GCI launch Cortex HDC-1000

Cortex HDC-1000

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GCI launch cortex hdc-1000 mp3 player

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The Cortex range of USB-compatible digital music controllers, the first of their kind, gives DJs the power to cue, play, manipulate, and even scratch digital files. The HDC-1000 is the most recent variation of GCI Technology’s Cortex line, and allows the user to search through a massive library of music within seconds, by artist, title, genre, album or even by string. Databases can be created via the 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.

The 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 iPodTM or similar portable music player. Alternatively, users 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 keyword, it will search all artists, titles, albums, and genres, and show all matches to that keyword. For instance, searching for the word ‘LOVE’ might bring up three artists. It might also find 60 titles, 10 albums and a single genre. The user can then select the artists, titles, albums, or genres from that list. With two USB ports (and support for up to four devices when using a USB hub), the HDC unit allows users to connect and recognize multiple storage devices to access a variety of separate music databases simultaneously.

The HDC-1000 is able to play audio CDs with any compatible USB CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. You can also play 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.

The HDC-1000 is available from the following dealerships: Academy (The Disco Shop), Liverpool Tel: 0151 5237 700 Guildford Sound & Light, Guildford Tel: 01483 451 805; Cookies, Stoke Tel: 01782 814 777; Hard To Find Records, Birmingham Tel: 0121 687 7773; DJ Heaven, Wolverhampton Tel: 01902 718 166; Phase 1 Records, Darlington Tel: 01325 480 507; Westend DJ, London Tel: 020 8208 6988; DJ Superstore, Essex Tel: 01702 520 020; Raw Power, Lincoln Tel: 01522 529 786; Zelma Services, Blackwood Tel: 01443 822 422; Sapphires, London Tel: 0208 9608 989; The Clubhouse, Eastbourne Tel: 01323 720 320; G.K Electronics, Redruth Tel: 01209 314 144; Sounds Incorporated, Knottingley Tel: 01977 679 479; ESP Music Disco, Newbury Tel: 01635 580 448; The Blinding Group, Aberdeen Tel: 01224 877 800; Matthews Electronics, Birmingham Tel: 08707 572 557; Salop Music, Shrewsbury Tel: 01743 3641 11; Glasgow Sound Centre, Glasgow Tel: 0141 248 4158; Inspiration Sound & Lighting, Peterborough Tel: 01733 577 666; KLS Entertainments, Falkirk Tel: 01324 613526; Aikten Electronics, Newcastle Tel: 0191 232 9877

From: November 2006 Issue

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