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Good [+1]Toggle ReplyLink» WassUpOnEarth replied on Thu Aug 16, 2007 @ 3:16pm


Coolness: 47970	This thread is for n00bs like me who just want to try mixing mp3s. Someone has an advise on how to do this? Like what software to get... I heard about Tracktor, VirtualDJ... Imma try these and give a feedback. Is it better also to have some hardware with some knobs to play with. Finally, is it possible to mix cds using two normal computer cd-roms? Thank you!

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Good [+1]Toggle ReplyLink» greatjob replied on Thu Aug 16, 2007 @ 3:28pm


Coolness: 282555	you wont be able to mix two cd on two seperate cd roms, your best bet is to try traktor, get the feel of it and record something. If not just try mixing in ableton. This is where Screwhead comes into play! = D Update » greatjob wrote on Thu Aug 16, 2007 @ 3:29pm Btw mixers are very important when it comes to Dj'ing, get one. ;)

Good [+1]Toggle ReplyLink» AlienZeD replied on Thu Aug 16, 2007 @ 3:56pm


Coolness: 509660	[ www.pioneerelectronics.com ] Things is, you're not going to get away with being able to mix without spending some serious cash. I wouldn't recommend Traktor, i've heard nothing but bad things. If you are serious about this, buy some CDJs or Turntables, if you just want to play around, i have no real advice.

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Good [+1]Toggle ReplyLink» PitaGore replied on Thu Aug 16, 2007 @ 4:23pm


Coolness: 471905	traktor and such things wont help you to learn how to dj properly, it'll do the job for you

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Good [+1]Toggle ReplyLink» WassUpOnEarth replied on Thu Aug 16, 2007 @ 4:34pm


Coolness: 47970	Basically, all I want is something with which we can: - play 2 mp3s at the same time - adjust the pitch and the volume of each one independantly - record Update » WassUpOnEarth wrote on Thu Aug 16, 2007 @ 5:01pm Ok, it is so damn easy with virtual DJ. Surtout with the sync button...

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Good [+1]Toggle ReplyLink» greatjob replied on Thu Aug 16, 2007 @ 4:51pm


Coolness: 282555	traktor, lol sad but true guys, lets face facts

Good [+1]Toggle ReplyLink» WassUpOnEarth replied on Thu Aug 16, 2007 @ 5:15pm


Coolness: 47970	but hey! It's cool!

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Good [+1]Toggle ReplyLink» clown replied on Thu Aug 16, 2007 @ 5:21pm


Coolness: 221865	yeah, traktor and Virtual Dj are fun games to play :)

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Good [+1]Toggle ReplyLink» ApR1zM replied on Thu Aug 16, 2007 @ 7:16pm


Coolness: 164900	yeah HostOne is right about the mixer thing! i bought one of those fucking hercules mp3 dj bullshit and i dont even use the mixer on that shit because its only controlling the one in software and its nothing like a real mixer! thank god i was able to use the de jogwheel without the mixer on it and i can output on different channel at the back of the device ! so basically im using the device to start and place tracks but the EXTERNAL mixer is better for doin tight cuts and i can use a real turntable that i have for scratch or playing records with mp3 ! anyways all that to say that a REAL MIXER is so much better than the one in any software youll ever find ! especially if you wanna do those tights cut for scratching or just complicated mixing scheme like beat juggling and such ! fuck the fake faders !

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Good [+1]Toggle ReplyLink» AlienZeD replied on Thu Aug 16, 2007 @ 10:08pm


Coolness: 509660	I mean, software can't do what two hands can... Hardware is real-time, software is cheat time, and cheaters get burned. And honestly, I find hardware to be a thousand times more 'fun' than software.

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Good [+1]Toggle ReplyLink» Screwhead replied on Thu Aug 16, 2007 @ 10:36pm


Coolness: 685690	..and what do you think your CDJs are? It's just a controll surface for some built-in software. With a good midi controller, you can do just as much with Traktor as you can with a CDJ 1000, even going as far as hooking it up to an external mixer and not relying on the built in one. The equipment you use has nothing to do with how well you mix (unless you're using the auto beatmatch in traktor, which doesn't count as actually mixing) hell, I can mix with turntables, PSPs, CDJs, Traktor, Serato/Final Scratch, Ableton (I'm good enough to beatmatch tunes I throw in in a few seconds now, which is a lot tougher for DnB than it is with standard 4/4 kick oriented music).. As long as you aren't cheating with the synch button (which is useless in DnB), it's not your gear that matters, it's how your tracks line up and your selection that are the most important. No amount of auto-beatmatching will make up for a shitty track selection and mixing out-of-phrase.

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Good [+1]Toggle ReplyLink» databoy replied on Fri Aug 17, 2007 @ 12:35am


Coolness: 106215	Originally Posted By SCREWHEAD IT'S NOT YOUR GEAR THAT MATTERS, IT'S HOW YOUR TRACKS LINE UP AND YOUR SELECTION THAT ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT. Indeed, as far as most dancers are concerned, as long as the beat is pumping the tracks are hot and well mixed, they wont care what software or controler or mixer you are using. History tends to side with those that innovate. And no amount of vintage gear or vintage attitude can make up for a lack of talent/taste.

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Good [+1]Toggle ReplyLink» Bad_Chemistry replied on Fri Aug 17, 2007 @ 2:44am


Coolness: 73185	My piece of advice when using traktor... take a peice of black electrical tape and place it over the sync button and tempo meter... there always wrong.

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Good [+1]Toggle ReplyLink» WassUpOnEarth replied on Fri Aug 17, 2007 @ 6:08am


Coolness: 47970	I really like to be able to watch the volume graph. It is so easy to match the beats because you can see far in advance. For me it's like trying to weigh a bolt. You get more precision if you divide the weight of 10 bolts by 10 than by weighting 1. But it sucks to have only a mouse. Imagine a one-fingered dj. I'm sure that you can buy a little console with knobs that you can plug on your computer for not too expensive.

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Good [+1]Toggle ReplyLink» Deadfunk replied on Fri Aug 17, 2007 @ 8:51am


Coolness: 153105	ys, an usb mixer, but it is expensive, but less tha acomplete kit tough, i 'understood' the basic of mixing with virtual dj, but dont ever try to go out of your room with it, its pretty looser, but it gives yu hint of how it works if you never tried anything

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