Review: Casio Trackformer XW-DJ1
The Trackformer XW-DJ1 is a cool new DJ controller by Casio equipped with a 7-inch disc so you can scratch. Trackformer gives DJs the power to control the djay app, which allows you to mix together your favorite tunes and add effects. One exciting feature of the djay app is the fact that you can load and mix music from Spotify, which makes the Trackformer XW-DJ1 one of the world's first streaming DJ controllers. Best of all, the Trackformer XW-DJ1 is portable, can be powered by batteries and fea
Remix and Scratch
There are two interesting ways that you can use the Trackformer XW-DJ1 to DJ. The first method involves using the Trackformer XW-DJ1 together with the djay app, and selecting two of your fav tunes to mix together. The second scenario involves playing music from your collection using the djay app, and using the 7” platter to add percussive scratches. Both ways are a lot of fun!
Intuitive Control
The Trackformer XW-DJ1 integrates flawlessly with the djay app; all I needed to do was to install the djay app on my iPhone and plug it into the controller with the included USB adapter cable. The Trackformer XW-DJ1 has a unique shape and its design allows for either right-handed or left-handed DJs to use it with ease. You simply rotate the controller so that your predominant hand is on the platter, and select the left scratch (if you use your left hand to scratch on the platter) or right scratc
Spotify Integration
One of the features I was most impressed with on the Trackformer XW-DJ1 is its ability to mix music from Spotify. The djay app allows you to select music from Spotify, a popular streaming service. This gives DJs the ability to play songs that they don't own digital copies of, which means access to a much larger music collection. In order to use this feature to its full potential, you'll need to have a rock solid, high speed internet connection. This feature truly makes the Trackformer XW-DJ1 a r
Scratch Platter
Another great feature of the Trackformer XW-DJ1 is the scratch platter, which will appeal to turntablists and scratch enthusiasts. Due to its well-thought out design, DJs can scratch with ease using either hand on the platter. The seven-inch style platter has a vinyl-like feel to it, and while it's not quite the same as vinyl, you can perform scratches that can sound pretty clean if you practice your technique. The cross fader is nice and loose, and turntablists will appreciate how easy it is to
On the Go
Weighing in at approximately 1.1 kg (without batteries) the Trackformer XW-DJ1 is a lightweight, portable controller that can easily be taken with you to house parties, gigs or over to a buddies' for a jam session. You can power the unit with batteries, which makes the Trackformer XW-DJ1 the first new 'laptop style' DJ controller for the next generation of DJs! It has its own on-board speaker (which can be turned on or off) or you can also use the RCA audio outputs to plug it into a larger sound
Wrap Up
Overall, the Trackformer XW-DJ1 totally rocks as a DJ controller for the forward-thinking DJ. Its ability to let you mix music from either your iTunes library or Spotify, as well as scratch tracks makes it an exciting controller for DJs of all levels to use. If you're looking for a DJ controller that's fun to use, easy to travel with and has a cool futuristic design, you'll find everything you're looking for in the Trackformer XW-DJ1. Now go get yourself one and let the party rockin' begin!
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