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  • September 8, 2016 at 11:05 am in reply to: do I need a mixer if I use Focusrite Scarlett #2442821
    Trev Ox
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    Interesting discussion. I’ve just ‘upgraded’ to a Focusrite Scarlett 6i6 from an M-Audio Fast-Track Pro, and was disappointed that the 6i6 does not have the mono switch that the Fast-Track does. Mono is best for fields etc. – in the past I did gigs for decades at such events, and used 100v line connected loudspeakers to get the coverage. The best advice is to test it first, or hire in the PA. Nevertheless, if your event crowd is based on one corner of the field, the kit you have, suitably protected from the weather, might well work OK. The crowd will draw closer for volume if that’s what they want, others will move further out. Test it all out in a similar situation first.

    And test it all out well in advance.

    January 3, 2015 at 12:22 pm in reply to: controller advice #2115131
    Trev Ox
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    My understanding is that if you use class compliant devices you don’t need special drivers.
    Vestax VCI-100, VCI-300, VCI-380, VCI-400, VFX-1, Spin, Spin2 and Typhoon are all listed as class compliant on the digitaldjtips.com “how-to-use-your-dj-controller-with-your-ipad” page. The VCI-300 and 380 should be good to buy secondhand for Serato DJ as there is a free download for the full version, which recognizes those controllers as ‘kosher’ for use.

    January 3, 2015 at 9:19 am in reply to: controller advice #2115101
    Trev Ox
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    Hi,

    I was DJ-ing with vinyl in the 70s and am also studying the digital music scene now. To test my vocation, I decided on Serato as my main DJ software, and used eBay to get a secondhand Vestax VCI-300. This comes with Serato Itch, but Serato DJ is a free download for the full version. I’ve also ordered an Akai-AMX because maximum portability is a goal (my nearest city is a long bus or short plane-ride away).

    The VCI-300 has gain knobs for its two channels, although they are marked “Trim”. For other controllers, I would start with the Serato site’s Hardware page and check out those controllers listed as being “Serato DJ Enabled” as opposed to “Serato DJ Upgrade Ready” – the former is a free download for the full version, the latter a paid upgrade.

    Hope this helps.

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