Use your digital music library with support for M4A, AIFF, WAV, MP3, FLAC and OGG audio files Traditional mixer/CD player layout w/ crossfader Two-deck controller with volume, 2-band EQ, effects, and jog wheel for each deck. Sep 8, 2011 - OverviewOur good friends over at Gemini DJ sent us the First CNTRL-7 Digital. The CNTRL-7 can also be used as a standalone mixer with.

Seasoned DJs have to hone their electronica acumen, but for less experienced audiophiles, Gemini has just unleashed FirstMix -- a controller designed to help the everyman get in touch with his inner Pete Tong. The device's layout is simple enough, with two scratch wheels, rotaries and a cross fader. All you have to do is connect the panel to your laptop, select the tunes you'd like to mash up from your iTunes library and use FirstMix's touch-sensitive jog control to scratch the night away. To help you get started, Gemini will ship its new controller with MixVibes' Cross LE DJ software, but it's compatible with Virtual DJ and other mixing programs, as well. If you're interested in taking FirstMix for a spin, you can find one at retailers like Musician's Friend, for about $100. Otherwise, you could just head past the break for a demo video, along with a full press release. Gemini Announces Availability of FirstMix USB DJ Controller Edison, NJ – May 31, 2011 – Gemini, a division of GCI Technologies and a leading innovator of modern DJ technology, is excited to announce the availability of the highly anticipated FirstMix – a USB DJ Controller for aspiring DJs.

Now available at major retail locations across the country, this introductory controller packages professional functionality into an easy to use setup. Now everyone can be the DJ. The award winning FirstMix connects to a laptop or desktop computer via USB and allows users to DJ with their iTunes or other music library by effortlessly navigating through folders and tracks with the browse function. Once a file's been loaded, the touch-sensitive jog wheels let you scratch or can be used to bend the pitch of a track. FirstMix also has a Sync feature that allows the DJ to combine two separate tracks and beat match the tempos for a unique and professional-sounding mix. Novice DJs will feel like pros by spicing up tracks with effects and reverse, as well as adjustable bass and treble. Record a set and share on Facebook or SoundCloud.

The FirstMix ships with Cross LE DJ software from MixVibes and is also compatible with Traktor, Virtual DJ, Algoriddim's DJAY and other popular DJ software. Priced at $99.95, the FirstMix is the newest addition to Gemini's Digital DJ Controller line and is available now at retailers like Pro Sound Stage and Lighting, Musician's Friend and more. For the latest information on FirstMix and all of Gemini's DJ gear, visit www.geminidj.com and follow us at facebook.com/TheGeminiDJ and twitter.com/gemini_dj.

**This guide is for PC only. The MAC guide can be found here: MAC** Before you begin make sure to download and install the GEMINI ASIO drivers located here: • Launch Virtual DJ. • Connect included power adapter and USB cable (not included) to the unit. • Plug the unit into a proper power connection.

• Plug the USB cable into an available USB port on your computer. • Power on CDMP-7000. • By default the CDMP-7000 should be in CD mode upon powering on. • You will need to activate one unit at a time with Virtual DJ open. • Press the MIDI button on the LEFT DECK and wait for the following notification shown below. • • Virtual DJ will detect one unit.

When the first notification pops up, you are now OK to activate the RIGHT DECK. • Press the MIDI button on the RIGHT DECK to activate it and wait for a second notification.

• Click the gear on the top right and click AUDIO. Mirror the screenshot below. • • Open the GEMINI ASIO settings dialog box by clicking one of the ASIO icons deck 1 or 2. Mirror the screenshot below.

• • Verify Virtual DJ is reading both decks as separate controllers and each deck is assigned properly. Mirror the screenshots below. • • • Make sure your CDMP-7000’s physical mixer channel toggles are set to the following: • Channel 2 set to 1 or LEFT DECK • Channel 3 set to 2 or RIGHT DECK You will be using the CDMP-7000's channels 2 and 3 for external output and control.