Numark's SCRATCH DECK for Scratch: The Ultimate DJ
Numark Industries and Genius, Inc. have released the first photos of the SCRATCH DECK, the videogame controller for Scratch: The Ultimate DJ:
"SCRATCH DECK combines two essential elements of the DJ and hip-hop experience – a free-spinning, touch sensitive turntable with a crossfader and 5 Akai Pro MPC-style drum pads. The turntable allows players to add their own style and manipulate the songs in real time, while the MPC-style drum pads give players the opportunity to perform and customize tracks by triggering samples using the very same pads that are the cornerstone of professional hip-hop beat production."
"Samples can either be pre-loaded into the game using 60 unique battle records that will ship with the software, or players can record and upload their own samples using a compatible USB microphone."
"In addition to the features created by Numark, SCRATCH DECK also contains standard game controls found in music rhythm games. The turntable features a realistic surface that feels remarkably similar to a vinyl record. The drum pads and the crossfader also deliver an authentic and realistic music production experience. Left-handed DJs will appreciate that SCRATCH DECK is designed for use in right or left-handed configurations."
Scratch: The Ultimate DJ and the SCRATCH DECK will be available for the Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3 in the Fall.
[Photo: Business Wire]
Official Site: Scratch: The Ultimate DJ
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the deck is simple but easy to use. a functional mp3 turntable. im sold
I have akai drums and numark turntable..what the hell!