{"product_id":"cortex-hdc1000-digital-music-controller","title":"Cortex HDC1000 Digital Music Controller","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePowerful head for your digital DJ setup!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eIntelligent Music Database Management \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eThe HDC-1000 uses a database management system that allows the user to search through a massive library of music within seconds, by artist, title, genre, album, or even by string. \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePC-Based Database Creation \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eDatabases can be created via the rackmountable HDC unit or the PC application, allowing users to create and manage database files at a gig, or on a home computer with lightning-fast speed. \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSearch Options \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eThe cataloging system gives you several browsing options, including Search by Artist, Song, Title, Album, and Genre. This system allows users to search the same way they would using an iPod or similar portable music player. \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eString Search \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eUsers can search by a certain word or phrase to find tracks on their storage device, even if they're unsure of the name. When the user inputs a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gearclubdirect.com\/keyboards\/\"\u003ekeyword\u003c\/a\u003e, it will search all Artists, Titles, Albums, and Genres, and show all matches to that \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gearclubdirect.com\/keyboards\/\"\u003ekeyword\u003c\/a\u003e. For instance, searching for the word 'LOVE' might bring up (3) artists. It might also find (60) titles, (10) albums and (1) genre. The user can then select the artists, titles, albums, or genres from that list. \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCD-Audio Playback \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eNo need to abandon the CD collection, the HDC-1000 is able to play audio CDs with any compatible USB CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCD\/DVD Data Playback \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003ePlay back user-created CD-Rs or DVD-Rs loaded with MP3 or WAV music files using a compatible USB CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMain Playback Screen \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eThe brightly illuminated LCD main playback screen displays info on any track in the catalog, showing everything from the essentials such as artist, track title, pitch, time elapsed\/remaining to detailed information including file format (MP3 or WAV), genre, and track length. \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFile Explorer Mode \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eAllows users to browse through files and directories as if they were using a computer, showing them the directory structure and file names exactly as they exist on the audio storage device. DJs with their own organizational system can navigate it quicker than using the database. \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFirmware Upgradeable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eThe HDC's internal music management software can be upgraded simply by downloading new software from the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gearclubdirect.com\/brands\/Cortex.html\"\u003eCortex\u003c\/a\u003e website. \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eStorage Device Selection \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eTake a client's request from his iPod or USB memory flash drive, plug it in, and play it right away without having to reboot the unit. With 2 USB ports (and support for up to 4 devices when using a USB hub), the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gearclubdirect.com\/brands\/Cortex.html\"\u003eCortex\u003c\/a\u003e HDC unit allows users to connect and recognize multiple storage devices to access a variety of separate music databases simultaneously. \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCue Point Management \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eCue points can be set like a normal \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gearclubdirect.com\/cd-players\/\"\u003eCD player\u003c\/a\u003e, so that the DJ can return to a certain time in the track just by pressing a button. Cue points may also be saved permanently to the connected storage device, allowing them to load with a track automatically. \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePerformance Protection \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eEvery Cortex HDC unit features exclusive protection from accidental shutdown while playing, securing your precious digital files from sudden corruption and preserving your performance. To turn the unit off, simply press and hold the power button for more than 2 seconds. \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eKeyboard Support \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eQuickly find that hot new track in a massive library of music with just a few taps of a USB-compatible keyboard. \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eVBR \u0026amp; CBR File Support \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eThe HDC-1000 can play all your MP3's; CBR or VBR at any bitrate up to 320kbps. \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMulti-language Support \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eThe HDC-1000 music management system supports multiple languages including English, French, and Spanish. \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eUltra-fast Instant Start \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eFrom Cue to Start, get into the mix with no delay. \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eScratch Mode \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eCreate exciting transitions and effects by simply holding down the Jog Mode button for a moment to enter Scratch mode, users will be able to use the jog wheel to engage a scratch effect. \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWaveform Display Mode \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eVia the Cortex database software, available FREE from the Cortex website, HDC-1000 users will be able to create a waveform of each song on their USB storage device which can then be optionally selected to be displayed on the HDC-1000's LCD screen. \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSeamless Loop Feature \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eHDC-1000 users will now be able to seamlessly loop their favorite parts of a song with the touch of a button for more creative mixing possibilities.\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntelligent music database management\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePC-based database creation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSearch options\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eString search\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCD-audio playback\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCD\/DVD data playback\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLCD main playback screen\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFile explorer mode\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFirmware upgradeable\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStorage device 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