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Posted by Benny~Trance on Jan-03-2007 22:26:

Can Anyone help me out?

Hi, I want to ask is there any Mixer that can directly connect to the Computer that I can dont need to buy the CD Player?Cox Im a beginner of it ,i dont want to spend that much money for the whole things...Thanks a lot.

Posted by Michael May on Jan-03-2007 22:39:

Re: Can Anyone help me out?

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Originally posted by Benny~Trance
Hi, I want to ask is there any Mixer that can directly connect to the Computer that I can dont need to buy the CD Player?Cox Im a beginner of it ,i dont want to spend that much money for the whole things...Thanks a lot.

You can buy a midi controller, or you will need a sound card with 2 seperate outputs and a mixer. Hope this helps.

Posted by Benny~Trance on Jan-03-2007 22:43:

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Originally posted by Michael May
You can buy a midi controller, or you will need a sound card with 2 seperate outputs and a mixer. Hope this helps.

Thanks, are you talking about this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Evolution-UC-33...1QQcmdZViewItem

Posted by Michael May on Jan-03-2007 22:54:

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Originally posted by Benny~Trance
Thanks, are you talking about this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Evolution-UC-33...1QQcmdZViewItem

Yep. I use to have the same one. Did the job just fine.

Posted by Benny~Trance on Jan-03-2007 22:59:

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Originally posted by Michael May
Yep. I use to have the same one. Did the job just fine.

Is it easy to use for Beginner? Will it come with software?
Do you know any site will teach ppl to use?Thanks a lot for ur help.....Im too New On IT..haha:

Posted by Michael May on Jan-04-2007 00:22:

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Originally posted by Benny~Trance
Is it easy to use for Beginner? Will it come with software?
Do you know any site will teach ppl to use?Thanks a lot for ur help.....Im too New On IT..haha:

It took alot of time to get where I am at now, and I am still far from where I want to be. It will probally be the same with you. I started out on software (Traktor Dj) and now I play on cd decks. Some of the software is easy to use cause it does alot for you. What software are you planning on using? There are tutorial sites about djing, but I don't have them bookmarked, so hopefully someone will post a couple in here.

Posted by Benny~Trance on Jan-04-2007 00:44:

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Originally posted by Michael May
It took alot of time to get where I am at now, and I am still far from where I want to be. It will probally be the same with you. I started out on software (Traktor Dj) and now I play on cd decks. Some of the software is easy to use cause it does alot for you. What software are you planning on using? There are tutorial sites about djing, but I don't have them bookmarked, so hopefully someone will post a couple in here.

I planing to get Pioneer��s DJS software ,is because its the only one I know in the market.Do u know is that I have to do it with software?If no software will the Midi works?Its seems like if I buy the whole things its almost same price as I buy the CD desk.

Posted by DJ Z on Jan-04-2007 02:00:

mixing software: I used to mix on VirtualDJ http://www.virtualdj.com/
now i mix on CD.

this software starts in a very basic mode for beginners:

then when you are ready, change skins and have all the features available that you would have on actual CD decks.

here is the skin I use:

with the proper sound card setup you can use headphones to monitor your VirtualDJ mix before it goes live....JUST LIKE A REAL DJ! haha

and guess what....EVERY function is MIDI controllable (external mixing console, etc).

have fun!

Posted by DJ Z on Jan-04-2007 02:02:

oh look at that............my beats aren't matched!

Posted by Benny~Trance on Jan-04-2007 02:17:

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Originally posted by DJ Z
mixing software: I used to mix on VirtualDJ http://www.virtualdj.com/
now i mix on CD.

this software starts in a very basic mode for beginners:

then when you are ready, change skins and have all the features available that you would have on actual CD decks.

here is the skin I use:

with the proper sound card setup you can use headphones to monitor your VirtualDJ mix before it goes live....JUST LIKE A REAL DJ! haha

and guess what....EVERY function is MIDI controllable (external mixing console, etc).

have fun!

THANKS FOR UR SUGGESTION.....Do you have any oppinion for a beginer about the hardware?I dont want to wast too much money on my first SET.

Posted by AnomalyConcept on Jan-04-2007 06:59:

Hmm. Didn't know it actually overlayed the waveforms. I guess that could come in handy...

Posted by nutsan on Jan-04-2007 12:27:

if allyou want to do to is mix mp3s from ur computer, id suggest getting sumthin like the hercules dj console. that will get you through the basics, ul have to buy sum software like tracktor or sumthin to go with it, dont think you get any with it.

will be more hands on that software alone plus you will be able to moniter ur tracks without the need for 2 soundcard as its a soundcard in itself.

Posted by Ryan0751 on Jan-04-2007 15:33:

How about :

Torq Mixlab

I don't really know what the "LE" version of Torq limits you to, but I do like the full version (though I use an external mixer and control vinyl).

I also like how the interface resembles a DJ mixer, so if you decide to upgrade to decks and a traditional mixer in the future you'll be a bit better off.

Posted by DJ Z on Jan-04-2007 18:20:

oh i forgot. you can control VirtualDJ with "time-coded" vinyls too...but not my area.

you can check the VDJ forums...

Posted by Benny~Trance on Jan-04-2007 19:20:

Can someone just tell me the Brand Name and Model of the DJ SET for
Beginner.....cox yesterday I went to SamAsh to try get one...but I
really dont know how to explain to the Sales....even they dont know
what I exactly need.....