James Dentith
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October 18, 2013 at 9:39 pm in reply to: Hello everyone new to everything except the music offcourse!! #1014758
James Dentith
ParticipantAgree too. I love the Pioneer WeGo…. very easy to set-up, and have switched software, now that I tried the free Serato DJ that comes with the controller.
James
ParticipantYes…. of course, I can put my tracks I’m collecting in Cross and just get the keys sorted out that way!
Cheers,
James
ParticipantMany thanks for the quick responses. I’m just loving Serato Intro and will spring for the full version. Going to take Phil’s course sometime next week. The WeGo is just the right size and has all the functions I need. Again thanks for the help on that too. I”m sure I’ll find something new to bug y’all about in the coming weeks.
Cheers.ParticipantMixvibes shows you the key. I’m really enjoying Serato now, so even if I have to get the add-on it’s work it for me.
Many thanks for your help.ParticipantJust tried Serato and it works so easily! Even the effects are better by far in the Serato Lite version than in Cross DJ.
I think I”ll get the full version and add ‘mixed in key.’
I don’t know what it is about Cross DJ, but it seems harder to figure out, with little tutorials on youtube, and their website’s forum is honestly horrific. (I hate to say that, but I never heard back from them regarding a specific question, and was unable to make posts on the forum)ParticipantBack after getting finally getting a Pioneer DDJ WeGo. I’ll be signing up for Phil’s course very soon now. Looking forward to it. Although I have bought Cross DJ, and understand the controller will work with Cross, I was wondering if I should buy Serato DJ or VirtualDJ? Phil suggested it might be less hassle to use the software that comes bundled with the controller.
I don’t mid paying for the full version of either software. I don’t think Serato DJ can match keys yet can it? Any suggestions greatly appreciated!ParticipantHi Steve, thanks for the info. Yeah, I checked Phil’s written review on here. It does sound a little basic for what I will want to do down the road.
After watching a Pioneer demo it was obvious the controller is mimicking the lay out of VDJ which I don’t want to use.Coming from a guitar background, and using loops and wanting to mix tracks at the same time, I”m looking now at the X1 and F1 for controlling Traktor. (Yeah, I know I bought Cross DJ, but the idea of being able to have control over 2 decks via the X1, and the remix/sample decks controlled by the F1 seems very appealing right now)
I also watched a youtube rave review of Phil’s course. The still screen shots showed him demoing techniques on Traktor.
When I take the course, I would prefer to be using the same software for ease of understanding. (I”m finding Cross DJ to have very little in the way of good online tutorials so far)
Thanks to all of you for being patient, while I work my way through this!
Cheers,
JamesParticipantit is, but I have a 24″iMac running Logic 9 that I would be swapping it for. Won’t be able to see all those plug-ins quite so easily!
ParticipantYeah, you’re right… what was I thinking….
ParticipantSeems that way… I’m trying to sell my 24″iMac and get a macbook air. If the deal doesn’t come through, I have a friend who is willing to swap his 20″ imac. Just wondering if that’s too big to use on a live gig, if I disconnect the keyboard?
It will only be 5″ bigger than a 15″ laptop.. heavy to lug around!ParticipantThanks Chuck, I checked the price locally and it’s a wee bit more than I wanted to pay. Saw Phil’s review of the Pioneer DDJ WeGo and checked out some youtube vids. Looks like it will work with Cross DJ, and is small and compact enough to take to lounge/bar gigs. Not expensive either!
ParticipantGreat reply, thanks for the advice Steve.
I’m learning Cross DJ on a large iMac 24″ I usually play gigs at small venues doing background music as a guitarist who has tracks I’ve pre-mixed onto an iPod. It’s a natural jump for me into DJ’ing as I can then do mixes on the fly without having to hit stop on my iPod.
Also, I’m involved in music education and although most of my teaching is on guitar and how to record in Logic 9, I have the option of going into schools and demoing DJ’ing to kids, which would be fun to do, once I’ve bought my controller and done Phil’s course. (I would heavily promote this site and Phil’s teaching course, when the time comes)So far I’ve been steered away from the using VJay, iPad and a Vestax Spin2 combo, from comments on here.
I’m looking for a smaller compact controller that can trigger samples from Cross DJ and control 2 decks.
I’ll keep scouring Phil’s controller reviews… (starting to think the Denon MC3000 might do the trick, but any further suggestions would be very appreciated) I plan on buying in the next week or two.
Again many thanks,
JamesParticipantWhen I get my controller…. I’m signing up.
Cheers.ParticipantThanks Terry, I’m 100% sure I will sign up for it soon. Phil has a great way of explaining everything. (You do too btw!)
I”m involved in musical education, and can spot a good teacher a mile away.ParticipantGot it! I’ll start focusing seriously on Cross now and getting my controller soon.
BTW, if I get Phil’s video course, will it be easy for me to follow all the ideas if he’s demoing techniques on say Serato itch or VDJ and I”m learning the course on Cross DJ?
I’ll probably stop hassling with silly questions soon… thanks for you patience! -
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