Serato and Ableton team up

Serato and Ableton are happy to announce a partnership, which will pave the way for the future of Digital DJing. 

 

With shared artist rosters from hip-hop (DJ Jazzy Jeff, DJ Nu-Mark, A-Trak) to electronica (Paul Van Dyk, DJ Sasha), both Ableton Live and Serato Scratch Live are renowned as the premier performance platforms in clubs around the globe. 

 

While Serato’s Scratch Live excels in vinyl emulation, music library control and lightning quick hands-on scratching, Ableton Live provides the tools for production, on-the-fly remixing and beat creation.

 

“Ableton and Serato take different approaches to modern musical performance,” says Ableton CEO Gerhard Behles, “But both companies live by the philosophy that software should be straightforward, easy to use, and most importantly, reliable and stable onstage and in the studio. Ableton has never had an answer for the DJ who wants vinyl control, and rather than try to emulate what Serato do so well, we simply make sure that our products work well together.”

 

Serato Audio Research CEO Steve West agrees. “After years of talking together, we’re thrilled to be working with Ableton. It’s exciting to think about what we can offer to DJs and producers: the ability to go beyond just spinning records and add a personal stamp to the music they play.” 

 

Just where this Serato and Ableton collaboration will take us has yet to be seen but one thing is clear: 

the worlds of DJing, remixing and production for artists worldwide have changes ahead.

 

About Ableton 

Ableton develops technology to inspire creative people. Since the company started in 1999, Ableton has attracted an extensive and highly committed community of musicians, composers, and DJs worldwide. Currently, Ableton counts about one hundred employees in its Berlin and New York offices.  The company has received outstanding press, awards and customer feedback since the unveiling of Live in October 2001.

Pioneer HDJ-2000 Headphones

Pioneer HDJ-2000 Headphones Combine Performance and Maximum Comfort
Thursday October 16, 12:00 pm ET
New Headphones Designed Specifically for Top DJs & Remix Producers

LONG BEACH, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc.’s Professional Sound and Visual Division, the leader in ProDJ products and the innovator of the CDJ and DVJ turntables, today unveiled the new reference model, HDJ-2000, the latest addition to its popular, professional DJ headphone series.

The development of the Pioneer HDJ-2000 stems from numerous requests from top DJs around the world desiring headphones with:

* Exceptional high-quality sound that clearly and accurately reproduces audio
* Comfortable fit to minimize fatigue from long periods of use
* High durability that withstands demanding conditions and touring

“Our engineers put great care and thought into every aspect of our product line; from our scratch emulation technology to headphone features, we place a strong emphasis on design, sound quality, and overall performance.” said Matt Dever, vice president of Pioneer’s Professional Sound and Visual Division. “These new headphones are a testament to our dedication to elevating the user and artist experience.”

Accurate Sound Quality

The headphone is uniquely designed to improve sound quality and reliability—perfect for use in DJ environments and studios.

* Thick 35μm Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) diaphragm improves rigidity and strength needed for better lower frequency response.
* PET material used in the diaphragm also helps to dampen unwanted resonance.
* Wide frequency response with high clarity and detail results from a large 50mm driver, ideal for all types of music.

Additionally, the headphones have an enclosed “over-ear” design with ear pads that seal around the user’s ears, reducing ambient noise and providing superior sound isolation for tracking in a loud club environment or a studio. The ear pad’s unique material, memory foam (Polyurethane foam), provides a tight yet comfortable seal, further enhancing sound reproduction especially in the mid to high frequency ranges.

Maximum Comfort for Extended Wear

The HDJ-2000’s lightweight construction and soft comfortable ear pads are ideal for long listening/recording sessions and reduce the well-known phenomenon of “headphone fatigue.” The headphones feature:

* “Protein Leather”1 Wrapped Pads – provide durability while making long use of the headphones more comfortable.
* Low-rebound memory foam2 – used inside the ear pads and head pad, contouring to the shape of the head and maintaining a snug fit.
* Magnesium alloy components – used in the main body components to achieve both a lightweight and durable design to minimize stress on the user’s head and ensure comfortable DJ play.

Sturdy, Stylish Design and Construction

The HDJ-2000 employs a Mini XLR connection to join the main body with the nearly ten feet of cable to achieve both a quality “sound” connection and easy replacement. With a new i-type hinge, a smooth and integral form has been achieved that naturally fits the hands at any time during DJ performance. The headphone’s ear pads have a spun finish aluminum ring that matches the design of Pioneer’s CDJ players’ “play/cue” buttons for a cohesive stylish design.

Other Features:

* Folding Structure: The headphones fold into a compact configuration for portability and storage.
* Swivel Mechanism: The ear cups turn 90 degrees for more convenient single-ear or on-shoulder monitoring use. A torsion system returns the ear-cup to its normal position after each use.
* Click Mechanism: Ear cups and hinges gently click into place to prevent inadvertent rotation or folding of the headphones during use.
* Mono/Stereo Switch: Combines the audio signal for single-ear monitoring.
* Carrying Bag: A soft pouch is included to protect the headphones when not in use.

The HDJ-2000 will be available in December 2008 with a manufacturer suggested retail price of $450.

Specifications:

Type:         Tightly closed dynamic stereo headphones
Frequency range:         5Hz – 30kHz
Impedance:         36 ohms
Maximum input:         3,500mW
Output sound level:         107dB/m
Unit type:         50mm dome
Plug:         3.5mm 3P mini plus (Gold-plated, Screw-type)
Weight:         290g / 10.23 ounces (excluding cord)
Included accessories:         6.3mm 3P plug adapter (Gold-plated, Screw-type)
Carrying bag
Connection cord:         1.2m long single coiled cable (about 3m when straight)

(1) Protein Leather: Synthetic leather developed jointly by Idemitsu Technofine Co., Ltd. and Komatsu Seiren Co., Ltd.

(2) Low rebound memory foam: Polyurethane foam that slowly moulds itself to a shape and recovers to its original profile.

Pioneer offers a complete line of professional DJ equipment through its Professional Sound and Visual Division. Its DJM, CDJ and DVJ Professional DJ equipment is known for its high quality sound and reliability and is considered the industry standard at clubs, studios, mobile rigs and homes around the world. For more information, visit www.PioneerProDj.com.

Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. is headquartered in Long Beach, California, and its U.S. Web address is www.pioneerelectronics.com. Its parent company, Pioneer Corporation, is a leader in optical disc technology and a pre-eminent manufacturer of high-performance audio, video and computer equipment for the home, car and business markets. The company focuses on four core business domains including Blu-ray Disc and DVD, display technologies, navigation and Digital Network Entertainment™.

Contact:

Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc.
Jaed Arzadon, 310-952-2451
jaed.arzadon@pioneer-usa.com
or
Karl Detken, 310-952-2108
karl.detken@pioneer-usa.com

Source: Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc.

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