Comments on: Beat Kangz Beat Thang Could Be Sexiest Beat Box Ever

By: Beat Thang

Beat Thang — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 22:55:44 +0000

This thing is definitely real, the virtual version is out now, I've been playing with it since last weekend. What I really want is the hardware though. I don't care how it looks, I'm interested in how the workflow will be. I have an mpc 4000 already, I'm not looking for a replacement for that because, truth be told…I do most of my production in ableton live now.

BUT, with this small box being portable and working with the software version, it will fill my random crave for making music away from the computer. That's what the draw is for me, because sometimes I like to turn the computer off and just make some music. My mpc is dope, but the no load times on this "thang" also excite me a bit.

It can't replace my 4k as a center of a studio, because it only has 1 midi out at this point, but, I've sold all my keyboards and racks so I don't need all that because like I said, ableton took things over lol.

This will give me a nice escape from software though, it looks fun. I doubt I will "blang" mines out, but I may sexy it up a bit lol.

By: mike

mike — Mon, 25 May 2009 13:07:55 +0000

the website looks like a 5 year old made it

By: MAJORMOVES

MAJORMOVES — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 03:06:11 +0000

Holy shit….. this is gonna kill tha game.

The features are great and the look is on some future shizzle…
I like the lights. I’m a DJ and work in the dark allot it will be nice to see what i’m doing. Machine is ok but really generic and not portable same old stuff…. I aint gonna bring my CPU to a night club when i spin… Thats just asking for trouble. 2 tech’s my vestax and a Thang and im good. This is def not a fake…. To many youtubes of the working model. I havent been this excited about a new piece of gear in a long while.

This is a must buy!

By: jones

jones — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 02:56:29 +0000

LOOKS BAD ASS I WANT ONE!!

By: 25 lighters

25 lighters — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 00:37:00 +0000

better puch back your release date and check out NI Maschine

By: Dolphono

Dolphono — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 06:04:13 +0000

I love the Ensoniq ASR-X and Electribe style drum pads.
Wow! if this THANG live up to the hype. Man ole Man, talk about game changer. Sweet I can’t wait: Hardware + VSTi + iphone app = WTF!!!

By: Trill figgas

Trill figgas — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 06:13:31 +0000

Dude this looks crazy! I gotta have it!! When is it comming out?

By: paul

paul — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 11:03:35 +0000

Any info on the polyphony or did I miss that?
Should I assume it’s only 16 notes or…?

96ppq resolution is a *real* let down
(just like on the Akai mpc2500)

If it can be customised to look good then it may not be too bad all in all – just think they may have made some costly errors by cutting corners.

If the fx etc are opened up to 3rd paries tho that’ll be cool

By: SneakTip

SneakTip — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 00:30:45 +0000

It looks and sounds like its really expensive. how much is it gonna cost? like a G ? I do like that fact that you can edit drums on the PC. But even if it can do half the stuff listed, the work flow would be a nightmare. At hat price you should get get Ableton or Guru and some NI stuff. Add a midi controller and your good to go! The only other reason to get it is cause of its looks but are you really going to show up to a battle with this thing? Are you wowing the audience with your ground effects? you get laughed off stage.

Regardless, I hope it is better then the StreetBoxx…There is 2 Bills i wish i got back…

By: god

god — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 13:13:11 +0000

WORD

By: sh4ka

sh4ka — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 13:05:25 +0000

Gotta love how people just start to stereotype the quality of this product based on “flashing lights” or the slang. How about go try the thang and then come back with a real review not a rant. If this thang delivers what they promised, This will change the whole game of these products.

By: Shagghie

Shagghie — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 04:32:53 +0000

fo shizzle snap! we like the machines that go boom!

By: Janzer_v1.0

Janzer_v1.0 — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 01:41:13 +0000

The thing looks like a kiddie toy with those ridiculous flashing lights. It’s a butt ugly design too. It’s probably just another crappie rom sample playback machine housed in a shite plastic chassis. No thanks. If I want a ‘real’ drum machine I will stick to my Machinedrum MKII UW, or grab an MPC as this thing looks lame. I mean, who wants to buy gear supposedly developed by some lame southern hip hop artist? Their website is brutal. They should learn how to speak and write proper English before they attempt to tackle technology. Lame.

By: sh4ka

sh4ka — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 23:11:57 +0000

I don’t think it is fake from the video on youtube. We will have to until tomorrow when this thang is exposed at the Namm show. I bet Akai and the other big companies are wishing this is fake, and I don’t think their wish will become reality.

By: Doomsayer

Doomsayer — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 18:42:42 +0000

Lol this is definitely a total fake. Check out there website and you will see what i mean. 100 % sure bout this.

Also:

“More top Secret Features and Surprises that we dont want our sleezy, thieving corporate competitors to know…. but we’ll tell ya soon!”

Nice refference to the Linndrum