Michael Cullen's BPM Log I'm off to BPM in about an hour, and thought I'd keep you guys posted over the next 4 days for those of you who can't attend!
Updates will start flowing at speed tomorrow morning from 10am onwards; I'm performing in the Denon DJ competition (thanks to you guys), but the rest of the time I'll be checking out the stands and seminars, as well as keeping an eye out for any new or updated products of course
This will be a PHOTO HEAVY thread, and when I get back I should have a fair amount of video for you guys too |
Doreen Schurle
15.09.2013 |
Originally Posted by trux
the reloop turntable looks completely droolworthy. but... i believe i'll hang onto my m3ds
michael, any chance you can get some info on the reloop keypad? interested in the build quality mainly.
The keyboard section feels... well... keyboardy, which to me isn't a good thing (I prefer fully weighted stage pianos/master keyboards), but the unit itself is solid and the pads are awesome. Kinda a cross between MPC pads and the ones on the Reloop Contour; they have a satisfying click when depressed but they're also velocity sensitive. To me, having that click is important because it gives you tactile/audible feedback that you've actually hit the key. They're also backlit so the transparent sections (edges and little number squares on the pads) light up when hit.
Considering the price ( |
Doreen Schurle
15.09.2013 |
Originally Posted by trux
the reloop turntable looks completely droolworthy. but... i believe i'll hang onto my m3ds
michael, any chance you can get some info on the reloop keypad? interested in the build quality mainly.
The keyboard section feels... well... keyboardy, which to me isn't a good thing (I prefer fully weighted stage pianos/master keyboards), but the unit itself is solid and the pads are awesome. Kinda a cross between MPC pads and the ones on the Reloop Contour; they have a satisfying click when depressed but they're also velocity sensitive. To me, having that click is important because it gives you tactile/audible feedback that you've actually hit the key. They're also backlit so the transparent sections (edges and little number squares on the pads) light up when hit.
Considering the price ( |
Doreen Schurle
15.09.2013 |
Originally Posted by trux
the reloop turntable looks completely droolworthy. but... i believe i'll hang onto my m3ds
michael, any chance you can get some info on the reloop keypad? interested in the build quality mainly.
The keyboard section feels... well... keyboardy, which to me isn't a good thing (I prefer fully weighted stage pianos/master keyboards), but the unit itself is solid and the pads are awesome. Kinda a cross between MPC pads and the ones on the Reloop Contour; they have a satisfying click when depressed but they're also velocity sensitive. To me, having that click is important because it gives you tactile/audible feedback that you've actually hit the key. They're also backlit so the transparent sections (edges and little number squares on the pads) light up when hit.
Considering the price ( |
Doreen Schurle
15.09.2013 |
Originally Posted by trux
the reloop turntable looks completely droolworthy. but... i believe i'll hang onto my m3ds
michael, any chance you can get some info on the reloop keypad? interested in the build quality mainly.
The keyboard section feels... well... keyboardy, which to me isn't a good thing (I prefer fully weighted stage pianos/master keyboards), but the unit itself is solid and the pads are awesome. Kinda a cross between MPC pads and the ones on the Reloop Contour; they have a satisfying click when depressed but they're also velocity sensitive. To me, having that click is important because it gives you tactile/audible feedback that you've actually hit the key. They're also backlit so the transparent sections (edges and little number squares on the pads) light up when hit.
Considering the price ( |
Doreen Schurle
15.09.2013 |
Originally Posted by trux
the reloop turntable looks completely droolworthy. but... i believe i'll hang onto my m3ds
michael, any chance you can get some info on the reloop keypad? interested in the build quality mainly.
The keyboard section feels... well... keyboardy, which to me isn't a good thing (I prefer fully weighted stage pianos/master keyboards), but the unit itself is solid and the pads are awesome. Kinda a cross between MPC pads and the ones on the Reloop Contour; they have a satisfying click when depressed but they're also velocity sensitive. To me, having that click is important because it gives you tactile/audible feedback that you've actually hit the key. They're also backlit so the transparent sections (edges and little number squares on the pads) light up when hit.
Considering the price ( |
Doreen Schurle
15.09.2013 |
Originally Posted by trux
the reloop turntable looks completely droolworthy. but... i believe i'll hang onto my m3ds
michael, any chance you can get some info on the reloop keypad? interested in the build quality mainly.
The keyboard section feels... well... keyboardy, which to me isn't a good thing (I prefer fully weighted stage pianos/master keyboards), but the unit itself is solid and the pads are awesome. Kinda a cross between MPC pads and the ones on the Reloop Contour; they have a satisfying click when depressed but they're also velocity sensitive. To me, having that click is important because it gives you tactile/audible feedback that you've actually hit the key. They're also backlit so the transparent sections (edges and little number squares on the pads) light up when hit.
Considering the price ( |
Doreen Schurle
15.09.2013 |
Originally Posted by trux
the reloop turntable looks completely droolworthy. but... i believe i'll hang onto my m3ds
michael, any chance you can get some info on the reloop keypad? interested in the build quality mainly.
The keyboard section feels... well... keyboardy, which to me isn't a good thing (I prefer fully weighted stage pianos/master keyboards), but the unit itself is solid and the pads are awesome. Kinda a cross between MPC pads and the ones on the Reloop Contour; they have a satisfying click when depressed but they're also velocity sensitive. To me, having that click is important because it gives you tactile/audible feedback that you've actually hit the key. They're also backlit so the transparent sections (edges and little number squares on the pads) light up when hit.
Considering the price ( |
Doreen Schurle
15.09.2013 |
Originally Posted by trux
the reloop turntable looks completely droolworthy. but... i believe i'll hang onto my m3ds
michael, any chance you can get some info on the reloop keypad? interested in the build quality mainly.
The keyboard section feels... well... keyboardy, which to me isn't a good thing (I prefer fully weighted stage pianos/master keyboards), but the unit itself is solid and the pads are awesome. Kinda a cross between MPC pads and the ones on the Reloop Contour; they have a satisfying click when depressed but they're also velocity sensitive. To me, having that click is important because it gives you tactile/audible feedback that you've actually hit the key. They're also backlit so the transparent sections (edges and little number squares on the pads) light up when hit.
Considering the price ( |
Doreen Schurle
15.09.2013 |
Originally Posted by trux
the reloop turntable looks completely droolworthy. but... i believe i'll hang onto my m3ds
michael, any chance you can get some info on the reloop keypad? interested in the build quality mainly.
The keyboard section feels... well... keyboardy, which to me isn't a good thing (I prefer fully weighted stage pianos/master keyboards), but the unit itself is solid and the pads are awesome. Kinda a cross between MPC pads and the ones on the Reloop Contour; they have a satisfying click when depressed but they're also velocity sensitive. To me, having that click is important because it gives you tactile/audible feedback that you've actually hit the key. They're also backlit so the transparent sections (edges and little number squares on the pads) light up when hit.
Considering the price ( |
Sonja Roybal
15.09.2013 |
Originally Posted by mdcdesign
Congrats on making the finals. |
Doreen Schurle
15.09.2013 |
Originally Posted by trux
the reloop turntable looks completely droolworthy. but... i believe i'll hang onto my m3ds
michael, any chance you can get some info on the reloop keypad? interested in the build quality mainly.
The keyboard section feels... well... keyboardy, which to me isn't a good thing (I prefer fully weighted stage pianos/master keyboards), but the unit itself is solid and the pads are awesome. Kinda a cross between MPC pads and the ones on the Reloop Contour; they have a satisfying click when depressed but they're also velocity sensitive. To me, having that click is important because it gives you tactile/audible feedback that you've actually hit the key. They're also backlit so the transparent sections (edges and little number squares on the pads) light up when hit.
Considering the price ( |
Doreen Schurle
14.09.2013 |
Originally Posted by jdownesbaird
Wow. Price?
A lot. The RP-6000s are already expensive, these will be moreso.
But my god is it worth it.
They're basically 1200s but with a custom variant of the Super OEM motors, and a metric fuckton of MIDI controls on them. I'm gonna get some proper photos/video tomorrow, but EVERYTHING Reloop have brought out today is just mental.
Take the BeatPad for example... ignoring the fact it's iPad-compatible for the moment, they basically took a Jockey 3 - which I HONESTLY thought they couldn't improve on - added the even better jogs from the TM4, backlit them with multicolour LED rings a la CDJ2000s, added some mini performance pads with different modes, rejiggered the layout a bit, and ended up with something EPIC. Oh, and it does EVERYTHING it says on the front panel with just an iPad. It's literally insane.
I'm still pissed they didn't release a Contour MK2, but there's always NAMM...
Anyway, apologies for the lack of pics today; I had my first heat for the Denon DJ competition at 12:30, which I won and made it through to the final My other half recorded it on her phone, so will be uploading it when I get back home for you guys to see
Unfortunately, I was up against three other AMAZING guys in the final, and the judges said it's been the hardest year ever to judge. I didn't win, but got some fantastic compliments from the judging panel and only one bit of criticism (not enough looking up at the crowd), so it was a fantastic experience nonetheless |
Kristofer Krauel
14.09.2013 |
Originally Posted by Cook
Yeah, Those Midi turntables look sick, 0.2 sec start torque
I cant believe they are the first to integrate midi. Im seriously interested in how much they will cost. Look sweet and with an 11kg motor they will match technics easily. |
Neville Blackinton
15.09.2013 | Congrats! And thanks for posting |
Barton Rigazio
15.09.2013 | Hey man if you could fill us in with some of that Reloop Beatpad action that'd be tight! |
Sonja Roybal
15.09.2013 |
Originally Posted by mdcdesign
Congrats on making the finals. |
Doreen Schurle
15.09.2013 |
Originally Posted by trux
the reloop turntable looks completely droolworthy. but... i believe i'll hang onto my m3ds
michael, any chance you can get some info on the reloop keypad? interested in the build quality mainly.
The keyboard section feels... well... keyboardy, which to me isn't a good thing (I prefer fully weighted stage pianos/master keyboards), but the unit itself is solid and the pads are awesome. Kinda a cross between MPC pads and the ones on the Reloop Contour; they have a satisfying click when depressed but they're also velocity sensitive. To me, having that click is important because it gives you tactile/audible feedback that you've actually hit the key. They're also backlit so the transparent sections (edges and little number squares on the pads) light up when hit.
Considering the price ( |
Hellen Mindrup
15.09.2013 | Nice work m8 |
Trevor Domigan
15.09.2013 | Reloop has been doing really well lately IMO, sad though no 4channel controller was announced. Regarding the RP-8000, you guys are talking like it's something new, but by the looks of it (http://www.reloop.com/reloop-rp-8000) it's the same Super OEM as the previous ones in Reloop, Stanton.. Etc. Love the pads though, if I wasn't sitting on Stanton str.8 150's I would definitely get these ones! Way to go Reloop! |
Lorri Bobar
14.09.2013 | the reloop turntable looks completely droolworthy. but... i believe i'll hang onto my m3ds
michael, any chance you can get some info on the reloop keypad? interested in the build quality mainly. |
Tera Baragan
14.09.2013 | The last pic looks awesome! being a finalist is big ups in itself! |
Doreen Schurle
14.09.2013 |
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Doreen Schurle
14.09.2013 |
Originally Posted by jdownesbaird
Wow. Price?
A lot. The RP-6000s are already expensive, these will be moreso.
But my god is it worth it.
They're basically 1200s but with a custom variant of the Super OEM motors, and a metric fuckton of MIDI controls on them. I'm gonna get some proper photos/video tomorrow, but EVERYTHING Reloop have brought out today is just mental.
Take the BeatPad for example... ignoring the fact it's iPad-compatible for the moment, they basically took a Jockey 3 - which I HONESTLY thought they couldn't improve on - added the even better jogs from the TM4, backlit them with multicolour LED rings a la CDJ2000s, added some mini performance pads with different modes, rejiggered the layout a bit, and ended up with something EPIC. Oh, and it does EVERYTHING it says on the front panel with just an iPad. It's literally insane.
I'm still pissed they didn't release a Contour MK2, but there's always NAMM...
Anyway, apologies for the lack of pics today; I had my first heat for the Denon DJ competition at 12:30, which I won and made it through to the final My other half recorded it on her phone, so will be uploading it when I get back home for you guys to see
Unfortunately, I was up against three other AMAZING guys in the final, and the judges said it's been the hardest year ever to judge. I didn't win, but got some fantastic compliments from the judging panel and only one bit of criticism (not enough looking up at the crowd), so it was a fantastic experience nonetheless |
Delena Katherman
15.09.2013 | Wow. Price? |
Lannie Kutay
14.09.2013 | oh dear god.....
Reloop.......He has risen!!!!! |
Kristofer Krauel
14.09.2013 |
Originally Posted by Cook
Yeah, Those Midi turntables look sick, 0.2 sec start torque
I cant believe they are the first to integrate midi. Im seriously interested in how much they will cost. Look sweet and with an 11kg motor they will match technics easily. |
Dione Haimes
14.09.2013 | Yeah, Those Midi turntables look sick, 0.2 sec start torque |
Brunilda Kora
14.09.2013 | Christ. Reloop is BRINGING IT at BPM.
This thread is gonna go wild... |
Dione Haimes
14.09.2013 | pics pics pics.com |
Kristofer Krauel
14.09.2013 | I assume you will be getting pics of your cables on the Reloop gear?! |
Doreen Schurle
14.09.2013 | Hotel is a fucking JOKE. The shower is basically IN the bedroom. Had no sleep last evening
, very angry now haha. Still, I'll be in a big hall filled with hopes and dreams in a minute |
Kristofer Krauel
13.09.2013 | Looking forward to the updates! REALLY want to see the RMX80 so get loads of pics.
Make the most of the freebies as well. I came back with 4 tshirts and a decksaver last time i went!!
PS: if thats your good lady friend you've done extremely well for yourself!! |
Danae Dumler
13.09.2013 | VDJ8 is still coming out soon supposedly, eh? |
Rosina Steinkuehler
13.09.2013 | Great - looking forward to the news and photos!! |
Oren Stunkel
13.09.2013 | I'm going to BPM on Sunday. |
Doreen Schurle
13.09.2013 |
Originally Posted by Karlos Santos
I'm gonna nick his camera
I didn't realise people came to BPM looking for a slap
Will do my best to get something from the VDJ boys Assuming you all mean Virtual DJ 8.0?
Our fail attempt at a cable version of that scene from Lady and the Tramp; didn't want to put any MORE of the thing in our mouths though lmao. |
Brunilda Kora
13.09.2013 |
video of VDJ8's presentation please! please! please! and have fun bro!
Yup. I'd love to see this too. |
nayit ruiz jaramillo
13.09.2013 | I'm gonna nick his camera |
Jonathan Chiuchiolo
13.09.2013 | video of VDJ8's presentation please! please! please! and have fun bro! |
Delena Katherman
13.09.2013 | Nice. Thanks, man. |
