Sunday, February 16, 2014

Reloop Keypad USB MIDI Keyboard Controller With Ableton Live Lite 9

Reloop Keypad USB MIDI Keyboard Controller With Ableton Live Lite 9


Description

The Reloop Keypad is the compact and versatile DAW solution for producers and performers who use the popular Ableton Live software. Aside from its extremely compact dimensions, which make the controller fit comfortably into almost any laptop bag, the Keypad offers users a variety of intuitive possibilities; from beat programming while on the road, to setting-up a control station for studio projects as well as being a creative tool for a live gig.

The Keypad is made up of 25 velocity-sensitive keys, 8 faders, 16 rotary knobs and 8 endless encoders with push function, making this USB MIDI controller an indispensable creative tool.

A unique highlight of the Keyfadr is its ability to help create complex compositions on the fly. The internal arpeggiator can build vivid sequences with flexible quantization possibilities that give a subtle nuance to your sound, while the chord mode can punch out different combinations at the strike of just a single key. Scale mode helps you hit the right key every time by playing the correct tones matched to the chosen scale.

The 16 velocity sensitive and back-lit drum pads make it possible to create fast drumming sequences. Or, alternatively, they can be used in different control and program change modes for triggering effect racks or activating plug ins.

Ableton Live Lite 9 comes included with Keypad, and the controller is ready to plug-and-play once the software is installed; getting you set-up and running in seconds, without having to make your own complicated mappings. Creating a live performance is easy with Keypad, as Ableton's live clip view can be set to control all major clip and navigation commands using only the Keypad surface.

The creative DAW-station for Ableton Live: Reloop Keypad.

FEATURES

Compact USB MIDI keyboard with DAW control and drum pads
Combines the most useful functions for music production in one device
Drum pads: 16 velocity sensitive trigger pads with backlit LEDs
Keyboard: 25 mini keys with 9 playable octaves
Control section: 8 channel faders with endless encoders (pan), 2 control knobs, (send/return) and three backlit function buttons (mute, solo, rec)
Full integration and easy plug and play for Ableton Live 9
DAW transport controls (play, stop, rec, scene up/down, play/ stop clips, overdub, set marker, marker left/right, cycle, tap, metronome)
On board arpeggiator with multiple modes and internal/external MIDI clock
Chord feature: easily play the most common chords in this versatile mode
Scale mode: choose from four different scales and always hit the right key
Shift button for second layer control and selection between two performance scenes
Fully USB powered controller requires no external power source
Other MIDI mappings available as download
Ableton Live 9 Lite included (value upgrade opportunity)

SPECIFICATIONS

Power USB Bus Powered
Interface USB
Controls Pads, Keys, Sliders, Rotary knobs, Buttons
Keys 25
Dimensions 320 x 30 x 285
Weight 1300

Reloop Beatpad Digital DJ Controller For iPad Mac or PC With Algoriddim DJay LE Mac Edition Software

Reloop Beatpad Digital DJ Controller For iPad Mac or PC With Algoriddim DJay LE Mac Edition Software


Description

The Reloop Beatpad is a dedicated iOS controller, developed and optimized for the popular iOS app DJAY by Algoriddim, offering a totally new and unimagined mixing experience with your iPhone, iPod or iPad.

The Beatpad utilises the app's full potential with numerous control elements, such as dedicated filters per channel, push encoders for effects and loops, as well as an extensive and multi-functional drum pad section with performance mode. The controller is compatible with iPad (iOS 6 or higher). It charges your device using the included 30-pin and 8-pin Lightning Adaptors and (via USB) can also be used as a high-quality MIDI controller for your Mac or PC DJ software of choice, for example DJAY for Mac or Traktor.

The appearance of the Beatpad benefits from Reloop's many years of developing professional DJ controllers. With the recognisable high-grade aluminium Trax Encoder, you can comfortably browse through your iTunes playlists while the illuminated XXL jog wheels with their diameter of 15cm and vinyl grip surface cry out for you to perform extensive scratching sessions. The multi-coloured LED jog wheel borders give the user visual feedback regarding the virtual needle position and current effect and loop modulations and the 100mm pitchfaders make manual beatmatching a walk in the park.

The Beatpad's performance section offers numerous, creative mixing possibilities: you can set up to 4 hot cue points per deck, while bounce loop mode allows you to cut the loaded track into single loop sequences on the fly.

In instant FX mode the 4 drum pads offer the ability to trigger macro effects at the push of a button. In order to accommodate and trigger single samples in a playing mix, you can use the sampler which turns the performance mode section into a full blown DJ sampler. Despite these numerous creative tools, the performance mode always remains clear, also thanks to the multi-coloured RGB LEDs and their various mode colours.

Connections are also well thought out with two headphone connections on the front side, two master outputs (XLR, RCA) and even an aux input for iPod, CD player or turntable on the back of the device.

Reloop Beatpad: Mix beats with your iPad.

FEATURES

Professional DJ controller for iPad, Mac and PC
Integrated 4 channel USB audio club interface
Compatible with all 30-Pin & 8-Pin (Lightning) iPads with iOS 6 and higher
Integrated mount for iPad
30 pin and 8 pin Lightning Adapter included
Plug'n'Play: simply connect to to your iPad and start mixing your MP3 files from the iTunes libraries
Air Play: wireless sound transmission to compatible speakers
Developed for DJAY 2 by Algoriddim
Also applicable as controller for PC/Mac due to USB interface
Ultra flat XXL jog wheels (15.5 cm diameter) with vinyl grip surface
Multicolor LED jog wheel border for visual feedback of virtual needle position and effect and loop modulations
Performance mode section: hot cue, bounce loop, instant FX and sampler
4 large RGB-lit drum pads per deck
Large transport section with soft touch rubber buttons
Fader-start function
Ergonomcal mixer/CD player design for fast and easy access
2 channel club mixer design with dedicated filters
Large 100 mm pitch fader
Versatile controls for effects, looping, hot cues and sampler
Aux stereo RCA input (with phono pre-amp) for connection of a CD player, iPod or turntables with separate volume control
6.3 mm jack mic connection with volume control
Club interface: thecan be connected via XLR or asymmetrical stereo RCA outputs
2 headphones connections: 3.5 mm & 6.3 mm stereo jack
Shift buttons for second function layer incl. shift lock feature
All control elements in club size and quality
compatible with every MIDI-learn software
USB bus powered: Beatpad can be used via USB (mains adapter included)
Anti-theft device: Kensington safety lock
ASIO drivers with minimum latency and high-quality audio characteristics
Mac OSX and Windows XP/Vista/7 compatible
2 deck mapping for Traktor Pro 2 available
Plug''n''Play ready for DJAY by Algoriddim
Incl. DJAY LE MAC-Edition

SPECIFICATIONS

Power Supply USB Bus Powered
Connection USB
Controls Buttons, pads, Rotary knobs, Faders, Platters
Channels 2
Inputs RCA
Outputs RCA, XLR
Weight 4000
Dimensions 460 x 42 x 325
System Requirements Mac Mac: Mac OS X 10.5+, Additional RAM recommended with large music libraries, USB 2.0 port. iOS: iOS 6 or higher

DJ Tech DIF-1S 2 Channel Pro DJ Audio Digital 9" Infrared Scratch Mixer with Inno fader inside

DJ Tech DIF-1S 2 Channel Pro DJ Audio Digital 9" Infrared Scratch Mixer with Inno fader inside


Item Description

The DIF1S is DJ Tech's newest DJ scratch mixer with the Mini Infrared from famous scratch fader manufacturer Audio Innovate. The DIF1S features the Mini Infrared from Audio Innovate as the crossfade. Inherited from the original Infrared, it provides smooth and robust feeling to scratch DJs. The contactless design gives a long life of over 4,000,000 cycles. The cut-in position can be adjusted by users with simple calibration steps to fit your taste and the Reverse switch allows you to do different styles of scratch skills. The mixer is also compatible with the original Infrared for future upgrade. The DIF1S's Time Code Mode makes DJ's lives easier switching between ordinary turntable setup and DVS setup. At the rear of the mixer, the extra pairs of Time Code send/Time Code return RCA connectors allow you to connect to your audio interface, such as the SL3 For Serato. Just switch to the Time Code channel on the top panel and you are ready to use as a DVS setup. The DIF1S serves as a full-feature 2-channel mixer with 3-band EQ, mic input, both 6.35mm and 3.5mm headphones outputs and even a booth output with a dedicated volume control, yet, the price is affordable. Scratch seriously now.

Item Features

9-Inch mixer, 12-Inch deep
High performance 2-channel scratch DJ mixer Integrated premium quality contactless Mini Infrared as the crossfade
Compatible with the original full-size Infrared Superb scratch performance with adjustable crossfade curve and reverse
DVS mode: switch between the traditional vinyl/CD setup and DVS software setup without reconnecting a single cable RCA booth output with dedicated volume control
Input: 2 CD inputs (RCA phone, 1 per channel), 2 line/phone (switchable, RCA phone, 1 per channel Output: Master and Booth output (RCA phone), 6.35mm and 3.5mm headphone out

Stanton ST-150 Digital Super High Torque DJ Turntable [ Open for Pre order upon request ]

Stanton ST-150 Digital Super High Torque DJ Turntable [ Open for Pre order upon request ]


Description

In creating the ST.150/STR8.150, Stanton went back to basics and re-engineered everything. These no nonsense turntables have everything professional DJs need, and nothing they don't. That's why the ST.150 (standard S shaped tone arm) and STR8.150 (skip-proof straight tone arm) are built first, and foremost with quality in mind. Both models offer durable construction designed to minimize feedback, industry-leading torque motor, up to 4.5 Kgf-cm, and an ultra-stable platter and tone arm. And with features like Key Correction, Reverse, up to 50% pitch adjustment, and S/PDIF digital outputs, the ST.150 and STR8.50 are strong contenders for the title of Turntable Supreme.

FEATURES

Start/brake speed adjustment
Digital output [S/PDIF] plug straight into CD-R or computer sound card
Key correction
Selectable phono or line output (Key correction works on line output only)
Dual start/stop buttons
Reverse play
Quartz lock
Motor off feature
Removable target light
Adjustable feet

SPECIFICATIONS

S/N ratio More than 60dB (DIN-B)
Motor 16 pole, 3 phase, brushless DC motor
Speeds 3 x speeds [33, 45, 78]
Starting torque More than 4.5kgf
Tone arm type Height adjustable tone arm, static balanced straight tone arm with Cardan's suspension and detachable headshell

Audio Technica AT-LP1240 USB Professional DJ Turntable [ Open for Pre Order upon request ]

Audio Technica AT-LP1240 USB Professional DJ Turntable [ Open for Pre Order upon request ]


Description

This superbly made, professional quality DJ turntable is designed primarily for DJ use in nightclubs, touring and mobile applications. It can also be used by music lovers to play their record collections at home. Its sleek, elegant gloss-black and silver design fits into any stereo music or home entertainment system, and its built-in switchable phono preamp enables it to be used with a wide variety of receivers, powered speakers and other A/V components. As an added benefit, the turntable offers a USB output that allows direct connection to a computer for easy LP-to-digital conversion.

Built to deliver exceptional music reproduction even under the most demanding conditions of professional use, the AT-LP1240-USB utilizes a powerful direct-drive 16-pole, 3-phase motor for unwavering speed stability along with easy back-cueing, forward and reverse play and quiet operation at 33-1/3, 45 or 78 RPM. The turntable features an S-shaped tone arm with adjustable tracking force (counter-weight) and anti-skate adjustment and a removable universal cartridge mount (cartridge available separately).

Additional DJ-friendly features including a damped cast-aluminum platter with stroboscopic speed markings and slip mat, an illuminated speed indicator and adjustable pitch control, a start/stop button, a removable stylus target light, a dedicated tone arm grounding lug, a hydraulically-damped lift lever and a locking tone arm rest that keeps the arm and cartridge in place during transport.

The turntable includes PC- and Mac-compatible Audacity software that converts the audio on a record to MP3, WAV or other format digital audio files.

FEATURES

Professional features for DJ use in nightclubs, touring & mobile applications
Selectable internal stereo phono pre-amplifier
Dual start/stop controls
Start and brake control adjustments
Sliding pitch control with quartz speed lock
Reverse operation
Dedicated ground lug for tone arm grounding
Stroboscopic platter and speed accuracy indicator
Damped cast aluminum record platter with low-resistance DJ-style slip mat
Removable stylus target light
Adjustable feet for levelling

SPECIFICATIONS

Type 3-speed, fully manual operation
Motor 16-pole, 3-phase, brushless DC motor
Drive Method Direct Drive Direct drive
Speeds 33-1/3 RPM, 45 RPM, 78 RPM
Turntable Platter 332 mm dia. die-cast aluminum
Starting Torque >4.5 kgf.cm
Braking System Electronic brake
Wow and Flutter < 0.1% WRMS (JIS WTD) with 33 RPM Signal-to-Noise Ratio > 55 dB (DIN-B)
Output Level Pre-amp "PHONO": 2.5 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec (HP-4005)
Pre-amp "LINE": 150 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec (HP-4005)
USB Function A/D, D/A - 16 bit 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz USB selectable;
Computer interface - USB 1.1 Compliant Windows XP or above or MAC OSX or above
Power Supply Requirements 120V AC, 60 Hz
Power Consumption 13W
Dimensions 450.0 mm (17.72") W x 353.0 mm (13.90") D x 166.5 mm (6.56") H
Weight 12.5 kg (27.6 lbs.)
Accessories Included Slip mat; dust cover; platter; 45 RPM adapter; counterweight; headshell; power cord; USB cable; dual RCA (female) to 1/8" (3.5 mm) mini-plug (male) stereo adapter cable; dual RCA (female) to 1/8" (3.5 mm) mini-plug (female) stereo adapter cable; dual RCA (male) cable with integrated ground wire; stylus target light; Audacity software (CD)

RIAA: 20-20kHz, +1/-3dB (In: 1.5mV 1kHz)
Tone arm type: Static balanced S-shaped tone arm with detachable headshell
Effective arm length: 230 mm
Overhang: 15 mm
Height of tone arm adjustment range: 0-6 mm
Tracking error angle: Less than 3 degrees
Applicable cartridge weight:
Without headshell 3.5 - 8.5 g,
With headshell 13 - 18 g
Anti-skating range: 0-3 g

Friday, February 14, 2014

AIAIAI and Stones Throw Records: TMA-1 Stones Throw Edition pro dj headphones

AIAIAI and Stones Throw Records: TMA-1 Stones Throw Edition pro dj headphones


Award-winning Danish audio designer and manufacturer partners with legendary indie hip-hop label for a special DJ headphone, and celebrates with a special limited-time offer

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - February 4, 2014 - AIAIAI (www.aiaiai.dk), the Danish designer and manufacturer of award-winning audio technology announces the official release of the TMA-1 Stones Throw Edition DJ headphone in collaboration with Stones Throw Records.

The TMA-1 Stones Throw Edition is a professional DJ headphone derived from the original TMA-1 that was developed in conjunction with 25 acclaimed, international DJs back in 2010. It quickly generated an underground cult following amongst the most credible DJs in the world, including becoming a favorite with the Stones Throw Records family. This minimalist, durable DJ headphone has undergone a few improvements since 2010, the latest of which is, perhaps, the most remarkable to date sporting a bold, new, subtle, purple colorway designed by Stones Throw Records. This headphone also includes two detachable cords, one of which has a built-in microphone.

To celebrate the release of the new collaboration, along with each TMA-1 Stones Throw Edition purchase, AIAIAI and Stones Throw is offering a free limited-edition 7-inch vinyl featuring unreleased material from Peanut Butter Wolf and Dam-Funk. The 45 cover features two Polaroid photos of the artists from the year of the recordings, 1992 and 1993. The releases will only be available to the first 300 buyers of the TMA-1 Stones Throw Edition headphones on the respective web stores of AIAIAI and Stones Throw Records.

In the box:
Matte black TMA-1 headphones Stones Throw Edition
Two interchangeable pad types: synthetic and semi-leather
Two interchangeable & detachable cable types: 1.5m coiled cable and 1.5m straight cable with 3-button microphone
1/8-inch to ¼-inch plug adapter
Carrying pouch

Technical Specifications:
Transducer Principle: Dynamic, closed
Driver Unit Size: mm
Impedance: 32±15% Ohm
Load Rating: 0.1W
Frequency Response: to 20.000 Hz
Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.3%
Sensitivity: 103±3dB Weight w/o
Shipping weight: 3lb