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About Nextbeat

What is Nextbeat?
Nextbeat is a fully integrated professional DJ system, incorporating intuitive touch sensor controls and innovative live performance functions. Its wireless portable control unit enables performers to move free from the main device, resulting in more dynamic and energetic live performances, contrasting to the traditional style of DJs performing inside booths. nextbeat is not just a revolutionary interface, it is an instrument. DJs can create new, original, and intuitive music through playing nextbeat.

Which audio formats are supported?
Nextbeat supports digital formats such as MP3, WAV and AIFF, AAC-LC.

Is it necessary to connect nextbeat to a PC or a Mac to play the music?
No, Nextbeat is a stand-alone DJ device.

How do you transfer music into nextbeat?
Transfer your favorite sounds – by track or by music folder – into a Compact Flash card by a simple drag and drop.

Do you need to have two nextbeat to perform as a professional DJ?
One single nextbeat is offering you the performing features of two digital turntables, one mixer, one effector and one sampler.

Does it connect to the Internet?
No, it does not connect directly to the Internet.

How do you perform when you remove the portable unit?
Many functions required to perform is featured in the portable unit. By removing the portable unit, you can move around freely so you feel more of a connection with the audience.

What is the size and weight of the product?
It is a 30cm X 30cm record jacket size and weighs approximately 2.7kg.

Who is it targeted at?
Nextbeat is designed for professional DJs.

Did you get any feedback from professional DJs?
As Wacom we take a proactive approach to understand and meet out customers’ needs. International professional DJs are participating with the nextbeat design and development. Reactions from DJs have been very positive. Based on their comments and suggestions, we are working on implementing their wish list to make nextbeat even better.

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