Atomix Productions is announcing the imminent release of VirtualDJ 8.1 : the most used and most stable DJ software is becoming more robust than ever and adds Shazam integration, collaborative CloudLists, and GeniusDJ, to its set of features.
Any DJ knows that the most important feature of any DJ software is actually never crashing. A one-minute software crash when mixing can ruin the whole night. The VirtualDJ developers have spent the past 15 months relentlessly fixing every single bug, even if there was only a single occurrence reported out of millions of users. The latest build of VirtualDJ 8.0 already was the most stable of DJ software, as independent research has proven *, VirtualDJ 8.1 should now be the indisputable stability standard, at a time when competitors are rushing their software developments to catch up with VirtualDJ’s leading feature set, compromising on their own stability.
The other good news is that VirtualDJ has been staying true to its mantra since 1996, revolutionizing the digital DJ’ing world by always introducing new features. So, with better than ever stability and the most complete feature set, also comes :
Shazam integration : VirtualDJ now integrates with Shazam. Shazamed a song lately ? You’ll find it in your Shazam folder directly in VirtualDJ. You can use it and organize it as you like.
GeniusDJ : drag and drop a song or group of tracks into the GeniusDJ folder and VirtualDJ will automatically tell you what other songs are usually played after these tracks. The suggestions do not rely on pseudo-mathematical properties of the songs, or the taste of a few curators, but use the power of having hundreds of millions of DJs using VirtualDJ, to get real trends of what DJs are actually playing today.
Cloudlists : you can also get more curated lists by importing CloudLists, created by other VirtualDJ users to help their fellow DJs keep up-to-date with the latest trends in specific genres, or learn what’s hot in genres you don’t know as well. Or you can create or join your own CloudLists and start sharing your knowledge with the world.
Atomix Productions is the leading DJ software studio worldwide. With over 150M downloads of its VirtualDJ software, it has been embodying the revolution of digital DJ’ing since 1996 and accompanying all DJs from bedroom to super star.
*Based on an independent study, which compared the number of crashes reported on various forums over the total number of users for each DJ software.
London, September 10, 2015 - Hercules, the mobile DJ controllers specialist, is innovating in the world of ultra-portable mixing, and is thrilled to unveil its new Hercules DJControl Compact.
With a footprint of just 13.4 x 3.9 inches / 34 x 10 cm, this brand-new controller makes no compromises when it comes to functionalities, and is the most full-featured controller in its category.
Thanks to its compact, elongated shape, Hercules DJControl Compact is very easy to take with you in any bag - including laptop computer bags. DJs can take the controller with them everywhere, to practice with or prepare their mixes whenever the mood strikes them: waiting for the train, while traveling, in hotel rooms or even at a café terrace.
DJControl Compact is the perfect ultra-mobile companion for precision control of DJ software, as it makes no compromises in terms of functionalities: control loops, effects, samples and Cue points using its 2 sets of 4 pads, tweak the sound of tracks using the dual two-band equalizers (one per deck), and control the volume independently on both tracks. You can even do some scratching using the controller’s 2 jog wheels, measuring 3 inches / 7.5 cm in diameter. It’s also the perfect "backup" system in the event of problems with your main controller.
Finally, for all those who love mixing and impromptu parties with friends, DJControl Compact is the must-have practical and effective controller: it lets you quickly take control of essential DJing functions, and play your favorite music all night long! All you need is a computer (PC or Mac®) with a USB port to connect the controller, a pair of speakers connected to the computer, and a music playlist.
DJUCEDTM 18°, the complete mixing software, is included with the controller. Highly intuitive to use, it lets you quickly master all the basic skills that any DJ needs to know - including setting Cue points, syncing two different tracks, creating loops, and saving your mixes.
Hercules DJControl Compact will be available from October 2015, at a suggested retail price of - €79.99 (tax included), - USD 69.99 (tax not included), - £59.99 (taxes included).
Come and visit us at BPM, from September 12th to 14th, 2015: - BPM is the world’s largest event dedicated to DJing and electronic music production, - BPM is held at the hall 12 of NEC (National Exhibition Centre) in Birmingham, UK.
Hercules booth on BPM is B99: you can meet there the DJ duet TWICE AS TRENDY, (DJ Spawn and DJ Esko), performing on DJControl Jogvision, Hercules DJ controller with in-jog displays.
They will also host 2 sessions on DJControl Jogvision at the BPM demo stage: - Saturday at 5:00 PM, - Monday at 1:30 PM.
We had such an amazing time with Campus DJ over the past couple of months. DJs from across North America have been competeing for a chance to be crowned the best DJ in North Amercan and many students from everywhere have been joinging the 3.O Party. Have you joined yet? Check out some pictures below. More pics coming soon!
Hercules had a special DJ invite only event at the Serato Loft in NYC. 30 DJs and their friends came out to check out the new DJContol Jogvision and they loved it! Make sure you add it to your list of things to get in the next couple of months. It will be hitting stores soon. This is something you don't want to miss out on.
We have teamed up with the largest Campus DJ competition in the world to give all of our Hercules DJ fans an opportunity to win a free Universal DJ Console. Check out the information below and Join The 3.0 Party.
We are in search of some amazing DJs to join our team and help democratize DJing. We met with some great DJs on the rise at our US office in NYC and are looking forward to working with them. If you're interested in becoming apart of our team of amazing DJs on the rise, please feel free to send us some mixes or videos of your DJ skills.