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The magazine for producers, engineers & recording musicians | 05 July 2009


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Traktor Pro
MTM 70

Native Instruments Traktor Pro
NI’s flagship digital DJ tool now has a revised interface and a rack-full of top-class effects, but can it cut it on the dance floor? Hollin Jones hits the decks.

  MPC5000
MTM 66

AKAI MPC5000
AKAI is the firm behind the legendary MPC series, but how will its new flagship MPC5000 fare? Hollin Jones digs in.

Xone:2D
MTM 66

Allen & Heath Xone:2D
Digital DJs are increasingly wanting more hands-on control over their setup. Hollin Jones finds out if the Xone:2D delivers.

  MPD32
MTM 64

AKAI MPD32
Take two boxes into the studio? AKAI thinks not with its new MPD32 pad and control surface, as Hollin Jones discovers…

CDJ-400
MTM 61

Pioneer CDJ-400
DJ’ing is more popular than ever and the CDJ-400 looks to take digital disc spinning even further. Hollin Jones investigates...

  Traktor Scratch
MTM 55

Native Instruments Traktor Scratch
Native Instruments has decided to go it alone in the DJ market, but can its Traktor Scratch rise above the competition? Mike Hillier cues up...

Torq Conectiv
MTM 52

M-Audio Torq Conectiv
M-Audio takes on the big guns of digital DJ’ing with a hardware/software bundle that aims to provide you with all you need to hit the clubs. Mike Hillier cues up...

  X-Session Pro
MTM 46

M-Audio X-Session Pro
The venerable X-Session DJ controller has undergone a much-anticipated makeover. Mike Hillier goes Pro...

KAOSS Pad KP3
MTM 46

Korg KAOSS Pad KP3
Korg’s popular KAOSS Pad has had a makeover and boasts a raft of new features. Hollin Jones checks out the KP3.

  Monome 40h
MTM 46

Monome Monome 40h
If a fully customisable multi-purpose controller is what you need, have a look at the 40h. JoE Silva gets his hands dirty...

d.2
MTM 42

Mackie d.2
Mackie has jumped headfirst into the DJ arena with the d.2 two-channel mixer. Mike Hillier unleashes his decks.

  MC-808
MTM 41

Roland MC-808
Roland’s latest Groovebox is packed with earth-shaking electronic sounds and even boasts motorised faders. Hollin Jones puts the MC-808 through its paces...

Traktor DJ Studio 3
MTM 37

Native Instruments Traktor DJ Studio 3
Digital DJ’ing is starting to take over the club scene, and Native Instruments is leading the charge. Hollin Jones spins up Traktor DJ Studio 3...

  SP-404
MTM 37

Roland SP-404
Roland’s new SP-404 takes sampling out of the studio and onto the stage. Mark Cousins hooks up his decks and puts it through its paces...

Live 5
MTM 30

Ableton Live 5
The all-in-one production and performance phenomenon reaches the fab Five. Markkus Rovito takes a break from warping to tell you all about it.

  Digital Audio Interface
MTM 29

PVDJ Digital Audio Interface
The world of the DJ continues to evolve, as digital technology gains ground in vinyl’s long-held territory. James Summers takes the DAI for a spin.

FinalScratch 2
MTM 28

Stanton FinalScratch 2
Working as a DJ used to mean carrying boxes of precious vinyl from gig to gig – as well as your decks, mixer and other gear. James Summers lightens the load.

  PCDJ FX
MTM 14

Visiosonic PCDJ FX
The virtual DJ deck is becoming almost as ubiquitous as the virtual recording studio. Dan Goldstein takes a sophisticated new package for a spin…

Traktor DJ Studio 2.5
MTM 13

Native Instruments Traktor DJ Studio 2.5
Is it really possible to DJ professionally armed with only a laptop and a copy of Traktor DJ Studio? Hollin Jones ditches his vinyl collection and finds out…

  Midistream
MTM 11

Kenton Electronics Midistream
Offering low-latency, long-distance control, the Midistream looks set to break records. Keith Gemmell takes it to the limit…

MXLV69 Microphone
MTM 07

Marshall Electronics MXLV69 Microphone
Valve technology and vintage warmth all for just over £300? Pete Crisp enters the vacuum...

     

 


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