![]() While on the subject of DJAY 2 it is worth noting that Algoriddim have done a top-notch job with their latest release, which is now nothing short of excellent and is an app that iPad owning DJs ignore at their own peril - especially given the rather reasonable purchase price of under seven pounds. Out of the box Beatpad is optimised for controlling Algoriddim's newly-improved DJAY 2 software and has been designed to take full advantage of the tasty new features on offer in this latest version. But its primary role is as an iPad DJ controller, which is made perfectly clear by the iPad dock at the top of the control surface.Īdding further to the professional set of features is an onboard audio interface that will also work with iOS apps, as well as PC or Mac programs. The Beatpad is a MIDI controller which means that it is compatible with a whole range of DJ software on both PC and Mac platforms. Reloop have seen this gap in the market and are one of the first to take on the challenge of producing a professional DJ controller for the iPad. Just like in the opening hours of a club night where everyone is waiting to see who will be the first person on the dancefloor, manufacturers have been waiting to see who will move first. ![]() When it comes to iPad DJ controllers what the niche manufacturers have pitched for is far removed from the professional DJ circuit: iPad DJ controllers are seen at house parties, not in the DJ booth of clubs like Fabric. So why is it that the iPad has, as yet, failed to gain a proper foothold in DJ booths when, given its size and weight, it could make the perfect companion for life on the road? While there are a few factors at play here - not least of which is the fact that DJs can be notoriously stubborn and nostalgic, with some still insisting on transporting large heavy plastic discs across the planet - possibly the largest hurdle the iPad faces before it is taken seriously is the lack of truly professional controllers. In more recent times the iPad has seen serious DJ apps released to suit all tastes, styles and budgets. ![]() In the four years since the release of the first iPad there has been a steady stream of music-making and DJing apps that have got increasingly better as the hardware has improved. ![]()
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