Denon DJ to Build the Next SeratoTM ITCH Controller
(ShackMan | Posted 2009-08-13)
ITASCA, IL, August 11, 2009 -- Denon DJ, a leading manufacturer of
reliable, premium-grade DJ equipment, has announced a partnership with
SeratoTM Audio Research, an acclaimed software developer specializing
in audio production and performance tools. As part of the new
agreement, Denon DJ and Serato have commenced work on a new
Denon-branded ITCH DJ controller, the DN-HC5000, which is scheduled to
ship in Q4 2009.
Denon DJ joins a growing roster of hardware partners that are working
with Serato on the ITCH project, which is an integrated software and
hardware system designed to give music selectors and Mobile
Entertainers new kinds and levels of control. Serato ITCH software
lets DJs control their music from a computer, using purpose-built ITCH
hardware. The new Denon model will use a proprietary HIDI technology
that Serato developed to increase reliability and speed of
communication between their software and partnered hardware.
"We're constantly working to be at the forefront of new DJ
technology," says Silvio Zeppieri, Denon DJ brand manager. "We're very
excited about our new DN-HC5000 and the close working relationship we
enjoy between our R&D department and the Serato engineers."
Commenting on their relationship with Denon DJ, Sam Gribben, General
Manager of Serato Audio Research, stated, "Denon DJ is a
well-respected professional brand that has revolutionized digital
DJing over the past 20 years. We are sure that customers will enjoy
their interpretation of what future DJs will be using to create their
art."
The DN-HC5000 Controller is a rackmount digital DJ system developed to
work with Serato ITCH, an integrated software/hardware system designed
to give music selectors and Mobile Entertainers new kinds of control.
Benefiting from Serato's HIDI technology to improve speed and
software/hardware communication, the DN-HC5000 is a USB 2.0 MIDI
controller with built-in 24-bit soundcard, compatible for use with
both PC and MacŪ. Features include a multi-functional touch sensitive
jog disc, vibrant FL tube and text display and tactile rubber
controls.
James is a bassist, pianist, organist, composer and writer currently living and working in the Pittsburgh, PA, and Morgantown, WV areas. He is currently writing tunes and holding down the low end for Morgantown-based jazz band No Room for Squares. You can reach him at james.rushin@musicgearreview.com
