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MemberJohn, that sounds like Traktor, not Virtual DJ, which is what Mike is using.
Mike, as far as I’m aware, VDJ cant support mulitple soundcards. I fiddled with this as well, and I’m pretty sure it isnt possible, but I’d like to be proven wrong.
I’m afraid your only option might be to get hold of some speakers which can take that RCA from the back. Really, anything will do here, it’s just a matter of what you can find…
MemberMike – I’m now using Traktor Pro after using the included VDJ LE (ewww) for a few months. The basic software is enough to get you going, but you’ll want to get a pro version of something later on.
MemberEmma Partnow, post: 4554 wrote: With my Sony Vaio I ended up with a Rolling Blue Screen (meaning that I would start Windows Normally; and when it had done that; it would Crash to the Blue Screen again); I think I tried a number of times with the Restore DVD I have; and where that had Always Worked in the past; it just stopped doing anything;
It only had 700MB of Ram and Never Crashed Any Programmes I had;
But this HP I have with 2GB of Ram (all I could afford – and that is a Loan); and it Crashes my Software at least 3 times a day; and just seems Useless :()Sounds like software issues, not the actual hardware itself…..
MemberBad Santa Claus, post: 4479 wrote: Would you recommend samsung then? 1000 dollars with i5 second generation, 4gb RAM…..
Go for it. Samsung are a quality brand, and an i5 processor with 4GB of RAM should do the job. If you can though, get as much RAM as possible, as that’s what keeps your computer crash free while DJing (mostly). I have 6GB of RAM in my computer and I’ve never had problems. Also if you’re using Traktor, the program only uses one core of the processor anyway, so processor specs are mostly useless here.
And personal gripe time – $1000 for a i5 with 4GB RAM? Here in Australia, the equivalent Mac with those specs would cost at leat $2000…. Macs just aren’t good value, unless you love OS X.
Emma Partnow, post: 4518 wrote: I have So Much Confidence in my HP now Jeremy 😀
I should have just got my Sony Vaio Repaired 🙂Sorry to be the bearer of bad news Emma – it’s just the facts! HP tend to sell machines based on fancy features and marketing, not build quality. But then again all manufacturers have problems, it’s just a question of what percentage of machines are faulty. And in regards to your Sony, it all depends what was the problem was in the first place – it could have been easily fixable, or not at all…
(and HP, please dont sue me for defamation. Cheers ;))
MemberDammit Rob, I was about to say that this thread has been up nearly 24 hours and there was not one post about a Mac! 😀
Honestly, it doesnt make that much difference, (I use a PC and it’s never had problems!) but whatever you choose, but just make sure you can get as much RAM as you can, as well as a reliable PC brand. For example, I used to work in a computer store, and the number of HPs we had to send back to be repaired was ridiculous! Hence why I went via the Dell route.
Although a Mac apparently makes you look “cool”…. 😎
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MemberIt also depends if the bar has it’s own sound system. If not, you’re going to need a (small) analouge mixer and some speakers (and maybe subs too).
I would make sure you check out what table they give you, as you’ll want something sturdy. If they cant give you anything good enough, buy your own.
As far as laptop stands go, get a Crane Stand. They are a little more expensive than the rest, but it’s definatly worth it. You’ll be getting the best quality stand on the market which is rock solid and will last for years.
MemberThanks D-Jam
I’ll clarify a few points for you.
D-Jam, post: 4081 wrote: First off, how does the crowd like this guy? He could be the worst DJ in the world but if the crowd loves him, shows up to support, dances, and thus he brings the party…then he’s still considered “gold” in the eyes of an owner or manager.
Although the current DJ can’t mix, he has been the resident for 12 years and the owner likes him, for the fact that he ticks all the boxes – so we have to work with him, not against him. We have to try to get the owner to see us like he sees him, by bringing in the crowd.
D-Jam, post: 4081 wrote: I like the idea, but I would try to word things in a way that doesn’t scare the owner. If he has a dead Friday night and nothing’s happening, then he’ll be open…but if he’s doing decently on Friday and now you’re looking to bring “new music” in, he’ll worry you’ll drive his crowd out.
The venue actually doesnt usually open on Fridays, so at least there is no regular crowd to drive away. For the owner, he stands to make a profit by opening in doors to the crowd we bring in. So the music policy will simply be keeping it similiar to what the current resident plays.
Our biggest challenge will be letting the punters know that the venue is open on a Friday, so we’re planning to get into the club on the nights it’s open and promote it then. This should allow us to get the regulars in the know about our night.
D-Jam, post: 4081 wrote: If the club normally charges cover, then try it. If not, then don’t. Even if you have to do a few nights as a “tryout” and get nothing, do it and prove yourself. Charging cover when the venue normally doesn’t can kill your chances, especially if other spots offer free entry.
So maybe do a trial run, and if you see success, then the man gives you a cut of the bar and you move forward.
That sounds like good advice. The venue normally charges after 10, so we could do exactly the same.
Thanks for the advice, I’ll keep you all posted with whats happening.
MemberHaroon K, post: 3969 wrote: I think, that most people in the crowd at a bar/club dont care too much for the intricacies of mixing, they just want to have a good time, party and hear some good tunes.
So true. I’ve seen terrible DJs get gigs simply because they play songs people know and dont care about the mixing. Sounds like crap to me, but most of the crowd dont care…
Member:eek:!!!!!!! Not what I want to hear mate!
Hope Numark fix it up ASAP!
MemberAlso check out this article on another blog about mixing. Hip-hop is mentioned later on.
MemberThanks Josh, I’ve read through most of those already and have a good idea of how to go about things, however these is no substitue for experience!
I’m also wondering if anybody has any real-world experience/gems of info they could share?
MemberJust letting you know, with a budget of $300-400 you will get speakers that will break at some point. Be preapared for that, and try not to be too disapointed when that day comes. Just use the time till then to try and earn some money to pay for the next (quality) pair.
Also make sure they’re active speakers (amps built in) otherwise you’ll need an external amp as well.
MemberI originally started with some CDJ100s and a crappy 2 channel mixer – which did me well for over two years. However, all that time I was still droolling after a SSL system…. but i never got there.
I sold my decks when I left school to go travelling – a decision I stll somewhat regret. It was only when I got to uni and met a whole bunch of other people DJing, and my little brother introduced me to VDJ – did I actually get back into DJing. From there I found about the huge number of controllers on the market today, and went from there…
MemberBut you need the TSP 2 S4 upgrade installed first…
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