• KV2 Audio
• Mastermix
• Chauvet
• Guy Napthine & Co. from QSL our featured retailer
• Houseproud
• Denon

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Our first offer was pushed out by email to the membership this morning and offers you any disc, whether it’s physical media or download, from the Classic Cuts or Number One’s range will cost you just £3.00 when you use a special code.

The offer is valid only between the 1st and 15th February.

If you haven’t received our email this morning and you are a SEDA member then please get in touch!

http://www.mastermixdigital.com

Mark has spent his entire life in the entertainment industry, dipping his toe into a wide variety of disciplines – from theme parks to radio, night clubs, voice acting, television, and even dancing on Dick Clark’s American Bandstand. The last 15 years have been dedicated to improving the mobile DJ industry worldwide, with an acute eye on why. His end goal is to multiply the impact he and Rebecca have had on the lives of their clients and extend that impact to the clients and audiences of those they train. Simply put, he wants DJs to do a much better job so that their events would be amazing, which can change lives and make the world a better place.

- Mark Ferrell

Over the years Mark has helped hundreds of Wedding DJ’s improve their presentation skills by providing inspiration and information conducting MarBecca DJ workshops, seminars, and discussions all over the USA.

Next April, Mark is bringing his Bronze MC Workshop to the UK.  The workshop is spread over two dates:

• 18th & 19th April at Warbrook House in Hampshire (already sold out)
• 24th & 25th April – venue still to be decided

The course itself is an introduction to being a true Master of Ceremonies, including the definition, duties, and elements for proper execution of those duties. The workshop covers the basics of the physical, technical, and emotional aspects of of the job and puts you on the path to “Mastery”.

The workshops are limited to only 8 delegates and costs £1,000.00 and this also includes a membership to the Mark Ferrell Community, a fee-based community that offers discounted prices, free seminars, and many other benefits.

• Novation
• Pioneer
• DeckBooks
• Glosticks
• Denon
• …and our featured retailer, West End DJ!

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Already popular for its sharp design and portable dimensions, the DDJ-ERGO-V places emphasis on the DJing experience, bringing simplicity to both set-up and performance without compromising on features or sound quality.

The DDJ-ERGO-V is the perfect partner for Serato DJ Intro; its layout mirrors the software’s graphical user interface (GUI) and all of its major features are available via dedicated controls. DJs can access Serato DJ Intro’s two decks, while hot cues, samplers and effects are positioned for instinctive operation.

As part of Pioneer’s continued efforts to make products that are loved by all DJs, the DDJ-ERGO-V comes bundled with Atomix Productions’ Virtual DJ Limited Edition and a TSI control file for Traktor software. The MIDI output already makes it compatible with most other DJ software on the market. And from December, it will offer native control of Serato DJ Intro – making it one of the most versatile controllers a DJ can buy.

The DDJ-ERGO-V controller is available at a suggested retail price of 499 euros (£429) including VAT.

The DDJ-ERGO-V. Play Out More.

DDJ-ERGO compatible Serato DJ Intro will be available for download from mid December at: http://serato.com/downloads/dj-intro

DDJ-ERGO-v firmware must be updated to the latest version before using the new Serato DJ Intro. Download the latest firmware for free: http://pioneer.jp/support/download/dj-e/ddj-ergo-v

Serato DJ Intro instructions and quick start are available at www.pioneerdj.com/support

KEY FEATURES

Layout mirrors Serato DJ Intro for intuitive operation
The DDJ-ERGO features two players and a two-channel mixer, making it the perfect partner for Serato DJ Intro. DJs can showcase their skills with dedicated buttons and knobs for all their favourite Serato DJ Intro features, including Hot Cues, samplers and effects.

Innovative laptop integration keeps GUI in DJ’s view at all times
Pioneer’s laptop design enables DJs to place laptop keyboards underneath the controller to use as little space as possible and keep Serato’s GUI in their line of sight at all times. The controller can be adapted to sitting or standing positions using its removable legs, making it perfect for every set up.

Plug-and-play through a single USB
DJs simply need to connect the DDJ-ERGO-v to a laptop running the latest version of Serato DJ Intro[i], and the software settings will be automatically updated. The controller is fully USB-powered, without compromising on audio output or lighting levels. So DJs can just arrive at a venue, plug and play.

Boasts features from Pioneer’s pro range for top quality sound and ease of operability
The DDJ-ERGO boasts many features that are unusual at this price point, including the 115mm Jog Wheel from the Pioneer pro-DJ range. The controller has also inherited the same layout as the popular DDJ-T1 and DDJ-S1 controllers. Plus the controller employs the same audio circuitry as Pioneer’s professional mixers for the master out terminal, ensuring a clear, powerful reproduction with no sound degradation.

More info?
www.djsounds.com
www.youtube.com/pioneerdjsounds
www.facebook.com/pioneerdjglobal
www.twitter.com/pioneerdjglobal
www.youtube.com/pioneerdjglobal

Hi I have a web-based event management software built for DJs which is due to be released publically in November/December 2011 and was wondering if you have any events coming up which I can bring it along to demo.

Naturally, we were only too pleased to get this guy down to SEDA to show off his software, especially as he’s a local chap based in Kent.

DeckBooks slots in right alongside other event planning software titles such as DJ Intelligence and DJ Event Planner.  It runs and stores all of your data and information “in the cloud” (albeit UK clouds) and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via your computer or smartphone.

It’s based on all current web technologies, HTML5, CSS3, Ajax and jQuery.  If you don’t know what any of that means then do not worry, all you need to know really is that this web app is an absolute joy to use.  Here’s a list of just some of its features…

• Full event management.
• Client, Venue and Performer management.
• Extensive reporting and financial information about your business at your fingertips, all exportable to CSV for importing into spreadsheets.
• A portal allowing your clients to see information about their event, manage their playlists using a unique “drag and drop” system, make payments (through Paypal and Google Checkout.  Worldpay, CardSave and SagePay are in the pipeline) and more.
• Full HTML editor allowing you to create your own document templates such as letters, invoices and hire agreements, etc.
• …and lots more!

We caught up with the Developer, Lee Mills to find out a little bit more…

Who is Lee Mills and what is your background?
I am a full-time senior web developer and part-time DJ. I have been DJ’ing for nearly 6 years now doing events for friends, families and at my local club.  I am experienced in numerous programming languages such as PHP5, AJAX, CSS3, HTML5 and user-interface design.

How did DeckBooks come about?
DeckBooks got started was when I was doing events for friends, families and clients when all the information for the events was all on paper; which as you can imagine is a handful. So I started looking into the various other event planning software to help manage my events and those didn’t really cater to what I needed or was too complicated to get setup and running on first run. Also a big factor for me was UK support so I could get help quickly should I become stuck and the simplicity of the software.

During one late night waiting for a server to configure, I start writing a very basic system to enter my events into; slowly it started gaining more and more features, a user interface and developed into what you see as DeckBooks now.

The future
In the future I hope to grow DeckBooks into becoming the number 1 DJ event management and planning software in the UK and then expand to worldwide support whilst still keeping the ease of use and community driven features at the heart of DeckBooks.

So, we’re guessing you want to know what it looks like? Here are some screenshots to wet your appetite!

Screenshots

Lee will be at our next ShowNight on the 20th November 2011 to show off DeckBooks in action. He’ll also tell you about a fantastic exclusive offer he has put together for SEDA members so if you’re looking to move away from that old-fashioned diary and pen into the digital world then you need to be at our next ShowNight!!!

“Following on from the success of the workshop “At the meeting-unlock the cash” at Birmingham in October I am pleased to announce that this workshop will be repeated in Reading on Tuesday January the 3rd. You can book your place by following this link:

http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2483241442

“You don’t know what you don’t know”.  More importantly, your customer “Doesn’t know what they don’t know”.  Also I will be repeating my original workshop, “Wedding marketing for DJs” at the same venue on Monday January the 2nd. Likewise you can book here:

http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2483187280

“It’s not WHAT you do; it’s HOW you do it that gets results”

If you are looking to get into the wedding market or you would like to take your DJ service to the next level then these workshops are ideal for you. Many leading DJs in the UK have already attended and given very positive feedback following their attendance.  Both workshops are packed with useful information to enable you to get more bookings and establish your worth as a professional wedding specialist. You will also learn how to communicate your worth to prospective clients, thereby eliminating competition and enabling you to earn a fee way above the average for your market. Targeted marketing and the understanding of the real motivation and reasons why brides book their wedding entertainment will be analysed and practical advice offered, and demonstrated, to enable you to convert more enquiries into bookings.

Attending a workshop is so much more beneficial than reading an article, book or attending a seminar. In a workshop practical interaction takes place not only between me and you but also between you and the other delegates.

Places are strictly limited and issued on a first come first served basis.  Reductions apply for members of Disc Jockey associations.  Discounts are available for previous attendees.  Book both workshops and save more!

£89 PER DAY OR £170 FOR BOTH.

More Information?

Contact me Derek@derekpengelly.co.uk “