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HOLY ****, Gemini went NUTS.
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| DannyO |
Found this over at Skratchworx, haven't even read it yet, but check this, time for the hybrids.
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I don't know if anyone expected this anytime soon, especially from Gemini, but here it is-the worlds first hybrid cd player/turntable. I will get the chance to try it in 9 days at the Namm show (and take pics/movies!!), but in the meantime here is the word from Gemini themselves......
"CDT-05 Pro CD Turntable
World’s first analog/digital hybrid turntable/CD player
Since the advent of the CD format in the DJ realm, performance DJs have only dreamed of a solution that would combine the classic feel of a turntable with the ability to play both CDs and vinyl. With the release of the Gemini CDT-05, that dream has now become a reality, with the ability to play both vinyl, as well as to play CDs with the hands-on control of a full size direct drive platter. The CDT-05’s sturdy aluminum platter is driven by a CPU-controlled high-torque direct drive motor, perfectly suited towards vinyl playback or CD manipulation. In both analog (vinyl) and digital (CD) modes, DJs are provided with a variable pitch control, with selectable ranges of 4, 8, 16, or 50 percent, along with pitch bend function as well as master tempo. Additionally, 3 DSP effects (Filter, Zoom, and Echo) with variable parameter and a forward/reverse switch can be accessed in either mode. During CD playback, the CDT-05 affords 3 hot starts, frame accurate cue, and seamless loop, for ultimate flexibility in the digital domain. The motor can also be disengaged, for DJs that prefer CD decks with a passive, non-motor driven platter. Vinyl DJs will appreciate the removable, virtually unskippable straight tonearm system (sold separately) as well as the versatility of having an all-in-one unit to move forward with the digital revolution, while preserving the legacy of vinyl.
Release Date: TBC
MSRP: TBC"
Once again-OH MY GOD.......
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| Ygrene |
I applaud them for being the first to bring it to market. Really kind of a cool idea if you think about it.
*Edit* it's not much in the looks department though, is it? Guess they were going for practical? |
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| DannyO |
| quote: | Originally posted by Ygrene
I applaud them for being the first to bring it to market. Really kind of a cool idea if you think about it. |
Yup, it was only a matter of time for a hybrid deck, I was expecting one for the Namm show, but I thought Numark would be the first to come out, and that Gemini would be months behind, how wrong I was, this looks to be a very promising deck, having the model name CDT-05, my guess it shares the same motor as there other high end deck, whick is a 5kg motor :eyes: , if this is what Gemini is bringing out, I wonder what the BIG players have to offer. |
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| Tony Morello |
| things are starting to look promising |
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| dj chex |
| Promising indeed. However, i still perfer my trusty 1200s and hopefully SSL. |
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| DJ 00 Tommy |
| so maybe gemini will no longer be the brand for a dj with a budget? |
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| bass.exe |
By Hybrid, do you mean that you can also play vinyls? if not the numark cdx already does this, even though it sucks.
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oops, I bothered to read the description again..answers my question. This looks pretty sweet.:) |
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| tu_face |
the cdx does not play vinyl. it just has a vinyl on the platter in order to get the same feel when scratching and cueing...
i would love to see if this thing is any good, looks like fun! |
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| dj_lane |
good idea, but it seems a bit weird.... it will most likely cost us over $1500
I'll say more when other people get to try this |
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| tu_face |
| the big question is, will the pitch control be analogue when in turntable mode? |
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| dukes |
hmmm will take alot to convince me of this thing. merging the 2 pieces of kit can make for many possable things to go wrong.
and more to the point can you mix record into cd on the same deck?!? |
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| DannyO |
| I dunno for sure, but it sounds like this thing might ship without the tonearm, so it is like a CDX, but has the option of adding on a tonearm for vinyl playback, cos it sounds like the straight arm is an option, but it could be that it ships with a S-shaped arm instead, who knows, I think this could be a good bit of kit, Gemini is capable of making something good, and I think now there starting to do that, as for the pitch control, I think that will still be analogue, but in afew days we will know for sure. |
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