CyberStep has announced KDJ-ONE, which is described as "a first of its kind DAW touchscreen smartbook featuring an advanced synthesizer, sequencer, and multitrack audio editing with ACIDized WAV support". CyberStep, Inc. will be exhibiting the KDJ-ONE at the NAMM Show 2011 (January 13th – 16th, 2011, Anaheim Convention Center, CA, USA), booth #1570, Hall E. KDJ-ONE's prototype will be available in the booth.
Built-in speakers, mic, WLAN, and lithium battery make KDJ-ONE a completely portable and wireless handheld production environment. Additionally, a high precision vibration system adds unique force feedback to your music creating experience. KDJ-ONE can also be used as a VST instrument, or a controller for other DAW software.
The KDJ-ONE features combination of multi-touch screen, keypad, and jog dial allows for a fluid and intuitive control system unlike that of any existing hardware or software. It runs Intel MeeGo Handset Edition as its OS, and supports all of MeeGo's features including web browser, Skype, media player, and more. This new digital audio workstation is built-in KDJ2 Synth features 10 synthesis algorithms, 20 effects, 7 filters, and 4 modulation units including step modulation.
Further features include ACID formatted samples may be loaded directly into KDJ-ONE's audio tracks and time-stretched just as in ACID; likewise, patterns created with the KDJ-ONE may be exported directly to ACIDized WAV format. The 6 track pattern sequencer includes automation/motion sequencing, loop recording, step recording, piano roll, and all other standard sequencer features.
The KDJ-ONE also features a Unique Song Mode that allows DJ-style mixing of two patterns in real time and may be used as a VST instrument via built-in wireless LAN; internal settings and data are also editable from the computer. The high precision "QW" vibration system sends vibrations from your music directly to your fingertips, adding a whole new element of force feedback to your music production experience; the vibration system even works with KDJ's built-in games.
Pricing has not been announced. Specifications are available here.
