DENON DJ IS NOW SHIPPING DN-HC1000S USB MIDI SUB-CONTROLLER
(Press Release | Posted 2009-12-16)
Following closely on the heels of its recent preview to the market, Denon DJ, a leading manufacturer of reliable, premium-grade DJ equipment, is now shipping the DN-HC1000S USB MIDI Sub-Controller, compatible with Serato Scratch Live (developed by Serato Audio Research), which enhances a digital music library with a number of unique tools and performance features for DJs. Controlling essential features via mouse or laptop keyboard can often be a challenge, especially considering the focused work environment. The DN-HC1000S, however, is designed to directly interface with Serato Scratch Live, todays most popular DJ software program. The DN-HC1000S offers simple plug n play operation via self powered USB connectivity, and it replaces the computer keyboard for DVS systems with a set of dedicated controls, including track select and fast search, SHIFT/CLR button, five hot start and three sampler buttons, auto loop, Loop IN-OUT with Exit/Reloop, history and a TAP button.
Key features of the DN-HC1000S include:
Serato-approved USB MIDI Sub-Controller for Serato Scratch Live
Simple USB plug-and-play Connection (USB MIDI / Bus power)
Dedicated tactile controls to replace computer keyboard shortcuts
High-quality steel cabinet with rugged rubber keys
File Select knob and buttons with back-forward action keys
Track Select and Fast Search buttons
SHIFT/CLR Button
5 Cue Point and 3 Sampler Player buttons
Auto Loop button with Loop Cut knob & Roll
Loop IN/OUT button with Exit/Reloop
File, Browse, History and Prepare keys
Tap button
MIDI mappable for other DJ software systems
Unit measures 9.8 width x 3.4 depth, and weighs under 3 lbs.
About Serato Scratch Live:
Serato Scratch Live lightened the load for the professional traveling DJ. Heavy crates of records can be exchanged into a huge library of music that can be easily transported on a computer hard drive.
Scratch Live software has an array of unique tools and performance features:
Beat extraction
Real-time tempo metering
Unique color waveforms for easy identification of sound
Multiple Cue and Loop points per track
Capability to record directly from a microphone
Ability to archive users music collections
No-charge upgrades that constantly add new features and improvements
For more information, please visit www.denondj.com.
