Users have a ball with Stanton DFX-1

Stanton have announced that the DFX-1, the market's first trackball controlled audio signal processor, has begun shipping.
Exposing the DJ to a new level of audio effects control, the DFX-1 features 85 basic and combination effect presets, which are synchronized to any audio source on-the-fly using Stanton’s advanced BPM engine. Designed for both live and recording applications, the DFX-1 has both RCA & 1/4 " connections — a first for tabletop DJ effects.
Since the trackball's X-axis and Y-axis allow control of separate effect parameters, the user can simultaneously control the effect delay time and feedback on the filter effects, while using a wide smooth sweep.
The trackball will allow the operator to start with his favourite presets — such as Echo, Stereo Pan, Transformer, Flanger, Filter, Auto-Filter, Reverb, and Pitch Shifter — and deviate from there to create even more dynamic effects. A quick spin of the trackball will create hyper filter effects or a tour around the globe will deliver more transitional fluid effects.
Features on the DFX-1 include:

• BPM counter features three BPM range settings and tap function
• Advanced BPM engine synchronizes the effects to the beat of the music
• 5-Beat Selector buttons instantly change the effects speed to create different rhythmic patterns of effects
• Bright LCD screen displays selected preset, type of effect, BPM count and exact point of X /Y parameters
• Dry/Wet Mix control

Stanton Magnetics was founded in 1946, with its roots in the cartridge and styli industry. Stanton is a leader in supplying quality products in the broadcast studio and recording industry, as well as the club and professional DJ markets.
Stanton Magnetics, www.stantonmagnetics.com
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