DJs Threads

[copacetic]

I hope to get into the DnB scene one day.

You will have to get born again earlier then, from what I can tell.

[nivek]

Budget...real starter, so I dont know how much I should consider as cheap but good. Think 3K should be enough
I've never had a proper look at USB mixing consoles, so I'm hoping people here can steer me in the right direction.

you'll need atleast 6k-8k for something decent, unless you settle for cheap and nasty, like hercules
look at native instruments kontrol s4, and the denon mc3000

its an expensive hobby

[carstensdj]

What happened to you, I replied in the Musician's thread, and you just never came.

Lol, sorry Copa, went to take a look and got distracted by work... You know how it goes. Thanks for the reminder about that thread tho

Jizz let down's in PM please boys!

LOKL

[Happy Camper]

you'll need atleast 6k-8k for something decent, unless you settle for cheap and nasty, like hercules
look at native instruments kontrol s4, and the denon mc3000

its an expensive hobby

If you can afford those more expensive controllers then go for it, but unless you're after the 4 channels extra I doubt there is much difference in sound quality and functionality between the lower priced budget controllers.

The Numark Mixtrack Pro is decently priced and is a damn fine controller, same for some of the Geminis like this one >> http://www.soundz.co.za/pGEMI-CTRL7/...card--NEW.aspx

I agree it is pretty expensive in the beginning, once you have the controller, a decent set of monitor speakers, headphones etc etc But its damn good fun ++

[Biggie]

Budget...real starter, so I dont know how much I should consider as cheap but good. Think 3K should be enough
I've never had a proper look at USB mixing consoles, so I'm hoping people here can steer me in the right direction.

For entry level Numark Mixtrak pro without a doubt.It the best entry level controller.Goes for R2500 or so,if you are in CT,Frontline (in Maitland) can do for roughly R2200.

The MC3000 do 4 channels through the software,if you really need it.

Stay far away from anything Gemini and Hercules.

[mono_sono]

I hope to get into the DnB scene one day.

Hey Rosaudio, It aint too late. The scene in JHB is booming atm. Of course CPT speaks for itself. Im in PTA, its quite dry atm, if you know what I mean. I admin the DNB SA group on FB, come check us out. http://www.facebook.com/DNBSA

Cheers

[Rosaudio]

Hey Rosaudio, It aint too late. The scene in JHB is booming atm. Of course CPT speaks for itself. Im in PTA, its quite dry atm, if you know what I mean. I admin the DNB SA group on FB, come check us out. http://www.facebook.com/DNBSA

Cheers

Thanks, i've joined the group

[tsume]

Went to a store and was told about the Numark Mixtrack Pro, so maybe I'll go for that.
Just some nOObish questions.

What's the difference between a 2 channel and 4 channel?

Oh yes what exactly is the timecode? I've seen people been able to control the set with Pioneer turntables just by plugging in they soundcard to the turntable and nothing else extra. Is this the use of timecode? What kind of soundcard do I need? I currently have a Maya44 USB, is this sufficient?

[Biggie]

Went to a store and was told about the Numark Mixtrack Pro, so maybe I'll go for that.
Just some nOObish questions.

What's the difference between a 2 channel and 4 channel?

Hardware mixer - One got 2 channels for incoming signals and the other have 4.
You either can use 2 channels for the software or all 4,or use 2 for the virtualdj and the other 2 for external sources like cd players in case your software crash.
Software - Using the MC3000 as an example - It's a 2 channel controller BUT you can play with 4 DECKS in the software by flipping through the decks using the same 2 channels.
Channel is Deck A/C and channel 2 is Deck B/D.For most people 4 channels is a waste,unless you want to use it for backup.

Oh yes what exactly is the timecode? I've seen people been able to control the set with Pioneer turntables just by plugging in they soundcard to the turntable and nothing else extra. Is this the use of timecode? What kind of soundcard do I need? I currently have a Maya44 USB, is this sufficient?

With time code you control the software with cd's or vinyls which contain the tone signal.However,timecode has limited use.When using timecode on cd you can't use your cdjs built-in effects,auto beat loop and master tempo.You'll have to use these in the software.VDJ's timecode is free on the website if you use cd players.If you use turntables you need to buy the time code vinyls.With timecode you can't control video,well you actually can but you need an expensive midi mixer to move the crossfader.

Maya44 is perfect.It was so popular that they brought it back after it was discontinued.If you have cd players and mixer all you need is the laptop.Since you are looking into budget friendly options,rather go for the mixtrack pro.

edit:nice thread by the way

[mono_sono]

Went to a store and was told about the Numark Mixtrack Pro, so maybe I'll go for that.
Just some nOObish questions.

What's the difference between a 2 channel and 4 channel?

Oh yes what exactly is the timecode? I've seen people been able to control the set with Pioneer turntables just by plugging in they soundcard to the turntable and nothing else extra. Is this the use of timecode? What kind of soundcard do I need? I currently have a Maya44 USB, is this sufficient?

Well its simple really; with a 2 channel mixer you'll have 2 inputs (2 cd player/turntables/laptop audio) or in the case of the Numark, 2 outputs; this means you'll need a separate to plug into.
With 4 channel, same as above, except its 4.

Timecode is an audio code stored on vinyl or cd that gets interpreted by the software. For interest sake, it is tone, generally 1200Hz with addititional timestamps. The speed of the media (cd/vinyl), relates to the frequency i.e at 1000Hz, the pitch will be lower. The timestamps indicate whether the media is moving forward or backward. This is my interpretation/over simplification and is not admissible in court.

The maya interface will be perfect (i think); I've had success just running a phono signal from turntables into my laptop. In theory it should'nt work, as the signal is required to be line level. I have'nt even used the software phono pre-amp. It may be an anomaly.
Anyway, what you'll need is a copy of http://www.mixxx.org
Its a free dj software, which timecode capable (only serato at this stage)
A copy of timecode, downloadable from serato scratchlive site (last I checked), which you'll burn to cd. Or a serato scratchlive vinyl.
Plug the cd/record players into your interface and you should have a diy Digital vinyl system.
Thats the theory of course.

It will be cheaper to with the Numark though, unless you have access cd/record players.

Cheers

[mono_sono]

Hardware mixer - One got 2 channels for incoming signals and the other have 4.
You either can use 2 channels for the software or all 4,or use 2 for the virtualdj and the other 2 for external sources like cd players in case your software crash.
Software - Using the MC3000 as an example - It's a 2 channel controller BUT you can play with 4 DECKS in the software by flipping through the decks using the same 2 channels.
Channel is Deck A/C and channel 2 is Deck B/D.For most people 4 channels is a waste,unless you want to use it for backup.


With time code you control the software with cd's or vinyls which contain the tone signal.However,timecode has limited use.When using timecode on cd you can't use your cdjs built-in effects,auto beat loop and master tempo.You'll have to use these in the software.VDJ's timecode is free on the website if you use cd players.If you use turntables you need to buy the time code vinyls.With timecode you can't control video,well you actually can but you need an expensive midi mixer to move the crossfader.

Maya44 is perfect.It was so popular that they brought it back after it was discontinued.If you have cd players and mixer all you need is the laptop.Since you are looking into budget friendly options,rather go for the mixtrack pro.

edit:nice thread by the way

You beat me to it.

[nivek]

i wish i could get timecodes working with the mc6000

[mono_sono]

Hey man, I reckon it would take some hacking to get it to do timecode. The mc-6000 does'nt produce its own sounds. Its integration with virtual dj is quite good i've heard. So you're stuck with midi for now.
Cheers

[tsume]

Where do most of you guys get your music from? I'm talking about house, electro etc.
If you go to a CD store your most likely to get a compilation of songs and more even the songs may mixed by some other DJ, which we don't want

More so, how do you guys keep up with the latest music? By this I mean how do stay ahead of the curve in music trends? Do you listen to radio constantly, billboard charts?

[Happy Camper]

If anyone here likes deep squelchy psytrance (140bpm) please take a listen to my latest set:

http://soundcloud.com/cam-psy/psy-cam-2012-jan211

@Tsume: None of the stuff i like can be found in music shops, I do most of my downloading via peer to peer, if i like what i hear and i want to use it in a set I will go and buy a high quality version of it on Beatport. I tend to sift through loads of crap before i find a winner tune, if i had to buy all that music i'd be bankrupt. But at least i support the artist with the tunes I really like.