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| Khayat |
Hey Guys..Im really stuiped when it comes to hardware.I just wanted to know if it is possible to connect a mixer via usb to a laptop to use ableton or traktor software and if so which is or [are] good .I was looking forward to buy the Behringer djx v700 wut do u guys think about as a beginner mixer and can i connect it to a laptop or i need to buy Final scratch.. i need help
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| Low Profile |
Well, Numark has the only USB mixers I know about, they act as your soundcard. They're battle/DJ mixers, meaning they have only 2 stereo channel outputs and are designed for DJ'ing (you can not use it to input audio into you computer).
If you are looking for a mixer for production I'd advise against getting a DJ mixer (like the Behringer DJX 700), and get a regular one.
I don't know much about usb mixers, but if they exist they probably cost a crapload of cash. I suggest getting a decent 2 or 4 analog in soundcard (check out M-Audio) and a good mixer with 2 submix outputs (giving you 2 seperate stereo outputs to route your audio to)... that is if you get 4 channel card, if not just get a regular 1 stereo output mixer. Check out the Behringer Eurorack UB line.
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Oh and btw. If you get a soundcard with multiple inputs, they all have built in virtual mixers, meaning you can blend the signals in your computer to your will (without needing a hardware mixer). |
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| thecYrus |
| you could use every midi controller for such a thing.. i use my virus ti for controlling traktor and it works very well. |
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| Khayat |
| Guys ..u understood me wrong i have allready a midi controller a Korg karma.All i wanted to knowis how to connect a dj mixer to a laptop to use mixing software like traktor or ableton |
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| thecYrus |
| quote: | Originally posted by Khayat
Guys ..u understood me wrong i have allready a midi controller a Korg karma.All i wanted to knowis how to connect a dj mixer to a laptop to use mixing software like traktor or ableton |
you can't use a regular dj mixer for controlling any application.. |
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| Storyteller |
yes you can. What you're looking for is either a card with 2 seperate outputs so you can put those into the 2 channel mixer.
Or you'll need a package such as stanton final scratch. |
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| Pjotr G |
true. In which case you are not controlling the software, but the software outputs 2 different audio tracks at the same time (i.e. representing 2 turntables/cd's or whatev).
Idially, you need a soundcard that has 2 x 2 out (double stereo), and has very low latency (so pitch alteration is immediately audible) |
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