iPod DJ Mixing Studio scratches it up for $40

If it's audio related, and can in any way, shape, or form be associated with Apple's gem, it will be. Consequently, we've even seen the turntables so adored by DJs everywhere taken to the white side, bringing us everything from Numark's duo of offerings to some alternatives that we'd probably shy away from. Hitting the low-end level once again is the iPod DJ Mixing Studio, a halfway decent looking creation that connects to an iPod (or any other DAP, to be fair), and allows you to "create your own digital mixing effects." For those into experimenting rather than buying pre-packaged remixes, you can utilize the scratch, "digi-sound," and voice mods via the two rotating discs. You can also toss in background rhythms and drumrolls as well as adjusting the volume and tempo. Per usual, the device can be attached to your Mac or PC for recording purposes, but we're a little wary of how sophisticated this gizmo really is considering the $39.95 pricetag and "four AA battery" operation.

[Via BookOfJoe]

[BradStar @ Dec 9th 2006 5:04PM]

It would be really awesome to see this thing take in 2 iPods so you can do live mixing... Don't you love how it says "or any other DAP, to be fair"?

[GJP303 @ Dec 9th 2006 6:41PM]

Hey, a couple months ago i saw this thing w/ 2 ipod holders, in fact I think James Kim did a review on it... It's here, http://www.engadget.com/2005/07/21/numark-busts-out-idj-dueling-ipod-mixer/

[Newmiracle @ Dec 9th 2006 5:12PM]

This is why people don't take DJing seriously.

People are paying 500 bucks for FinalScratch and Serato setups so they can actually mix and scratch with MP3s. I'd be very very suprised if this actually modified the tempo of the actual MP3s, and not just the pre-recorded sounds that they put in the thing.

I just hope budding young djs don't buy this and get discouraged.

[Jeremy Moses @ Dec 9th 2006 5:30PM]

I think the editor might mean "wary" and not, "weary". :-)

[Brennan @ Dec 9th 2006 5:41PM]

really, i think all these extra accessories r gimmicks -- small stereos just for ur iPod when u have a Hi-fi stereo to use, plus a computer to play music on --, thank goodness i dont have n iPod or any kind of MP3 player.

[EvilBahumut @ Dec 9th 2006 9:33PM]

mixman sucks.. all there products are extremely weak as far as how they work, and as a working dj for the last 4 years, this would piss me off if someone game it to me for xmas. All they do is add sound effects (poor ones at that) and beat loops over existing music. Its fun for 2 minutes, then you're back to playing Gears of War.

[carmine @ Dec 9th 2006 11:07PM]

jeremy,

i think the editor is right. "weary" is tired; "wary" is cautiously aware.

[poxtomod @ Dec 11th 2006 3:14PM]

I might buy this for my Zune so I can be as cool as all the other iPod fan boys...
Before anyone says that it wont hook up to the Zune ;the audio cable is the same except that right and left audio connections are reversed.

[Rudy @ Dec 9th 2006 11:26PM]

To truely mix MP3 music is to use PCDJ. This software figures out the BPM (beats per minute), tempo adjustment, volumne adjustment, echos, you name it. If a Technics 1200 can do it, this software can. You must use TWO sound cards (or a single 4-channel one). For more info, visit: www.pcdj.com

[nivz @ Dec 10th 2006 12:26AM]

with the money you spend on PCDJ software, you can hire a DJ for like forever and make him do your dishes for the spare $$$ you'd save!

[Magallanes @ Dec 10th 2006 9:00AM]

IMHO :DJ are musician's parasit, you can be a dj without a clue about music theory or any related with the music.

[Newmiracle @ Dec 10th 2006 4:07PM]

Magallanes- you are actually quite wrong.

There are plenty of scratch DJs (called 'turntablists') that are very much musically gifted. Rob Swift of the X-Ecutioners (they collaborated with Linkin Park... sigh...) actually made a 'scratch notation' so you could make sheet music for scratching.

Also, mixing dance music requires a very strong command of knowledge of beat structures- quarters and eights vs. triplets, using that knowledge to anticipate breakdowns, builds, etc etc etc

IMHO: people who say DJs are stupid haven't been listening to the right DJs. ^_^

[MacBookDJ,com @ Dec 10th 2006 10:05PM]

Reality alert: This is a TOY. A novelty. It's not meant to be a serious DJ tool. It's something silly to keep on your desk next to your Dwight bobblehead. Toy musical instruments have been around for ages, and they don't make the general public take musicians any less seriously.

[Rudy @ Dec 10th 2006 11:45PM]

PCDJ (Red) is only $99, Blue is $59. Try it out for FREE!!! http://www.pcdj.com/Download.asp?transaction_type=6000