The December 2008 edition of Mobile Beat Magazine is the traditional “Gear Guide” issue for the next year.  The best thing about this year’s issue is that it features more gear for computer DJs than ever before!  This year’s issue dedicates even more space to hardware controllers, mixing programs, DMX/intelligent lighting hardware & software, karaoke, video and a whole lot more!  There is also a pretty comprehensive list of dealers, an excellent article by DJ Dr. Drax - President of the ADJA - and even a ProDJ Publishing ad for my newest book nestled in there.  (more…)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

2009 Technology Tour with
Charles E. Snyder III

10 December 2008

Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Nationally recognized author and seminar presenter, Charles E. Snyder III announced Wednesday his plans for a “2009 Technology Tour” of the U.S. to promote his newest book from ProDJ Publishing - Introduction to Computer DJing & CPS.  Kicking off the tour in February 2009 with a stop in Las Vegas for the Mobile Beat Convention, he will be making stops at several other special events including ArmsDJ, DJ Times Expo and the Computer DJ Summit. 

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The next day - Monday - was looking like it was going to be quite a busy day.  The schedule had seminars lined up all day long and going into the evening hours and the plan was for everyone to get together after dinner for the big party.  Also during the course of the afternoon, Tricerasoft was going to be conducting a workshop for all those folks who chose to learn all the ins and outs of Swift Elite.  Of course there was also plenty of time scheduled for all of us to break for lunch and again for dinner too. (more…)

The DN-HD2500 by Denon DJ, is a hard drive based media and dual CD deck controller that was first unveiled in 2006.  This “nerve center” readily lends itself to being the most pivotal piece of gear in your entire system, especially if you use it in conjunction with a Computerized Performance System.  With 40GB internal storage capacity, the HD2500 can easily perform the task of backup too should your dual CD deck go on the fritz and/or your CPS craps the bed - making the switch to a backup as seamless and quick as it can get!  (more…)

Well after a short breather from writing laptops suck articles, I found another conversation about laptops that sparked my creativity and gave me the next great idea of telling you why laptops suck (for DJing that is).  This conversation, like way too many to count, talked about issues with the audio noise/interference coming from a laptop and ways to (cheaply) work around it.  Of course these threads where someone complains about a laptop doing this or not doing this is far too often also followed by some form of statement where the laptop-sufferer is looking for a free or the cheapest way out of their laptop blues - but I digress…  (more…)

The following message I received from my good friend Brian Smith, Platinum Disc Jockeys.

Wolfy- how good are the dvd’s as a learing tool for cps dj’ing- I’ve got a couple of platforms- OTS and PCDJ most prevelant- worth the investment?

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Abstract:

The Keeping It Clean CPS seminar is based upon the three books I have written and more than ten years of CPS field experience. This seminar is based solidly on Information Technology Industry standards, seasoned with relevant examples and practical analogies. Seminar content covers vital topics for maintaining top performance from a CPS.

This interactive presentation involves and engages the audience throughout with plenty of time for Q & A. Typical run time: 45-60 minutes.  (more…)

Abstract:

The Basic Computerized Performance System seminar presentation is based upon the three books I have written and more than ten years of CPS field experience. The basic seminar covers proper terminology, pros and cons of using a Computerized Performance System as well as some valuable lessons learned. Other topics covered include discussing the effects of electro-magnetic interference, radio frequency interference, microwave interference and electro-static discharge have on computers and what to do about it.

This interactive presentation involves and engages the audience throughout with ample time for Q & A. Typical run time: 60-90 minutes.  (more…)

This message I recieved vai my contact form from a gentleman named Francois.

How do I record while mixing songs to later be burned to cd?

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This simple message I received through my contact form from a fellow named Maurice.

Is your book suitable for the beginner DJ? DJing is something that I have always wanted to learn, but never had the time or opportunity.

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