VTech KidiStar DJ Mixer (English Version)

Update: I had this is demo mode for a long time without realizing it until I read an answer to a question on here that said how to get it out of that mode. Now we can play a beat as long as we like without it turning off! It's been nearly two years since we first got this and it still gets regular play and we still love it! Read on for original review: This is the funnest toy we've had in a long time. I got this for my 6 year old's birthday and I must say, even though he and his 7 year old brother love it, I've spent some quality time on it myself while the kids were playing outside. The mixer has 15 different basic samples to choose from and then 15 different layering options per sample. There are also 5 additional "party" sounds per sample and an optional vocal track. You can adjust the tempo to a "slow jam" all the way up to a high energy break beat. There is a scratch wheel that also has 5 different scratch settings. The toy also lets you record your tracks to play back later. There's also an "academy" feature setting which is basically a Simon Says game designed to help you learn different beat layering techniques. I love this toy, but here are my pros and cons: Pros: -easy for age 6 and up to make tracks that sound good and give them confidence - hundreds of beat combination possibilities - genuinely decent sounding samples for kids - good variety of music styles from hip hop to dance -can record tracks for playback later -fun party light -bluetooth connectivity (haven't tried this feature) -scratch wheel has a heavy weight similar to a real one -headphone jack -batteries or plug in Cons: -Turns itself off really fast if you're not pressing buttons (6 measures only), so you can't just sit on a beat and listen to it for very long -No manual mode where you can press the buttons and make one sound to create your own beat. -The academy mode is kind of hard for younger kids Overall, this DJ set far exceeded my expectations for a kid's toy and we're really happy with it.

Purchased as a birthday gift to A 4 year old. She absolutely loves it!! My 2 year old loves it too. They may not use it to full potential yet but I have no complaints.

小学校5年生、1時間ほどで使いこなしていて、録音したりと、楽しそうにしています。練習モードもあるしで、飽きないようです。普段ゲームばっかりですが、こちらに時間がシフトしていて一生懸命遊んでいます。夏休みの暇つぶしににもなりそうだし、買ってよかったです♡

Got this for my 7 year old, she absolutely loves it. It's a big draw when other kids come over as well.

We ordered it for some special occasion to give it surprise to our son on 25th March. And of our surprise the product is spoiled and parts are missing. I am highly disappointed. Pls return and send me correct working item or refund my money.