The new Rane Sixty-Eight mixer has been specifically developed to meet the needs of DJs working with electronic music genres. May 10th and 11th will see Rane, in conjunction with its UK distributor Sennheiser UK, host two clinics; one in London at the O2’s British Music Experience, the other at Gatecrasher in Birmingham. Both will let you experience just how good mixing can be…
The Rane Sixty-Eight is the first Scratch Live-compatible DJ mixer that allows two computers to be connected simultaneously. Using two USB ports, the new Rane Sixty-Eight mixer lets two DJs play Scratch Live at the same time, allowing seamless handover from one DJ to another. You can also control up to four decks with a single laptop. Armed with studio-grade phono preamps and S/PDIF inputs to provide a blend of analogue and digital audio sources like never before, the Rane Sixty-Eight features easy to use internal digital effects, and direct control of over 30 Scratch Live library, cue and loop functions.
At each clinic, DJ BIG WIZ will give live demonstrations of the new Sixty-Eight mixer and the basic features of Serato’s Scratch Live software, which introduces four new Display Modes into Scratch Live 2.0. These new screen layouts introduce 2, 3 or 4 deck control, each with clean design and your choice of Library Views. Additional tools can be activated in Scratch Live that give you an expanded view and instant control of a range of free plug-ins including the SP-6 Sample Player, brand new Serato DJ FX and direct access to Ableton Live via “The Bridge”, and see how the optional Serato Video-SL plug-in can bring exciting visuals into your performance.
Don’t miss out! Book your place now by registering at www.ranesixtyeight.co.uk
About DJ BIG WIZ
DJ BIG WIZ started DJing in late 83. Since then he has worked as a DJ in many aspects such as community and college radio as well as at one of the biggest commercial radio stations in the US. He was also down with two of the original 3 groups on the Rap-A-Lot Records (home of the Ghetto Boys) in the mid to late 80’s.
WIZ has spun at clubs around the world and has DJ’d for several bands, groups and solo artists. Along with a couple of friends, he was responsible for helping design the RANE TTM series mixers and has worked closely with RANE and SERATO for many years. WIZ has also worked closely with SHURE and KORG as well as a few other equipment companies.
WIZ moved from Houston to NY in 96 and quickly made his name known there in the competitive NY battle scene during the golden age of DJ battles with his crew the SteelWorkerz. He has also appeared in several DJ/Turntabelist videos such as SHURE Turntablism 101 and others.
WIZ became known as the “go to” DJ in NY and has been the in-house DJ for the independent hip hop label Def Jux, DJing EL-P, Cage, Mr. Lif and everyone else on the label. He is currently DJing for Aesop Rock and just finished touring past year in the US and abroad. Also making appearances on MTV, Fuel TV and rocking festivals such as Coachella, Sound Set, Treasure Island Music Festival and more.
Wiz can be heard on Aesop Rock’s recent album, “None Shall Pass” scratching on just about every track. His work is also featured on the latest albums by Rob Sonic and El-P. Currently off the road for a while, Wiz is back in the studio working on a few new projects for 2010.
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