Serato or Traktor...that is the question!

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Posted by NuDarkBeat on Jan-20-2010 04:27:

Serato or Traktor...that is the question!

I am looking for the cheapest and most efficient way to use my computer as my music library so I can play off my setup. I have two pioneer CDJ-800 MK2's and a Behringer DJX 700 Mixer. My laptop does not have a soundcard. Any tips appreciated!

Posted by Jarvmeister on Jan-20-2010 09:09:

http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=e...nGB362&aq=f&oq=

Posted by Zak McKracken on Jan-20-2010 12:17:

i got totaly hooked on cdj400 USB-soundcard option when i heard about it some weeks ago. dont know if its good but you might wanna read up on that and change to cdj400 (if u dont use scratch that is).

Posted by NuDarkBeat on Jan-23-2010 09:05:

Is this the industry standard? I am looking for the most tested and proven program for such applications. Any other responses?

Posted by Zak McKracken on Jan-23-2010 13:21:

no that would be serato scratch or traktor scratch or ableton (all apps) and a good soundcard. traktor and serato can both be bought with suited soundcards. i have not tested any of them, i use ableton a little.

Posted by DjWoody on Jan-23-2010 14:57:

What he said. The cheapest would be Traktor Skratch Dual.

Posted by Jarvmeister on Jan-23-2010 15:17:

quote:
Originally posted by NuDarkBeat
I am looking for the cheapest.....

quote:
Originally posted by NuDarkBeat
Is this the industry standard? I am looking for the most tested and proven program for such applications. Any other responses?

Make up your mind you pecker. You'll rarely, if ever, get an industry standard which is also the cheapest option.

Posted by n3lly on Jan-23-2010 19:26:

quote:
Originally posted by Jarvmeister
you pecker..

LoL

Posted by NuDarkBeat on Jan-26-2010 04:26:

I guess your right! Well I am just hoping that there is something I can connect without a soundcard. If not I guess I am going to have to just stick with CD's until I can buy a laptop with a card and some software. Also, what is a suited soundcard?

Posted by Crebilis on Jan-27-2010 15:15:

There are cheaper solutions similar to serato or traktor.

I use mixvibes. Was about 250 euro. No idea what the current price is.
There is also m-audio torq. Not sure about the price for this either.

They're no industry standard, but they do an equally good job and are much cheaper then traktor or serato.

Posted by TranceSpeeder on Jan-30-2010 12:00:

Virtual DJ was ok but I sold it. If you are serious about djing then go for the expensive stuff.

Posted by woscar on Feb-02-2010 22:18:

quote:
Originally posted by NuDarkBeat
Also, what is a suited soundcard?

A soundcard that suits your needs.

Posted by Zak McKracken on Feb-02-2010 22:24:

some of these apps can be bought with suited soundcards in a bundle.

Posted by woscar on Feb-02-2010 22:31:

quote:
Originally posted by palm
some of these apps can be bought with suited soundcards in a bundle.

Or this.

Posted by NuDarkBeat on Mar-01-2010 07:08:

So is it safe to say that the concensus is that I need a soundcard to record? Is there any kind of USB options available?

Posted by NuDarkBeat on Mar-04-2010 07:50:

ok...so i am torn b/w serato with a Rane SL-1, SL-3, or ran sixty eight mixer and Traktor Audio 8 with Traktor Duo software. I am really not able to make up my mind, any input would be great!

Posted by miamitranceman on Mar-05-2010 02:57:

quote:
Originally posted by NuDarkBeat
ok...so i am torn b/w serato with a Rane SL-1, SL-3, or ran sixty eight mixer and Traktor Audio 8 with Traktor Duo software. I am really not able to make up my mind, any input would be great!

You really can't go wrong there. It's personal preference as the interfaces are different with all DVS's. (I use Torq for what it's worth and have been for years now without fail.)

Posted by NuDarkBeat on Mar-05-2010 03:56:

Well now I am thinking of picking up an Allen & Heath Xone 42. Which one of these softwares will go better with this mixer?