Since the advent of the CD format
in the DJ realm, performance DJs have only dreamed of
a solution that would combine the classic feel of a
turntable with the ability to play both CDs and vinyl.
With the release of the Gemini CDT-05, that dream
has now become a reality, with the ability to play
both vinyl, as well as to play CDs with the
hands-on control of a full size direct drive platter.
The CDT-05's sturdy aluminum platter is driven by a CPU-controlled
high-torque direct drive motor, perfectly suited towards vinyl playback or
CD manipulation. In both analog (vinyl) and digital (CD)
modes, DJs are provided with a variable pitch control, with
selectable ranges of 4, 8, 16, or 50 percent, along
with pitch bend function as well as master tempo.
Additionally, 3 DSP effects (Filter, Zoom, and Echo) with variable
parameter and a forward/reverse switch can be accessed in either
mode. During CD playback, the CDT-05 affords 3 hot
starts, frame accurate cue, and seamless loop, for ultimate flexibility
in the digital domain. The motor can also be
disengaged, for DJs that prefer CD decks with a passive,
non-motor driven platter. Vinyl DJs will appreciate the removable,
virtually unskippable straight tonearm system (sold separately) as well as
the versatility of having an all-in-one unit to move forward
with the digital revolution, while preserving the legacy of vinyl.
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