harddrive turntables? sign of the times.....

[paranoiduk]

check out this crazy peice of techno. the shape of things to come? i beleive there is a subject here that is not open to debate

enjoy the demo movie

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[MARKEG]

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Plasa: Numark HDX - How many GB is your turntable?
Turntable with no vinyl.. but a Hard Drive 15-Sep-05


Chris and friend getting jiggy with it


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As soon as we arrived at Plasa, we hot-footed it to the Numark/Alesis stand to see the new Akai MPC2500, but while we were there, a rather interesting unit caught our eye - a Numark turntable... with a built-in Hard Drive(!)
The HDX looks similar to the company's previous CDX model in that it sports a vinyl 'interface' to manipulate sounds strictly within the digital domain, but wheras the former used sounds from a built-in CD drive, the HDX goes one further and has a removeable Hard Drive on-board to store data - neat idea.
We were lucky to find Numark Product Development Manager Christopher Roman who gave us an in-depth look at this new product - and the development work behind the scenes.
Checkout the video.

We also persuaded him to give us the skinny on the recent iDj iPod mixer, and the HDCD1 - the rack-mountable, dual CD player with built-in hard drive first seen at Summer NAMM.

Here's the Official word on the HDX:-


"Numark, the number 1 choice of DJs everywhere, is proud to announce the HDX, a tabletop HD/CD/MP3 player with an ultra-high torque, motorized 12-inch platter that holds a vinyl record for the ultimate in vinyl scratch feel. Styled after Numark's highly successful CDX player, the new HDX is the most advanced DJ media player available. Incorporating an onboard hard drive accessible via USB 2.0 and an 8x CD reader, the HDX is the perfect tool for professional and aspiring performing DJs, mobile DJs, as well as club installers.
The new HDX sports a 40 GB hard drive supporting MP3, WMA, WAV, Ogg Vorbis, and FLAC media formats—ensuring the broadest file compatibility. With support for these compressed media formats, DJs can now dramatically reduce the volume/weight of the music library they transport—making their work easier. Adding further convenience, the HDX features an onboard Gracenote® CDDB (CD database) to automatically recognize and tag audio CDs. The unit's enhanced search capabilities facilitate easy file location by artist, album, genre, track, plus BPM. The HDX includes support for PS2 connectivity—enabling string searches and navigation through the menus via a QWERTY keyboard. And with high-speed USB 2.0 connectivity providing full access to the hard drive for both Mac and PC, updating content has never been easier.

When it comes to real scratch feel, nothing beats vinyl—and in this area, the HDX is best in class. Featuring an ultra-high torque motorized 12-inch platter that holds a real user-replaceable vinyl record, the HDX interface is as good as it gets. The new HDX features an industry maximum 4.7 kgfcm torque direct drive motor, aluminum platter, dual "battle-style" controls, and forward/reverse toggle. Additionally, this exceptional player incorporates a superior Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD), slot-load CD transport mechanism, CDR compatibility, and extensive DSP functionality.

With its ability to rip CDs directly to the hard drive for playback and storage, the HDX makes it easy to build one's onboard music library. The HDX also records live via its analog inputs and encodes the input signal directly to the hard drive. Further, the HDX offers an S/PDIF digital output. For even greater versatility, the HDX provides a proprietary link connector for connecting two HDXs together—facilitating access to content via either unit’s hard drive or CD reader.

Additional HDX features include several modes for scratching and looping, including auto beat matching and smart looping via Numark's proprietary Beatkeeper™ technology. Onboard beat-synched digital effects include sonar, slide, filter, echo, plus chop—and effects can be manipulated via a separate control wheel interface. The HDX also offers a pitch slider programmable up to ±100% pitch control, as well as a high quality, 100% key lock.

Numark CEO Jack O'Donnell commented on the new HDX, "With support for a wide variety of media formats, the highest torque direct drive motor available, a full size platter, and TTX turntable styling and control, the new HDX provides today's DJ with the ultimate in scratch vinyl feel while offering the benefits of random access only a hard drive can provide—eliminating any need for compromise."

Numark's new HDX HD/CD/MP3 player is an exciting new tool for today’s demanding DJ. The HDX will be available Q3 of 2005.

[doc12inch]

nifty idea.


wouldnt like to imagine how much the platter on the hd would be nailed by the head bouncing all over it from the heavy bass from the monitors.


dont think any amount of insulation could stop that...

[dan the acid man]

nifty idea.


wouldnt like to imagine how much the platter on the hd would be nailed by the head bouncing all over it from the heavy bass from the monitors.


dont think any amount of insulation could stop that...

doesnt seem to have any effect on live sets with laptops and pc's

[The Divide]

Looks shit hot

[massplanck]

Shit hot maybe.. but doesnt that mean you would have to drag your decks around with you for a gig? :?:

[TechMouse]

Shit hot maybe.. but doesnt that mean you would have to drag your decks around with you for a gig? :?:

Yeah...

What you'd want would be similar, except you plug in a USB drive or something.

[massplanck]

Shit hot maybe.. but doesnt that mean you would have to drag your decks around with you for a gig? :?:

Yeah...

What you'd want would be similar, except you plug in a USB drive or something.

I dunno... its all shit hot and all but completly useless unless every place you play has hard-drive decks or whatever.

I suppose it sgonna take time to phase vinyl out.. but a dj needs to be able to play where hes gonna play.

[SlavikSvensk]

...these are all temporary solutions until they make turntables that play tracks directly from your brain...

[The Divide]

Well if they take off and clubs have them then all people will need is to take out one of those HD's

[SlavikSvensk]

Well if they take off and clubs have them then all people will need is to take out one of those HD's

yup. and frankly, while i do live vinyl, i'm pretty much sick of lugging it around.

[TechMouse]

i'm pretty much sick of lugging it around.

Agreed... though on the plus side, I'm developing quite "pumped" drummer-style arms.

[RDR]

i'm pretty much sick of lugging it around.

Agreed... though on the plus side, I'm developing quite "pumped" drummer-style arms.

Although they are probably MUCH longer than when you first started...

Bah! CD Dj's weaklings! Lets all rise up and kick the shit out of them - they wont stand a chance!

[dan the acid man]

i would, but i've got a bad back :lol:

[MangaFish]

Shit hot maybe.. but doesnt that mean you would have to drag your decks around with you for a gig? :?:

i was wondering the same

[RDR]

i would, but i've got a bad back :lol:

Here, let me kick it right for you!

[MangaFish]

...these are all temporary solutions until they make turntables that play tracks directly from your brain...

in the future, we wont need hardware to control music per se. It will all be done psychically from the DJ's brain to the clubbers.

Cant see the performers wanting to be called Brain Jockies some how though ;)

[RDR]

...these are all temporary solutions until they make turntables that play tracks directly from your brain...

in the future, we wont need hardware to control music per se. It will all be done psychically from the DJ's brain to the clubbers.

Cant see the performers wanting to be called Brain Jockies some how though ;)

Hows mangafish then?

what you been up to...?

[MangaFish]

...these are all temporary solutions until they make turntables that play tracks directly from your brain...

in the future, we wont need hardware to control music per se. It will all be done psychically from the DJ's brain to the clubbers.

Cant see the performers wanting to be called Brain Jockies some how though ;)

Hows mangafish then?

what you been up to...?

I'm rather good thanks. Not been out and about much in the last year or so but things are starting to change again lately (girlfriend actually insists on me going out clubbing w/o her :lol: )

How about your good self?

[SlavikSvensk]

...these are all temporary solutions until they make turntables that play tracks directly from your brain...

in the future, we wont need hardware to control music per se. It will all be done psychically from the DJ's brain to the clubbers.

Cant see the performers wanting to be called Brain Jockies some how though ;)

lol...mind jockeys instead then?