Cluster Micro laser Kam have expanded their range of laser effects with the introduction of the Star Cluster Micro, a stunning, new and discreet star cluster laser. Designed and built for bars, pubs, performers, musicians and DJs, the new cluster laser is incredibly portable (measuring 105mm x 85mm x 45mm and weighing just 0.6Kg), but generates an impressive effect from its 50m green and 100mW red laser diodes. more... Deckstand Booth Pro V2 Released The next generation of the Deckstand Booth Pro is to be released this month, two years after its initial launch by Advanced Event Designs. The DSB Pro V2 offers the same size and features as the original DSB Pro, combining the functionality of a Deckstand with the presentation style of a booth, but now folds even smaller for transport. more... New LED Effect From Chauvet Chauvet, a leading manufacturer of LED lighting, has announced the arrival of a new lighting effect ideal for Mobile DJs. The ‘Sweeper LED’ has six 3W pods of tri-coloured LEDs contained in a single casing which sweep fat, crisp, round beams of colour across the floor. Each pod can be individually controlled for amazing colour chases, sequences and effect combinations. more... Void Acoustics Launch Three New Product Ranges This year’s Frankfurt Prolight + Sound show will see the launch of three new innovative product ranges for loudspeaker manufacturer Void, these being indigo, Node and V2 digital processors. more... American DJ Debuts High-Output DJ Spot LED American DJ have unleashed one of their most powerful and exciting DJ/club LED effects to date. The new DJ Spot LED is a compact intelligent moving head, powered by a massive 25-watt Surface Mount Diode (SMD) LED source that ADJ promise will be available at a very affordable price. more... Venue Magic Launches in the UK VenueMagic Show Control Software lets you create spectacular DMX light shows with precisely synchronized video, audio and DMX lighting using a powerful, easy to understand timeline-based editor. more... Pro DJ UK - raise your DJ business to the next level Three of the UK organisations dedicated to the mobile DJ industry, The National Association of DJs (NADJ), Alliance of Mobile & Party DJs (AMPdj) and The South Eastern Discotheque Association (SEDA), have joined forces to present an exciting day of seminars and workshops called Pro DJ UK. more... Chauvet Launch New LED Effect Lighting manufacturer Chauvet have announced another addition to their growing range of LED effects suitable for Mobile DJs. The ‘6SPOT’ has six low-profile spot lights, pre-mounted to a T-bar that is just 902 millimeters long, allowing the fixture to fit almost anywhere. These six heads are individually controllable and positionable and each contains a 3W, tri-colour LED to create seven popular colours. more... Pioneer Launch DJM-900nexus Mixer After five years at the top, it's time for an update to Pioneer’s industry standard DJM-800 mixer. Enter the DJM-900nexus - the next level in creativity for the pro DJ. Headline features include ultimate computer connectivity, up-to-date effects, high performance features and excellent sound quality. The new mixer boasts state-of-the-art features, but retains the familiar layout of the DJM-800. more... American DJ's Spherion TRI LED Brings Mirrorball-Type Effect Into 21st Century With its globe-like shape, spinning motion and 100+ sharp beams of light, American DJ's Spherion TRI LED looks like your typical '70s disco effect. But don't let its retro looks fool you, the Spherion TRI LED is anything but your mother's mirrorball! This exciting new rotating centrepiece effect is strictly 21st century, utilising cutting-edge TRI LEDs, for a richness of colour, low heat emission, energy-efficiency and environmentally-friendliness that was unheard of back in the days of Saturday Night Fever. more... Gemini Launch New Tabletop Player Gemini used the NAMM trade show that took place in California earlier this month to launch their new flagship tabletop media player. The CDJ-700 gives DJs the ability to access, search and perform their music in several formats (WAV, AIFF, MP3, or AAC) from a CD, USB memory device, or SD card with powerful playback controls. more... Introducing the Numark iM9 Mixer Numark used the US NAMM music industry trade show, which ended today, to introduce the latest edition to their mixer range, the iM9. A professional-grade DJ mixer with integrated effects and a dock for iPod, the iM9 is a feature packed unit that is sure to find its way into many mobile DJs’ rigs. more... CRS1 Mobile DJ Show This Weekend It’s the start of a new year, which means it’s time once again for CRS1’s ‘Mobile DJ Show’ in Lacey Green, Buckinghamshire. All mobile DJs are welcome to join Clive Houghton from CRS1 on Sunday the 9th of January for this free event, which features demonstrations of the latest gear from a variety of manufacturers as well as free food, free parking, and even a free bar! more... Pioneer Announce White CDJ-350 & DJM-350 Pioneer's popular CDJ-350 player and DJM-350 mixer are about to become even more desirable, with stylish pearl white models set for release at the end of January 2011. With a contemporary pearl white body and gloss finish, complimented by a red, white and blue LED display, the CDJ-350-W and DJM-350-W offer mobile DJs the perfect party set-up with a difference. more... Wedding Marketing for DJs 2011 Following on from the successful first workshops in November, Derek Pengelly has announced more dates and locations for early 2011. Due to other commitments in 2011 it is unlikely that any other workshops will be added. Derek also suggests that it is beneficial to travel to a workshop outside of your locality in order to gain an insight into how the DJ marketplace operates in other parts of the country. more... American DJ Cuts the Cable With Wireless Uplighting Now you can run your lights ... and run around anywhere you want, on (or off) the stage or the dance-floor. American DJ has introduced two remote control LED colour par cans, PRO38B LED RC and PRO64B LED RC, and two remote control LED colour bars, Mega Bar 50RGB RC and Mega Bar LED RC, which can be operated wirelessly from distances of up to 15’/4m (direct line of sight). more... Promo Only Launch Music Video Download Service Promo Only have launched a weekly music video download service to fulfill the need for video DJs who wish to receive new and pre-release music sooner. This is a subscription service whereby customers can download the latest music videos as high quality MPEG-4 format files. more... New Chairman for NADJ The NADJ Chairman, Mark Porley, has stepped down from his role in order to devote more time to his family. In the interim leading up to the next NADJ AGM in April 2011 it has been deemed necessary to install an Acting Chairman and Mark has asked Paul Arnett (the current Branch Development Officer) to step into this role. more... Denon DJ Firmware Update Denon DJ has made free firmware updates available for its DN-S3700 and DN-S1200 digital media turntables that upgrade performance with a Hybrid MIDI mode. The updates – DN-S3700 v.2020 and DN-S1200 v.3020 – are available to download from the relevant product pages of the Denon DJ website. more... HDJ-500 Headphones from Pioneer Pioneer continues to make life better for the up and coming DJ with the release of their new entry-level headphones, the HDJ-500. The latest member of their ever-evolving series is the epitome of style and sleek design and for the first time is available in three distinct colours: red, black or white. Designed to be as usable for DJing as they are at home or on the go, the HDJ-500s are set to invigorate the headphone market. more... PPL Reveal the Most Played Christmas Songs of the Decade Music licensing company, PPL, has revealed the most played Christmas songs of the past decade. The list has been compiled based on tracks played in shops, radio airplay, television, international performance and live music to establish the most popular festive-themed singles. Mariah Carey’s 'All I Want For Christmas Is You', released in 1994 has taken the top spot with 'Last Christmas' by Wham at number two. more... djay for iPad Launched Today algoriddim, the German based software company behind the popular Mac based DJ software ‘djay’, have today (2nd December 2010) announced the release of their djay for iPad product, the world’s first full-fledged DJ app on the iPad. more... Mobile Beat Las Vegas DJ Conference Seminar Line-up Fed up with the cold and snow of English Winter already? Why not plan a ‘working holiday’ to the Mobile Beat DJ Show in Las Vegas next February? Taking place at the Riviera Hotel on the famous ‘Las Vegas Strip’ from the 1st to the 3rd, the Mobile Beat show is a great opportunity to learn and also network with fellow DJs from the other side of the Atlantic. more... ADJ Follows Up Popular Jellyfish With New Jellydome How does a company follow up on something as wildly popular as the revolutionary Jellyfish 2-in-1 beam effect? Easy – by offering a second helping of jelly! more... Denon DJ Launches iPhone App Denon DJ Europe has launched an iPhone app, available now to download free of charge from the iTunes App Store. more... Lamba plc Take on New Brands Lamba plc, one of UK’s leading manufacturers and distributors of DJ audio and lighting products are expanding the distribution arm of their business. more... Gemini ‘CTRL’ Surfaces Put DJs In Control Gemini DJ, a division of GCI Technologies, has recently announced the launch of two new DJ Control Surfaces for PC. The long-awaited Gemini CTRL USB DJ controllers were unveiled in the US over the summer and are powerful tools for use with a PC and DJ software. more... New Workshop for Wedding DJs The first round of dates have just been released for a series of one day workshops designed to assist mobile disc jockeys who wish to specialise as wedding professionals. These workshops are designed to offer valuable insights into what motivates brides & grooms when booking wedding entertainment. Emotional sales techniques and understanding the importance of the DJ’s contribution to the success of the event while creating fun, unique and memorable moments will be the foundation of this opportunity. more... Hercules Announce the DJ Console 4-Mx for Pro DJs Hercules have announced the newest version of their DJ Console line, the DJ Console 4-Mx. Aimed squarely at professional DJs, the new device is an innovative and precise controller featuring large jog wheels and a built-in audio interface tailored for DJing, easy connection with existing analogue gear, and intuitive control over 2 and 4 virtual decks. more... ADJ Revo Burst Takes Light Shows To New Places With Seven Clusters Of LEDs The Revo Burst, an intense new LED Moonflower from American DJ, doesn’t just fill rooms and dance floors with light, it saturates them with colour. Boasting a 46-degree beam angle and 294 LEDs arranged in 7 equal clusters that strobe and turn on/off in synchronization, the new effect creates a firework-like display of light. more... Electronic trio win Mercury prize Indie trio The xx have landed the Mercury Prize for their debut album xx. more... Introducing DenonDJtv Denon DJ Europe has launched DenonDJtv, its all-new official Denon DJ YouTube channel. The online resource provides an up to the minute multimedia hub for users of Denon DJ equipment and the DJ community at large. more... KLS Open Day For all the Family To celebrate the opening of their new showroom, and also 20 years in business, Pro Mobile distributors KLS Entertainment are inviting DJs young and old to their opening extravaganza on Sunday 5th September 2010. Taking place at their premises in Falkirk, Scotland, the event will run from 12 Noon until around 6pm and promises to be a great day out for DJs and their families. more... Peavey Updates Popular PR Series Loudspeakers Peavey has updated the best-selling PR Series powered loudspeakers with their new class D amplifier topology for even lighter weight on the new PR 15D and PR 12D models. Both of the updated units are capable of up to 120 dB peak SPL and feature Peavey’s exclusive DDT™ speaker protection, which virtually eliminates audible power amplifier clipping. A built-in, heavy-duty crossover increases reliability at high power levels. more... Moonflower Mania! American DJ’s Hyper Gem LED Hypes up the Dance-Floor It’s been called a “moonflower on steroids”, and with 256 red, green, blue and white LEDs shooting out beams through 4 lenses, American DJ’s new Hyper Gem LED is definitely a “performance-enhanced” special effect. A 4-way DMX-controllable portable moonflower, the Hyper Gem LED will quickly hype up the excitement level at any event, with a wide sweep of unique LED patterns that gyrate and groove to the beat of the music. more... 2010 Barclaycard Mercury Prize Nominees Announced The Barclaycard Mercury Prize 2010 Albums of the Year shortlist has been announced. The awards, which celebrate musical creativity and originality, reward the winner with a prize of £20,000. more... Introducing the New Pioneer CDJ-850 Pioneer have recently announced a forth product that will join their new range of next generation DJ players. Following the launch in 2009 of the new flagship CDJ-2000 player, along with its smaller brother the CDJ-900, the CDJ-350 was unveiled earlier this year offering the most affordable rekordbox™ compatible deck for beginners, however this left a gap for semi-pro DJs. The introduction of the brand new CDJ-850 fills this gap and completes the new range. more... Jail for Father and Son who Defrauded Music Industry of More Than £500,000 At Newcastle Crown Court earlier this month, two men were collectively sentenced to more than four years in jail for the illegal supply, distribution and installation of unlicensed digital jukeboxes to pubs and clubs across the North East of England. more... 4 Things I Love About DJing! American Audio are offering the chance for a lucky DJ to win a brand new VMS4 among other prizes in their latest online competition. For the American Audio VMS4 “4 Things I Love About DJing!” Contest participants are invited to submit a video entry telling American DJ what they love about being a DJ. more... Introducing the Kam Digi Mini Kam have recently unveiled their first foray into the software controller market: the Digi Mini. A stylish and compact unit, the Digi Mini can be used to mix and scratch both audio and video files utilising a host of transitions and effects. The controller features built-in audio for headphone monitoring and comes bundled with Virtual DJ LE software. more... Sell Your Old Gear With DJcarboot.com Most mobile DJs love gear and are always investing in the latest sound technology and impressive effects, which means that at some point they need to sell off older items. Equipment retailers, and long standing Pro Mobile advertisers, CRS1 have recently set up a new website dedicated to helping DJs sell their unwanted gear. more... MixMash launches fortnightly service QuickMash Satisfying a market that is increasingly hungry for music that you can see, and beat-driven video that you can dance to, is no easy thing. But premier European music video/DVD compilation supplier, MixMash, has come up with another groundbreaking new service that helps fulfil this market even more – QuickMash. more... Denon DJ Extends Warranty on All Products D&M Professional Europe has announced an extended two year warranty in the UK on all Denon DJ products purchased from authorised dealers and distributors. The initiative, effective from 1 April 2010, brings the UK into line with France and Germany in offering an extended warranty. more... CPC Open Their Doors For SFX Live! For the second year running CPC are to throw open their doors and invite customers new and old to visit their SFX Live! Show on the 25th July 2010. With last year’s event attracting over 300 visitors, the show was hailed as a great success and leaves the CPC team a hard task of delivering a larger event this year. more... Music Downloads To Overtake Physical Sales Digital music sales in the UK have been projected to overtake physical revenues for the first time in 2011, while total recorded music spend will reach £1.75bn by 2014 - up 4.4% from 2009. This is the claim in PriceWaterhouse Coopers’ (PwC) latest market forecasts for the entertainment and media sectors - the ‘Global Entertainment & Media Outlook 2010-2014’. more... Win An American Audio VMS4 Pro Mobile advertisers Phase One DJ Store are running a free to enter competition celebrating the world cup. As England’s first cup game is against the USA, they’re giving away a product from American Audio – one of their brand new and highly anticipated VMS4 digital mixer / software controllers. more... DJ Meet Ups Taking Place Across the UK Next Week Designed to provide an informal yet informative evening for DJs to learn, socialise & network, AMPdj (the Alliance of Mobile & Party DJs) have co-ordinated a series of four events taking place at various local venues from Monday 7th to Thursday 10th of June. These are open to all mobile DJs from the professional to those practising and there is no requirement to join AMPdj. Come along to meet old & new friends, chat to service suppliers and manufacturers, see new products and sell your old ones. more... BPM 2010 Tickets On Sale Now – Discount for Pro Mobile Readers Tickets for BPM 2010, Europe's largest event dedicated to DJing, are now on sale. Following a tremendously successful show in 2009, which attracted close to 4000 visitors, BPM 2010 will return to the Birmingham NEC later this year from Saturday 2nd to Monday 4th October - an extra day due to last year's popularity. more... Pop Is The Most Popular Genre Best sellers by Lady Gaga, Paolo Nutini, Lily Allen and Robbie Williams confirmed the resurgence of pop in 2009 as new figures show that the genre has claimed its biggest share of album sales since 2003 – 29.0%, up from 25.3% in 2008. Pop’s strong showing comes despite Rock’s domination of the album release schedule – 40.2% of all new releases in 2009 were Rock, followed by 13.7% for Pop, 10.1% for Dance and 8.6% for Urban. more... Double Up! With ADJ’s Comscan LED System The new Comscan LED System from American DJ puts the power of a complete light show of scanning colours and gobos right in the hands of DJs and mobile entertainers – literally. The light-weight, compact and easy-to-use LED lighting system contains everything DJs need to create a roomful of high-energy visual effects in one compact package: two Comscan LED DMX scanners, one universal UC3 handheld remote controller, and the required DMX cable for linking the units together. more... Pick Up Your Weekly 6 Pack Courtesy of CD Pool Europe’s leading promo service for DJs and the music industry, CD Pool, have launched the UK’s first ever digital subscription service for DJs. The promotional tool, called ‘Sixpack’, aims to help DJs stay up to date with the latest single releases by providing them with six of the best new tracks released each week. more... 4PLAY Makes Effect Lighting Easy The new Chauvet 4PLAY provides a ready-to-go light bar for the DJ on the go. The bar is fitted with four LED moonflowers each containing fifty-seven red, green, blue and white diodes to produce razor-sharp & simulated rotating beams. more... Music Factory Spring Sale The Music Factory Entertainment Group, home of DJ music service Mastermix, are holding a clearance sale this weekend (Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th of May 2010) at their head office in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. This unique event will be open to the public and will be a unique, one off, opportunity to pick up some bargains. more... Denon Celebrates 100 Years of Passion for Audio Denon, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high quality DJ, professional audio, and home entertainment products, is celebrating an impressive anniversary this year. 2010 marks the 100th year of Denon history - 100 years filled with ‘firsts’. Throughout that time, Denon has innovated and brought passion, artistry and the best technologies to professional and consumer customers around the world. more... UK Music Industry Reports First Sales Increase In Six Years Music sales are up for the first time in six years according to the British Phonographic Institute (BPI). A strong end to 2009 and increased income from digital downloads offset the reducing sales of physical formats as the UK recorded music market reported a 1.4% annual increase in total income for 2009 of £928.8m, BPI’s annual survey of industry income revealed this week. more... New LED Panel Fixture from ADJ The latest addition to the ADJ range of portable lighting effects is a multi-use high-output indoor LED colour-changing panel. The Profile Panel RGB casts smooth colour washes to create the perfect mood at any venue and for any type of event. Then, when the evening heats up, this “two-effects-in-one” panel can transform into a disco light, stepping up its colour changing pace, strobing in every color, and chasing to the music via exciting built-in programs. more... Digital Economy Bill approved by Parliament The Digital Economy Bill, which includes some changes to the UK’s anti-piracy laws has now been approved by Parliament. Some of the measures in the Act will come into effect immediately with others coming into effect in two months’ time. more... Numark Launch PHX USB DJ Headphones The latest professional DJ headphones from Numark, called PHX USB, feature dual cables for both analog and USB connections. The standard analog cable enables DJs to use the PHX USB headphones with mixers, CD players and other analog gear. They can also use the included USB cable and cue directly from their computer with no need for an audio interface or dedicated sound card. more... Peavey Introduce New Hi-tech Low-weight Amplifier Range Peavey Electronics, a renowned innovator in power-amplifier design for more than 30 years, have recently unveiled their new IPR™ Series of ultra-lightweight and efficient power amplifiers. Boasting a net weight under 3.5Kgs on its lightest model, the groundbreaking Peavey IPR Series utilises an advanced design that allows Peavey engineers to dramatically reduce weight while increasing output power, reliability and thermal efficiency. IPR Series amplifiers are designed with a resonant switch-mode power supply and a high-speed class D topology that yields the highest audio resolution and efficiency available. more... Campaign to top the Easter Chart with Christian Rock An online campaign to have a Christian number one at Easter has gained over 60,000 followers on social networking site Facebook. Nottingham minister and entrepreneur Alistair Kent is co-ordinating a campaign to get the single ‘History Maker’ by Christian rockers Delirious? to the top of the UK charts this Sunday. The track has already made it to number six in the midweek sales chart, which gives an indication of likely positions when the Top 40 is announced on Sunday. more... Xpress Yourself with ADJ's New Xpress LED Moonflower Effect DJs have the perfect way to "express themselves" thanks to American DJ's new Xpress LED. A high-energy moonflower light powered by a brilliant 10W white LED light source, the Xpress LED is loaded with 15 gobo/colour combinations, bringing the classic gobo-flower effect up to date with the latest technology. more... The music world has come together to launch the Music Matters campaign A collective of people in the music industry, including artists, retailers, songwriters, labels and managers has formed to remind listeners of the significance and value of music and to educate consumers on how to identify legitimate music services. more... UK goes Gaga for Elvis Collaboration They’ve reached number one across the globe, everyone has a favourite and the music business is thriving on them – duets. Collaborations such as Jay Z and Alicia Keyes and Florence Welsh and Dizzee Rascal have not only topped the charts, but provided the highlight of this year’s Brit Awards. Duets are enjoying a new revival and when asked who they would most like to see share a microphone, the British public voted the flamboyant pairing of Elvis and Lady Gaga as the ultimate duet, according to a new online poll. more... Introducing the Citronic MPCD-X3 Established mobile DJ brand Citronic have recently launched a new flagship for their range of tabletop DJ CD Players. The MPCD-X3 is a feature packed CD player, which also incorporates a USB port to allow playback of digital tracks directly from a memory stick or portable hard disk. Compatible with regular audio CDs as well as WAV and MP3 files stored on either CD-R discs or USB devices, the new player offers maximum flexibility to the modern DJ. more... CHAUVET Opens Office in UK Lighting manufacturer CHAUVET have opened a full-service office in the UK with its own dedicated inventory, technicians and sales team. Serving the UK and Ireland, the new branch is stocked with all the latest luminaries and all products are specifically designed for 240 volt power and are fitted with UK mains plugs. Product categories include lighting for the DJ and Club market, production lighting for stage, theatre and touring, and architectural lighting. more... Four-Channel MIDI and USB Digital Mixer Is Most Advanced In Numark’s History Popular mobile DJ gear brand Numark are introducing a new flagship to their range of DJ mixers. The X7 is designed as a companion to the company’s V7 motorised turntable software controller. DJs can link two V7s and with an X7 using the system’s elegant and powerful communication protocol, which enables system connection to the DJ’s computer with a single USB cable. The cable streams ultra high-resolution audio and control information between the X7, V7s and the DJ software. more... American Audio Turn Up Performance, Versatility And Mobility At Pro Light + Sound Today’s DJs may use CDs or a computer or both - switching back and forth between the analog and digital worlds. They’re also “on the go” more than ever so they need gear that’s not only versatile but also easy to take with them wherever they go. Recognising this, American Audio have developed two new performance tools designed to handle the versatility of DJing today – the Radius 3000 Media Player/MIDI Controller and VMS4 Velocity MIDI Station. The company have also recently unveiled a new portable sound system whose speakers and mixer pack up into one compact unit, the PPA-210. These three innovative products are currently headlining the American Audio display at the Pro Light + Sound trade currently taking place in Frankfurt, Germany. more... Hercules provides new details about its DJ Console Mk4 In mid-January, at the NAMM show in California, Hercules offered a sneak preview of their latest DJ controller. Today, at the Musikmesse European trade fair in Frankfurt, the manufacturer announced the release date and retail price of the new Hercules DJ Console Mk4. This 2-deck portable DJ controller, featuring built-in audio, will be available in June 2010, at a suggested retail price of £179.99. more... American DJ’s Pro Light + Sound Display Features New Technology and Sea Creatures! American DJ have a great collection of lighting innovations in store for visitors to their stand at this week’s Pro Light + Sound trade fair in Frankfurt, Germany, which opened today (24th March). The company will show two new additions to its popular Revo Series of LED moonflowers, unveil a ground-breaking moving head with revolutionary Philips 5R lamp technology, and show off their most unusual special effect ever! more... Allen & Heath Show New Products At Pro Light & Sound British mixer manufacturers, Allen & Heath, are showing a cross section of their latest products at the Pro Light & Sound exhibition that opened today (24th March) in Frankfurt Germany. Exhibiting in Hall 8.0 on Stand C22, the company will be showing off products ranging from their large format mixing desks through to compact portable models. more... Elation Focus On Compact, Energy-Efficient Fixtures At ProLight + Sound Elation Professional have revealed the line-up of lighting fixtures they are exhibiting at the ProLight + Sound trade fair in Frankfurt, Germany, that opens today and runs until Saturday (March 24th – 27th). One definite trend that’s emerged: the company is addressing the growing demand for fixtures that are more streamlined and energy-efficient, yet deliver output comparable or superior to larger, power-thirsty units of the past. more... Pioneer Introduce New Entry Level CDJ-350 Digital Multi-Player & DJM-350 DJ Mixer with USB Recording Today DJ mixing equipment giants Pioneer have announced the addition of two brand new products to their range that will make up the perfect party set-up. The DJM-350 and CDJ-350 bring features found on Pioneer’s ultimate club products, such as powerful creative effects, remix-style looping and rekordbox™ compatibility to the masses. more... Denon DJ Line Up New Products for the Frankfurt Prolight + Sound Exhibition Denon DJ Europe have revealed that they will be exhibiting their complete new product line up at this year’s Prolight + Sound exhibition in Frankfurt, which opens to the music industry trade tomorrow. The display will include two new DJ mixers, a new digital turntable with powerful music file control features, and Serato software interface controllers for gigging DJs and mobile rigs. In addition the brand will be demonstrating the VJ mixing capabilities of its new DN-X1600 mixer and announcing a line up of top DJ endorsees, including UK DMC Champion, JFB. more... ADJ Add Punchy ‘Rave’ Effect To Revo Series The latest addition to ADJ’s top-selling Revo Series of RGBW LED moonflower effects, the “Rave” is one of the most compact, yet revved-up Revos to date, making it a great choice for mobile entertainers who want portability with a punch. Although it weighs only 4Kgs, the Revo Rave is packed with 162 high-powered LEDs (48 red, 36 green, 42 blue and 36 white), making it a petite powerhouse of an effect! more... Prolight Monster Mirror Ball Do you run a BIG mobile road show and are you looking for a BIG centrepiece for your show? Look no further than the latest addition at the top of Prolight Concept's range of mirror balls. The huge 1m diameter version of the classic 70s effect is sure to make a massive impact and is perfect for reflecting and dispersing the beams from a host of moving head and mirror scanner lighting effects. more... MixMash Launch a World First - MPEG4 H.264 music videos MixMash once again set the standard in the video/VJ world by making available all monthly releases (from January 2010) and all Classics titles as MPEG4 H.264 files. In addition, the company’s complete Custom MPEG library is now also available as MPEG4 H.264 – a total of over 16,300 videos. This high quality HD-ready format is fast becoming the codec of choice amongst professionals and is the only video codec compatible with Serato Video-SL. more... Peavey Launch TriFlex® II Portable 3-way P.A. The Peavey TriFlex II system is a complete sound system providing 1,200 watts of power through a three speaker setup - one 15" Peavey subwoofer plus two satellite speakers with 10” premium woofers and Peavey RX14™ 1.4” titanium compression drivers on patented Peavey Quadratic Throat Waveguide™ horns. The system is engineered for balanced sound and crisp presentation regardless of the application, with clear sound at high output levels and plenty of punchy bass. more... Pioneer to make rekordbox™ professional DJ management software Free to all DJs rekordbox™, the digital music management software collaboration between Pioneer and MixVibes is now being made available as a free download to all DJs after the successful launch of Pioneer’s new club standard CDJs. more... Seeing Double – Dualize, the New Equinox Effect As mobile DJs we spend a heck of a lot of time setting up and packing away our gear, which means fewer individual pieces of gear has to be a bonus! This seems to be the thinking behind many of the new DJ lighting effects that are hitting the shops at the moment, including the latest offering from Equinox – the Dualize. more... Numark Introduce V7 – The Turntable, Evolved The latest new piece of DJ gear to come from Numark has been unveiled as the V7, a motorised turntable software controller, developed in strategic partnership with software developer Serato. The V7 is based around the acclaimed adjustable torque, motorised-platter design from Numark's flagship NS7 and delivers a host of professional features including real vinyl and a slipmat that analog turntablists will love, ultra-precise turntable control, effects controls, mouse-less library navigation, and Strip Search virtual-needle drop. more... Hercules unveils the DJ Console Mk4 Eight years ago DJs discovered the first portable dual-deck mixer with integrated audio for computers: the DJ Console, created by Hercules. Along with its successor, the DJ Console Mk2, this device has gone on to become a best-seller among amateur digital DJs and mobile DJs. more... Vizi-ualise The Future! The future of LED moving head effects has never looked brighter - or smaller, or “greener”! American DJ has introduced two revolutionary new LED-powered DMX moving heads, the Vizi LED Spot and Vizi Wash LED 108, that deliver a super-brilliant high output, along with loads of professional effects and features in an amazingly compact, energy-efficient package. more... Terralec Launch Exclusive New Brand During the last year, the technical and buying teams at equipment retailers Terralec have commissioned a new range of products, designed specifically with their customers’ needs in mind, taking into account quality, ease of use and price. more... Peavey Introduce Impulse® 12D Powered Speakers The new Impulse 12D powered enclosure features a true ribbon driver and a 12” Peavey Black Widow® loudspeaker engineered with dual voice coil, push-pull technology and a neodymium magnet. A Woofer Servo circuit monitors back-EMF and controls cone motion, ensuring the cone’s movement mirrors the driving signal from the power amp, resulting in very low distortion, high power handling and rock-solid low-frequency attack. The advanced new ribbon driver - an exclusive Peavey design based on the ribbons used in the Peavey Versarray™ line array - provides 90° H x 30° V coverage, with sonically transparent reproduction. more... Pioneer Launch New DJM-2000 Mixer The art of DJing is now in the digital age, and the next generation of DJ mixers needs to keep pace. The brand new DJM-2000 is Pioneer’s most powerful performance mixer and is the perfect match for the brand’s flagship CDJ-2000 digital decks. more... MixMash Introduce Pixel Girls In Europe DVJ Vision and Black Hole Recordings have teamed up to release Pixel Girls, a ground-breaking new visuals DVD. Pixel Girls contains eight original and sexy visions by director and VJ, Christopher Andrew. He creates a fantasy digital world, where beautiful women merge with technology. All visuals are edited and beat-synched to new releases from Dutch electronic dance label Black Hole Recordings, which was co-founded and owned by DJ Tiësto. more... American DJ Launch Their Latest Mould-Breaking Product: The Jelly Fish Since their explosion onto the UK DJ lighting scene just a few years ago, American DJ have rapidly become established in the market. Part of this success must be attributed to their dedication to pushing the boundaries of lighting effect technology and the truly unique key products that they launch from time to time. The new Jelly Fish is one of these units. more... Get Your Crowds in to the Right Mood The Mood Cluster is the latest innovative addition to the Kam laser range. Bringing together 40mW green and 100mW red laser diodes with a 9 watt RGB LED, the Mood Cluster generates a mesmerising effect that is unlike anything else currently on the market. more... Martin Launch New Jem ZR44 Hi-Mass™ Fog Machine Martin Professional have recently announced the launch of the new Jem ZR44 Hi-Mass™, a reliable and highly efficient fog machine capable of precise fog delivery from subtle to massive. Ideal for a variety of settings from small venues to the largest halls and leisure centres, this Jem ZR33 Hi-Mass upgrade is a solid, professional machine that features advanced technology for top-quality performance, including advances in digital functionality. more... Chauvet Create Mayhem Make a little pandemonium on the dance-floor with Chauvet’s newest fixture, the Mayhem, an LED double barrel effect that creates multi-coloured beams of light from six high-power 3W RGB LEDs. more... Peavey Introduce EU™ Series of Active Speakers Peavey recently announced the launch of their new EU™ Series class D powered loudspeaker enclosures, including the EU 112D and EU 115D two-way loudspeakers and EU 118D subwoofer. The EU 112D and EU 115D enclosures showcase the new 12” Peavey Black Widow® BWX-DVC Neo loudspeaker, engineered with dual voice coil, push-pull technology and a neodymium magnet. A Woofer Servo circuit monitors back-EMF and controls cone motion, ensuring the cone’s movement mirrors the driving signal from the power amp and resulting in very low distortion, high power handling and rock-solid low-frequency attack. more... Introducing Pegasus the Third! With a very impressive 460mW from its red, green and blue laser diodes, the new Pegasus 3 from Equinox gives an incredible four colour quad laser light show featuring red, green, yellow and blue beams. Perfect for mobile DJs, the latest incarnation of the Pegasus is the ultimate multi-beam, multi-colour, laser show in a single box! more... Stanton Introduces New RM.416 DJ Mixer The RM.416 is the latest in Stanton’s RM (Rack Mount) series of DJ mixers. Stanton, industry leaders in the design and manufacture of professional audio products for DJs, have created a feature-packed mixer to satisfy the most demanding mobile and club DJs. With four channels coupled with two microphone channels—in addition to a vast array of traditional connectivity—the RM.416 features a USB connection for either playing music from a software application or recording a mix in real-time. more... Lacey Green Mobile DJ Show This Sunday This coming Sunday (7th March 2010) equipment retailer CRS1 will be hosting their unique ‘Mobile DJ Show’ dealer day in Lacey Green, Buckinghamshire. The event will once again be held at the Lacey Green Millennium Hall located just across the road from CRS1’s Entertainment House store. Taking place from 2pm until 6pm, this is always a great afternoon offering visitors an opportunity to see the latest gear, pick up a bargain or two and network with fellow mobile DJs. more... Denon Launches First Professional Serato ITCH Controller Boasting the same form factor as Denon’s famous twin CD controllers for mobile DJs, the new Denon DN-HC5000 is a dedicated professional controller for Serato® ITCH™. The DN-HC5000 provides the same control and performance capabilities as the company’s long time market leading DJ twin CD systems, with dedicated hardware control of Serato's leading DJ software for digital music files. more... Looking for a new Job? Lamba PLC, the company behind popular mobile DJ gear brand Kam, are currently looking to recruit a new Area Sales Manager. The company are seeking a motivated and professional individual to join their Sales Division. It is essential that they have field sales experience. more... MixMash Launch Club Candy Visuals Disc Club Candy TV is a unique new visuals DVD, from visual content producer Phil Bearman, featuring filmed professional dancers combined with stunning animated backgrounds. It is designed for video DJs to use when playing a track which has no music video and is exclusively distributed by MixMash. more... You May Now Kiss The DJ! When Jimmie Hontz Jr. and Rachel Welch exchanged their vows on their very special wedding day on Wednesday 10th February, their wedding was traditional in every way. There were flowers, a tiered wedding cake, champagne, a minister . . . and about 500 DJs! Jimmie and Rachel, who are both DJs themselves, decided that the annual American DJ Mobile Beat Party would be the ideal locale for their special day, where they were sure to be in the company of people who share their passion for good music and good entertainment. more... Brit Awards 2010 Lady Gaga dominated the 30th Brit Awards, winning a trio of awards at the pop music industry's flagship ceremony, the first international act to do so for five years. She picked up awards for International Female Solo Artist, International Breakthrough Act and Best International Album for 'The Fame', winning every category in which she was nominated. more... Peavey XR1200 Series Powered Mixing Consoles Feature DSP & More Peavey have recently introduced two new mixers to the renowned Peavey XR® Series powered-mixer line, the XR 1220 console and rack-mountable XR 1212, featuring patented Peavey technology and extensive digital signal processing. more... Kam all Around the World Popular gear brand Kam have a busy year planned, promoting their gear at a host of events all over the world. Kam got 2010 off to a great start with the Space New Year’s Day party in Sidney, Australia, which boasted an impressive DJ line-up including Radio One’s Pete Tong. Kam’s KHP1500 headphones were used at the event by a number of DJs including DJ Villeneuve. more... Ultrasone Redefines Headphone Extravagance with Edition 8 Palladium German headphone manufacturers Ultrasone have recently announced the release of their latest special edition headphone – Edition 8 Palladium. Based on the design of the original Edition 8 headphone, these new special edition headphones incorporate lavish accoutrements to create the best sounding and most elegant pair of Ultrasone headphones to date. more... Exclusive Modified XONE:4D For Paul Van Dyk Allen & Heath have created a one-off special edition of their popular Xone:4D mixer controller for renowned DJ endorser, Paul van Dyk. Used for the first time at last year’s Amsterdam Dance Event, Paul’s modified version includes VCA rotary faders rather than the standard linear faders. There is also custom-designed silk screening for the faceplate with Paul’s name in UV paint. more... ADJ Launch A Thrilling Quest! DJs your “quest” for the perfect LED lighting effect has come to an end, now that American DJ has unleashed the new LED Quest. Powered by a massive 15 watts of heart-thumping LED power, this easy-to-operate sound-active effect shoots out bright red, green and blue rotating beams from 19 lenses to cover an entire dance floor or other large area. more... Apple Launch Their Next Must Have Gadget Apple have ended weeks of speculation with the launch of its iPad, a revolutionary device for browsing the web, reading and sending email, enjoying photos, watching videos, listening to music, playing games, reading e-books and much more. more... Numark Introduce MIXDECK At the recent Winter NAMM exhibition that took place in Anaheim, California, early this year popular DJ gear brand Numark unveiled a clutch of new products including the MIXDECK. This innovative new product is Numark’s hi-tech reinvention of the classic DJ twin deck. This single piece of kit allows DJs to select, manipulate and mix together music from CDs, USB storage devices, an iPod and a laptop. more... DJs Could Collect their Fee by Mobile Phone in the Near Future A new mobile phone technology called Near Field Communication (NFC) will begin to replace traditional wallets and purses from 2011, according to a new research report published recently. Banks and mobile network operators will both be seeking to make money from the introduction of the new mobile payments technology, the report predicts, and are set to go head to head in a bid to gain control of the market. more... Introducing the Kam LED Powerbar The latest equipment release from popular mobile gear brand Kam is the LED Powerbar, which builds on the innovative concept of the award-winning LED Parbar. The new Powerbar incorporates four slim-line LED Par Cans on a compact and easy to setup bar, just like the Parbar, but each of the new product’s cans is equip with seven 3w tri-colour LEDs. According to Kam’s promotional material the light output from the Powerbar is 375% brighter than the original Parbar, which itself was a room-filling effect. more... 2010 BRIT Awards Nominees Announced The nominations for the 2010 BRIT Awards were revealed last night at the O2 Arena during a party hosted by Radio 1 presenter Fearne Cotton. There are many artists with three award nominations, including Lady Gaga, Lily Allen, Pixie Lott, Florence and the Machine and JLS. The nominees for best international male include a couple of surprises, with Bruce Springsteen (perhaps due to his Glastonbury headline slot last year) and Seasick Steve joining more obvious choices Jay-Z and Michael Buble in the list. more... New Product From American Audio American Audio are using the 2010 Winter NAMM Show that is currently taking place in Anaheim California to launch their latest product, the VMS4 - velocity MIDI station. The new four channel USB DJ mixer / controller boasts tons of features and we've also heard rumours that when it lands in the UK later in the year it will have a nicely affordable price tag. more... Viva Las Vegas The full schedule for this year’s Mobile Beat Las Vegas DJ Conference has now been revealed. The event attracts mobile DJs from across the US, Canada and the world; with a good number of UK DJs making the trip each year. Great deals are still available for flights and hotels, but if you can’t make it, rest assured that you’ll be able to read all about the event in the next issue of Pro Mobile. more... Ibiza Clubbing Holiday Survey Reveals Promising Trends For Summer 2010 Ibiza looks set to continue to grow in popularity as a holiday destination, according to the findings of a recent survey conducted by Ibiza holiday guide website Love Ibiza. In a survey of clubbers who had visited Ibiza in 2009 for holidays and working holidays, 45% were visiting Ibiza for the first time and 96% of respondents said that they would be returning to Ibiza for future holidays, meanwhile 78% intend to return to Ibiza for their summer holidays in 2010. more... Peavey Introduces New PV Series Mixers Peavey has added two new, feature-laden, mixers to its long-running PV Series, the PV® 6 USB, and PV® 8 USB. The PV® Series has long been the benchmark of performance and value in audio, and these new PV® mixers reinforce this legacy. With exclusive Peavey reference-quality microphone pre-amps, featuring an astonishingly low THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) of 0.0007%, these new mixers are equally useful in project studios or live mixing situations. more... ACME Introduce New Moving Head Illuminated by a long-life NSD 150 lamp, the Acme Eliminator 150 is an intelligent moving head suited in size to DJs, bands and installations. This powerful discharge 150W fixture has a very low price -considerably less than you might expect to pay for a comparable product with the same features. more... Band Aid Top Christmas Songs Chart for the Last Decade Band Aid 20's 'Do They Know It's Christmas' is the most successful festive song of the last decade, according to the Official Charts Company. The charity song, which featured artists including Bono, Dido, Robbie Williams and Estelle, spent four weeks at No. 1 in 2004 and sold a total of 1.1 million copies. The original Band Aid single, organised by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to raise money for famine relief in Ethiopia, sold over a million copies in its first week of release in 1984. more... New Features for Reloop RMP-3 The new generation of Reloop’s RMP top-loading CD player series, the RMP-3 ALPHA, is due to be introduced in April 2010. The new product will include all the functionality offered by its predecessor along with four additional innovative new features. more... Above & Beyond Provide Soundtrack To Spaceship Launch When Virgin Galactic were looking for some atmospheric music to herald the launch of their ground-breaking 'SpaceShipTwo' earlier this month, they turned to the UK's biggest DJs, Above & Beyond. At an event hosted by Richard Branson in the Mojave Desert, the track chosen to accompany the official unveiling of SpaceShipTwo was Above & Beyond's club anthem 'Buzz', which samples Buzz Aldrin's original moon-landing dialogue. more... New and Unique Projection Surface Looking for a large, but portable projection surface to add to your mobile road-show? Look no further than the DURA TRUSS truss screen - the perfect eye catcher for your event. Available in various sizes, the flexible, fireproof, synthetic screen is fixed to a truss frame using integral elastic straps. This simple system ensures a professional finish at every event, while requiring minimal setup time. more... Multi-Colour Laser Effects From Equinox The new Constella laser projector from Equinox brings full colour laser effects within reach of mobile DJs. The unit combines red, green and violet pumped laser diodes to create a rainbow of patterns with ultra-smooth movements from its high speed optical scanners that are capable of creating full colour animated graphics, varied light shows and displays that would be at home in any nightclub. more... The End of Another Decade Historians of British pop will look back on the noughties as the decade a once-vital, progressive and unifying cultural force ran out of ideas, sold out to the TV industry, then shriveled into irrelevance. Either that, or they'll just laugh in sheer despair. Here are the singles that sold the most in the last ten years. more... Alliance of Mobile & Party DJs Launch AMPdj is a new organisation for Mobile DJs in the UK. For an annual subscription of £49, members receive all client enquiries for their chosen area and £10 million PLI. more... Introducing the new Kam KSD3 Mobile DJ gear brand Kam have recently unveiled their new KSD3 all-in-one mixer and playback device. The new unit, which replaces the previous KSD2 model, allows digital music files to be played from either USB storage devices or SD cards and also provides input connections for external devices. more... Mono expands their range of hybrid cases to provide protection to DJs Mono hybrid cases are favoured by musicians worldwide for their supreme portable instrument protection. Now the Mono range has been expanded into the DJ market with the EFX Series 365 DJ PACK and PRODUCER. more... Introducing OOVJ Eagerly anticipated by some of the most respected UK and international DJ and VJs; OOVJ - the ultimate hardware for music professionals is about to go mainstream. Launching in early winter 2009, it is the one stop unit for any professional VJ. more... Four New LED Lighting Effects from Acme Prolight Concepts have recently increased their Acme range of LED powered lighting with the launch of four new effects. The Acme Fury, Rage, Radiant and Matrix all use different combinations of lenses and LEDs to create a variety of distinctly different, but equally impressive, effects. more... Reloop Reveal Three Limited Edition Headphone Designs Haute Couture for DJs: The three new limited special editions of Reloop's top-of-the-line RHP-10 headphones embody individuality and character. Each pair of headphones is unique – the engraved serial number on the aluminium plate documents this matchlessness. more... BPM 2009 A Resounding Success The BPM DJ event earlier this month (3rd and 4th October) at the Birmingham NEC attracted record numbers, and has been hailed by organisers as a resounding success. Visitor numbers went up by 50% from last year, with a total of 3897 DJs attending the event over the weekend. Attendees came from all corners of the UK, with some making the trip from mainland Europe and even further afield! more... Dawn of a new species: CDJ-2000 Evolution. Changing times call for changing tools. That’s why, according to Pioneer, their new multi-format player is the natural selection for the next generation of DJs. It’s been 15 years since the genesis of Pioneer’s first CDJ deck, which led to the industry standard CDJ-1000 series. Now it’s time for something completely new and the brand have therefore recently introduced a major leap forward for the CDJ series: the CDJ-2000 – a new professional player for the digital age. more... DJ Intelligence Version 6.5 Officially Released After months of development, DJ Intelligence Version 6.5 has been officially released. While DJ Intelligence rolls out upgrades and enhancements to its subscribers in real time, a version number helps separate different phases of development planning. The official completion of Version 6.5 paves the way for significant changes and advancements as Version 7.0 features begin launching next month. more... Numark Announces NSFX Numark recently announced the launch of NSFX, an effects controller for use with the company’s NS7 premium software-performance controller. Numark developed NS7 and NSFX in strategic partnership with software developer Serato. NSFX made its worldwide debut on Numark’s stand at the 2009 BPM show, that took place over the weekend of October 3rd and 4th at Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre. more... XONE Turns 10 At BPM Exhibiting on Stand B6, Allen & Heath will be celebrating the 10th anniversary of its renowned Xone series at the BPM show, taking place 3rd - 4th October at the NEC, Birmingham. To mark the milestone, the entire range is now finished in a new storm grey colour scheme with UV sensitive legend. more... CD POOL’s newest DJ-only promo disc: ‘DANCE NRG’ It's been a long time in the planning but finally it is here – CD POOL's latest monthly disc 'DANCE NRG'. This 12 track promo-only disc is for all DJs who play hard dance styles such as scouse house, UK Bounce, happy hardcore, jumpstyle, trance or simply European pop with more of an NRG feel. From Central Europe to Wigan Pier or from Clubland to Dance Nation, if that accurately defines your musical tastes (or the tastes of your audiences), you need this disc! more... New Lighting Effect from ADJ For their latest effect ADJ have used LED technology to re-invent a disco lighting classic. The Roto Balls TRI LED uses four 3-watt RGB LEDs to illuminate two spinning balls that are both mounted on a central spinning base. The dual axis rotation, combined with the LED light sources, create 60 separate beams of light that change colour and strobe to the beat of the music. more... New Tabletop CD Player from Kam The latest product to be released from popular mobile DJ equipment brand Kam is a fully featured and affordably priced tabletop CD player. The KCDMP320 has a sleek black design with rounded corners and backlit controls that look great in a darkened room. It supports playback from both regular audio CDs and those written with MP3 data and is compatible with CD-R and CD-RW discs. more... Pioneer Pro DJ Launch Mobile Mixer Pioneer knows mobile DJs need more these days: more flexibility, more compatibility, more possibilities and more punch. These requirements are now met by the latest addition to the DJM mixer family – the DJM-5000. This four-channel mixer today launches with several standout innovations that place a premium on DJ dynamism, usability and professional style. more... Above & Beyond Acoustic Set in Hot Air Balloon Leading dance act Above & Beyond decided to ditch their studio equipment and perform an acoustic set in a hot air balloon with Virgin Balloon Flights, to celebrate their album release. more... The Art Of The Remix The Art Of The Remix is an in-depth video course taught by two remix experts. Vincent DiPasquale has worked with everyone from Timbaland to Madonna, while Steven Lee is one half of the dynamic Lee-Cabrera house music partnership. more... CDJ or DVJ Owner? Win with Pioneer Pioneer have recently launched an exclusive competition giving all CDJ and DVJ owners the chance to win one of four DJ prizes. The first place winner will receive one of Pioneer’s excellent DJM-700 mixers, while three runners up will bag themselves a pair of HDJ-2000 headphones. more... Numark Introduce iCDMIX2 & iCDMIX3 DJ gear manufacturer Numark has recently announced the launch of two new all-in-one DJ products that are due to hit the shops in September. The iCDMIX2 and iCDMIX3 are both combined playback and mixer units featuring twin CD players, three channel mixer and integrated iPod dock. Each unit has a tough metal construction and is fitted with rack ears for permanent installation or flight-case mounting. more... Skytronic Ltd Announces Company Name Change Skytronic Ltd has recently become the “AVSL Group Ltd” (AVSL Group). The company began trading in January 1999 and since that date has grown to become a leading player in the UK consumer electronics market. more... MixMash MPEG2-on-demand Compilation Service Satisfying a market that is increasingly hungry for music that you can see, and beat-driven video that you can dance to, is no easy thing. But premier European music video/DVD compilation supplier, MixMash, has come up with another groundbreaking new service that helps fulfil this market even more. more... New Equinox Quadzilla The new Quadzilla from Prolight Concepts’ Equinox range is a four head moonflower which generates unique sweeping and scanning patterns with rich and vibrant colours produced from 256 Ultra Bright red, green, and blue LEDs. more... ProDub Is One-Year Old Today: New Tier Announced The Professional Dubbing Licence (ProDub) is one-year old today. Alongside the first year anniversary comes the announcement of a new pricing tier; ‘ProDub Top-Up’. more... Intimidation Launch Touch DVS Digital hardware and software has been kicking around for years, but until now the package hasn’t been complete, each product lacked certain features that were on others. Now Intimidation has brought the Touch DVS to market, a package developed to meet the requirements of ALL DJs. more... SEDA DMX Seminar SEDA are pleased to announce the first of many DJ seminars: DMX. This seminar is suitable for novice users as well as those who are more confident at using DMX to enhance their rigs giving the client that little bit more. Will Perkins will take attendees through the basics of a popular hardware controller as well as looking deeper into the Daslight software. This seminar only costs £5 (to cover costs) and must be paid in advance. more... Pulling Power: Ifor Williams Trailers for Mobile DJs Transport is an important consideration for every mobile DJ; do you try to cram your gear into the family car, invest in a van, or opt for a trailer? Obviously, domestic cars offer only a limited amount of space and heavy flight-cases can soon start to cause damage to a car’s interior. On the other hand, there is a lot of expense involved in taking on a dedicated business van, not just in terms of the initial investment, but also the running costs such as insurance, road tax, servicing and MOT. For these reasons and others, many mobile DJs go for the trailer option and Pro Mobile advertiser Ifor Williams manufacture a range of trailers that are perfect for both storing and transporting mobile DJ rigs of all shapes and sizes. more... New Flagship Mixer From Denon Denon DJ representative Gary Job demonstrated the brand’s new flagship digital mixer at the Music Factory Open Day last weekend, following the unit’s debut earlier this year at the Prolight + Sound exhibition in Frankfurt. The DN-X1700 is an ultimate DJ tool for the top flight professional, incorporating powerful performance features and levels of sound quality and control exceeding anything that has gone before. more... BPM 2009 – Tickets On Sale Tickets for BPM 2009, Europe's largest event dedicated to the DJ industry, are now on sale for £8.00 each (the same price as the last two years). Advanced tickets guarantee entry to both days of the event and also represent a substantial saving on the £12.00 on-the-door price. more... ADJ Launch Fusion Series Having fewer pieces of equipment to setup has to be a bonus for any busy mobile DJ, which is the thinking behind the new range of lighting effects from American DJ. Each of the three Fusion FX Bars combine a collection of separate lighting effects together into a single unit. more... New Cluster Laser from Equinox Prolight Concepts have recently added a collection on new laser units to their Equinox effects range including the previously reported Aries and Taurus, along with the new Capricorn. Taking the multi-point cluster to another level, the Capricorn uses a 100mW red and a 50mW green DPSS diode to create over 500 red, green and yellow beams. more... Win a Kam Digital Effects Processor Equipment retailer and Pro Mobile advertiser Soundsavers have got together with their friends at Kam to offer Pro Mobile readers an exclusive opportunity to win a fantastic Kam KMFX240 digital effects processor. The KMFX240, worth £164.95 SRP, is a class-leading professional multi effects processor perfectly suited to karaoke, live sound or studio use that is sure to add a new dimension to your sound! more... Protection for Numark’s NS7 Following the recent worldwide release of Numark’s ground breaking NS7 performance controller for Serato ITCH software, the popular DJ brand have introduced a dedicated coffin-style, heavy duty flight case that has been designed specifically for NS7. Every pro DJ knows that it is essential to protect their equipment investments with suitable cases and Numark seem to share this knowledge, as they have released dedicated cases for all of their flagship products. more... Kam Add New Flagship to Smoke Machine Range Kam have recently extended their range of DJ smoke machines by introducing the KSM DMX1750, a high powered and fully featured unit designed for large mobile shows that need to fill big venues with lighting effect enhancing fog. A powerful 1750 watt heater and large 2.5 litre fluid tank allow the new machine to generate an impressive 21,000Cu ft/min of smoke. more... Introducing the Deckstand Booth Pro Fledgling British manufacturer Advanced Event Designs have recently launched an innovative new product for the mobile DJ and Events industry. The Deckstand Booth Pro is the missing link between the presentation and style of a booth and the functionality of a deck stand as it is both products in one! The product is rugged and robust and able to protect a DJ's equipment and withstand knocks and bumps from people and life out on the road. more... ADJ Launch Battery Powered LED Pinspot Following the launch of their LED pinspot last year and the recent addition of a scanning version, American DJ have taken the concept a step futher with their latest product, the Pinspot LED BP. This innovative piece of kit provides the classic pinspot effect from a standalone battery-powered unit. more... New Multi-Colour Laser Animation Projector The latest new addition to the Equinox range of effect equipment is the Aries, a multi-colour diode based laser projector. This bright 200mW laser uses high speed optical scanning stepper motors to create complex animated patterns. Many of these animations can be projected onto walls or ceilings in venues where smoke effects aren’t permitted, while the Aries also produces many laser patterns that are ideal for use with haze or fog. more... New from Numark Popular mobile gear brand Numark launched their new basic dual-CD player on their stand at Musikmesse in Frankfurt earlier this month. The CDN22 MK5 is a straightforward dual-CD player for mobile DJs and installs. The CD player is built in an attractive rack-mount package that is equally at home in angled and straight racks. DJs can mount the control and drive units together or separately for setup flexibility. The CDN22 MK5 plays CD and CD-R discs for media convenience and is housed in an all-metal chassis for rugged, reliable performance. more... Kam Add Vertical Fogger to their Range The latest smoke machine from mobile DJ gear manufacturer Kam blasts a column of fog directly upwards to a height of up to 15m, offering a distinctly different effect to regular smoke machines. The KSM DMX1600V features a 1600 watt heating element that allows it to produce 20,000Cu ft/min of smoke, making it ideal for filling almost any size of venue that mobile DJs are likely to encounter. more... 2009 NADJ AGM + Show This Sunday The National Association of Disc Jockeys is again holding their Trade Show & AGM at the National Motorcycle Museum next to the Birmingham National Exhibition Centre. This key event in the DJ’s calendar is open to the public in addition to NADJ members from 12 Noon until 6.00pm. more... Another DJ Lighting Classic Gets the LED Treatment The advancements in LED technology that have taken place over the last few years have meant that many classic DJ effects have been re-vamped and given a new lease of life. At BPM last year American DJ offered the first glimpse of their LED powered version of the simple, but effective, DJ favourite the Pin Spot. With their latest product they have taken this idea to the logical next level to create an LED version of the popular 80s / 90s lighting effect, the Pin Spot Scanner. more... New Laser Effect Added to the Equinox Range Prolight Concepts are further expanding their Equinox effect range by introducing a collection of new laser projectors. The first of these new units has been named Taurus and is a bright 100mW green laser that uses high speed optical scanning stepper motors to create stunning animations. more... Pro Mobile Joins Twitter Twitter is the latest social networking community to take the cyber world by storm. The Pro Mobile team have recently setup a Pro Mobile Twitter account to help keep readers informed about the latest news and developments within the mobile DJ industry. more... Kam Introduce KSM1100 Compact Fogger Well-known mobile DJ equipment brand Kam have recently extended their range of smoke machines with the addition of the KSM1100. This extremely compact and lightweight machine features a powerful 1100 watt heater and a large 1.5 litre fluid tank, allowing it to generate 10,000Cu ft/min of smoke. more... Win £100 of Arriba Cases Unique padded DJ equipment case manufacturer Arriba are offering Pro Mobile readers an exclusive opportunity to win £100 to spend on cases for their mobile equipment. All you have to do in order to enter the draw is fill out the simple form on the Arriba website letting them know what equipment you have that could be protected with Arriba cases. more... TRAKTOR DUO and TRAKTOR SCRATCH DUO Now Available Native Instruments announced last week that TRAKTOR DUO and TRAKTOR SCRATCH DUO are now available in stores worldwide. DUO is a compact version of the company’s flagship TRAKTOR PRO software with a lower price tag designed to attract DJs with lower budgets. more... Numark Introduces New DJ Dual CD Player The latest rack-mount twin CD player from Numark is currently making it’s debut at the Frankfurt Musikmesse exhibition, which started yesterday and runs until Saturday 4th March. The CDN88 MP3 builds on the success of its predecessor, the CDN88, with effects, scratch emulation and now mp3 support. more... New LED Par Can System from ADJ The LS-80 LED System is a low cost all-in-one par can system for mobile DJs and entertainers. The system features four LED par cans: one red, one green, one blue and one amber. Each par can uses 12 x 1-Watt LEDs producing bright colour washes of light, while each can is rated at an extremely long 100,000 hour life, essentially removing the need to replace lamps. more... How to get Big Money Referrals The latest addition to the Pro Mobile Bookstore is a 6 disc audio CD package containing simple steps for instantly getting a continuous stream of Big Money Referrals. This special mobile DJ version of business expert James Malinchak’s ‘How to get Big Money Referrals’ is only available in the UK from Pro Mobile. more... DJsounds.com wants YOUR videos! Alongside club-packing, jet-setting headliners, Pioneer’s video blog site DJsounds.com also wants to expose all variety of exciting up-and-comers. Therefore Your DJsounds is the place for your clips. A place to promote your talent, comment on other people and generally get inspired. more... New Wash Lights from LEDJ LEDJ have recently launched a new range of Stage Wash LED powered lighting units. Each high output, DMX compatible, LED Stage Wash is loaded with professional features including smooth RGB colour mixing, electronic dimming, colour strobing and 400Hz flicker-free LEDs. more... Long Live the Pinspot Chauvet is the latest brand to apply new LED technology to the classic Pinspot DJ lighting effect. The LED Pinspot is a bright light in a small package with a very distinctive design. It creates the popular Pinspot effect from a smaller unit and requires less power, no lamp changes and produces less excess heat. more... ADJ Jet Stream The latest smoke machine from ADJ – Jet Stream – is designed to put fog exactly where a DJ needs it … up! The Jet Stream projects a powerful burst of lighting effect enhancing fog directly upwards, creating a similar effect to a smoke pyrotechnic. more... Numark NS7 Launch In 2008, Numark announced a partnership with Serato to develop the flagship hardware for Serato ITCH software. Working closely together, the Numark/Serato team has created a genuinely innovative leap forward in DJ performance: NS7. After much anticipation and advanced previews at trade events including BPM and PLASA in the UK, the NS7 is now set to hit the shops this month. more... Pioneer Upgrade MEP-7000/SEP-C1 Pioneer continues to increase the functionality of its already mega-versatile MEP-7000 multi-entertainment player and SEP-C1 software entertainment controller announcing the arrival of a new firmware upgrade – Version 2.02. more... Acme Launch Thin & Light Pack The Acme LED Thin & Light Pack is a portable all-in-one DMX LED lighting system that is ideal for mobile DJs. The system brings the advantages of LED lighting to users with limited space and budgets. Compact and easy to use, it was designed for "fast and easy" set up and tear down. more... Chauvet Launch LED Mushroom™ Chauvet have updated their popular Mushroom™ DJ effect fixture with three high-powered LEDs to create the LED Mushroom™. This compact lighting effect provides floor-to-ceiling and wall-to-wall coverage with crisscrossing coloured beams. The red, green and blue LEDs produce nearly limitless combinations through pre-programmed shows and sound activated operation either standalone or controlled either master/slave or by DMX. more... Ryger Footlight USB DMX Controller Ryger have beefed up their Footlight USB DMX controller to a full 512 channels since it was reviewed in Pro Mobile. It also now has a built in scheduler for self activation should it be required at pre-set dates/times (making it ideal for 'setup & forget' installations) and for bands the software can be triggered by MIDI commands. Another new addition is sound activation through the software - although the unit must remain attached to a PC for this facility to operate. more... Native Instruments Releases Version 1.1 of TRAKTOR PRO Native Instruments have recently released TRAKTOR PRO 1.1, a free software update for the latest generation of their digital DJ products. The update brings a new "Advanced Relative Mode" for TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO with many advantages for time-code control, a new high-quality time-stretching algorithm, high-resolution MIDI support, a convenient hardware setup wizard, and many other improvements that make the new TRAKTOR generation even more powerful and convenient. more... Regular Pro Mobile Contributor Launches Website David Hoffman is a veteran of the radio industry, having presented shows on around thirty different radio stations around the UK. He is also a mobile DJ and has written regularly for Pro Mobile over the last couple of years. David has recently launched a new website ‘Getting On Air’, which shares its name with David’s book – available from the Pro Mobile Book Store. In conjunction with the launch David will send his 20 Essential Tips for Recording A Killer Radio Demo to everyone who joins his email list. more... Litestructures' GigRig™ Developed specifically for the mobile and touring DJ market, the GigRig from Litestructures is a goalpost-style trussing frame designed for simple and quick assembly. GigRig is constructed from Litestructures' established AstraLite2 modular trussing system. Made from lightweight aluminium, Astralite2 is an industry standard 2-chord truss with a width of 227mm and considerable load capacity. more... Blinding New Strobes from Equinox ProLight Concepts have recently revealed details of two new strobe lighting effects that are to be added to the portfolio of their Equinox brand. Both of the new strobes shares the same distinctive casing design and offer a variable flash rate of between 1 and 18 flashes per second. more... WIN - Paul Oakenfold Signed OODJ! The guys at Computer DJ have teamed up with Pro Mobile to offer an amazing chance to win one of their super OODJs signed by the one and only Paul Oakenfold. Paul spotted the OODJ at PLASA the day before his gig at Wembley Stadium as part of the Madonna tour. Paul was so impressed he took the machine with him for that night's gig, and now you have a chance to win the very OODJ that Paul used on stage at Wembley and then signed. more... CHAUVET Debuts Double Derby™ X with LED Technology The Double Derby™ X may look like a classic derby effect with rotating, crisscrossing multicoloured beams, but thanks to LED technology this DJ mainstay has been transformed into a modern lighting unit. With just three high-powered 3-watt LEDs, this workhorse provides DJs with pre-programmed shows using the crisp red, green and blue beams in different combinations: green/blue, red/blue, and red/green/blue. The effect produces an astounding 132-degree wide floor coverage, enough to blanket an entire room with moving beams of coloured light. more... Pin Power from American DJ American DJ has taken a DJ/club/display lighting standard - the white pinspot - and propelled it into the 21st century with LED lighting technology. The company's new, compact Pinspot LED is powered by a bright, clear 3W LED that has the brightness and output of a 30W halogen bulb, but uses considerably less energy and generates virtually no heat. Plus, the Pinspot LED's 50,000-hour lamp nearly eliminates the need for replacement bulbs. more... Torq Xponent Gig Bag Now Available M-Audio have recently announced that the Torq Xponent Gig Bag is now available online and in European stores. Designed with working DJs in mind, the Gig Bag is ideal for transporting M-Audio’s flagship Torq Xponent DJ controller together with a host of related items. more... 5 Star Pioneers new DJ System Cases Wisbech based flightcase manufacturer 5 Star has again provided a case solution for leading UK DJ equipment specialist, Pioneer. Following the huge success of the Pro-420FLT and Pro-440FLT mini consoles, Pioneer required a custom designed case to house their latest professional DJ system, the MEP-7000 multi entertainment player and controller, which also includes a 19” mixer such as the DJM-3000. more... Murder on the The Demo Floor Friday 13th February proved to be a memorable date for Solutions Group (UK) Plc for all the right reasons as it opened the doors to its brand new product demonstration auditorium - “The Solution” - to a packed room as members of the press and representatives from the Company’s partner suppliers gathered at the Group’s Northampton headquarters to witness the launch. more... ACME’s Incredible New Effect ACME have recently expanded their range of mobile DJ focused and LED powered effects projectors with the addition of the IncredibLED. An arrangement of seven individually angled lenses project a total of 84 beams of light, each powered by a single 5mm LED light-source. Each lens has an independently controllable array of LEDs, comprising three each of red, green, blue and white LEDs. The arrangement of the IncredibLED's lenses means that it has a very wide, but also narrow, projection angle that sets it apart from the other units in the range. more... CHAUVET® Kinta™ X Becomes an LED Powerhouse The all new Kinta™ X provides a derby effect with 60 beams of brilliant light. By upgrading to LED illumination, the Kinta™ X is smaller and lighter but more powerful than its halogen-powered predecessor. CHAUVET® kept all the features to which DJs have become accustomed – continuous rotation or back and forth motor control for full room coverage and built-in sound activated programs via master/slave or DMX controller. more... Allen & Heath Launchs Entry Level XONE DJ Mixer Allen & Heath has recently unveiled the Xone:22, a two channel analogue DJ mixer offering high quality audio and a professional feature set at an entry level price. The smallest and most affordable Xone mixer to date, the Xone:22 is equipped with Allen & Heath’s characteristic sound and build quality, and professional grade features that would normally be found in the booth of a top-rated club. more... KAM Around the World KAM, the DJ tools company who have been innovating DJ kit for over half a century are planning a busy start to the year, and will be showcasing all their latest products at some of the world’s leading professional music industry events. more... New LED Effect from ACME The multi-mirror Centre-piece is the latest classic DJ lighting effect to be given the LED treatment by popular DJ lighting equipment manufacturer ACME. Their new CTL-6 uses six separate 3-watt tri-colour LEDs to create a blaze of moving and colour changing beams of light that twist, turn, pan and tilt over a very wide area. more... Full Las Vegas DJ Show Schedule Announced The full line-up of seminars, workshops, parties and performances for this year’s annual Las Vegas DJ show has now been revealed. If your one of the UK contingent making the trip ‘across the pond’, now’s your chance to find out what’s in store. If you haven’t yet booked, but have always wanted to take a trip to the ‘entertainment capital of the world’, why not book a holiday for next month and combine it with a visit to the DJ show! more... SEDA Steps Forward with New Logo & Website At last Sunday’s bi-monthly show night the South Eastern Discotheque Association (SEDA) proudly revealed it’s brand new corporate identity and website to its members. more... Light Up Those Dull Winter Days with ADJ Whether it’s a wash of color to set the right mood, or high-energy chasing lights to pump up the dance floor, the new Mega Bar Pro from American DJ can do the job. An RGB color-mixing DMX-controllable LED bar, this quick-change artist can function as an LED wash one minute, then like magic, transform itself into a color chasing effect, with its individual LEDs moving to the music in exciting patterns, colour flows and chases. more... BPM 2009 – The NEC Europe’s biggest event dedicated to DJs, producers and performers is moving to the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham for 2009. more... Numark Stealth Control Numark used the recent Winter NAMM trade exhibition in California to launch their latest product – the STEALTH CONTROL – another option for digital DJs who want a familiar ‘hands-on’ DJ interface for their music mixing software. more... Native Instruments Introduces AUDIO 4 DJ At the recent NAMM exhibition in California Native Instruments introduced AUDIO 4 DJ, a performance-optimized USB 2.0 audio interface specifically designed for TRAKTOR and other DJ software. With its versatile feature set, outstanding audio quality, extremely low latency, and its compact and robust aluminium casing, AUDIO 4 DJ is the ideal centerpiece for a digital DJ setup. more... ADJ Radius 1000 The latest addition to the American Audio range is their Radius 1000, an exciting new CD/MP3 player with MIDI capabilities for controlling professional music playback software. The Radius 1000 is a hands-on device that lets you play digital tracks directly from your computer without using a mouse, just like you would with a professional CD deck, giving you a real hardware feel. more... Chauvet® Hurricane™ 650 Adding seductive wisps of fog at just the right moment can create a memorable effect. Enhancing the tricks of a lighting show picking out those smoky swirls will be one thing that an appreciative audience will remember. more... New Moving Head Lighting Effect The much anticipated new lighting effect from ACME, Genesis, is now available from DJ retailers throughout the UK. The Genesis is an LED powered, single arm, moving head that uses a single 20w white light LED to produce extremely bright beams of light that are shaped and coloured by internal colour and gobo wheels. more... DJ Gee Papa’s Marathon Sets New World Record at 116 Hours! Guinness World Records has confirmed that DJ Gee Papa (George Papapetrou) did indeed set a new world record for longest club DJ marathon when he played for a staggering 116 hours at Dot Club in Nicosia, Cyprus this summer. more... New SD Player from American DJ Following the success of their SDJ1 twin SD card digital music player for DJs, American DJ have recently launched the SDJ2. This new product combines a twin SD card player with a two channel DJ mixer in one compact rack-mount unit. more... ProDub DJs Vote For Top 40 Party Starters The definitive list of the all-time Top 40 dance-floor fillers has been revealed by MCPS-ProDub, just in time for the Christmas party season. more... New iSolution Controller There are a whole host of cheap and cheerful DMX lighting controllers currently on the market and equally there are plenty of all-singing and all-dancing options that cost more than most mobile rigs put together. It seems that what has been lacking from the market is a mid-range unit that offers more a more powerful control option with a price tag that doesn’t exclude the mobile DJs. iSolution have addressed this gap in the market with the release of their new iL2420 Flag Ship control centre. more... DFB Open Night On Monday 10th November DFB Sound & Light Warehouse in Nottingham will be hosting their annual Open Night. Starting at 6pm, the evening will feature product offers and demonstrations from a number of top DJ equipment brands. more... Martin Launch New Hazer The Jem K1 Hazer is Martin Professional’s new generation, top-of-the-line hazer for high performance applications where a high level of reliability and easy serviceability is required. This is not a product for regular function venues, but it may be of interest to those running large roadshows who regularly perform in big venues. more... Pioneer Launch New Professional DJ Headphones Pioneer launched its new flagship HDJ-2000 professional DJ headphones at last month’s BPM DJ exhibition. Designed to enhance Pioneer’s HDJ series, these sleek, top-flight headphones touch down with several new innovations to reach new levels of sound quality, comfort and durability. more... X Factor Tops the Charts The 12 finalists of this year's series of The X Factor have topped the UK singles chart, knocking judge Cheryl Cole’s band Girls Aloud from the top spot. Their cover of Mariah Carey's 1993 hit, 'Hero', was recorded for Help for Heroes, which provides support for wounded servicemen and women, and the Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal. more... New Software Controller From Numark DJ equipment brand Numark has recently launched OMNI CONTROL, a DJ control surface with built-in audio interface and supplied with Native Instruments Traktor LE 3 and MixMeister Fusion Live DJ software programs. more... Rhino all-in-one Twin Table DJ Rack Case Offering an intuitive solution to the problem of lugging, unloading and then packing loads of kit, Rhino Products generated a lot of excitement about their versatile 19” rack-mount DJ flight case at the recent BPM event. more... The End of an Era It has recently been announced that their will be no more DJ Show North events following this year’s show, which took place last month at the Royal Armouries in Leeds. The event, which ran for four consecutive years, had become a fixture in the diary of many northern DJs and will no-doubt be sadly missed. more... Track-list for new Michael Jackson Album Released The track-listing for the UK edition of Micheal Jackson’s new album, 'King Of Pop', has been released today. The 17-track ‘hits’ album will make music history as its song selection has been selected entirely by fans of the singer. Record company SonyBMG enlisted the help of the Sun newspaper and GMTV to gather votes from 66,000 fans who submitted their favourite songs for the album. 'Billie Jean' was the most requested track ahead of 'Smooth Criminal' and 'Bad'. more... Protect Your Gear on a Budget What do you use to store and carry your treasured lighting gear? Heavy and bulky professional flight-cases? Plastic storage creates? Or perhaps just the tatty remains of the cardboard boxes they came in? Well now there is another option, Arriba Cases, a new range of gear cases that promise to “protect your sound & lighting gear without breaking the bank”. more... Kam Teams up with PreFueled for Beijing Olympics Kam have recently announced that they are teaming up with Prefueled at the Beijing Olympics and will be sponsoring a host of after parties with top DJs throughout the games. more... Pro Mobile Seminars at BPM Pro Mobile will once again be hosting a series of seminars aimed at mobile DJs at this year’s BPM event in October. We hope to be able to publish the entire seminar line-up in the next issue of the magazine, but are pleased to announce one of the speakers who has already been confirmed for the event. International speaker, author and DJ Ken Day will be flying in from the US to present two seminars at BPM 2008. more... New from Numark Hot on the heals of the popular iDJ2 and groundbreaking DDS80, Numark announced their latest DJ hardware innovation at the recent summer NAMM exhibition over in the States. The HDMIX combines the integrated digital playback and mixer combination of the iDJ2 with the DDS80’s internal hard drive and CD/DVD drive to create a one-stop DJ solution. more... Latest Breakthrough In LED Technology The latest new lighting product from American DJ represents a new breakthrough in LED technology. The X-Move utilises a 20-watt white LED light source projected through a conventional gobo and colour wheel offering DJs a traditional moving head effect, with all the benefits of LED. more... Create a Ringtone & Win a Blackberry with DJ Tutor YouTube phenomenon DJ Tutor has teamed up with ToneMine.com, an interactive ringtone service and web community, to run a competition to find the best original ringtones created using ToneMine.com. The top three ringtones, as determined by the ToneMine.com and DJ Tutor communities, will receive distribution on ToneMine.com and LetsTalk.com, while the overall winner will bag a brand new BlackBerry smartphone. more... ProDub Licence Launched with Denon DN-HD2500 Giveaway The much-debated MCPS-PPL ProDub Licence is now available at www.produb.co.uk. The new license grants permission to copy music from a vinyl, CD, MP3 or CD+G collection onto a different format such as CD-R, MP3 player, flash drive or laptop for use in a professional or semi-professional working capacity (in our case – mobile DJing). more... DJ Show North Give Away Kam LED Light Screen The 27th of July this year sees the 4th DJ Show North at the new "Saviles" Hall at the Royal Armouries in Leeds. This year's show promises to build on the successes of previous years and boasts a wealth of exhibitors from all levels of the industry eager to show their wares once more. more... DJ Superstore Celebrate Anniversary On Sunday the 20th of July DJ Superstore will be celebrating their 20th Anniversary with an action packed open day. Visitors will be treated to a great DJ day out with free food, free drink and free goody bags. more... LED Messenger The latest LED powered lighting effect from American DJ, the LED Messenger, projects scrolling text messages onto walls ceilings or floors. Using 192 red, green and blue LEDs, the LED Messenger has 10 built-in phrases (Happy Birthday etc.) and can also store 5 user-programmable phrases of up to 30 characters each. more... British DJ Arrested On Suspicion of Piracy The recording industry today welcomed news that the Guardia Civil in Spain have arrested a commercial DJ on suspicion of music piracy. more... Music Business In Decline Global music sales have fallen to their lowest level since 1985, the year that started with ‘I Wanna Know What Love Is’ by Foregner and ended with Shakin Stevens declaring ‘Merry Xmas Everybody’. more... Make Your Lightshow InvincibLED! Introducing the InvincibLED, which is the latest LED lighting effect from Pro Light Concepts’ ACME brand, due to hit the shops in the next couple of months. The compact and lightweight unit projects multi-coloured and fast-moving beams of light from six separate lenses; perfect for adding action to any dance-floor. more... Tickets On Sale For BPM 2008 Advanced tickets are now on sale for BPM, Europe’s biggest event dedicated to DJs. Priced at £8, the tickets not only guarantee entry to both days of the event, but also represent a substantial saving on the £12 on-the-door entrance price; if that isn't enough BPM are giving away a free Slappa CD case with the first 60 orders. more... The End of the CD Single? High street chain Woolworths has decided to stop stocking CD singles due to declining sales. more... Coldplay Announce UK Arena Tour Chris Martin and co. have announced full details of a UK tour, set to take place this winter. Following the release of their fourth album 'Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends' on June 12, the group will play ten arena dates in December. more... Wogan May Quit Eurovision Following Andy Abraham’s defeat in last Saturday’s Eurovision Song Contest, Sir Terry Wogan has cast doubts over his involvement in next year’s competition. The veteran TV and radio presenter has commentated on the competition since the 1970s, but following this year’s broadcast said “frankly I don’t want to be presiding over yet another debacle”. more... Latest Digital Controller Digital DJs really are spoilt for choice when it comes to hardware and software solutions for DJing, with a plethora of manufacturers offering a countless number of products in various sizes and formats. The advantage of this is that every DJ can select the particular hardware/software combination that best fits their preferred way of working. The down side is keeping on top of all the different offerings to ensure that you can be confident that you make the right choice when choosing your gear. The latest hardware controller to be aware of is the XP5 from Finnish manufacturer EKS. more... Cyprus’ DJ Gee Papa sets a date with Guinness World Records Last summer DJ Gee Papa aka George Papapetrou from Nicosia, Cyprus, DJed for an astounding 105 hours in an attempt to take the crown for the world’s Longest Club DJ Marathon. However, his superhuman effort wasn’t officially verified by ‘the ultimate authority on record-breaking achievement’ – Guinness World Records. He was devastated. But, where most people might have given up on the idea, Gee refined his mission for 2008, obtaining sponsorship, media support and, most importantly, booking an official from Guinness World Records to oversee the gig! more... The Next Step In The Evolution Of Social Networking Tonium, the Swedish tech company behind Pacemaker, the pocket-sized DJ system, has announced the launch of the Pacemaker music community. Hosted on www.pacemaker.net, the Pacemaker music community allows members to upload and legally share the mixes of their music, created by them using a Pacemaker or the free Pacemaker Editor software. The Pacemaker music community is the next step in the evolution in social networking. more... Win a Vestax PMC-CX Mixer Signed by Carl Cox To celebrate the recent launch of Sonic Academy Online the team at Sonic HQ are offering the chance to win a Vestax PMC-CX digital four-channel mixer signed by international superstar DJ Carl Cox. more... Worksop retailer joins approved trader scheme Altamar Sound and Light in Worksop is the first retailer to join Nottinghamshire County Council’s approved trader list. The ‘Buy With Confidence’ scheme gives a stamp of approval to businesses who are vetted by trading standards officers. The approved list helps people to avoid some of the less scrupulous traders who may try to rip them off or carry out sub-standard work. more... Martin’s New Easy-to-use Hazer The Magnum 2500 Hz™ is an easy-to-use, plug-and-play hazer that is ideal for mobile DJs. The compact unit utilises a 900W heat exchanger to effortlessly punch out 2500 m³/min of uniform haze for mid-air projection or atmosphere enhancement. more... Final Addition to the Kam LED Effect Range Kam’s new range of LED powered DJ lighting effects is completed by the LED Swingfire, which joins the LED Javelin and LED Kobrascan. The Swingfire features seven lenses, which each project a collection of nine coloured beams, giving the Swingfire a massive 160 degree spread. more... NADJ Launch DJ Scholarships At their recent AGM the National Association of Disc Jockeys (NADJ) announced a new initiative to encourage young people who have an interest in DJing. The Youth Development Program is aimed at introducing young up-coming DJs to the exciting and varied world of DJing and giving them the support they need to find their niche in this industry. more... Another New LED Effect from Kam Following in the footsteps of the LED Javelin, the Kam lighting range has been expanded further with the addition of the new LED Kobrascan. This twin mirror scanning effect produces a stunning display of shapes and patterns, covering walls any floors with movement and colour. more... New Wharfedale Titan Speaker Wharfedale Pro have announced today that their new Titan 8 passive loudspeakers are now available in the UK. The Titan 8 Passive is a 2 way loudspeaker. It features a custom designed, 8” moisture proof low frequency driver and ferrofluid cooled high frequency compression driver, all housed in a distinctive, gas assisted injection moulded enclosure. Like is bigger relatives, the Titan 8 enclosure is designed as a trapezoid, which means that it can be used for effective floor monitoring as well as main PA duties. more... New Kam LED Lighting Effect Mobile DJ equipment manufacturer Kam have recently extended their range of lighting equipment with the addition of a new LED effect unit. The twin lens LED Javelin projects sharp red, green and blue coloured beams, which create a dual moonflower effect that has a wide beam angle allowing it to cover a large area. more... NADJ Give Away £2,500+ DJ Rig On Sunday (27th April) the National Association of Disc Jockeys held their AGM & Trade Show event at the National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham. The highlight of the day was a prize draw with a top prize of a complete DJ rig worth over £2,500 that was taken away b by lucky winner Pete Williams (pictured). more... The Priests sign £1m recording contract Three Roman Catholic priests are set to become stars after signing a £1 million contract with record company Sony BMG. more... Ultimate & Ultimax Under New Ownership The UKs leading manufacturer of ‘Ultimax’ DJ and lifestyle equipment stands, Ultimate Concepts, is under new ownership. Popular industry figure Andy Tain has now been joined by Marc Wilson as the 50% shareholders in the company. more... Martin Launches New Look Website Martin Professional has given its www.martin.com website a thorough makeover. The new look site, optimized for bigger bandwidths and wider screens, features an enlarged format with bigger images, expanded segment pages and a brighter appearance for greater clarity and visual impact. more... Sonic Boom Want to produce your own music? Develop your DJ skills? Learn about specific software? Beginners and experts alike can always do with a bit of extra knowledge here and there, but physical courses can cost a fortune. Not any more, Sonic Academy has launched the ultimate music production video tutorial resource, and it’s being delivered direct to your PC from just £3.49 per tutorial at www.sonicacademy.com. more... DJ Show North 2008 This year sees the North's most established DJ show move venues into the heart of Leeds. DJ Show North's 4th outing will be held at the newly commissioned Saviles Hall at the Royal Armouries museum, and hopes to build on the success of previous years. more... New LED Effects Prolight Concepts have recently announced the expansion of their ‘Equinox’ range with the launch of four new DMX compatible LED powered effects lighting units. Named Radon, Krypton, Cobalt and Carbon, each offers a different effect utilising a varying number of LEDs. more... The MP3 Player debate With iPods seemingly dominating the mp3 player market, a look on independent reviewer – Reevoo’s website tells a very different story. Reevoo.com have analysed over 4000 mp3 player customer reviews and have concluded that Sony are number one when it comes to playing your digital music files. more... MEPs say no to toughening up on illegal downloaders Members of the European Parliament have rejected a proposal to cut the internet connections of people who are persistently caught illegally downloading music. more... Retro 80s Mixes on Virgin Radio Mastermix has teamed up with Virgin Radio to produce a series of mixes that have been playing on the 'JK & Joel Show' for the last four weeks. The mixes are aired EVERY Saturday on the JK & Joel Show on Virgin Radio just after Midday! more... Get a Pacemaker The much anticipated Tonium Pacemaker is now available from DJ stores across the UK. Specifically designed for DJs, the Pacemaker is a portable digital music player with an impressive 120Gb of storage capacity and a host of features to allow advanced music manipulation. more... Numark Launch Next Generation of DJ Player At this year’s Frankfurt Musik Messe exhibition Numark announced their latest product, the DDS80 – a rack-mountable digital music player that is perfect for mobile DJs who want the ability to play from CDs, hard drive, iPod, USB sticks, and infact nearly any USB compatible digital media. more... Mastermix of the Last Decade's Best Dance The latest addition to the Mastermix 'Grandmaster' series features a collection of the biggest commercial dance anthems of the last decade. Grandmaster Dance is a ready-mixed disc of 30 floor-filling tracks, which is available for £20 from your local dealer or the Mastermix website. more... D&M Holdings Acquires Allen & Heath UK D&M Holdings, the Japanese company behind Denon DJ have announced that they have completed the acquisition of Allen & Heath. Although this is unlikely to have an immediate effect on the UK market, it may see future product releases that combine Allen & Heath mixer wizardry with Denon’s DJ player know-how. more... Latest Software Release from PCDJ PCDJ DEX is the brand new software mixing program from PCDJ for both beginners and professional DJs. Designed from the ground up with customer features and skins that make it quick and easy to choose the mode that is best for your DJ needs. more... Phase One DJ Store Honoured with Business Award Darlington based DJ Store Phase One have recently won a prestigious Tees Valley business award for use of internet and E-commerce within a business. The award was presented at a black tie awards dinner in March and has secured the company a place in the North East Business Awards final that will take place on the 1st of May. more... National Association of DJs AGM 2008 This year's NADJ AGM & Trade Show will take place on Sunday 27th April at the National Motorcycle Museum, near the NEC in Birmingham, B92 0EJ. There will be three rooms this year, the loud room, the medium room and the presentation room. more... The Stones Shine A Light All four members of legendary rock band The Rolling Stones turned out yesterday (3rd April) for the London premiere of their big screen rockumentary ‘Shine A Light’. Mick, Keith, Charlie and Ronnie were greeted on the red carpet outside the West End premiere by hundreds of fans and joined for the screening by a host of celebrity guests. more... Pioneer MEP-7000 The MEP-7000, which is the latest new equipment release from Pioneer is now available from online retailers and shops across the UK and is aimed squarely at professional mobile DJs. MEP stands for ‘Multi Entertainment Player’, with the new unit supporting playback from traditional discs, USB storage devices and also control over software based DJ applications. more... Latest Innovation from American DJ Following in the footsteps of their SDJ-1 compact flash player, reviewed on page 62 of the current issue of Pro Mobile (28), American DJ have incorporated an SD card mp3 player into their latest four channel DJ mixer. more... Mastermix Professional Decades Specialist DJ music suppliers Mastermix have recently added 30 new CDs to their ‘Professional Series’. The Professional Decades Discs are split between the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and 00s, with six discs for each decade. more... BPM 2008 Following the success of the first event in 2007, BPM will return to Donington Park Exhibition centre over the weekend of Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th October 2008. more... Martin Launch New Fog Machine Martin’s Magnum line of fog machines is now complete with the introduction of the mid-range Magnum 850. This replacement for Martin’s popular Magnum 800 fogger, upgraded with new electronics and a new design to match the rest of the Magnum family, is Martin’s latest fog solution for mobile DJs, clubs, bars and bands. more... Leona Lewis tops US Chart X Factor winner Leona Lewis has become the first UK female solo artist in more than 20 years to top Billboard’s Hot 100 chart in America. Her single ‘Bleeding Love’, which is released through Syco/J Records in the states, has climbed 7 places to reach the top spot on the newly-announced chart, making it only the second single by a British act in the last decade to top the chart. The track, which was last year's best-selling single in the UK, was actually released in the US six weeks ago. more... Semi-automated VJing Software developer Oliver Woodman has released version 1.0 of NoiseCradle, a semi-automated software VJ. NoiseCradle combines audio driven visualizations with user imported images and videos. By constructing a graph of visual building blocks the user is able to quickly and easily construct custom visualisations, which can be branded for a particular DJ, venue or event. NoiseCradle is driven by audio captured in real-time from a microphone, line-in or media player. more... Numark Launch iPod Turntable Numark have recently launched the TTi turntable, which includes a Universal Dock for iPod, USB audio interface, metal platter and pitch control, making it one of the most versatile turntables ever produced. This is the ideal way for DJs to convert their old vinyl record collections into modern digital files. more... Forthcoming NADJ Branch meetings The National Association of DJs have a host of meetings planned for March and April that will be taking place throughout the country. Why not pop along to your local meeting, see the latest products, chat with fellow DJs, and get to know what the NADJ have to offer. more... Legendary Venue Set To Close The Mayor of London, Ken Livingstone, has confirmed that the London Astoria venue has to be demolished to make way for a new underground network. more... BCX-DJ Demonstrations If you are interested in BCX-DJ, the DJing software reviewed in Pro Mobile issue 26, then now’s your chance to find out more. Dave Hoffman from BCX will be visiting retailers across the country throughout March offering personal demonstrations. more... Extra Bright Martin MAC The new MAC 2000 Wash XB™ from Martin is a 1500W Fresnel that takes the proven qualities of the MAC 2000 Wash and adds even greater brightness. The XB is a lighting unit suitable for the very biggest of mobile operations working in the biggest of venues. New efficient fans, ballast and starter combine with proven MAC 2000 modularity, optics and effects to produce the most advanced wash light on the market - and all in the same compact MAC 2000 design. The XB will see its official launch at the Pro Light + Sound exhibition in Frankfurt from March 12-15. more... RNID Launch New Campagn The RNID (Royal National Institute For Deaf People) are warning DJs and their customers that loud music could be destroying their hearing. more... Protect Your iDJ2 on the Road Numark have recently launched a custom designed flightcase especially for their iDJ2 USB / iPod mixer (reviewed in Pro Mobile issue 27). The iDJ2 Road Case is the ideal way for iDJ2 owners to protect their investment while out on the road. more... American DJ Launch in UK For the first time ever, over 1000 American DJ and American Audio products will be available from hundreds of stores across the UK. more... Arctic Monkeys Clear Up At The NME Awards Last night's NME awards took place in the initmate indigo venue, followed by a 'Big Gig' in the 02 arena headlined by The Manic Street preachers who were awarded with the 'Godlike Genius Award'. more... Dave Clark Five Frontman Dies Dave Clark Five's lead singer Mike Smith died of pneumonia yesterday (February 28), just two weeks before his band was to be inducted into the US Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. more... NME Awards Nominees There are just a few hours to go before the Shockwaves NME Awards 2008 get underway at the IndigO2 arena in London at 4pm (GMT) today (February 28). more... Government Toughens up on Illegal Downloaders People in the UK who go online and illegally download music may have their internet access cut under plans being considered by the government. more... SEDA AGM The next meeting of SEDA, the South East DJ Association, will take place on Sunday 16th March and will be their annual general meeting. All existing members are encouraged to attend and visitors are always welcome. more... American Audio SDJ-1 The newest product to hit our shores from across the pond is the American Audio SDJ-1; a revolutionary SD card player that will let you carry your music library around on an SD card the size of a postage stamp. more... Loudspeaker Show III Following in the success of last year's event, the confirmed date for the next Coalville Loudspeaker Show is Sunday the 9th of March at the Charnwood Arms Hotel, Coalville, Nr Leicester. more... Prolight LED Screen Prolight have recently released information about their first LED light screen. The Syncro Panel is a portable LED panel for mobile DJs supplied in its own carrying case. Just open the case and you have a 32-segment LED panel that can be mounted overhead or set on a surface to project a vibrant, colour-changing light show. Operable with a standard DMX-512 controller, the 2-channel unit can create virtually any hue imaginable via RGB colour mixing. more... Chauvet Launch New Centrepiece The introduction of the Vue™ VI by CHAUVET aims to take the pain out of centerpiece effects. This 6-channel DMX fixture features LED illumination, built-in automated programs, individual control of red, green, and blue LEDs for each pod, and a very wide beam angle. more... Martin smartMAC Clever solutions to old problems are what make the Martin smartMAC™ smart. The new smartMAC from Martin is an extremely bright, fanless 150 W profile luminaire offering a number of unique performance and economic benefits. SmartMAC will liven up any space while reducing operating costs. more... Pioneer CDJ-400 Pioneer chose last year's BPM event to launch the latest addition to their CDJ range of tabletop DJ CD players. The CDJ-400 is a flexible, affordable and feature packed player ideal for mobile DJs who want the creative potential of the top-end CDJs, but don't have the budget. more... New Hardware Controller from Vestax Following the launch of the Vestax VCI-100 Midi Controller, Vestax has created a smart cut down version in the form of the VCM-100. more... Martin Mania Launch New Effect Martin Professional has recently announced the release of the newest addition to the Mania series of effects. The Mania EF4 is a new flower effect designed for anywhere decorative lighting is desired - clubs, live performances, parties, DJs, events etc. more... BPM Seminar Announcement Pro Mobile can now exclusively announce the second speaker confirmed for the mobile DJ focused seminar stream that will take place at the forthcoming BPM event. Paul Martyn is a dynamic, highly experienced and well respected professional entertainer, who has performed at many of the countries most prestigious venues. Paul performs as a DJ, a solo vocalist, a saxophonist and as part of a popular function band – meaning that he is well versed in the world of mobile entertainment. more... Prolight Launch New LED Effects Prolight Concepts have recently launched a whole host of new additions to their ACME DJ effect lighting range, all powered by LEDs. more... NADJ Staffordshire Meeting The NADJ are teaming up with DJ and Karaoke gear retailer Cookies to host the inaugural meeting of the Staffordshire NADJ. Taking place on Monday the 6th of August at The Borough Arms Hotel in Newcastle-Under-Lyme, this will be a great opportunity for local DJs to get together and find out more about the NADJ. more... Pro Mobile Needs You! We have received some great feedback on the ‘Home Made’ feature in the current issue of Pro Mobile; it seems that Jim wasn’t the only person to create his own lighting controller ‘back in the day’! However, despite the popularity of the feature, at the moment it looks as if ‘Home Made’ will not be returning in the next issue of Pro Mobile. This is not an editorial decision, but simply because no one else has come forward with another piece of DIY DJ gear. more... Pro Mobile Launch Bookstore Pro Mobile have recently launched a book store, where visitors will be able to purchase a number of titles related specifically to the mobile DJ industry. more... BPM Tickets go on Sale Tickets for the forthcoming BPM event are now available to buy online and from the show’s retail partners at a price of £8.00. BPM will be the largest DJ exhibition ever to occur in the UK and will take place over the weekend of Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th November 2007 at Donington Park Exhibition Centre in the Midlands. more... DJ Show North Auction DJ Show North have teamed up with the Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy Charity to help raise some money for this very good cause. This will be done by way of a Grand Auction at this year's DJ Show North event. more... Hard To Find Records Relaunch Hard to Find Records, Birmingham’s best-loved DJ equipment and Dance Music vinyl Mecca, is about to get even better. Their refurbished store on Upper Gough Street will re-open on June 23rd. more... London Calling 2007 London Calling is a dance music conference and this year the event is taking place at Earl’s Court on 28th and 29th June. more... Pro Mobile exclusive on dMIX-300 Pro Mobile readers will be some of the first to get the lowdown on the new dMIX-300, which its makers Cortex claim to be the first true all-in-one mixing solution for iPod®. more... Pro Mobile Present Seminar Programme At BPM We are pleased to announce that Pro Mobile will be hosting a series of seminars at the forthcoming BPM event at Donington Park, in the midlands. BPM will be the biggest event of its kind to be staged in the UK and the Pro Mobile Seminar programme will present educational content dedicated to mobile DJs. more... New EVL Lasers EVL have recently launched two new products, adding to their ever growing collection. The NLDJ range features two lasers – the 80G which is an 80mw green laser, and the 100RGY which is a 100mw red, green and yellow laser. Both units were previewed at the recent NADJ AGM and are now in stock an available for purchase. more... DJ Competition Website launched The very first DJ competition website of it’s kind in the UK where not only do the DJs win prizes, but charities benefit as well! more... Save Money When You Join The Disc Jockey Association The long awaited Disc Jockey Association launched yesterday after three years of development. We first let Pro Mobile readers know about this new association in our March/April issue, but it is now fully open for business and readers who choose to join can benefit from a discount from their membership fee. more... M-Audio X-Session Pro DJ Controller Now Includes Torq LE Software M-Audio announced recently that its X-Session™ Pro MIDI controller now ships with Torq™ LE software, a streamlined version of the company’s popular Torq software for DJs. more... NADJ AGM The NADJ AGM Show is to be held at the prestigious National Motor Cycle Museum, Conference Centre on Sunday 29th April 2007 more... Apollo Light and Sound Open Weekend Apollo Light and Sound has moved to a new, larger showroom and are having an open weekend beginning at the end of this week. more... Five Free MixMash DVDs with Pioneer’s DVJ-1000 MixMash, a supplier of music videos and ambient visuals on DVD has teamed up with digital deck market-leader Pioneer to bring an exclusive offer to VJs and DJs. more... iKEY Audio Announces New Product Line Expansion GCI Technologies recently announced the expansion of their iKEY Audio digital recording and audio accessories brand to include a new series of professional self-powered active studio monitors, the M-Series. One of the highlights of this year’s NAMM show in America, the M-Series was designed with the cost-conscious remixer/producer and home theatre enthusiast in mind, offering exceptional full-range sound quality at a competitive price point for its class. more... New Mixer From Vestax Evolution of the popular Vestax PCV-275 4-Channel Mixer has led to the development of the brand’s superb new PMC-280 Performance Mixer. more... Pro DJ Show The Pro DJ Show is the brain child of Phil Hulton, who was heavily involved in the organisation of the Mobile DJ Show in Coalville back in 2005. Taking place at the Conference Centre at Lancaster University on Sunday 25th March, the show will combine trade stands with the opportunity to buy equipment from local retailers and also an educational element. more... Police to Reunite The Police plan to reunite to perform at next month's Grammy Awards, an appearance widely believed to be a precursor to a full-blown world tour later this year to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the release of the band's first single, "Roxanne." more... NADJ North East Branch Meeting The North East branch of the NADJ will be meeting at The Aston Hotel, Coatham Munderville, Darlington, Co. Durham, DL1 3NL on Monday 5th February 2007, 7:30 for an 8pm start. Come along to meet your fellow DJs and discuss the issues that affect your career over a pint or two. more... EMSL Open Evening This Wednesday 31st January Pro Mobile advertiser and stockist East Midlands Sound and Light in Grantham, Lincolnshire will be hosting an Open Evening. This will be a great chance to visit the store, meet the staff, enjoy their hospitality and pick up a bargain or two. more... New rules transform Official Singles Chart Just days after X-Factor winner Leona Lewis’s A Moment Like This became the fastest ever selling download in the UK, the Official UK Charts entered a new era on January 1 with new rules expected to further drive interest in the singles market. more... New Event for DJs 2007 will see the launch of BPM, a brand new national event for DJs, producers, artistes and performers. more... iPhone Launched After years of speculation, Apple has finally revealed its long-awaited iPhone. The ultra-slim phone (11.6mm) actually has no buttons. It is controlled by a 3.5inch touchscreen display with a proximity sensor turning off the controls when it's near your face. As with the iPod Nano, it comes with 4GB or 8GB of storage and iTunes, but also Bluetooth, automatic WiFi, a 2 megapixel camera and quad-band GSM radio. more... MDJS 2007 Sunday 6th January Tomorrow (Sunday 6th January) Entertainment House will host their forth annual ‘Mobile DJ Show’ in Lacey Green Millennium Hall, located across from their shop premises in Buckinghamshire. more... The Darkness reveal their new singer Further to the Pro Mobile news story in which we reported that Justin Hawkins had left the Darkness, we can now reveal that he has been replaced. more... New Guns n' Roses album release date announced After a 13 year wait, Axl Rose has announced that Guns n' Roses long-awaited album Chinese Democracy will be out on March 6. His management had hinted that the album, which cost a reported $13 million to make, would be ready before Christmas. more... X Factor Winner Decided Singing sensation Leona Lewis has been crowned the winner of the X Factor talent show, gaining 60% of the vote. The receptionist, whose voice has been likened to Whitney Houston, sang the Americans chart-topper I Will Always Love You as well as Celine Dion's All By Myself. She also gave a rendition of A Million Love Songs alongside Take That. more... Girl bands team up Girls Aloud and the Sugababes are teaming up to make a charity track for Comic Relief, the Daily Star has revealed. The two bands are recording a top secret song together to be released as the official Comic Relief anthem next year. more... Suggs signs up for Virgin Radio Show Virgin Radio have signed up former Madness lead singer Suggs for a daily two-hour afternoon show. He will take over from Neil Francis, who has been doing the afternoon show for three years. more... Classic Disco Effect Taken to Extreme It has been recently confirmed that Imaginative events have created the largest disco ball in the world. The ball, weighing in at a whopping 1.5tons entered the Guinness book of world records on October 13th. more... The Ultimate DJ Bling! Launching this month, CrystalRoc is a new company offering DJs and performers the ultimate fashion accessory – crystal covered decks, microphones and instruments. Setting the trend for this new fashion statement, Kylie Minogue is currently using a crystallised Sennheiser SKM 5200 mic on her Showgirl Homecoming tour, which started in Sydney on Saturday 11th November. more... Take That Top the Charts Ten years later and following a massive tour earlier in the year, Take That are back at the top of the charts with their new single ‘Patience’. The group knocked Akon and Eminem off the top spot to notch up their 9th No 1 single. more... NADJ North West Meeting The North West branch of the NADJ will be meeting at Cheshire County Sports Club, Plas Newton Lane, Chester, CH2 1PR on Tuesday 28th November 2006, 7:30 for an 8pm start. Members, guests and visitors are all welcome. more... Make Art from Your Record Covers Artvinyl is a new concept in interior design for DJs and music lovers. The Artvinyl frames are designed to fit a 12" record sleeve and feature a unique 'Play & Display' design that allows the content to be changed without taking the frame off the wall. The people at Art Vinyl are currently running a competition to give away a triple pack of their ingenious frames. more... Faithless Podcast To promote the release of new single 'Bombs' eclectic dance act Faithless have recorded a special interview with Radio 1 DJ Colin Murray that is available as a free Podcast. The interview with band members Maxi Jazz, Sister Bliss and Rollo covers the bands past, present and future. more... Vegas Baby! If you are looking forward to a busy Christmas packed with lucrative work, why not give yourself something to look forward to in the New Year? The annual Mobile Beat Las Vegas DJ show will take place from the 20th to the 22nd of February in 2007. This is almost certainly the biggest DJ conference in the US and it is held in the party capital of the world. more... Duran Duran team up with Justin Timberlake 'Rio' and other hits from the iconic 80's band Duran Duran are staple fodder for mobile DJs. However, the band are not relying on their past success and are working with current pop icon Justin Timberlake and producer of the moment Timberland on tracks for their next album. more... NADJ Yorkshire Meeting - Tuesday 14th November Are you a Hobbyist, Amateur, Professional, Part Time, or Full Time DJ? Members, Guests and Visitors are invited to attend the third meeting of the NADJ Yorkshire branch. Come along and meet fellow DJs and discuss the issues that affect your career as a Disc Jockey over a pint or two. more... Ms Dynamite in High Speed Crash RnB performer Ms Dynamite was airlifted to a hospital in Northampton following a high speed crash on Sunday (12-11-06). The accident happened during filming for Sky One's reality TV show "The Race". The show ended on Sunday following a week long run and involved two teams of five celebrities competing at the Silverstone racing circuit in various vehicles. more... Pioneer CDJ Update Due to feedback from users, Pioneer has recently upgraded the operating firmware for their CDJ-1000MK3 and CDJ-800MK2 players. more... Pro Mobile: Must Have Issue 20 will see the introduction of a new feature to the pages of Pro Mobile. The idea of 'Pro Mobile: Must Have' is to provide DJs with a musical 'crib sheet' of essential tracks. This won't be a playlist, as we all know that one of a DJ's key skills is the ability to play the right track at the right time - and there is no way to pre-plan that. Instead it will provide up-and-coming DJs with a list of tracks that they must have in their collection and also provide a helping hand to jog the memory of established DJs out on the road. more... Do you have what it takes to run your own Record Company? Fantasy Music manager is an online game that puts you in control of your own record company. You can pick your roster of stars to manage from the likes of Lilly Allen, Scissor Sisters and Madonna. more... Justin Hawkins quits The Darkness The Darkness front man Justin Hawkins has quit the band following a stint in drug rehabilitation. The catsuit-wearing star has been off illegal substances for nine weeks after checking into a London rehab clinic. He said it would be "damaging" to his recovery to stay in the group. more... Take That to Release Single Take That have announced the release dates for their first single and studio album in more than a decade. The band will release the single Patience on November 20, a week before their album Beautiful World - featuring writing contributions from every band member - is released on November 27. more... New Jamiroquai Album 'High Times', the latest album release from Jamiroquai is due out on November 6th. The album features the bands collection of 17 singles spanning from 1992 to 2006 with the addition of two new tracks. more... Download Music Videos A range of music videos from Sony BMG will be made available for on-demand access on BT’s next-generation TV service, BT Vision, due to launch this autumn. The videos will also be available from November through the BT Vision Download Store, a service providing music downloads to PCs and Microsoft-compatible portable devices. more... Beatles to release new album Get ready for a whole new generation requesting Beatles tracks, because even though half the members are deceased, the beatles are set to release a new album; ‘Love’ in November. more... Denon DJ Launch New Product in Malta At the beginning of September while much of the industry was ensconced in Earls Court, Denon DJ staged the European launch for their new professional multimedia player and controller, the DN-HD2500, on the idyllic Mediterranean island of Malta. more... Special Flightcase For Pioneer DVD-1000s Flightcase specialists 5 Star have produced another high end console based around Pioneer professional DJ products. The brand new Pioneer DVJ-1000 player is the focal point for this particular console, which houses two of the new units along with the popular DJM-800 mixer – allowing DJs to integrate visuals into their sets. more... Bacardi DJ Since its initial launch in 2001, BACARDI DJ has gone on to become the original interactive online music mixer and DJ competition in the UK. On 1st September, BACARDI Rum unveiled the 2006 version of its interactive online music mixer. This new and improved version boasts an on-line DJ contest & cutting-edge technology including the ability to download your favorite mixes as an MP3. more... Copyright EJ Media 2003 - 2012

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