Multitouch DJ table lets you swipe to rock
By Donald Melanson 
posted August 9th 2010 1:07PM
posted August 9th 2010 1:07PM
We just recently got a glimpse of one possible future of DJing, but our world has now already been turned upside down once again with this multitouch-enabled rig built by Gregory Kaufman. The big difference with this one, as you can probably guess, is that it employs a gesture-based interface that lets you spin the virtual turntables and use a variety of taps and finger swipes to replicate the main functions of a regular DJ deck. What's more, Kaufman says that the only gear a DJ would have to carry is a USB drive with their own music and settings, which they'd simply plug into the multitouch table at a club -- assuming the idea catches on, that is. Top top things off, the system would also be able to accommodate regular DJ gear for some added flexibility, and even provide enough room for two DJs if you're looking to battle or share the stage. Head on past the break to check it out in action.
i am not really in to this type of music but i this this is really cool mainly cos i am a gadget lover but also this is a lot easier to learn so i think more people will get in to it
Mind BLOWN!!
I've been talking about this for years. I'm so glad someone else has figured it out.
deadmau5 is a pimp
You guys.. I'm ashame of myself..
Really, I stop clubbing some couple of years ago, but never heard about this "Serato"...
Every dj I saw used Traktor..
I mean, IF there was a laptop on the deck table,
Traktor was running on it..
Is this Serato any better? Same concept? Djs are switching to it?
Anyway Djs were using turntables and vinyls also with that...
Times change, and, 5-10 years from now, I'm afraid,
we will see this sh*t (or something similar) everywhere.
I hope God will forgive us.. :)
Cheers.
@jegazZz Traktor seems to be big in Europe while Serato is the champ here in the US. There are strong opinions on both sides but it's the same concept. Traktor is known for having good built-in effects including the ability to emulate the EQ section of high-end mixers.
What happens at 1.30 am when the idiot who's had too much to drink spills the entire contents of his/her beer can onto that lovely display screen.. love the idea - although i'd like my songs info in the top right hand corner of the screen away from the deck interface please