The Rane Seventy Two and Rane Twelve is a game changer! Finally someone has invented a controller that really feels and operates like a turntable. The Twelve is basically a turntable that doesn’t have a tone arm. No question that I am a turntable purist. However, the Twelve has done what I didn’t think a…
Honestly, when I first saw the Numark DJ2Go2 I didn’t know what to think. Is it a toy? Or is this yet another tool to make the average joe feel like they can be a DJ too? But what I quickly realized is that this piece of gear was actually an extremely useful unit for…
Life is full of politics. Whether you turn on the TV, radio or social media, there are tons of political statements and propaganda flooding us all everyday. But as a DJ, the politics that affect us the most are not taking place in our government, but in the club. As a matter of fact, the…
[WHAT DOES IT MEAN] “Personal Jesus” – Depeche Mode
Like many songs this song’s inspiration comes from a suprizing source. Martin Gore from Depeche Mode wrote the song after reading Priscella Presley’s best selling book “Elvis and Me”. Priscella describes her relationship with Elvis as often one sided and that Elvis was her everything. Elvis was not only her man but her mentor. It…
The DJ Expo is arguably the largest gathering of DJs on the East Coast. This year, it was held at Harrah’s Resort & Casino in Atlantic City, NJ. The Expo is an opportunity for like-minded individuals to come together, network, and check out the latest and greatest gear in the DJ industry. Highlights of the…
I recently had the opportunity to use the DAS Audio Altea 712 A. This multifunctional 12 inch powered speaker has it all! Diversity, functionality, dynamic sound and even wireless capabilities. I especially like the easy to use digital display D.A.S. control that allows the user to scroll through several different pre-sets and pick the best one…
