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Archive for July, 2010
Mid-Year Gear Revolution
Wednesday, July 21st, 2010Lightsounds Underbelly
Monday, July 19th, 2010
AFI award & Logie Winning actor Gyton Grantley – Star of series 1 of ‘Underbelly’ – Played Melbourne underworld identity Carl Williams in the groundbreaking TV series (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gyton_Grantley) with Luke and Ben at Lightsounds Leichhardt.
DJ Competition Update > Enter Now!
Friday, July 16th, 2010
Some people where confused so we’ve changed the name and added more details now 
Lightsounds is proud to announce another positive, pro-music initiative, with a competition designed to mash up tracks from Circuit Breaker 2 to make a DJ mini mix to pop our tiny minds… Mix it, Mash it, Make it!!
How to enter:
Pick up your FREE copy of the Circuit Breaker 2 CD from Lightsounds stores (limited time only) or download it from itunes.com.au, make a mini mix of your favorite tracks (3-5 minutes long) and send it in for your chance to WIN one of three great prize packs.
Entries should be sent to marketing@lightsounds.com.au
or posted on CD to Circuit Breaker Mash Up, P O Box 19, Canterbury, NSW 2193
or drop it in to a local store
or post it on soundcloud/youtube etc and send us a link.
Note: Please include your name, email & contact phone number on the CD.
Prizes Packs:
PRIZE 1 (BEST PRODUCED):
Ableton Live 8 Suite, Akai MPK25, DIGITAL DJ BAG & LIGHTSOUND $100 HIRE VOUCHER
PRIZE 2 (MOST ORIGINAL):
Native Instruments Software BUNDLE, DIGITAL DJ BAG & LS $100 HIRE VOUCHER
PRIZE 3 (TASTY SKILLS):
Propellerhead Duo, DIGITAL DJ BAG & LS $100 HIRE VOUCHER
Judges Tips:
Best Produced - The slickest finest mix that oozes quality like a fine cognac. He who produces the best and brightest mix wins big!
Most Original - The mix that has the most unique take on the original tracks. Takes it to another place, another sound, another galaxy.
Tasty Skills - Speaks for itself. Whether scratching tracks, beat matching, looping sections, best use of digital DJ software… whatever. The maddest skills will win the prize!
Terms & Conditions:
Mash Ups must be between 3 and 5 minutes long. You must choose tracks from the Circuit Breaker 2 CD. Mash Ups must not contain any copy right samples. Staff of Lightsounds (and its suppliers) are not eligible to enter. Circuit Breaker 2 artists may enter but must not use their own track. Competition available to Australian residents only. Winners will be notified by email or phone 2 week after closing date. Lightsounds accepts no responsibility for lost, stolen or late entries. All entries may be used by Lightsounds for promotional purposes. The decision of the judges is final & binding in all respects, and no correspondence will be entered into. Competition closes 31st August 2010, All entries must be received before this date. Terms & Conditions may be changed without notice, see lightsounds.com.au for updates. E&OE.
Thanks to our many sponsours. LISTEN TO A SAMPLE OF THE TRACKS HERE: http://www.myspace.com/circuitbreakercd
Lightsounds Pimp your Office
Tuesday, July 13th, 2010When the guys at Aurora Design wanted something to give there office some disco glam, they came to Lightsounds Sydney who helped by installing this mini mirror ball cluster…. Friday night drinks will never be the same.
Lemon & Lime
Tuesday, July 13th, 2010Lightsounds Brisbane where happy to be part of the recent Lemon & Lime party in Brisbane. Trance music DJ royalty, Simon Patterson (UK) and Sied Van Reil (NL) ripped it up on Lightsounds equipment, B52 sound system, MAX300A fold backs, LEDBARDS, and Pioneer DVJ1000′S.
Need equipment for your next event? call Lightsounds 0n 1800552205
New Pioneer DJ media player announced
Monday, July 12th, 2010
Pioneer DJ has unveiled a new DJ media player that is aimed at the up and coming DJ not quite ready for pro level gear. The new media player is called the CDJ-850. The media player is designed with a layout that is the same as the pro level offerings from Pioneer like the CDJ-2000 and the CDJ-900. The 850 offers a 206mm jog dial with a rotary selector and browse buttons within the display. The device can play MP3, AAC, WAV, and AIFF audio formats directly from a USB drive or from recordable CDs. The 850 also ships with Rekordbox software for analyzing track data like the Wave, Beat Grid, BPM, and ID3 tags. Music can be exported to USB and has MIDI controls for connecting to a laptop. Australian release dates TBA
Features
- Pro-series Design and Exacting Features – The CDJ-850 integrates a large 206mm jog dial for continuous free and easy control along with a rotary selector and browse buttons integrated within the display.
- Compatible Media and Formats – The CDJ-850 is compatible with MP3, AAC, WAV and AIFF digital audio formats recorded on USB storage devices or CD-R/RW discs.
- Free Rekordbox Music Management Software Included – Pioneer’s proprietary music management software organizes and catalogs a DJ’s entire music library. When music files are imported to rekordbox,the software analyzes each file and prepares them for use specifically with the new CDJ turntables.
- USB Export Capability – DJs using the rekordbox software can easily export their music files and custom managed data onto a USB device and quickly plug in directly to the CDJ-850 and access tracks without the need to be linked to a PC. Play histories on the CDJ-850 are automatically recorded onto rekordbox via connected USB device for the DJ’s next session which makes the cycle of music file management, DJ play and preparation for future sessions very simple.
- User Interface – The display and user interface of the player is designed for quick and fluid music selection. Combined with its rotary selector, navigation through music lists (title, artist, BPM, etc.) is extremely fast and easy. The WAVE display enables smooth DJ play because the user can visually analyze the flow and dynamics of the entire song.
- DJ Software Control and Audio Interface – The CDJ-850 multi-media player features MIDI, enabling control of various DJ software running on a laptop. With the use of the built-in USB HID interface, the CDJ-850 can also control more complex operations of DJ software without the need for a control disc. For additional versatility, the player can also be used as a PC audio interface.
- Tag List Function – Equipped with an editable Tag List functionality, users of the player can easily register tracks during play or preview to add to their playlist queue. The song order in the Tag List can be altered and saved as a playlist in rekordbox.
