
Product Overview
The VTech Kidi Star DJ Mixer Pro puts real DJ tools in the hands of aspiring music makers ages 5 and up. This mixer comes loaded with 15 built-in songs that can be remixed and customized, plus a built-in keyboard for adding melodies and a microphone for recording vocals. With Bluetooth connectivity, kids can wirelessly connect a music player and mix along with their favorite tracks.
- Remix 15 included songs or create and record original tracks
- Built-in keyboard adds melodies while the microphone captures vocals for playback
- Bluetooth connectivity lets kids play along wirelessly with songs from external music players
- Audio-out jack connects to external speakers
Full Details
Care Notes
- cleaning: Wipe clean with a damp cloth.
- storage: Store in a dry location when not in use.
Use Cases
- Birthday gift for a 5-year-old who enjoys music
- Solo play session creating and recording custom songs
- Playing along with favorite songs via Bluetooth connection
- Remixing the 15 included songs with different instruments and sounds
- Recording vocals using the built-in microphone
- Creating melodies with the keyboard feature
Skills Developed
- primary skill: Musical creativity
- fine motor: Operating mixer controls and keyboard keys
- auditory discrimination: Distinguishing between different instruments and sound effects
Age Suitability
- minimum safe age: 5 years
- ideal age range: 5-10 years
- developmental fit: 5-7 years: Experimenting with sound combinations, recording simple songs, and exploring the keyboard and microphone features. 8-10 years: Creating more complex mixes, adjusting multiple song elements, and integrating external music via Bluetooth.
- grows with child:
Play Patterns
- primary play type: Creative music-making
- play structure: Open-ended exploration with multiple modes including remixing, song creation, and recording
- social context: Primarily solo play with option to perform recorded songs for others
- adult involvement: Independent after initial setup
- play progression: Begins with remixing included songs, advances to creating original compositions and integrating external music
- session length: 15 to 30 minutes of active mixing and recording
Why It Works
- primary benefit: Allows children to remix existing songs and create original compositions with multiple instruments and sound options.
- secondary benefit: Bluetooth connectivity enables playing along with external music, expanding creative possibilities.
What Makes It Fun
- A DJ mixer with 15 built-in songs to remix and customize.
Why They'll Love It
- * 15 built-in songs to remix and customize * Bluetooth connectivity to play along with music * Audio-out jack for connecting external speakers
Customer Q&A
How many songs are included?
Includes 15 built-in songs.
Can it connect to a music player?
Connects wirelessly to a music player via Bluetooth.
Can songs be recorded?
Songs can be created, recorded, and played back.
Does it have a microphone?
Includes a built-in microphone for adding vocals.