DJing with iPads is hip. More and more producers are announcing DJ controllers especially for these devices.
The latest comes from Reloop. At the BPM Show 2013 in Birmingham UK, they have announced Beatpad, a professional all-metal DJ controller with an integrated iPad stand for the most popular DJ app djay 2 by algoriddim.
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What They Say: Optimized for DJAY
The Beatpad utilizes the app's full potential with numerous control elements, such as dedicated filters per channel, push encoders for effects and loops, as well as an extensive and multi-functional drum pad section with performance mode.
The controller is compatible with all iPhone, iPod and iPad generations. It charges your device using the included 30-pin and 8-pin Lightning Adaptors and (via USB) can also be used as a high-quality MIDI controller for your Mac or PC DJ software of choice, for example DJAY for Mac or Traktor.
Features
- Professional DJ controller for iPad, Mac and PC
- Integrated 4 channel USB audio club interface
- Compatible with all iPhone, iPod and iPad generations
- Integrated mount for iPad
- 30 pin and 8 pin Lightning Adapter included
- Plug'n'Play: simply connect to to your iPhone/iPod or iPad and start mixing your MP3 files
- Air Play: wireless sound transmission to compatible speakers
- Developed for DJAY 2 by Algoriddim
- Also applicable as controller for PC/Mac due to USB interface
- Ultra flat XXL jog wheels (15.5 cm diameter) with vinyl grip surface
- Multicolor LED jog wheel border for visual feedback of virtual needle position and effect and loop modulations
- Performance mode section: hot cue, bounce loop, instant FX and sampler
- 4 large RGB-lit drum pads per deck
- Large transport section with soft touch rubber buttons
- Fader-start function
- Ergonomcal mixer/CD player design for fast and easy access
- 2 channel club mixer design with dedicated filters
- Large 100 mm pitch fader
- Versatile controls for effects, looping, hot cues and sampler
- Aux stereo RCA input (with phono pre-amp) for connection of a CD player, iPod or turntables with separate volume control
- 6.3 mm jack mic connection with volume control
- Club interface: thecan be connected via XLR or asymmetrical stereo RCA outputs
- 2 headphones connections: 3.5 mm & 6.3 mm stereo jack
- Shift buttons for second function layer incl. shift lock feature
- All control elements in club size and quality
- compatible with every MIDI-learn software
- USB bus powered: Beatpad can be used via USB (mains adapter included)
- Anti-theft device: Kensington safety lock
- ASIO drivers with minimum latency and high-quality audio characteristics
- Mac OSX and Windows XP/Vista/7 compatible
- 2 deck mapping for Traktor Pro 2 available
- Plug'n'Play ready for DJAY by Algoriddim
- Incl. DJAY LE MAC-Edition
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