• Ableton
  • Akai
  • American DJ
  • American Audio
  • Antari
  • B 522
  • Behringer
  • Esp Technology
  • Korg
  • KRK
  • Lightemotion
  • Native Instruments
  • Numark
  • Ortofon
  • American DJ
  • Pure Reliability
  • Sennheiser
  • Soundking
  • Technics
  • Vestax

DJM2000 Pioneer announce new mixer

March 11th, 2010



DJM-2000

A perfect companion to Pioneer’s CDJ-2000 digital media players and compatible with any player in the market, the DJM-2000 is marked to be the pinnacle of mixers with technological advances that include the industry’s first 5.8-inch multi-touch screen effects, Evolved Beat Effects, Pro DJ Link and MIDI controls.

Features

* Industry-first 5.8″ full color multi-touch display
* Internal USB audio interface
* Pro DJ link that connects up to four CDJ-2000/900s
* Manipulate frequencies and alter sounds with EVOLVED BEAT EFFECTS
* INST FX (Instant Instrument Effect) allows effects to be applied intuitively with a turn of the knob
* MIDI: Assign various DJM-2000 buttons to trigger other devices

More detais including $AU, Price & availability coming soon

Discovered DJ Comp Finals

March 8th, 2010


+++++++++++++++++DISCOVERED FINAL +++++++++++++++++

Over the past 13 weeks, 26 contestants have been fighting it out to win Australia’s biggest Dj competition… GPO Hotel, Lightsounds, Scene Magazine, SAE, Jagermeister and Vicious Records launched what was undoubtedly be one of the biggest DJ competitions for 2009/2010!  Held downstairs in the Seven40 Bar of The GPO Hotel and commenced on Friday November 20, the search was on for a “DJ of Distinction”. Competitors were selected from CD and web based auditions through www.gpohotel.com.au.

The successful applicants competed in 20 minute weekly preliminary rounds, judged on abilities in song selection, mixing, stage presence, and self promotion by a judging panel comprised of the best in Queensland’s local industry with National and International special guest judges.  The prizes are certainly something to oggle, guaranteeing the winner a major career boost – not to mention be amongst the lucky first in the country to own a set of Pioneer CDJ2000s for their very own!

Here is what the winner gets if they win the final…
Complete Pioneer DJ Package: 2 x Pioneer CDJ 2000 1 x Pioneer DJM Mixers 1 x Pioneer HDJ 2000 Headphones
An inthemix Queensland local feature article interview with Lady Lex
A set at V Festival 2010 @ the Jagercube
1 copy of Ableton LIVE 8
Scholarship in Electronic Music Production at SAE College
Flights, accommodation and Limo transfers to the Vicious Head office in Melbourne 1/2 a day studio time with the crew from Vicious Records
Promotional/Press shots DJ Logo design by Velvet Spectrum
Guest spot on Nightvision Podcast Guest residency at GPO Hotel, Brisbane Guest residency at Ruby Tramp, Gold Coast

The winner will be judged by 2 very influential people in the australian music scene: Lorne Padman and Ivan Gough::  After the competition…. Ivan and Lorne will be playing a very special set!!! Proudly supported by Pioneer DJ and lightsounds.com.au

Brisbane-O-Rama! One Day Sale March 13th

March 8th, 2010

Brisbane-O-Rama one day sale is on this weekend (March 13th 2010).
Live DJ’s • Free Sausages • Giveaways • Prizes

Lightsounds is smashing it out of the park with a huge clearance sale on 13th March that promises a host of absolute bargains on a wide range of the latest and greatest groovy gear. There’s ex-demo items below cost, overstocked products, ex-hire gear and clearance stock in lighting, audio, lasers, monitors, LED, turntables, controllers, foggers, DJ software and CD players from all the big names. Pioneer, AKAI, Native Instruments, Numark, Korg, Antari, American DJ, Vestax, ESP Technology, Allen and Heath and Light Emotion. There’s an insane amount of gear ready to be snapped up by savvy shoppers. Half a million bucks worth to be exact so get in quick as these prices won’t last.

On the day everyone will receive a free gift voucher, there’s live DJ sets, spot prizes, sausage sizzle and energy drinks. So let’s party like it’s your birthday and get on down to Lightsounds March 13th!

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Lasers with FREE foggers

March 3rd, 2010

A long time ago in a galaxy far far away…

Lightsounds have formed a rebel alliance with Light Emotion and Antari to create the best value offer of the millenium. They’ve got stacks of lasers packaged up with bonus fog machines to create the ultimate cool effect for the dance floor or house parties. Rock bands are even using lasers to add visual excitement to their shows. There’s a huge range depending on what colours and effects you are looking for. Multi beam, red, green, full colour and more. The lasers have heaps of pre-set patterns and can work sound active or as part of a DMX show. Add fog to create a stunning and dramatic effect quicker than you can say light sabre!

Pioneer Gigantic Sale (extended)

February 15th, 2010

I couldn’t wait to pull the pin on this one… many people where surprised (even a little upset) by how fast some of the Pioneer sales items disapeared in the Gigantic Clearance Sale, so i’ve made these extra specials just for them!!

Hot pioneer packages exclusive to Lightsounds that include $200 Gift card to spend in store (or online), we’ll even give FREE FREIGHT to anyone who cant get to a local store for these deals (use code 2232 at check out screen). Shop for Pioneer or Click here to download the PDF oh yeah, and dont forget to check out the rest of the Gigantic Specials HERE

Position Available: Sales/Hire Professional

February 15th, 2010

An exciting opportunity is now available with Lightsounds, Australia’s leading network of professional Audio, Lighting and DJ equipment suppliers. Based in one of our Sydney stores, we are looking for a dynamic, motivated, well-groomed and enthusiastic individual to join our busy sales and hire teams. The successful candidate will report to the Store Manager and be responsible for providing high-quality service to a broad range of professional- and consumer-level clients, with virtually limitless scope for growth and career development within the role.

This position will include functions not limited to:-
- Providing excellent Customer service and sales/hire at retail and B2B level
- Merchandising and in-store displays
- Inventory handling
- Communication with clients and processing orders including sales functions and cash handling
- Data input, office and reporting functions within the store

Successful candidates will possess the following:
- The ability to liaise effectively with clients, with a history of delivering superior customer-service
- Retail experience, with a knowledge of DJ, professional audio and/or lighting equipment highly regarded
- Good personal presentation with strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills
- A responsible and mature work attitude

Non-essential but desirable selection criteria include:
- Previous experience in a sales or BDM role
- Management experience, with demonstrable skills in co-ordinating staff
- A current manual driver’s license

Full time and Part Time positions available.

A good work ethic and a positive attitude are essential.

Please note that this position may involve regular weekend work.

Successful applicants will possess excellent enthusiasm, a strong commitment to customer service and a genuine desire to succeed in a company that recognises and rewards initiative & outstanding achievement.

If you are highly motivated and would like to be part of a successful team with the opportunity to earn significant incentives, please forward us an application including a personalised cover letter stating why you would be suitable for this position. Please email your resume to carl@lightsounds.com, or  fax the same to 02 9560 0022. We are also looking for people for installation & productions here

Position Available: Installations and Productions Technical Assistant

February 15th, 2010

Due to continued growth we are looking for an additional person to assist with our Installation, Productions, Event set ups and Deliveries. This is an exciting opportunity with Lightsounds, Australia’s leading network of professional audio, lighting and DJ equipment suppliers. We are looking for a person who is looking for great growth potential within our successful Production and Installations department. This department incorporates pro-audio, lighting and A/V hire, productions, deliveries, as well as temporary and permanent installations.

Reporting to the Store and company General Managers, this challenging and varied position will involve a high level of autonomy once competence in the job has been established. The responsibilities of this role will include:

• Temporary and Long-term installation and commissioning of pro Lighting and Audio set-ups
• Delivery, Set up, Operation and Pull down of events for clients of various sizes
• Potential to specifying and quote, including liaising with outside suppliers to source additional resources
• Potential to Manage logistics, including on-site supervision
• Providing technical advice to clients
• Hands-on technical assistance required
• Occasional work outside of regular business hours as the need arises
• Developing and maintaining a close relationship with clients

For this position, the successful applicant will be responsible for providing high-quality service to a broad range of clients within the entertainment and events industries. We are looking for the right applicant to capitalise on virtually limitless scope for growth and career development within the role.

Successful candidates will possess the following:

• Technical experience in the professional audio and/or lighting industries
• The ability to liaise effectively with clients, with a history of delivering superior customer-service
• The capacity to work independently with strong problem-solving capabilities
• The flexibility to be able to work well within in a team environment.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Good personal presentation with strong written and verbal communication skills
• A current manual driver’s license

Please email your resume (carl@lightsounds.com), including a personalised cover letter stating why you would be suitable for this position or fax the same to 02 9560 0022.

If the above position doesn’t exactly fit your current situation and you have experience in any of the areas such as Sound, Lighting, Vision, DJ Equipment, AV, by all means feel free to send through your resume for other possible openings that we may have.

Home DJ Competition Winners (Photos)

February 12th, 2010

Sorry for the late update, here are the winners of the Home DJ comp from December 09. Prizes by Native Instruments and Lightsounds
Home DJ Comp 1st Place by lightsounds.
FIRST PLACE
Winner: Just Corz
Score:262/300
Prizes:
1x Traktor Scratch Pro (RRP 1249)
1x Industrygear DJ Back pack (RRP 119)
1x $100 Lightsounds Gift Voucher
+ Residency at Home The Venue
+ A set at Summanights NYE at Home

Home DJ Comp 2nd Place by lightsounds.
2ND PLACE

Winner: Craig Mckellar
Score: 203/300
Prizes:
1x Traktor Pro (RRP 419)
1x Industrygear DJ Back pack (RRP 119)
1x $50 Lightsounds Gift Voucher

Home DJ Comp 3rd Place by lightsounds.
3RD PLACE
Winner: The Undie Sundie Deejays
Score: 187/300
Prizes:
1x Traktor Duo (RRP 219)
1x Industrygear DJ Back pack (RRP 119)
1x $50 Lightsounds Gift Voucher

Congratulations to the winners!

Pioneer CDJ2000 Showcase Photos

February 9th, 2010

The weekend Pioneer  showcase was awesome. We gave away 1000’s of dollars in prizes & giveaways, Drank redbull, watched DJ habebe & Baby Gee spin some magic on the latest CDJ technology, then partied on at Family… Phew.

Thanks to all those people who came down, Pioneer & all the guys who helped set it up, You Rock!!

Here’s a few photos for those who missed it, for more photos visit us on facebook


Gigantic Sale Update – More Stock Just Added

February 8th, 2010

Our gigantic sale is blowing up, with many items sold within hours of the launch. BUT fear not there are many great buys still to be had. We’ve added an updated list which includes hundreds of ‘Just Added’ items… get in quick!!

GET A FULL LIST OF PRODUCTS CLICK HERE (PDF)

or check out the ads below

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD PDF VERSION