http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/otus-raw-dj-controller-outed-ahead-of-namm/ Engadget Comments for Otus Raw DJ controller outed ahead of NAMM http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/otus-raw-dj-controller-outed-ahead-of-namm/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/otus-raw-dj-controller-outed-ahead-of-namm/Jan 13th 2010 12:56PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/otus-raw-dj-controller-outed-ahead-of-namm/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/otus-raw-dj-controller-outed-ahead-of-namm/Jan 13th 2010 2:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/otus-raw-dj-controller-outed-ahead-of-namm/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/otus-raw-dj-controller-outed-ahead-of-namm/
More worthwhile to invest in CDJ200s.]]>Jan 13th 2010 5:28PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/otus-raw-dj-controller-outed-ahead-of-namm/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/otus-raw-dj-controller-outed-ahead-of-namm/
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?]]>Jan 14th 2010 2:01AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/otus-raw-dj-controller-outed-ahead-of-namm/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/otus-raw-dj-controller-outed-ahead-of-namm/
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?]]>Jan 14th 2010 2:02AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/otus-raw-dj-controller-outed-ahead-of-namm/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/otus-raw-dj-controller-outed-ahead-of-namm/Jan 13th 2010 1:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/otus-raw-dj-controller-outed-ahead-of-namm/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/otus-raw-dj-controller-outed-ahead-of-namm/Jan 13th 2010 1:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/otus-raw-dj-controller-outed-ahead-of-namm/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/otus-raw-dj-controller-outed-ahead-of-namm/Jan 13th 2010 1:21PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/otus-raw-dj-controller-outed-ahead-of-namm/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/otus-raw-dj-controller-outed-ahead-of-namm/in -3, -2, -1...]]>Jan 13th 2010 1:39PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/otus-raw-dj-controller-outed-ahead-of-namm/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/otus-raw-dj-controller-outed-ahead-of-namm/Jan 13th 2010 6:45PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/otus-raw-dj-controller-outed-ahead-of-namm/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/otus-raw-dj-controller-outed-ahead-of-namm/Jan 13th 2010 1:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/otus-raw-dj-controller-outed-ahead-of-namm/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/otus-raw-dj-controller-outed-ahead-of-namm/
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

]]>Jan 13th 2010 2:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/otus-raw-dj-controller-outed-ahead-of-namm/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/otus-raw-dj-controller-outed-ahead-of-namm/I agree - but you'd look so much cooler with 2 of these.]]>Jan 13th 2010 2:57PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/otus-raw-dj-controller-outed-ahead-of-namm/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/otus-raw-dj-controller-outed-ahead-of-namm/
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.]]>Jan 13th 2010 3:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/otus-raw-dj-controller-outed-ahead-of-namm/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/otus-raw-dj-controller-outed-ahead-of-namm/
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.]]>Jan 13th 2010 4:01PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/otus-raw-dj-controller-outed-ahead-of-namm/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/otus-raw-dj-controller-outed-ahead-of-namm/Jan 13th 2010 4:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/otus-raw-dj-controller-outed-ahead-of-namm/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/otus-raw-dj-controller-outed-ahead-of-namm/
why are you arguing with yourself?]]>Jan 13th 2010 4:47PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/otus-raw-dj-controller-outed-ahead-of-namm/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/otus-raw-dj-controller-outed-ahead-of-namm/
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.]]>Jan 14th 2010 3:55AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/otus-raw-dj-controller-outed-ahead-of-namm/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/otus-raw-dj-controller-outed-ahead-of-namm/Jan 13th 2010 2:58PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/otus-raw-dj-controller-outed-ahead-of-namm/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/otus-raw-dj-controller-outed-ahead-of-namm/
I'd rather save up for CDJ-2000s and the new Ableton/Serato Bridge collaboration.

]]>Jan 13th 2010 4:05PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/otus-raw-dj-controller-outed-ahead-of-namm/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/otus-raw-dj-controller-outed-ahead-of-namm/
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. ]]>Jan 13th 2010 4:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/otus-raw-dj-controller-outed-ahead-of-namm/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/otus-raw-dj-controller-outed-ahead-of-namm/Jan 13th 2010 4:58PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/otus-raw-dj-controller-outed-ahead-of-namm/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/otus-raw-dj-controller-outed-ahead-of-namm/
No mic, no problem. Just slap on some heavy dub.]]>Jan 13th 2010 5:37PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/otus-raw-dj-controller-outed-ahead-of-namm/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/otus-raw-dj-controller-outed-ahead-of-namm/Jan 13th 2010 6:57PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/otus-raw-dj-controller-outed-ahead-of-namm/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/otus-raw-dj-controller-outed-ahead-of-namm/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 ]]>Jan 14th 2010 10:59AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/otus-raw-dj-controller-outed-ahead-of-namm/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/otus-raw-dj-controller-outed-ahead-of-namm/Two turntables and a mic... I was referring to the Black Moons song from a few years ago.]]>Jan 14th 2010 10:59AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/otus-raw-dj-controller-outed-ahead-of-namm/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/otus-raw-dj-controller-outed-ahead-of-namm/Price : 650 Euros Around 945 USD !!!! WTF !!!!
The price is :((((

Source : http://eks.fi/shop.php?p=purchase]]>Jan 14th 2010 4:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/otus-raw-dj-controller-outed-ahead-of-namm/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/otus-raw-dj-controller-outed-ahead-of-namm/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.
]]>Jan 14th 2010 1:26PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/otus-raw-dj-controller-outed-ahead-of-namm/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/otus-raw-dj-controller-outed-ahead-of-namm/Sorry for the mistake and thank you for the correction ...
And HELLO FROM FRANCE to Engadget Staff and all readers ;-)]]>Jan 14th 2010 3:34PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/otus-raw-dj-controller-outed-ahead-of-namm/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/13/otus-raw-dj-controller-outed-ahead-of-namm/
Dwld Dance Mzk. http://00db.tk]]>Jan 25th 2010 2:32AM