Published
Fri, Sep 5, 2003, 07:54
The top selection of DJs on the waiting list to be the first to officially test the new Technics Direct Drive Digital Turntables are still yet to get their hands on any hardware. And with the release date for the new Technics CD Mixer drawing closer and the potential for them to really change the way we think about CD mixing, we thought we would show you guys some rather intriguing stuff. From some photos of a Technics display in Japan pictured below, you can see in great detail the new decks soon to be released.
The photos suggest that the turntables themselves spin, and are to work fundamentally along the same lines as the Technics 1200 series Turntables, but feature a huge number of digital functions, additions and improvements. The turntable also uses Panasonic’s SD Card technology so you can instantly switch between CDs and digital memory stick, which can hold up to 512MB. This essentially enables a DJ to rock up to a gig and deliver his set directly off SD Cards.
We are of course reserving judgment until we get to play with some, but the outlook appears promising. Technics decks are currently featured in nearly all clubs and bars around the world, and set the global standard for professional DJ equipment. It will be fascinating to see if these new CD mixers can live up to the high expectations and eclipse the Pioneer CDJ1000’s, which have grabbed much attention of late, for a decent share in the market.
Only time will tell… in the meantime, you can check out three high resolution photos taken from the Japanese exhibit here.
Photo 1, Photo 2, Photo 3.