Update from BPM | PRO 2016 - Birmingham, UK

The BPM | PRO 2016 which commenced on Sunday 11th Sept has been very eventful with all the top equipment manufacturing brands in DJ, pro-audio, production, studio, lights, video and multimedia in attendance. This is the 10th edition of the exhibition show and this year’s event was really special as top international DJs, industry professionals, label owners, club owners, event promoters, event managers and visitors were in attendance with performance from Toddla T, Grandmaster Flash, Sonique, Shiftee, Dave Pearce, Jon 1st, Kutski, Rob Tissera amongst others and an exclusive glamorous after party.

The DJ show was a 2 day event. That is, from Sunday, 11th September to Monday, 12th September while the Sound and Lightning Halls will be open on Tuesday, 13th September. As usual, see below some of the DJ equipment that were on display during this year’s event (some of these DJ equipment were previously reviewed here).

Allen & Heath Xone PX5 – 4+1 Channel DJ Mixer
- High specification 20 Channel 96kHz, 24bit USB sound card and InnoFader compatible
- Advanced FX processing such as spectral delays, resonators, gritty reverbs and many more
- Filter includes HPF, BPF, LPF, resonance control and frequency sweep
- Option to route the aux channel and external return to the filter
- Integrated MIDI clock engine which can send start/stop messages to external equipment
- Integrate external software/hardware instruments such as drum machines and synthesizers
- Connect Xone:K series controllers via X:Link, saving USB ports on your computer

Reloop Mixon 4, 4 Channel DJ Controller
- Hybrid technology for algoriddim day Pro & Serato DJ
- Multi platform support for iOS, Android, Mac & PC
- All new macro FX and pitch play support
- Key sync, loop length LED, Spotify streaming service
- Coloured performance pad for hot cues, loop roll, sampler, Serato Flip and slicer modes

Reloop 7000 GLD limited edition
- High torque club standard turntable for vinyls and DVS users
- High resolution digital pitch fader
- Quartz lock, safety mains switch and reverse switch
- Strictly limited edition (1,000 units worldwide)
- Hard construction, metal housing, shock proof feet and vibration-resistant base

Pioneer WeGo4, 2 Channel DJ Controller
- Compatible with iPad, iPhone, Android Phones, MacBook and PC
- Compatible software Virtual DJ, RekordBox DJ, Pioneer WeDJ, Algoriddim djay 2, Algoriddim vjay and Traktor Pro 2
- Simple layout with advanced control – hot cues, loops, pad FX, sampler
- PC master out with other wireless option via built-in sound card.

Numark Party Mix
- Simple plug and play
- Cool effects and multiple pad modes with looping and sampling
- Audio outputs for your speakers and headphone preview
- Built-in light show creates party atmosphere
- Virtual DJ LE software included

Pioneer WeDJ app for iPad
- Performance features – hot cues, loops, sampler, Pad FX and Combo FX
- Advanced FX, auto-mix, record, pre-installed samples
- Flexible layout and colourful display
- Compatible Pioneer WeGo4 controller