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Sometimes, simple stuff matters. DJ mixers like Pioneer’s DJM-800 have simple, single-knob low- and high-pass filters. Laptop software often doesn’t. Enter FZero, with his free and open source Single Knob Filter to fill the gaps.

Some interesting things I found on August 28th, 2008: # Hands-on with Aurora, Open Source DJ Control Surface, Shipping Now Peter Kirn takes the Aurora for a spin: The Aurora is called a DJ “mixer,” but it’s really a control surface.

Yes, sometimes the greatest DIY projects are built not from scratch but from the cannibalized bits of other, less-brilliant controllers. Together, these pieces become greater as a whole, from bland and boring to bizarre and fantastic. Case in point: Devin aka “mzo” writes us with his Cyrillic-emblazoned custom controller creation for VJ control.

Not happy with what you can get off the shelf? Build your own. That’s increasingly the philosophy of people working on music hardware. But a second economy is growing around these unique, boutique projects. By open-sourcing the designs, they offer the opportunity to build upon their work, buying something from a small group of designer-musicians and then modifying it to your purposes.

D.St-Amand has created some very cool looking designs for DIY MIDI controllers and is documenting his designs and work building them on Flickr. “I think that this is my very best channel layout! No wire, no front panel screw. Only one PCB will be made for the number of channel required, 2, 4 , 6 or 8 channels.

D.St-Amand has created some very cool looking designs for DIY MIDI controllers and is documenting his designs and work building them on Flickr. “I think that this is my very best channel layout! No wire, no front panel screw. Only one PCB will be made for the number of channel required, 2, 4 , 6 or 8 channels.

Namba Gear has announced the Shaka Laptop Messenger Bag - designed to provide an optimum carrying solution for up to a 15″ laptop computer along with personal items. The bag features lockable zippers for the laptop compartment, a thick shoulder pad which softens and redistributes bag weight, and a carry handle.

Namba Gear has announced the Shaka Laptop Messenger Bag - designed to provide an optimum carrying solution for up to a 15″ laptop computer along with personal items. The bag features lockable zippers for the laptop compartment, a thick shoulder pad which softens and redistributes bag weight, and a carry handle.

I’m showing up to my next DJ gig with this. 100% awesome! via Music Thing on Twitter

I've got an email from Dave Addey about a new version of the professional DJ software for Mac called DJ-1800. Version 3.1 support the iPhone and iPod Touch. Simply plug in your iPhone, and start DJing on your Mac! Cool.