MusicJam unveils iPod Mixer / karaoke machine

While mixin' it up iPod-style has certainly been done before, MusicJam is looking to combine the simplest of mixer functions with a karaoke machine in its aptly-named iPod Mixer. Essentially, this device allows you to add your own vocals and guitar riffs to the tune currently playing on your iPod, which could definitely bring out the "one man band" in any musician. The mixer sports an iPod dock (presumably compatible with the iPod with video only), microphone / guitar inputs, volume sliders, tone / distortion controls, RCA outputs, and even attempts to replicate that on-stage allure by touting echo / sustain options for your vocs. The company also throws in a microphone, mic clamp, and cabling to get you warmed up, and includes "KaraokeVideos" software to turn any jam into an iPod-compatible karaoke vid. While the quality here is certainly questionable, it looks to be a solid addition to your Korg-infused Les Paul, and hey, getting you fully prepped for that karaoke circuit will only set you back $229.

[Via iLounge]

[Rob @ Sep 12th 2006 8:50AM]

looks like cheap plastic stuff to me. Somehow the name Fisher Price pops into my mind.

[tsik @ Sep 12th 2006 8:52AM]

$5 would seem too much

[flipper @ Sep 12th 2006 9:03AM]

LMAO - announcing a new ipod accessory on the day they are about to bring out a new ipod.

[strider_mt2k @ Sep 12th 2006 9:03AM]

I love white consumer electronics.

It makes it so easy to spot exactly what to avoid.

[dave95 @ Sep 12th 2006 9:08AM]

All white looks like store brand, cheap cheap cheap!

[lolersticks @ Sep 12th 2006 9:21AM]

Products like this (and the dumbed-down iTunes) are the only reasons that the iPod is still popular. I guarantee you that if, for some unknown reason, a metric assload of accessories were to be released for something like the new Creative Zen (which already is compatible with pretty much all other music download services), the iPod would lose ground quickly. Of course, it would never go away, but would always be there; the iPod would put Apple (in the portable DAP market, anyway) in a similar position as Sony.

Sadly, until then, Apple and it's overhyped, overpriced, "we-sell-on-logopower" players will continue to reign over the misinformed masses.

[Andy @ Sep 12th 2006 9:34AM]

That thing looks like something you’d find in the bargain bin for $14.95.

[Galley @ Sep 12th 2006 10:53AM]

"That thing looks like something you’d find in the bargain bin for $14.95."

Now where have I read that comment before? ;-)

http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/news/comments/musicjam-portable-ipod-audio-mixer-announced/

[GuitarDude @ Sep 12th 2006 3:55PM]

I think it's original. In spite of you always-complainer types, I'm going to get one. Sit in your quiet room alone and stew---I'm going to throw a party with it.