Numark NS7FX, V7 and X7

By Paul Dakeyne

January 13, 2010 | Posted in Music Technology

Numark have today announced 3 exciting new digital DJ products at NAMM, 2010. Part of the ’7′ family, first up is the single platter DJ controller, the Numark V7. Very much based on the concept of one unit handling both software decks, pioneered by the sleek and aesthetic EKS Otus , the V7 lifts its main design with inspiration from the previous, dual-decked Numark NS7.

Inherited from that particular model no doubt will be the 10X faster than MIDI response within the platter torque specifications of the platter. In simpler terms, that’s ruddy fast when at the hands of an experienced turntablist. Serato Itch software is also included, with the hardware reaching 24-bit audiophile-grade audio and working with all DJ mixers. On-board effects complete this new unit and a dual deck USB functiuon enables seamless hand-off between two DJ’s.

Next up is the Numark X7, a four channel, 24-bit digital club mixer. This is a rugged, heavy steel constructed unit with premium knobs and faders and a CP Pro crossfader to boot. Following Numark’s current trend of unifying two DJ’s performances, the X7 has dual USB interfaces to accommodate such scenarios.

Seamless digital connection to the above V7 deck is provided, as is an advanced filter and effects bank for further creative expression. A handy on-screen parameter adjustment, function assign and visual effect control further adds to the usefulness of this new digital DJ delight and it appears from the press release we’ve seen that it is user configurable too.

The final sibling in this new extended digital family is the NS7′s bigger brother, the Numark NS7 FX. and looks like a super-charged version of the already excellent original. Features of this dual-deck, FX unit, mixer and Serato combi are listed as:

• Motorized, direct-drive DJ software-control system with FX
• Includes Serato ITCH software and NSFX effects controller
• 24-bit audiophile-grade audio
• High-resolution USB-MIDI interface
• Mouse-free library navigation
• Strip Search virtual needle drop
• Integrated laptop stand
• Free, high resolution tracks through Whitelabel.net
• NS7 CASE also available

About Paul Dakeyne

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Paul Dakeyne is a DJ/Producer who has dedicated the past two decades of his life to dance music production and DJ'ing. For six years, he toured globally for the world famous Ministry of Sound and has played DJ sets for the likes of U2 and for the legendary, Kraftwerk, Although remixing around 250 records in his career, as an artist in his own right, Paul landed one of dance music's seminal crossover moments with his "18 Strings' monster hit by Tinman - scoring a UK top ten in 1994. He also co-wrote and produced the music for BBC's Watchdog and Crimewatch when they were both revamped in 2001 and '06 respectively. His other career highlights have included an A&R stint for Mercury Records, lecturing in 'DJ culture and music technology' and creating mash-up mixes for Radio 1's, Chris Moyles. Paul joined the DV group in 2003 leading to his role as blog and feature author here at the DV Mag.

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Tags: deck, digital DJ, effects unit, mixer, NS7FX, numark, platter, V7, X7

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