Wireless DJ solution with Wacom’s Nextbeat?

Wireless DJ solution with Wacom’s Nextbeat?

16 March, 2009 | 3.46PM

• Written by: Christen Reutens
• Filed under: Music News: midi controllers

Graphic tablet manufacturer Wacom is set to delve into the evolving world of next generation DJ controllers with the release of a new wireless touch pad/docked controller called Nextbeat.

The all-in-one controller comes with a pair of digital audio players, a mixer, sampler and effects unit, as well as a special docking wireless control pad which allows you to control sounds and manipulate audio far away from the DJ booth - uh oh, does this mean DJs will start prancing about on stage like electric guitar maestros?

Nextbeat will be able to be controlled by finger pressure and movements (the levels surrounding the touchpad look like they were designed for pinpoint accuracy), and there is also a screen and some physical knobs (thought we’re unclear what these control as no info has been released yet).

The Nextbeat DJ system is set to be released in Europe and Japan this summer after a demonstration touting session at Germany’s Musicmesse which takes place April 1st - 4th.

You’ll be able to find out more info about Nextbeat at the product’s website in the coming months.

[Via: ubergizmo.com]

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