Wacom’s nextbeat DJ console

Wacom known for their award-winning graphics tablets and interactive displays for designers and photographers, has announced the nextbeat system, which is aimed at DJ’s. Wacom’s nextbeat is a fully integrated professional DJ system, incorporating intuitive touch sensor controls and innovative live performance functions.

The nextbeat is a wireless portable control unit that enables performers to move free from the main device, resulting in more dynamic and energetic live performances inside booths promise Wacom.

More info @ http://91.121.155.171/prerelease/

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Posted by Diego | Mar 13, 2009

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http://intensedebate.com/people/KidVector KidVector

What an odd device. Could this mean the re-emergence of the scissor kick as DJ's run around a stage mixing? It looks nice though. There's something akin to Close encounters of the 3rd kind to the bit that separates.
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giantroboryan

Wow would love to see it in action!
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http://intensedebate.com/people/starvingartist starvingartist

looks awesome!
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trollomatic

looks like yet another excuse for iPod DJs to exist….

jesus…clubs should just save money and put a playlist on shuffle…
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Gnipgnop

Oh come on, stop being so traditional and expand your mind. Not all progress is good, but you will still have your vinyl and turntables to ponder over when you're 90 with your other DJ friends over snifters of wine, while we'll all be living it up with our stem cell bodies and cybernetic dancing legs. Get with the times trollmatic.
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Moordryd

DJ'ing should not be about gadgetry; although, as the digital-music revolution has infected DJ'ing, it seems as if the gadgets "make" the DJ. Club-geared music, especially electronic music like House, Tech-House, Techno, Electro, etc. is so "electronic" that the DJ is the "connection" that the crowd needs in order to "understand" the music. The DJ is the human element that allows a crowd to relate to this "alien" music. All of these new, flashy gadgets mean something only to the other DJ-nerds trying to trainspot while you're playing. But, as a DJ, you're not playing for THEM: you're playing for the CROWD, who can care less about what gear you're using. All they need is music that can get their bodies and minds moving, as well as a DJ that they can relate with. Screw all this flashy digital crap. I'll stick with my 1210's and library of kickin' vinyl. Big-named DJ's like Danny Howells and a few other top UK DJ/producers are, in fact, going BACK to vinyl. Nothing beats the simplicity (and frequency-range) of wax on decks.

However, I DO see the boon in going digital for the convenience-aspect: bringing a 16 GB stick with thousands of tracks is much easier than lugging a heavy crate of 100 records. Trade-offs, I guess.
http://intensedebate.com/people/vandit vandit

I agree with most of what your saying Moordryd, But some of these gadgets give you more ways to interact with your art…. But yes there is something about the purity of using 2 turntables and a mixer.
mike

Ipod dj guy – this isnt for frat parties.
Moordryd

Yes, definitely — like Native Instruments' "Traktor". No need to worry about beat-matching anymore. The DJ can focus on other aspects of the Mix, like what tracks can inter-twine with other tracks. Ritchie Hawtin mixes with Traktor using its 4-deck method. Very cool. However, Jeff Milligan of the RevolverCanada label mixes on 4 real-life turntables SIMULTANEOUSLY, with beats matched almost perfectly. So, I guess that it's about personal preference whether you want to invest the time in practicing your craft, or if you just want an easy solution to give you the freedom to mix in interesting ways. But, again, the one thing that is constant (or SHOULD be) is the importance of keeping your crowd engaged, whether it be through scratching (turntablism), through playing pumping, dance-floor oriented tracks, or through mixing deep, intelligent music. The people are infinitely more important than gear.
Moordryd

Yes, definitely — like Native Instruments' "Traktor". No need to worry about beat-matching anymore. The DJ can focus on other aspects of the Mix, like what tracks can inter-twine with other tracks. Ritchie Hawtin mixes with Traktor using its 4-deck method. Very cool. However, Jeff Milligan of the RevolverCanada label mixes on 4 real-life turntables SIMULTANEOUSLY, with beats matched almost perfectly. So, I guess that it's about personal preference whether you want to invest the time in practicing your craft, or if you just want an easy solution to give you the freedom to mix in interesting ways. But, again, the one thing that is constant (or SHOULD be) is the importance of keeping your crowd engaged, whether it be through scratching (turntablism), through playing pumping, dance-floor oriented tracks, or through mixing deep, intelligent music. The people are infinitely more important than gear.
Moordryd

Yes, definitely — like Native Instruments' "Traktor". No need to worry about beat-matching anymore. The DJ can focus on other aspects of the Mix, like what tracks can inter-twine with other tracks. Ritchie Hawtin mixes with Traktor using its 4-deck method. Very cool. However, Jeff Milligan of the RevolverCanada label mixes on 4 real-life turntables SIMULTANEOUSLY, with beats matched almost perfectly. So, I guess that it's about personal preference whether you want to invest the time in practicing your craft, or if you just want an easy solution to give you the freedom to mix in interesting ways. But, again, the one thing that is constant (or SHOULD be) is the importance of keeping your crowd engaged, whether it be through scratching (turntablism), through playing pumping, dance-floor oriented tracks, or through mixing deep, intelligent music. The people are infinitely more important than gear.
EASY MO BEE

No disrespect to the advancement of technology… but i think i'll stick with my Technics SL-1200MK5's. After seeing Public Enemy and DJ Lord on stage recently, i think that's what i'll always be rockin' with. Peace to DJ Lord and all dj's who still use turntables. DJ'ing is an art.
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http://www.totesbomb.com kidswithtools

I agree that there is no need for extreme gadgetry in DJing. I mean the electric guitar is essentially the same instrument it has been for a while, and turntables should be the same way. I dj and recently started using Scratch Live which is a great tool, and the advantage of not having to carry around hundreds of records to every show is nice. BUT I still buy viynal and use turntables and a standard mixer. I think that as with any instrument computers can't really take the place of real skill. Great musicians (djs included) are great performers who partice their trade tirelessly.

Undoubtedly though there will be someone who takes up any new program or gadget and does something cool as hell with it!
http://intensedebate.com/people/JuNKy_StEpZ JuNKy_StEpZ

Looking high tech and "gadgety". But will it do the do?!?! And if it does, will it do it in REAL time? I've learned mixing on vinyl and now switched mostly to playing CDs. Nothing like the sound of vinyl, and that is pure physics! With CDs I can get more creative and spice up the mix 1 notch. But if all this wouldn't have been in real time, there would be no point. Performance doesn't wait for slow connections, wi-fi interfierence and lost signals. Would get one for going on holidays though
Dj HAwk

This Looks DOpe, I need it!!
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Nav33d

Hi i Have a nextbeat X-1000 which i won on the gadget show. Would you be interested in buying it. It’s brand new and still in it’s unopened box. Thanks you can email me on naveedriaz@123send.net or call me on 07944219356
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