We’ve got another competitor in the digital DJ realm. This time Schaack introduces Quad 2, an open architecture Digital Vinyl System (DVS) that could prove to be a low cost rival to proprietary hardware devices such as Serato Scratch Live, M-Audio Torq, and Native Instruments Traktor.
More features and video after the jump.
The bar has once again been lowered for anyone looking to called themselve’s a "DJ". Stanton has announced their new touch sensitive controller DaScratch which promises a fully portable interface capable of controlling, scratching, and manipulating audio.
Mackie has just announced two new compact mixers with USB connectivity at a price point accessible to many home based producers and musicians. Features: Mackie low-noise, high-headroom mic preamps 16 "Gig-Ready" effects Every channel strip features 3-band active EQ, two aux sends, LED metering and a smooth 60mm fader. Onboard 7-band stereo graphic EQ USB … Read more
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]
Numark has announce the latest edition to their line of tabletop CD players for DJ’s. The ARC 3 plays standard CDs as well as MP3-CDs and features including pitch, five-ince scratch wheel, two loop banks, and an onboard fader. There has yet to be any mention of price, but the unit is being marketed as … Read more
The quality of this mic may come into serious question, but it still could be an inexpensive, good looking addition to your production setup. While covering a distance of 3 meters, the wireless USB receiver covers makes it even easier to mimic your producer idols.
Wireless USB Mic [via GD]
Tascam has announced an update for its 24-track / 24-bit workstation. The updated model boasts a new look and new mastering effects along with the previous model’s eight microphone inputs, seven effects processors, and 80GB hard drive.
M-Audio has announced the ProFire 610 FireWire audio interface, which extends the legacy of the FireWire 410. ??
In response to demand from customers needing a compact unit, the ProFire 610 audio interface was created using many of the same design elements found in the flagship ProFire 2626 interface and features 24-bit/192kHz audio resolution, M-Audio® Octane preamp technology and onboard DSP mixing in a bus-powered unit.?? The ProFire 610 is compatible with both PC and Mac w/ 6-inputs and 10 outputs??.
Hardware manufacturer Akai has just announced the release of new operating systems for every current MPC. Perhaps this large batch of fixes is a reaction to the popular trend of MPC bashing resulting from the botched release of the MPC 5000. Regardless, early adopters of the MPC 5000 will be relieved to know that OS v1.02 has resolved 14 issues and now allows the loading of MPC 2000 programs into the unit.
Now if we could only convince the execs at Akai to bring back (or at least continue to support) the rock solid MPC 2000 XL… the world would be a much better place!
That’s right production fans… the latest version of Reaper has been released with a laundry list of added features and bug fixes including Solo in Front, mute fades, multimedia keyboard key support, MIDI note folding, and more. For those looking for a viable Windows/Mac DAW alternative, the $50 reduced price licensing fee certainly can’t be beat.
Enjoy more screenshots after the jump, then head over the the Cockos website for more info regarding the update.