Korg’s new souped up Kaossilator Pro is the elder sibling to their Kaossilator, bringing lots of new and exciting features to the table, but can it live up to the legacy of it’s younger brother? Juno Plus investigates. Read the rest of this entry »
KORG Kaossilator Pro review
by Juno Plus on 17.03.2010 at 10:16amRodec/Sherman Restyler review
by Juno Plus on 04.03.2010 at 13:57pm
Rodec and Sherman are brands synonymous with producing high-end analogue equipment built to an extremely high standard. This means the build quality of their new collaboration isn’t really an issue. The real question is: does a hardware effects unit have a place in a modern studio or DJ setup? Ben Daly investigates.
Interview: Ilija Rudman
by Juno Plus on 02.03.2010 at 09:41am
Like most producers lumped into the “nu-disco” pigeonhole, Ilija Rudman can’t stand the phrase. After speaking to him, it’s hardly surprising; he eschews the obvious in favour of the path less travelled. Rather than moving to a musical hotbed like London or Berlin, Rudman has remained in his native Croatia to focus on making music, and resolutely rejects new software in favour of vintage equipment. He spoke to Juno Plus about 80s pop music, unreliable synths and his love of the English countryside.
Numark NS7 / Numark NSFX review
by Juno Plus on 12.02.2010 at 13:25pm
With Numark releasing their NS7 DJ controller last year and their brand new add-on, the NSFX effects controller this year, Juno Plus’ Ben Daly explores both offerings to find out what all the fuss is about.
DJ & Studio Equipment: Akai Miniak review
by Juno Plus on 05.02.2010 at 11:04am
This week Juno Plus’ Ben Daly takes a closer look at one of Akai Professional’s latest offerings, the Miniak virtual analog synthesizer.
DJ & Studio Equipment: What’s hot in 2010
by Juno Plus on 12.01.2010 at 16:31pm
From turntables to headphones, synthesisers to software – there really is a plethora of DJ and studio equipment on the market. So what’s right for you? Here Juno staff guide you through some of the must-have items for 2010… We’ve tried to include something for everyone, whether you’re a bedroom enthusiast or stadium-filling superstar.
DJ & Studio Equipment: Pioneer CDJ-900 review
by Juno Plus on 29.12.2009 at 13:32pm
DJ & Studio Equipment: Pioneer CDJ-2000 review
by Juno Plus on 16.12.2009 at 12:01pm
The CDJ-2000 is the latest model in Pioneer’s famed range of CD decks, and was until recently shrouded in rumour and secrecy. Well the secret is out – and the CDJ-2000s boast a whole range of upgrades geared towards changing the face of DJing as we know it. Juno’s Ben Daly gives a comprehensive review of one of the hottest items on the planet.
DJ & Studio Equipment: Rane Serato Scratch Live SL-3 review
by Juno Plus on 15.12.2009 at 12:48pm
The Rane Serato Scratch Live SL-3 is the 2009 upgrade to the SL-1 interface. Ben Daly takes a look at what improvements have been made, as part of the Juno Plus roundup of 2009’s key DJ & studio equipment.
DJ & Studio Equipment: Gakken Analog Synthesizer SX 150 & Gakken Mook Theremin
by Juno Plus on 10.12.2009 at 17:33pm
Check out our review of a couple of rather nice Japanaese imports; the Gakken Analog Synthesizer SX 150 and Gakken Mook Theremin.
DJ & Studio Equipment: Torq Mixlab Digital DJ System review
by Juno Plus on 18.11.2009 at 13:17pm
This week our technical guru Ben Daly runs an expert eye over the M-Audio Torq Mixlab Digital DJ System.
DJ & Studio Equipment: Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol X1 preview
by Juno Plus on 11.11.2009 at 10:06am
Juno’s resident technical guru Ben Daly previews the new Traktor Kontrol X1 from Native Instruments.
DJ & Studio Equipment: Akai LPD8 controller review
by Juno Plus on 28.10.2009 at 16:58pm
DJ & Studio Equipment: LPD8 controller (Akai)
In this section we’ll be bringing you regular tutorial and reviews on all the latest DJ & studio equipment. To kick things off, Juno’s resident technical expert Ben Daly gives the new Akai LPD8 controller the once-over.
Everyone at Juno HQ has been eagerly anticipating the arrival of the LPD8 controller from Akai Professional. Based on Akai’s MPC line, the LPD8 laptop pad controller is a bus powered USB-MIDI controller for musicians, producers, DJs and other music creators.
