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Beat Kangz Beat Thang Mobile Music Production System
Owner's manual
Specifications
Compatibility: PC and Mac
System Requirements: PC: Intel® Pentium® processor or greater; Windows XP or Vista; Mac: Intel®-based processor; OS X 10.4 or higher; 1GB RAM; 800MB free space on OS drive
UPC: 854381003002
This music production system feature an octave pad layout that lets you play beats or keys over 8 octaves and a 3.5" color TFT display for clear visibility. The MIDI and USB interfaces provide flexible connectivity options.
Product Features
USB and MIDI interfaces
Provide flexible connectivity options.
16 layers of velocity sensitivity
For precise control over the sound. Sixteen tracks with pad solo and mute for expanded control.
3.5" color TFT display
For clear visibility. Fully-illuminates control surface for easy operation in low-light situations.
32GB storage capacity
Supports dual Secure Digital memory card formats (not included).
Octave pad layout
With 8 banks lets you play beats or the keys over 8 octaves.
Built-in effects
Include filters, delays, reverb, chorus, disintegrator, overdrive, distortion, phaser, chorus/flanger, pitch shifter, vibrato vinyl and more. FX open-source LADSPA plug-ins allow future expandability.
Fully editable samples
With clear waveform view let you edit the start and end points. Normalize, reverse and resample functions help customize your sound.
Auto chop
Lets you create mash-up parts and custom kits from your samples.
Real-time sequencer
Allows you to create patterns using quantize, swing, individual bar and tap tempo functions and string them together in SONG mode.
Mod and pitch wheels
For simple sound adjustments.
Foot switch control
Through MIDI or 3-button 1/4" jack input for simple operation.
Posted by: RobC123 from Frederick, MD on 06/27/2012Although the unit has a couple of quirks, it sounds great and it is easy to use. The one thing I had a problem with was the terminology. An instrument and kit are one in the same. Midi setup was easy although the official video stated the to turn on the wrong midi input, so I went to user videos on you tube to figure that out. I bought a Novation Ultra Nova, which works well for the unit. The Beat Thang has very cool sounds. I was able to do basic beats and songs within two days of part-time use. It's a little pricey, but it's built like a tank and has cool lighting. Lithium Ion battery lasts a long time when not powering a keyboard.
2 out of 2 found this review helpful.
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Great Machine
5
Posted by: SeriousBlack from Tx on 03/01/2012Slow Teach Support... I need help now...... Not being able to get it makes me go to another machine or another program...... Having to go to something else lets me know that I don't need the Beat Thang for what I am working on at the time....... This lack of help will get it up on the shelf.....So far it's the tech support I will worn my friends about it.......
3 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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Beatin on Thangz
5
Posted by: ThaWiz78 from Las Vegas, NV on 02/08/2012It is what they say it is and more it's about time something came out for the people with ADD lol and true love and passion for the game or just messing around, and Its a monster!!!! When you put in all the other features Sampling,Auto Chop,16 trk,and effects it's power house workstation period.
4 out of 9 found this review helpful.
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Hottest Music Production Machine Around
5
Posted by: Madsyntis from Daytona Beach, FL on 01/26/2012I was one of the first to get the Beat Thang software, so I was waiting for this great hardware. So many sounds to choose from and you can download a free Dallas Austin sound pack to add to it. It must have over 4000 sounds with the free sound pack added on. All my other hardware is getting dusty because the Beat Thang does it all. I am really pleased that I finally have it! ATR- All 2 Real!
7 out of 8 found this review helpful.
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Excellent Choice/Best Drum Machine Unit
5
Posted by: pjblues from Wadsworth, Oh on 01/06/2012I have owned several drum machines over the years and none can touch the Beat Thang. This unit is rock solid in construction, ease of use, and sounds. The company even offers a library of tutorials for the customers. This is the future of drum machines. I really enjoy this unit and it works great in my environment.
9 out of 14 found this review helpful.
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It's finally here
5
Posted by: Ryan1845 from DC on 09/15/2011I'm giving this unit a glowing review as long as the company continues to evolve and upgrade the functionality of the device!
Other than that, beautiful work. This is a very capable, solidly built machine that runs off of a rechargeable lithium battery and produces sound quality > my MPC 5000. The Beat Thang has tank like all metal construction that integrates perfectly with the included DAW software. The feel of the pads = genius. Nice Thangs are expensive and you get what you pay for.
23 out of 47 found this review helpful.
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an outstanding product
5
Posted by: hipmama from georgia on 08/07/2011The Beat Thang is an answer to prayer for any musician wanting to put a little hop into their hip. I love the range of beats. Couldn't be better! Everyone who has an interest in music should check this out! I'm loving mine!!!
25 out of 54 found this review helpful.
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This is a killer. Does it all on every level.
5
Posted by: namedroppa from LA on 07/20/2011Game changer for beat making...music sequencing in general.
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