EKS Otus Raw DJ Controller Revealed

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Music gear manufacturer EKS has leaked a new version of their Otus DJ controller ahead of the NAMM 2010 show that starts tomorrow in Anaheim, California.  The EKS Otus RAW DJ Controller provides the standard functionality DJs expect out of a turntable controller, plus some new added functionality and real turntable-like control.

The EKS Otus RAW DJ Controller is a turntable-style music controller which allows DJs to cue, scratch, modulate and manhandle the tracks they play in a set.  Otus RAW can be used in a either a single- or double-deck setup, giving DJs the option of purchasing one unit and using it with a vinyl turntable or using two together to manage all of their music virtually.

Any vinyl-friendly DJ will tell you that one drawback to many virtual DJ controllers is the lack of a traditional pitch slider, which is often replaced by a touch-sensitive pitch strip.  The EKS Otus RAW improves on the standard Otus DJ controller by adding a set of analog-style pitch sliders with the full feeling of traditional pitch control.  Beyond that, the EKS Otus RAW DJ Controller also includes a wide range of assignable rotary knobs for functions like EQ and effect modulation.  It also includes four touch-sensitive trigger pads which can be assigned to trigger samples or act as a virtual drum kit.

The EKS Otus RAW DJ Controller will be shown at NAMM 2010 starting on January 14th.  Otus RAW will ship in the Spring of 2010, yet a price has yet to be announced.