:: EDITORS NOTE ::

This week we continue our focus on DJing. Although many DJs still prefer playing on vinyl, others have gotten used to CDJs. And then there are those who embrace the new digital world of DJing with laptops and software. Traktor Scratch essentially allows DJs to approach playing in all of these ways. This week features a review of Traktor Scratch from the man behind SA DJ Music, Chresos Xekalos. He's been a DJ for long enough to let us know exactly what he thinks of the product.

The Pimp Squad is a DJ/Producer duo who've rocked the dancefloor from Jozi all the way to Cape Town. They make their own tracks and have an arsenal of their own releases under their belt. Most hard-core clubbers would know them from their residency at Truth in Midrand, but you might catch them behind the ones and twos at any party playing deep filthy electronic floor filling house music. They are essentially living a DJs dream, to find out why, read my interview with the boys.

This Saturday sees the global breakdancing championship, Red Bull's BC One coming to Soweto in Joburg. B-boys from all over the world will be battling each other in a one-on-one, elimination round competition and testing their skills against each other to find out who is the best b-boy of them all. Last year's winner, Hong 10 from South Korea, is back to defend his title and will face tough competition from our South African representatives, B-boy Benny, Shorty Blitz and Jed who will have the country behind them all the way.

Lastly we're introducing a new column this week, written by South African music industry expert, Jonathon Shaw. In Jonathon's own words;

"What we are trying out is a consultation time for up-coming artists, label owners, promoters and other industry people. MIO will select someone each month to come through and have an hour of free consultation time with Jonathan Shaw, a music business consultant in Johannesburg. They can come through to his offices and then address their specific problem in their music careers. Hopefully this can lead to making better decisions and having a longer career lifespan. The session will then be presented in a monthly advice column for readers who can give their feedback and comments and stand a chance to be selected."

Read his first consultation with MIO writer, Pathu Ratshilumela who's just completed a rocking house music album and needs some guidance.

- Richard Rumney

:: COOL COMPANY NOTICES ::

TURNKEY supports music in JHB Spring Birthday Bash! - Turnkey Music & Multimedia
TURNKEY supports music in JHB Spring Birthday Bash!

EMENDY Mixing & Mastering Workshop - 15 September! - Emendy Sound & Music Technologies
EMENDY Sound & Music Technologies will be presenting its Mixing & Mastering Workshop on Saturday 15 September 2007 from 10:00 till 16:00.

Wild & Marr Newsletter Vol8! - Wild & Marr
Welcome to the August edition of Wild and Marr's monthly newsletter! Thank you to everyone for the tremendous support you have shown us at Wild and Marr KZN over the past 31/2 years. It's hard to believe that this branch started that long ago at 88 Point Road.

Dean Guitars Go Live! - Dean Guitars
Dean South Africa is proud to announce the launch of ‘Demons of Dean', a series of live shows dedicated to supporting South African hard rock.

Krank It Up! - Dean Guitars
A relative new comer to the international amplification market, Krank amps are now available here in South Africa, imported the distributors of Dean and Luna Guitars.

What's on your cord? - Dean Guitars
Why just have a plain cable jack sticking out of your guitar when you can be Rockin' the Jimmy! Rock Jimmies are bizarre clip-on Cable Jack Covers available in glow-in-the-dark, blacked out, chrome, blood red & neon pink. Rock Jimmies turn the functional connection between your guitar and amp into a wacky object of interest.

:: LATEST NEWS ::

Piracy is killing our music!
The Music Industry was once again shocked at the brutal attack on Lusanda Mcinga of the Lusanda Spiritual group, one of the biggest selling gospel artists in Southern Africa.

The Arts Alive lockdown festival!
If you haven't decided what to do for fun at month end, check the Arts Alive programme, for what is guaranteed to be an awe inspiring weekend of music, dance and poetry for every one.

Sovereign Academy in Cape Town
Sovereign Academy, South Africa's biggest disco-punk party, will be dragging it's punk-funk panda-ass down to the Cape in mid-October!

GET READY FOR DOG DAY AFTERNOON II
On Saturday 29 September 2007 Wild Waters sets the scene for SA's biggest dance event - H2O!! From 10am until 6am H2O visitors will get the chance see the best performers in S.A. as well as top International artists! A perfect combination of hot summer sun, beautiful bronze bodies, spectacular visual effects and the finest DJ's both local and from abroad filling the airwaves with bass and beats will satisfy and seduce the souls of all music lovers…

Apple Announces Logic Studio
Apple has released Logic Studio, a suite of professional tools for creating, producing and performing music. Logic Studio features Logic Pro 8, a major upgrade that now contains a one-screen interface, and introduces MainStage, an innovative new live performance application.

Guitar Rig Version 3!
Native Instruments has updated Guitar Rig, the next generation of its digital guitar effects rack, to version 3.

Kontakt Version 3 has landed!
Native Instruments has updated Kontakt, their software sampler, to version 3. Kontakt's high-resolution audio engine, comprehensive sound shaping capabilities, KSP script programming, and universal sample format compatibility, has established Kontakt as one of the industry leaders in sampling technology.

VSTi Drum Machine For Windows
TP Works has unveiled Drumhound, a horrendously-named 16 channel VSTi drumsampler

The Computer MusicMonitor from Bose
Bose has unveiled The Computer MusicMonitor, a small computer speaker system for producers and musicians.

150 Years of Hohner - The Music Plays in Trossingen
A comprehensive music program, musical instruments for touching and trying out, a vivid market life, an attempt at a world record in playing the harmonica and many more attractions await the visitors in Trossingen on 8 and 9 September 2007. The occasion is to mark the 150th jubilee of the company Hohner. On the theme of "The Music Plays in Trossingen", the company Hohner, the city of Trossingen, the trade association, the Volksbank Trossingen, the promotional community, the Hirsch brewery and numerous local institutions and clubs celebrate together a proper town party.

Civilised Reaches The Bohemian
After spending a very Civilised month at The Roxy Rhythm bar in Melville, the best Thursday night live music party in Jozi city has a new home at The Bohemian in Richmond.

:: REVIEWS ::

Roger Goode: Saturday Surgery Vol. 3
At MIO we have a strict policy of focusing on local music which is why we never review international acts. Not that we don't listen to international music, or that we don't enjoy it, it's to do with the fact that we want to promote local artists and we're all about the local music industry. This week we're amending that policy to include South African DJ mixes, even if they only feature international tracks. The reason is that DJs are artists in themselves by virtue of their mixing abilities and track selection. For all those whose mixes we said we wouldn't review because it wasn't fully local, send us your next mix because we'll consider it.

Glenzito: House Avenue V2
Before Lewis Glenzito Tshinavhe moved with the times, many people got to know him from his early bombshells Mid Tempo projects that helped pave the way for other house projects that came out in the late 90s.

Kentphonik: Kentphonik
The most awaited project by the trio, Kentphonik is now shining on the shelves of retail music outlets across the country. And it has been quite a wait, given that Kentphonik have rocked not-stop with their endless tunes featured on many amazing house compilations.

:: FORUMS ::

Americans Are Not Stupid... - Heath
Sorry for spamming, but me's loving youtube at the mo...Americans are not stupid

Accordian Song On Fm - Synergy
Hi GuysThis might seem silly or even a bit desperate but, ode anyone know the name of the song. Its got a gypsy feel to it.Please please Help

A Glass And A Half... - Hotstix
A glass and a halfMake sure your sound is on...

50 Cent Vs. Kanye - Heath
For any of you that heard of or were following this... Kanye sold more, but 50 Cent says he isn't going to quit...West crushes 50 Cent in US chart

Turnkey Monster Spring Sale - KURT
COME AND CELEBRATE OUR ANNIVERSARY AND SPRING BASH -Pick up an EARLY CHRISTMAS PRESENT or just come and spoil yourself by buying what you have always wanted AT A MUCH BETTER PRICE

Emendy's Advanced Student Genre Assignment - wynandm
Subject: Music production techniqueGenre: TranceStudent: Eben PutterLink: http://emendymusic.com/secure/forum/index....topic,70.0.html

Devil's Cartel - When Are You Coming To Cape Town - pravda23
i have to see you live. ian, louise, get your asses here please. love from the internet musician

Layered Sounds On Dance Web Radio - Jahnlay
Here are download links for my first 3 shows:Layered Sounds 1http://www.sendspace.com/file/1u6hyyTracklist:1. Coldplay-Fix You (Layered Mix)2. Nathan Fake-The Sky Is Pink (Hold