Thud Rumble Presents: The Invader

Thud Rumble along with Hardrich and Jesse Dean Designs present the Invader.
This is a prototype unit that was introduced at NAMM 2019
Reserve your mixer here: invadermixer.com

[@Gyrbae]

1: One guy made a dj mixer with an embedded computer and a screen. 2: People started saying "That's so cool, why isn't anyone making these!?" 3: Someone manufactures them. 4: People go "Who the fuck wants a computer in a mixer, what the fuck were they thinking!!"

[@irritablysavvy]

You know you're a scratch DJ when the EQ knobs aren't placed in an ergonomic position.

[@harlemfire]

I seen some camera phone footage of this prior to the release of this video and when setting it up they kept leaning over the mixer to get a better look at the display. The final version should have at least a 30 degree tilt to the display. Similar to the tilt on the pioneer cdj's.

[@rockhills]

I almost feel like manufacturers don't do that for some reason like takes up space or somehow will look dated. Lol but I agree needs an adjustable screen like an MPC

[@DJPOPAAL]

The Design needs more work, I don’t like how the screen sits on the Mixer. #Tip: make the screen where you can change the position, other than just flat.

[@itimmy101]

I think its double functioning tablet/laptop. I feel the knobs should all be together towards the middle of the mixer and the screen should placed higher so it can be propped up kinda like that new denon controller everyone is talking about right now.

[@bboymac84]

Yea they gonna have a to get a screen adjustment lift!! And definitely move those EQ knobs down!! After that then your good!

[@D-One]

If the screen tilts then the top knobs won't be easily accessible :S

[@DocHalliday]

@@itimmy101 Exactly. There's no reason the controls shouldn't be below the screen. Why force someone to reach over and block the screen while operating the knobs?

[@Swiftstyle]

Changing the position would be a great option, it actually sits flush but the guys had to get underneath during setup. Keep in mind this is a prototype.

[@milagroman75]

This could come out tomorrow or next decade and I’d be happy. Love my Photon too, thank you.

[@DustinHodges1200]

I think what may be the real defining feature is not the fact that a computer is in the mixer, but the fact that a scratch / party rock DJ (someone who plays hip hop / club music with some turntablism) could go to a club or show and run it all themselves: plug in the audio to sound guys' mixer, plug in ethernet to trigger lights on the DMX (lighting board), and plug in a thunderbolt cable to run their own predefined graphics (video and vfx effects) timed to the music. Think of it like scratching the track, the lights, and the accompanying video all at once. The lighting guy still runs the lights, just like the sound guy still runs the board, but you get to trigger certain things like lights going on and off with your fader cuts or volume. This could be done with minimal extra gear. I know this needs some work (tilting screen, etc..), but as a really solid V1. This is pretty dope and forward thinking.

[@DUHvendra]

This man is really an innovator. Since 2012 he’s had this vision. He’s so ahead of the curve. This is the start of of something or the next step from things like the denon prime. All the people who don’t get it make me sad. No one heard this can run anything and be hacked to your hearts content. It has enough power to literally have one person on stage running absolutely everything from the dj set, visuals and lights. Complete and utter control of everything and with thunderbolt you can hook up a bunch of controllers if needed and have the perfect dawless/dawcentric live set anyone’s ever had before. With things like akai force, denon prime, and now this, soon you won’t need to buy both. You’ll be able to just get a musical instrument that’s already optimized for audio meaning you only spend time learning your instrument. Not also learning everything about Mac and windows or file structuring and all the extra crap that comes with trying to make electronic music. All with wireless midi clock via ableton link, all backed up to the cloud. This is the start of the end. I may have gotten a little too excited but the future looks awesome.

[@RHFACTORLIVE]

Really wanted one of these!

[@rocketpoolpki]

Love it...fair to say though, that when there are 2 companies making the same product...that's when innovation and performance really shine...the mk3 will be the one to get

[@projectlocrates]

Thing is, this is nothing more than a tablet, soundcard and some midi controls, any one os us should be able to make one.. I might actually give it a shot tbh.. Id love to ditch the laptop

[@djclovisa5463]

This guy is Absolutely amazing respect from South Africa

[@Dave0071]

WOW!! This Mixer is Definitely!! Gonna Be a Game Changer In The DJ Industry & in The Dj History Books...

[@TTMAcademy]

sick!!! definitely want one of these!!

[@christoroppolo8742]

Cool energy . Peace Christo👽🐕🎶

[@julianmaclin3089]

In truth, the concept is awesome, big ups,looking to see more,

[@rayswift707]

This is the Open Labs Miko/Neko of mixers. So the only reason for this mixer is to bring back the DJ to stare at the mixer instead of the laptop. Lol

[@DJFiBa]

Thud Rumble x BITWIG STUDIO would be the illest collabo ever!!! they have been in the touch DAW game much longer!!! hook them up, they are really nice dudes!!!

[@nozlrecordingsuk]

Great!

[@GabeVR_]

GETTING ONE OF THESE❗❗

[@phooka]

Looks super cool! Did anyone get in on the pre-orders? The website is now just spam.

[@nelsonmercado100]

Love this product the idea for not having a laptop is great. I have a question can you invert the colors for sunny outside events?

[@Psychopathetica]

8 gigs of ram, 256 gig ssd, lots of cool buttons, a screen, and the only thing the DJ uses at the show room is the crossfader :p

[@kevonmanuel]

NO. I reject technology. Two turntables and a mixer. Records are transported in milk crates.

[@saintedgey2098]

technology is wack. i still ride my bike to the club. the resident (real dj) rides his horse!

[@kevonmanuel]

@@saintedgey2098 exactly... I use to walk to my gigs back in the day. A wheel barrow came in handy then.

[@h3lldance]

Reminds me of the Flight of the Conchords Camera-Phone.

[@DeejayPrawn]

I love hard rich, he always seems surprised. I wanna put him in my pocket and look after him like a tamagotchi.

[@anthonynguyen817]

So you pre record everything, play it live then pre DJ ,add this and that on the way, all you need is a CD player and a bit of wing chun moves.

[@floydc9482]

Monumental is how I view this release. Not a dj, but I must say you have done something I waited for so long to see. The real use of the word "standalone". Not much on the mainstream USA market is completely standalone, although they use the term. Congrats and play on! leave the computer at home. Be proud to get the concept of what true standalone is! A lot of people wanted real standalone products for years now and major synth companies just wouldn't make it happen, and by upgraded memory of a few megabyte's is a slap in the face. Good job and cheers to you!

[@djcranium1210]

if the display goes wrong you have to send whole thing back and be without a mixer . least with a laptop and mixer you can ask a friend to borrow there laptop or just go full vinyl oldskool . you would need a backup mixer and laptop i suppose .

[@chubbyboy2242]

This is cool and all, but I didn't see Qbert do anything on this thing that can't be done with a Regular turntable, a regular mixer and a Record.

[@MegaDubrock]

the point fit is just no lap top

[@D-One]

Yeah, doing something that can't be done with other stuff is not the point, the point is mixer+laptop+audio interface in a single package.

[@chubbyboy2242]

@@D-One My point is you don't need a laptop at all.

[@D-One]

@@chubbyboy2242 Can you carry infinite amounts of music without a laptop? Bring it oversees without ridiculous fees? Can you play and scratch with your own production? Your edits? The list goes on... I have nothing against real vinyl, I grew up with it but it's not an option for most professional DJ's in todays age. If you manage to do it professionally then props to you.

[@chubbyboy2242]

@@D-One Point taken man.

[@VINYLandSTUFF]

Sounds like a good idea no laptop but definitely needs a redesign and has to be durable.

[@djsquid1648]

Does DJ Q-Bert ever age?

[@patrickjarolim2043]

What is the name of that electric kingdom break track? How can I get a hold of that?

[@mcdomy]

Gameboy, Tetris, Tamagotchi... Fuckup

[@warminstrel2284]

Looks a more like a home project/ prototype rather than a market ready product though the ideas good!

[@michaelcoco]

qbert is the bruce lee of scratching.

[@KrasavkinRomanE]

Wow !!!)my Friends

[@apopsisdj]

Looks impressive and there is nothing else like this on the market!, i would like to try installing VirtualDJ on it!

[@Zeal808]

Q Berttttt....:just make an reliable, affordable dj set up BOOM! All the little kids would buy

[@karateporkchop]

I love the engineer on the project, "Hack away!". True hip hop spirit :) Also, Damn swift! Had no idea you had a youtube channel! Subbed!

[@kingjelllybean2700]

Dope!

[@raginbull13]

Native Instruments could easily do this themselves by putting a smaller tablet and the mobile version of traktor on a midi mixer. It would be much cheaper and be far more space and energy efficient.

[@MisterGrooves]

"We took the laptop out of the dj booth", puts laptop in a mixer... y'all fuckin' high. looks dope though.

[@BDDD-x3k]

Since it’s windows 10, does it stop you halfway thru your set and reboots due to patching????

[@saintedgey2098]

well windows desperately needed to restart to update minesweeper soooo

[@centerstageentertainment6792]

love were tech is going, pump to see whats next

[@itsjustahmad]

Whaaat the thud!!!

[@fnk101]

The screen needs to be able to tilt even cdjs screens are tilted for better viewing & the screen brightness needs be bright & vivid in daylight & black pads in 2019 thats old, PLEASE DO NOT RELEASE before reading all peoples comments & concerns, apart from that i look forward to seeing final product

[@rockhills]

This is still a prototype

[@AllenSmithe]

@@rockhills"final prototype" before production,

[@AdamYeti]

I've never understood how companies think putting screens in the equipment allows the DJ to be any more "engaged" than if the screen is on a laptop. You're still looking at a screen either way

[@fedobeatz]

any News on this ? Will i Ever be released ? 🤘

[@Swiftstyle]

Nope. Project scrapped

[@streetrider1958]

Great

[@vetta17]

So I guess this mixer is not coming out? The website is gone now

[@Theideaman]

Yea probably, the link is hosed

[@PurpleFreq708]

Does this DJ mixer has accessibility functions or voiceover for the visually impaired? If it does then I’m sold! If not please include this feature

[@michael22971]

Cool

[@ACCOUNTANTB]

fine - but if it crashes ? what we do ??

[@saintedgey2098]

you ask the club manager to switch the mains back to the pioneer gear

[@calimangrower1590]

We got a price tag yet???

[@akamalo661]

That thing is HUGE!! And the look is not appealing at all. For that size it should have a built in fog machine.

[@saintedgey2098]

i would actually like this more if it had a built-in fog machine

[@AAsHMoney]

When I hear windows, I get worried! 😂

[@BudiSetiawan-id9en]

Should we overclock the cpu to make it scratch like qbert?

[@powerpackip112]

Where is the eq knobs? Very strange mixer

[@andrewlewis7409]

my pmc 05 pro 3 never lets me down

[@rastafaraganj]

3:17 ..!!!! that is how everything should be these thank god they from the underground and knoe there fans as well lol

[@Rubenowski]

I wonder how steep that price is. I don't see this as a must have or a serious game changer. Although I like that fact that they are trying to eliminate the computer, to bring DJS back to form of connecting with their music instead of looking at a screen all night. It has potential tho.

[@fnk101]

KZbin has millions of viewers so also use this to help with producing the final product by reading comments dont wait till after the product is out to see what needed changing as you have time now, You also should of had someone working on the style ie the WOW factor look..

[@djkingshameek]

W😱W!

[@pjprodukt]

So, when the next DJ is ready to come up, how do they swap their playlists?

[@AllenSmithe]

Zip disk

[@TekxBe]

i dont see any advant. my first thought.. how long will it take to search a track by dipping it into by the touchscreen keyboard..

[@turntablistswami1]

Seriously?! A kindle mixer??? If it over 2.5k I’m getting ripped off!

[@paweldun]

i made same with a serato interface, a gemini fx 7000 and a pipo x8.

[@jazRock13]

Wow! Finally you don't have to look at a screen! ;p

[@skatechatham]

The screen needs a matte/anti-glare coating

[@djevele7758]

Price 👉😱💨 mind blowing probably....

[@Bboykidcombo]

If they make it to sell without the ipad, and let the dj/turntablist insert there own pad it will sell like hot cakes and always be upgradable. 💪🙏💪

[@nnguyen3482]

I dont see this being a viable option. if anything you ll be looking at a screen more due to the small text. if this is being geared towards turntablist/live performers most have their stuff all cued up. Look at performances by d styles/mmm/craze. if this is being pushed towards a 3style type DJ I dont think the small screen is a help editing your music will have to be done elsewhere possibly? curious how easy it is to upgrade/replace ram/hard drive in here. cool that new ideas are being supported and put out there, but for 2500 I can get an entire new set up

[@djendless1983]

I want even buy it

[@prodj.mixapeofficial6431]

Guys! Just wait for Denons Mixer only from Prime 4. It's better and sick, simple engine switching storage devices are easy quick.

[@irritablysavvy]

Except those of us on turntables don't want a controller/player...

[@AMM0beatz]

So basically an ipad slapped on a mixer

[@djtrek19]

Holy Jesus!

[@MelonSplitter]

Where did you get your Skratch tshirt?

[@EvanBlack11]

A DJ mixer made by a scratch Dj that barely mixes doesn't sound great idea for the club. You basically just replacing a laptop with a tablet really no different. And how you going to get all your music on there or download. What you going to start bringing your mixer to your local coffee shop now. Also what about the mixers longevity, what if it start acting slowly within a few years what you going to start replacing your mixer every few years. This seems like a problem that nobody was asking to fix.

[@djpaulsid]

If it crashes mid gig you're screwed

[@thedjnamedves]

@@djpaulsid BSOD. I can hear the windows shutdown tone already. Still very innovating idea!!

[@vdoscanr]

How much will it cost???

[@padlockbeats151]

Not gonna lie... This looks wack. All the best

[@rockhills]

Looks huge (pause). Is that an ipad or built in screen? They announce what the price point will be?

[@nnguyen3482]

I read a few places 2500usd

[@rockhills]

@@nnguyen3482 that's close to what I was thinking

[@DjGCue71]

I asked Yogafrog at the show and he said Under $2k at launch.

[@nnguyen3482]

thats good news then, I got that number off other people on the internet. @@DjGCue71

[@hearmenow909]

Great idea, but as mentioned, needs some adjustments.

[@Mr.Brolic]

Traktor 🤙🏾

[@gnaiz4214]

Man this vercion of Electric Kindom ???? the name ?

[@TheKitComplete]

That looks insane, amazing, and expensive. You gonna pick one up Swiftstyle?

[@air_rue23]

Kit Complete 2500. But it has a built in cpu so it’s like buying a used macbook(lol)

[@AveMcree]

DJ_RueBoi correction, it’s the price of the i7 version of the MacBook Pro 2018.😩

[@altonpettaway961]

Make the screen tilt like the MPC X, my opinion.

[@Blitzmanguy]

Slim it up a bit lol, and let the screen rest upwards, How many lb’s is that thing?

[@warrencoakley]

Only a 2 channel? Pheefff!

[@Sorj-Sonr]

screen has to be at the top of the mixer, and you could also put it on a sliding rail hinge so it COULD be flat and it could ALSO be angled. Plus you have removed other DJ's whom love propper good knob play (not talking filter) and made a turntablist mixer first. Nothing wrong with that if you are aiming at that segment ONLY but if you wanted a wider market interest... you need to redesign that layout. That OR tool a 2nd. You are really locking yourself to a single smaller market and business wise thats really really not smart. Passion wise I respect that. Business on the other hand, its a mistake and someone else will run with your idea and make it better.

[@DjKimsey]

Whos got the samples he was using in thr vid?

[@baronvongreenback]

Looks wide af

[@bruceesposito1618]

Wow what next..

[@beatzsmartzshow]

Unfortunately I feel like bigger companies might steal or Try to buy it off the idea from this.

[@djshockafrica4330]

It's probably already patented

[@fnk101]

They wont need to buy it as denon and pioneer already have all in one dj controllers so doing a mixer is just another part of dj stuff

[@CatLover-g7j]

Get a MPC LIVE!!!

[@coreyhall7355]

I feel like this is never coming out

[@jamiedotcom9033]

very slim looks sic

[@djrt]

did this ever come out?

[@meinemudda3095]

With the free app Dj Player Pro (i know sounds shit but is the best app ever) You can midi map and dvs map (vinyl map) everything So for everybody build your own midicontroller and map it into the ipad

[@dj_spade]

Lol, that’s the worlds best, on that thing, like anything else, we just gotta get used to it, this game has changed since I started, as a boy in 1984, got my first tables at 18 in 1990,I still use 1200’s and a Vestax PMC-07 with Serato, but that shit right thereis Bad Ass!

[@kingof9x]

So now I gotta bring my rare mixer with me to the club or on tour? What if someone wants to use their music? Needs to be more stand alone like pioneer dj, rekorebox USB cdu functionality

[@streetwaxtv]

That's what I'm thinking

[@PrAnG2000]

Does the screen tilt up?