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  • June 26, 2014 at 7:19 pm #2039096
    DJ Vintage
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    I don’t see how getting a Macbook is gonna make working with CDJs easier, apart from having the software to use (so library stuff and some visual feedback is there). First off I don’t think the transition is gonna be that big. You will have to prepare differently obviously. Getting some lessons in a safe environment of a DJ school or something is always a good idea before being confronted with new gear in a live situation.

    Hope that helps.

    Greetinx.

    June 26, 2014 at 7:26 pm #2039098
    Edgars Tilla
    Participant

    I have ddj-sx, macbook i need in a case if i bring it ddj-sx with me to the club, i could go that way also, but how long i’m gonna keep carrying around, sill at end of the day i will have to get my self working with cdj’s

    June 26, 2014 at 7:31 pm #2039100
    DJ Vintage
    Moderator

    I actually always bring my MBP to gigs with CDJ2000s (mostly Nexus models). I run Cross and bring two USB cables and my active hub. Plug in the CDJs and use the CDJ2000s as controllers in HID mode. Works like a charm.
    It’s like using the CDJs stand-alone but with a bonus. Hardest part will probably be not having 4 decks option (unless you have 4 CDJs 😀 ) and using the FX on the mixer (bit different from the way it’s implemented on controllers, but certainly doable). Still, having the option to practice setting up and getting familiar with the gear is nice, if you have that option.

    Greetinx.

    June 26, 2014 at 9:36 pm #2039125
    Terry_42
    Keymaster

    I would simply use my controller. Yes the SX is big, but still should be able to cramp it in most booths.

    June 27, 2014 at 4:10 am #2039163
    Yared Lee
    Participant

    You could just buy a regular laptop.. You don’t need a macbook…

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