Everyone needs something to protect their gear...especially if you are going to be traveling a lot. The very popular Numark Mixdeck and Mixdeck Express now have a new Hard Case manufactured directly by Numark to ensure a nice snug fit and flawless protection for your beloved Digital DJ Controller. The Mixdeck hardcase comes with nickel-plated latches, internal protective foam and an extra compartment to store cables and other DJ accessories. The Case is out for $149 just in time for the holidays. So if you are an owner of a Numark Mixdeck, then you NEED one of these. Check out the full press release and links inside for more information.

Check out the unboxing and first impressions video of the new Stanton CMP.800 Multi-Format player with MIDI control. The CMP.800 is a versatile DJ Device that gives users the ability to plug in two USB audio devices or hard drives for playback, or use CD's for playback, or connect it to a computer to use it as a MIDI controller with your favorite DJ software. The full review video will be coming soon. Watch the video inside to see the CMP.800 up close and fresh out the box.

I've been personally using Odyssey flight cases for my DJ equipment for over twenty years now! Odyssey always seems to bring out new cases and bags to protect DJ equipment almost as soon as the piece is released to the public. The newly announced Pioneer XDJ-RX all-in-one DJ Rekordbox system was recently released to the masses and Odyssey has already produced new flight cases and bags to accommodate.

Novation recently announced a new product to sit along side the Launchpad Control S to bring users an even more complete experience when teamed up with the Ableton Live software. The new Launch Control XL is like the missing piece to the Novation/Abelton lineup as it contains the eight faders, 24 knobs and 16 multicolored buttons to seamlessy integrate into the Abelton Live mixing section.

Mixware.net is bringing over some cool products from Magma to the United States so that the North American DJ's won't be left without these new gear solutions. Introducing the Magma Control Stand which is the perfect laptop and DJ Controller stand that sits at the perfect height and perfect angle (adjustable) to help DJ's to efficiently use their space. This is a very strong equipment stand that would be perfect for home use, studio, or even club installations where it can be placed directly over an existing DJ setup. Check out more details after the jump.

Vestax has now officially announced their own version of the new 4-deck MIDI DJ controller craze called the VCI-400. The Vestax VCI-400 will be fully compatible with all the major software suites right out of the box with Vestax themselves providing mapping files for Traktor Pro, Serato, and Virtual DJ from day one! The VCI-400 will come bundled with the new Serato Intro Software and Virtual DJ LE in case you don't have one already. More information and Video inside.