Gear

ALL-IN-ONE

Pioneer DJ, an AlphaTheta Corporation brand, has released the XDJ-RX3 all-in-one DJ system. The 2-channel unit features an advanced 10.1-inch touch screen and inherits the flexibility and practicality of its predecessor, while including new features from the CDJ-3000 multi-player and the DJM-900NXS2 mixer. Other key features include: touchscreen with new interface; Release FX mode, which can instantly change the energy of the DJ’s mix; color on jog display gives DJ’s a visual grasp of track info; more Beat FX and Color FX; and USB Hardware Unlock, which allows DJs to use rekordbox Performance mode for free. Support for Serato DJ Pro is included and will be available in early 2022. Pioneer DJ Americas 2050 W 190th St #109 Torrance, CA 90504 (424) 488-0480 www.pioneerdj.com

TO THE AIR

ColorKey, distributed by Mixware, has introduced the Air Series, a vibrant ecosystem of easy-touse, battery-powered, wireless DMX lighting fixtures and wireless DMX hub for the ultimate wire-free lighting experience. All Air Series fixtures include a 2.4GHz transceiver, which allows your light to communicate and your events to be seen without wires and cables. They also feature long-lasting Lithium-Ion batteries that can run for up to 20 hours on a single color, or up to six hours running all colors. Air Series fixtures include AirPar Hex 4 uplight, AirBar Hex 6 uplight, AirPar COB QUAD uplight, and AirPad QUAD centerpiece. Mixware, LLC 11070 Fleetwood St, Unit F Sun Valley, CA 91352 (818) 578-4030 www.mixware.net

THE NUGE!

NUGEN Audio has released the Focus Elements plug-in bundle, which offers a collective of audio tools ideally suited for small/home studios. Powered by NUGEN technology, these budget-friendly, streamlined versions of the brand’s popular Focus bundle plug-ins include Stereoizer, Stereoplacer and Monofilter. Stereoizer Elements provides instant stereo enhancement with the assurance of mono compatibility and no artifacts. Stereoplacer is ideal for restoration projects, as it allows users to fix poor recordings, reposition complex audio and reconstruct the stereo image from a mono source. Monofilter is a bass-management solution that enables users to sharpen, define and align the bass into a tight, transparent mix. NUGEN Audio Airdale House Business Centre Burley, Leeds LS4 2EW UK 44 113 357 2250 www.nugenaudio.com

DATA-DRIVEN DJS

Thank You DJ is a software that aims to empower DJs with datadriven event analytics. Perfect for mobile jocks, the software provides DJs the tools to give their guests a personalized experience. The easy-to-use experience features a dashboard for DJs to manage events, analytics (most-requested songs/artists, etc.), and guest tips/ payments, as well as a guest web experience to search and request songs directly from their mobile devices at or before an event. Thank You DJ offers two membership levels – Free (capped at 10 events) and Premium (all features). Thank You DJ www.thankyoudj.com

POWERED SERIES

JBL Professional, a Harman Brand, has released its EON700 Series of active, portable loudspeaker and subwoofer systems with Bluetooth. With four models available, including the 10-inch EON710, the 12-inch EON712 and the 15-inch EON715 powered PA speakers and the 18-inch EON718S subwoofer, EON700 systems work for mobile entertainers, small venues, and sound providers.

STUDIO CANS

Sennheiser has launched a new pair of professional headphones for mixing, editing and mastering – the HD 400 PRO studio reference headphones. To ease long sessions, the HD 400 PRO features a comfortable and lightweight openback design fitted with soft velour ear pads. The unit includes both coiled and straight detachable cables, allowing the headphones to adapt to different use preferences. The cans feature a wide frequency response of 6 to 38,000 Hz to give music producers the full account of their mix. Sennheiser 1 Enterprise Dr. Old Lyme, CT 06371 (860) 434-9190 www.sennheiser.com For the series, JBL uses the latest acoustic science, transducer designs, cabinet materials and advanced DSP and control technologies in a fully professional, highly flexible, easy-to-use, portable system. Harman Professional 8500 Balboa Blvd Northridge, CA 91329 (818) 894-8850 www.jblpro.com

FROSTED BARS

The new Frost FX BARS from Eliminator Lighting feature two LED effects combined into a single linear fixture. Set to get

GET FRAMED

Germany’s Glorious, makers of furniture for DJs, producers and vinyl lovers, has released its stylish Vinyl Frame Set, which lets your most beautiful records take center-stage in an appropriate frame. With its sturdy plastic construction with glass covers, these sets of 12-inch-record frames will spice up your office, studio or home. Sold in threeframe sets, the frames are easy-to-mount, available with wide-frame borders in black, white and rosewood versions, and captivating due its simple, but stylish looks. Global Distribution GmbH & Co. KG Schuckerstrasse 28 48153 Münster, Germany 49 251 609930 www.Glorious.de

the party started in bars, clubs and entertainment centers, as well as road gigs for mobile DJs and event companies, the bars come in two models – the Frost FX BAR W (white) and the Frost BAR RGBW (color mixing). Each Frost FX BAR measures 1 meter in length and packs in 14 3-watt LEDs spaced equally across the front of the fixture. When illuminated, these LEDs cause the whole front fascia of the fixture to glow. The combination of these effects allows both tight beam projections and eye-candy color chases to be generated. ADJ Products 6122 S Eastern Ave Commerce, CA 90040 (323) 582-2650 www.adj.com

THRASHED!

Mackie has released the Thrash series of active loudspeakers. Both units in the series – the 12-inch Thrash212 and the 15-inch Thrash215 – offer 1,300 watts of power with flexible XLR/TRS combo inputs and durable construction. Other features include: high-performance woofers; titanium compression drivers; standard pole mount, four handles for easy loading; dual-angle monitor wedge; rotatable grille badge; and thermal limiter. Mackie 16220 Wood-Red Road NE Woodinville, WA 98072 (425) 892-6500 www.mackie.com

PRODUCTION APP

Moog Music has introduced Animoog Z, a new production and performance app for iOS & macOS. This new synth invites creators to explore new concepts of multi-dimensional sound design and music production. An evolution of the award-winning iOS

MUSIC DISCOVERY

ZIPDJ has launched ZIPDJ PRO, an entirely rebuilt version of the subscription-based, musicdiscovery platform that’s been around for nearly 15 years. ZIPDJ PRO offers major core updates with new features, improved application speed/stability, and a new look to enhance up the v3 update of 2020. New features include: a software overhaul, bringing a new music-discovery experience; advanced search and filtering for easier and faster discovery; Favorite & Follows, which provides valuable feedback for record labels; Playlists, which allows DJs to organize music into lists; and Advanced Mobile Optimization. ZIPDJ www.zipdj.com app, Animoog, the new app expands on the original app, but makes the experience more streamlined, intuitive, and powerful by adding new innovative features to the sound engine and visuals. It features a three-dimensional space for the sound path, built-in timbre-editor and recorder, increased polyphony, modulation, and much more. Moog Music 160 Broadway St. Asheville, NC 28801 (828) 251-0090 www.moogmusic.com

SOCIALS ANALYTICS FOR DJS

Viberate, the data-specialization platform founded by world-renowned techno DJ/producer UMEK, has announced the latest addition: a comprehensive social-media analytics tool for DJ/artists and their teams. DJs and music pros of all sorts can work with up-to-date information via the Viberate platform, where all the important Instagram, Tik Tok, Twitter, and Facebook metrics, such as audience demographics, fanbase growth through time, and top-performing posts are rounded up and neatly visualized in a single tool. Viberate 30 Broadwick St. London W1F 9JB UK www.viberate.com