The Children's DJ Station

This is the electronic sound effects mat that lets children manipulate music and sounds like a real DJ. The mat can be used by itself for a chorus of dance party sound effects, or young disc jockeys can attach an MP3 player through the audio-in port so they can accompany favorite tunes. An integral turntable plays the iconic "scratching" that can overlay the tones played by the multifunctional keyboard. Eight preprogrammed rhythm buttons provide background beats in styles from hip hop to Caribbean, and DJs can add their own tom-tom, snare and cymbal sounds with the four drum buttons. The nearly two octaves of piano keys play notes in the style of eight instruments, such as trumpet, piano, guitar and saxophone. An included headset microphone gives children a chance to practice their DJ patter or sing along with their creations. Requires 4 AA batteries. Ages 5 and up. 1 1/2" H x 35" W x 28" D. (2 lbs.)