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Pioneer has long been a leading name in the world of DJ gear and products and it’s now releasing a more beginner-friendly DJ system with the DDJ-FLX4. The reinvented model packs a range of new easy-to-learn features like track mixing and applying expert-level sound effects, posing as a smooth introduction for anyone looking to pick up DJing.

The DDJ-FLX4 boasts a two-channel DJ controller that features a simple design, taking inspiration from Pioneer’s DDJ-400. The new DDJ-FLX4 is equipped with a Smart Fader and a Smart CFX for a professional feel. Smart Fader allows users to transition from one track to another seamlessly. By moving the crossfader between both tracks, the controller automatically adjusts BPM, volume, and bass volume creating a smooth transition. Smart CFX allows users to add pro-level combinations of effects to the track with just the turn of the knob. A USB audio microphone output is also placed on the controller to remove the need for audio mixers or sound cards to add vocals to a track.

Rekordbox DJ software pairs nicely with the DDJ-FLX4 systems’ improved features. Updates to the software coming in 2023 will allow users to utilize the DDJ-FLX4 controller from any IOS/ Android smartphone, tablet, or iPad. Other programs like Serato DJ software are also compatible with the model with both softwares allowing users to sync and play music files from their device and songs from TIDAL, Beatport Streaming, Beatsource Streaming, and Soundcloud Go+.

The DDJ-FLX4 pricing starts at $325 USD and is now available at pioneerdj.com.Last week, Drake and 21 Savage dominated the music world with the release of their collaborative album Her Loss. Throughout the album’s rollout, various promotional stunts have seen the duo parodying popular media such as Saturday Night Live and COLORS Studio with spoof performances. Before this, Drake shared other parodies such as a Vogue cover with 21 Savage, including a caption thanking the magazine and Anna Wintour alongside stating that it’d be available “on newsstands tomorrow,” leading many, including some news platforms, to believe the cover was real.

Now, The Fashion Law has reported that Vogue publisher Condé Nast is filing suit against Drake and 21 Savage, citing the promotional stunt as misleading and a violation of intellectual property. As one of the most, if not the most, established magazines in fashion, the defense of Vogue’s intellectual property comes as no surprise. However, it serves as a stark juxtaposition to that of other parodied media outlets who embraced the tribute. Noting the power of Vogue’s brand and status, alongside Wintour’s prestige, Condé Nast seeks damages for the stunt.

Over a week since Condé Nast reportedly attempted to stop the promotion of the fake magazine issue and cover, time will tell how Drake and his team handle the situation. For more information regarding the case, stay tuned as we await follow-up details to report.Drake and 21 Savage are gearing up for the much-anticipated release of their upcoming joint album, Her Loss. With just a couple of days left before the drop, the duo teasing fans with the reveal of the album cover art.

The announcement of the upcoming album was first made on October 23. Those who watched the entirety of the “Jimmy Cooks” music video would have seen a message that read “Her LOSS/ALBUM BY DRAKE AND 21 SAVAGE/OCTOBER 28, 2022.” A few days after the announcement, both artists pushed the release of Her Loss to November 4 due to their producer Noah “40” Shebib contracted COVID. 

In anticipation for the release, the pair have released a makeshift Vogue cover to promote their album. Inside the magazine were motifs that corresponded to the new album, as well as artist-specific signatures that fans have spotted. The faux-Voguecover is a nod at a line in “Jimmy Cooks,” stating, “B**ch, don’t tell me that you model if you ain’t been in Vogue.” 

Look out for the release coming end of the week.

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