DJ Vadim

Representing hip-hop culture worldwide, Russian-born turntablist/producer DJ Vadim offers up head-nodding rhythms crippled with mood-swingy samples. Oft compared to Mo' Wax visionary DJ Shadow in stateside circles, DJ Vadim sets down a style that enhances beats and rap lyrics with reverent electronics. Unassuming synths and innovative sound effects underscore potent hip-hop abstraction in true Ninja Tune form. Based out of London, this internationally acclaimed beat chemist stands beside beat correspondents DJ Cam of France and Japan's DJ Krush.

Lyrics Born

Down with the Bay Area's Quannum crew (formerly Solesides), Lyrics Born is an emcee's emcee. With a total command of the mic and a distinct, casual flow, he's graced an assortment of projects eagerly embraced by hip-hip aficionados around the globe. In addition to his buttery, easygoing rap style, he can also bust into funk/soul-style singing and still sound dope. Lyrics Born has been delivering the goods since 1993, and continues to light up speakers with his Quannum compadres. Check out his work with Latyrx (his group with Lateef the Truth Speaker) and appearances on various compilations (especially Quannum Spectrum) for more gems from a truly unique talent. In 2003, Lyrics Born released his long awaited solo debut Later That Day.

Akai MPC1000 Sequencer Sampler Black

The Akai MPC1000 Sequencer Sampler is a laptop-sized unit that serves as a portable complement to the MPC2000 and MPC4000 and is a powerful production tool on its own. It has a friendly interface, easy-to-use MIDI sequencer/drum sampler, and velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads for expressive play. Two separate effects processors plus a main-out processor can be used simultaneously. Also has 2x2 pole filters per voice, two Q-link sliders for realtime control, and 16MB capacity expandable to 128MB. It saves/loads data to the included 32MB CompactFlash card and connects to computer via USB for drag-and-drop convenience. Two MIDI in, two MIDI out.

Rane TTM 57SL Performance Mixer with Serato Scratch LIVE Software

The TTM 57SL combines the best Rane and Serato have to offer in a single, high performance mixer. The Rane TTM 57SL fully integrates mixer hardware, software, and software controls in one powerful package. The TTM 57SL combines all the performance and features of the Rane TTM 56 with Serato Scratch LIVE software. But Rane didn't stop there - they also included internal effects with six stereo insert points.The TTM 57SL comes with two pieces of control vinyl, two control CDs, Scratch LIVE software, and an extensive color manual.Simultaneously: Play a combination of digital and analog sources Play up to two digital files controlled by vinyl or CD while recording your mix Or, record two stereo sources when not using vinyl or CD control Cue analog and digital sources Operate standalone as a no-compromise performance mixer TTM 57SL Configurations Any combination of up to four turntables or CD players, any two of which may be used with control vinyl/CDs!Applications Battle/live performance DJ Nightclub Mobile DJ Radio/broadcast DJ Mixtape DJ Podcasting Remix project studio/post production