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{{Infobox product | title = Monster Go-DJ | image = File:Monster GODJ.jpg | caption = | inventor = JD Sound | launch year = 2012 | company = | available = Available | current supplier = [[Monster Cable|Monster]] | last production = | notes = | url = [http://www.monsterproducts.com/godj monsterproducts.com/godj/] }}
The '''Monster Go-DJ''' is a standalone portable [[DJ]] [[DJ mixer|mixing unit]] from [[Monster Cable|Monster Group]].<ref name="nytimes_26nov2013">Schmidt, Gregory. [https://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/28/technology/personaltech/review-go-dj-from-monster.html "A D.J. Booth in Your Pocket (Review: GO-DJ From Monster)"] ''NY Times'' November 26, 2013. Retrieved on December 3, 2013.</ref>
==Features==
===Hardware===
The Monster GO-DJ has two LCD touch screens, one on either side of a physical interface comprising rotary knobs and a cross-fader.<ref name="nytimes_26nov2013" /><ref name="engadget_2013" /><ref name="djworx_2aug2013">Settle, Mark. [http://djworx.com/review-jd-sound-pdj-personal-dj-player/ "REVIEW: JD Sound PDJ Personal DJ Player"] ''djworx'' August 2, 2013. Retrieved on December 3, 2013.</ref> The rotary knobs are dual-mode, having a second function when pressed.<ref name="engadget_2013" /><ref name="djworx_2aug2013" /> The hardware section also has transport buttons, status LEDs around the rotaries, and beat indication LEDs.<ref name="gizmag_9may2013" />
In addition to a headphone jack that carries a different signal from the main output jack,<ref name="engadget_2013" /> the unit also has microphone and line inputs.<ref name="nytimes_26nov2013" /><ref name="djworx_2aug2013" /><ref name="gizmag_9may2013" />
Data are stored both in internal memory and on an SD Card.<ref name="nytimes_26nov2013" /><ref name="engadget_2013" /><ref name="djworx_2aug2013" /><ref name="gizmag_9may2013" />
===Firmware===
Each of the main screens displays a wheel that resembles a [[Gramophone record|record]] that can be used for [[scratching]].<ref name="nytimes_26nov2013" /><ref name="engadget_2013" /><ref name="djworx_2aug2013" /> It can also be used for pitch bends, spin downs, and juggling.<ref name="djworx_2aug2013" /> Various other screens are reached from the main screen by swiping.<ref name="nytimes_26nov2013" /><ref name="engadget_2013" />
One of these screens provides a three-band visual [[Equalization (audio)|EQ]].<ref name="djworx_2aug2013" /><ref name="gizmag_9may2013" /> There are also seven other [[Effects unit|effects]],<ref name="nytimes_26nov2013" /> including a [[Flanging|flanger]], [[Delay (audio effect)|delay]], [[Phaser (effect)|phaser]], and decimator,<ref name="gizmag_9may2013" /> as well as a [[Electronic filter|filter]], roll, and bit crusher.<ref name="djworx_2aug2013" /> The effects, which are [[Digital signal processing|DSP]] effects, are wet/dry adjustable, and some have tweakable parameters.<ref name="djworx_2aug2013" />
The GO-DJ allows portions of the tracks being played to be looped, and additionally features a sequencer and sample player.<ref name="nytimes_26nov2013" /><ref name="engadget_2013" /><ref name="djworx_2aug2013" /><ref name="gizmag_9may2013" /> Autosync is provided for automatic mixing,<ref name="nytimes_26nov2013" /><ref name="djworx_2aug2013" /> and the signal sent to the main output can be recorded internally.<ref name="gizmag_9may2013" />
The GO-DJ is remarkable in that the DSP effects can be applied to some extent on the live inputs, meaning that the microphone or line input signal can be scratched, looped, or have effects applied to it.<ref name="djworx_2aug2013" />
==History==
The Monster GO-DJ is notable for being the world's first portable self-contained standalone DJ mixing unit (exception - 2008 Tonium Pacemaker).<ref name="heraldecon_18july2013">[http://news.heraldcorp.com/view.php?ud=20130718000021&md=20130721004012_AT "제이디사운드, 美 몬스터그룹에 '휴대용 DJ장치' 공급...코트라가 물꼬 터 (JD Sound to Supply Portable DJ Device to Monster Group, Signed at Kotra Office)"] ''Herald Economic'' July 18, 2013. Retrieved on December 3, 2013.</ref><ref name="koreaittimes_8oct2013" /> It was developed over a period of 2 1/2 years and launched in 2012<ref name="koreaittimes_8oct2013">[http://www.koreaittimes.com/story/32183/%EC%96%B8%EC%A0%9C-%EC%96%B4%EB%94%94%EC%84%9C%EB%82%98-%EB%94%94%EC%A0%9C%EC%9E%89%EC%9D%84-%EC%A6%90%EA%B8%B4%EB%8B%A4-%E2%80%98go-dj%E2%80%99 "언제, 어디서나 디제잉을 즐긴다! 'GO DJ' (DJ Anytime and Anywhere with the GO-DJ)"] ''Korea IT Times'' October 8, 2013. Retrieved on December 3, 2013.</ref> by Monster in conjunction with JD Sound,<ref name="engadget_2013">Trew, James. [https://www.engadget.com/2013/01/26/pdj-portable-disc-jockey-is-a-complete-dj-system-that-fits-in-yo/ "PDJ Portable Disc Jockey is a complete DJ system that fits in your pocket, we go hands-on (video)"] ''Engadget'' Retrieved on December 3, 2013.</ref><ref name="gizmag_9may2013">Ridden, Paul. [http://www.gizmag.com/jd-sound-pdj/27450/ "All-in-one portable DJ rig ready to bring the party to US shores"] ''Gizmag'' May 9, 2013. Retrieved on December 3, 2013.</ref> a [[South Korea]]n company that is led by CEO Kim Hee-Chan.<ref name="heraldecon_18july2013" /><ref name="aving_8Sept2013">Choi, Kevin. [http://de.aving.net/news/view.php?articleId=721836 "IFA 2013: JD Sound, portable DJ Instrument 'PDJ' Monster den europäischen Markt ausgerichtetes! (IFA 2013: JD sound, portable DJ instrument 'PDJ' Monster the European market oriented!)"] ''AVing Global News Network'' September 8, 2013. Retrieved on December 3, 2013.</ref><ref name="koreaittimes_19july2013">Chung, Sean. [http://www.koreaittimes.com/story/30522/jd-sound-export-portable-disc-jockeys-monster-cable-products "JD Sound to Export Portable Disc Jockeys to Monster Cable Products"] ''Korea IT Times'' July 19, 2013. Retrieved on December 3, 2013.</ref>
==Reception==
===Awards=== The unit received an [[iF product design award]] in 2013.<ref name="atc_9aug2013">[http://www.advancedtechnologykorea.com/16881/ "2013 SEOUL AUTO SALON: Everything about Car Aftermarket – 2. Products and Technologies"] ''Advanced Technology Korea'' August 9, 2013. Retrieved on December 3, 2013.</ref><ref name="aving_6may2013">Hwang, Insun. [http://us.aving.net/news/view.php?articleId=675821 "KOBA 2013 Preview: JD Sound, Ultra-portable DJ Controller and Production Device"] ''AVing Global News Network'' May 6, 2013. Retrieved on December 3, 2013.</ref> Additionally, it was awarded a gold medal at the Pittsburgh International Exhibition of Inventions and was recognized twice in South Korea in 2012, receiving an award from the Small and Medium Business Administration in February and Good Design designation in September of that year.<ref name="aving_11dec2012">Yu, Na Young. [http://us.aving.net/news/view.php?articleId=443563 "CES 2013-Daegu Mobile Convergence Center: JD Sound to show portable DJing devices, 'PDJ'"] ''AVing Global News Network'' December 11, 2012. Retrieved on December 3, 2013.</ref>
===Reactions=== The Monster GO-DJ has been likened to the [[Stanton Magnetics#Products|Stanton SCS.4DJ]] in that both are standalone DJ units.<ref name="djworx_2aug2013" /> It has been criticized for its small size, which belies its feature set and likens it to a toy or game,<ref name="engadget_2013" /> and for its lack of dedicated hardware equalization knobs. The three on-screen multi-touch eq faders are reached via a single swipe from the main screen.<ref name="nytimes_26nov2013" /><ref name="djworx_2aug2013" />
==See also== *[[Computer DJ]] *[[DJ mixer]] *[[DJ digital controller]] *[[Monster Cable|Monster (company)]] *[[Stanton Magnetics]] *[[Pioneer DJ]]
==References== {{Reflist|2}}
== External links == * [http://www.monsterproducts.com/godj/ GODJ page on Monster Group site] * [http://godj.eisan.jp/index.html GODJ page on eisan GODJ JAPAN] * [https://www.bestdjreview.com bestdjreview.com]
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