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NUMARK INTRODUCES V7 – Motorized Turntable Software Controller Is The Turntable For Today’s DJ

Cumberland, R.I. (Jan. 14, 2010) – Numark, the world’s leading manufacturer of DJ technology, announces V7, its new motorized turntable software controller. Numark developed V7 in strategic partnership with software developer Serato. Numark will unveil V7 at the 2010 Winter NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA, booth 6400, January 14–17.

V7 is the turntable for today’s DJ. V7 delivers outstanding feel and unprecedented power in a single-platter digital DJ controller. V7 is based around the acclaimed adjustable torque, motorized-platter design from Numark’s NS7 and delivers a host of professional features including real vinyl and a slipmat that analog turntablists will love, ultra-precise turntable control, effects controls, mouse-less library navigation, and Strip Search virtual-needle drop. V7’s link function enables DJs to combine one or two V7s with their favorite mixer and their Mac or PC for a completely customizable, totally seamless performance environment.

V7 is the modern DJ’s answer to CD players skipping and vinyl and needles wearing out. VJ users enjoy the feel they prefer and the mixer of their choice, while enjoying the power and capabilities of next-generation technology.

V7 contains a full compliment of effects controls, which enables DJs to access the same effects as in Numark’s NSFX. V7 includes a professional 24-bit audio interface that supports dual decks. It is outfitted with premium faders, knobs and buttons including controls for selecting tracks and blending audio effects in the included Serato ITCH software.

This motorized turntable controller employs the proven, cutting-edge control technology pioneered by Numark in NS7, in which turntable and control information in exchanged at more than ten times standard MIDI resolution. This massive data stream creates the rock-solid, virtually latency-free control for which DJs worldwide have hailed NS7. Because V7’s communication is based upon MIDI, it is MIDI compatible, and therefore DJs can use it with a variety of MIDI software.

V7’s powerful, direct-drive turntable motor is derived from Numark’s popular TTX professional turntable. V7 delivers 12-inch-platter feel on a more-manageable seven-inch platter with high-torque “modern” and low-torque “classic” feel settings.

V7 is the first Serato ITCH controller that DJs can use standalone. Numark’s exclusive Strip Search virtual needle-drop control and complete effects controls for audio manipulation empower DJs’ creativity, and V7’s rugged, all-metal construction with premium knobs and buttons delivers the look and feel that professionals demand.

DJs will find that they virtually never need to touch their mouse when performing or preparing sets with V7. Extensive track-access, loop and cue controls keep the DJ’s hands and eyes away from the computer.

“V7 melds traditional vinyl feel and pristine sound quality with minimal-mouse-and-monitor software control in a rock-solid performance turntable controller,” said Chris Roman, Product Development Manager, Numark.

V7 will be available from musical instrument and DJ retailers in January 2010.

Serato™ is a trademark of Serato Audio Research.

Rhymes used to make beats, great use of technology to create some wicked effects

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The incredible nam nam boys on the Numark TTX… blam!

Rafik chops it up with drums in the left deck, triggered from the X1 controller, and the guitar sample from the previous routine on the second right deck. The Gater effect and an additional LFO filter every 1/4th bar add to a serious wonk session.

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A very creative campaign by Volley, already being linked around the globe… viral genius, well played

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Win a set at Summanights NYE 2009 and $1,000′s worth of prizes sponsored by Lightsounds.

Plus a residency at the most suitable weekly night at Home The Venue, these are Sublime, Homemade, OH MY!, Unipackers and Submission. We recommend you come to the club over the next couple of weeks and check out our music policy of each of our brands.

Entries close October 31st 2009, First heat Thursday 5th November 2009

FIRST PLACE

Residency at Home The Venue

A set at Summanights NYE at Home The Venue

1x Traktor Scratch Pro (RRP $1249)

1x Industrygear DJ Back pack (RRP $119)

1x $100 Lightsounds Gift Voucher

2ND PLACE

1x Traktor Pro (RRP 419)

1x Industrygear DJ Back pack (RRP $119)

1x $50 Lightsounds Gift Voucher

3RD PLACE

1x Traktor Duo (RRP $219)

1x Industrygear DJ Back pack (RRP $119)

1x $50 Lightsounds Gift Voucher

How to enter:

Send a 60 minute mix to us via www.yousendit.com to ash@homesydney.com

Or post to:

DJ Competition 2009
Home The Venue
101/1 Wheat Rd,
Cockle Bay Wharf
Darling Park NSW 2000

so i have been harping on about gaming consoles and DJ gaming but this is different

I got a copy of Korg’s DS-10 the other day and was able to whip up a few crunchy beats in about 30 minutes, i was super impressed by the simple functionality of the DS interface … but then i saw this… extraordinary!

Numark and Genius, Inc. has announced the Scratch Deck – a videogame controller for the upcoming Scratch: The Ultimate DJ for the Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3.

Scratch: The Ultimate DJ combines free-form DJ tricks with rhythm game play similar to top-selling rhythm games, and is expected to be available late 2009.

Scratch Deck combines two essential elements of the DJ and hip-hop experience – a free-spinning, touch sensitive turntable with a crossfader and 5 Akai Pro MPC-style drum pads. The turntable allows players to add their own style and manipulate the songs in real time, while the MPC-style drum pads give players the opportunity to perform and customize tracks by triggering samples. Samples can either be pre-loaded into the game using 60 unique battle records that will ship with the software, or players can record and upload their own samples using a compatible USB microphone.

In addition to the features created by Numark, Scratch Deck also contains standard game controls found in music rhythm games. The turntable features a realistic surface that feels remarkably similar to a vinyl record. The drum pads and the crossfader also deliver an authentic and realistic music production experience. Left-handed DJs will appreciate that Scratch Deck is designed for use in right or left-handed configurations.