Chuck Van Eekelen
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ModeratorI must say, you will be losing quite a bit of functionality moving from controller to CDJ. But if you are a regular visitor/reader here, you will have seen that discussion before 😀
ModeratorUnless you know your tracks well enough (which is recommended), you can use cue points to indicate the start of phrases where you could mix in/out. A second cue point could then be used to show the end of the phrase for example.
Most dance music will be on an 8-bar phrase. And you are right in thinking that at the beginning of a new phrase “something” happens.
Again, preparation is the key as well as familiarizing yourself with your collection.
ModeratorThe screen freezing issues now seem to be solved for many by setting the screen illumination to 90 instead of 100% and to use single dot LED ring instead of full on minus one dot (my preferred setting anyway LOL).
The software is about to released in less that 1 1/2 day (see Denon site for countdown). It does not mention what if any MCX8000 support there is, but it is generally assumed that there will only be one version of Engine, so this one should already give you an idea of the features (there is a good promo vid out on it as well).
As for the Quad you’d be paying for CD-players (who still needs those!?). Also I don’t think there is anything RekordBox/Engine like for the Numarks. So you’d be working with folder/file only tracks, meaning you need a lot of prepping. And still have to do with no playlists, no cue points or beatgrids for example. Very meager screens.
Not something I’d recommend based on your OP.
ModeratorAsk yourself, what decisions do I make when looking for tracks in certain parts of the gig. This could be energy level, intensity, “popularity”, vocal or instrumental and a zillion other things. The idea is that you create your own list of things you would like to be able to search on and then start adding the tags. Genre is only one, but grouping is one where you can put a lot of tags that are still searchable.
ModeratorToo bad, Praha is indeed Da Bomb!
ModeratorGood news. Good luck with that!
ModeratorGood news. Good luck with that!
ModeratorHi Steve, welcome to the forums. Thanks for the kind words. Enjoy your time here!
ModeratorLet me throw in my 3 cents as usual here.
If you are a mobile DJ, I think the microphone implementation on the Denon is better than the Pioneer version (although granted the RX has better mic option than many of it’s siblings). Separate EQ per mic, echo and easy push buttons for talk-over (ducking), mic on/off and said echo are preferable imho to the tiny 3-position switch on the Pioneer.
The 4-channel option has been mentioned, with the added 4-deck option of the 8000 should you choose to use software after all.
Software. I’d have to say that RekordBox IS currently the better option. That said, the new Prime version is about to be released and is rumored to support saving your sets in an 8000-compatible version (bit like you can choose to save for CDJ or XDJ in RekordBox). What I have seen from Prime (on a PC/Mac) seems to be pretty advanced. It has also been in extensive beta-testing by some of the biggest names in the industry (including but not limited to Paul Oakenfold, Laid Back Luke and Oliver Heldens). So, too early to call I think.
Superior sound card. This could cause a bit of a discussion, but general consensus among the people I have talked to (DJs and sound engineers) is that the Denon sounds better. This being a rather personal thing, trust your ears is the thing here.
The RX allows you to record to one of the USB ports, a function absent on the 8000
The 8000 has an extra USB port to connect something like an external HD without needing an USB hub.
All in all, unless you are totally hung up on loads of FX and especially if you are a mobile DJ, my money would be (and actually is) on the 8000 which is currently replacing my DDJ-SX
May 19, 2017 at 7:23 pm in reply to: Repeating same Songs in ONE Night or repeating same artist in one set #2563251ModeratorYes, it does depend on the venue/type of gig. Personally I think there is so much music out there, you can easily go a a couple of hours without having to play a track twice, unless it is really the rave and everyone wants it/requests it, in which case I might make an exception.
As for multiple tracks by one artist, you can do it, but it would be a good plan to try to make a mashup of sorts of it. So not playing 4 track back to back, but turning those 4 tracks into one longer (say 6-8 minutes) track.
Just my three cents as usual.
ModeratorTell us a little more. Do you NEVER want to use them for house parties and such? Do you ever intend to do some producing?
This will help determine what advice to give you 😀
May 19, 2017 at 7:16 pm in reply to: Hi I currently have a controller that needs the laptop to use with just rca's o #2563221ModeratorIt’s also good for backup purposes. Hook up your iPad/iPhone/Android phone/tablet with a mix ready to play. Something happens with the controller, just hit play on the phone/tablet and open the fader on the PA mixer and you are off to the races.
ModeratorAs the guys at Algoriddim already stated, why not use the tracks while they are in your macbook air? Is it a space thing? In which case there are ways to set up an iTunes library on a regular external HD/SSD (cheap enough these days), point to it from your MB Air and then your DJ software should recognize it without a problem.
This, btw, is NOT the same as syncing. I’d strongly suggest to use it as a totally separate and independent iTunes collection!
You CAN still use it from different systems. Let’s say you have a powerful desktop computer that you use to buy and prep your tracks on, you can use the same iTunes collection by hooking up the external HD to it.
There should be quite a few guides/vids on how to make this happen.ModeratorWow, talking about endorsement! No pressure right? 😀
I was online a tad less the last few weeks due to some physical issues (nothing life-threatening!).On-topic: First question that comes to mind is that there is a beta-version of appleOS (as OSX is now called) out there, which specifically deals with the touchbar. I’ve heard other stories of DJ Software (like Mixvibes Cross) going AWOL there with other controllers. While initially thinking that the beta software was to blame (which it usually is if things that worked, suddenly don’t work anymore), now I am starting to wonder if there isn’t a link to the actual (touchbar) hardware.
Unless, of course, you ARE using that beta.
Do you have another (brand/model) controller you can borrow to try and see if it crashes Serato as well? If it does, that will at least eliminate hardware failure from the equation. Mind you, if things go wrong when changing something in your setup, the last thing changed is usually where the problem lies. While possible (Murphy is almighty), it is far less likely that your hardware decided to breakdown at exact the same moment you swapped out some gear.
Over at the Denon site there are some posts, including some settings for the 8000 you could check. Lots of problems seem to occur on the midi front. While you can change the latency in Serato you can (also) change it in the 8000. It’s worth to have a look at that too.
Hope that helps a bit in the right direction. Let us know how you fare.
ModeratorOne I forgot is beatunes
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