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Meet Kavi Sharma: The American Girl Doll That Makes Electronic Music

U.S. toy maker Mattel has launched a newĀ American GirlĀ doll that produces electronic music. Named Kavi Sharma, the doll can be purchased with a music-making setup, including a functioning keyboard with aĀ synthesizer, wind and brass settings, aĀ drum pad, a laptop displaying music software, a microphone, and DJ-styleĀ headphones. All the accessories can be “linked up”, with the laptop coming with an extendable chord that can be plugged into the mic stand or light-up drum pad.

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How to Choose the Best DJ Speakers

As a DJ and a musician, the most important element you must take into considerationĀ is sound.Ā It may seem like a no-brainer, but not many seem to realize the importance of not just ensuring your track is being heard alright but also that it is being heard the way you intend it. Whether it is being played in your room by yourself , in the studio with other producers, or in a club for an audience, it’s important that every ear gets to appreciate every groove and beat ofĀ the track being played.

Thus, it is important that you have quality speakers that will provide quality output to ensure your mixes sound right anytime, anywhere. And for a DJ, not any speaker system will do, regardless of whether one is looking for a simple speaker system or an elaborate home theater setup. There are specific things to look for in a DJ speaker, which we will beĀ elaborating on to help you shop for the right sound: Read more

Pioneer’s DJ Equipment Division Sold to KKR

Pioneer Japan has sold its DJ equipment division to U.S.A.-based investment firm KKR & Co. L.P.

Pioneer will retain a 15% stake in the venture, which will maintain the name ā€œPioneer DJ.ā€ Pioneer’sĀ president, Susumu Kotani, revealed that the sale was to further the company’s goal of concentrating management resources on its car electronics business.

Pioneer DJ is known to many as the industry standard name in professional-grade media players and DJ mixers. The company recently announced the production of its PLX-1000 turntable, which aims to fill the void created after the discontinuation Technics’ infamousĀ 1200Ā series.

 

Source: BBC News