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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!

Thanks to our sponsours. For updates and terms & Conditions see lightsounds.com.au.

A series of Turntable tutorials by DJ Shiftee (@Dubspot)

For a hot deal on your next DJ Turntables set up check out Lightsounds.com.au

Crane DJ Laptop Stand : Patented Crane technology

The CRANE Stand is fully adjustable and can be used with many different DJ devices such as CDJ’s, keyboards, MIDI devices, projectors and laptops. Constructed from high-grade aluminum, the Crane Stand folds to approximately 1″ thick, making it lightweight and portable for traveling. With no assembly or loose parts to misplace, the Crane Stand is a useful tool for the performer on the go. Mr Miyagi would be proud!!

key features
- lightweight, high-grade aluminum construction
- folds flat to a 1″ thickness
- adjustable angle controls
- durable black anodized coating
- fully self-contained, no loose parts or hardware needed
- works with any size laptops, most CDJs/controllers, and more
- weighs less than 3.5 lbs
- includes nylon carrying bag

Available from Lightsound (July 2010) Click Here for special pre-order special

5x DMC World Champion DJ Craze takes things to the next level in this new turntablism routine, using Traktor Scratch Pro and the Kontrol X1 controller. Using the X1, Craze simultaneously triggers cue points on both decks, while still staying true to his roots with some serious beatjuggling.

By combining traditional vinyl techniques like juggling, scratching and body tricks with advanced controller-based functions such as cue point manipulation, tempo-synced effects and ultra-quick track changes, this performance showcases the cutting edge of turntablism and controllerism using the latest digital DJing technology.

for more info on Traktor visit www.lightsounds.com.au

two heavy weights go toe to toe

“Everyone wants to know the deal about what to get: Traktor Scratch Pro or Serato Scratch Live! Hard core vinyl addict here, Dj Q-Bert using both side by side in a quick demo for you just to see yourself, and how they both compare to the precision of a real record (on the other side of that Traktor record is an analog recording of a remixed Superseal)”

for more info vist lightsounds.com.au

Hardware Gallery in Sydney has an exhibition of artworks featuring Vinyl records, perfect for the studio :

“Vinyl is being taken off its dusty shelves and given a new lease on life at Hardware Gallery’s new exhibition, Medium: Vinyl, where it will further prove that its revival as a tool for inspiration is imminent. Paying respect to music and art’s enduring relationship, 150 artworks have been created on vinyl “canvases” and will be specially  curated into one of our largest events all year.

In the spirit of true celebration, the exhibition will also include a vinyl market, where crates of used records will be available for sale. There will be turntables for both prospective purchasers and for the DJs gracing the decks, who will be performing on the opening and closing nights of the exhibition as well as our second Sound Series event, held on May 28.

Medium: Vinyl will open on May 21 and will run until June 12. Just as print will never truly be dead, nor will the iconic vinyl record.”

wacky visual turntable & MPC madness

Sampology ‘Super Visual Smackdown’ tour dates:

Thu Apr 22 – Geelong, Blue Martini
Sat May 1 – Auckland, Galatos
Sat May 8 – Hobart, Halo Nightclub
Fri May 14 – Sydney, So Sue Me
Thu May 20 – Gold Coast, Neverland
Fri May 21 – Byron Bay, Great Northern
Sat May 22 – Brisbane, Alhambra
Fri May 28 – Perth, The Manor
Sat May 29 – Adelaide, Crown & Spectre
Sat Jun 12 – Mackay, River Sessions Festival
Fri Jun 18 – LQ, Launceston
Sat Jun 19 – Blue Mountains, Winter Majick Festival
Fri Jun 25 – Canberra, Academy Club

for info visit http://www.sampology.com/

THE FORUM, SATURDAY 27 MARCH

Niche Productions is proud to present, Japanese sensation DJKENTARO – 2002 DMC World Champion, performing his only Australian show, an intense audio/visual experience live at The Forum on Saturday 27 March.

First earning the title of DMC Japan Champion in 2001, DJKENTARO won the coveted title of World Champion just a year later at the age of 20, earing the highest score in the contest’s history. In 2005 Kentaro wowed audiences worldwide with his Ninja Tune Solid Steel mix ‘On The wheels of Solid Steel’ which featured exclusive Ninja Tune back catalogue.

His full production debut ‘Enter’ was released in 2007, showing his talent as a producer and featured some guest turns from the likes of The Pharcyde, Spank Rock, and Fat Jon to name a few.

Kentaro’s blend of hip-hop, breaks, DnB and turntablism is untouchable, which has lead to many tours all over the world showing off his epic talent. Kentaro also understands that making a great album doesn’t mean an overload of scratching, with his album making a musical journey through the likes of funk, dub, space-jazz and DnB while staying true to his old skool hip hop roots.

More recently, Kentaro has been working on his second full production album to be released through Ninja Tune later in the year, as well as releasing a line of wristwatches for Nixon Worldwide.

DJKENTARO LIVE DJ/AV SHOW with special guests Dizz1, El Gusto (Hermitude) and True Vibenation (mixtape launch) – exclusively at The Forum, Saturday 27 March. Tickets on sale from moshtix.com and all moshtix outlets.

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Kid Koala And Ex-wolfmother Crew Team Up For The Slew Australian Tour! In one of the most exciting collaborations to grace the stage in years, Canadian turntable masters Kid Koala and Dynomite D team up with former Wolfmother crew Chris Ross and Myles Heskett to create a psych/heavy-rock-drenched project The Slew. Kid Koala proudly presents The Slew Live featuring a hefty six turntables with Chris and Myles from Wolfmother on bass and drums. Hitting up major capital cities across Australia in May, it’s rock turntablism like you’ve never seen it before. Teaming up with Chris Ross and Myles Heskett – the former rhythm section of Grammy Award-winning band Wolfmother – The Slew set out to put together a full-blown rock band experience to do justice to the material in a live setting. And justice was served: The truly excessive six turntables, drum, bass, keyboard and wall of amps that made their way across North America this October made for a full-on raw, pummeling rock experience.

The Slew bring attitude back to the turntable unlike anything you’ve ever heard.

Australian Tour Dates
Bendigo – Sat 1st May @ Groovin’ The Moo Townsville – Sun 2nd May @ Groovin’ The Moo Brisbane – Wed 5th May @ The Zoo
Sydney – Thurs 6th May @ The Metro
Maitland – Sat 8th May @ Groovin’ The Moo Canberra – Sun 9th May @ Groovin’ The Moo
Melbourne – Wed 12th May @ Corner Hotel
Perth – Fri 14th May @ The Rosemount
Bunbury – Sat 15th May @ Groovin’ The Moo
Presented by Handsome Tours, Triple J, 3D World, Beat, Scene Magazine

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