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Loading ...The Pitch: After the original Pacemaker offered a turntable, mixer and an entire digital music collection to music pros - with the expected premium price — the second-gen device sets its sights on the mass market. Instead of passively listening to your music, get involved mixing, blending and generally enjoying it.
Pros: It’s Paul van Dyk in your pocket: everything you’d expect from a full tables-worth of DJing equipment, including dynamic beat detection, auto-cue, and audio effects that will appeal to both beginners and Ibiza-veterans. Once you’ve mixed, mangled, and generally made it your own, share your new track on the Tonium messageboards.
Cons: You’ll look like Dick Van Dyke when you start fondling the decks on the top-deck of the bus: it’s tough to look cool when scratching. Bigger than an iPhone, and closer to a PSP in scale, you’ll need deep pockets to not only carry the Pacemaker but to buy it in the first place. Expect to pay around $500.
Recommendation: Bulky and just a little geeky it may be, but the Pacemaker’s potential for musical modification tips it through into the next round. Never before have Enya and Nas sounded so happy together.
