In producing the set, the DJs used two new digital DJ devices from Pioneer - the award-winning DJM-1000 mixer and EFX-1000 effects unit.
Pioneer's '1000 series' (the DJM-1000 mixer and the EFX-1000 effects unit) is reportedly a sought after digital set-up for DJs performing in studios as well as in clubs, with a wide range of artists creatively exploiting this combination on CD mix compilations this year. Included among these are two albums presented by Renaissance: James Zabiela's Utilities and Yousef's Frontiers mix. While Wally Lopez, resident DJ at Pacha, Ibiza, also got down and digital on his mixed artist album, Perceptions of Pacha Volume II.
Reflecting on his use of the EFX-1000, Stephan says: "Pioneer has taken the EFX-500 and made it even better. It's easy to use and it sounds fantastic. Perfect for mangling your music and adding that extra live element."
(Jim Evans)
