Karaoke & DJ USA #26

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SPRING 1997 • NUMBER TWENTYSIX

“It’s been said that DJ culture is universal. Certainly the variety of DJs, VJs, MCs, KJS and more out there will confirm that the sheer number of musical genres and styles of playing music are like stars in the sky — too many to count. Clearly, whether your tools of choice are turntables, CD/CD+G players, or something else, the name of the game is versatility. In the magazine game, the goal is versatility as well. The best are those that learn and grow as they go along and are not afraid to try something new if it will benefit the readers. And, since K&DJ USA Magazine is a free magazine that is of, by and for professionals in this business, everything we do is for the benefit of our readers and the industries we serve. Those who have been following the explosive evolution of this magazine know that we are commited to being the best DJ, pro audio, club and karaoke industry trade publication available, period. Oh, by the way, my name is Eric Arnold. I’ve been a DJ and music writer for a decade, and I’m the new Senior Associate Editor at K&DJUSA. You can peep a short history at the end of our cover story.”

–Eric K. Arnold

Description

SPRING 1997 • NUMBER TWENTYSIX

80 PAGES, GLOSSY COLOR/BW 10″ X 13″ OVERSIZE MAGAZINE FORMAT

 

FEATURES

THE BRAVE NEW WORLD OF OM RECORDS — Eric K. Arnold
The SF-based indie label gives us a glimpse into the future of Hip Hop

BEAT STREET LEADS EVERYWHERE — S. William Nesbitt II
Is the DJ industry filled with limitless opportunity? You bet!

DJ TURNTABLE TECHNIQUES — DJ Mike Fright
Here are some basic turntable mixing techniques and tips from a veteran DJ

HEAR TODAY, GONE TOMORROW — Michael R. Erb
Thousands of DJs, KJs and musicians risk significant, and possibly irreversible, hearing loss

SMALL CLUB, BIG LIGHTS — S. William Nesbitt II
Creating a lightshow for a small to medium dance floor is a fascinating puzzle

KARAOKE: GETTING WHAT YOU’RE WORTH — Jim Dalia
The growth of Karaoke depends upon steady exposure, but the success of the working DJ is more complicated

OLD TO THE NEW — DJ E-Mix
The widespread practice of sampling and giving old songs new life

COLUMNS

EDITORIAL — Our new Senior Associate Editor introduces himself
TECHTALK — How to bi-amp your rig
FUN STUFF — Cool products and accessories for DJs and KJs
SING LIKE A PRO — Singing in tune for fun and profit

DEPARTMENTS

TRADE BEAT — News and reports from the industries we serve
PRO-INSIDER REPORT — The latest DJ and Karaoke news, products & PR
HARDWARE REVIEWS — Hands-on reviews of the latest DJ, Karaoke and pro audio gear
WILLIAM KELLY’S DJ REMIX REVIEWS: Best and worst of current DJ Remix releases
QUARTERLY HIT CHARTS — National dance music and Karaoke charts
Advertiser Index — Our generous and supportive sponsors

Copyright ©1992-2018 Dale Lafayette

Additional information

Weight 7.5 oz
Dimensions 13 × 10 in
Staff

DALE LAFAYETTE — Publisher/Executive Editor
TRINITY HOUSTON — Senior Editor/Manager
DEAN KING — National Sales Director
MICHAEL R. ERB — East Coast Editor
BEN FONG-TORRES — Karaoke Editor
ERIC K. ARNOLD — Associate Editor
JERRY RICHARDSON — Technical Editor
WILLIAM KELLY — Remix Editor
CARLOS SALAZARTE — Latin Editor
J.R. SILVA — Charts Editor
BRYAN WALLACE — Assistant To The Publisher
TIFFANY VITALIE — Assistant to the Senior Editor
MARSANNE WEESE — Office Assistant
KATHY GLENNEN — Office Assistant
PETRA ARNOLD — Photographer
AMY WONG — Prepress Supervisor
DAVE SANCHEZ — Press Supervisor

Writers

Eric K. Arnold • Michael R. Erb • Trinity Houston • DJ E-Mix • Michael E. Ma • Jerry Richardson • Trinity Houston • Howard Austin • Jim Dalia • Dale Lafayette • William Kelly • S. William Nesbitt II • DJ Mike Fright • Elisabeth Howard • Dan McDermitt • Carlos Salazarte • Dan Miller

Special Thanks

Afrika Bambaataa • Dave Edwards • Karl Detken • Bruce Jordhal • Chris Kelly • Biff Mele • Bobby Morganstein • Kathy Peck • John Cornett • Grandmaster Flash • Kool Herc • Eric Kalabalos • Annalise Lundrop • Mike Palamar • Chris Smith