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If you've been in the market for Pioneer or QSC gear this year, you already know they're even harder to get ahold of than just about anything in the realm of DJ & sound equipment(which is in short supply as it is these days). Well we've got some hopefully exciting news for some of  you: We've got (as of writing this) QSC K12.2 and K10.2 powered spe..

We are extremely excited to announce that we will be hosting a very special DJ workshop during Portland Hip Hop Week, featuring none other than the legendary Grand Wizzard Theodore! This very special class and meet & greet happens Tuesday, 8/23 from 5:00-7:00 PM. Many thanks to our good friend and co-founder of PDX Hip Hop Week, DJ OG One, for maki..

From Pioneer:The DJM-S5 inherits a familiar layout to the flagshipDJM-S11 two-channel scratch style DJ mixer and features a vibrant red-glossy design revealing the ornate construction of Pioneer DJ’s MAGVEL FADER PRO. The large effect levers on the DJM-S5 are the same size as DJM-S11levers, and control up to 57 different effects in Serato DJ Pro in..

Pioneer recently announced the release of a fresh, all white version of their flagship standalone DJ controller. The new units are functionally identical to the original XDJ-XZ and will retail for $2499.00. A simple color swap might not seem like a big deal for some, but an all white console offers a decent amount of appeal to some DJs, especially ..

Standalone MPC – No Computer Required    |   Powerful Multicore System from the MPC Live and MPC X    |   16 Velocity Sensitive RGB Pads    |   Brilliant 7” Multi-Touch Display    |   2 GB RAM, 2GB Onboard Storage, 2GB pre-installed content    |   Mac & PC Controller for MPC Software (included)    |   Stereo Line Level Inputs    |   MIDI In & MIDI..

Prep, Play and Scratch—Anywhere, anytime! The Ultimate Pocket DJ Controller! DJ2GO2 Touch is a portable, pocket-sized DJ controller with the ability to scratch on capacitive touch jog wheels. With a built-in sound card and Serato DJ Lite software, it fits perfectly in front of your laptop. Professional DJs loved its predecessor—DJ2GO2—when it..

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Bring Music into Your Life with Alexa Technology GO:PIANO with Alexa Built-in introduces a smart new approach to playing and learning the piano, making the experience easier and more engaging than ever before. This fun portable instrument can be played anywhere around your home and sounds amazing thanks to Roland’s acclaimed piano sound engine. ..

  This update includes three new features which will make mixing itself easier, as well as understanding Serato DJ software and how to use it to its full potential. Beatgrids A Beatgrid is a series of markers that point to the location of beats within the track. Beatgrids are set automatically during the analyzing process but can also be..

          There's been a lot to get excited about in the last few TRAKTOR DJ 2 updates. The new much-requested mix recorder lets you record sets with a tap and save them, ready to share. Track-e..

QSC Adds Powerful KS118 Active Subwoofer to KS Series Family Third model in Series features impressive, high-output, low-frequency performance for mobile entertainment, AV production and club/venue applications.   Succeeding the highly acclaimed KW181 model, QSC is pleased to introduce the KS118 active subwoofer, the newest member of the KS ..

  Level up with the DDJ-XP2 add-on DJ controller for rekordbox dj and Serato DJ Pro. No matter which DJ application you’re used to, this DJ hardware will enable you to get more out of it than ever before. This DDJ-XP1 evolution adds to the functionality of the original, without sacrificing the intuitive layout and solid build quality. Its sturdy..