Numark unveils CD player with 12" motorized platter

At Musikmesse Frankfurt 2004, hall 5.1 stand B12, Numark debuts the CDX, a tabletop CD player with a motorized 12" platter that holds a vinyl record for the ultimate in vinyl scratch feel. Styled after Numark's flagship TTX turntable, the CDX features a 5.0 kgf/cm torque direct drive motor, aluminum platter, dual "battle-style" controls, and forward/reverse toggle. In addition, there is a superior VFD display, slot-load CD transport, CDR compatibility, and extensive DSP functionality. The CDX has several modes for scratching and looping, including auto beat matching and smart looping, which uses the Beatkeeper to make perfect loops every time. There is extensive cue store/recall with multiple sets for each CD. The CDX also incorporates many beat-synchronized digital effects such as sonar, slide, filter, echo, and chop. Effects can be manipulated with a separate control wheel interface. The CDX offers a pitch slider programmable up to ±100% pitch control, as well as a high-quality, 100% key lock. Numark CEO John E. "Jack" O'Donnell commented: "To say that the CDX 'emulates' a turntable is not quite accurate: mechanically, the CDX is a turntable. With the highest torque direct drive motor out there, a full size platter, and TTX turntable styling and control, the CDX feels as close as it gets to working with a record while using a CD. For the professional DJ who enjoys the convenience of CDs, while also desiring the feel of working with vinyl records, there is no longer a need for compromise."