Xone:DB4 – Ultimate Professional Club DJ Mixer

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Xone:DB4 – Ultimate Professional Club DJ Mixer

The multi award winning Xone:DB4 is renowned for outstanding sound with ground-breaking features – taking the convention of a traditional DJ mixer to new heights.

With more FX, more creativity and enhanced control, the ultimate DJ mixer is now reloaded with Firmware Version 2.

Revered for musical EQs, sublime filters and studio grade FX with intriguing sonic uses, DB4 provides extensive hands-on manipulation.

Configurable FX routing, available on each channel, creates a unique custom workflow. Route each FX unit pre or post fader, EQ Pre/Post FX, on switch pre or post FX and choose from three unique FX modes.

Remote control of DB4 looper functions is enabled when paired with a Xone:K2 via X:LINK, offering extended looping controls including: Slip-Roll, Loop Fader (for Wet/Dry balance) and Loop Fractions on all  four channels.

Extending beyond DJ use, the integral 16 channel (24-bit / 96kHz) USB2 soundcard allows replay and recording from audio software making the DB4 in demand both on the road and in the studio.

Fully patchable, providing routing options for use of FX in music production and MIDI control, this allows for further bespoke tailoring and sound manipulation.

The mic/aux input can be routed to all main input channels for adding FX and looping.

Boasting a massive FX library, unique Trimodal EQ system, full MIDI, spatial crossover for output processing and an input matrix system for a myriad of possibilities, Xone:DB4 is the ultimate DJ mixer for truly creative performances.

http://www.xone.co.uk/db4

Music:

Gayle San “The Piercer EP” GSR

http://www.beatport.com/release/the-piercer/1055412

Xone:DB4 in action at Pacha Ibiza with John Digweed

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Xone:DB4 in action at Pacha Ibiza early season with John Digweed.

Xone:DB4 in action at Pacha Ibiza with John DigweedNice review of the first of many summer nights to come for John Digweed at Pacha Ibiza
http://bit.ly/MixmagPachaReview

James D’ley Sideshow Kuts Vol.19 – mixed on Xone:DB2

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“I put this mix together to showcase not only the diversity in my current sound, but to represent a selection of “Kuts” that stand out within their genre that up until now have been a sideshow in recorded material. ‘Sideshow Kuts’ are an Asian based events promotion with whom I will be touring for in Late 2013/Early 2014 in association with Funkatech, so I really enjoyed delivering something exclusive for them both! I have included FX & mixer settings for those interested as always.”

- James D’ley – Mixed LIVE on 2 x CDJ 1000′S & Allen & Heath Xone:DB2 Mixer

Xone:DB2 Mixer settings:
ISO EQ
Sharp upfader
X Fader off
FX CASCADE ON

FX:
DLY
Roller
Eco Masif
Eco Sweep
Eco Ping pong

VRB
HallMasif
EMT250
Arena

RES
Reverse

MOD
Flange HRD
Flanger SFT
Flange OLD
Phase V6
Phase R6
Rotary XO
Phazer

DMG
Bit Bash 2
Stutter

Booka Shade using Xone:K2 opening for Depeche Mode in Tel Aviv

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Booka Shade using Xone:K2 on stage whilst opening for Depeche Mode in Tel Aviv.

 

 

Pauke Schaumburg “Summer Showcase” Allen & Heath Xone:DB2 Tech House Mix

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German act Pauke Schaumburg return for a “Summer Showcase” using the Xone:DB2 mixer and two Xone:K2 controllers.
Watch the Xone interview with Pauke Schaumburg here:

Tracklisting:

Multiple Mono – Little Helpers 58-6
Ian Pooley, Spencer Parker – Lerchen und Eulen (Radio Slave Mix)
Andri – Pimpin Bell
Ninetoes – Finder (Re-Up Remix)
Android Cartel – East of Eden
Tube & Berger – Escape from Berlin
Simon Baker – Hideout (ThermalBear Remix)
Re.you – Lonely
Compact Grey – Bane (Ron Costa Remix)
Anja Schneider – Amore
Chris Wood, Meat – Cock Robin
Adam Port – Black Noise (&Me Remix)
Aldo Cadiz – Face Buuu
Shlomi Aber – The Doppler

www.facebook.com/paukeschaumburg
www.soundcloud.com/paukeschaumburg
www.twitter.com/paukeschaumburg

John Digweed @ Jika Jika (Derry) May 4th 2013 using Xone:DB4

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Video of John Digweed @ Jika Jika (Derry) May 4th 2013 using Xone:DB4.

MAYDAY 2013 – Torsten Kanzler @ Empire – 27.04.2013 (Xone:DB4 + Xone:K2)

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Video of Torsten Kanzler @ Empire – 27.04.2013 (MAYDAY 2013) using Xone:DB4 + Xone:K2.

Leading Spanish DJ and Producer Juanjo Martín initial words after testing the Xone:DB2

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Leading Spanish DJ and Producer Juanjo Martín initial words after testing the Xone:DB2

English:

Today I’ve had the pleasure of trying out ALLEN & HEATH (official)’s new mixer Xone (official) :D B2 for the first time. It has definitely met my expectations. It has more special effects features than you can ever imagine. Allen&Heath are well known and distinguished for their unbeatable sound quality, and this time, with their new mixer, they’ve managed to work on the only improvable product aspect: the FXs.

Besides already existing other brand FX’s, the Xone:DB2 includes another whopping 20 special effects like Roller, Kickbox, Phaser, various types of Reverb, various types of Echoes and Delays. The mixing table even has another feature that has really made it for me: it allows you to mix two or more effects at the same time. For example, you can maintain a Roller special effect repeating it every 2, 4, 6, 8 up until 32 beats and you can add a Reverb, Delay, Echo or whichever effect you prefer, at the same time. It’s an absolute pleasure to have such a perfect toy. I must say, it’s definitely been a 10/10 on this product. I will let you know more about this amazing piece of equipment once I’ve had a chance to try it out more during the next few weeks…

http://www.juanjomartin.com/
http://www.facebook.com/juanjomartinmusic

Spanish:

Hoy he tenido el placer de tener una primera toma de contacto con la nueva mesa de mezclas Xone (official) :D B2 de ALLEN & HEATH (official). Una auténtica pasada, tiene más efectos de los que podáis imaginar. De sobra sabemos que Allen&Heath se caracteriza por su calidad de sonido, y en esta ocasión se ha mejorado la única faceta que A&H tenía por evolucionar, los efectos.

Además de los FX conocidos por otras marcas, tiene unos 20 efectos más, Roller, Kickbox, Phaser, varios tipos de Reverbs, varios tipos de Echoes y Delays, y además tiene algo que me ha terminado de hipnotizar: puedes mezclar dos o más efectos a la vez. Pongamos un ejemplo, se puede tener un Roller constante, el cual podemos repetirlo en 2, 4, 6, 8 y hasta 32 compases y a la vez a ese efecto creado se le puede añadir Reverb, Delay, Echo o lo que se precise. Es un auténtico placer poder tener un juguete tan perfecto. Un 10 para A&H en este producto. Según pasen las semanas y vaya aprendiendo más de este magnífico aparato os iré contando…

http://www.juanjomartin.com/
http://www.facebook.com/juanjomartinmusic

Allen & Heath Xone @ Solotech en coulisse Trade Show May 1 & 2, 2013 (Montreal, Canada)

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The Solotech en coulisse Trade Show will be presented on Wednesday May 1st and Thursday May 2nd, 2013. Doors open from 10am to 5pm.

Canadian endorsee Troy Carter will be present at the Allen & Heath/Denon DJ exhibit held at the Palais Des Congres answering questions on the Xone:DB4 mixer and demoing the product.

Troy will also be conducting a seminar at 4pm on both days of the show, Wednesday May 1st & Thursday May 2nd “Allen & Heath Xone:DB4 as production tool”

Room B – Wednesday May 1st & Thursday May 2nd, 16H00

Presentation in English “Allen & Heath Xone:DB4 as production tool”

You must register to attend En Coulisse and you can do so at the following link, its free for all to register and attend the show:

http://www.solotech.com/en/en_coulisse/visitors_registration_solotech_trade_show_en_coulisse.aspx

Montreal Convention Centre
1001 Place Jean-Paul-Riopelle
Place d’Armes Metro Station

DJ Mag Tech Review: Xone:DB4 & Xone:DB2 Firmware V2

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DJ Mag, Issue 521 – May 2013 Tech Review of Xone:DB4 & Xone:DB2 Firmware V2.

Verdict:

Build Quality 9/10
Ease of Use 8/10
Features 9/10
Value for Money 8/10
Sound Quality 10/10

Overall 8.8/10

Hype “The V2 upgrades are great. I’m so relieved that Allen & Heath have retained their musical EQs and filters, despite stepping into the digital domain. The DB4 and DB2 sounds wicked, I’m using mine as the main studio soundcard! Top work”

Gripe “Packing in so many functions always means sacrificing some simplicity when it comes to using these beasts, and it’s not waterproof, so I can’t play with it in the bath!”

“You can’t treat these new Xone units merely as DJ mixers, they are DAW-friendly soundcards with great routing and FX flexibility – especially with the V2 firmware upgrades. They are equally at home as the hub of a live performance, with external synths and FX, as much as they are with the DJ who only plays vinyl and want nice-sounding EQs. Everything from the build quality to the logical and easy-to-navigate menus screams attention to detail. Allen & Heath have nailed it. The mixers are stable, have a lot of great functions, but most importantly they look great as well”

Read the full review in DJ Mag Issue 521 – May 2013, out now.

http://djmag.co.uk/node/37918