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Learn from the master – DJ controller by Tiësto
Grammy-nominated Producer and world-star DJ Tiësto has teamed up with music provider Beatport to develop his own DJ controller - The Next Beat. Entry-level DJs are targeted as the main focus group. This Bluetooth-enabled controller features two decks, each with a jog wheel, and a 2-channel mixer. Internally, there is even a 4-channel sound card. Per channel, a 3-band tone control and a filter can be used on the mixer. Not only can hot cues and loops be set using the eight performance pads per deck, but samples can also be fired off. Up to three effects can also be activated on each deck. A dual headphone output and a microphone jack are built in. On the software side, the controller is compatible with both Beatport-DJ and Algoriddim Djay Pro AI applications. Also included in the purchase price is 30 days of free streaming via Beatport Link, as well as Tiësto‘s Masterclass tutorials, which teach the basics of beatmatching, hot cues, effects and scratching. The Next Beat is available now for 299 Euro via Amazon.
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