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Here’s a fun way to get satisfy your inner DJ. This little application for the iPhone and iPod Touch uses the multi-touch screen to let you “scratch” audio tracks just like a real turntable…
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posted: March 7th, 2008
author: technabob
filed under: gadgets | interactive
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The other day, I told you about a tabletop multi-touch interface for creating music sequences. While I was researching that story, I came across an interesting touchscreen interactive music controller device that you can actually get your hands on for yourself…
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posted: September 12th, 2007
author: technabob
filed under: gadgets | media players
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A while back, I told you about a slick, self-contained DJ mixing system called the Pacemaker. At the time, the pocket-sized device looked too much like concept art to be for real…
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posted: August 30th, 2007
author: technabob
filed under: strange and unusual
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Until now, Live DJs have been relegated to standing behind their turntables when they want to spin some tracks. This funky-looking controller from Vestax changes all that.
Looking more like an uber-modern electric guitar than a turntable, the Vestax S-1 Premium lets DJs move around the stage just like other members of the band…
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posted: August 27th, 2007
author: technabob
filed under: timepieces
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My favorite watch company is at it once more. Tokyoflash has rolled out their latest creation, the BPM watch.
The digital timepiece is designed for aspiring musicians, DJs and anyone else who wants to know how many beats per minute are in a rhythm. Simply enter BPM mode, then tap away on the large metal plate on the front of the watch…
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posted: June 12th, 2007
author: technabob
filed under: gadgets | media players
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This upcoming gadget claims to put an entire professional DJ system in the palm of your hand. While early images of the Pacemaker look more like concept art than a final product, it does look like it will be a pretty cool device when it’s released this Fall.
Tonium’s Pacemaker looks like an MP3 player on some serious ‘roids…
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posted: May 8th, 2007
author: technabob
filed under: robotics | strange and unusual
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Robotic technology has been used for the betterment of mankind once more. This time, we’ve got a pair of robots spinning some tunes and scratching some records.
These two Kuka industrial robots have been programmed to maneuver through a series of LPs, grab them one at a time, then place them on a turntable for playback…
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posted: February 4th, 2007
author: technabob