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Friday, December 28, 2018

Pioneer XDJ-1000MK2 Professional DJ Multi-Player Review







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A Pioneer CDJ minus the CD, the XDJ-1000mk2 lets you DJ with tracks on a USB stick, phone or laptop. Mix like a pro with a 7" touchscreen and 8" jog wheel.

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Pioneer XDJ-1000MK2 DJ Multi-Player

Based on its predecessor, the XDJ-1000MK2 improves usability through enhanced track browsing and support for high-resolution FLAC and ALAC audio files. It inherits the large jog wheel and 7-inch, full-colour touch screen from the CDJ-2000NXS2, as well as features such as 8 Hot Cues and Quantize.

 

Features

CDJ-STYLE DESIGN:
Equipped with the same size jog wheel and a 7-inch LCD touch screen as our CDJ-2000NXS2, you get intuitive control over your mix.

HIGH-RESOLUTION AUDIO:
Next to MP3, AAC, WAV and AIFF, the XDJ-1000MK2 supports high-quality FLAC and ALAC sound formats up to 48kHz/24-bit. A digital output has been added to send audio without degradation, while the power supply for analogue audio is completely separated from the digital circuit to reduce noise.

FASTER BROWSING:
Easily browse your rekordbox library using the rotary button next to the display, or use the Qwerty keyboard to search for specific keywords. Advanced features such as Matching and Track Filter help you play the right track at the right time.


ENHANCED PERFORMANCE:
8 Hot Cues allow instant playback at a preset point, while Quantize allows you to play cue and loop points in time with the music on tracks that have been beat analysed in rekordbox . Use Beat Jump to jump backwards or forwards 1, 2 or 4 beats from the current playback position.

ADD A DDJ-SP1:
Add the DDJ-SP1 to your set-up and access even more performance features. Simply plug in a USB cable and control up to 4 XDJ-1000MK2s using Pro DJ Link.

PRO DJ LINK:
Pro DJ Link lets you connect up to 4 players or laptops via a simple LAN connection. Combine this with rekordbox and get your hands on enhanced performance features and track info, such as Beat Sync, Beat Countdown, Beat Jump and Phase Meter. 

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Pioneer XDJ-1000MK2 Professional DJ Multi-Player Review

"Pioneer's XDJ-1000 mk2 is absolutely amazing! Unless you use CDs, this is the last turntable you will ever need. "

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Overall: I bought these to replace my current cdjs 850s and I'm very impressed. Firstly, the fact that I can play other files outside of waves and MP3s is a plus. Secondly, the on board features are spontaneous. And thirdly, I can connect a hard drive to the USB ports, superb! But, I still on my 850s as I still have cds and it's just easier find tracks on a cdj than using a pc.

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Overall: Where do i begin with this unit... it is utterly amazing for what you pay for... and the big question for me upon buying this unit was just how sensitive was the touch screen gonna be. I was pleasantly surprised to find you can do some pretty good beats w the hot cues! you can't go insanely fast as it won't register if the touch is too close to the previous.. but its still pretty good!! The latency between your touch and when it plays feel non existent... i find it incredibly easy to make a small beat and release on beat with the other player. the screen is bright and crisp and very easily navigated. i have it hooked it up to my network switch in the house to access rekordbox and there was no lag. i'm not too fond of the finish on the jog wheels as the high glass made it stick to my fingers more than i'd like when trying to scratch.. not knocking a point for it though as i'm sure with the normal wear that won't be an issue. Would i have gone with 2000's if i could afford?! most definitely without a doubt... have played with those and are absolutely in love with them.. but with these you honestly are not missing out on much at all!!
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Overall: This XDJ-1000 mk2 is absolutely amazing! Unless you use CDs, this is the last turntable you will ever need. Rekordbox software has come a very long way and version 4 is very user friendly, effective, and accurate at beat slicing/matching. This XDJ-1000 mk2 really is incredible.. they've fixed the few things that were holding back the original XDJ-1000 and upgraded almost everything on it. The only thing it doesn't have is a CD player and a jog wheel tension adjust knob. But everything else on this turntable is very impressive. The touch screen is extremely responsive and the color is bright and detailed. You should definitely check these out. They make the CDJ-2000nxs seem like a waste of money, unless you are still playing CDs. My current setup is with 2 XDJ-1000mk2s and 2 classic CDJ-1000s.. since you can't beat match the CDs anyway, I'd rather separate them.. and spend half as much money on all of the features in four channels. 

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Wednesday, December 26, 2018

Epiphone Slash Appetite for Destruction Les Paul Performance Pack Review


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Slash Appetite for Destruction Les Paul Performance Pack Review

Welcome to the jungle -- and your guitar career! Rock out with a Slash-approved Les Paul Special-II, Slash Snakepit-15 amp, gig bag, and accessories.


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"Great for beginner or seasoned player"
Overall: I bought this to have a cheaper guitar just mess around on and use my expensive ones to record with etc. Let me say this epiphone is well built, sounds great, looks good, amp is very loud too for practice amp....all in all great deal for this guitar pack I was surprised I have been playing years and did not think for money you could get a guitar this good plus get decent amp,picks,cord,bag for instrument and tool for truss rod. If beginner no brainer buy it if seasoned player like me good backup can't go wrong with this deal.
Style of Music: Rock/heavy metal
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"Slash AFD Les paul special II"
Overall: This guitar is perfect for rock n roll for sure. It has great action right out of the box. No need to adjust really. The pickups are great too and the amp is pretty big to come with a pack. Great guitar!
Style of Music: Christian rock

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Epiphone Slash AFD Performance Pack

Do you have an Appetite for Destruction? This signature pack has quality and features never before seen in a pack! Endorsed and promoted by Slash himself, this pack includes a Les Paul "AFD" Special-II Guitar, a Slash Snakepit-15 Amplifier, custom gig bag with Snakepit logo, Slash signature Dunlop Tortex picks, eMedia available in English, German, French and Spanish, and an instrument strap and cord.

The Les Paul AFD Special-II guitar is equipped with Ceramic Plus Humbucking pickups, a AAA Flame Maple top with cherry Mahogany back, a bound body, and a built in Shadow pickup ring E-Tuner. The Slash Snakepit-15 amplifier features a cool retro-rock look with premium appointments, 15 watts of power with 8" speaker, and two channels (clean & overdrive) with separate controls.



Features:

- Les Paul "AFD" Special II Guitar
- Equipped with Ceramic Plus Humbucking pickups
- AAA Flame Maple top with cherry Mahogany back
- Bound Body
- Built in Shadow pickup ring E-Tuner

Slash Snakepit-15 Amplifier:
- Cool retro-rock look with premium appointments
- 15 watts of power with 8" speaker
- 2-Channels (Clean and Overdrive) with separate controls

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Sunday, December 16, 2018

Ibanez RG1070PBZ Premium Electric Guitar Review


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A trio of DiMarzio's most potent pickups and an Edge-Zero II tremolo bridge make this Ibanez well-equipped for prog, djent, or any heavy genre you can name.  




What's special about this guitar?
Features: What it does for you:
DiMarzio Air Norton neck pickup Deep and warm sound; hotter output
DiMarzio True Velvet middle pickup Excellent balance & clarity without sounding thin
DiMarzio Tone Zone bridge pickup Higher output, wider dynamic range
Edge Zero II bridge Smooth action ball bearing tremolo system

Ibanez RG1070PBZ Premium Electric Guitar

Designed to Inspire, all Ibanez Premium series are manufactured with select tone woods, high-profile electronics, hardware and dedicated skills of craftsmanship and care in details for your musical journey.

The richness of sound, stunning appearance and unrivaled playability of the Ibanez Premium series will open the gate of your reservoir of inspiration. One of the representative Premium models, RG1070PBZ, comes with a wide range of distinctive features that will inspire any guitarist.

The RG1070PBZ features a stunning Poplar Burl body top with a beautiful natural binding on the top and side. It comes with an 11pc Wizard neck, which features a slim grip shape made of 11-pc Panga Panga/Maple/Walnut/Purpleheart, contributing to the neck's extreme rigidity and increasing sustain. The bound Panga Panga Fretboard provides tight response and comes with stainless steel frets. The stainless steel frets are known for their bright tone and add player-friendly features such as long durability and a smoothness to bend notes on. The luminescent side dot inlay make it easy for players to see in the dark, especially when on stage. The DiMarzio Air Norton, True Velvet and Tone Zone pickups offer depth, warmth and rich dynamics when combined with the 5-way pickup switch. This model adopts Belden wiring material and Copper shielding inside control cavity, so noiseless sound can be expected. Furthermore, this model features Edge-Zero II tremolo bridge and it provides exceptional tuning stability, precise intonation adjustment, and playing comfort. The Gotoh MG-T locking machine heads achieve incredible tuning stability, cutting down string-changing time. A case is included.

Features:

- Poplar Burl body top
- 11pc Wizard neck
- Stainless steel frets
- Bound Panga Panga Fretboard
- DiMarzio Air Norton, True Velvet and Tone Zone pickups
- Case included


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"Wow!!"
Overall: I got this guitar from zZounds and that's all I have to say is wow I watched a lot of reviews on this guitar and the thing that people get caught up on is their Indonesian made well don't worrie this guitar Is by fare on of the best guitars I've ever played and iv me played gibsons fenders top of the line guitars and this guitar is every bit as good if not better in some aspects the neck is butter the picks scream if you want them to or warm on clean tones when on high gain there's so much note definition they don't sound muddy at all I love the poplar bural top it's icing on the cake get this guitar you won't regret it
Style of Music: Rock, metal, blues, alternative, country

Friday, December 14, 2018

Korg Pa1000 Arranger Workstation Keyboard, 61-Key


 
Pa = Professional arranger! An update to Korg's Pa900, the Pa1000 adds more sounds, a vocoder, better speakers, and Korg's very popular KAOSS effects engine. Korg Pa1000 Keyboard, 61-Key

Korg Pa1000 Arranger Workstation

KORG debuts the newest High Performance Arranger in the acclaimed Pa-Series of Professional Arrangers, the Pa1000. The Pa1000 has plenty of new sounds (featuring Defined Nuance Control for enhanced realism) which keep performances fresh and exciting, as well as an enormous expanded range of styles covering music genres from all over the world. Combine this with powerful performance functionality, an intuitive user interface and rich, sculpted sound and you have an Arranger for the most discerning and demanding player.

The Pa1000 sound engine uses four times the PCM memory of the best-selling Pa900 and extends the amount of User PCM memory to 600MB using compression. The number of User Style locations has also expanded to a maximum of 1,152 which will cover almost every style imaginable. The improved built-in speaker system produces a strong, full-bodied sound that's enhanced by standard features such as the TC Helicon Vocal Harmonizer, a Dual MP3 player & recorder, and the Dual Crossfade Sequencer. Video output is standardized, so your audience can sing along to the onscreen lyrics. The Pa1000 packs all this in a high-quality case with aluminium side-panels in an elegant chassis to provide a prestigious look on any stage!
Totally new is the addition of KAOSS FX, which give you creative control on your performance.

From subtle morphing between Variations and Drum Kit types, fine mixing between accompaniment Sounds, live reshaping of ongoing rhythms, to the most radical note-crunching effects used by countless DJs, tape delay and arpeggios, you can add 'liquid mixing' to any Style or MIDI Song with the aid of easy-to-use computer-assisted composition features. Push the boundaries of your musicality!

With more power than ever before and numerous long-awaited new features, the Pa1000 sets a new standard for arranger workstations. A massive leap forward from the legendary and best selling Pa900, KORG has raised the bar of excellence by offering newer, even more realistic sounds and powerful new features, delivered in a slim and professional looking design, at an even more affordable price.

Features:

- Enhanced EDS-X (Enhanced Definition Synthesis-eXpanded) sound engine offers improved realism and vivid sound
- Massive internal ROM - plus up to 600 MB of user PCM compressed data - provides a powerful wave memory, delivering the best sound quality possible
- Three assignable switches, two assignable knobs and a four-way joystick ensure total control for the sound articulations (DNC - Defined Nuance Control)
- 61 key semi-weighted keyboard with velocity and aftertouch
- Slim and compact lightweight cabinet
- Big TouchView 7" TFT display with adjustable manual tilt
- Easy layout and improved graphical interface with a Search function for quickly locating musical resources
- The 2-way speaker system ensures a powerful and clear sound
- Over 430 Factory Styles, each with 4 variations and 4 Fill Ins + Break, plus 24 User banks for unlimited storage of your favorite customized or user created Styles and settings
- The Direct SongBook will extend your internal database on-the-fly
- User and Direct banks can be renamed, to allow for a more personalized set of custom Styles, Pads and Keyboard Sets. Custom names appear in the Selection windows, and make finding items much faster
- The Chord Sequencer function records any chord progression on-the-fly. Sequences can be stored in any Style and SongBook entry
- Style Creator Bot automatically creates a Style from a MIDI Song, while also creating a Chord Sequence from the Song's chords
- Multiple Effects processors:
- 2 Insert and 2 Master effects for the Accompaniment parts,
- 1 Insert and 2 Master effects for the Keyboard Sounds
- Final Limiter and Parametric EQ
- TC-Helicon 3-voice Vocal Processor with 5 dedicated effects
- Double MP3/MIDI file players with recording capability, X-Fader and Vocal Remover
- Enhanced compatibility with lyrics in graphical format (+G) for MP3
- Enhanced sound compatibility for GM and GS songs
- The Detect Chord function scans the MIDI Song's tracks for chords, then saves them as Chords events to be read in the Lyrics or Score page
- Fully programmable SongBook database based on Styles, SMF, Karaoke, MP3 with instant recall of any song setting. User-definable Set Lists. Filtering and ordering options. Direct access
- Multi-language extended character set. Lyrics can be showed in their original languages (except the Oriental and Arabic Languages*)
- Style and SongBook editing procedures has been made easier and more intuitive
- KORG, WAV, AIFF and SoundFont sample formats import function
- 512 User Sound locations, 256 User Drum Kit locations
- MIDI connection can now also be done through the USB HOST ports (in addition to the USB DEVICE and the MIDI ports). This allows for easy connection of controllers like digital pianos (for example, our HAVIAN 30), or the KORG nano and micro series, with no need of special adapters
- MicroSD card slot (card not included) allows for mass storage and data protection 
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