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Denon has already announced that the company will return to the DJ market at full force on January 18th. With the arrival of the MCX8000 - and the images we've seen of it so far - we can't help but get excited about what this new piece of DJ kit promises to offer. Official specifications haven't been announced yet, however, so like everyone else, we'll have to wait patiently until Denon DJ uncovers more specific information.

The Polish Taurus company has always made products that cater to musicians' needs. If someone discovers that a certain effect or preamp is lacking in a certain area, then the Polish designers (musicians themselves) try and remedy that with innovative and clever products. The new Taurus T-DI Plus is a great example of that. This pedal picks up where the T-Di (a bass preamp/booster with a built-in DI) left off. The T-Di Plus has an extra compressor that's linked to the gain.

As NAMM approaches, not a day goes by that new product information is leaked, and it's usually about a synthesizer. This time, however, it's about the Yamaha Montage, and we're happy to report more than just rumours! This is the new flagship of Yamaha synthesizers.

Late last year, Electro Harmonix introduced the Crash Pad Analog Drum Synth, and at NAMM 2016 they'll be unleashing the Super Space Drum. Where the Crash Pad creates electronic cymbal sounds, the Space Drum generates a typically '80s drum sound - electronic yet warm and full of character. It can be used as either a standalone unit, or in combination with a looper or clock generator, for instance.

Last year we were introduced to the Hotone Soul Press, and now this series is expanded with the Vow, Bass and Psycho pedals - three compact and multi-functional effects pedals!

It's time! That's right, the wait is over for DJs around the world. Everyone who was waiting with bated breath for Pioneer to release the successors of the CDJ-2000NXS and DJM-900NXS, can finally rest easy. The new and improved second generation - aptly named the CDJ-2000NXS2 and DJM-900NXS2 - is ready to dominate the top-segment market. Thanks to a number of subtle changes, both devices have retained their excellent workflow, but now offer the many benefits Pioneer had already introduced with other products.

The new Briteq BT-MINIPROFILE may be compact, but it also sports a highly sharp price tag! You don't need to break the bank to own this great new ERS!

The image below recently turned up on the internet. Based on the text and the accompanying specifications, we assume that Casio is trying to lure us to their NAMM booth so they can present their latest keyboard/synthesizer: the MZ-X. This will likely remind keyboard enthusiasts of the MZ-2000, an old Casio model that, considering the words 'Reinvented, Reimagined, Reborn' is apparently about to be brought back to life. Rumour has it that two models will be released, the MZ-500 and the MZ-1000, but take that with a grain of salt; it's very possible that MZ-X is indeed the final name for this workstation.

Another rumour is rapidly spreading throughout the synthesizer community! This time, the stories are about a new synth called the Korg Minilogue - a clever play on words, combining the terms 'mini' and 'analogue.' Both in looks and sound, this promises to be a great little synth!

Road Ready has announced a number of new cases, specially designed for the Pioneer XDJ-700 tabletop media player and accessories. Would you like to keep your valuable DJ equipment safe with a rugged flight case? Check out the Road Ready RRXDJ700, RRVXDJ700, RRXDJ70012 and RRXDJ700JM350!