The digital divide: a technical perspective on Zedd and Porter Robinson’s Ultra sets
While Pioneer CDJs were easily the platform of choice for DJ’s at Ultra, both Zedd and Porter Robinson took to their MIDI controllers on Sunday for two hours of rapid, thrilling mixing. Though the world of DJ’ing has been continuously dominated by Pioneer CDJs for more than 10 years now, Zedd and Porter’s rise to fame has been facilitated not by the trusty digital CD player, but by Native Instrument’s small, compact, all-in-one MIDI controller, the Traktor Kontrol S4.
Madeon at Ultra 2012: a 17 year-old prodigy who killed it in a sport coat
Madeon's first ever Ultra Music Festival appearance was an absolute smash. Not only did he drop his own tracks like "Icarus" and "Raise Your Weapon," but he seamlessly mixed in other genres — tracks like "Breakn' A Sweat" and "Feel So Close" worked beautifully.
Ultra 2012: Day 1 Survival Guide (artists, stages, times)
Ultra can be overwhelming to the un-experienced raver, but we've got a survival guide to help you get through Day 1. Whether you're a first timer or a seasoned vet, this timeline should be helpful for making those hard decisions throughout the day.