Gear

A Plaything Wallet By Stillas Keeps Gear In Your Pocket

Take close look because this is one of the rare times that purchasing racks of gear will help keep money in your pocket.  As an added bonus, production nerds and music store employees everywhere will drool whenever you pull out the A Plaything wallet by Stillas. Visit Grope In The Dark for more info. [Google … Read more

Sample Junkie T-Shirt By DJ Funktual

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DJ Funktual just dropped a gem for dusty fingered vinyl fanatics needing to proclaim their love for samples.  The t-shirt features the proud Sample Junkie proclamation on front and a list of bona fide crate classics such as Impeach The President, Amen Brother, The Champ, Ashley’s Roachclip, and more on the back!

The shirts are available in black with white letters and range in size from small to XL and up.  Add $2 if you want XXL or larger.  $20 to the US, $30 to Canada, $35 to-UK/FR which includes shipping and handling.  Send payment along with desired shirt size to funktual@live(dot)com for ordering or more info.

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Red Bull DJ Table Supplies Style + Humor

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Between the Beat Battles, Music Academy, and other sponsored events, Red Bull could never be accused of lacking style.  Further proof is offered after seeing the the Red Bull DJ Table.  Judging by the underside of the table, it appears they have a sense of humor too.

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[Cacoon via Gizmodo via Designboom]

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Technics Headshell Bottle Opener + Keychain Combo

Yet another way to show your true DJ colors and appreciation for all things vinyl and turntable-like.  For under $15 you can have your very own Technics keyring/bottlecap opener and finally offer completion to an already overgrown collection of DJ related accessories.

MPC Drum Machine Ring Shows Production Love

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Designer Bill McMullen indulges the Akai obsession and comes up with a ring based on the famed MPC 2000XL drum sampler/sequencer.  The limited edition MPC Drum Machine Ring is made 14k gold plated sterling silver and arrives in a wooden box.   Available in one size only…  $225+$10 USD gets your own.

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Cassette Inspired iPod nano Cases

Another reason to consider purchasing the updated iPod nano.  Contexture Design has created a limited number of nano cases made from recycled cassette shells.  Grab one while you can over at 45ipodcases. [via TUAW]

Sound Wave Chair By Matthew Plummer Fernandez

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Yet another way to visually inspire your recording studio.  The Sound/Chair designed by Matthew Plummer Fernandez is made out of water-jet cut polyethylene foam and was designed to match 719 sound waves.  Of course, with the roughly $6,700 USD price tag, you might find more appropriate allocations for your recording budget.

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Cassette Wallet Makes Money Sound Better

So maybe having dough can’t actually sound better, but at least this way it’ll be a little more fun.  Designer Marcella Foschi makes each Cassette Wallet by hand and promises a unique, one of a kind item made out of actual cassette shells.  $43 USD gets your own. [via APC]