Ion Audio TTUSB 10 Vinyl Recording USB Turntable with Audacity Software, Dust Cover and Analog Stereo Input Review

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(More customer reviews)Now I know why I saved all those old 33 1/3 rpm records. Short of a NASA-quality machine, the Ion USB and associated Audacity software is the answer to the dreams of vinyl-savers. I went for the slightly higher-priced Ion rather than the Numark and was glad I did -- the heavy duty dust cover and tone arm lever are well worth it.
The software is awesome, especially to a dummy like me. Though it took me and my computer-wise grandson a few hours to figure it out and get a track recorded, a little fiddling with it will produce your own ritual procedure that will allow you to record tracks and export them as WAV or MP3 files to the desktop, from whence they can easily be dubbed to a CD. The instruction manual, I'm sure, is easily understood by those more in tune with the phrasing, but I found that about three commands do all I need or want. The click and pop removal feature is incredible, and will remove all but the most prominent clicks.
This is a high quality unit with excellent software. I recommend it strongly to any wanting to transfer old records of any speed to CD.

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Digitize your vinyl LPs and 45s the easy way with the high-end Ion Audio TTUSB10 turntable, which enables you to transfer music from your records to your Windows- or Mac-based PC via USB. Additionally, you can connect the TTUSB10 to your home stereo via RCA audio output cables, and you can connect it even if your stereo doesn't have a phono input--no preamp required.
The TTUSB10 also has a line input jack so you can connect other music sources such as cassette decks, and turn your other music into MP3s. You can also adjust the gain depending on whether audio from the turntable is too quite or too loud. Its built-in dust cover protects your turntable from dust and dirt.
It comes with everything you need to turn your music into digital MP3 files. ION's exclusive software suite makes transfer and editing your music easy. EZ Vinyl Converter provides an easy way to transfer your music and import it into your iTunes music library. Windows users can download a version of EZ Vinyl Converter with Gracenote MusicID technology for free. It automatically adds album, artist, and song information for you.
Key Features
Turn your records into MP3s
Play records on your home stereo
Plug and Play USB connection: no drivers needed
Adjustable anti-skate control for increased stereo balancing
33-1/3 and 45 RPM settings
Switchable-level RCA output
1/8-inch stereo line input digitize music from cassettes or other sources
Included software quickly transfers your music to iTunes
Built-in dust cover
Dimensions: 14.5 x 17.75 x 6 inches; weighs 8 pounds

What's in the Box TTUSB10 turntable, dust cover, slipmat, 45RPM adapter, cartridge with pre-assembled stylus, USB cable, audio cables, power cable, software CD, quick start guide
Computer Requirements
PC running Windows XP (32-bit or 64-bit) or Vista (32-bit or 64-bit)
Mac running OS X 10.4 or higher
One available USB 1.1 port or higher

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Beamz C4 Interactive Music System Review

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(More customer reviews)I must say, keeping up with the latest gadgets to appease my boyfriend's want for the latest and greatest has been challenging. A family friend told us about the Beamz a few weeks ago and my boyfriend's ears perked up. I thought, this is it. It's perfect for him because he loves gadgets, game systems, music, and loves showing off his new "toys" to all his friends. His birthday was Friday and success!!! He played it all weekend and I even found myself asking him to turn it on for me to play. So much fun! Can't wait to have it out for everyone to see at our holiday gatherings! Thank you!!

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Welcome to the interactive music revolution! the beamz is an innovative recreational musical instrument and music entertainment product that enables people of all ages and skill levels to have fun creating and playing music. by breaking the path of each beam, this laser trigger-based instrument will unleash the musician in anyone. with the beamz player interactive music system, you can arrange, create and play music like never before – everything is setup for you to sound great, no matter how you touch the lasers and play the light. the beamz interactive music song library includes top hits, party favorites and original works from grammy award winning artists. beamz music encompasses all music styles and genres…rock, pop, jazz, blues, classical, dance, hip hop, club…no one’s musical interest is left behind. in each song up to 12 different instruments, music clips and sound effects are harmoniously paired with a background rhythm track. the beamz player software included with the new beamz player (model c4) makes it easy for anyone to make great sounding music in minutes. simply connect to host computer via usb and open a beamz song within the beamz player software. pass your hands through the beams to trigger streams of musical notes, vocals or sound e!ects harmoniously paired to play with each song's background rhythm track. you can interact with music videos and join the band by playing the light and add your own creativity to a video song. or use beamz to experience gaming in a whole new light. visit the beamz community to download more beamz games and experience the next generation of gaming without a keyboard or mouse! the beamz interactive music system allows you to do things with music, videos and games that you have never been able to do before - beamz makes anyone musical!

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Akai APC20 Compact Ableton Controller Review

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(More customer reviews)When I first saw a DJ at the San Diego Media Arts Center using this thing at a laptop jam, I thought it was incredible... but when he told me the price he paid on Amazon I thought it was doubly incredible. If you already have Live, the APC20 is a bargain by itself. But if you don't have Live, this package is TRIPLY icredible since it comes with an almost fully functional version (much more functional than standard Live Lite) thus saving you hundreds of bucks! I think the software alone would be worth the price for someone like me... a dabbler without deep pockets.
Caveats & Quibbles
I run XP and had trouble with drivers, but I got a quick helpful response from Akai support. I also had some VST plug-in hangups. They seemed to resolve themselves when I uninstalled and reinstalled. If that doesn't work for you, finding which plug-in is causing the problem can be tedious.
The included USB wire was kinda short (maybe 3 feet). And the USB doesn't power the APC20; you need to plug in an additional wire to a power source.
The biggest potential problem... once you fire up this sucker you can kiss normal life good-bye. You'll be lost for hours playing with infinite push-button permutations of polyphonic pow-ah!

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Ableton Live software is a powerful, flexible environment for creating, performing, and producing music. This unique software demands an equally unique control instrument. Akai Professional and Ableton are proud to present the APC20 compact professional Ableton Live performance controller. The APC20 transforms your Ableton Live experience from constructing tracks on a computer to fluid, musical creation. The second model in the APC series, the APC20 offers a smaller footprint than the APC40, enabling musicians to more easily create a personalized setup with multiple APCs, effects controllers, and other devices.The APC20 is the link between human and computer that perfectly balances analytical parameter control with creative expression. Whether you are an electronic music artist and Live is your canvas, a DJ using Live to mix or remix tracks, or a more traditional musician using Live on stage or in the studio, you will find the APC20 to the intuitive, powerful instrument that directly links your inspiration with Ableton Live.INSTANT PERFORMANCEBecause Akai Professional and Ableton designed the APC20 specifically for Ableton Live, you don’t need to map its controls to talk to the software. Just connect your laptop to the APC20 via USB and you're ready to make magic. The APC20 is plug and play, so you don't need to install drivers. First-time setup is literally three steps: load the included Ableton Live software, plug in and power up your APC20, and select the APC20 as Ableton Live's controller. That's it. No mapping, no setup, no hassles.The APC20 comes pre-mapped for instant use with Ableton Live software, so if you're new to it, you'll find using the APC20 to be easy to get around on. And if you’re an experienced Live user, you'll be happy to note that you can custom-map every single button and fader on the APC20 to completely customize the controls for the way you like to work.VISUAL FEEDBACKThe APC20 talks directly to Ableton Live, and Live talks directly to the APC20. This bidirectional communication makes the APC20 an advanced controller in that it can receive feedback from the software and display it on its Clip Launch matrix. The Clip Matrix gives you an instant view of clip status: what's loaded, what's playing, and what's being recorded. Each state displays in the grid in a different color so you can get a quick picture of clip state. You can shift your clip focus and get an overview of the clips you have loaded for your set. PROFESSIONAL CONSTRUCTIONAbleton selected Akai Professional as its partner in developing the APC20 because of Akai Pro's leadership position in great-feeling controllers that are rock solid, rugged, and precise. From the legendary MPC series that changed the way music is made to the industry-standard MPD and MPK controllers, Akai Professional is revered by musicians, DJs, and producers everywhere for creating the feel that powers their creativity. The APC20 is built with a rugged, metal chassis and slip-proof rubber detailing. There’s no flimsy plastic here. Faders are solid and precise for pinpoint performance. CREATIVE CONTROLThe APC20 comes with Ableton Live Akai Professional APC Edition software, which is fully functional for performance and production. Owners of the standalone edition of Ableton Live 8 can also work seamlessly with the APC20. Live 8 has full support for the APC20.The APC20 also enables special clip-status views and feedback that only the APC20's matrix can display. The matrix is not limited to only 40 clips: you can scroll and shift, enabling you to access, control, and perform with an unlimited number of cells.The APC20 has nine faders, which you can assign to volume control, pan, sends, and a choice of three user-mapped modes. You have even more control power with special controls including Tap Tempo, Tempo Nudge, record enables, and solo/cues. A new User Mode enables you to use the Clip Launch buttons to control instruments and the Drum Rack.Designed in partnership with Ableton, the APC20 is the ideal controller for performers who like to perform in a small amount of space for maximum portability. It’s also perfect for players who want to combine multiple controllers in their setup thanks to its small footprint. Don’t settle for cheap, plastic imitations. From the company whose name is synonymous with the word production, the APC20 is the serious choice. MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTSMac: G4 / Intel recommended,OS X 10.3.9 / 10.4+ recommended PC: 1.5GHz, Windows XP or Vista,Windows-compatible sound card / ASIO driver support recommended512MBRAM / 1GB recommended, QuickTime 6.5 or higher, DVD-ROM drive, USB port

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Denon Dnx 100 Review

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(More customer reviews)i have owned this unit for about 2 years now, and its a great piece of equipment, it does everything you need as a DJ, you can also adjust curve and contour which is not common for small mixers, the size its a big plus, as a DJ i'm constantly moving from bars to clubs to parties, and carrying heavy equipment sucks, this little baby can fit into any case or bag, fader and knobs are smooth and precise, if you are looking for a 2 channel mixer and dont want to spend big $ this would be my top choice. Great work Denon!!!

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For exceptional sound in a tight package, the new DX-100 is the smallest professional-quality DJ mixer on the market today. Denon leads the way. This compact mixer has 2 channels each with 3 band EQ (-40db cut) channel fader curve adjust and reverse.Smallest pro-quality DJ mixer on the market3-band Knob EQ Cross Fader Start and Channel Fader Start Cross and Channel Fader Start Trigger is possible and compatible with Denon DJ CD Players Gain control All input channel levels can be pre-adjusted to match the output level meter ensuring a smooth transition between fades Mic input with level control, EQ and Talkover switch Headphone output selector (Split Cue) Powerful Headphone volume 8 Position Transform Switch (user adjustable) A wealth of I/O terminals -IN -Line x 4, Phono (MM) x 2, Mic x 1 / OUT -Master x 2 Unit Dimensions (W x H x D) -8.7 x 3.4 x 8.9 inches

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Pyle-Pro PYD1005 - 10'' Three Channel DJ Trick Mixer with Punch and Sound Effects Review

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(More customer reviews)Just wanted something that's dual voltage and can handle a small party of 100 - 150....overall it's working fine however it "red line's" very easy and in Germany the party goes sometimes to 7am.........good buy for the simple stuff not for the serious stuff.

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2 Mic Inputs4 Line Inputs2 Turntable Inputs w/ Ground ScrewDual Punch Transformer ButtonsBass, Mid, Treble Rotary ControlsFrequency Kill Buttons for Bass, Mid, TrebleDual Mode LED Meters Left/Right or Program/CueTalkover Switch for DJ Mic6 Sound Effects w/ Level ControlAssignable A/B Removable CrossfaderFront Panel XLR 1/4'' Combo Mic Jack12V BNC Connector for Gooseneck LampMaster, Balance, Zone & Cue ControlsMaster, Record, Zone & Headphone OutputsIndividual Cue Channel Selectors1/4'' & RCA Master Output Jacks110/220V SwitchableDimensions: 10.25''W x 3.6''H x 14''D

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Korg nanoKONTROL USB Controller, Black Review

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(More customer reviews)I'm a laptop musician and I've gotten extremely tired of staring at the screen, twiddling virtual knobs one at a time with my mouse. When Korg introduced the nano line, I practically ran to the store to check them out. The nanoKONTROL is almost perfect for my setup, and for under sixty bucks I couldn't walk out without one.
First off, this is definitely NOT plug-n-play, but it's a breeze to setup. I use Ableton Live and it immediately recognized the nanoKONTROL and let me assign functions to each button, knob, and slider with no issues at all. It revolutionized my live show because I can suddenly operate multiple faders and trigger multiple audio loops at once, all in a unit that's smaller than a carton of cigarettes. There are only nine fader/knob sets, but you can change 'scenes,' which essentially transposes the controls up to the next bank of nine, effectively giving you 36 fader sets. It even has lights so you can see what's triggered on a dark stage. I've had this for a good four or five months now and have never had any problems- after setting it up, simply plug it in and you're good to go.
The nanoKONTROL also ships with a copy of the Korg Kontrol Editor, which is a little program you can use to alter the firmware of the device. The Editor allows you to change the parameters of your nano- what kind of midi signal is being sent, the channel, the toggle, the high and low values, et cetera. You can even save multiple editor files, so you can switch between settings depending on what program you're using. Absolutely brilliant.
There is one con to this unit, and I'm not gonna lie: it feels chintzy. When I first picked it up, I had to laugh because it's such a lightweight piece of plastic that it feels more like a child's toy than a piece of equipment. I feel like one little drop and this thing will shatter into bits. The knobs and faders are cheap as hell and before you plug it in, you will feel a little ripped off. BUT AFTER YOU PLUG IT IN, you will realize that those tacky knobs and faders are extremely responsive and you just got a great controller for the price of a decent dinner for two.
I've heard mixed reviews of the other nano products, especially the keyboard (seriously, you can buy an old Oxygen 8 for almost the same price, so get some real midi keys), but I HIGHLY recommend the nanoKONTROL. You'll love it.

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Part of the super-compact nanoSERIES, Korg's nanoKONTROL offers nine faders, nine knobs, 18 switches, plus a full transport section for expansive control; even a flexible note input mode to help you lay down your next big groove.

The Korg nanoSERIES The Korg nanoSERIES provide a keyboard controller, a pad controller, and a studio controller with dedicated transport controls. Each of these USB-powered, slim-line controllers is designed to make the most of your valuable studio space, and is small enough to take with you on any musical journey. Place one of our keyboard controllers in front of your laptop, rest a pad controller on your music workstation, park a studio controller on your recording console--or anywhere else you need versatile control over your DAW, virtual instrument, effect or DJ software. Although small in size, all three nanoSERIES controllers go HUGE when it comes to functionality, yet their intuitive layouts provide extremely easy operation for any user.
nanoKONTROL--The Most Expansive Array of Controls For Its Size--Period The nanoKONTROL features a plethora of controllers to help you get the most control out of your software for the size and money. nanoKONTROL offers nine faders, nine knobs, 18 switches and a full transport section. For each of the four programmable scenes the nanoKONTROL offers, you can set the controllers any way you need them. That means that you can transmit a total of 168 different MIDI CC (Control Change) messages, as well as MIDI notes with the switches. The six transport buttons can each transmit either MIDI CC messages or MMC messages to control functions such as: start, stop, loop, or record on your DAW software.
Imagine taking full control of your software--transport, a full track's worth of faders, pans and mutes--or how about precise dedicated control over the many parameters of software synths, samplers or virtual drum machines. It's all possible with the nanoKONTROL.
To add to the nanoKONTROL's flexibility, an attack and decay time can be specified for the eighteen switches. This allows you to smoothly feed controller messages into parameters such as wet/dry levels for an effect, a filter for a synth, or a volume fader for that perfect fade.
What's in the Box Korg nanoKONTROL, USB cable, Owner's Manual

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Pioneer CDJ-200 Pro Cd/Mp3 Player Review

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(More customer reviews)Many places (usually DJ phedophile type) label these players as entry level professional. You WILL think differently UNLESS you DJ in clubs! In my mind, these are professional players if you dont scratch, everything is there for you.
The build quality is excellent, solid robust, and use oil damping. Trust me oil damping shock makes a different, shake these things while theyre playing, they wont skip!
Auto cue and loop is excellent, plus manual in out and loop effects make this a really excellent machine for house breaks and playing your own mixes. To do a test, I auto looped 2 tracks both 128bp, synced using the BPP and tempo functions of the players, played both players through a mixer for 15 minutes, they never missed sync! very accurate BPM and tempo. And this was AUTO loop! imagine with manual, you have even more precision.
BPM is always an issue, due to its accuracy (some BPM counters are a gimmic, ie behringer VXM mixers! )however the BPM here performs very well, the players for the quality, are at an unbelievable price.
the MP3 function is great too, get 100 tracks on a cd instead of carrying your collection to a function, in 7 cd cases (like me!)
plus they fully read MP3 tags, what more do you want?
Wah, Jet, and zip effects are really nice, as is the addition of adjusting speed and key of a track
All round great players
Ive been a DJ for 17 years, seen everything come and go, theres no surprising these players are so popular!
awesome!

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The Pioneer CDJ-200 is a professional, portable DJ CD player that covers a range of users from entry level up to more seasoned players. Combining the key elements of Pioneer's professional digital CD decks with a host of innovative features including full function MP3 playback hot loop beat loop and the unique one button loop cutter for creating loops within loops. The unit supports standard audio and MP3 CDs.Other features include Digital Jog Break, Real Time Seamless Loop and Reloop for real-time remix control. The CDJ-200 is loaded with a variety of performance tools such as Fader Start, Relay Play and CD Text for efficient, dependable operation during any set. Supported Bit/Sample Rates -32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, Bitrate 32Kbps ~ 320 Kbps MPEG-2 -Supports Audio Layer-3 sampling frequency 16kHz, 22.05kHz, 24kHz, Bitrate 16 Kbps ~ 160 KbpsD to A Converters 18 bit x 8 OversamplingFrequency Response -4 Hz - 20 kHz / Signal-to-Noise Ratio 110 dB or more (EIAJ)Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.006% (EIAJ)Output Connectors -Unbalanced RCA's and S/PDIF (with On/Off Switch) CoaxialHeadphone Connector 1/4 TRS Phone JackUnit Dimensions(WxDxH) -8.56 x 3.75 x 12.25 inches (217.7 x 94.5 x 310.7mm) Weight 7.1 lb (3.2 kg)

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Pioneer DJM-400 Pro Dj Mixer Review

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(More customer reviews)For any dj that is trying to figure out what to get, look no further.
The DJM-400 is hands down one of the best mixers an amateur can get a hold of. It has most of the features of the higher end DJMs, but with a lot less confusion.
It's very simple to start with the 400. 2 channels, cross fader, eq...
It even comes with several effects, all of which are processed at a high quality and sound amazing, even when you crank the effect level up all the way.
It's built like a tank, but it sure is a lovely sight to look at.
For the dj on the rise, i recomend you get one of these, and a pair of CDJ-400 and you will be all set to rock out a killer set.

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The entry-level Pioneer DJM-400 mixer with an all-digital mixing bus (24bit/96kHz) features seven onboard effects, including the all new In-Loop Sampler. It matches Pioneer's CDJ-200 CD turntable in both function and design, allowing DJs to expand the range of DJing and remixing. And its symmetrical design is the same size as a CDJ-200, enabling an easy fit in a compact DJ coffin.

An intelligent 24bit/96kHz sampler automatically detects the tempo of a song during playback, sampling it for a length of 4 beats then loops the sample. Since the sampled sound is in sync with the beat of the tune being played, no matter the tempo, it enables live remixing like never before. Samples are automatically stretched and compressed to match the beat. The DJM-400 stores five samples onboard for a total of 12 seconds of sample time.

Onboard effects automatically detect the beats per minute of the music and sync to the beats. The DJM-400 includes seven onboard effects: Delay, Echo, Filter, Flanger, Phaser, Robot and Roll. All effects are processed at 24bits for the highest quality sound. A new Beat Select button allows more intuitive and aggressive DJ playing and remixing. Each channel has 3-band isolator EQ with full cut capability. The EQ ranges from +9dB to -∞ (infinity) for total control of the sound.

Key Features and Specifications
The ability to select either of two microphone connections or one stereo line connection
A fader start so playback can be started by simply sliding the cross fader or channel fader when connected to a Pioneer CDJ product
A peak level meter so the DJ can check audio input levels for each channel or for the master
A Talk Over feature that automatically lowers track volume for the DJ to speak over the track
2 Channels
4 Line Inputs
2 Turntable Inputs
2 Switchable Phono/Line Inputs
2 Fader Start connections
3 Band EQ per channel (-infinity dB to +6dB)
2 Mic Inputs (1/4-inch)
Mic EQ
3-Position Adjustable Cross Fader Curve
Headphone Monitor auditioning
Reinforced headphone jacks
Two RCA Master Output
Dimensions: 12 x 13-9/16 x 4-5/16 inches
Weight: 8.8 pounds

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