DJ Mouse eliminates 'the science of mixing music' with a jog wheel
By Joseph L. Flatley 
posted August 20th 2009 11:55AM
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Crapgadget?!?
I rarely ever comment on this site but this time its a must...DJs listen up...never ever be this lazy!!
DJ Mouse will easily fall under the Crapgadget category...
I agree. Usually I'm a "whatever works for you" kinda guy but.. not this. Just.. no. There are better gadget solutions out there for a similar price.
I want 2..Imagine the power over music with one in each hand.... I really like the way they show nobody using it in real time..Just people at real decks.
Worst commercial ever.
I watched the whole thing just wanting to see how well it worked, but instead was subjected to a tidal wave of hyperbole. There are few things more repulsive in an ad.
I loved the Grey Album!
...Oh dear.
I never knew a mouse mat could be "optimized for scratch performance". I must print a picture of a turntable on my mouse mat, and see if I can similarly optimize it.
However, if you modify the advert and sell it as a video editing utility, that high def jogwheel and scratch pad (small and large adjustments) look damned attractive. IF the thing is solidly built, and can be used apart from that foul smelling dj software.
There are so many WTFs in that video.... I'm not even going to comment, I'm a DJ, software engineer for music, and I'm just speechless.
What you guys fail to realize is this product is for people like me. The ones who didnt do well in high school, wasnt popular, didnt goto college. (will next year after my 30th birthday, once I am done with my time in service!) and only thing they know about music is what sounds good to make an attempt to dance to. You know the ones who arent naturally talented!
In conclusion do not diss because I keep it real. You all are posers. I be rockin this HARD! (As well as DJ Hero)
I was going to downvote you, until I read that you were in the service.
So I had to upvote you.
I'll play devils adovcate.
"didnt do well in high school, wasnt popular, didnt goto college"
None of these things prevent you from becoming a DJ, through use of any tool. It's your lack of desire, or time since you're in the service. DJ'ing doesn't require only talent, it requires PRACTICE. Even a beginner who shits up every mix they do at first, can get better, and become a really good DJ. Talent helps you start, practice makes you good.
"I keep it real. You all are posers."
How am I a poser when I actually DJ? I mean, DJ's are the ones who inspired this device, yes? Ten years ago, what would you had used to DJ? Oh yeah, vinyl/CD turntables like everyone else. Sorry man, arguement doesn't fly. If you wanna learn to DJ, you're perfectly capable if you invest the time when you're done your service (which I absolutely commend you for, by the way).
Did you hear that? That swooshing sound over your head? No...oh well....
Swooshing sound? WHATS the swooshing have to do with my lack of education? It obviously takes a Rocket Surgeon to DJ. Jesus you guys are thick. Art is for smarty pants after all. I mean I goto an art show scratch my head everytime I see a god damn abstract painting. It makes no sense and has no purpose. Anyway back to my earlier point that DJing takes skill and money. I can scratch whatever I want on a turn table but it doesn't mean I can compose a great song. Same with piano. I can learn to play but only thing I would be capable of doing without talent is compose songs heavily inspired by actual talented people.
Good thing they include that blue lead jog ring for mixing in the dark. (2:42)
Damn! You beat me to it! I was LMAO when she said "blue lead", instead of "blue L. E. D.". That was hilarious!
I wonder if it'd work with ProTools. Jog wheel could actually be useful there.
I actually have one in front of me. And it does function as a mouse as well.
Yes, it's gimmicky, but for £50, complete with capable DJ software, it's actually quite good.
Cragadget indeed. As someone who grew up DJing on turntables, I scoffed at "CD DJ's". Apparently my true hatred was misguided. The "Mouse DJ's" are even worse.
May this device cause AIDS.
But still better than WinAmp DJs!
Oh snap, I guess I should return my Vestax VCI-100 for this thing! Now how do I EQ?
I'm all for technology when it comes to DJing. I started with the first generation of CDJs from Pioneer. Today I spin using Serato and a pair of CDJ-1000s with a DJM600 sitting inbetween it all.
I'm want to get Ableton and start learning how to use that during a live set, which would mean a 2nd laptop integrated into my equipment...
but WTF is this thing? Tools are great and can help out a lot, but... "be a professional DJ in one minute without the science of mixing music"... seriously? SERIOUSLY??!!?!?!?!QUESTIONMARK!
reading the article i got a sense of sarcasm and snarkyness... so i'll take it as that, and not an actual recomendation for the product!
I second that. Not to mention, how the hell are you supposed to scratch and beatmatch on 2 inch jog wheel. I had a hard time adjusting to my CDJ-400.
I mean, I'm always up for new gadgets to bring more DJs into the market but this... this is stupid.
This didn't make Crapgadget?
No one the bit that said "Scratch Knob"
Subliminal messaging? or just me?
I loved the great demo video that shows huge parties being DJ'd by this device. Then you see a shot close up and it is actually Pioneer digital turntables.
This is definately a cr@pgadget.
What a joke!
Perimeter or Parameter?
"UNBOX..."
Great editing on this.
Trading in my VCI-100SE for this too, Lei Gao.
now too my cock can be a dj....
Huh, so you need to be a pro dj nowadays just to "play, mix, and scratch your mp3's". Dang, and I thought I was doing good. :[
i have dj'd before, and i know this is a fail gadget but i still wanna buy it just to see how it works.
but it will never be the same as a dj deck like they show in the video
If 'everybody' can be a dj why aren't there any US dj of any name?
If by asking "If 'everybody' can be a dj why aren't there any US dj of any name?" you are asking if there's any DJ's of fame in the United States I'd have to say you're definitely in the dark. DJ Shadow, Dan the Automator, Kid Koala, DJ Rap, BT, Deep Dish, Sandra Collins, Donald Glaude, Dig-Dug, Josh Wink, DJ Sneak, Dieselboy and so many more! There are hundreds of well known American DJ's, dozens of which have received world-wide acclaim.
If I misunderstood what you were trying to say, please elaborate and type your thoughts in a way that is coherent to other readers please...
I think anybody that speaks english can understand my statement
And listing your karaoke friends is not saying much to shake it. >:)
To WRBWRXMAX:
"I wonder if it'd work with ProTools. Jog wheel could actually be useful there."
EXACTLY ! ! ! You're thinking past the hype.
Or any DAW. That could be really handy (so to speak).
WhAT DO THE FIVE FINGERS SAY TO THE FACE!!!!!!!!!!! SLAP! DAMN..... a big slap to djs.. wth were they thinking
Wow, calm down everyone. What i see here is a cheep way to get to a USB-Jogwheel.
I could use one for video/audio editing. All the Jogwheels i know are 150$ and above.
The question is: will this thing be compatible with common editing software like Premiere or Audition?
Wow... I can't believe I watched that til the end.
ive seen this firsthand (hong kong computer convention), the quality looks crap and it doenst really do much so overall its nothing but a gimmik.
if engadget wants a picture of it (crap cameraphone pic though) then ill be happy to send it over
That commercial has me laughing so hard I can hardly breathe.