spitfire
Walty McWaltface
Oh I've not tried that. Do you mean internally on the computer or via line out?
Recommendation Best software/hardware for fairly basic DJing?
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Oh I've not tried that. Do you mean internally on the computer or via line out?
BristolEcho
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Using the program itself internally. The record button was always greyed out on lite which was a change when I used it before. It's been ages since I sorted it out though so can't remember exactly what happened.
beesonthewhatnow
going deaf for a living
I got one of those for my daughter over lockdown, they're a great little bit of kit really considering the price.
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hiraethified
I took a look around the Numark site and saw this unusual device - a controller with built in speakers!
hiccup
King of the Vagabonds
I've not delved into the settings or anything, but on my copy of Rekordbox, as soon as I load a track into one of the "decks", the colour changes from white to green:
You can display a play count column as well which I guess might be helpful:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/Rou2etEqzijaFuyp7
You can display a play count column as well which I guess might be helpful:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/Rou2etEqzijaFuyp7
souljacker
innit
There is also the history folder which tells you what you played on specific dates.
souljacker
innit
Rekordbox is fine and will work for what you do (you don't mix, loop and apply effects do you?). Remember you get the full version of Rekordbox with the DDJ-400 but only the lite version of Serato with the SB3. Also, the SB3 has a few gimics that make it easier to mix dance music (as well as some scratch features) which again, I don't think you would need?
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hiraethified
I do the odd loop and if it had 8-bit bomb explosion effects I'd be all over it
souljacker
innit
Rekordbox has a sample area that comes with horns and 'let's go!'s and the like. You can put your own samples in easily.I do the odd loop and if it had 8-bit bomb explosion effects I'd be all over it
souljacker
innit
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hiraethified
Please. Don't encourage me!Rekordbox has a sample area that comes with horns and 'let's go!'s and the like. You can put your own samples in easily.
spitfire
Walty McWaltface
I do the odd loop and if it had 8-bit bomb explosion effects I'd be all over it
Effra social sounds like a must do!
BOOM!
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hiraethified
Thanks but I've gone for the Pioneer DDJ 400 seeing as so many reviews recommended it.
cybershot
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If you're unable to check one out in store to see how fiddley it is. Buy it online, it's essentially try before you buy. Don't like it. Send it back for full refund under consumer contract regulations.
I want to return something bought online - Which?
High street shops don't have to accept returns unless an item is faulty, but returns for online purchases are covered by the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013.
skyscraper101
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How are you getting on with this? Did you find a solution for creating offline copies of spotify tracks?
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hiraethified
Thanks to DPD fucking up the delivery - it was supposed to arrive on Monday and I gave up yesterday afternoon and went over to Clubtek in Forest Hill to buy one - I've only got as far as opening the box and looking at it. And it does look very nice!
skyscraper101
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jontz01
taking refuge in the loft
Seconded... I used this for years (probably 10 years ago though) it felt at times like a child's toy and a complete cheat at the trade of djing, but the functionality of the software and ease of use of the hardware totally outweighed any negatives. Quite a joy to be able to rock up at parties and bang a few tunes on without having to lug around heavy and expensive gear... Setting cue points on tracks for mixing in and out was invaluable and I found it really easy to build up sets/mix styles.VirtualDJ - The #1 Most Popular DJ Software is my favourite software, I’ve never got in with Traktor for some reason.
Controllers just depends on the features you need really, along with how solid it needs to be (if it has to survive drunken punters etc
My laptop had issues with sound quality but it only really became apparent playing jungle at 90 bpm!
I was running it on xp at the time so this info can probably be disregarded!
skyscraper101
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Have you had a chance to test this properly yet? I've been requisitioned to play a wedding in July so in need of a solution which can allow me to DJ with a laptop and a streaming platform.
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hiraethified
Not yet as I've been busy with the band but a friend of mine with the same set up says he's happy with it.
skyscraper101
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Good to know. I may have to take the plunge soon then.
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hiraethified
I've been using CD decks and a cheap Chromebook with downloaded Spotify tracks for ages. Crowd don't seem to mind (but then I don't do any beat matching nonsense)!
skyscraper101
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I have a DDJ-200 coming tomorrow as I’m doing a wedding in 2 weeks and I’ve been browsing for the best streaming platform which does mainstream music and which I can link rekordbox to and most importantly which also does offline backup in case of wifi going down.
I looked at Tidal but it seems they don’t do offfline storage. However it seems Beatsource may be the answer. The top tier version does 1000 tracks offline which is enough for the essentials.
Thankfully there’s also a 30 day free trial.
I looked at Tidal but it seems they don’t do offfline storage. However it seems Beatsource may be the answer. The top tier version does 1000 tracks offline which is enough for the essentials.
Thankfully there’s also a 30 day free trial.
skyscraper101
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Have to say I'm impressed with the DDJ-200 so far. Rekordbox is pretty easy to use, the beat-sync, and effects are all pretty straightforward, and the integtation to beatport, beatsource, Tidal etc are all very convenient.
I'm currently on the 30-day trial of Beatsource Pro so I can download 1,000 tracks for offline storage which should be fine for an average wedding DJ set. They even seem to have a seamless way to export playlists from Spotify straight into Beatsource too so it doesn't need to be done manually and helps me compile tracks a lot easier (speaking as a long time Spotify subscriber with literally dozens of playlists)
I'm currently on the 30-day trial of Beatsource Pro so I can download 1,000 tracks for offline storage which should be fine for an average wedding DJ set. They even seem to have a seamless way to export playlists from Spotify straight into Beatsource too so it doesn't need to be done manually and helps me compile tracks a lot easier (speaking as a long time Spotify subscriber with literally dozens of playlists)
Winot
I wholeheartedley agree with your viewpoint
FYI the Tidal app allows offline storage.
skyscraper101
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Does is also allow you store in offline mode in Rekordbox too? I was just going off the details Beatsource provided in the graphic above, which said it doesn't.
TBH having now gotten to grips with Beatsource I've realised it doesn't quite have the extensive library it promises, so I've taken to downloading tracks from Spotify directly using the Allavsoft app and importing them to iTunes and syncing iTunes playlists with Rekordbox that way. It seems to do quite a good job too, including artwork and metadata etc.
If I had Tidal, and it did do offline mode then I'd have probably done that way but I've been loathe to switch from Spotify and convert all my playlists and switch over everyone on the account, and all the alexa devices etc, as I've pretty much been with them since day one and also I can't quite shake that cringe signing ceremony from memory.
Winot
I wholeheartedley agree with your viewpoint
Don’t know skyscraper101 sorry.
I use Soundiiz - Transfer playlists and favorites between different streaming services for playlist conversion - works well.
I use Soundiiz - Transfer playlists and favorites between different streaming services for playlist conversion - works well.
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