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DENON DJ TO BUILD THE NEXT SERATO™ ITCH
CONTROLLER
— Denon DJ to launch the DN-HC5000, a dedicated USB Hardware/Software
DJ Controller with Sound Card —
ITASCA, IL, August 11, 2009 — Denon
DJ, a leading manufacturer of reliable, premium-grade DJ equipment,
has announced a partnership with Serato™
Audio Research, an acclaimed software developer specializing in
audio production and performance tools. As part of the new agreement,
Denon DJ and Serato have commenced work on a new Denon-branded ITCH
DJ controller, the DN-HC5000, which is scheduled to ship in Q4 2009.
Denon DJ joins a growing roster of hardware partners that
are working with Serato on the ITCH project, which is an integrated
software and hardware system designed to give music selectors and Mobile
Entertainers new kinds and levels of control. Serato ITCH software lets
DJs control their music from a computer, using purpose-built ITCH hardware.
The new Denon model will use a proprietary HIDI technology that Serato
developed to increase reliability and speed of communication between
their software and partnered hardware.
“We’re constantly working to be at the forefront
of new DJ technology,” says Silvio Zeppieri, Denon DJ brand manager.
“We’re very excited about our new DN-HC5000 and the close
working relationship we enjoy between our R&D department and the
Serato engineers.”
Commenting on their relationship with Denon DJ, Sam Gribben,
General Manager of Serato Audio Research, stated, “Denon DJ is
a well-respected professional brand that has revolutionized digital
DJing over the past 20 years. We are sure that customers will enjoy
their interpretation of what future DJs will be using to create their
art.”
The DN-HC5000 Controller is a rackmount digital DJ system
developed to work with Serato ITCH, an integrated software/hardware
system designed to give music selectors and Mobile Entertainers new
kinds of control. Benefiting from Serato’s HIDI technology to
improve speed and software/hardware communication, the DN-HC5000 is
a USB 2.0 MIDI controller with built-in 24-bit soundcard, compatible
for use with both PC and Mac®. Features include a multi-functional
touch sensitive jog disc, vibrant FL tube and text display and tactile
rubber controls.
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Photo files: DenonDJ_ITCH.JPG,
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management and distribution platforms for premium consumer, automotive,
commercial and professional audio and video businesses including Denon®,
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