Griffin’s DJ Cable Makes iPad DJing Significantly Easier

DJing on an iPad is an interesting, if gimmicky, concept. But unless you’re just using an iPad as a MIDI controller, simultaneously outputting sound while cueing up the next track isn’t possible. Except now it is.

The Griffin DJ Cable is simple. It splits the audio signal of your iPad (or iPhone or iPod touch) in two. One signal carrying the master out goes to your speakers, while the other goes to your headphones with the cueing track in tow. The only bummer is that to pull off the feat, the DJ Cable takes converts each signal to mono and spits them out through the L and R channels of the iPad’s audio output. Still, it will make mixing on the virtual 1s and 2s easier. What it won’t do, however, is magically turn you into a competent DJ. That’s on you.

Griffin Technology Partners with algoriddim to Unveil DJ Cable for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch

Available at Apple stores worldwide, the DJ Cable combined with algoriddim’s djay app enables Split Output mode for pre-cueing, giving DJs full audio control on-the-go

Nashville, Tenn. and Munich, Germany – June 16, 2011 – Griffin Technology Inc., makers of innovations for everyday life, and algoriddim, makers of the line of djay products for Mac and iOS devices, are excited to announce DJ Cable for iOS devices is now available. Designed specifically to work with algoriddim’s for djay for iPad, winner of a 2011 Apple Design Award, and djay for iPhone and iPod touch, the DJ Cable allows users to have the ultimate mobile DJ experience in the palm of their hands.

Users can take full advantage of the Split Output mode, which cues upcoming songs through headphones, independently of the live mix that is sent through the speakers. This is the perfect solution for DJs on-the-go using headphones to preview and prepare the next song to ensure the audience can groove seamlessly to the playlist. The DJ Cable offers a unique experience for beginners and professionals alike turning any social event into the ultimate dance party.

“We are delighted to team up with algoriddim to bring DJs a portable solution for their art,” said Mark Rowan,

President of Griffin Technology. “With DJ Cable, DJs can now easily spin music using their favourite iOS device with advanced functionality of pre-cuing the next song.”

“djay has fundamentally changed the DJ landscape, and with the introduction of DJ Cable, professional song stylists now have the ability to go completely mobile without sacrificing audio functionality or quality,” said Karim Morsy, CEO of algoriddim.

Using djay, users can mix songs directly from the iTunes library on a hyper-realistic, dual-turntable interface. Perform live, record mixes on-the-go or enable Automix mode to let djay mix a favourite playlist automatically. With unprecedented ease-of-use and innovative multi-touch mixing features, djay takes DJing to the next level.

Compatible with iPad , iPhone and iPod touch, the DJ Cable is available for $US19.99 at The Apple Store or at www.griffintechnology.com. To purchase algoriddim’s djay app, please visit the App Store at http://itunes.com/appstore.

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    Jeff

    Friday, June 17, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    As a DJ this is sad… its crazy how many kids want to play at clubs.. you ask them what experience they have their reply “private parties” then you ask what gear they use their reply “2 iPads”….. they need to have a warning on the apps “just because you can use an iPad to make poorly accurate scratching noises does not make you a true fully sick DJ, you are still an average person, you should not try and play in clubs, pubs or anywhere expect drunk with small amount of friends”

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      Joe

      Friday, June 17, 2011 at 2:48 PM

      Mate, if you actually used the app you’d see that it’s actually pretty awesome. DJ’ing a bit more than being able to produce scratching sounds lol

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    Jamie Bishop

    Friday, June 17, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    PURIST ALERT :You don’t get it Jeff its all about the MUSIC not about the medium . Vinyl is the fine art no doubt but its like arguing that graffiti isn’t art and those kids should be getting oil’s and canvas !

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      Jeff

      Friday, June 17, 2011 at 2:07 PM

      Hahaha Jamie, I don’t use vinyls, I actually use MIDI which most “purist” DJ’s don’t like…..|

      Not mocking this product as it seems good, just wanted to have a rant about some of the people that use it :P

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    DJ Postie

    Monday, August 1, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    I agree Jeff it is so easy for anyone to call themselves DJs with todays technology. I am an oldschool DJ (23 yrs exp) but have always kept up with the new gizmos like the Numark IDJ Live with the DJ app and this DJ Cable with my IPAD and love it (I do use it as a backup)

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    Mark

    Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    Anyone know if there is anywhere to buy this in Australia? Shipping cost from Griffin in US is ridiculous!

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      Deffy

      Monday, October 3, 2011 at 1:00 PM

      I’m in the same boat as you.. Can’t seem to find this anywhere here (Thailand)… I’ll be in Melbourne next weekend, and was hoping to find it there. Anyone have an clue on where i can find this in Melb?

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    dylan

    Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    this is crazy cant find this cable anywhere to buy in aus online. i love the idea of this and really want it but 84 dollar shipping??? come on! sort it out griffin u could be making alot more money

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    Ben

    Saturday, October 15, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    At last an eBay seller with reasonable shipping charges to Aus!

    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Griffin-DJ-Cable-iPad-iPhone-and-iPod-Touch-use-algoriddim-djay-app-/130588176568?pt=UK_iPad_Tablet_Accessories&hash=item1e67a970b8

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    Andretti

    Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    A bad dj with great choise of music will do better then a great dj with less taste.. I like this app, but mono output doesn’t cut it . If you could get 2 stereo outputs to feed an external mixer, you would have a killer app!

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