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Denon DJ, a leading manufacturer of premium DJ products and solutions, announced on 14th May 2019 that it has released their new V1.3.1 firmware update for the SC5000/M Prime media player and Engine Prime music management system. This new V1.3.1 release unifies the feature set across all Prime Series hardware units and adds a significantly more powerful music preparation and performance workflow for DJs. Importing, editing and playing multiple format DJ collections has just been taken to the next level, representing a truly 'open to all', future-facing DJ system.

Highlights of the new V1.3.1 Update are as follows:

v1.3.1 Update for ENGINE PRIME

• Direct import of Rekordbox playlists, hot-cues and memory loops
  Removing the fear of change for any cautious DJ, this new feature makes any time-invested, carefully curated Rekordbox collection (of any size) directly accessible within Engine Prime v1.3.1. A quick and easy import procedure makes it simple and fast to bring in Rekordbox playlists, songs, hot cues and memory loops, all in readiness for selected collection export to the SC5000/M and Prime 4 units.
• Speed improvements to Serato, iTunes and Traktor imports
  With digital music collections getting larger and a DJ's time becoming more valuable, Engine Prime v1.3.1's greatly increased import speed brings in your Serato DJ, NI Traktor and iTunes music collections faster than ever.
• Fixed an issue where some tracks were not imported from external collections.
• Fixed an issue where some tracks were not packed to external drives if duplicate files exist across multiple locations.
• Fixed tracks not auto-analyzing when imported as Crate/Playlist from iTunes.
• Fixed an issue where in certain circumstances, Engine Prime's Serato collection would show less tracks than Serato's collection.
• Fixed an issue where a drive could not be ejected during track analysis.
• Misc improvements.

v1.3.1 Update for SC5000 and SC5000M

Highlights

• On-Screen Editing of Crates and Playlists
  Crates and playlists can now be added, edited and removed directly on the SC5000/M touchscreen without the need for a computer. DJs can now take advantage of on-the-fly creation and manipulation of their music collections, live at a gig or during prep-time at the studio.
• Musical Key Change and Key Sync feature
  Simple to use and fast to engage, DJ's can now effortlessly apply a musical key change to their tracks, up and down in single semitone increments. Instant, one button press key matching is also added and audio quality remains pristine at all frequencies. Standalone, harmonic DJ mixing is here!
• New Search Filter criteria menu
  SC5000/M users can now search massive music collections with additional criteria, like ‘Comments' and 'Date Added.' Song Lists can now also be sorted using these collection criteria additions.
• Improved High-Frequency response and Speed Resolution to track playback
  Crisp and dynamic high-end frequency playback is ensured for DJs, who demand the very best audio reproduction and playback on today's mobile, club and festival sound systems. In addition, speed slider resolution is now adjustable in 0.01% BPM increments for ultimate, precise flexibility in the mix.
• SoundSwitch StagelinQ Support
  A new update to Denon DJs StagelinQ protocol enables full control over both simplistically automated or complex programmed lightshows as the SC5000/M and Prime 4 units are now functionally integrated with SoundSwitch vs1.9.

Additional Performance Features

• Add a user preference called “Pitch Control Type” which allows the Pitch Bend buttons to be set to Range by default.
• Increased speed slider resolution to 0.01%
• Key button will blink when key is not set to its default pitch. Shift pressing the key button will reset it back to the default pitch.

Collection Features

• Added Collection Management features.
• Song lists can now be sorted by additional Metadata like Comments and Date Added. When sorted by criteria, that criteria is also shown.
• Added ability to constrain search to various fields, including Comments. This is done by pressing the downward facing triangle in the search bar.
• Holding Shift while scrolling through crates/playlists/folders will now jump by page, just like the song list.
• Increased the touch area of the song list slider, making it easier to scroll via finger.
• Keyboard no longer closes when clearing a search.
• Tweaked keyboard touch areas to minimize false presses and accidental closures.
• Keyboard now reverts back from numbers to letters when a space is entered, or if closed and re-opened.
• Touchable scroll bars now are thicker than non touchable scroll bars and give visual feedback when pressed. Song list scroll bar touch area has been increased for easier touch scrolling through large song lists.

Misc Improvements

• Added Collection Management features.
• Disabling layer B will now throw a warning if there is a track on deck.
• Improved loading to deck handling so soft takeover does not kick in unnecessarily.
• Improved selecting and ejecting of drive behavior.

Bug Fixes and Improvements:

• Added Collection Management features.
• Fixed an issue where the song would jump in position when scratching after adjusting the grid and exiting grid edit mode.
• Fixed an issue where the center wheel screen would occasionally freeze when reverse, censor and slicer actions were performed.
• Fixed an issue where repeatedly starting and stopping a motorized platter could result in small audio pops.
• Fixed an issue where the SC5000M's motor would play back at the incorrect speed.
• Fixed an issue where when playing two synced tracks on separate layers, the playing track would sync to the newly started track.
• Fixed an issue where loading songs from the prepare list would occasionally load the incorrect song.
• Improved search accuracy - fixed several issues where searching for numbers would return false results. Also fixed an issue where in rare circumstances searches would leave out results.
• Fixed an rare issue where pressing pause would not pause the track.
• Fixed an issue where libraries created Engine Prime v 1.0.3 or earlier would not load the collection properly.
• Fixed an issue where turning off 3 or more units simultaneously would cause a unit to hang upon shutdown.
• Fixed an issue where after searching, the song list would not be brought into focus and loading via knob would not work.
• Fixed an issue where after searching, the song list selection would jump to the bottom of the list and only 2.5 would be visible on screen.
• Additional bug fixes and improvements.

Note: All Prime 4 units come with the 1.3.1 firmware/features update.

PLUS! - V1.2 Update for X1800 Prime Mixer

The X1800 mixer now has integrated OLED screen improvements for adjustable brightness and screensaver modes, plus a new 'limiter' icon to show if active. Utility settings for microphone send, gate and frequency adjustments are also added as well as 'tap-tempo' flexibility improvements.

Features:

• Add display auto dim/off screensaver mode
• Add ability to adjust display brightness
• Add limiter icon on display to show when limiter is active
• Add microphone gate threshold setting
• Add ability to send microphone signal to headphones
• Add additional frequency bands for microphone EQ low setting
• Increased TAP tempo limit to 500 BPM
• Add manual TAP override mode

Bug Fixes:

• Fixed issue for MIDI data sent over USB 2
• Improved channel level gain distribution
• Improved Utility Menu structure
• Improved channel fader data sent over Ethernet
• Various UI improvements

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Strong, clear output is only half the battle, however. In order for a subwoofer to be part of an ideal speaker system, it has to blend seamlessly with the companion speaker. This is where the Alto Professional TS300-series subwoofers truly excel like none other. These subwoofers have a choice of six selectable DSP output modes, so the subwoofer’s frequency response and crossover frequency are perfectly-matched to the speaker it’s being used with. Four of these six output options match the subwoofer perfectly with Alto TS2 and TS3 full-range speakers, while the other two output options (Hi-Pass or Bypass mode) ensure a perfect match even with non-Alto full-range speakers.

All three subwoofer models feature a rugged, long-excursion woofer mounted in a solidly-braced ported enclosure, computer-optimised for powerful low-frequency performance. The enclosures themselves are made from a dense wood composite.This strong, resonant-free material has virtually perfect acoustic characteristics, which ensures that the subwoofers’ output is always clear and impactful. Conventional enclosures with flex-prone thin metal or plastic walls actually rob the speaker of acoustic impact by dissipating the driver’s energy as cabinet vibration. A sturdy, braced wood composite enclosure doesn’t waste the driver’s motion as cabinet resonance.

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Splice integration Splice fuels the creativity of producers around the world with millions of high-quality, royalty-free samples, presets and loops, covering nearly every musical style. You can now download and browse your Splice sample library on your Force standalone. Before you begin, make sure your Force is connected to your network and you have access to a web browser. On the Force press Shift+Menu to go to Preferences, navigate to the Splice tab, and tap Get Login Code. Follow the on-screen instructions to pair your Force to your Splice account. Once paired, use the Sync Files button to download the samples from your Splice account across Wi-Fi / ethernet to a drive of your choice. To browse your Splice samples, press the Load button to go to Browser mode, then navigate to the Content tab and press the Splice shortcut to view the samples downloaded from your Splice account. The right hand browser panel will display your Splice samples organized into a series of top level folders that allow you to easily browse your sample library by BPM, instrument, key, pack or tag. In the Browser you can now audition samples/loops that have an embedded tempo in sync with your project tempo. Press Load to go to the Browser and then press the F-Key with a speaker icon to bring up the Audition settings. When the Warp button is On, samples with embedded tempos will be auditioned at the project tempo. When the Sync button is On and Force is in playback, the samples/loops will be previewed on the next bar.

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Founder and creator Michael Carnes, who worked on many of the most iconic Lexicon reverbs, brings his technical and creative expertise to these powerful and versatile plug-ins. Fit dialogue into scenes, mix in immersive audio formats, bring character to musical performances, and create never-before-heard sound effects. Exponential Audio has the perfect reverb for any project. Press release here with lots of nice shots of some mountains.

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From Rane:

"RANE DJ are proud to announce that as of 2019, the RANE TWELVE will now be accepted as performance hardware in the DMC mixing championship events. This announcement includes all regional heats, finals and the online competitions. 

Now a very cool thing:

"To support this, RANE is offering custom made 12" acrylic control discs to any DJ that competes in the 2019 DMC globally using the TWEVLES. To qualify for the custom acrylics, DJs will need to use the TWEVLE's throughout their time within the 2019 DMCs with video recordings of each performance. Keep an eye on the RANE website and socials for more information coming soon."

And from DMC:

"We are extremely pleased to once again welcome RANE as our prime supporter for the 2019 DMC WORLD DJ CHAMPIONSHIPS and the ONLINE DJ CHAMPIONSHIPS which will give competitors anywhere in the world an opportunity to compete in the live World Finals in London on the 28th of September. Many DJs have asked that we include the RANE TWELVE turntable and we are happy to confirm that this year we welcome this great turntable onto the stages of the DMC World"

-Tony Prince, DMC Director

Grab a Twelve or 2 and get your chicka-chickaty-chaats on!

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These plans contain a complete guide on building pro class PA speakers using Celestion Speakers and make a perfect project for any music lover.

Akai Pro's Force will be unveiled at NAMM in Los Angeles next week and we're looking forward to getting our hands on it. Initial videos look very cool (there's one to get you started below).

Oh yeah, and we're open for pre-orders now! Click THIS LINK to go to the product page.