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Posted by kopi_luwak on May-12-2006 01:03:

Software Dj or Tables Dj?

Hello,
I am considering to get into the Dj scene, mainly to play my own tunes in my concerts, so, I am wondering, what is the best, to be a Dj with your laptop or with tables?
I would prefer to Dj with my laptop because it is to much easier to get the tunes, and etc, instead to buy alot of vinyls, besides I hate the hiss vinyls have, so, for example, if I buy a tune at beatport, can I use it into my sets? Or I have to pay for a special license?
Also, wich software would you recomended me for to be a PC Dj, and it's there any CD Dj tables on the market?
Thanks in advance.
Kopi =O.

Posted by n3lly on May-12-2006 01:14:

Re: Software Dj or Tables Dj?

quote:
Originally posted by kopi_luwak
besides I hate the hiss vinyls have,
Kopi =O.

I love that about vinyl! Probably one of my favourite parts about using vinyl over cd's. obviously not hisses and pops but just the natural sound of vinyl. It's warmth etc!

But obviously each to their own..

I'd go laptop if you're not really into it too much and just want to be able to play tunes out. But if you really want to learn the art of mixing songs together, choping them up. Creating a small journey sometimes.. lol Well then i'd get cdj's or vinyl decks.

Vinyl will cost you money! A lot of money!

Or you could use both... Serato or Final Scratch.

nelly

Posted by jun139 on May-12-2006 01:16:

u can use all three... vinyls .. Cds.. and serato/final scratch.

Posted by kopi_luwak on May-12-2006 01:25:

Well, I dont want to be a a full time Dj or a Pro Dj, I only want to play my tunes without have to sequence all live wich is very risky and complex, but sometimes to spin others tunes would be nice, about the licenses, if I get tunes from itunes for example, can I use them to spin?
Thanks btw .
Kopi =o.

Posted by jun139 on May-12-2006 01:31:

yeah .. if u want to do only that .. then u may as well go laptop.. use mixmaestor..

Posted by L.E.N. on May-12-2006 02:02:

Much love for the "pops" and "hissss"

Posted by mzvirbulis on May-12-2006 02:16:

Kopi as i know your a very good producer, i say that you shouldn't buy TT's as it limiting for what you want to do.

i reckon something like laptop and some cdj intergration will get you there!

check out something like pvd's setup it seems alright.

programs:

SSL
STANTON FS
Ableton
traktor dj studio 3

cdj's wise i think pioneer 1000 mk2 or 3 even the 800mk2. dennon has a really nice one out also, but that has a spinning platter i tend to like jog wheel better.

i really like the way pvd intergrated i think SSL and Ableton (he sync them up) so he can to live edits easier etc.

but definatly vinyl is not what you want anyway since your playing all your songs .

im pretty sure you can play your stuff you bought form i-tunes!

what mixer are you looking at buying also? cause you might need one.

Posted by jun139 on May-12-2006 03:20:

exactly.. use serato.. ableton .. and cdjs.. that would be more than enough.

Posted by kopi_luwak on May-12-2006 06:15:

Thanks so much to all you guys, I did a lil research and I think I will use Ableton live, will convert the tunes and do a set with them without the main melodies, wich I will play live with the M audio midi controller oxygen, thnaks again to all fo you .
Kopi =o.

Posted by dami2550 on May-12-2006 19:23:

I use Virtual DJ, a bit easier to use than Traktor. It's fairly simple, but gets the job done.
As far as controller, I use DAC-3 with mAudio soundcard in a Sony laptop.

Posted by Pinokio on May-12-2006 20:41:

if you are a producer, It hink Ableton will be the best choice for you.

altrough with Vinyl or Cdj's you will have more fun I think =).

Posted by adi26 on May-15-2006 01:33:

quote:
Originally posted by Pinokio
if you are a producer, It hink Ableton will be the best choice for you.

altrough with Vinyl or Cdj's you will have more fun I think =).

So is it like Ableton a producing tool only? I thought mixing could also be done on Ableton...

Posted by plaxx on May-15-2006 04:27:

quote:
Originally posted by adi26
So is it like Ableton a producing tool only? I thought mixing could also be done on Ableton...

it is also a mixing program, hence "live".. it would be easier for him to use ableton is he is a producer because he'll be able to get around quickly.. and since ableton beatmatches itself (after warping, which takes a minute at most once you get the hang of it) he can do all kinds of crazy things in his mix because of his producing skills.

thats basically the high point about ableton, it brings DJs and producers together into one neat little package.