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All the breaks you can poke a needle at
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This site has got to be one of the most useful resources for all you crate diggers out there. The-Breaks AKA the rap sample FAQ is a leading website with a huge database of hip hop, rap, funk, soul, jazz and reggae tracks conveniently archived for easy search. Anyone visiting the site can search for their favourite artist or song and it will output all the sampled artists in that track. You can also search in reverse to see which hip hop artists sampled a certain track/artist. This is awesome if you want to find the original tracks to hip hop songs so you can put your own spin on it or rock the crowd with some funky old beats. I guess the hard part is then finding it on vinyl (unless you use Serato Scratch or Final Scratch…). Make sure you check out The-Breaks.com to be in the know!
Numark Virtual Vinyl
Numark have announced the release of Virtual Vinyl, utilizing their established software - Cue. The Virtual Vinyl package includes Cue as well as the hardware interface and control vinyl to allow turntablists to scratch and mix digital audio and video files. Alongside other packages like Serato Scratch Live by Rane and Final Scratch by Stanton (and more recently Traktor Scratch) there is now a fair range to choose from in the digital vinyl arena. Not to mention the CD/MP3/HD decks that are around these days, the choice of path to take gets harder. We will be looking at all the available options in a bit more detail in the future.
The Numark press release follows. For more info see the Numark Website.
NUMARK INTRODUCES VIRTUAL VINYL DJ HARDWARE/SOFTWARE & USB AUDIO INTERFACE
Scratch and mix digital audio and video files interchangeably, with any turntable or CD player
Cumberland, RI – January 1, 2007. Numark, the world’s leading brand of professional DJ equipment and the driving force behind the High-Tech musical revolution, is proud to announce their innovative USB audio interface and DJ hardware and software package: Virtual Vinyl.
Virtual Vinyl is a reliable DJ hardware and software solution that gives DJs the power and command to scratch, mix and sample digital audio and video files using any turntable or CD player (sold separately). Using the included control vinyl and CDs, Virtual Vinyl’s performance features include: master tempo, seamless looping, instant pitch-matching, automatic beat-matching, BPM-aware effects, hot-cues, sampling, and more.
The Virtual Vinyl package is driven by Numark’s CUE software, which ensures seamless integration with your computer. CUE features two independent, zero-latency virtual decks, easily controlled by two traditional 12-inch control records, which are included. CUE has been rigorously club-tested and designed to work simply and glitch-free, to avoid computer crashes in the middle of an important mix. This reliability is no surprise, considering Numark’s renowned, DJ-centric approach and reputation.
Virtual Vinyl supports a variety of digital audio files including; MP3, MP3Pro, WAV, AIFF, direct CD, WMA, Ogg Vorbis, MP4 and iTunes ACC (non-DRM). Virtual Vinyl is also compatible with music subscription services such as Yahoo! Music Unlimited, Virgin Music, Napster Music, and others.
In addition to its reliable audio capabilities, Virtual Vinyl gives access to a whole new world of video mixing possibilities. Turntablists can now scratch, beat juggle and mix their favorite videos directly from their turntables. Virtual Vinyl’s video output can be displayed on any video monitor, projector or computer display with ease. Virtual Vinyl is equipped to play DVD, WMV, WAV, DIVX, MPG, AVI, and Karaoke (CD+G) files.
With Virtual Vinyl’s “Rhythm Window,” you can see you music as a visual waveform, for 100% mixing accuracy. You can also create beat-matched samples and loops on the spot, and beat-lock your samples so that they trigger automatically and play on-beat. Loops can be made from 1/8th note to 16 bars, using the SmartLoops feature.
Virtual Vinyl is also easily expandable, and will grow with you as your set-up and DJ needs change. Featuring four distinct “skins” (visual interfaces) you can have your laptop interface screen customized for audio-only, video-centric or somewhere in-between. The included Virtual Vinyl Audio I/O box allows you to input any number of additional hardware controllers and devices.
Once your final mix is complete, use Virtual Vinyl’s built-in broadcast functionality to gain a worldwide audience on the web via podcasting, or export your mixes to MP3. Virtual Vinyl’s flexible output options (including compatibility with a multi-channel ASIO sound card or a USB mixer) will suit any situation that may arise.
Numark CEO, John E. “Jack” O’Donnell says, “With Virtual Vinyl, Numark remains ahead of the curve. We have found a way to integrate all of the elements that today’s DJ needs into one simple, dependable hardware and software package. Driving DJ innovation is Numark’s mission in the high-tech musical revolution, and that’s what Virtual Vinyl is all about.”
Ableton Live Turntablism by Lamont
Recently there have been two artists - Lamont and 2Tall - that have made me (more) aware of the potential of production software such as Ableton Live. The above video is an excellent example of what can be done (live) with the right combination of hardware, software strong skills and a nice collection of vinyl.
Wouldn’t mind getting my hands on a setup like this. One day gadget, one day.
Comments(2)Dialogue and Random Phase II
Listen to the new Dialogue and Random Phase II right here on turntablism.com.au.
UPDATE: This new release from the Groove of Satyre is a turntablist / producers dream. This piece of vinyl is an outstanding scratch / production tool for turntablists, producers and any live DJ. The huge amount of samples created by live instruments make for excellent beat juggling and scratching.
This record will be available in Australia shortly, you will soon be able to purchase this vinyl (and more) from turntablism.com.au
Listen to Dialogue side:
Listen to Random side:
TGOS - Dialogue and Random Phase II
The Groove Of Satyre presents Dialogue And Random Phase II (Analogue Tools for Turntablists and Composers) in partnership with Rane.
The long awaited Phase II of the unique Dialogue and Random series has been released. Check out the video below for an exclusive insight into the making of this awesome scratch tool.
For more info, to listen and buy check out it out at The Groove of Satyre shop
Peaceful warrior/Hi-fi series vol. 2 video
Check out this dope little beat juggle/scratch routine by Lamont…
This video is a collaboration between Lamont and DJ 2Tall. Lamont is using DJ 2Tall’s new battle record Peaceful warrior break and Hi-fi series volume 2. Sounds like a nice piece of wax
Respect, a very well executed routine. I like your style Lamont.
For more audio, videos and info on Lamont check out realtablist.com.
You can check out a review of this record and buy DJ 2Tall’s fantastic new plastic at TurntableLab. For more information on DJ 2Tall, see his website; DJ2Tall.com
