It seems serious DJs are starting to move away from the traditional dual channel systems, and getting into four channel control.

And Numark are getting in on the action by launching their new Mixdeck Quad at Musikmesse in Frankfurt.

This latest edition to the Numark range is a professional-grade DJ controller and player with integrated effects, direct connection for iPad or iPod touch, and inputs for CD and USB flash drives.

Mixdeck Quad delivers increased capabilities over it's predecessor Mixdeck by including support for core MIDI on the iPad and iPod touch, opening the world of iOS Apps like Algoriddim's DJAY to the DJ’s rig.

It also has a fully functional four-channel digital/analog MIDI mixer, allowing simultaneous control of a connected iPad or iPod touch and a computer while mixing from CD, flash drives, mics, or external sources.

Like many other Numark products it comes bundled with software: Traktor LE if you live in Europe, and Virtual DJ in the USA.

The main features are:

• Complete system with CD/MP3/USB decks, mixer, computer audio and MIDI interface, and iPad core MIDI and audio support
• MIDI integration of decks and the mixer for controlling both computer software and iPad apps
• iPad supported by Algoriddum DJAY
• Two-deck Native Instruments Traktor LE software is included in Europe
• Four-deck Virtual DJ software is included in North and South America
• Play from CDs, MP3 CDs, USB flash drives, iPad, computers, and external inputs
• Four-channel mixer with EQ/rotary kills, replaceable crossfader, and MIDI control
• USB MIDI/AUDIO computer interface for software control and audio streaming
• Inputs: Two Mic (XLR and 1/4"), Four Aux (RCA stereo pairs), iPad Connector, Computer (USB, stereo)
• Outputs (all stereo): Main (balanced XLR & RCA), Booth (RCA), Record (RCA), Deck 1 (RCA), Deck 2 (RCA), Cue (1/8” & 1/4”)
• Beat-synced DSP effects with wet-dry fader: chop, echo, filter, flanger, pan, phaser
• Smooth, fast, slot-loading drives with large, touch-sensitive illuminated platters
• Control MIDI software, with no timecode needed, via USB
• CD direct outputs for use with timecode interfaces
• Adjustable start and stop time for vinyl-like deck performance
• Automatic BPM analyzer and Tap tempo for manual BPM entry
• Slide BPM ±6, 12, 25, and 100% or bend with pitch buttons
• Key Lock holds pitch while you independently manipulate its BPM
• Seamless looping, sampling, and easily accessible hot cues
• Keep time moving forward while you cut or reverse the track using Bleep/Reverse
• Single-track, continuous, and programmable playback
• Fader Start plays the cued track when you move the crossfader
• Two large, backlit displays for BPM, CD/MP3 text tags, and folder navigation

Although it has been on display at Musikmesse today, don't run down to your local music store just yet - it won't be available until the second half of the year.

Further information is availble at www.numark.com/mixdeckquad

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