Will Algorddim’s DJ App For iPad Kill Serato? [VIDEO]

Spotted at MacRumors

Since Serato debuted there has been an atomic count down clock for the death of vinyl and traditional turntables. Now there be a legit threat to the popular DJ software in the consumer market.

“With the imminent release of iOS 4.2, at least one developer is going to finally deliver a full featured iPad DJ app. We’ve learned that Algoriddim, the makers of the popular djay application for Mac, has ported djay over to the iPad, taking full advantage of the new iOS 4.2 audio features.

These iOS 4.2-specific are features coming in djay for iPad include:

- Full access to iPod library
- Multi-tasking: you can run djay in Automix mode and listen to a continuous, seamless mix running in the background while you surf the web, play games, etc.
- AirPlay: you can wirelessly stream your mix to your Apple TV or AirPort Express station in real-time.
- Fully leverages accelerated CPU extensions (SSE-like) for high-quality audio processing and analysis
- Very low latency (< 3 msec)
- Background audio playback (multi-tasking support)
- Pre-Cueing (via mono/stereo adapter)

The following exclusive video shows the iPad app in action:

We’ll be getting some DJs to test this out to see if it’s the real deal or another bad toy. Hit us with your thoughts on Twitter @Nodfactor @JLBarrow

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Stonesthrow Releasing J-Dilla Serato

Spotted @ PotholesinMyBlog

Serato and Stones Throw have teamed with the J Dilla Estate for the official J Dilla Serato release, Donut Shop. This is 2 discs with six J Dilla tracks, 2 sides with Serato Control Tone (for use with Serato Scratch Live DJ software), and 2 donut slipmats in a package designed by Studio No.1. This will be released May 10th (the day after Mother’s day–what’s up Ma Dukes?). Pre-order is available now. The J Dilla tracks consist of three previously unreleased instrumentals selected by J.Rocc from the Dilla archives – “Safety Dance”, “Sycamore”, “Bars & Twists” – and three unreleased instrumental versions of Dilla’s production for Mos Def, Q-Tip and Busta Rhymes, each remastered by Elysian Masters who mixed and mastered J Dilla’s Donuts, The Shining and Ruff Draft albums. Thanks to Stones Throw

Download: J Dilla – “Safety Dance”

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DJ Kid Capri: “Artists Don’t Work Without The DJ”

In the club with the Legendary DJ Kid Capri, he talks about when he first realized his calling in Hip Hop, how he redefined the perception of the DJ, Serato, laptops and the advantages they bring to the art-form of DJ’ing. He also speaks on the Core DJ’s and how Artists need to respect the DJ.

Props to Pyramidwest.tv

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DJ Blazita: Confessions Of Fire

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New Advanced SL 3 Interface Introduced for Scratch Live

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Review: M-Audio’s Torq Mixlab

Many of you want to get started with digital DJing but can’t afford the Serato price tag. A few years ago M-Audio dropped the Torq Conectiv to answer those prayers. Now they have an even cheaper version for the novice DJ called Mixlab. My friends at The Urban Daily.com took a peak at the package, which retails for about $130, to see if it’s worth your money.

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