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  • October 8, 2014 at 12:53 pm #2069651
    Marco Solo
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    There are numerous ways to capture sound on a laptop, search around for one that works with your computer. There are also great tutorials on Audacity out there, no need to stay in the dark.

    About getting noticed. Ask and thou shallt receive. The way I got my first gig is simply asking the owner of a bar, nothing more. Now I’m talking to a club to get a gig there and I’ll have to upload some promo mixes before they let me loose on their equipment. Which is only fair. I mean, how else is the club owner going to know you’re capable enough? That’s why it’s important to be able to record your mixes. You’ll never get solid gigs without them. They also offer a way to build some popularity and recognition. But beware, club gear is way different from your Mixtrack. It’s better to start someplace where you can bring your own gear and get some experience. I’m glad they never let me loose on a CDJ setup in the beginning. I would’ve made a complete mess of it.

    The full Serato DJ will be much, much more than simply Intro + recording. You will be able to make better use of the Mixtrack. I also own a Mixtrack Pro II (albeit as a backup) and Serato DJ Intro kind of holds it back.

    October 8, 2014 at 4:02 pm #2069821
    siddharth.jha.email@gmail.com
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    Hello Kyle,

    I’m 14 too, and basically in the exact same position as you are, but maybe I’ve got a headstart (just a tiny bit 🙂 )
    Don’t think that you need professional equipment to record and get noticed. I don’t have a controller, I’ve got a copy of VDJ 7 PRO and I DJ with just a laptop. I’ve recorded a good few mixes and have even been on the radio as a guest DJ. So, please, equipment is NOT your problem.

    I’m aware that Serato Intro doesn’t let you record but you could try this: Download Virtual Audio Cable [VAC] (or a similar application), that will allow you to route audio signal from one application to another in your computer. In Serato’s audio setup/Preferences, set “Record Out” or “Booth Out” to VAC’s input. Then you can use a program (I recommend REAPER) and set it’s input to VAC’s output. And then you could record from Serato into REAPER.

    Please also note that what I’ve told you is theoretically possible, but I’ve not yet tried it. Maybe someone with Serato can give you a better opinion.

    Hope I helped,
    Cheeku

    October 8, 2014 at 5:29 pm #2069961
    Marco Solo
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    You can’t set a record out in Serato. Neither in the intro nor the full version. All audio routing is done automatically.

    October 8, 2014 at 10:45 pm #2070001
    Tuomas Helander
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    I doubted posting this, since I’m not sure, but I believe, you could try VirtualDJ, afaik even the LE version has recod function, is free, has some live-streaming applications, and should work just fine with your controller.

    Give a try, at least it shouldn’t cost you anything.

    October 9, 2014 at 12:19 am #2070032
    g k
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    Tuomari,

    Isn’t it that with VDJ, you can only use a controller for 15 minutes before you are prompted to purchase the pro version?

    October 9, 2014 at 8:21 am #2070131
    Terry_42
    Keymaster

    That depends Kyle there are numerous LE versions of VDJ and every one of them is different.

    October 9, 2014 at 9:39 am #2070211
    Lamid45G
    Participant

    If you already thinkin about buying the full version of Serato DJ, id say go for it, its a great program you wont regret it

    October 9, 2014 at 4:07 pm #2070471
    Terry_42
    Keymaster

    Indeed.

    October 10, 2014 at 1:37 am #2070762
    g k
    Participant

    I think I feel more comfortable with upgrading to the full version of Serato DJ, rather than using an LE version of VDJ…

    October 10, 2014 at 9:55 am #2070991
    deathy
    Participant

    I think all Tuomari was suggesting was that you can try it for free before you plop down hard cash.

    VDJ allows you to play with a controller for 30 minutes at a time, then you do have to restart the program, but that is quite sufficient for getting a feel for it so you know if it fits your workflow.

    You can actually use it indefinitely for free if you aren’t using a controller.

    October 11, 2014 at 8:59 am #2071492
    g k
    Participant

    The thing is before I bought my Mixtrack, I had a been using VDJ Home 7 for about 7 – 8 months, so I know how VDJ works and all, and I really prefer Serato imo. If there is something I’m not fully comprehending could you please tell me?

    October 11, 2014 at 11:55 am #2071541
    deathy
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    Ah, yeah, if you already have spent time with VDJ, then it’s all good. Sorry. Just making that suggestion because purchasing your software is a pretty big commitment, you’re not likely to want to switch after you’ve made that investment, but it sounds like your decision is already informed.

    October 12, 2014 at 6:23 am #2071672
    g k
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    But then again, I was having vague thoughts on upgrading my controller, and possibly purchasing something that already comes with the full version of Serato DJ, but I don’t know yet… I think I’ll wait a little while before purchasing Serato DJ.

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