The 2008 NAMM expo (National Association of Music Merchants) kicks off today in Anaheim, Calif., and with it comes a treasure trove of slick digital DJ gear. The first cool announcement to hit my in-box has to be the SC series, Stanton’s latest take on the laptop DJ interface.
Photo of Stanton’s SCS.1d virtual turntable controller.

At first glance, the SC setup looks like a traditional analog turntable and mixing board, but in reality it’s an all-digital system (look, Ma–no tonearm!) that makes DJing from your laptop a much more physical and engaging experience. The Stanton SC rig comes in two parts: the SCS.1d virtual turntable (£750 approx); and the SCS.1m virtual mixer (£500 approx). Both parts of the system are each rad in their own right, so here’s the breakdown on features (with photos).

Stanton’s SCS.1d virtual turntable is undoubtedly the most eye-catching of the pair, using a 10-inch, high-torque motorized platter covered in real vinyl. Continue reading at Crave…