[DJ FileSpnR] did a number on this IDJ Live hardware to make room for an integrated iPad. Those that have seen the hardware before may not even recognize it. In stock condition the controller has two turn-table actuators with cross-fader control in between them. The iPad perches on top like a book, making it a fairly bulky setup.
In its hacked format, the device is much more mobile. The physical turntables have been removed, and the center console was moved to one side. This leaves just enough room to fit the iPad 2 (the original iPad is probably too thick for this to work). A cresent of the original turn table bezel has been retained to clamp the iPad in place, and to protect the dock connector at the same time. Now the touchscreen serves as turntable control, with physical sliders to the right which mange the cross-fading.
Check out the video after the break where the DJ explains his alterations and demonstrates the finished project.
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physical turntable things are much much easier to scratch on than an ipad…
if he gutted his, i’d imagine not.
hm… i guess..
but in my experience, ipad and ipod scratching is a pain to do, and physical turntable thingies are easier and more responsive. Idk about the ones on here though…
DJing on these things is a pain, and the iPad integration is a gimmick. Touch screen control inherently lacks any way to develop muscle memory, which is key to a spontaneous artistic performance, rather than mechanical DJ set.
Personally, I like my Novation Twitch controller. It has the right blend of Touch sensitive controls, buttons, and trigger pads.
Hey laptop (pad) DJ, your girlfriend prefers 12 inches.
It’s not a gimmick. The decks in the apps are more responsive that the physical decks of the IDJ Live, and you can see them moving, so you have a visual reference.
As for muscle memory, scratching these days is more crossfader focused, which is why I created this.
Keep an eye peeled for more physical crossfader devices being officially built by DJ companies.
Thanks for posting it up hackaday!!
I love all sorts of custom work, and I think what you did to fit the iPad 2 is awesome. Looks like it was made that way.
I don’t kong what is it?
Here’s the new link for my explanation video. Sorry, the other one was removed, we had some “issues” hahaha :( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwTS3BwJdc8