Gadgets & Gear

DJ Hero Video Game Coming Soon From Activision

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Hip-Hop fans that just somehow couldn’t fully get into Guitar Hero will now have something they can almost relate to with Activistion’s summer 2009 release of DJ Hero.  Now that DJ’ing and turntablism are officially coming of age in video games, bedroom Dj’ing will be taken to even new heights.  Soon couch potatoes everywhere will run around claiming that they know how to flare. 

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BriefCrate Milk Crate Briefcase

  For DJ’s, producer, and others on the musical side of things… Milk Crates = Hip-Hop.  The BriefCrate by Things Matter is a briefcase/laptop bag for those that can’t help showing off their crate loving roots.  2 sizes, multiple colors… get you dig on! [LL via Make]

Skullcandy Headphones x Color Mirasol Displays

Living up to their brand name, Skullcandy is dropping a little something special with their headphones equipped with color mirasol screens.  Apparently the mirasol displays are will offer a color effect similar to the shimmering of a butterfly’s wings along with low power usage. [Qualcomm via CG]

Cassette USB Hub Causes Producer Gadget Envy

Cassettes will always hold a special place in my heart right behind vinyl… they were durable, fit in your back pocket, and fun to take apart.  While obviously being obsolete, you can still have a ridiculous amount of fun reminiscing with this cassette USB hub.  Cop one and cause immense gadget envy with your producer … Read more

Serato Control Record Wallet Keeps Vinyl Safe

Don’t you ever get tired of trucking around your Serato control vinyl in those beat up record sleeves?  Time to act like a grown up and put your valuables in a wallet.  UDG has come up with an Serato control record wallet that holds up to 8 pieces and is made with an EVA durashock/ballistic … Read more

MPC Inspired Capture The Flag Fitted From New Era

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Already got all the equipment you need plus an extra $125 to drop on an exclusive MPC inspired New Era fitted?  The limited edition hat is part of Travis Barker’s Capture The Flag collection and a not so subtle way to show your producer stripes.

[via HS]

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CD Dumbbells Get Your Weight Up!

There’s so need to be a scrawny basement beatmaker… someone has finally found a use for all those old mixtapes and discarded demo CD’s.  Now if we can just find something to do with all those extra jewel cases! Craft, via Dvice

DIY Vinyl Coffee Table W/ 12” Wheels

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Have you been wondering what to do what all those dollar bin misfires?  Being that vinyl addicts are generally a pretty inventive bunch, it’s not surprising that someone has created a coffee table made out of records.  What’s really impressive is that the table actually has four rolling 12" wheels.

[via SS forums]

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Tokidoki Turntable Watch Released!

When spinning records is just not enough!  More stylish wrist wear for the DJ’s looking to set more than just musical trends.  Tokidoki has released  their Turntable Watch complete with leather band, stylus, and skull & crossbone 45 adaptor.  Head over to Fred Flare when you’re ready to drop $175 on this little baby. [Via … Read more