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Following closely on the heels of its recent preview to the market, Denon DJ is now shipping the
DN-HC1000S USB MIDI Sub-Controller, compatible with
Seratoâ„¢ Scratch Live , which enhances a digital music library with a number of unique tools and performance features for DJs. Here's all the details from Denon...
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, today's 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
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