Traktor DJ App Free for Today Only

In celebration of the fifth anniversary of Apple's App Store, Native Instruments has made their Traktor DJ App for iPhone and iPad absolutely free!

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Native Instruments Releases Traktor DJ for iPad

Native Instruments has released Traktor DJ, its first DJ-oriented app for the iPad/  Utilizing technology from their acclaimed Traktor Pro DJ software, Traktor DJ for iOS is aimed at making the creation of beat synced mixes an effortless and tactile a process as possible.  The app retails for $19.99 and requires an iPad2 or later running iOS 6.

Native Instruments Drops Price of Kontrol S4

Native instruments have dropped the price of their flagship DJ controller the Kontrol S4 to $899.

Madeon - Pop Culture (Live Mashup)

If you want an impressive example of what DJs can do with Ableton, look no further! My jaw is dropped. (Thanks to Daniel for posting this on his Facebook.)

[via itsmadeon on YouTube]

The DJ Mouse

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Mixed in Key Releases Key-Matching Software

Via Synthtopia:

Mixed in Key has teamed up with Allen & Heath to release Mixed in Key 4.0 for Windows and Mac OS X. I'm not sure how this one flew under my radar for the previous 3 versions, but it sounds like something that would be useful not only to DJ's, but indeed to anyone who uses loops or sampled musical phrases in their music. From the website:

"Mixed In Key is software created for the world's best DJs. With its user-friendly design and trusted technology, Mixed In Key makes harmonic mixing easy.

Mixed In Key takes your mixing to the next level by showing which songs you can mix together without a key clash. It works with all CD decks, Ableton Live, Traktor, Serato Scratch Live, and all other mixing software and hardware. Your DJ sets will always sound smooth and professional. "

Free DJing Software for Mac

via Synthtopia:

Note that it runs on Windows and Linux too, it's just rare to find this sort of thing free on the Mac. From the UltraMixer website:

"UltraMixer is a DJ mixing software which enables you to mix digital music in various formats such as MP3, WMA, AAC, OGG, WAV or CDs in real time. All you need is a sound card. The DJ's turntables are replaced by two digital SoundPlayers, the "vinyls" are available within seconds through the integrated FileArchive.
No matter whether you want to use UltraMixer for a professional gig or at a private party or as virtual jukebox in restaurants, hair studios or medical surgeries - it will prove the right choice!

UltraMixer is the first DJ software in the world, that is available for the most popular operating systems Windows, Linux and Mac OS X.

There are three versions of UltraMixer available: the Free Edition and the Basic Edition for private users and the Professional Edition for high demands and commerical use. All versions are integrated in one program, and can be activated through the appropriate licence keys. This enables the user to switch to a more advanced version without any problems."

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