UPDATE:What’s up ya’ll? It’s the Kangz.
This is the first edition of Beat Kangz Bulletinz, and we are absolutely pumped to be sending you this. Look for these notes from us periodically in our effort to keep you informed about what's going down with the Kangz and our products.
Winter NAMM 2009
NAMM was an absolute success and we would like to thank Pintech, USA and Soul in the machine for hosting us.
Mad respect to Warren G, Will Calhoun, Isaiah Fogle, Michael Braum and all the others who came out, hung and jammed with us. Thanks to everyone for helping to make this show a success for us. Special thanks also to all the press outlets who covered our booth and wrote reviews. We definitely appreciate the LOVE!
Now, we know you all crave new info so, let’s get down to business…
NEW THANGS
We just finished a deal with Apple Computers to develop applications for the iPod, iPhone, and iPod Touch platforms. Our first application is currently moving into the Beta phase and should be available for download from the iStore in Spring 2009.
The Playa Thang App turns your iPhone or iPod Touch into a portable beat playa. You get 12 production ready hip hop beats on 8 tracks with the ability to manipulate the beats and develop your own remixes.
Features: Mute & Solo 8 tracks of high quality beats; 16-bit, 44.1k stereo sound files (cd quality); intuitive, easy to use interface.Of course the Kangz had to drop some dope ish on this Playa Thang. But we also have got our man
Commissioner Gordon (Kanye West, Jay-Z, The Roots, 50-Cent, Lauryn Hill, KRS-ONE) on board for all the mix engineering on the project. Stay tuned on that one …the tracks are KRAK!
BEAT THANG RELEASE DATE
Originally, we had planned to get the Beat Thang in stores by May. However, we got great feedback at NAMM, and we've decided to listen to many of your suggestions. As a result, instead of the plastic casing that we used on the prototype,
we have decided to go with an all metal housing for enhanced durability and build quality. Also, we are
replacing the small monochrome LCD with a full color 3.5 inch video grade deal.
Demand for the Beat Thang seems to be much higher than we initially anticipated too. So, we are tooling up for a larger initial run than we had originally discussed. These changes will take some time (but not too much). However, as a result,
The Beat Thang's release is now planned for summer 2009. More specific dates will follow, and we promise it will be worth the wait!
UPDATED BEAT THANG FEATURES:
* Sampling
* 3.5 inch video grade color LCD
* On-board rechargeable NiCad battery.
* Over 3000 Blazin' Brand new sounds designed by The Beat Kangz
* 16 Track MIDI sequencer (sequence external instruments)
* 500 production ready Platinum beats and loops created by The Beat Kangz
* Sleek design and styling with customizable “Paintz” and “Grillz”
* Convenient, light-weight portable design with internal rechargable battery
* USB In & Out
* Pitch and Mod Wheels
* On Board FX including Reverb, Delay, Automated Filters and tons of Crazy "Freak FX" including "Chopped and Screwed"!!!!
* On Board "Mo Bang" Mastering with EQ and Limiting
* 256 MB Ram standard
* 2 High Speed SD Card Slots (16 Gigabytes/ card)
* Export Beats to a Mac or PC (supports AIFF and WAV format)
* Intuitive user interface.PRICE:
Drum roll please………….
MSRP: $1,299.00
Retail: $999.00 **(Specific distribution info is forthcoming in subsequent mailers. Information subject to change.)
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There's also a new video, that cats are prolly gonna clown:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucj6fT-1NisI think it's important to point out that their "FREAK FX" is basically their MFX processor.
