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Watch How Touchscreens And Dials Could Be DJing's Future
This video points to an entirely new world of possibilities for DJing.
Digital DJing has come a long way in the past few years. The tech surrounding it has morphed and developed at an alarming rate. And though it’s still a young field, these new developments are poised to help push DJing beyond its analog heritage.
There are a lot of companies involved in this industry, but one of the more unlikely ones to emerge is Microsoft. The unusual design of the company’s new Surface Book and Surface Pro is prompting developers to create new kinds of software, like Algoriddim’s Djay, which was remade to suit the devices. The devices’ multi-touch inputs mean that DJs can use both hands to work different parameters—this allows for more subtlety and control, just like mixing with a proper set of decks.
What’s more, the software works with Microsoft’s Surface Dial, a crazy wireless hockey puck-like accessory that lets you use twists and turns to enhance the tactile feel of your virtual DJing experience. You can assign it to sweep filters and control pitch or even use it to “scratch” records.
The software is also fully integrated with Spotify, which means your online crate digging can become a setlist with ease. Check out how it works in the video below, and read more about how the software works here.
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