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Welcome to DJAdvantage... The Ultimate Pro DJ Resource
DJAdvantage was designed exclusively for DJs by DJs as the ultimate pro DJ resource guide on the web. Whether you're a mobile DJ, club DJ or radio DJ, everything you need is right here at your fingertips!
We feature a long list of "How to DJ" articles, tutorials, tips and tricks, as well as, DJ industy and equipment news. You'll also find an extensive DJ Directory full of mobile DJ, club DJ and radio dj listings. Plus, you'll find an insider's directory to all the top resources for the beginner DJ to the pro.
And if that's not enough, be sure to check out our free MP3 downloads and exclusive list of music suggestions for the wedding ceremony and reception, including the top 100 first dance songs, father/daughter dance, wedding party dance, bouquet and garter music and more.
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Featured DJ Product: Pioneer DDJ-SX
 The Pioneer DDJ-SX is an advanced performance DJ controller designed specifically for the Serato DJ Software. The Pioneer DDJ-SX Serato based DJ controller utilizes the software as the basis for its configuration and ergonomic design, taking advantage of its features and integrating special trigger pads and controls. Pioneer also implemented larger jog wheels for precise mixing and scratching, multiple inputs for expandability, and 4-channel mixing flexibility.
Sold as a complete system that includes the controller and new Serato DJ software, the Pioneer DDJ-SX provides additional features to provide direct, tactile control of the software's capabilities, which include a four-deck sampler function, dual deck control, slip mode, FX mode and more. Serato DJ has a brand new look and a greatly improved software layout, optimized for simplicity and a great experience. |
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The DJ Times Expo - August 12th - 15th, 2013
 Mark your calendars for The DJ Expo 2013, the world's largest annual gathering of Professional DJs. Produced by DJ Times magazine and it's publisher Testa Communications, the DJ Expo will feature a solid slate of exhibits from the world's top DJ manufacturers, educational seminars and unforgettable parties. The DJ Expo 2013 will take place August 12 - 15 at the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, NJ.
For more info, visit the DJ Times Magazine website. |
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Get your FREE Website Listing in our DJ Directory!
If you're a DJ and you've got a website, you can have it listed in our DJ Directory for FREE!
Our DJ Directory features a separate Mobile DJ Directory and Club DJ Directory with a searchable database to make finding a DJ even easier! |
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Celebrity DJs
 You know them... Carl Cox, John Digweed, Paul Oakenfold, Sasha, Tiësto, Paul van Dyk and the like. They are some of the most popular club DJs and record producers in the world with fans spanning across the globe.
Discover for yourself what makes them famous and why they have such a huge following.
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 | Choosing Your DJ Setup…
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Remember when the only way to play music for people was with vinyl records and turntables? No? Me neither. I am part of this 'millennial' generation and have rarely had only one option for anything music related. If there has been one constant in the music industry over the past decade or so, it is that manufacturers of DJ hardware and software are seldom idle. There are always new versions of DAWs, updates to plugins, and hardware that keeps getting smaller and brighter. With all of the choices available, how does a new DJ (or an experienced one looking for something new) start looking at building a gear setup and performance routine? Let's take a look at a couple different factors…
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| Pioneer Expands DJ Creativity With A Twist Of A Knob
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Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. Professional Sound and Visual Division continues to offer DJs of all levels the ability to create a wide spectrum of music and mixing arrangements with the introduction of its new DJM-750 4-channel digital DJ mixer. Offering superior sound quality and a professional control layout, the feature rich DJM-750 includes a built-in high performance USB sound card and the industry’s first1 Boost Color FX feature, which enables users to change the intensity of various effects with the rotation of the built-in effects knob.
“Pioneer has always been about designing DJ products that encourage users to explore their creativity,” said David Arevalo, senior marketing manager, Professional Sound and Visual Division for Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. “The new DJM-750 offers endless effects with its Boost Color FX and Sound Color FX features.
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| New Rolling Sub Bag is Perfect Fit for Mackie DLM12S
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Gator Cases line of top rated lightweight speaker bags has been expanded to include a new rolling subwoofer bag designed to fit the popular Mackie DLM12S subwoofer and similar size 12" cube style PA subs.
Made of a tough nylon exterior, the G-SUB2118-17 features a 10mm internal foam padding to keep your sub safe when not in use. A built in caster board includes heavy-duty, industrial grade rubber casters allowing you to transport your sub with ease. Also included is a removable towing strap and side carry handles. Lastly, the large zippered front allows for easy placement and removal of your sub.
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| Special Pioneer Cable Ensures Use Of iPad With DDJ-WEGO and DDJ-ERGO Controllers
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Pioneer DJ today introduced the DJC-WeCAi controller cable to enable an iPad device to be used with its line of DDJ-WeGO and DDJ-ERGO DJ controllers1. The DJC-WeCAi cable connection transforms an iPad device loaded with Algoriddim Inc.’s “djay® for iPad” app or “vjay for iPad” (available for purchase in the App Store) into a music source and control window for the DDJ-WeGO or DDJ-ERGO.
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| On The Glow with Global Truss America’s Glow Totem Sets For Mobile DJs
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Now DJs and mobile entertainers can add the sleek, professional look of trussing to their acts more conveniently than ever before. Global Truss America has introduced the Glow Totem Set, a new all-in-one mobile truss setup that packs down to less than half the size of standard square truss.
Consisting of 4 single trussing tubes, a base plate, a top plate and a lycra cover, the Glow Totem Set includes everything needed to create a clean, polished look. When the tubes are assembled and covered with the lycra truss cover, there’s no cross hatching, only a smooth, modern uplighting glow. Add a battery powered ADJ Jelly or Mega GO par to uplight without the hassle of cords.
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| The Ideal Headphones For Engineering, Mixing And Audio Playback... Samson's SR950 Professional Studio Headphones
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Samson’s SR950 Professional Studio Reference Headphones offer precise monitoring performance for studio applications. Perfect for engineering, mixing and playing back audio with stunning results, the SR950s combine comfort with solid bass response, ultra-clear highs and a closed ear design.
These headphones offer a closed ear design for maximum sound isolation and noise reduction, allowing the most accurate stereo imaging possible. The 50mm drivers offer exceptional sound reproduction and wide dynamic range to instill confidence in your final mix or simply provide outstanding sound quality for playback.
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| Pioneer Awarded Best Manufacturer Six Years In A Row
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The Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. Professional Sound and Visual Division (Pioneer DJ) made a strong showing at this year’s 2013 Winter Music Conference (WMC) International Dance Music Awards held on March 21st, winning four awards, the prestigious Best Manufacturer of the Year award for 2012, the Best New Product award for its RMX-1000 Remix Station, Best DJ Mixer/Controller (DJM-2000nexus) and Best CD Player (CDJ-2000). The awards highlight Pioneer’s technological contributions to the DJ industry and its commitment to bringing the best product offerings and entertainment experiences to the DJ community.
“These awards honor our team of product planners and engineers who continuously turn out technologically advanced DJ products every year,” said David Arevalo, senior marketing manager, Professional Sound and Visual Division for Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. “We’re extremely proud to see that Pioneer gear is highly used by DJs of every skill level, and the IDMA honors we receive each year are the ultimate stamp of approval by enthusiasts, personalities, and the industry.”
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| Martin VC-Strip™ - LED video strip lighting made easy
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Martin Professional is pleased to announce the launch of the new VC-Strip family of narrow LED video strips. VC-Strips are ideal for integration into stage and set designs, as well as interiors like bars, ceilings and walls. Fully compatible with Martin’s VC-Grid™ LED video module, they can be used together for more creative LED video designs.
VC-Strips are fully pixel-level calibrated on brightness and colors for optimal uniformity and quality and are driven by Martin’s award-winning P3 System Controller family for smooth playback that outperforms any DMX-based system.
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| The Freedom™ to Increase Power and Color Options
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CHAUVET® DJ expands the highly portable, 100 percent wireless Freedom™ series and adds four new wash lights: Freedom™ Par RGBA, Freedom™ Strip Mini RGBA, Freedom™ Par Quad-5 and Freedom™ Strip Mini Quad-5.
To emit tight beam washes that span the length of decorative columns as well as from the floor to high ceilings, Freedom™ Par RGBA includes 180 (10 mm) RGBA LEDs, while Freedom™ Strip Mini RGBA includes 200 (10 mm) RGBA LEDs for rich colors and pastels. Additionally, Freedom™ Par Quad-5 and Freedom™ Strip Mini Quad-5 are both fitted with five 5-watt, quad-color LEDs for a bright, powerful output with pristine color mixing and smooth, even washes. In addition to the standard black housing, Freedom™ Par Quad-5 is also available in a white casing — making it an ideal fixture for wedding venues.
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