Goodbye Turntable- Hello ToneTable?
We all love our iphones and fully embrace the app store concept but is it too much to expect a few innovative dj apps? Fortunately the folks that made mix-emergency (a Serato video app) have introduced a novel concept that’s actually useful. Their app sends out control vinyl through the headphone port so you can use it just like a turntable and control any DVS system with your iphone.
Nick from Inklen told us:
Tonetable is a control tone producing App that has the ability to manipulate the control tone like a turntable. The control tone that is produced can be plugged straight into the audio interface of most DJ software that is currently able to be controlled by vinyl (for example, Scratch Live).We created the app a long time ago to test and develop the turntable/velocity reactive features of our VJ software (MixEmergency). Since we created it, those who have seen it in action have wanted to get their own copies of it – so we have spent time polishing it and are finally releasing it as of today.Tonetable is obviously never going to be better than real turntables or an expensive hardware controller – but it does have a place, and is useful for DJs who travel, DJs who want a backup controller, and for anyone that wants to see what DJing/turntablism is all about. It is probably the least expensive “turntable” type controller (assuming you already own an iPhone or iPod Touch) and, well, it’s just fun!
Check out the video bellow for a demo or visit their site for more info. Care to try out the concept yourself? The first 3 people to answer the following question will get a free demo version.
What was the name of the “Dj” app that contains a seismic reader?
send your answer to: info at djtechtools.com
July 20th, 2009 at 5:51 am Quote
The app with a seismic reader is the PvD DJ iPhone app from Paul Van Dyk
July 20th, 2009 at 5:53 am Quote
“send your answer to: info at djtechtools.com”
Oh noes! Cat out of the bag. Sorry DJTT
July 20th, 2009 at 6:04 am Quote
THe Paul Van Dyk app has the seismic reader, this app is way cooler.
July 20th, 2009 at 6:09 am Quote
heyyyy free demo for me?
this app rocks i have 2 iphones, i cant wait to try it!!!
July 20th, 2009 at 6:14 am Quote
sorry from Paul Van Dyk
July 20th, 2009 at 6:34 am Quote
not useable
July 20th, 2009 at 12:21 pm Quote
Inklen is also based in Hamilton New Zealand,
Hamiltron – city of the future for real!
July 20th, 2009 at 6:33 pm Quote
i think it’s interesting for having a third deck in traktor pro. let’s test it ;-)
July 20th, 2009 at 7:01 pm Quote
oh snap! looks like I just got upgraded.
July 20th, 2009 at 11:04 pm Quote
another toy to waste time on,
sorry,
but I have a lot of music to listen and try…
July 21st, 2009 at 4:39 am Quote
u guys think panasonic well ever do some midi technics turntables.. ??
July 21st, 2009 at 5:01 am Quote
Brilliant, in a mix-emergency I can see this coming through in a big way. Glorious.
PS Ean, not to be a badger, what’s our ETA on the Oxygen layout?? Not that i’ve been waiting with baited breath or anything. . .
July 21st, 2009 at 1:18 pm Quote
Cute concept. I’d cheer more if they did some midi/osc type control. This way uses propietary soundcards and thus it is not a big seller.
July 21st, 2009 at 2:55 pm Quote
I think latency on the wifi would not be reliable enough … still osc would be a good future addition
July 21st, 2009 at 9:34 pm Quote
Hahaha based outa the Tron, NZ. No wai. Thats fuckn awesome. NZ Midi massive represent! Try bag some free copies mike ;P
July 21st, 2009 at 9:35 pm Quote
July 22nd, 2009 at 2:34 am Quote
Yeah now I understand why he was emailing me asking if I or anyone I knew had TS Pro, I think he is going to come up to the studio for a jam at some point
July 22nd, 2009 at 2:35 am Quote
woops anon comments = me