Now that the era of the digital DJ is in full effect, every manufacturer is coming out with new and revolutionary MIDI controllers so that DJ's can use their computer software to do all sorts of things on a pair of decks that wouldn't have been possible only 10 short years ago. Novation steps in with their new Dicer MIDI deck controller that will allow an analog pair of turntables to interact with a DJ software like never before...

Pioneer DJ has launched the all-new RMX-1000 Remix Station, a new device that enhances DJ performances with its ability to create and add a variety of new, layered, and unique remix effects. The Pioneer RMX-1000 is more than just an effector...It's a full-blown professional performance machine making it ideal for those mixing and performing DJ's to unleash effects in cool and exciting ways. The RMX-1000 can work as a USB-MIDI controller for any DJ/Production software and it also comes with the new Remixbox Software that allows users to customize the RMX-1000 on a computer to change the way it all performs. Check out the video and press release after the jump.

Novation has just released the latest and most powerful version of Automap for Music-Producers. The v4.3 update brings support for Logic Express, Studio One, Digital Performer and Reaper, adding to the list of other supported DAWs including Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase, Reason and Ableton Live. It also improves plug-in performance with Ableton Live and re-introduces the popular Follow Focus feature, which enables you to automatically focus on the plug-in you are currently using. All this means that you can now use Novation Automap when making beats for even more versatility. Press release and video inside.

The NI Traktor Remix Decks allow DJ's to perform like producers in real-time while beatmashing and remixing with different sounds, loops, hotcues, and effects using different controllers. The Remix Decks originally came with a few Remix sets to get users started, but NI has made sure to keep releasing Fresh and New Remix Sets for users to play with, all for a small fee. Famous controllerist Mad Zach puts the Traktor Z2, F1's, and Remix Decks to work in this performance video.

Pioneer DJ has announced that there is a brand new Serato DJ controller coming out next month called the Pioneer DDJ-SX2. The DDJ-SX2 is a new version of the ever-popular DDJ-SX which we reviewed when it was released almost two years ago. The new Pioneer DDJ-SX2 inherits all of the features of the original and adds multi-color RGB backlit Performance pads, hotcue markers on the jog wheel display, Serato Flip controls, and it is Serato DJ DVS compatible right out of the box.

Electrix has just released the new Tweaker DJ and Production MIDI controller with lots of intuitive backlit buttons and an all-metal chassis for durability. The Tweaker is compatible with Traktor, Ableton, and Serato Scratch Live right out of the box while super-users can map the controller to any DJ or production software of choice. Mixware.net has brought the Electrix brand to the US and they will be sending a unit my way for a full HD-Video and written review. Check out our rundown video, the full press release, and links for more information.