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[deathboy]

M-Audio seem to have a new DJ controller out.

I finally don't need any more DJ control surfaces since I got my beloved Pacemaker, but this looks alright. I had the original X-session, and it was (and still is) a good piece of kit.

Speaking of which, fucking ThinkGeek and Firebox are stocking the Pacemaker... crikey, it's gone all mainstream...

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[lee-chaos.livejournal.com]

Not to undermine you, but that's been out for quite some time - was originally launced at £99 but is now a bargain at about £65 - thinking about picking one up if i have spare cash...

Seen the Novation Launchpad yet?
http://uk.novationmusic.com/
fucking *brilliant* piece of kit.

[deathboy.livejournal.com]

oh, doh!

only just cropped up on my radar, then ;) (possibly as it entered the bargain section!) - it does look a cracker for 65 quid, I just literally cannot permit myself to spend any more money on DJ toys since I bought the Pacemaker.

and yus, I REeeeaaaaAAALLY want a launchpad :D

[lee-chaos.livejournal.com]

I have a Launchpad.

You need a Launchpad.

:D

The bundled version of Ableton is also perfectly serviceable too - epsepcailly if you're running alongside another DAW. The limitations are easily work-around-able. it's one of those It Just Works pairings (and without an Apple logo too, natch!) and I think for *lots* of people will make instant sense of Ableton.

We actually sparked up my music rig at a party a couple of weeks back and *played making music* instead of playing Wii games - *that's* how intuitive it makes things!

[darkcryst.livejournal.com]

I really, really, REALLY want a Pacemaker.

But as I have only ever DJ'd in a rock/internet radio capacity... I can't justify it in the slightest.

[deathboy.livejournal.com]

I can justify it: IT'S ACE FUN!

;)

plus, it means you can go DJing to clubs with just a PSP-sized case in your pocket ;)

[darkcryst.livejournal.com]

hah, well... I don't go DJing in clubs right now, so that would be an improvement for sure ;)

But yeah - it looks AWESOME.

[darkcryst.livejournal.com]

I have such a major nerd-boner for this kit it's untrue...