Native Instruments’ Traktor Tutorial DVD is a new multimedia workshop that enables DJs to get the most out of NI’s Traktor 3 DJ software. With a comprehensive video tutorial, artist interviews and special workshop content on the disc, the DVD allows Traktor users of all experience levels to get to the heart of the software and utilize its creative capabilities to the fullest extent.

The interactive workshop on the Traktor Tutorial DVD includes more than three hours of high-resolution video and is hosted by professional DJs and Traktor experts Chris Liebing and Kabuki. All aspects of Traktor techniques and general work flow are covered in eight major chapters, including cueing, looping and effects; performance controller setup; and much more. The comprehensive playlist and track-preparation features are also thoroughly explained. The Tutorial DVD even covers advanced DJing and remixing techniques using up to four decks at once.

All music tracks that are used in the tutorial examples are also included fully licensed on the DVD with complete cue-point information, allowing users to closely follow and replicate the lessons within Traktor 3 itself. Additionally, the Traktor Tutorial DVD contains the “Essential Guide to Playlists” in PDF format, providing an in-depth exploration of playlist creation and management aspects with detailed tips and tricks from expert Traktor users.

The TRAKTOR Tutorial DVD will be available in June 2007 for a suggested retail price of $44 from authorized dealers and in the NI Online Shop.

For more information about Native Instruments, visit www.native-instruments.com.

via: Remix

Tiësto - ‘Elements of Life’ on Nebula/EMI

Tiësto prepares to release his third full artist album ‘Elements Of Life’ on Nebula Music featuring collaborations with Maxi Jazz (Faithless) Jes (Motorcycle) Christian Burns (BBMak) Julie Thompson (Holden & Thompson) and Charlotte Martin.

For those not already familiar here’s a ‘dummies guide to…’ Tiësto**

• The only DJ to be voted Number 1 DJ in the world three years running by ‘industry standard’ DJ Magazine Top 100 Poll.
• The first solo DJ to sell out a 25,000 seat stadium two nights running.
• The only DJ ever to be asked to perform at an Olympic ceremony (Athens, 2004).
• Tiësto is a member of the Order of the Oranje Nassau in Holland (Paul Oakenfold receiving a knighthood is the British parallel).
• The first DJ to perform in front of 200,000 fans (January, 2007, Ipanema Beach, Brazil)
• His single, Traffic, was the first instrumental to reach the Dutch number one spot for 23 years.
• His remix of Delerium’s ‘Silence’ was the first house (house?) record to gain daytime radio airplay in the US for over a decade.
• Has toured the US with David Bowie and Moby as part of their ‘Area 2’ Stadium tour
• Tiësto is world ambassador for Dance4Life, an AIDS project.

To coincide with the album launch will be a full ‘Elements Of Life’ World Tour with four UK shows taking place throughout 2007 in Kings Hall, Belfast (31st March) Alexandra Palace, London (20th April) The Point, Dublin (Date TBA) and The Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh (Date TBA) all of which will feature spectacular stage shows and breathtaking production all based around the four key elements of life: Air, Water, Earth & Fire.

www.tiesto.com www.nebula.mu

via: trackitdown.net