Attigo TT
May 23rd, 2008The Attigo TT is digital DJ setup designed by Scott Hobbs, an Innovation Product Design student from the UK. There are already a few mp3 DJ mixing systems out there, but his is a little different. He didn’t use any breakthrought technology, just 2 touchscreens to manipulate a visualisation of audio files. He used Flash for the interface and Max/MSP to control the sound files. He has a lot of documentation on this project on his website. Honestly, I don’t think that it’s very innovative, but well done anyway. Hey it’s a functional prototype afterall.
May 25th, 2008 at 2:20 pm
I think this is actually extremely innovative since he is using existing methods in new ways. It’s interesting to see how this prototype came about: seeing the process from his perspective. Good work.
(DJ is pretty good too).
May 25th, 2008 at 5:22 pm
Sorry, but I have to disagree here … I don’t see any innovation, he just made a digital turntable, he didn’t really add anything to it. The DScratch application for the Nintendo DS has been around for almost a year now. Products like Traktor Scratch give the dj almost the same functionality without them having to replace their turntables.
And dj wise, well he’s ok …
What I like about this project is the fact that you can see the whole process and that he made working prototype. It will still take a lot of money and time to make it perfect.
May 28th, 2008 at 7:54 pm
Scott is on his way though.
The advantages of a technology such as the ATTIGO are undeniable…
1) Customizable - Views and functions are 100% customizable via software (unlike any other DJ hardware out there).
2) Control - Can double as a midi controller (much like Stanton SCS, Vestax VCI-100, etc..)
3) Visuals - Has an intrinsic visual appeal for the audience (and somewhat of a mystique).
4) Efficient - Theoretically it can perform the duties that several pieces of DJ gear do (if it’s designed right)
May 28th, 2008 at 11:40 pm
Like I said, I like the project.
The possibilities are there, did he mentioned those points in his documentation (I didn’t read it all)?
But why the classic 2 decks setup? Why the same functionality as a turntable in the demo videos? What about the lag you get with touchscreens? DJ’s don’t like lag …
Let’s say the final product is one touchscreen without any lag, then I can imagine this product. But isn’t then just a software product on a touchscreen laptop … it seems that Windows 7 will have this build in.
I was definitely more excited when I saw Final Scratch for the first time almost 10 years ago!
May 28th, 2008 at 11:50 pm
@Seno: I’ve just read the interview on your website. Nice read.
But really … an A?!? For 2 items would could easily fit in one.
Did I mention lag?