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Digital photo Frame (bingkai foto digital) yang dilengkapi dengan Pemutar DVD PRoduk dari LG ini diberi nama DP889. Layarnya yang berukuran 8-inch dengan teknologi LCD memang kurang lega untuk menonton film. Tapi untuk seukuran bingkai foto, ukuran ini sudah lumayan besar.
Tak dari DVD player berada dibalik layar foto frame ini. Seperti layaknya kaset tape pada walkman jaman jadul dulu. Anda bisa menonton isi DVD ini sampai 3,5 jam sebelum batereinya habis. Jika menginginkan suara yang lebih dahsyat, Anda bisa menambahkan extra sound pada DVD player ini melalui slot yang tersedia.
DP889 juga memiliki slot MMC 3in1, kompatibilitas dengan USB flashdisk dan MSRP (Message Session Relay Protocol) Bingkai foto dengan teknologi terbaru ini Akan dijual dengan harga $ 279.95.

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You can pretty much depend on Numark to have some controller or other ready to roll at a big trade show, and BPM is no exception. The Numark N4 looks like a budget NS6, but this time however, it's ready to roll with Serato's new DJ Intro package as well as Virtual DJ LE.

The N4 is a 2/4 channel controller and standalone mixer, and Numark go to great lengths to tell us that is can also handle timecode too. It seems to be pretty fully specced despite it's somewhat candybar appearance. The image doesn't tell me much about what control does what, and to be honest I've been looking at images all day long and am a little control weary.

Here's what Numark have to say, along with a short video from Mike Hoska:

Numark N4: Coming Soon



   

Numark Announces N4, a New Four-Channel
    DJ Controller with Mixer

    The N4 DJ controller delivers four channels of control plus the ability to use time-coded vinyl.

Cumberland, R.I. (Sept. 29, 2011) – Numark, the world's leading manufacturer of DJ technology, introduces N4, a four-channel DJ controller with built-in mixer. Numark will unveil N4 at booth F3 at BPM 2011 in Birmingham, England from October 1st – October 3rd.

Featuring 4-decks of software control plus a built-in mixer that can be used with or without a computer, N4 is designed for DJs who want powerful capability in a lightweight, portable package. This complete 4-channel controller has everything DJs need to perform at their highest level: large, touch-sensitive platters, 4-decks of software control with loop and effects controls, a built-in USB audio interface and a comprehensive mixer section with EQ and gain. N4 will come with both Serato DJ Intro software and a 4-deck version of Virtual DJ LE.

The N4 DJ controller with a mixer is built for flexible control of virtually any music source. Its built-in DJ mixer allows DJs to mix any external source including turntables, CD players and MP3 players. DJs are able to instantly switch from controlling 4 decks of software to controlling 2 decks of software plus 2 channels of external source.

With the ability to use time code, N4 sets a new standard for 4-channel DJ controllers in its class. In addition to 4-decks of MIDI software control, N4 gives DJs the ability to use their CD player or turntable to control advanced DJ software by employing turntables with time-coded vinyl or CD players with time-coded CDs.

"N4 is going to be an incredible instrument in the hands of DJs everywhere," said Chris Roman, Numark Product Manager. "We're packing innovation, capability and control into a design that looks and feels great."

And an overview - more marketing spiel but best to have all the info right?

Four Decks of Control. Are you ready?

Featuring four decks of software control plus a built-in mixer that can be used with or without a computer, N4 is designed for DJs who want powerful capability in a lightweight, portable package. N4 is a complete DJ controller that has everything you need to perform at your highest level: large, touch-sensitive platters, four decks of software control with loop and effects controls, a built-in USB audio interface and a comprehensive mixer section with EQ and gain controls. N4 comes with both Serato DJ Intro software and a 4-deck version of Virtual DJ LE.

Built-In Mixer
N4 is built for flexible control of virtually any music source. You can use its built-in mixer to bring virtually any external source into your mix including turntables, CD players and MP3 players. You can choose in an instant to switch from controlling 4 decks of software to controlling 2 decks of software plus 2 channels of external source.

Timecode Capability
With the ability to use time code, N4 sets a new standard for 4-channel controllers in its class. In addition to its four decks of MIDI software control, you get the ability to use CD players or turntables to control your advanced DJ software by employing turntables with time-coded vinyl or CD players with time-coded CDs.* Turn N4 into a four-platter controller by adding on two controllers or two turntables like the NDX900 Controller or two TTXUSB turntable.

Essential Elements
Of course, N4 comes equipped with an intuitive layout of faders, knobs and buttons that feel great, provide the right amount of resistance and are built withstand abuse. Each deck is outfitted with standard DJ tools including a pitch fader with key-lock control, looping controls, and effect and sampling controls. Four Video Fade selectors are also on-board to give you video mixing capability when using Virtual DJ Pro (available separately).

Built-in USB Audio Interface
N4 is Class Compliant: plug it in to your laptop, load the software and you're ready to go. N4 enables USB recording of all your analog and digital sources. Whether you're using four decks or software or combining software and externals sources from N4's mixer section, your entire performance can be recorded, saved and posted to your website or social media. For your live audience, N4 has balanced XLR outputs, giving you a solid, professional connection to virtually any sound system.

Start taking control with N4 from Numark.

The only thing I'll point out at this time is that Serato DJ Intro offers only 2 channels, whereas Virtual DJ LE is 4.

This is priced at £349/€399 and should ship in December.

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Not announced, but I got it - the Numark NSP6



As I alluded to earlier, I arrived chez BPM so I could mooch, potter and generally get a head start on the crowds. I'm not one for pulling the press card and having the common folk ejected from my place in front of the gear, so I've scooped out a few early doors things for you, one of which hasn't even been announced yet, and nobody else has this either. Check out the SP-6 sample friendly prototype Numark NSP6.

It's obviously extremely targeted towards SSL and ITCH. But given that ITCH 2 lacks MIDI, and works simply on keystrokes and mouse control, what use would such a thing be to an ITCH user? Well next week, I'll have a whole article about the Bome MIDI translator and how it can translate MIDI messages into keystrokes. Jared Helfer has written a solid how-to as well a downloadable starting block to get you going. We don't have an NSP6, but will be using Vestax's offensive weapon the Pad One. It's coming on Tuesday.

More on this NSP6 - if I can get more of course.

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After a tiny degree of teasing seeing the image put under the photoshop microscope but not really yielding the info people wanted, Vestax have take the wraps off of their next big thing. The VCI-400 is an interesting controller, not least because it goes out of it's way to be as software agnostic as possible.

Here's a brief video:

Vestax VCI-400 Preview

And some words:

IT'S YOUR CHOICE

Serato? check. Virtual DJ? check. Traktor Pro? check.
Torq, Mixvibes,Mixx, Deckadance, djDecks? check!

The Vestax VCI-400 works with any DJ software that has a MIDI learn function. Having more than 200 assignable parameters (knobs, faders and buttons), you will have plenty of room to fit in all necessary controls of the software you use. Although, we understand creating a MIDI map from scratch can be time consuming. Thata's why Vestax will have basic MIDI maps for a variety of DJ software available on www.vestax.com If it's the first time for you to buy a DJ controller or if you're seeking for other DJ software, the VCI-400 comes with bundles of Serato DJ Intro and Virtual DJ LE 4 Decks, both designed for immediate plug&play DJ experience.

THINK OUT OF THE BOX
The biggest advantage of using a controller to DJ is regardless its compact size, having all necessary controls in one unitand being able to transport/ play all your songs from a laptop. But VCI-400 brings you another advantage that is often overlooked: the great ability to customize how the controller works with software. The customize capability of the VCI-400 is nothing like any other and provides options that will spark your imagination. The wide and highly versatile control surfaces will map just to your style, and the multi-mode transport button allows great finger drum skills. Whatever your style is, whatever control function it is that you want to assign, the VCI-400 will have the best options for you.

IT SIMPLY SOUNDS AWESOME
The sound quality of a DJ controller is determined by its D/A conversion capability. There were no compromises when Vestax designed the new audio system built-in to the VCI-400, which uses a studio-grade asynchronous USB streaming system and provides a low-latency, bit-perfect audio at
24-bit / 48 kHz resolution, with high level output. On the road or in the studio, the VCI-400 simply sounds awesome.

OPTIONAL QUALITY OVERLAY
We provide optional overlay and appropriate mapping files to map your software! Available overlays for Traktor Pro 2, VirtualDJ and Serato.

Check out the mapping files on www.vestax.com

MATCH TO ANY SOFTWARE
Vestax got inspired by the king synthetizers. The VCI-400 is supplied with a high density blank overlay set out of the box. Stick the overlay to the VCI-400 facepanel and write your the function names of your unique function mapping.



In a nutshell, it's a 4 channel controller with built in audio interface that builds upon the industry foundation of the VCI-100. Like the Numark N4, it comes with Serato DJ Intro (so not just for entry level eh Serato?) and Virtual DJ LE for 4 deck and video madness. Clearly, there's a definite move away from Traktor right now.

But Vestax will supply Traktor mappings for this too, but have gone a step further and will offer support for just about any damned piece of software they can find from the start. The VCI-100 aims to play nice with everything on any platform.

Everything is there that you might expect, but for me, the interesting thing is the unmarked controls. As software develops and offers new features, it's becoming much harder to make a one controller fits all scenario. So Vestax have to a degree decided to hand the control over to you.

Above and below the decks as well as between the channel are unmarked pads and a fader, deliberately unlabeled so that you can do what you want with them, and simply write on the supplied overlays what they do.



The build is stellar, from the thick metal faceplate to the metal pots. The jogwheels have been upgraded as well with a better centre adjuster and a nicer finish. The base is plastic, but given that this is a bigger controller, the weight has to be kept down. There must be a trade off as more features are added to software with a increasing amount of real estate and controls.

Anyhow, I took a handful of quick pictures yesterday, but will be back to grab a load more too - hopefully out of the vivid orange aura of the NEC's overhead sodium lamps. And I'll get clarification on price too. $999 is being thrown around but when I asked yesterday, there was uncertainty.

[nicoavia]

Me prefer this one rather than NI S4. Long Live VCI 

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Seringkali dalam melakukan aktifitas berbau komputer, meja kerja kita acapkali dipenuhi beberapa perangkat pendukung PC, semisal keyboard atau mouse. Terkadang ingin kita merasa lebih nyaman, dengan kondisi meja yang bersih dari beberapa perlengkapan tersebut. Terlebih dari kabel-kabel yang menjuntai tak karuan, yang semakin membuat meja kerja tak enak dilihat.

Nah, kini mulai ada solusi baru, yang setidaknya bisa mengurangi hal-hal tak nyaman tersebut. Salah satunya dengan hadirnya Bluetooth laser virtual keyboard, dimana selain mampu menciptakan dinamisme baru dalam melakukan aktivitas komputerisasi juga mengefisiensikan meja menjadi lebih bersih. Termasuk pula saat tak ada aktifitas.

Piranti ini beberapa waktu lalu sempat dikomersilkan pada beberapa film bernuansa futuristik seperti "space 1999", "startrek next generation". Dan, memang terkesan bahwa perangkat ini bakal cocok menghiasi meja kerja kita, sebagai keyboard masa depan.

Bluetooth laser virtual keyboard dilego dengan harga 150 US dollar (Rp 1,36 juta-an). Banderol tersebut relatif masuk akal, yang mana selain memberikan edukasi teknologi virtual, komposisi bentuknya pun ringkas hingga hemat ruang. Perlu diketahui, perangkat ini memiliki dimensi tergolong mungil, tak lebih dari sebuah ponsel.



Spesifikasi
Dimensi 35 x 92 x 25mm (1.38" x 3.6" x 1")
Red diode laser (biru/merah)
Keypad full QWERTY flat
Diameter keypad virtual 295 x 95 mm
Sensor keypad 400 karakter/menit
Bluetooth v1.1 class 2
Frekuensi  2.4 GHz Spectrum
Jarak jangkau 9 meter
Password support : 5 digit
3.6V rechargeable lithium-ion battery
120 minutes continuous typing
Included 100-240V AC Wall Adapter
PDA/PC koneksi
Compatible with PalmOS 5, PocketPC 2003, Windows Smartphone, Symbian OS, and Windows 2000/XP. Limited Mac OSX Support. tabloidpulsa.co.id

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Director's Cut: Jamie Lidell performing with iMaschine

Oh dear. I have just witnessed the collapse of productivity for ever. Or is the rebirth of creativity? As you'll know, I was somewhat enamoured with Maschine when it came out. And up to now, I've been thankful that I've never had a unit to lure me away from my work. But I believe I've just found the perfect partner for my new iPhone. Behold the majesty of iMaschine courtesy of Jamie Lidell.

This one-take clip is totally inspiring to a dabbling music creator like myself. I'll have the tools to create something wherever I am, and will finally have solid use for the expensive paperweight that is the iPhone - other than Fragger of course.

Like many DJs, I've dabbled in music making, and did almost complete an Acid House album as well as a solid selection of old school Hip Hop beats. All gone now of course, but iMaschine could be the very thing to get me making music again.

As I'll be making an increasing amount of videos in the future, I need music to go with them, and borrowing other people's tracks is kind of frowned upon for some reason, and generally incurs the wrath of the Youtube police. At least if I'm using my own backing tracks, I won't be looking over my online shoulder all the time.

Will it be good enough to use without a full blown Maschine? For my purposes (making beats rather than subjecting you to my singing voice), I suspect it will. But the big question is this - dare I install it? Dangerous move if it's as good as it looks. This will however be a classic case of technology not providing skills or creativity.

It's in the iTunes store now for $4.99/€3.99/£2.99. And... ooops... I downloaded it. There goes the weekend.

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DJ Dummy cuts it up on Traktor Kontrol S2

You can hardly fail to notice that Native Instruments' Kontrol S2 is upon us. It's in the shops now, and to show that it's not just some me too controller, they commissioned personal fave DJ Dummy to knock out a short set to show off its abilities.

There's a perception that MIDI controllers can't handle Hip Hop, as if the only things that can play such music are turntables. Well DJ Dummy proves that to be totally wrong in this clip. He shows that it's more than just the gear, and delivers stage presence and swagger, as well solid technique - all because he's a great DJ and nothing to do with the gear. How many of you throw decks and mixers into a car every week trying to keep it real, when clearly you could be using gear like this?

In shops now, the Kontrol S2 will cost £499/$599/€579. Review coming soon.

[Ricco.Sepet]

lho? ini udah lama banget keluar jamannya pocket pc, palm, o2 dkk

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ia pet gw baru tau, kan emang buat o2 dan kawan2 ya .. ntar gw cari lagi ya thanks pet

[iaz_holic]

VCI 400 kayanya sabi sih...cuma kalo soal harga sepertinya yg ga sabi hhaaa..

[Ricco.Sepet]

versi cinanya udah lama keluar ga sampe 1jt, bedanya cuma di slot aja

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VCI 400 kayanya sabi sih...cuma kalo soal harga sepertinya yg ga sabi hhaaa..

ah kk bisa aja deh ...

@Rico.sepet : oia yg virtual  keyboard itu emang lama sih, tapi ada yg keluaran baru nya dan mirip2 seperti digambarnya , katanya buat i phone 5 tuh keyboard dan bisa dipakai di pc jg, teman gw bilangnya gitu, gw jg belum lihat ...

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oo gitu.. itu emang bisa di pc, via usb, klo di hp apa aja bisa kok, dia via bluetooth.. jaman dulu temen gw udah pake soalnya, gw udah nyobain hahaha

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This just in... after extensive field testing, the popular 4 channel misconception has been disproved, as it seems that you do only need 2 channels to mix 2 tracks together. And American Audio are leaping all over this new found industry science in the shape of the DV2 USB mixer.

Yes indeedy - let it be heard far and wide that 2 channels really is enough for most DJs out there, especially when you get a full audio interface, USB inputs, full crossfader controls and MIDI mapping. American Audio have a solid rep for budget 2 channel mixers, and the DV2 looks to continue building on that solid foundation.

Here's the spec:
2 Phono, 2 Lines, 2 Aux & 1 Microphone input
Balanced Outputs
Midi Input to control "Midi Learn" software
Built-in 4x4 Sound Card
Fader "Q" Start
Long-life Optical Fader (Crossfader)
Cross Fader curve knob (short to long crossfade) with reverse crossfade button
Independent curve for channals 1 & 2 (short to long curve) with reverse button
3-Band Rotary EQ with push Kills
DJ Mic with Volume + 2-Band EQ (Treble & Bass)
Talkover button (-15dB)
Multi-voltage operation: AC 100V~240V 50/60Hz- IEC socket
Power Draw: 9W max
Dimensions (LxWxH): 12.25"x10"x 3.25" / 320.6x254x100.3mm
Weight: 7 lbs. / 2.77 kg.

And here are the words:
KERKRADE, THE NETHERLANDS – (For Immediate Release) – The new DV2 USB from American Audio is a "mixer" in more ways than one.  This groundbreaking 2-channel pre-amp DJ mixer features a built-in 4x4 Sound Card and MIDI Output, allowing you to play and mix music from any DJ software, yet still keep hands-on hardware control over faders, cueing, scratching and other effects.  You can also use the DV2 USB as a mixer for analog inputs such as CDs or even vinyl turntables -- which means this versatile, compact unit will "mix" with whatever way you choose to DJ!

Regardless of the type of input you use – MIDI or analog -- the DV2 USB makes it easy to give a stellar DJ performance.  The affordable mixer was designed by DJs for DJs with all the controls and features laid out intuitively, bringing the familiar feel and touch of DJ-ing to today's digital world.

Equipped with 2 Photo, 2 Lines, 2 Auxiliary Inputs and 1 Mic Input, the DV2 USB offers a full range of professional features such as: Balanced Outputs, Fader Q Start, 3-Band Rotary EQ with Kills, and Channel Faders with adjustable curve.  Its high-quality Optical Crossfader is reversible and has an extremely long life – it was tested for over 1 million crossfades and never quit working! DJs and emcees will also appreciate the DV2 USB's Talkover Button, which reduces volume by 15 decibels, and the DJ Mic input, which has Volume + 2-Band EQ (Treble & Bass).

The DV2 USB's light weight (7 lbs./2.77 kg.) and trim size (12.25"L x 10"W x 3.25"H/ 320.6 x 254 x 100.3mm) make it ideal for mobile use.  It's also priced well within the range of DJs and mobile entertainers.

"The DV2 USB is one of the most compact and affordable DJ mixers for controlling both analog and MIDI inputs," said Dirk Kast, General Manager for American Audio Europe. "Because a Sound Card is built right into it, you can start mixing right out of the box, with no extra equipment required.

"Plus, it's so versatile – you can use it with anything from DJ software to a laptop to CD players to turntables," Freret added.  "If you want the ultimate in music media options, hook up the DV2 USB with a couple of American Audio's Radius 3000 CD/MP3 players, which also have multiple types of inputs.  With this type of system, the possibilities for controlling and playing music are almost limitless."


DV2 3000 System: 1 x DV2 USB + 2 x Radius 3000


Because the DV2 USB mixer and Radius 3000 media player work so well together, American Audio is now offering them bundled together as a complete system.  The DV2-3000 System includes: 1x DV2 USB, 2x Radius 3000, 1x hard case and all required component cables.

Like the DV2 USB, the Radius 3000 was designed for the multitude of ways that DJ-ing is being done today.  It is a professional CD/MP3/WAV player with MIDI capabilities, so it can control DJ software.  For even more playing options, it also has SD Card and USB inputs.

This versatility makes the DV2 3000 System the perfect combo for today's mobile entertainers, who may often "DJ" differently at different types of gigs or situations.  "With the multiple inputs on the Radius 3000, you're covered no matter what the situation," said Freret.  "Say you arrive at a gig and don't have your laptop or even a CD ready.  You can pop in a USB stick and control that with the Radius 3000.  Or if you have music on an SD Card, you can use that.  You can download your DJ software into the Radius 3000 and then scratch and add effects using the software. Whatever the situation calls for, the DV2 USB/Radius 3000 combo is a great solution for analog or MIDI playback and mixing."

Like the DV2 USB, the Radius 3000 offers premium professional features that will enhance DJ performances, such as Advanced Track Search, Seamless Loop, Tempo Lock, Instant Start, AntiShock Memory (10 seconds), Digital BPM Counter, and Digital Output (S/PDIF).  It includes a 6-inch Jog Wheel and 9 on-board FX: Scratch, Filter, Echo, Trans, Skid, Phase, Flanger, Pan and Bop.  There are 2 Scratching modes: Digital Scratch and Beat Juggle.

The Radius 3000 is also designed for easy portability, measuring 10.5"L x 14"W x 4.25"H/265 x 356 x 106mm, and weighing 8 lbs./ 3.6 kg.

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The last few days have been all about iOS5, and in my case, donning my time served Apple tech support hat and updating the numerous devices scattered around skratchworx HQ. So it comes as no surprise that the Apple-centric guys over at algoriddim have been very busy too. So to compliment all the clever things that iOS5 brings, the various flavours of djay for iOS have been updated accordingly.


djay for iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch enhanced for iOS 5


October 13, 2011

We just released djay 1.4 for iPad, djay 1.2 for iPhone, as well as djay – David Guetta Edition 1.1. This is a cutting-edge update that takes full advantage of the brand-new iOS 5 and brings you the feature you have been waiting for: Audio FX! Check out a  video of the Audio FX in action.
Feature highlights include:
Manual FX: Flanger, Phaser, Echo, Gate, Bit Crusher, Filter (High Pass, Low Pass)
Instant FX: Absorb, Drift, Sway, Crush, Punch, Twist
2D FX Pad
iOS 5 iCloud integration: backup and sync your song settings such as cue points, edited BPM, etc. over the air, across all of your iOS devices running djay
iOS 5 enhanced AirPlay integration
iOS 5 lock screen integration: displays currently playing song info including artwork
Audio Copy & Paste: load sounds from other music apps onto the turntables
Load recordings onto turntables
Sort library by BPM

You can get the free update in the App Store right on your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch or via iTunes.
We're looking forward to your continued feedback via the djay Facebook page or  @algoriddim on Twitter. 
Enjoy!

Enjoy? Yes I did. I'm not so bothered about the cloud features, but the new effects are nice to play with.

So all that's left are Siri commands. I wonder if we'll be able to load tracks just by telling the iPhone to do it? Will we even have to touch the phone at all? Is touch tech dead thanks to Apple and Siri? I doubt it, but knowing Apple, Siri is quite possibly the start of something else. I can imagine discreet voice commands being spoken into an iPad or iPhone to fulfil particular functions while your attention is on your music.

But what of djay for Mac? Algoriddim haven't forgotten - far from it. In the dying embers of The BPM Show, I had an all too brief glimpse of the next incarnation. And all I can say is that you should be happy with how things are shaping up.

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MIDI is everywhere in the DJ scene right now, but is on the whole generally confined to all in one DJ systems, mixers or button laden boxes. But this doesn't always work for everyone, so the desire to create more targeted devices becomes necessary. And this is exactly what the tkrworks PICratchBOX is all about - mixer meets pads in a highly focussed small format controller. We've got some exclusive info, not seen anywhere else.

Like so many products with a potentially small market, the economies of scale simply do not apply, thus tkrworks is a tiny team dedicated to providing you with a unit that adopts a turntablist friendly narrow format, with buttons right in the important workspace area.

A quick demo:

PrB quick demo by tatsuki*

Basically, it's a small mixer style controller. No audio interface, but all hand built to ensure quality. This also includes Infinium faders throughout. But it's under the hood where the tech magic happens. As well as supporting MIDI, it also runs with OSC - a MIDI-like protocol that apparently offers far more flexibility. Not really my thing to talk knowledgeably about, but I'm sure Jared Helfer will come along and fill in the gaps if necessary.

Anyway, Tatsuki from the tkrworks team provided me with this exclusive information, which hopefully will wet your appetite for more:



What is PICratchBOX?

PICratchBOX is a USB powered DJ / MIDI / OSC controller
with 24 pads and Infinium faders installed on both X fader and Volume faders.

Currently only supports Traktor Scratch Pro / Pro 2 when used as USB /MIDI mixer.

OR

If you are familiar with Max/MSP, Max for Live or Reaktor using Open Sound Control protocol then, PICratchBOX would be a perfect device for you.

Why PICratchBOX?

Majority of hardware DVS-USB controllers on the market right now are huge and not travel friendly at all. And most of the time, you need to step away from your mixer in order to reach your controllers.

We also know some venues got a limited space for all the extra gears you have. So we have combined with pad controller and 2ch mixer in one. So you can really focus on what you do without walking around to reach your controllers. It's also really nice to have volume faders and 8 pads next to each other therefore you can do fader + pad actions at the same time. (This is where I was really excited about!!)

And of course for the programming heads, we will be releasing OSC firmware (will be available on the same day we release PICratchBOX) which includes all the related informations with manual. OSC is more flexible than MIDI. So we strongly believe that people can come up with some crazy ideas using PICratchBOX.

And of course, most importantly we wanted to keep the product design as simple/small as possible.

What do you need when using PICratchBOX and Traktor Scratch.

NI Traktor Scratch Pro or Pro2.
NI Traktor AUDIO 6 or 10 (we also tested with AUDIO4 DJ and it works.)
NI Traktor vinyl
TKR fader curve adjustment program. (will also be downloadable from TKR site.)

At this point, you might have few questions like these below. here's the answers.

Only for Traktor Scratch? No SERATO?

Yes, only Traktor Scratch, considering SERATO versions but not right now.

Why no sound card?

Most people already have Audio Interfaces.

Why no headphone inputs?

We take advantage of using headphone inputs on the Audio Interface.

Why no VU meters?

We take advantage of using Autogain on Traktor Scratch. There is VU meter on Traktor Scratch so we didn't bother having it on the top panel.

I can only see USB connected in the demo clip. how do you connect PICratchBOX?

Here's how. It's dead simple.



As we all know that you can do pretty much everything with a Traktor's MIDI mapping functions. This is what we have come up with for my quick demo.

To break down these MIDI mapping. 4x4 pads has 4 layers, mainly assigned with effects and deck controls.



For the 2x4 pads, they are mapped with cue points. 2x4 pads has 2 layers so. Layer 1 for cue points 1 to 4 and layer 2 for cue points 5 to 8. Just by pressing either Shift A or B, you can quickly switch the layers for each channels.



X-fader and Volume fader curves can be changed using our fader curve adjustment program.



Real vinyl record can be used by changing your Deck setting to Live Input.
You can have Traktor effect running on the real vinyl record.



Release dates / Price

Release date TBC. hopefully in December 2011 Price will be 49800 Yen

Limited amount will be released may be 20 at a time. May be every few month.
We are small company and there is only 1 person doing all the fabrications one by one and considering having 3 Infinium faders built in... we think it's very good price.


As a rough conversion, that's £413/€475/$649 - not too bad for a hand made niche product at all, especially given the use of Infinium faders, and the versatility of having MIDI and OSC in one box.

Now I know that some will complain about the lack of audio interface. But to use this with Scratch Live or Traktor Scratch, you have to use dedicated interfaces anyway. So adding one inside to cater for the smaller market would only add to the cost.

This is nothing new of course - all sorts of mixers have been MIDI mappable, from the Vestax 05ProIV right up to the 4MIDILoop. But this is the first time that the most basic of mixer functions have been combined with a faceplate full of buttons in one highly compelling product. As nobody seems to be in a hurry to put out a turntable with buttons, it makes sense to add them to a mixer, especially as it's likely to sell considerably more than turntables ever would these days.

For some, pure controllerism is a difficult thing to enjoy, as It does seem to be more about hitting buttons and twisting rotary encoders rather than DJing. What the PICratchBOX does is merge the old with the new, in a product which for me provides just enough controllerism and turntablism to keep most people happy.

Hopefully I'll have more soon, and perhaps can even persuade trkworks to let us have a unit to test out.

[Jhone]

Bila Anda mengenal radio tape piringan hitam pada zaman dahulu, tentunya tidak asing lagi dengan perangkat yang satu ini. Sebuah perangkat yang mirip dengan radio tape piringan hitam.

Ion Profile LP USB Turntable adalah sebuah perangkat unik menyerupai piringan hitam, yang dihubungkan ke port USB pada PC yang dilengkapi Audicity.

Selain bisa memutar disc, perangkat ini bisa merekam dengan format MP3 atau WAV dengan mudah Anda bisa menyalin file-file rekaman atau musik ke iPod/iPhone Atau pun burning file ke CD.

Audacity pada Ion Profile LP USB Turntable merupakan software untuk mengekspor file ke WAV dan MP3. Perangkat ini mampu memutar disc dengan kecepatan 45 RPM. Tak hanya itu Ion Profile LP USB Turntable mendukung perekaman mencapai 78 RPM melalui software output RCA yang sesuai dengan built-in pre-amp. Dan, terkoneksi langsung ke sistem audio Anda.

Ion Profile LP USB Turntable dibanderol dengan harga $70 (Rp.610.000)

[Jhone]

Seiring perkembangan tehnologi memang iPad merupakan suatu perangkat yang diminati banyak orang. Mungkin selain mudah dibawa kemana saja tetapi penggunaan iPad memang menyenangkan.

Bagaimana jika penggunaan iPad dengan cara yang berbeda?

Nah ini dia sebuah tehnologi baru yang canggih, adalah Cube Laser Virtual Keyboard, merupakan keyboard laser untuk iPad yang unik dan canggih. Selain iPad perangkat lain yang bisa menggunakan keyboard laser ini adalah iPhone, tablet dan smartphone lainnya.

Cara menggunakannya pun cukup mudah hanya stel perangkat kecil yang merupakan laser dan terhubung dengan bluetooth ke iPad untuk memunculkan keyboard dengan ukuran yang besar disetiap permukaan datar.

Selain itu, cara menggunakan mouse-nya dengan menggunakan jari Anda dengan menyentuh layar dari iPad tersebut.

Hal unik lainnya, jika Anda sedang mengetik maka akan keluar suara klik tombol. Dan keyboard ini dilengkapi dengan 63 kata kunci dengan urutan keyboard umumnya yakni bentuk QWERTY.

Selain itu kelebihan dari Cube Laser Virtual Keyboard ini Anda juga dapat mengetik lebih cepat dari mengetik dengan menggunakan keyboard umumnya.

Kekuatan baterai dari perangkat ini mencapai 150 menit atau 2,5 jam dengan pemakaian terus menerus.

Harga dari gadget ini adalah kisaran $170 (Rp.1.490.000)

[Jhone]

The iTable- And you thought the iPad was big!

[bless the child]

anjrit tuh imachine's

[Ricco.Sepet]

The iTable- And you thought the iPad was big!

LOL!!

[iaz_holic]

The iTable- And you thought the iPad was big!

giloooo ... bs jadi controller tuh kalo kaya gt...
makin canggih aja nih dunia soobb..