Digital DJ Turntable

Daniel Gomez-Ibanez writes "I made a digital turntable - it stores digital audio and plays it back like a record player. This lets you scratch the audio from a CD. I like it because there's no 'computer' involved- a four year old can figure it out. There's a description here." Daniel also has a more descriptive web page on the inspiration and design of this beast.

Comments

FinalScratch already does this

[Xcott R13, 3(0,R4)]

FinalScratch does the same thing, without any special sensors or electronics. You just use your standard turntable, a vinyl LP with a special audio signal, and plug the output into your computer. Software does the rest.

IMHO this is the best solution, because software (and disk space) is much easier to upgrade. Plus, you don't need to find space for One More Gadget. Instead you can slake your gadgethirst by purchasing a niftier computer.

Re:News?

[Verizon Guy]

That's the insightful comment I've read all day. All EEs should start submitting their projects to Slashdot! Tomorrow on Slashdot: John Doe creates a blinking LED, story at 11!

American DJ has had a comparible product for a while--it uses an actual turntable... but if you're going to do anything remotely serious... nothing beats a Pioneer CDJ-1000! Sure, it doesn't actually rotate, and whiners can complain all they want, but you get superior control. This thing can even wash the dishes with a simple mod!