Until the next Sonic Walker Mix is ready, there are some new netlabel mixes elsewhere you might enjoy:
Today Pioneer introduced the next generation MP3 compatible CDJ-1000MK3 and CDJ-800MK2 CD Decks.
With the best quality audio complemented by intuitive precision vinyl emulation, the CDJ-1000MK2 is established as the world’s standard CD deck: performance that’s evolving with the CDJ-1000MK3. The new deck provides full MP3 compatibility, a HOT LOOP feature, ‘JOG feeling adjust’ and improved presentation of track and WAVE data. With refinements to the CDJ-800MK2 also headlined by MP3, the new decks round out a Pioneer CD/DVD DJ range that’s fully digital and MP3-ready.
‘The CDJ-1000MK2 became the industry standard CD player through input from leading DJs across the world and they’ve again advised us on the new modifications that will advance digital DJ’ing,’ comments Jason Pook, Product Planning Manager, Pioneer Europe. ‘We have evolved the standard with the “MK3” by improving the presentation of track data, adding features like “JOG feeling adjust” and including MP3 compatibility. DJs seeking the ultimate sonic performance will use audio files. But with MP3 we’ve added convenience and immediacy - music is easier to transport and access via a growing number of MP3 download sites such as Djdownload.com and Beatport.com.’
Creative Commons, along with filmmakers Kembrew McLeod and Ben Franzen, today announced that due to overwhelmingly positive response, the Copyright Criminals Remix Contest has been extended by two weeks, ending on March 14. Additionally, new vocal samples from influential rapper Chuck D (of Public Enemy) and pioneering funk musician George Clinton (of Parliament-Funkadelic) have been made available for use in
the competition.
This is a contest for artists to mix audio tracks under 4 minutes which use provided voice samples from Ben Franzen and Kembrew McLeod’s forthcoming film, “Copyright Criminals.” Samples from the film include voiceovers from De La Soul, DJ Qbert, members of Public Enemy, Matmos, Coldcut, members of Negativland, and others.
Sixteensteps.com has launched its opening with a compilation release titled “Labor of Love.” It is an electronic based label offering music crossing many different styles and genres. Its debut release features all current seven artists on the label plus 2 other releases by artist Cresh Frazy with more releases soon on their way….
It has been a productive netlabel DJ weekend. Next to our Rainy Day Mix, also DJ l’Embrouille just released his weekly Netlabel mix with many new and interesting techno tracks and Sven Swift from the 12rec.net netlabel released a downtempo mix on Zerinnerung.
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