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Windows Finds a Beat - DJing on Windows Laptops

http://windowsteamblog.com/windows/...nds-a-beat.aspx

Back in March, Windows went to the Winter Music Conference on a fact finding trip. We had an idea and needed a gut check. Besides getting us some much loved vitamin D, our trip to Miami convinced us that PCs running Windows have a place in the DJ community. Most DJs use Macs to mix their music. We want to change that. So today we�re kicking off a new partnership with four of the planet�s most creative DJs to show the world just what a PC running Windows 7 can do.

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After talking with the artists, the next step was getting their hands on a really awesome PC. Fortunately, the folks at Dell were an enthusiastic and early supporter of our idea and supplied us with five, fully-loaded Dell XPS 16�s.

Together with the Dell PCs, we also shipped each DJ a Novation Launchpad controller, a Focusrite Saffire 6 USB audio interface, a Serato Rane SL3 DJ interface, the Ableton Live 8 software suite, a Crane laptop stand, a Flip Mino HD camera and, of course, a Windows-branded Mono DJ bag and T-shirt.

Over the next few months, we�ll report back on how each DJ in the program is doing, what they�re working on and hopefully turn you on to their stuff. Look for tracks, interviews and more here on the Windows Experience Blog.

http://windowsteamblog.com/windows/...nds-a-beat.aspx

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i was expecting to see some REALLY BIG djs doing the testing....

really big djs that no1 ever herd of

umm ok?


I've been using WinXP/Vista/7 for the past 4 years on my laptop for gigs with no problem....with how good win7 is, only an idiot will claim that Macs are "better" for gigging with.

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Originally posted by chinamon i was expecting to see some REALLY BIG djs doing the testing....

98% of them wouldn't be caught dead using a PC. Hence why they got some no-name dorks to do this dumb campaign.

Whats with the lame teenage-style peer pressure for people to be just like everyone else. Its pathetic.

Fuck Macs. I would never ever use that shit for DJ'ing. I got my DuraBook with XP Professional and never had a single problem in 3 years using it as a DJ. No errors or bugs or failures like Apple says on their predictable commercials.

Also, while I was at it - fuck Serato. I had it before, and it was so shitty than I decided to get Traktor Scratch. Best decision ever.

Mac doesnt support half of the programs/functions/settings that I use for my computers.

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Originally posted by Magnetonium Whats with the lame teenage-style peer pressure for people to be just like everyone else. Its pathetic. Fuck Macs. I would never ever use that shit for DJ'ing. I got my DuraBook with XP Professional and never had a single problem in 3 years using it as a DJ. No errors or bugs or failures like Apple says on their predictable commercials. Also, while I was at it - fuck Serato. I had it before, and it was so shitty than I decided to get Traktor Scratch. Best decision ever. Mac doesnt support half of the programs/functions/settings that I use for my computers.

Have you ever used/owned a mac?

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Originally posted by spiderpig Have you ever used/owned a mac?

I tried it 4 years ago, and found it extremely confusing. Some of the programs were incompatible and/or froze or didnt work properly. There's very weak support system for software-based issues. Especially their terrible internet browser, whatever the name ... I had issues while working on my website. I like to have full control over all my files, which PC does, and Mac doesnt (Macs organize files via its own complicated system).

After a week, I had enough and returned it (with serious arguing involved) for my current desktop. Its funny, that the only times I have rare crashes or errors on my desktop computer is when an Apple software is involved, for example, iTunes for my iPod. So I made sure there is not a single piece of Apple software on my DuraBook laptop.

I like the classic Windows layout and I am used to it over the years, so I guess Apple is not my cup of tea. It has some good features, but the software/functions incompatibility is the biggest issue for me.

My initial response to this thread was quite bitter because there are a bunch of Mac elitists I know who like to diss Windows on every opportunity they can.

Any laptop DJing is gheeeeyyyyyyy...

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Originally posted by Magnetonium My initial response to this thread was quite bitter because there are a bunch of Mac elitists I know who like to diss Windows on every opportunity they can.

you're not any better because you are a windows elitest who likes to diss mac.

So I have a question for those on Win:

I have a sound editor using Pro Tools 8, with a Mbox 2 Micro. In pro tools they can playback sounds though the mbox 2, no problem. But playing sounds from the any other program, does not go through the mbox. In the sound preferences, I have set the Mbox as the primary playback device, but no go. She has to physically switch from one jack to the other.

Anybody have any experience with this sort of thing? Our lead sound editor (on a Mac) can go through his dedicated hardware without switching, and states that on Windows you have to physically switch, but I don't believe that. There has to be a way!

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Originally posted by chinamon you're not any better because you are a windows elitest who likes to diss mac.

If people start dissing me, I respond appropriately, when necessary. But otherwise, believe me, I will be the last person who will start a thread saying how Macs are better than PCs, or vice versa.

But before everyone here jumps on a Mac bandwagon, I wanted to voice a different opinion. I.e. maybe Macs have certain advantages or vice versa, but DJ'ing on a PC is not a gay/retarded thing.

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Originally posted by LKD ...with how good win7

um I had 64 bit vista and everything was running smooth as fuck on my lap top, Ive crashed 4 times since the upgrade to win 7 ultimate

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Originally posted by Magnetonium If people start dissing me, I respond appropriately, when necessary. But otherwise, believe me, I will be the last person who will start a thread saying how Macs are better than PCs, or vice versa. But before everyone here jumps on a Mac bandwagon, I wanted to voice a different opinion. I.e. maybe Macs have certain advantages or vice versa, but DJ'ing on a PC is not a gay/retarded thing.

i dont think that vdub's comment about laptop djing being ghey was meant to be a personal attack.

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Originally posted by Shaya007 um I had 64 bit vista and everything was running smooth as fuck on my lap top, Ive crashed 4 times since the upgrade to win 7 ultimate

what crappy pirated upgrade did you get? :P

Vista gave me the BSOD a few times but in 17 months of using win7, nothing.

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Originally posted by chinamon i dont think that vdub's comment about laptop djing being ghey was meant to be a personal attack.

Unless you're a laptop DJ...

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Originally posted by VDub Any laptop DJing is gheeeeyyyyyyy...

oh stfu already...almost every DJ is using a laptop for their gigs now whether via Traktor/Serato/Torq timecode vinyl/cds or via ableton+midi controllers

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Originally posted by LKD oh stfu already...almost every DJ is using a laptop for their gigs now whether via Traktor/Serato/Torq timecode vinyl/cds or via ableton+midi controllers

really?
i actually see more djs WITHOUT a laptop so i wouldnt say "almost every dj" uses a laptop.

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Originally posted by LKD oh stfu already...almost every DJ is using a laptop for their gigs now whether via Traktor/Serato/Torq timecode vinyl/cds or via ableton+midi controllers

Only the ghey ones Liam...

You're a case in point...

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Originally posted by VDub Only the ghey ones Liam... You're a case in point...

In this day and age you gotta be a laptop DJ to be in business. I do have a large record collection, but the music is too dated for today's kids - and I will not be buying new Lady Gaga or Drake records every week and carrying heavy crates of records along with me. I am mostly a TOP 40 DJ.

Especially for stag & doe's .... people dont give a shit if you use real records or use a computer nowadays. As long as you have the tracks, the effects, lights, the proper music selection/combination - people dont even give a shit about good mixing either. They dont know what mixing is actually.

Talking about vinyl vs. laptop DJ'ing is a lot like the Mac vs. PC discussion ... those who have Macs and have records obviously think they're elite ...

b-b-b-b-but they paid like $1800 for their laptop they have to be better at djing no?

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Originally posted by Magnetonium In this day and age you gotta be a laptop DJ to be in business. I do have a large record collection, but the music is too dated for today's kids - and I will not be buying new Lady Gaga or Drake records every week and carrying heavy crates of records along with me. I am mostly a TOP 40 DJ. Especially for stag & doe's .... people dont give a shit if you use real records or use a computer nowadays. As long as you have the tracks, the effects, lights, the proper music selection/combination - people dont even give a shit about good mixing either. They dont know what mixing is actually. Talking about vinyl vs. laptop DJ'ing is a lot like the Mac vs. PC discussion ... those who have Macs and have records obviously think they're elite ...

OK dude this takes the cake for your retarded posts...

First... you're a top 40 DJ... GTFO...

Second... you've never heard of CD's???

Fuck even the new CDJ's read memory sticks...

You're making excuses for your inability to mix...

Don't compare the ppl on this board with ppl who go to your lame ass top 40 parties...

I love the pissing contest that goes on between DJ's who use laptops, and fans of DJ's that don't use laptops to perform. I wonder how many of these fans actually have extensive experience in both mediums. Or do they just need another excuse to big up their favourite shitty DJ's...

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Originally posted by spiderpig 98% of them wouldn't be caught dead using a PC. Hence why they got some no-name dorks to do this dumb campaign.

I wouldn't call Deadbeat a no-name. Dork maybe, but he's had numerous releases on several prominent labels and tours worldwide. Just because you've never heard of him...

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