Phonetic Aesthetic Charcoal

Phonetic Aesthetic Purple

DJ Vajra sporting Phonetic Aesthetic Charcoal at NAMM

BONSAI in CHARCOAL

Vestax VCI-300

The additional control with jog wheel controllers as opposed to smaller DJ software controllers is apparent through the VCI-100 which has smaller jog wheels which act as the platters. Mobility remains a strength, as the unit is small, portable and built to rugged specifications. What makes it unique is the integration with Serato’s ITCH software, designed in direct conjunction with Vestax; the hardware and software were literally built for each other. ITCH is professional DJ Software that speaks directly to iTunes, and while not as full-featured as Traktor or it’s sibling Scratch, it gets the job done seamlessly.

Touch-sensitive jog wheels, full-feature buttons, mic/headphone input, along with two forms of output define the VCI-300 as a very compact and powerful controller. For the money, it is a great option for a DJ looking to jump right into powerful mixing with a reliable, easy-to use software.

Numark OmniControl

This jog wheel controller developed by Numark ships with Traktor LE software, and uses USB interface to connect to a computer. Like Serato’s ITCH, it is a diet version of the professional version of the software; so DJ’s looking for full-featured software for sampling or production purposes will need to do minimal. The unit has it’s own auxiliary and RCA outputs on the backside, and a headphone input on the front, which is oddly not complimented with its own independent volume knob.

Physically, the OmniControl is pieced together from high-grade aluminum and altogether showcases Numark’s recent efforts towards durability. Sacrifices arise when given the advantage of mobility; the OmniControl is not large, resulting in a crowded face. Multiple reviews have warned that careless fingers or large hands will have trouble with accidently tweaking knobs or bumping faders. While scratching on the jog wheels is possible, it comes nowhere close to the feel and performance of 12” vinyl, and most users of the unit will not use it primarily for scratching.

Overall, the OmniControl caters to some specific features well, and doesn’t sell itself on the ones it doesn’t, which positions the product towards the entry-level DJ who wants to learn the basics and develop skills at a moderately low price.

Cortex DMIX-300/600

Similar to the other jog wheel controllers in shape and size, the Cortex DMIX 300 offers similar features with a 2-channel mixer, 3 RCA outputs, but with an interface that speaks to an external storage device instead of designated software. The user can connect an external hard drive, a USB flash drive or an iPod, and play all tracks directly from that one device. Navigation is easy with LCD displays and keyboard support.

The easy-to-use, all-in-one system essentially eliminates the need for all other hardware, even a laptop. PC integration is possible however, and Cortex includes database software that allows the user to conveniently organize crates, update firmware & update the iPod.

Unfortunately, the unit is somewhat limited. Saving cue points is a hassle, because the iPod must be specially formatted through Windows, there are no full EQ kill switches, no BPM detection and no key lock – features that were added onto the older brother, the updated Cortex DMIX 600, which possesses the same qualities that set the DMIX 300 apart from other jog wheel controllers, with altogether better hardware and broader database management options.

A cheap option, with the 600 being the recommendation, as it is only $100 USD more than the younger 300.

Hercules RMX

Separating itself from other jog wheel controllers through its extreme level of durability and build quality, the Hercules RMX delivers full-fledged entry-level control, and comes with a diet Virtual DJ version. In contrast to a higher-end controller like the VCI-300, which runs on Serato ITCH, the differences are highly noticeable. Many reviewers dislike the native limited Virtual DJ software, which is unattractive and insufficient. However, you can map the controller with other compatible software. For some, the price and durability of this controller is right up their alley, but those who want a high level of performance and broader compatibility, it is in the shadow of controllers such as the VCI-300.

Numark NS7

Upon it’s release, the Numark NS7 was in a league of its own in the world of software controllers. Full 7” aesthetic vinyl turntables, a software navigation panel, a CP-pro crossfader, five hot cue buttons, strip search and professional build all around make this unit a software DJ’s dream. Like the Vestax VCI-300, Serato helped develop it’s ITCH software directly in conjunction with Numark’s hardware. The software navigation panel near the top of the NS7 allows the user to do 95% of track surfing without touching the laptop. DJ’s who have used software with latency issues will instantly notice the instantaneous reaction the software gets from the hardware. Scratching is more natural with the vinyl surfaces and much wider room to work in contrast to the cluttered jog wheel controllers. For beginning DJs who have never owned or operated any equipment before and are looking to get right into full-featured professional software mixing, this is the cutting edge setup. Numark’s price is steep compared to the jog wheel mixers, but compared to dropping thousands of dollars on CDJs, it is a rather reasonable solution.

Mobility is the only issue that raises a flag. The entire rig weighs in at about 35+ pounds, and is extremely unwieldy unless contained within a travel case, which cost another ~$300. Most reviewers agree, you get what you pay for, and if you are in need of new hardware or a solid upgrade, and money isn’t extremely tight, this won’t miss.

Recently, Numark added an effects controller, the NSFX, and also introduced the V7, which is essentially one of the NS7’s turntables sold separately, with the ability to work with any mixer and ITCH.

Overall, in recommending controllers for potential buyers, it essentially comes down to how much you’re willing to spend. Functionality, ease of use, mobility and build quality are all factors that are highly proportional to how much you’ll spend.

For controller searchers with a smaller budget ($100 – $300) I’ll recommend the Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol X1 for DJs who are looking for a great way to ease through their Traktor software, or DJs with an existing setup that want to integrate software into their spinning. The jog wheel controller that I feel provides the best value is the Hercules RMX; essentially the same price as the Numark OmniControl with a little more versatility and the build toughness worthy of the name Hercules.

Buyers with an intermediate budget will likely not regret the choice of a Vestax VCI-300. The sleek design, the myriad of features, the seamless integration with Serato’s ITCH, and the stellar reviews all reflect the wonderful value you’ll get out of this unit.

For high-end buyers looking to make an investment for the sake of professional-style mixing and scratching, the Numark NS7 is still in a legue of its own. At first glance, it’s still an expensive product, especially since it’s release was more than a year ago, but after dissecting everything you’re really getting, the reasonability of the price will reveal itself. If money isn’t a high priority in your shopping, this is the software controller that will keep raising eyebrows longer than it’s competitor controllers.

I had the pleasure of exchanging emails with DJ JayCeeOh from NY and he recently released a new mix to kick off his Summer Tour starting.  I know most of you are more interested in what he’s rocking up on stage.  Serato, Rane 56, Macbook Pro, Technics 1200 and Ableton are the mainstays of his toolbox.

Just in time for summer, Pop Models 3 is a high energy mix of Electro, House, Disco, Funk, and Baltimore Clubchalked full of original edits and remixes, weaved together like only JayCeeOh can. Look out for Highsnobiety x JayCeeOh (US/Europe) Summer Tour 2010 jumping off July 15- August 15th.

Highsnobiety
Presents
DJ JAYCEEOH
“POP MODELS 3″

DOWNLOAD LINK:

http://soundcloud.com/jayceeoh/highsnobiety-presents-pop-models-volume-3

1. Swizz Beats vs Krs One – Blow My Mind (JayCeeOh Edit)
2. EL Trago – Machete Mix (JayCeeOh Edit)
3. Classixx – I’ll Get You (Light Years Bass Remix)
4. Wiley vs  Diana Ross (B.A.R.T.O Edit)
5. Imma Be (Wolfgang Gartner Remix) (JayCeeOh Edit)
6. Bob Sinclair – New New (Julian Crediance remix)
7. Dragonette – Fixin To Thrill (Villians Remix)
8. Rock That Body – (Api De Ap & DJ Replay Remix) (JayCeeOh Edit)
9. MArk the 45 King – 900 Number (Fn Dannyboy Remix) (JayCeeOh Edit)
10. Crookers – Fly Away (JayCeeOh Edit)
11. Calvin Harris vs Soul Searcher
12. Noria – (Chaos In The CBD G-MIx)
13. Renco & Ruqiero Bootleg (JayCeeOh Edit)
14. A Mover La Colita (Interlude)
15. Surkin – Fan Out
16. Hot City – Hot City Bass
17. Bingo Players – When I Dip
18. Noob & Brodinski – Peanuts Club (JayCeeOh Edit)
19. No Worry (JayCeeOh All Night Edit)
20. Dont Stop The Body Rock (DJ Kue 1986 Remix) (JayCeeOh Edit)
21. Stash Horse – U Are The One
22. DJ Chuckie – Aftershock
23. Bass Line Pumpin Interlude
24. U-Tern – Syle Class Fair
25. Senor Stereo – Hot Damn
26. Gorillaz – Stylo (Remix)

Sonic Tee in its full glory –

“Living in Belgium since 2002, it hasn’t taken long for Timofey to make a name for himself in this flat country. A native of Russia, Timofey, at 27 years old, has become a local favourite in the Belgian clubbing scene, thanks to his personality, his extensive music production training and experience, and his DJ skills. 2006 saw Timofey release his album BREATHING, where the quality is found in the blend of various music styles such as Funk, Trip-hop, Jazz and Ambient. Following its release, he performed several ECHOES shows in close collaboration with the French band Woodish. Currently, Timofey spends a lot of time clubbing. He regularly mixes his electro house set live at Brussels. Apart from mixing, Timofey also remixes for other artists, composes and produces his own tracks, and has collaborated with well-known DJ’s such as Kylian Mash, Dave Lambert, Elektrokid, Goachim Garraud, Bartosz Brenes, Dave McCullen, etc.”

When deadmau5 put out his smashing hit “Ghosts N stuff“, Timofey recreated it with ableton, just showcasing the power of software production tools and the reality that you don’t need tens of thousands of moola to make dope tracks.  Sure, this created quite a controversy at beatportal with people arguing the “newsworthiness” of the track. Regardless, you can’t help but appreciate the precision and attention of this re-creation of a song from one of the biggest producers in the industry. Learn something from him and check out all his goods, not to mention ours.

From Washington Post

“Great DJs are like demigods around here: You depend on them to drop beats you’ve never heard before, and, if they’re really on, to keep you moving long past last call. They provide the soundtrack for almost every night that we’re out.

It’s no wonder that practically everyone in this town with a full iPod and 15 records wants be a DJ, too.

Banking on the idea that the area is teeming with wannabe DJ Shadows, a pair of D.C.’s better-known turntablists are helping to launch a local DJ school modeled after New York’s famed Scratch DJ Academy (which has branches in Miami and L.A.).

The Beat Refinery will be run by Chris Stiles (who, as DJ Stylus Chris, has regular gigs at Modern, Current and the 95 Live party at Steve’s Barroom;) and Brian Sadiarin (better known by Eyebar and Ibiza patrons as DJ Geometrix or, for short, DJ Geo). It will be run out of Bethesda’s Bach 2 Rock music school, and it opens May 3.

Stiles, who was one of the proprietors of DJ Hut, the late-great Dupont Circle go-to-spot for equipment and records, says he sees the school as the next step in his career (being a club DJ at age 50, he says, is not).

“Isn’t this what we’re supposed to be doing? Each one teach one?” he told me when I went to check out Beat Refinery’s turntable-filled classroom last week. He was handpicked by Bach 2 Rock’s chief exec Michael Chung last summer to curate the curriculum; Chung, a former DJ himself, had long wanted to launch a school for turntablists, and the moment seemed ripe.

For now, the school is offering an introductory course, Basic DJ Techniques. (Intermediate classes and a pair of Scratching & Turntablism courses are on the way). The classes — each accommodating 8 to 10 students — will be 90 minutes apiece, once a week for six weeks. Students can sign up for 18-and-older sessions, 18-and-younger sessions or choose one of the mixed classes. Sadiarin told me that every class, beginning on Day 1, will incorporate both traditional techniques and Serato Scratch Live, a “DJ emulation” software that some DJs publicly balk at, but if you look closely, many are using.

Which brings us to the pricetag: $375 for the intro course (private lessons are $76 an hour). It seemed pricey to me, so I checked in with Scratch in New York. The six-week introductory course there is $300, with each class clocking in at 70 minutes. So, it turns out, they’re pretty comparable.

With so many self-taught DJs in town — and I mean everyone from the fuzzy rockers playing vinyl-only nights at Velvet Lounge to the club DJs spinning “Single Ladies” — we want you to weigh in.

D.C. DJs: Do you think would-be DJs need lessons to get in the booth? Do you wish you had something like this when you were cutting your teeth?

– Lavanya Ramanathan”

Waves is our most complicated design to date, especially because of how many rounds it took to get it just right.  The further you are from the shirt, the more coherent the design becomes, making this tee a head turner for sure.  Our new season includes the woven label at the bottom and slightly thicker shirts.  Enjoy this one!

From their website — “The Beatport Music Awards aims to recognize electronic music talent. With nominees based solely on Beatport sales data from March 2009 – March 2010, the awards are broken down by music genre.

There are 36 categories altogether: Best Artists (separated into 18 genres), and Best Track (17 genres, with both originals and remixes), with a final open question asking the public to name the ‘most influential, relevant and forward-thinking person in electronic music over the past 12 months’.

Voting closes on May 19th 2010, with the winners announced on or around May 27th.

Please note: voting is currently not compatible with Internet Explorer 8. Please cast your vote using Internet Explorer 7, Firefox, Chrome, Safari, or Opera.”

If you haven’t had the chance to go to Miami for the WMC and you are a electronic music fan, you are probably missing out one of, if not the, biggest yearly event to happen.  DJs and artists such as Deadmau5, David Guetta, Armin Van Buren (just to name a few) show up to Miami to throw down their latest and greatest sets for the world to hear.   We went last year and the music, stars, and people all lived up to their expectations.  Not to mention, the opportunity to see international superstar DJ’s, walking around and not behind the decks is out of this world…

Not too many surprises this year. I’ve been following La Roux for a while and I knew that their beats would find their way into mainstream following their pop single Bulletproof. Britney Spears hitting the charts was a surprise, Lady Gaga continuing to move up the chain in the dance world, and David Guetta still doing his thing while producing for Black Eyed Peas…

Here are the official results from 2 weeks ago at the prestigious IDMA awards:

1. BEST UNDERGROUND DANCE TRACK

• Hey Hey – Dennis Ferrer – Objektivity
• I Like That – Richard Vission & Static Revenger feat. Luciana – Solmatic Records
• In for the Kill – La Roux – Cherrytree/Interscope/Polydor
• La Mezcla – Michel Cleis feat. Toto La Momposina – Strictly Rhythm
• Whateva – Ralph Falcon – Nervous Records
• Ninety – Sander van Doorn – Doorn Recors

2. BEST ALTERNATIVE/ROCK DANCE TRACK

• Use Somebody – Kings of Leon – RCA Records
• 1901 – Phoenix – Glassnote
• Bulletproof – La Roux – Cherrytree/Polydor
• Heads Will Roll – Yeah Yeah Yeahs – DGC/Interscope
• Uprising – Muse – Warner Brothers
• We Are the People – Empire Of the Sun – Astralwerks Records

3. BEST LATIN TRACK

• I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho) – Pitbull – Ultra Records
• Abusadora – Wisin y Yandel – Machete Music/Universal Music
• El Amor – Tito El Bambino – Siente Music
• Hotel Room Service – Pitbull – Mr. 305/Polo Grounds Music/J Records
• Rap Das Armas – Cidinho e Doca – Ultra Records
• She Wolf – Shakira – Epic/Sony Records

4. BEST HiNRG/EURO TRACK

• Waiting – Dash Berlin feat. Emma Hewitt – Armada Music
• Evacuate the Dance Floor – Cascada – Robbins Entertainment
• Every Morning – Basshunter – Ultra Records/Hard2Beat
• Feel Your Love – Kim Sozzi – Ultra Records
• Let The Feelings Go – AnnaGrace – Robbins Entertainment
• On A Good Day – Above & Beyond presents: OceanLab – Ultra Records/Anjunabeats

5. BEST HOUSE/GARAGE TRACK

• Leave The World Behind – Axwell, Angello, Ingrosso, Laidback Luke feat. Deborah Cox – Ultra Records/Axtone
• Back To You – Oscar G feat. Tamara Wallace – Nervous Records
• Hey Hey – Dennis Ferrer – Objektivity
• If You Knew – Chris Lake feat. Nastala – Nervous Records
• La Mezcla – Michel Cleis feat. Toto La Momposina – Strictly Rhythm
• When Love Takes Over – David Guetta feat. Kelly Rowland – Astralwerks/Caroline

6. BEST R&B/URBAN DANCE TRACK

• I Gotta Feeling – Black Eyed Peas – Interscope Records
• Down – Jay Sean – Cash Money Records
• Hard – Rihanna – Island/Def Jam Records
• Make Me – Janet Jackson – A&M Records
• Sweet Dreams – Beyonce – Music World Music/Columbia
• Tik Tok – Ke$ha – RCA Records/Jive

7. BEST ELECTRO TRACK

• Ghosts ‘N’ Stuff – Deadmau5 – Ultra Records/Mau5trap Recordings
• I Like That – Richard Vission & Static Revenger feat. Luciana – Solmatic Records
• In for the Kill – La Roux – Cherrytree/Interscope/Polydor
• Psychic City – Yacht – DFA
• Shoes – Tiga – Last Gang Records/Turbo Recordings
• Talk to Me – Peaches – XL Recordings
• Wrong – Depeche Mode – Capitol/Mute Records

8. BEST HIP HOP DANCE TRACK

• Boom Boom Pow – Black Eyed Peas – Interscope Records
• Empire State of Mind – Jay-Z feat. Alicia Keys – Roc Nation/Atlantic/WEA International
• Feel It – Three 6 Mafia feat. Tiësto – Hypnotize Minds/Columbia
• Forever – Drake – Interscope Records
• I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho) – Pitbull – Ultra Records
• Run This Town – Jay-Z feat. Rihanna & Kanye West – Roc Nation/Atlantic/WEA International

9. BEST TRANCE TRACK

• I Will Be Here – Tiësto & Sneaky Sound System – Ultra Records/Musical Freedom
• Broken Tonight – Armin van Buuren feat. Vanvelzen – Ultra Records/Armada
• Man On The Run – Dash Berlin feat. Cerf, Mitiska & Jaren – Aropa Records/Armada Music
• Not Enough Time – Cosmic Gate feat. Emma Hewitt – Ultra Records/Black Hole
• On A Good Day – Above & Beyond presents OceanLab – Ultra Records/Anjunabeats
• Tuvan – Gaia – Armada Music
• Waiting – Dash Berlin feat. Emma Hewitt – Armada Music

10. Best Progressive/Tech House Track

• Sexy Bitch – David Guetta feat. Akon – Astralwerks/Caroline
• Leave the World Behind – Axwell, Angello, Ingrosso, Laidback Luke feat. Deborah Cox – Ultra
• Records/Axtone
• Love Story – Nadia Ali – Smile in Bed
• Pong – Wippenberg – High Contrast Recordings
• Strobe – Deadmau5 – Ultra Records/Mau5trap Recordings
• Sweet Disposition – Temper Trap – (Axwell & Dirty South Remix) – Glassnote/Columbia

11. BEST DUBSTEP/DNB/JUNGLE TRACK

• In for the Kill (Skream Remix) – La Roux – Cherrytree/Interscope/Polydor
• Cozza Frenzy – Bassnectar – Child’s Play/Amorphous Music
• End Credits – Chase & Status – Decca International/Mercury Records
• Hyph Mngo – Joy Orbison – Hotflush Recordings
• Omen (Noisia Remix) – The Prodigy – Take Me To The Hospital
• Rock It – Subfocus – RAM Records

12. BEST POP DANCE TRACK

• When Love Takes Over – David Guetta feat. Kelly Rowland – Astralwerks/Caroline
• 3 – Britney Spears – RCA Records/Jive
• Bad Romance – Lady Gaga – Interscope Records/Streamline/KonLive/Cherrytree
• Celebration – Madonna – Warner Brothers
• Evacuate the Dancefloor – Cascada – Robbins Entertainment
• I Gotta Feeling – Black Eyed Peas – Interscope Records
• Love etc. – Pet Shop Boys – Astralwerks Records/Parlophone
• Sexy Bitch – David Guetta feat. Akon – Astralwerks/Caroline

13. BEST MINIMAL/TECHNO TRACK

• No Turning Back – Gui Boratto – Kompakt
• Arcenciel – Luciano & Guy Gerber – Cadenza Records
• Bloody Cash – Marco Carola – Plus 8 Records
• On Off – Cirez D – Mouseville
• Rabid – Dubfire – SCI+TEC Digital Audio
• Vocal Chords – Claude VonStroke – Dirtybird

14. BEST BREAK-THROUGH DJ

• TyDi
• Boys Noize
• Chuckie
• Gui Boratto
• Joris Voorn
• Super8 & Tab

15. BEST EUROPEAN DJ

• David Guetta
• Above & Beyond
• Armin van Buuren
• ATB
• Ferry Corsten
• Paul van Dyk
• Sander van Doorn
• Tiësto

16. BEST AMERICAN DJ

• DeadMau5
• Danny Tenaglia
• Dubfire
• Dennis Ferrer
• Erick Morillo
• Kaskade
• Markus Schulz
  Roger Sanchez

17. BEST GLOBAL DJ

• Armin van Buuren
• Above & Beyond
• David Guetta
• Deadmau5
• Markus Schulz
• Paul van Dyk
• Steve Angello
• Tiësto

18. BEST RADIO STATION (GLOBAL)

• Digitally Imported
• 1Club.FM
• ElectricFM.com
• BBC Radio 1
• SSRadioUK.com
• RADIO 538
• Sirius XM BPM

19. BEST TERRESTRIAL RADIO STATION (US)

• KCRW 89.9 Los Angeles, CA
• KNGY Energy 92.7 San Francisco, CA
• KNHC C89.5 Seattle, WA
• WBZC Z88.9 Burlington College, NJ
• WNYZ The Pulse 87.7 NY, NY
• WPTY Party 105.3 Nassau-Suffolk, NY

20. BEST RADIO MIX SHOW DJ

• Club Life – Tiësto
• A State of Trance – Armin van Buuren
• Corsten’s Countdown – Ferry Corsten
• Essential Selection – Pete Tong
• Global DJ Broadcast – Markus Schulz
• Toolroom Knights – Mark Knight
• Trance Around the World – Above & Beyond

21. BEST COMPILATION

• The Annual 2009 – Ministry of Sound UK
• Ultra 2009 – Ultra Records
• Ultra Dance 10 – Ultra Records
• Defected In The House Miami 09 – Defected
• OM Miami 2009 – OM Records
• Ultra Trance 09 – Ultra Records
• Space Ibiza 2009 – Cr2 Records

22. BEST FULL LENGHT DJ MIX Full Length DJ Mix

• VONYC Sessions 09 – Paul van Dyk – VANDIT Records
• A State of Trance 2009 – Armin van Buuren – Armada Music
• World Tour: Best of 2009 – Markus Schulz – Armada Music
• Anjunabeats Vol.7 – Above & Beyond – Ultra Records/Anjunabeats
• DJ – Oscar G. – Nervous Records
• Electronic Architecture – Solarstone – Solaris Recordings
• The Grand – Kaskade – Ultra Records
• Toolroom Knights – Funkagenda – Toolroom Records

23. BEST PRODUCER

• David Guetta
• Above & Beyond
• Armin van Buuren
• Deadmau5
• Kaskade
• Markus Schulz
• RedOne

24. BEST REMIXER

• Kaskade
• Bimbo Jones
• Cosmic Gate
• Dave Aude
• Laidback Luke
• Moto Blanco

25. BEST MUSIC VIDEO

• Bad Romance – Lady Gaga (Dir. Francis Lawrence) – Interscope Records/Streamline/KonLive/Cherrytree
• 3 – Britney Spears (Dir. Diane Martel) – RCA Records/Jive
• Boom Boom Pow – Black Eyed Peas (Dir. Mat Cullen & Mark Kudsi) – Interscope Records
• Ghosts ‘N’ Stuff – Deadmau5 (Dir. Colin O’ Toole) – Ultra Records/Mau5trap Recordings
• Love etc. – Pet Shop Boys (Dir.Han Hoogerbrugge) – Astralwerks/Parlophone
• When Love Takes Over – David Guetta Feat. Kelly Rowland (Dir. Jonas Akerlund) – Astralwerks Records/Caroline
• Wrong – Depeche Mode (Dir. Patrick Daughters) – Capitol/Mute

26. BEST DANCE MUSIC WEBSITE

• beatportal.com
• residentadvisor.net
• tilllate.com
• dontstayin.com
• dancemusic.about.com
• houseplanet.dj

27. BEST PODCAST

• A State of Trance – Armin van Buuren
• Trance Around the World – Above & Beyond
• Radio 538 – Tiësto’s Club Life
• Radio 538 – Dance Department (Dennis Ruyer)
• Resident Advisor Podcast
• Pacha NYC Podcast

28. BEST BREAK THROUGH ARTIST (SOLO)

• Little Boots
• Adam Lambert
• Ke$ha
• Kid Cudi
• Owl City

29. BEST BREAK-THROUGH ARTIST (GROUP)

• La Roux
• Phoenix
• Empire Of the Sun
• Late Night Alumni
• Passion Pit

30. BEST ARTIST (SOLO)

• Deadmau5
• Beyonce
• Britney Spears
• David Guetta
• Katy Perry
• Lady Gaga
• Madonna

31. BEST ARTIST (GOUP)

• Black Eyed Peas
• Above & Beyond
• Cascada
• LMFAO
• MGMT
• Pet Shop Boys
• Yeah Yeah Yeahs

32. BEST ARTIST ALBUM

• David Guetta – One Love – Astralwerks/Caroline
• Lady Gaga – Fame Monster – Interscope Records/Streamline/KonLive/Cherrytree
• LMFAO – Party Rock – Interscope/Cherrytree
• Black Eyed Peas – The E.N.D. – Interscope
• Yeah Yeah Yeahs – It’s Blitz – DGC/Interscope
• The Killers – Day & Age – Island Records

33. BEST MUSIC PUBLICATION

• DJ Magazine
• DJ Times
• MixMag
• Tilllate Magazine
• XLR8R

34. BES RECORD LABEL PROMOTER OR EXEC IN-HOUSE

• Maykel Piron – Armada Records
• Andy Horsfield – Ministry of Sound
• Arny Bink – Black Hole Recordings
• Frank Murray – Robbins Entertainment
• George Hess – Strictly Rhythm
• Michael Weiss – Nervous Records
• Phil Nieves – Ultra Records
• Simon Dunmore – Defected Records

35. BEST INDEPENDENT RECORD PROMOTION/MARKETING

• Cary Vance & John Suraci – Promo Only Promotions
• Brad Lebeau – Pro Motion
• Carmen Cacciatore & Peter Albertelli – FlyLife Inc.
• Claudia Cuseta – Maxi Promotion
• Debra Eriksen – Oracle Entertainment
• Lainie Copicotto – Aurelia Entertainment

36. BEST MUSIC RETAILER

• iTunes
• Amazon
• Amoeba Records
• FYE
• HMV

37. BEST SPECIALTY RETAILER

• BeatPort.com
• AudioJelly.com
• DJDownload.com
• Juno.co.uk
• Masterbeat.com
• PerfectBeat.com
• TraxSource.com

38. BEST RECORD POOL

• Promo Only
• Armada Promo Pool
• Dixie Dance Kings
• ERG Music
• MyPromoPool.com
• PromoOne
• Ultimix
• Xmix

39. BEST AMERICAN RECORD LABEL

• Ultra Records
• Interscope Records
• Nervous Records
• Objektivity
• OM Records
• Robbins Entertainment
• Subliminal Records
• Vega Records

40. BEST GLOBAL RECORD LABEL

• Armada Records
• Anjunabeats
• Black Hole Recordings
• Defected Records
• Ministry of Sound
• Toolroom Records
• Ultra Records
• VANDIT Records

41. BEST MUSIC EVENT

• Ultra Music Festival – Miami
• Coachella – Indio, CA
• Electric Daisy Carnival – Los Angeles
• Electric Zoo – New York
• Sensation White – Amsterdam
• Trance Energy – Utrecht, Netherlands

42. BEST EVENT PROMOTER

• ID&T
• Insomniac Events
• Made Event
• Massive Events
• Rob Fernandez

43. BEST US CLUB

• Cielo – New York
• Beta – Denver
• Club Space – Miami
• Mansion – Miami
• Pacha – New York
• Ruby Skye – San Francisco

44. BEST GLOBAL CLUB

• Ministry of Sound – London, UK
• Amnesia – Ibiza, Spain
• Fabric – London, UK
• Green Valley – Camboriú, Brazil
• Pacha – Ibiza, Spain
• Space Ibiza – Ibiza, Spain
• The Guvernment – Toronto, Canada

45. BEST HEADPHONES

• Pioneer – HDJ 2000
• Sennheiser – HD-25
• Sony – MDR-V-700
• Technics – RP-DJ-1200

46. BEST CARTRIDGE

• Ortofon – Nightclub E MK2
• Ortofon – Concorde Pro
• Shure – M-447
• Stanton – Trackmaster 3

47. BEST TURNTABLE

• Technics – SL-1200MK2
• Numark – TTX
• Numark – X2
• Technics – SL-1210M5G
• Vestax – PDX-3000

48. BEST MIXER

• Pioneer – DJM-800
• Allen & Heath – Xone 4D
• Allen & Heath – Xone 92
• Pioneer – SVM-1000
• Rane – TTM57-SL

49. BEST CD PLAYER

• Pioneer – CDJ-1000 MK3
• Denon – DNS 3700
• Numark – HDX
• Pioneer – CDJ-2000

50. BEST CLUB SYSTEM MANUFACTURER

• JBL Audio
• Dynacord
• EAW
• EV-Electro-Voice
• Funktion-One

51. BEST CLUB SOUND SYSTEM DESIGN

• Ministry of Sound, London – Martin Audio
• Beta, Denver – Funktion-One
• Cielo, New York – Funktion-One
• Pacha, New York – Infinite Audio
• Space Ibiza – Blue Box-Ibiza
• Zouk, Singapore – Gary Stewart Audio

52. BEST PRO STUDIO PRODUCT

• Apple – Logic Pro 9
• Ableton – Live 8
• DigiDesign – Pro Tools 8
• Cakewalk – Sonar 8.5

53. BEST KEYBOARD OR SAMPLER

• Korg – M50 Keyboard
• Access – Virus TI
• Akai – MPK49
• Korg – Microsampler

54. BEST MANUFACTURER OF THE YEAR

• Pioneer
• Allen & Heath
• Native Instruments
• Denon

55. BEST STUDIO SOFTWARE

• Apple – Logic Pro 9
• Ableton – Live 8
• Propellerhead – Reason 4
• Steinberg – Cubase Studio 5

56. BEST DJ SOFTWARE

• VirtualDJ Pro
• Ableton Live 8
• Serato Scratch Live
• Traktor Scratch Pro

57. Best New Product of the Year

• Pioneer – CDJ-2000
• Akai – APC 40
• Native Instruments – Maschine
• Apple – iPhone 3G S