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We’ve put together a handy dandy Calsound.com Gift Guide with some really cool gift ideas, even if you are on a slim budget. And don’t forget you can always give someone you love a Calsound.com Gift Certificate. Be sure to check out the all new Calsound.com. Music Downloads coming very soon!
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| BEit Dudes from Kicktoys
$18.00These 6″ articulated vinyl figures come with either skater or hip hopper accessories and a blank face where you can put a picture of yourself! |
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| Men’s and Women’s Tees from Ubiquity
Starting at $22.99We have a bunch of really cool designs for him and her. 100% Combed Cotton Shirts with a super-soft vintage feel and sheer finish. |
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| Sicwax Digital Control Vinyl
Starting at $21.99Let your digital DJ spin in style with Serato compatible Sicwax!! 9 different styles to choose from, even glow in the dark! |
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| Headphonies designer speakers
$24.99These little guys may look cute & cuddly but don’t underestimate their sound! Plug these into your iPod, iPhone, Nintendo DS, Sony PSP… even most cell phones and computers. 6 different designs to choose from, but we’re partial to this skeleton guy. |
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| E Pluribus Venom: Shepard Fairey’s Recent Work $18.00Shepard Fairey is a dope artist. But he doesn’t stop at presidential posters and retired wrestlers. This book contains a large body of work from Jonathan Levine gallery during Fairey’s massive exibition in 2007. |
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| Buff Monster sticker pack
$10.00You had us at monsters. The designs will vary, but they packs will always include 11 silkscreened vinyl stickers and a button. |
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| Skull Candy Hesh Brown - Domed DJ Headphones $49.95We’re lovin these retro brown Hesh headphones, they’ll have you groovin like the Huxtables in no time. |
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| Ikey iConnex Portable USB Sound Card
$49.99You need to hook your computer to stuff. We got your back. This plug and play USB powered sound card as well as a phono/turntable input for transferring Vinyl in one easy step. |
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| Bay Area Graffiti Steve Rotman & Chris Brennan $45.00You know we gotta represent the West Coast! Bay Area Graffiti is the first comprehensive retrospective
of the area’s vibrant contemporary street-art scene. Dope. |
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| Germusu Single Celled Pouches
(Set of 5) $30.00Germusu are mini storage microbial pouches. They are made of plush and have zipper mouths that open up to store your stuff in their bellies, unless they throw up of course. |
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| iHOME Collapsible Portable Speakers
$44.95Sound beyond size! This iHome Collapsible Speaker
is the perfect stereo speaker system for your iPod, iPhone, Macbook or any laptop and MP3 player.
Surprisingly big stereo sound that must be heard to be believed. |
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| “Dr. Destruction” Vinyl Figure
$45.00The latest addition to Muttpop’s Lucha Libre rotocast vinyl figure line. Comes with a removable cape, cigarette, cane and rotating head. He’s 8.25″ of bad ass . |
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| Ableton LIVE-INTRO Production Software
$99.00If you’re just starting out, Live’s fluid workflow, real-time audio manipulation and an impressive 7 GB audio content package provide a smart step into the world
of music production and digital DJing. |
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| VinylWriter Boca - USB to PC Turntable
$94.95The perfect compact turntable to use as a stand alone record player or to record your vinyl albums to your PC or MAC. The 3″ stereo speakers will fill your room with lush warm music. Just Plug & Play. No Drivers Required. Did we mention it looks really cool? |
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| Serato/Traktor Backlit Keyboard Controller
$99.99The perfect gift for the digital DJ in your life. Easy to manipulate color coded backlit shortcut keys allow you to be creative and have the flexibility to concentrate on what matters the most, the music. |
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| Eskuche 33 1/3 Headphones
$58.00How cool are these headphones? The “33 1/3” is an on-ear headphone that draws inspiration from industrial design of the 70’s Hi-Fi Stereo era and carefully combines it with modern sound quality. 3 colors. |
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| Odyssey BPRODUCER17 - DJ Laptop Bag
$89.99Don’t let your digital DJ roll up to a gig with a ratty
old back-pack. With pockets for all the essentials
and room for a laptop & records, this bag
is stylish yet functional. |
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| Ed Rec Vol III *Deluxe Limited Edition 6LP
$62.99From the Because/Ed Banger crew, highly limited collector’s edition box set including 6 12″ (heavy pressing, 1 track per side) plus the entire unmixed CD album. Each 12″ comes in its own jacket with unique art. All packaged in an extra heavy boxset. |
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Grand Master Roc Raida: 1972 - 2009
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Anthony “Grand Master Roc Raida” Williams was born in Harlem, New York on May 17th, 1972.
He passed away on Saturday, September 19th, 2009 from a cardiac arrest resulting from injuries he suffered in an accident while training in Krav Maga, a type self defense system that he had been studying weekly for the last two years. He was proud that his 15-year-old daughter, Asia, shared his passion for Krav Maga and was the only girl in their class.
Anthony Williams was both African-American and Puerto Rican. He lived most of his life in Harlem but after marrying his soul mate, Tyeasha on June 26, 1997, they moved to the Bronx. Several years ago, they realized their dream of owning a home and relocated their family to Maryland. He encouraged and shared in his wife’s dream of one day opening up her own beauty salon. |
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 He began DJing at the age of 12, spinning at local parties around Harlem. In 1991, he won the AS 1 DJ Battle. By 1995, Roc Raida represented the United States at the DMC World DJ Championships and won! He was the first DJ from NYC to hold this title and was automatically inducted into the DMC/Technics DJ Hall of Fame. Throughout his life, he lived his passion - being a professional Hip Hop DJ. He was blessed to tour the world as his day job. Williams was honored to have worked with artists including Showbiz & AG, Lord Finesse, Kool G Rap and most recently, he toured exclusively with Busta Rhymes.
Although his family called him “Ant” (short for Anthony), he became known worldwide as legendary DJ Roc Raida. In 1999, Grand Master status was bestowed upon him by a group of pioneering Hip Hop DJs, during a conference at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum.
Before he passed, he asked his 10 yr. old daughter, Nyra, who was the most interested, of his children, in DJing to take over for him as a DJ. She agreed - so look out for Nyra! |
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 With a very aggressive swagger on the turntables, those who knew Roc Raida were floored by his humbleness. His wife, Tyeasha said, “His notoriety amazed him every day!” He never took that for granted. Williams was also known to be very quiet, private and easy going. His self-control was admirable but if pushed to his limit - he would roar. In fact, Lord Finesse called his friend “the quiet lion” for this very reason. Those closest to him also have the pleasure of remembering him as a hilarious comedian who loved to joke and laugh.
Through battles, performances, recordings, documentaries, videos, dvds and even a Pepsi commercial, Roc Raida influenced thousands of DJs, both to partyrock as well as to battle. He took several aspiring DJs under his wing to mentor them personally. As a member of legendary turntablist crews, The X-Men and later, The X-ecutioners, he along with his brothers-in-vinyl took the world by storm, innovating, influencing and inspiring at every turn. In 2006, to progress and contribute to the Hip Hop DJ battle scene, he founded Roc Raida’s Gong DJ Battle, a national DJ battle that occurs annually, combining head to head turntablist dexterity with comedy and drama.
Not only was he a World Champion DJ, he was a dedicated father and husband as well as a loyal friend. Rest in Peace Roc Raida we are really going to miss you! |
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Funeral Arrangements and Viewing will take place on Thursday, September 24, 2009
The viewing for Anthony Williams will be held from 10am to 12 noon, immediately followed by the funeral beginning at 12noon at:
Mount Neboh Baptist Church
1883 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd. (W.114th St. & 7th Ave)
New York NY, 10026
Phone: 212.866.7880
http://mountneboh.org
For those intending to send flowers, please kindly have them delivered to the church on September 24th, 2009 only between 9am - 10am.
The family requests that no filming or photography take place within the church at all.
Directions: 2 or 3 train to W. 116th St. Walk West on 116th St towards Lenox Ave. or take the M11 bus to W 116th St and Adam C Powell Blvd. Try www.hopstop.com for more directions.
All accurate information, official tributes and fundraisers (approved by the family) will be posted at:
http://www.myspace.com/rocraida
http://www.myspace.com/thegongdjbattle
Because many have asked how to send support, a paypal.com account has been set up.
The email address associated with the account is: ladietye@yahoo.com
Press, please contact toolsofwar@gmail.com for hi res or lo res photos of Roc Raida, more information, etc. |
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 “As one of the Godfathers of Hip Hop, it is a tremendous loss to the Dj community. It’s sometimes rare to meet an individual who was a supertalent, but was so mild mannered and so calm. His skill level was admired worldwide. It was pleasure to see him in action. It was a pleasure to know him. I give my condolences to his family.” - Grandmaster Flash
“My heart is in pain over the passing of a good friend. He’s like a brother to me because he holds the same values I hold when it comes to my family, friends, music and life. He will be missed but not forgotten. I will keep his wife and children in my prayers. Rest in Peace Grand Master Roc Raida!” - GrandWizzard Theodore
“Roc Raida was an innovator on the turntables at a time when we thought the best of the best had been seen. His artistic wizardry seemed so effortless it reminded me of a young GrandWizzard Theodore. His easy going attitude was a pleasure to see in a time where most artists of his caliber were big headed. Salute young general and RIP to our latest Grand Master!” - GrandMaster Caz
“The Lord is forming his band right now. He called home Michael Jackson. But he was missing a DJ that could match the skill level as Michael. So he called upon Grandmaster Roc Raida.” - DJ Scratch
“Since the day I met Raida, he was the most humble, strong willed, genuine, ultimate competitor. The greatest DJ in my book.” - Lord Finesse
“Grand Master Roc Raida was one of the greatest DJs to ever touch a turntable. To guys like myself and Craze who came up right after the monumental generation of X-Men, ISP and Beat Junkies, Raida was the ultimate inspiration as a battle DJ. For those who knew him personally, Raida was also the kindest, more generous and funniest friend we had. He was like a mentor to me, I can’t even count the amount of times he helped me out over the years. I feel like I just lost a big brother. He will be sorely missed.” - DJ A-Trak
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Coming the 2nd week of October…. BIG changes! 
New vinyl this week: Voodoo Chilli (Herve) delivering some big room bumpin’ house, a couple of classic LPs, an awesome Chaz Jankel on his new imprint CJ, copies of the latest Emperor Machine LP and 12″ and lots more!
Besides the newies we have a TON of restocks from the likes of Automan, Q, Daniel Wang, and The Danger Mouse “Dark Night Of The Soul” LP that flew off of shelves last month.
Also check out the amazing “Graffiti Japan” book by Remo Camerota, filled with incredible photography of contemporary Japanese graffiti, and a great discount on the already super affordable iKey iConnex USB Sound Cards.
Enjoy the tunes…and get ready for some exciting changes!
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Voodoo Chilli
The Titans EP *Trevor Loveys*
Cheap Thrills
$11.99
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Subway
Subway II 2XLP
Soul Jazz
$24.99
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Various
Nicky Siano’s Legendary The Gallery (The Original New York Disco 1973-77) 3XLP
Soul Jazz
$25.99
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Joy Division
Complete Peel Sessions LP
Strange Fruit
$15.99
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Frank Booker
Paper Cuts
Untracked
$11.99
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Faze Action
In The Trees Remixes 2 *Jerome Sydenham, Tiger Stripes*
Juno Records
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Emperor
Machine
Space Beyond The Egg 2XLP
DC Recordings
$21.99
(Free download of all tracks with purchase!)
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Emperor Machine
Kananana
DC Recordings
$11.99
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Chaz Jankel feat.
Natalia Scott
I Come Alive *Yam Who?*
CJ
$11.99
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An-2
From Now On
Theomatic
$12.99
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Various
Regrooved Series 6
Good Groove
$9.99
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Julien Chaptal
Collider/Joel Starr *Lauhaus*
20:20 Vision
$11.99
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Force Of Nature Afroshock
Headinghome
$8.99
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Future Loop Foundation
Sea & Sky Remixes *Ashley Beedle, Padded Cell*
Louisiana
$11.99
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Sorcerer
Surfing At Midnight *Prins Thomas*
TIRK
$11.99
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Q
Voice Of Q
Q
$12.99
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Daniel Wang/
Jamie Hodge
Balihu Sampler
Rush Hour
$13.99
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Danger Mouse & SparkleHorse
Dark Night Of The Soul LP
Danger Mouse Recordings
$26.99
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Kraftwerk
Computer World (Remastered)
Warner Brothers
$12.99
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Capracara
Opal Rush *Kit Clayton*
Soul Jazz
$11.99 |
Emperor Machine
No Sale No ID *Simain Mobile Disco Remix*
DC Recordings
$11.99 |
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Disco Deviance *Dc Larue / Talking Heads*
Disco Deviance
$11.99 |
Babytalk
Chance (Hercules & Love Affair Remix)
Stickydisc Recordings
$8.99 |
Capracara
King Of The Witches (Rub N Tug Remix)
DFA
$9.99 |
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Bumrocks
El Bum (LP)
Bumrocks
$18.99
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King and Hound
Life In Tokyo
Golden Goose
$9.99
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Chaz Jankel
The Undiscovered Remixes EP
NANG
$11.99
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Filipsson & Lindblad
A Splendor In The Grass Sampler
NANG
$11.99
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Greg Wilson Reactivate #1
Rectivate
$11.99
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Ray Mang
Prozac
Ruff Edits
$12.99
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Graffiti Japan by Remo Camerota
(Hardcover Book) $28.00
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Interviews with KRESS, BELX2, FATE, TENGA, EMAR, SUIKO, QP and many more reveal how these artists define their work as specifically Japanese, musing on everything from replicating the calligraphic intricacies of the Japanese language with spray paint, to foreign influences and national pride. Every single photograph in Graffiti Japan was shot in Japan, featuring anime and manga characters, kanji, sprawling legal murals and illegal hidden spots, all of which comprise this spectacular scene that could not exist in any other country.
Page Count: 128, Size: 8 1/4 x 10 inches, Format: Casebound |
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iKey iConnex Portable USB Sound Card
Regular price: $49.99
20% OFF WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!!!!
(Discount applies at checkout)Adding a high quality input/output to your laptop or PC/MAC has never been easier!
Introducing the iConnex, the all new compact, plug and play USB powered sound card that along with your favorite recording or DJ software, gives you the flexibility and convenience to add extra outputs for cueing and mixing, as well as a phono/turntable input for transferring your old Vinyl, tape or CD collection in one easy step!
With a built-in pre-amp, ground connection for turntables and both PC and MAC compatible, connecting and capturing audio output from external sources has never been more convenient.
In addition, the iConnex also includes a free USB cable and Audacity® Recording Software CD to edit your recordings! |
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| Hey all you out there in Discoland!
Our Mad Scientists in the Calsound Research & Development Office have been working on something for nearly a year. We can’t quite let the cat out of the bag yet, but there are going to be huge changes coming very soon.
Now that summer is coming to an end the releases are going to start pouring in again. In this weeks newsletter: A Brennan Green version of 40 Thieves excellent “Don’t Turn It Off”, Classic Disco LPs from Azoto and Bombers, a very trippy Leo Zero version of Zarrylade’s “Eyes Above Your Head”.Besides the newies we have a TON of restocks from the likes of Automan, Q, Daniel Wang, The Danger Mouse “Dark Night Of The Soul” LP that flew off of shelves last month, Social Disco Club and more.
Look out later in the week for another newsletter with more new releases from Voodoo Chilli, John & Jehn, DFD, remixes of Faze Action’s classic “In The Trees”.
Enjoy the tunes…and stay tuned for some big changes. |
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40 Thieves
Don’t Turn It Off *Brennan Green*
Chinatown
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Azoto
Music Makers Ltd
Azoto
$26.99 |
Bombers
S/T
Bombers
$15.99 |
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S/T2
Bombers
$15.99 |
Excepter FRKWYS Vol. 2 *Chris & Cosey, JG Thirwell, Meat Beat Manifesto*
RVNG International/
FRKWYS
$18.99 |
Mono/Poly
The George Machine
Faces Records
$15.99 |
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Fulgeance Smartbanging *Jimmy Edgar*
One Handed Music
$15.99 |
Zarrylade
Eyes Above Your Head *Leo Zero*
$13.99 |
Richard Sen and Cazbee
Playback
Mixed Blood Cuts
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Peaches & Prunes
Automan
$13.99 |
A Mountain
Of One
Bonnie & Clyde (Limited WhiteVinyl)
Automan
$13.99 |
Runaway Poltergeist
On The Prowl
$12.99 |
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Voice Of Q
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$12.99 |
Daniel Wang/
Jamie Hodge
Balihu Sampler
Rush Hour
$13.99 |
Danger Mouse & SparkleHorse
Dark Night Of The Soul LP
Danger Mouse Recordings
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Kraftwerk
Computer World (Remastered)
Warner Brothers
$12.99 |
Social Disco Club/Maia
The Way
You Move
*Greg Wilson,
Diskjokke*
Bear Funk
$11.99 |
Emperor Machine
No Sale No Hold *Simain Mobile Disco Remix*
DC Recordings
$11.99 |
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Disco Deviance *Dc Larue / Talking Heads*
Disco Deviance
$11.99 |
Disco Deviance Come To Me *Dicky Trisco*
Warner Brothers
$11.99 |
Capracara
King Of The Witches (Rub N Tug Remix)
DFA
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Bumrocks
El Bum (LP)
Bumrocks
$18.99 |
King and Hound
Life In Tokyo
Golden Goose
$9.99 |
Chaz Jankel
The Undiscovered Remixes EP
NANG
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Filipsson & Lindblad
A Splendor In The Grass Sampler
NANG
$11.99 |
Greg Wilson Reactivate #1
Rectivate
$11.99 |
Ray Mang
Prozac
Ruff Edits
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We are pleased to announce that we are
now stocking REALLY COOL men’s
and women’s T-Shirts from 101 Apparel
on Calsound.com.
101 Apparel’s designs are inspired by music
and DJ culture, made in the USA and just
downright DOPE!
Click here to check em’ out.
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Nacho Patrol
Futuristic Abeba
Kindred Spirits
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Goblin
Tenebre /
Hypnosis
Pulstar
*Serge Santiago
Arcobelano
$12.99 |
Datassette
The Aviatrix
EchoEcho
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Derek Marin
Bright Lights Dark Room
Subtrack
$8.99 |
Sylvia Love
Disco Spaceship V2
Disco Spaceship
$12.99 |
Kebekelektrik
Tom Moulton Remixes
Kebelektrik
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Voice Of Q
Q
$12.99 |
Zepp001
Don’t Sleep
Delusions Of Gradeur
$12.99 |
Knarf Skipson
The Flatwik EP
Quintissentials
$12.99 |
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Nu Frequency Feat Shara Nelson
Go That Deep *Skylark Club, Skylark Vocal, Paul Woolford
NRK Sound Division
$10.99 |
Opolopo & Amalia Lights Robots N Love!
Swedish Brandy
$12.99 |
Shenoda
Crash
Hairy Claw
$10.99 |
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Motor City Drum Ensemble
Raw Cuts 1 & 2
MCDE
$12.99 |
Motor City Drum Ensemble
Raw Cuts #3 & 4
MCDE
$12.99 |
Motor City Drum Ensemble
Raw Cuts 5 & 6
MCDE
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Denon DN-X1700 4 Channel DJ Mixer W/ USB $1799
4 Channel Digital DJ Mixer
The DN-X1700 represents an important achievement market driven professional digital mixer that is best in its class. Years of consultation and design have gone into the development of a mixer of this caliber, and nothing in its specification and construction has been sacrificed. Meticulous attention to detail, layout and component quality make operation of the DN-X1700 extremely intuitive, provided every capability professional DJs will require: working with Vinyl turntables, CD Decks, Media Players, DJ software applications via laptops and USB storage devices.
Features:
- 4-Channel Digital DJ Mixer with Studio Quality Components & Specifications
- Worlds First Professional DJ Mixer w/32-Bit DAC Output
- 24 bit 96kHz USB2.0 Audio Interface (Soundcard) 4in/4out (stereo)
- PC/MAC Compatible
- Low latency ASIO driver for PC included
- USB MIDI In/Out and 5-pin MIDI Out
- MIDI mapping for various software is available
- Dual Layer Control Available – MIDI / Normal Audio
- 2 Independent Effectors w/12 Effects available for each Delay, Echo, Trans, Flanger, Filter, Phaser, Reverb, Loop, Rev. Loop, Pitch Shift, BeatBreaker, Send/Return
- 2-way EFX Parameter Filter (LPF/HPF)
- Independent EFX 1 & 2 Insert for, Channel, Mic, & Master
- Matrix Input Assignment for Line/Phono and selectable USB Audio, Digital Input
- Discrete FET Phono Preamp Stage (4 phono inputs)
- Discrete Mic Circuit w/studio mixer quality specs
- Discrete high powered Headphone Amp w/studio mixer quality specs
- 45mm Cross Fader (Flex Fader) w/tension adjust & A/B cut position preset
- 60mm CP Studio quality Alps K-Type Channel Fader
- Fader Contour control for Channel and Cross Fader
- Fader Start function (channel/cross fader)
- Cross Fader assignment function: (A, B, Thru)
- Independent 3-Band Isolator EQ w/Kills (High-Mid-Low)
- 3.5 inch TFT Color Display w/animated easy navigation
- 4 Digital Inputs (coaxial)
- Selectable Digital Output (44.1/48/96kHz)
- Balanced/Unbalanced Master Output
- Balanced Booth Output
- 2 Mic Input w/Ducking level control
- Send/Return for external effectors
- Extensive Utility Menu to customize user settings
- Preset Import/Export Function by USB memory device (take your settings to another X1700 mixer)
- High Resolution 24 Segment Output Peak Meters
- Dual Power Transformer construction for best possible specs (Digital/Analog sections)
- Output Limiter function w/adjustable threshold (great for Club installers)
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