Ronny Quasar
Tropicality

The Concorde Scratch allows turntablist and scratching DJs to achieve new levels of performance with an unprecedented tracking ability and extra high output.• The SCRATCH is intended especially for scratching and back-cueing. The SCRATCH uses spherical styli, as they preserve more of the groove over backcueing and scratching. • For DJs that require increased tracking ability, the SCRATCH is up to the task. The Scratch has a supreme ability to trace the grooves of the records and it is tailored specifically for scratch. • Due to its very high output 10 mV, it is perfect for scratch of all music with deep bass frequences. With solid bass reproduction and extended highs, the SCRATCH is great for any style, providing energetic sound. Maximum scratch performance guaranteed!SPECIFICATIONSOutput voltage at 1000Hz, 5cm/sec. - 10 mVChannel balance at 1kHz - 1 dBChannel separation at 1kHz - 22 dBChannel separation at 15 kHz - 15 dBTracking ability at 315 Hz at recommended tracking force: 120 μmCompliance, dynamic lateral: 14 μm/m NStylus type: Spherical R 18 μmTracking force range: 3-5gTracking force recommended: 4gInternal impedance, DC resistance: 1200 OhmInternal inductance: 850 mHRecommended load resistance: 47 kOhmRecommended load capacitance: 200-400 pF

Set amongst the reggae scene of late 70s Jamaica, the film Rockers achieved instant cult status among music and cinema fans. Rockers' director, Ted Bafaloukos has received many accolades for his work on the film, but the fact that he was also a fine writer and undercover photographer is often overlooked. In 2005, just before his death, Bafaloukos penned this vivid and never-before-published autobiography.Beyond Bafaloukos' fascinating story of the "making-of" Rockers, it tells the tale of a Greek immigrant from a family of sailors and his move to New York, eventually rubbing shoulders with the likes of The Velvet Underground, Robert Frank, Jessica Lange and Philippe "Man on Wire" Petit. But there's a twist to this 1970s' New York story: Bafaloukos fell in love with reggae when it was still just an underground facet of Jamaican culture in the City. His experiences in New York eventually led him to shoot Rockers, praised for the portrait it paints of Kingston's late 70s music scene along with its unique style, mentality and fashion.The director's intense experiences in Jamaica and New York between '75 - '78 provide the substance of the scorching stories within, including; gunshots at his first ever reggae concert in Brooklyn, the director's bizarre arrest for suspicion of being a CIA operative, paranoia at the Bob Marley compound, musicians-turned actors' "rude boy" antics, and naturally, sympathetic, highly descriptive recollections of the music that first drew Bafaloukos into Jamaica's music and culture.An invaluable collection of photographs taken during the conception, writing and production of the film captures the zeitgeist and breathes life into the book. Production stills and photos taken during the era by Bafaloukos form the visual, cinematic backbone of the tome, faithfully rendering the amazing people, styles, and locations in living, breathing color. Taken all together, the text and images within Rockers will uncover new facets of this all-important era in Reggae music for even the most seasoned reggae aficionados. Beyond reggae circles, this new anthology offers an unparalleled snapshot of a highly fantasized and sought after je-ne sais-quoi the all-time Jamaican cool.

This fully manual turntable is modeled after the AT-LP120XUSB, but adds the convenience of Bluetooth® wireless connectivity to the existing analog and USB outputs.Featuring a specially designed DC servo direct-drive motor and adjustable dynamic anti-skate control, the AT-LP120XBT-USB plays 33-1/3, 45, and 78 RPM records and outputs the high-fidelity audio to the device of your choice. Use the included RCA output cable along with the built-in selectable phono preamp to connect to your home stereo or powered speakers. Use the USB cable to connect to your computer and then download the free Mac- and PC-compatible Audacity recording software, or software of your choice, to start converting your records to digital audio files. Or use the Bluetooth wireless technology to pair the turntable with wireless speakers, headphones or other devices, including those that support the high-quality Qualcomm® aptX™ audio codec.The turntable also features an S-shaped tonearm with adjustable tracking force and an AT-HS6 universal ½"- mount headshell with an AT-VM95E Dual Moving Magnet™ phono cartridge. Audio-Technica has been a leader in phono cartridge design for more than 50 years, and that expertise shows in the versatile, high-performance AT-VM95E. The cartridge comes with a 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical stylus, but is also compatible with any VM95 Series replacement stylus, offering a wide choice of options for every budget and application.Additional professional features include a die-cast aluminium platter with felt mat; a start/stop button; selectable high-accuracy quartz-controlled pitch lock and pitch change slider control with +/-10% adjustment range; a stroboscopic platter with speed indicator; a removable plug-type stylus target light; external power supply; and a removable hinged dust cover.BLUETOOTHCompatible with most Bluetooth® speakers and headphones, the LP120XBT-USB pairs seamlessly to your devices. Simply press the Bluetooth® button, located next to the tonearm, for 4 seconds and connect to your chosen speakers, it’s that simple.You can also connect to Bluetooth® wireless headphones, giving you the flexibility to enjoy your vinyl records without the clutter of wires or having to be near your turntable and music setup. Sink into your comfiest chair and wirelessly enjoy over half a century of Japanese audio engineering and sound excellence.PLUG & PLAYThe LP120XBT-USB is designed to give you a high-quality listening experience that’s easy to enjoy right out of the box. A built-in preamp means the LP120XBT-USB can be plugged directly into your existing speakers, or, with the simple press of a switch, connect wirelessly via Bluetooth® 5.0 to any bluetooth compatible speaker, supported home assistant or wireless headphones. Space saving with no external amps, no clutter and no mess; just incredible sound and reliable features designed with over half a century of Japanese audio innovation.The LP120XBT-USB can also be plugged directly into your computer, for audio playback via your PC speakers or for simple and easy backup and transfer of your vinyl records to playback on your smart devices when on-the-go.SPECIFICATIONSTurntable Type: 3-speed, fully manual operationMotor: DC servo motorDrive Method: Direct driveSpeeds: 33-1/3 RPM, 45 RPM, 78 RPMTurntable Platter: Die-cast aluminumStarting Torque: >1.0 kgf.cmBraking System: Electronic brakeWow and Flutter: <0.2% (WTD) @ 3 kHz (JIS)Signal-to-Noise Ratio: >50 dBOutput Level Pre-amp: “PHONO”: 4 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/secPre-amp “LINE”: 240 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/secPhono Pre-Amp Gain: 36 dB nominal, RIAA equalizedUSB Function: A/D, D/A – 16-bit/44.1 kHz or 48 kHz USB selectable; Computer interface – USB 2.0 Compliant Windows 7 or above, or MAC OS X or abovePower Supply Requirements: 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 1.5A MaxPower Consumption: 2.75 WDimensions: 452.0 mm (17.80") W x 352.0 mm (13.86") D x 141.6 mm (5.57") HWeight: 8 kg (17.6 lbs.), without dust coverAccessories Included: AT-VM95E phono cartridge; AT-HS6 headshell; 1.9 m (6.2') USB cable; dual RCA (male) to dual RCA (male) cable with ground wire; counterweight; felt mat; dust cover; 45 RPM adapter; plug-type stylus target lightTonearm Type: Balanced S-shaped tonearm with detachable headshellEffective Arm Length: 230.5 mmOverhang: 16 mmTracking Error Angle: Less than 3 degreesApplicable Cartridge Weight: 3.5-8.5 gAnti-skating Range: 0-4 gReplacement Stylus: AT-VMN95ECommunication System: Bluetooth Version 5.0Maximum Communication Range Line of sight - approx. 10 m (33')Compatible Bluetooth Profile A2DPSupport Codec SBC, Qualcomm® aptX™ audio

Fieldnotes is a meeting of the minds – one part photography and one part music. Both Nicole Reed (photographer) and Leigh Ryan (music producer) have combined their natural talents to create a documentation of Hong Kong – a city that’s crowded, futuristic, inspiring, noisy, traditional, vibrant and more. Simply put, it is a city unlike anywhere else on earth.Limited edition of 300Book dimensions - 280mm x 280mm84 pages with record insertRecord - 10" transparent red vinyl, 6 tracks

Bedroom Beats & B-sides is the first comprehensive history of the instrumental hip-hop and electronic scenes and a truly global look at a thirty-year period of modern music culture based on a decade of research and travel across Europe, North America, and Japan.Journalist Laurent Fintoni details the rise of a new generation of bedroom producers at the turn of the century through the stories of various instrumental hip-hop and electronic music scenes. From trip-hop, downtempo, and IDM to leftfield hip-hop, glitch, and beats, the book explores how these scenes acted as incubators for new ideas about composition and performance that are now taken for granted. Combining social, cultural, and musical history with extensive research and over 100 interviews, the book tells the B-side stories of hip-hop and electronic music from the 1990s to the 2010s. Using the format of a beat tape, it explores the evolution of a modern beat culture from local scenes to global community via the diverse groups of idealists on the fringes who made it happen and the external forces that shaped their efforts.

Straight No Chaser - #SNC99 arrives on at out HQ on Monday 16th July and we will start mailing out that week! So, you can pre-order now!! It’s took a little bit longer than we expected but hey, good things comes to those who wait.. Significantly, it was in the summer of 1988 – three decades ago – that we launched Straight No Chaser – the magazine of World Jazz Jive. Back then we defined the venture as a “designer fanzine” and in many respects that definition still holds true. The magazine evolved as a hub for a global community of music devotees committed to exploring diverse cultures of the African diaspora. From Sun Ra to Jeff Mills we explored ‘Intergalactic Sounds: Ancient To Future’ but in 2007, with the arrival of the internet, we were forced to call it a day. However, 10 years down the line, a fresh, bold jazz influenced, nu-generation have emerged and it felt right to pick up where we left off with #SNC98. Over 130+ pages, this issue – #SNC99 – connects with band-leaders Cassie Kinoshi (SEED Ensemble), Tenderlonious (22a), Femi Koleoso (Ezra Collective) and keys whiz Joe Armon-Jones. . Also in the mix are a host of spirited individuals like Midori Takada, Nabihah Iqbal, Nat Birchall and Ben LeMar Gay. The London- Lagos-Accra connection is explored alongside Durban’s Qgom scene. On the indie imprint tip there’s Gondwana, Jazz re:freshed, Detroit Love and On the Corner. For the crate diggers there’s Motown’s Black Forum + nuff reviews. #SNC98 sold out in under three weeks and though we’ve printed more mags there’s no room for complacency when it comes to getting your copy. This thing is worldwide!