Griffin Technology Announces Updated Universal Mobile Devices
iTrip Auto HandsFree
Griffin’s trend-setting iTrip FM transmitter technology has been brought together with an intuitive handsfree microphone, so users can talk on their mobile phone without taking their attention off the road. iTrip Auto HandsFree gets its power from the car’s 12 volt accessory socket, and includes a USB port for charging a mobile device with its own charging cable. And of course, iTrip Auto HandsFree includes all the features and innovation the iTrip product line is known for, like SmartScan™ easy one-button setup, SmartSound™ audio enhancement, user-customizable presets, and stereo/mono listening modes.
The handsfree control mic clips to a lapel, or attaches to any nonporous surface in the car with an included adhesive pad, and gives users fingertip control to answer calls when they come in. iTrip Auto HandsFree is a perfect in-car solution for a wide variety of devices, including iPod and iPhone, and most MP3 players and smartphones, including those made by Microsoft, Samsung, BlackBerry, HTC, LG, Motorola, Palm, and others.
Key Features:
iTrip FM transmitter
SmartScan easy one-button setup
SmartSound audio enhancement
Handsfree control mic
USB power plug for USB-rechargeable devices
Works through the mobile device’s headphone jack
WindowSeat HandsFree
WindowSeat mounts an iPod touch, iPhone, BlackBerry, or other mobile device at eye level on the car’s windshield or dashboard, putting street maps, directions, and more safely in view and within reach. The easily adjustable mounting bracket holds the device securely—even if the device is in a case—and a thumb release allows quick removal upon arrival at the destination. WindowSeat HandsFree comes packaged with a handsfree microphone for phone calls and recording, and an auxiliary audio cable for a clean, noise-free connection to the car stereo’s AUX-in jack.
Also available is WindowSeat AUX, the same versatile windshield and dashboard mount, without the handsfree microphone.
Key Features:
Secure, adjustable mounting bracket accommodates many devices and cases
High-grip silicone suction cup attaches to windshields easily and stays put
Self-adhesive mount for dashboard
Easy, worry-free installation
Accommodates recharging by Griffin’s PowerJolt auto charger
Compatible with: iPod touch, iPhone, and most smartphone devices by Sony, Samsung, BlackBerry, HTC, LG, Motorola, and Palm
Audio Suite Including WavePad, MixPad, RecordPad Switch and Zulu Now Complete for Mac Users
NCH Software, the leading provider of audio, video, business and telephony/VoIP tools and utilities worldwide, today announced that its Zulu Virtual DJ software is now available for the Mac, completing a full Mac version of the NCH Audio Suite.
Zulu for Mac provides all the same powerful features professional and amateur Disc Jockeys alike have relied on in the Windows version. Users can drag and drop music files anywhere on the Zulu D J Software interface and preview tracks before they play, and then mix music while adding special effects such as distortion, reverb, and delay on the fly.
Zulu allows for a wide range of control over a playlist, from AutoPlay mode for hands-off mixing, to powerful tools for more advanced disc jockeys including real-time pitch and tempo control, cue points, and an effects rack. With Zulu’s advanced automatic beat detection and cross-fading between decks, users can easily take their DJ skills to the next level. Additional features include:
Keyboard ‘Hot Keys’ to control Zulu DJ Software
Loop sections within a track
Separate audio output for headphones
Can be used alone or with any USB mixing console
Zulu supports most audio file formats and integrates with the rest of the NCH Audio Suite for all your audio needs, which includes WavePad audio editor, MixPad multitrack recorder and mixer, RecordPad audio recorder, and Switch audio file converter.
Griffin Technology Unveils Latest Creations for iPad
Griffin Technology Inc., maker of ingenious ways to power, play, protect, and connect, today announced their latest creations for iPad™. The new devices are versatile solutions for presentation, power, and protection: Loop™ stand for iPad, PowerBlock® Plus charger for iPad, 3 Meter USB to Dock Cable, and Elan Passport Nylon case for iPad.Usain Bolt releases Golden Apple
The Olympic 100m and 200m Gold medallist has released a “Usain Bolt Gold iPod” complete with signature laser engraved onto its back case and famous “pulling of the bow” pose.iPod nano 5G case with Antimicrobial protection
- Adjustable armband strap sports a breathable soft-silicone inner band (comfort zone) for anti-slip support
- The nano silicone protector guards against scratches, moisture and bumps
- Integrated click wheel protector keeps it safe and dry
- Made with Microban® antimicrobial protection, which inhibits the growth of microbes and the creation of odor and stain causing bacteria
Available at: www.iskin.com, Apple retail stores and other participating authorized iSkin retailers worldwide
Introducing “Delicious Vinyl DJ” – The First IPhone Game from legendary Hip-Hop label Delicious Vinyl!
Ever wanted to step into the DJ booth and get the party started right? Then “Bust-a-Move,” do the “Wild Thing” and pour some “Funky Cold Medina,” as Delicious Vinyl DJ puts you in control of the dance floor. Delicious Vinyl and Ten23 Software are proud to announceDelicious Vinyl DJ a new music rhythm game exclusively available now for the iPhone and iTouch downloadable from the iTunes App Store.
Delicious Vinyl DJ puts anyone with an iPhone inside the DJ booth and behind the decks cutting and scratching in real time across the greatest golden era hip-hop tracks ever! Don’t just play along with the song, bust a move out of the living room and work that cut! Get the party started anywhere! Match multi-colored notes as they scroll from top to bottom of the screen and trigger scratches on two turntables with a thumb twist or tap a button on the mixer in time with the music to score points. Craft the perfect beat and set a new high score. Just like a real DJ, increased accuracy determines how fresh and tight the mix will sound and gets you more points. Delicious Vinyl DJ delivers the party to wherever you are – no peripherals or add-ons necessary!
Custom Scratches on Delicious Vinyl DJ were created by renowned turntablist and legendary Los Angeles DJ M. Walk. At 16 he became a Mixmaster on KDAY, L.A.’s first strictly hip hop radio station. He laid down scratches on Tone Loc’s single “Wild Thing” and became a go-to musician at the original Delicious Vinyl recording studio. M. Walk then traveled the world as tour DJ for Tone Loc, MC Hammer, and The Pharcyde. Combining the golden era hip hop experience with cutting edge turntable techniques, M. Walk has now created a new palette of scratches especially for Delicious Vinyl DJ.
Delicious Vinyl DJ Song List
Young MC, “Bust A Move”
Tone Loc, “Funky Cold Medina”
Tone Loc, “Wild Thing (Peaches RMX)”
The Pharcyde, “Passin’ Me By”
Masta Ace, “Born To Roll”
Mr. Vegas (feat. Pitbull & Lil’Jon), “Pull Up (Club Mix)”
Fatlip, “What’s Up Fatlip? (Breakbot RMX)”
Masta Ace, “Slaughtahouse (Eminem RMX)”
Frank Nitt (feat. DJ Quik & J. Black), “L.O.V.E.”
Bobby Evans, “Freak-A-Zoid Robotz”
Key Features:
* Scratch and trigger samples in real time using two touch turntables and a mixer
* First iPhone DJ game with actual scratching
* Be a DJ – don’t just drop the track, add to it and make it yours! For more than just tapping!
* Listen for the groove, if you don’t spin or sample correctly, the scratches and samples won’t sound fresh!
* DVDJ features 10 songs from Delicious Vinyl – three Platinum selling #1 singles, block rocking remixes, and classic Hip Hop hits!
* Each track features 3 levels of difficulty per song
* Custom scratches by DJ M-Walk
* New songs and downloadable content coming soon!
iSkin Vibes for iPod nano (5G)
The iSkin Vibes for iPod nano is a soft and flexible crystal-clear protector etched in one of four designer patterns. This allows for the iPod nano’s natural color to shine through, while creating an elegant, chic and fashionable makeover. Lightweight and slim-fitting, the iSkin Vibes arrives with an array of rich features including: a safety wrist-strap that keeps owners and their beloved iPod nano stylishly connected, an integrated hard screen protector that helps shield the glass screen from cracks and scratches, and compatibility with the lightweight iSkin DuoBand for iPod nano (5G) armband accessory, which is also released today and sold separately.
The iSkin Vibes comes in four pattern options designed to give the iPod nano a noticeably elegant touch of class: Croc, Enchanted, Ivy and Orbitz. It is available at www.iSkin.com, Apple retail stores and other participating Authorized iSkin retailers worldwide for an MSRP of $24.99 (USD).
New iPhone App Discoverability Tool Revolutionizing How to Find and Share iPhone Apps
With tens of thousands of available apps, many iPhone users have a difficult time finding new ones. Now there is a solution. Yappler.com Sync is an innovative discoverability tool that lets iPhone users share a list of apps they use with friends. Each list that’s created and shared is like a personal recommendation of those apps. It’s also fun to show off the apps you’re using and to see what the Top iPhone Apps are.
Yappler.com Sync creates a list of apps and automatically keeps it updated when new ones are downloaded or deleted. Users can then share the list on social networks like Twitter, Facebook and MySpace. There’s also an option to embed the list on your webpage, a great tool for bloggers.
This is the new way to discover and share iPhone applications.
With so many available apps—more than 80,000 in the Apple App Store– it is getting more difficult for users to find an app they like or to keep up with new ones. The app discoverability tool Yappler.com Sync makes the iPhone user’s experience easier, more efficient and shareable.
New version 2.0 has been updated with an even better interface, improved speed and more control over the sync process.
“”I AM T-PAIN” NOW AVAILABLE FOR APPLE IPHONE AND IPOD TOUCH
Multi-platinum artist/producer T-Pain has announced the release of “I Am T-Pain,” a groundbreaking musical app that delivers the same robotic Auto-Tune effect he uses on his signature vocals to the masses. The app, which T-Pain developed with Smule, incorporates Antares Technologies Auto-Tune effect. “I Am T-Pain” debuted in the iTunes App Store last week and rocketed to No. 1 in the United States, making it the most successful music artist app ever released for the iPhone or iPod touch.
“I Am T-Pain” is an interactive karaoke musical experience that allows users to sing and record like T-Pain. Users can either sing T-Pain’s lyrics over instrumental tracks, improvise their own freestyle verses, or sing along with T-Pain and other artist vocals all in T-Pain’s signature Auto-Tune style. Users can also then publish their recordings by emailing them to friends or by making their performances available to a global audience via Facebook and Myspace.
With “I Am T-Pain,” the hip-hop superstar’s vocal style is merely a couple of taps away. All users have to do is sing into the microphone and Auto-Tune’s voice corrective features will make them sound like a star.
“Now you can actually be T-Pain,” laughs the famed artist/producer, “which already is the most awesome thing in the world. You can become a singer just like everybody else and basically be the life of the party.”
“The thrill is instantaneous,” says Smule CTO and co-founder Dr. Ge Wang. “We’re excited to see how many users are already embracing the app, and posting their own creations all over the Internet! Imagine waking up one morning, opening your mouth, and being able to sing like your favourite artist. This is what you get with ‘I Am T-Pain.’ It’s an experience you won’t want to miss!”
iSkin BTS Contest: giving away a MacBook and more
Hey – iSkin has posted their Ultimate Back-to-School contest on their website today, where one of you could win an awesome prize package worth $2,500 USD. Entries will be accepted till 11:59 PM EST on September 15, 2009. All entrants must reside in the Continental US or Canada. www.iskin.com/backtoschool for more info.
The grand prize winner will receive:
1 MacBook
1 iPod Touch
1 Mighty Mouse
1 ProTouch Vibes for MacBook
1 ProTouch for Mighty Mouse
1 iSkin touch Vibes for iPod Touch 2G
1 iSkin Soho case for MacBook
Cerulean F1 + TX Bluetooth Set
Also, ten second place winners will each receive an iSkin eGift Card valued at $50. All who enter will get 50 free downloads from emusic.
I could really use a USB Turntable like this…
Vinyl is back in style, along with those trusty turntables from the early days. But times have changed and now you can enjoy that warm, rich sound of a vinyl record on your iPod.
The recently introduced Stanton T.55 USB is a reliable and user-friendly belt-drive turntable that features a straight tone arm, which give the unit superior tracking. Features include a USB and RCA output so you can easily use the deck to transfer the music on your vinyl records onto your PC or MAC to create music files for use with CDs or MP3 players. Also included is the software needed to transfer and edit the music files, so you can remove any pops and clicks that are common when playing vinyl. The T.55 USB comes with the professional Stanton 500.v3 cartridge for ideal sound quality and perfect compatibility. Not just a tool for vinyl transfer, this deck is also a perfect fit for the novice or intermediate level DJ. The Stanton T.55 retails for $199.
Vinyl sales have grown 15% year-over-year in 2007 and 89% in 2008. Recently, major record labels have re-mastered and re-released marquee titles with their original artwork and packaging.*
*Fact & figures taken from the article “Best Buy is turning the tables with vinyl” printed in the NY Post on 4/27/2009
