Denon DJ Redefines DJ Mixing with PRIME 4+ All-in-One System

Denon DJ, an inMusic brand, just announced a brand-new, cutting-edge PRIME 4+ standalone controller, the first in its class to contain all the mixing and processing features that typically require an external laptop. The Denon DJ PRIME 4+ features Stems separation technology so DJs can isolate vocals or instruments with the tap of a finger and adds next-level features to the world’s most powerful standalone DJ system, including full wireless streaming music accessibility with larger controls and jog wheels.

Native Instruments, EMH Partners, and Francisco Partners announced an agreement where the Berlin-based music creation company will sell the majority of its shares to leading technology-specialized investment firm, Francisco Partners. Both EMH Partners and the founding shareholders will remain involved with NI as significant minority shareholders. The agreement was described as necessary to support a new expansion strategy for Native Instruments.

For more than 30 years, the Sennheiser HD 25 headphones have been the professionals' choice for monitoring, field recording and DJing - as well as the favorite "light" headphones for many music enthusiasts. Now Sennheiser is launching an all-new HD 25 LIGHT model, which for the first time combines the sound signature of the original on-ear with a simpler headband design. By offering the same sought-after sound performance as the iconic classic, the new model provides an attractive entry into the HD 25 world.

A decisive 2019 edition of Prolight+Sound and Musikmesse is fast approaching, signaling the return to a consolidated model and the adoption of a new layout, which includes new facilities in the Messe Frankfurt complex. For the first time since 2015, the two trade fairs are being held concurrently on all four days and, for visitors from the professional audio sector in particular, will offer a variety of new highlights and product innovations from the industry’s key players.

Pioneer DJ announced the HDJ-S7 headphones, a professional, on-ear design, combining audio quality, superior durability and improved functionality for comfort while DJing. Following a form-factor extremely popular among professional DJs, the HDJ-S7 headphones expand the Pioneer DJ current range, following the HDJ-X10, HDJ-X7 and HDJ-X5 professional over-ear DJ headphone models, launched in autumn 2017.

“Djing” over wireless Bluetooth might not be the next big thing for clubbing… yet. But California-based Bluetooth specialist Braven is already creating the foundation for that to change with its Braven Fuse, a wireless audio mixer that transforms a pair of smartphones into a DJ set, by fusing multiple audio streams to create custom tracks.