Otus Raw DJ controller outed ahead of NAMM
By Laura June 
posted January 13th 2010 12:32PM
posted January 13th 2010 12:32PM
posted January 13th 2010 12:32PM
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I'm guessing $899!!!
@Lorenzo Camargo Jr Pray to god not, it's just a midi controller. Based on the implemented components anything over $200 is robbery, but the fact they only included 1 jog wheel on it, makes it worthless as is.
@Lorenzo Camargo Jr
More worthwhile to invest in CDJ200s.
@Sam of the Sun
Rather more worthwhile to invest in digital vinyl. CDJs and these controls were only stop gaps whilst they waited for latency to drop and PC processors to speed up. Whats the point in spending more on a product that tries to replicate mixing on a turntable when you can now use a turntable and have all the benefits of software?
@Sam of the Sun
Rather more worthwhile to invest in digital vinyl. CDJs and these controls were only stop gaps whilst they waited for latency to drop and PC processors to speed up. Whats the point in spending more on a product that tries to replicate mixing on a turntable when you can now use a turntable and have all the benefits of software?
Pretentious comment from someone who still spins vinyl in 3... 2... 1...
Chopping and especially screwing Ke$ha sounds nice.
And there's the gratuitous innuendo comment. Not that the text as written didn't leave that giant softball hanging out there...
pre-emptive snarky comment from some punk kid who never had to spin vinyl because it was the only medium available (and we like(d) it)
in -3, -2, -1...
@jahreed Touche. :)
for some reason i thought water block when i saw it.
why would you make a controller with only one jog dial. the purpose of controllers is to AVOID having to buy dual systems (such as 2 turntables or 2 cdjs)...
These are just CONTROLLERS, there is no mechanics involved, all these do is send 8-bit MIDI signals, 40 year old technology. I don't understand why the crap is so overpriced when it can't even send OSC (which is 32bit float...so much higher resolution), and now they are going to double dip by making you by 2 of them?
Pass, Ill stick with my 60 dollar nanokorg stuff and using TCV
@SirNoDroin
I agree - but you'd look so much cooler with 2 of these.
@SirNoDroin
Actually it supports high resolution MIDI signal like the Vestax VCI-300. It is largely up to the interface you use however for that to be utilized (Traktor Pro 1.2.3 being the first step in this direction).
The purpose of controllers is to utilize the extensive features of these programs in ways a traditional setup could not, not just to condense a typical setup down. If you pay a price for a controller such as this simply to make your setup smaller, you're wasting your money.
Here's an example of a controller being put to real use:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTgkWtND-IE
40 year old technology or not, it boils down to what you make of it and how you use it.
@SirNoDroin high resolution MIDI is a load of crap, as MIDI is not a device, it is a PROTOCOL, and it is a PROTOCOL THAT ONLY SUPPORTS 8-bit.
The high resolution midi that you talk about is software proprietary, and has nothing to do with the hardware.
What I am saying, is midi is only 8-bit, the controls on the device are only 8-bit resolution, and therefore are 40 year old technology, that should not cost 400+ dollars, it is a scam.
you can build an equally able midi controller for 100 bucks. A 300% markup on something that requires no R&D, little user testing, and low MFG cost is BS.
@SirNoDroin oh, and the 100 dollar price point is based on RETAIL components, if you were buying the chips/buttons/knobs in bulk the fab price is probably $10-20 (labor included)
@SirNoDroin
why are you arguing with yourself?
@SirNoDroin
I guess you can just switch the jog wheel to control either deck A or deck B in e.g. Traktor. You rarely need control over both at the same time.
Another comment predicting somebody else's comment in 3, 2, 1. (This is it, by that way. Yeah, the one you're reading)
I'm all for technology to advance the field of DJing but products like this only increase the number of kiddies that think they can DJ just by attaching a laptop and playing with 128kbps mp3s.
I'd rather save up for CDJ-2000s and the new Ableton/Serato Bridge collaboration.
@DJPsiLon I know far more "Kiddie" DJs who use Ableton and Serato (with TCV) then I do that use Midi controllers.
Kiddie djs are coming because the price point is down, just like how there are now baby gamers (when gfx card prices droped) and internet n00bs (when the internet became easier to connect to).
It's just bound to happen.
This is Blasphemy to real dj's... Two turntables and a mike is what true dj's need.
@kevon27
No mic, no problem. Just slap on some heavy dub.
@kevon27 Why do real DJs need a mic? Wedding DJs, maybe, turntablists, not so much.
@minceyfresh
Two turntables and a mic... I was referring to the Black Moons song from a few years ago.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XQcPSC4unU
@Sam of the Sun
Two turntables and a mic... I was referring to the Black Moons song from a few years ago.
Update ...
Price : 650 Euros Around 945 USD !!!! WTF !!!!
The price is :((((
Source : http://eks.fi/shop.php?p=purchase
The 650 Euros is for the Otus, not the Otus Raw. Two different beasts. The non-raw, already released Otus has a few more buttons, touch-sensitive relative pitch "fader" (hi-res midi touch ribbon actually) and a built-in 4-channel soundcard with analog and digital outputs.
The Raw, as far as I know, does not have the soundcard bit, misses a few buttons and exchanges the touch bit for physical faders and knobs. So the Raw going to be cheaper, albeit not cheap.
Both also have two layers with a dedicated select button, so you can and are supposed to control two decks with these.
Sure, you can get the functionality for less money, but this thing is about usability and ergonomics. Coming from Vinyl and having gone through several Midi Controllers, the Otus I have is by far the best one in that area that I have tried.
You don't have to like it, just don't bash it without knowing what it's about. Google or youtube BoogiePimps or watch the promo videos for the old otus to get a little insight.
@jimbob5000
Sorry for the mistake and thank you for the correction ...
And HELLO FROM FRANCE to Engadget Staff and all readers ;-)
It's a very cool controller, however this is meant for a form of djing that is, sadly but true, dying.
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