WMC Battle Winners of 2011, with many videos
The WMC (Winter Music Conference) wrapped up about 2 weeks ago and the videos many of the winning battle sets are finally starting to surface. There are still a few missing though. Click through for a rundown of the winners and videos of most of their sets:
DJ Crime's winning (1st place) Audio/Video Video DJ Set:
2011 DMC, Dates, Info, and Videos
The DMC is coming in full force this year. If you don't know, the DMC is a worldwide DJ competition. DJs from all over the world compete from maybe 15 countries (it changes every year). Back here in America, you can check out, or compete in the DMC in 7 different cities. The battle in San Antonio is already done. For the results of that and the other cities, click through. Also, check out the footage of the DMC DVD Release Party after the jump.
How to use iPad with Midi Devices in detail
Using the camera connection kit and some other options, you can exploit the iPads midi functionality. The videos below is by the guys from Create Digital Music, in association with TekServe, and he goes in-depth with some ways to hook up midi devices to your iPad. The first video is of a performance using FunkBox iPad app and a x0xb0x sequencer / synth. The video, after the jump, is an in-depth explanation on how you can hook it all up and use it in different ways. Now all we need is a good copy of Serato or Tractor on the iPad. Click to view the other video:
FunkBox iPad app MIDI synced with an x0xb0x
Live Inspired! – Whats Your Inspiration? (with video)
Inspiration, where does it come from? How do I become inspired? What is the driving force behind it? Do I need it? Am I inspired right now? How can I use it? These are a few questions you may find yourself asking when you are creating new things. I caught up with DJ Z-Trip a couple months back and we talked about inspiration. It really got me thinking about all the sources of inspiration and the ways it can be positively used. Continue reading, you may get inspired...
Happy New Years from NYCelectro.com
Happy New Years to all NYCelectro.com readers. Its been a great year, lots of great stories, tons of amazing parties and so many good times. Allow me, DJ Color TV and the rest of the NYCelectro.com team, to wish you all the best wishes in the year to come.
If you are in the NYC area, then you should come out to one of the many parties that we will be rocking. Shu-T, Lazor and I will all be at be holding it down at different places tonigh. Click through to find out where to go and the New Years deals for each place.
Sennheiser HD 25-1 II Custom Adidas Headphones are Pretty Bad-Assed
Remember the review on headphones a while back? I almost picked up the regular Sennheiser HD 25 headphones. They sound absolutely great and now you get match them to your freshest Adidas gear. These are pretty cool. These are a bit more pricy than the non-Adidas branded headphone. Check-em-out! More info and pics after the jump!
Adidas Senheisers
Thanksgiving Eve, DJ Color TV and Lazor will be rocking SOLAS
Worried about all those callaries you are about to consume on turkey-day? Well, come to SOLAS on Thanksgiving Eve and burn them on the dance floor. Yours truly, DJ Color TV, and DJ Lazor will be rocking the turntables all night long from 10pm. We'll be playing all your favorite music, from electro to old school to pop to rock, its an eclectic mix that you don't want to miss. Its an NYCelectro.com party! Click through for directions and more info.
Solas Thanksgiving Eve 2010
‘Dropping On The 4′ is the new ‘Dropping On The 1′. (with some music theory)
This is no new concept to most DJs with many/a few years under their belt, but its very useful. Most DJs mix on the 1 (of the beat) and there is nothing wrong with. But, for those of you that have the need for something different, then this article is for you. Click through for examples, an explanation on "dropping on the 4", and some pretty sweet (basic) music theory.
One the 1 and the 4
DJ Color TV and DJ Philly B interviewed by “Godlike-TV”
Recently, Godlike-TV came to visit the NYCelectro studios in Brooklyn, NY. Yours truly, DJ Color TV, and DJ Philly-B were interviewed and Color TV did a little showcase of some turntable skills at the beginning. Click through for the video and my thoughts on the interview.
DJ Color TV, video showcase.
The Double Life of a DJ with a Corporate Job
Like many DJs, I have a day job that takes up too much time. The day job is fine and the DJ gigs that I get provide extra money for things like equipment and other fun things. This article is a brief snapshot in a day in the life of a DJ with a Corporate Job. Its a busy life! Click through to get the complete story, and pictures...
a DJ's split personality: 1/2 Corporate, 1/2 DJ, 1/2 Shark
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