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LED curtain backdrop

admin — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 16:18:21 +0000

Time to step into the future and throw away your old DJ Frontbox!

The time has come to imbrace the latest in Ultra bright LED Technology!. These New LED Curtains are a complete revamp of old star walls, integrating the latest in video to LED, Sound to light animation and comercial grade fabric technology!

Perfect for club and mobile dj’s and even live bands. We now have a range of products to suit any budget all with jaw dropping effect!!

With the ever growning movement against smoke machines we understand that some of the Disco lights and lasers that used to take pride of place on your disco setup, now end up gathering dust in the garage because the effect just isn’t the same without smoke.

These new LED curtains will change the way you think about visual entertainment. Allowing you to offer your clients the same sort of effect they see at large concerts and on TV.
Simply unfold, hang, connect the display cables and you’re ready to go! Whether for clubs, concerts, festivals, advertising, halls, shop windows or exhibitions, LED Video Curtains are perfect solutions for advertising and entertaining purposes. With an IP44 rating, they can even be used outdoors for temporary installations.

New LED Visual curtains features include :

:: Ultra Bright RGB LEDs (type SMD 5050)
:: Linkable panels allow for small to large areas
:: IP44 rating ideal for indoor and outdoor use0
:: Flexible PVC materials allow display to be attached to various objects such as columns and irregular shapes
:: Can be installed in minutes with two people
:: Truss suspension via belts
:: Low weight and small volume for convenient transport
:: Easy maintenance – LEDs can be replaced without difficulty
:: Available in different sizes and pixel pitches

:: Free easy to use controller – DMX / Link / Sound Active / SD card preset 30+ visual patterns / PC control for compatible models

These LED backdrops are available from as little as £499 including a controller (3m x 2m backdrop)

These LED Deck cover are available from as little as £319 including a controller (2.1m x 1m deck stand front cover )

And remember when you buy a Deck stand and backdrop they can be linked to sync together!

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Sumo suits

admin — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 11:44:07 +0000

Sumo Suits are fast becoming the must have party kit for events, everyone loves them! from weddings, birthdays and corporate teambuilding. People just love to Sumo!

Whats it all about?

Well it originated in Japan…. A long long time ago, of couse being a traditional Sumo Wrestler, requires alot of training and self disipline. But lets face it thats not what we want to do. Sumo Suit hire Edinburgh allows you to enjoy all the action packed fun of being (and looking like) a sumo without the hard work! Great for kids and adults alike, prove to your family, friends and co workers your the Yokozuna, (grand champions) with these great outdoor games.

Our Sumo Party Package includes:

Stag & Hen Nights in Edinburgh

Remember, wrestlers live by a strict code of conduct. We advise all customers to avoid alcohol consumption before wrestling. This way you can fully enjoy the experience without the risk of any drunken accidents.

Kids Parties in Edinburgh

Anyone with kids know that a kids party can be very stressful and exhausting. When you rent sumo suits for a childrens party, you can ensure that they not only have the best party ever but that they will also tire them selfs out rather than tire you out! We have sumo suits for 7-13 year olds. Remember the kids don’t have to have all the fun save some money with our family sumo package and then the adults can have fun garden games after the kids are finished.

SUMO HIRE – Fun Facts

The origins of sumo date back 2000 years.

Wrestlers (rikishi) spend most of their time performing pre-bout ceremonies steeped in Shinto tradition.

Shinto word itself means “way of the gods.”

Sumo was originally performed to entertain the gods (kami) during festivals (matsuri).

New Rane 68 DJ Mixer

admin — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:01:58 +0000

Well Rane have announced its latest dj mixer for the scratch live serato hardware called the Rane 68 (or Rane sixity-eight). The four channel mixer will give djs the ability to cue up and mix 4 tracks at the same time with 2 computers. This will surely put Serato Firmly on top now as the best DJ software for professional use! Now that the DJ culture has moved into the world of cracked programs and so called record pools, where everyone that can click “sync” class them selves as a world class DJ. Many have forgotten or are clueless, what it actually used to be like if you wanted the best DJ set up.

Remember if you want to buy Rane Products, were a DJ Shop and a Rane Dealer in Edinburgh.

: Rane 68 mixer front

Potential Setup

Rane 68 Mixer Features & Spec

:: Support for two DJs at once.
:: DJ handover is easy with two USB ports. Easily switch between two laptops without interrupting the music. e.g., DJ A can be playing out channels 1 and 2, and then hand off those channels one at a time to DJ B.
:: Two DJs can perform in parallel on the same mixer: Two DJs connect, configure which channels they output in software, and then DJ side by-side off the same mixer. eg., DJ A can play out channels 1 and 2, and DJ B can play out channels 3 and 4 at the same time.
:: Two computers, two USB ports, four decks and a range of effects.
:: Introducing the first professional DJ mixer with two USB 2.0 High Speed ports with support for real-time connection of two computers. Two DJs can work in parallel and/or seamlessly transition from one DJ to another.

• Two independent USB 2.0 High Speed ports, each supporting twenty-two, 32-bit floating-point audio channels at 48 kHz.
• Real-time support for two computers.
• Support for 2, 3 or 4 Virtual Decks on one or two computers.
• Direct control of over 30 Scratch Live Library, Cue and Loop functions.
• Unique FlexFx bus:
                                          Process a sub-mix of up to six audio channels.
                                          Six internal effects with seamless on-beat switching between effects.
                                          External analog insert support for legacy hardware effects.
                                        USB insert support for computer-based effects.
• Four full-featured input channels:
                                         Four stereo Phono/CD inputs of Line, Phono or S/PDIF.
                                         Four stereo auxiliary inputs.
                                         Four stereo USB playback options.
• Two mic inputs: one with phantom power and one with line-level.#
• 3-band full-cut EQ, plus new High-pass / Low-pass Filter.
• Flexible USB recording options, record from any PGM or output.
• Internal universal switching power supply (100-230 VAC)
• Unit size: 14.3″H x 12″W x 4″D (36.4 cm x 30.5 cm x 10.2 cm)
• Weight: 11.3 lb (5.2 kg)
• Shipping Size: 7.75″H x 12.75″W x 19.25″D (19.7 cm x 32.5 cm x 49 cm)
• Weight: 12 lb (5.5 kg)

Essential new firmware updates for CDJ-2000/900 Players & rekordbox

admin — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 06:27:17 +0000

This 18th March, we have launched a new version of our rekordbox™ music management software, which enables you to connect your laptops directly to the CDJ-2000 and CDJ-900 decks. It launches alongside an essential firmware upgrade for both players that adds several major new features and improvements.

Top DJs like Sasha, James Zabiela and Eddie Halliwell have already tweeted and written about the simplicity of rekordbox™ for managing their music and setting up loops and cues in advance. Analysing and exporting music from rekordbox™ is an essential step that unlocks many of the exciting features introduced on the players, such as live Quantized Loops, fast database searching and browsing, instant high resolution waveforms, and much more.

rekordbox Link: centralised music management

rekordbox Link

rekordbox™ already made it easy to browse and import iTunes© music libraries using the internal iTunes© Bridge, analysing all music automatically. But now, the new rekordbox™ Link makes things even easier by eliminating the need for exporting music onto portable storage.

The new rekordbox™ Link is a part of the ever-expanding Pioneer ProDJ Link, introduced on the CDJ-2000 and CDJ-900 last year and on the new DJM-2000 launched earlier this month.

It enables DJs to share music drives and innovative features between four decks, a mixer and two rekordbox™ laptops. Using a single LAN cable, simply connect your laptop to the ProDJ Link system and launch rekordbox™. Once connected, up to two rekordbox™ music libraries are available to browse and play on up to four CDJs.

It’s clear for some DJs that laptops are an advantage for screen size, so we have enabled drag and drop loading directly within rekordbox™ to ProDJ Linked players. At the very bottom of the screen are icons for four CDJs and a mixer, which show the ‘Link’ and ‘Play’ status of each deck – so DJs now reap the benefits of portable laptop storage and a large screen.

The DJM-2000:
prepared for new rekordbox features

DJM-2000 Cue Link

The new DJM-2000 mixer features a built-in LAN hub too, which takes ProDJ Link to the next level. There are dedicated and numbered connections for two rekordbox™ laptops and four CDJs.

And the DJM-2000 features a dedicated ‘Link Cue’ button, which gives DJs a fifth cue channel, dedicated purely for previewing tracks from rekordbox™. It’s so much easier than loading each new track to a spare CDJ, which saves confusion and much needed time.

Where can I buy a cheap DJ laptop stand in Edinburgh?

admin — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 14:11:09 +0000

So your DJing at a gig and need to get hold of a cheap DJ laptop stand. There is now a range of DJ Laptop stands available to suit any budget. As Edinburgh only DJ Laptops Dealer, we know that sometimes a £100 laptop stand just isn’t an option.

Cheap dj laptop stand

We have DJ Laptop stands from as little as £39.99.

Before you choose your DJ laptop stand you need to look at how you want to use it. We have adjustable stands, stands with external soundcard brackets, wall mountable DJ laptop stands and DJ laptop stands that can be clamped onto an existing DJ desk.

Native Instruments TRAKTOR KONTROL X1

admin — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 09:43:05 +0000

This brilliant DJ controller from Traktor really makes me want to grab one and just go wild. Not having tried it, I wouldn’t know how it actually performs but the brand name of NI just nearly diminishes any fears one may have, with years of audio software developing, and quality hardware for musicians, producers and DJs as well.Compact professional two-deck DJ controller gives intuitive control
over essential functions of TRAKTOR and Serato Scratch Live™
Berlin, November 3rd, 2009 – Native Instruments today announced TRAKTOR KONTROL X1, a highly functional performance controller that gives DJs immediate hands-on control over vital aspects of their performance. Designed by the team behind the groundbreaking TRAKTOR DJ platform, the compact KONTROL X1 offers an unprecedented level of integration with the latest TRAKTOR generation for maximum performance and ease-of-use, and can also efficiently control any MIDI-compatible DJ software on the market.

TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 provides DJs of all styles and genres with a highly efficient and intuitive way to control loop, cue, effect, track selection and transport functions of their system. The unit accommodates the two most common digital DJing paradigms – it ideally complements a typical timecode-controlled TRAKTOR SCRATCH setup consisting of a hardware mixer, turntables or CD decks, and also excels as a selfcontained controller for DJs who play beat-gridded tracks with the TRAKTOR software and mix externally. Two X1 units can also easily be combined into a four-deck setup that controls all decks and effect units of TRAKTOR PRO or TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO simultaneously.

The functionality and layout of TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 was carefully engineered and fine-tuned based on extensive artist feedback and usability testing in order to combine a versatile feature set with maximum ease of use. The unit is equipped with precise and durable high-quality buttons, knobs and encoders, complemented by dynamic colored backlighting for additional visual feedback. The X1 integrates with the TRAKTOR software through a dedicated high-resolution protocol, resulting in a level of precision and responsiveness beyond what regular MIDI-based controllers can provide, and allowing for true plug-and-play operation with no setup or specific configuration required.

TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 has been specifically designed for heavy-duty usage in performance environments. Its compact casing is both robust and lightweight for high portability, and the special vertical form factor makes the unit fit seamlessly within a typical club setup. The optional high-quality carrying bag for the X1 doubles as a versatile stand that conveniently raises the controller surface to match the height of typical DJ mixers.

Beyond TRAKTOR, the KONTROL X1 can be used to efficiently control any MIDI-compatible DVS, DJ software or music performance application. The optional MIDI mode of the controller can be engaged on the fly via a dedicated button on the unit. The X1 also comes with a carefully designed set of parameter assignments for the Serato Scratch Live™ system, matching the relevant features of the software to the controller in an ideal way without any individual setup effort. A special Serato Scratch Live™ overlay for the X1 is also available.

TRAKTOR KONTROL X1 also ships with TRAKTOR LE, a basic version of the TRAKTOR PRO software that provides two decks with essential looping, effects and mixing features, turning X1 into a complete entry level solution for digital DJing. Owners of TRAKTOR LE can upgrade to the full-featured TRAKTOR PRO software for a special discounted price at any time.

Otus RAW DJ Controller

admin — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 17:24:30 +0000

EKS, creators of the world’s most innovative and fully configurable DJ controllers, is proud to announce the debut of their latest innovation – Otus RAW. Designed to work as a single or dual deck controller, EKS’ Otus RAW will contain many new features that were requested by professional DJs from around the world. Otus RAW is also designed to fully utilize the possibilities offered by today’s and tomorrow’s DJ software.

Unlike the original Otus, Otus RAW is equipped with two long and sturdy SL-turntable-style pitch sliders, one for each virtual deck. The Otus RAW also features large velocity pads and buttons allowing for fast and easy operation in a hectic club environment. A layer switch immediately multiplies the layers of controls available on the Otus RAW, resulting in nearly an unlimited number of control possibilities. As with all EKS controllers, the Otus RAW will boast a future proof control ideology that makes the Otus RAW the most highly configurable controller for DJs today and for many years to come.

“The concept for the Otus RAW was simple: take feedback from the world’s most well respected DJs on the original Otus and incorporate it into the design of Otus RAW,” commented Sulevi Seppänen, EKS’ Sales Director. “The original Otus is still one of the finest controllers on the market, but we realize that some DJs prefer the physical control of a SL-turntable-style slider as opposed to a touch sensitive slider. Between the Otus RAW and the original Otus, I believe our engineers have created two of the marquee controllers on the market today.”

The Otus RAW will be available for sale this spring; pricing has not been set at this time.