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  • November 11, 2011 at 1:42 pm in reply to: Footswitch for Traktor Kontrol S4 #9692
    jezalenko
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    Haha, now that looks pretty cool.

    There’s no way you can use the reguluar foot switch control on the S4 with this thing, the S4 takes a 1/4″ TS footswitch input which is a max of one switch.

    However, you could plug this thing using the 5-pin DIN MIDI cables from the footswitch(s) to the the S4, making use of the MIDI ports on there. You’ll then have to custom map each footswitch control to what you want it to do on Traktor, but with 12 switches and 2 expression pedals, I think you could have something crazy going with effects there!

    Also, check out DubFX on the NI Youtube channel – there’s a good video of him using footswitches to the max there!

    (Actually, check out DubFX in general. He’s amazing!)

    November 11, 2011 at 1:36 pm in reply to: 7 Reasons Why Bar DJs Should Never Download Requests #9690
    jezalenko
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    I agree with most of this article – to a point.

    I think it’s damn important to at least listen to what your crowd is requesting, as it can give a good indication of what they want to hear throughout the night. Obviously you’re going to get some crazy/stupid requests (I had a girl request the song I was playing at the time at my last gig 😛 ) but you learn to sort out the good ones from the bad.

    While I’d never play something I’ve never heard before, I would never be one of those d***s who tell requesters where to shove it. They’re not there for you, you’re there for them. At least listen to what’s being requested and if it fits the night, try to have something similiar next week!

    November 11, 2011 at 1:29 pm in reply to: Rookie looking for input on mastering mashups #9687
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    Check out this post on DJTT for a how-to guide for mastering: http://www.djtechtools.com/forum/showthread.php?t=31907

    November 11, 2011 at 1:24 pm in reply to: Footswitch for Traktor Kontrol S4 #9686
    jezalenko
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    Head down to your local guitar/keyboard shop and ask for a foot switch. Any one will do, they all do the same thing, however contruction and feel will vary – I’ve seen cheap plasticy models with a soft feel all the way to full metal Marshall stompboxes which need smashing to switch. Just ask the guitar guys – they should know their stuff.

    Also, I think that the footswitch controls the loop recorder by default on the S4. You’ll need to neautralise the mapping for that before you can use the footswitch for anything else – just look up “Trakor Bible – Neautralise and Re-map” to see how to do that.

    November 9, 2011 at 1:22 am in reply to: NI introduced Native Scratch Technology #1002088
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    What’s happened is that NI have made the transition to their own proprietry DVS system – before they were having to pay a licencing fee for every copy of Scratch sold.

    If you just use normal Traktor (no scratch) then there is nothing different.

    November 5, 2011 at 11:42 am in reply to: Dealing with Promoters #9429
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    So, an update on the gig:

    I ended up playing the closing set for the night – which was great fun to start with, as the crowd was very responsive! Lots of fun.

    However, the people who I assumed where metalheads ended up asking for populuar DnB and Dubstep – which threw me, but I tried to fulfill a few requests, which went down well… when I exausted my small collection of DnB and Dubstep I moved on to banging Electro House, which was reasonably well recieved – but at this time in the morning the crowd was slowly disapearing, so I wound down the energy and finished on some older stuff (Bon Jovi, House of Pain :D)
    However – in talking to the resident DJ duo, they’ve said that the event has not been well promoted recently – the crowd has been dropping off slowly. Also, the residents said that the crowd doesnt want to hear indie, but hip-hop and DnB.

    We’ll see how this goes, but the company running the event is a reasonably established company, so I think I’ll play it by ear…..

    November 2, 2011 at 1:34 am in reply to: How do I activate Traktor's upgrade kit?? #9279
    jezalenko
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    Take a look at this: http://www.native-instruments.com/#/en/products/dj/traktor-scratch-pro-2/?page=2235

    Then select “Certified Upgrade Kit” – this is what you need.

    Bascially the bundle includes Control Vinyl, Control CDs, and the appropriate software to get TSP2 up an running with your mixer – it’s far cheaper then buying the full version!

    November 2, 2011 at 1:23 am in reply to: CDJs #9278
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    I would say that starting with CDJs would make you a better DJ in the long run. No waveforms, no Sync – people learn the old fashioned way, so when they get to digital they’re better DJs….

    (I speak from experience – I had CDJ100s back in the day before digital was all over the market… )

    November 1, 2011 at 11:18 am in reply to: Virtal Dj vs Traktor pro #9248
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    Phil Morse, post: 9231 wrote: Performance wise it’s probably your setup as VDJ is capable of rock solid performance.

    +1 to that. I’ve used VDJ and it’s been one of the most stable programs I’ve ever used, alongside Traktor.

    I’d also have to agree that Traktor is a somewhat more professional program – the effects are a lot better and the cues can be used more creativly. Try the demo, you might like it.

    October 31, 2011 at 1:48 am in reply to: External Sample Hardware for Itch 2.0 #9209
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    Right here: http://www.skratchworx.com/newspage.php4?fn_mode=comments&fn_id=1803

    October 29, 2011 at 10:54 am in reply to: How well controllers work with new software functions #9154
    jezalenko
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    For the price, Twitch is pretty damn good. Despite the fact it cant control sample decks, I have a feeling that may be changed soon with Numark looking like they’re going to release a controler specifically for Itch’s sample decks. (thanks to Gizmo at BPM ;))

    Twitch is great value for money, and you cant go wrong with it!

    October 29, 2011 at 10:42 am in reply to: CDJs #9153
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    mr stifffy, post: 9148 wrote: Just think its not a good idea to splash out a good few thousand on 2000’s as a starter setup (even restarting). they are way too expensive.

    Agreed. Unless you’re super loaded, I think CDJ850 – 900’s are the max your rould really need for home use.

    If you really want to go down the CDJ route, the CDJ350/DJM350 combo is ideal for a beginner. Great value for money (for Pioneer :p) and you can use USB/CD media or hook them up to your computer and use Rekordbox if you want.

    Honestly, half the clubs I’ve played at cant even afford CDJ2000’s, and if you’re just using them to control Trakor or something, you’ve got $2000 jog wheels…..

    October 27, 2011 at 6:39 am in reply to: Convinced we need a beginner section…. #1002001
    jezalenko
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    Make a Wiki out of the old blog articles – I think that’s the way to go!

    October 26, 2011 at 10:42 am in reply to: What do your business cards look like? #9057
    jezalenko
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    Alright, take two. I outlined the font and bumped up the text size.

    I have to agree with you D-Jam, it is a lot clearer now- your thoughts?

    October 25, 2011 at 6:35 am in reply to: What do your business cards look like? #9003
    jezalenko
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    I’ve also been working on a card, however, the font/colour may be a bit too hard to read…..

    Opinions?

    (Also – love your card smitten!)

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