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i8wd40b4u
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 Posted - 2008/03/25 : 15:32:47
Hey, i am looking at some Dj stuff around the net, since all the topics got me more interested. After a while i noticed that Alot of 2 way mixers, dont have any effects but EQ changers. I am in the US, and if u know any things that have some good effects and are from 150-350, plz tell me about them.
Another thing, that can help with the cd budget, would be vj's, i have been hearing about them, and was wondering if i could hook up a mixer to a laptop, and use my files to mix and all. I heard about tracktor, on a lot of dj's sites, i looked it up, but doesn't seem like its able to hook up a mixer, personally i would really want a hardware piece if i am going to be doing effects live, bc with a touch pad LOL, good luck. Oh, and this is for the future, not doing anything soon, going to save up doing the summer. (Oh, btw umm vinyls are hard to come by here, so i would like to stick to cd's or files, and i hopefully think beat matching will come hard for me, maybe my pianist ears will help lol) Thanks for any help :D
-ohh i just found this http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/TotalControl/ its numark's total control, it like a midi for vj's it looks like, do u think i can work with tracktor or others, then i wont need to worry about effects ?
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Posted - 2008/03/25 : 15:52:05
On the mixer front you can get a Urei 1601E mixer for £250. Very good quality mixer with good effects (for a built in effects unit anyways).
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Posted - 2008/03/25 : 16:21:05
Korg KM-202 KAOSS Dynamic DJ Mixer
2-Channel Dynamic DJ Mixer with Integrated KAOSS PAD. Creative use of effects in a DJ set can turn a gig into a dynamic musical experience.
£249.99 (inc vat)
available from : http://www.dv247.com/invt/46766/
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Posted - 2008/03/25 : 16:24:03
Or here is one for your Vj'ing
Vestax VCI 100 Professional MIDI Controller
90 parameters of various software are assignable to the VCI-100's control section via USB transmitted MIDI signals. The Vestax VCI-100 is a highly professional MIDI controller with a JOG wheel built with sensor and control technology from Vestax turntables.
The Vestax VCI-100 also features a variable curve generator that controls the crossfader curve from the hardware with original faders. The VCI-100 is built with high quality mechanical parts and a PCB designed for accurate and stable operation.
Vestax VCI-100 system requirements:
* Windows XP Service Pack 2. CPU Pentium III 500 MHz (Advanced CPU required for laptops) Memory: 256MB RAM, USB 2.0 Interface
* Macintosh OS X 10.3.9 / 10.4.7. Multi client environments that operate the VCI-100 with more than 1 software are not supported. CPU accelerator cards are not supported. The computer must have USB connection
Available from : http://www.dv247.com/invt/40180/
£398.99 (inc vat)
pricey but nice bit of kit
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Posted - 2008/03/25 : 16:24:44
Man, that looks great, and do u know anything about the vj's and all? But lol the thing is 500-600 USD, i wasnt talking euro lol, srry, and the product is discontinued, idk ebay seems to have some good deal around the up 400's. i dont know my budget, if i see something good, and i would save and grab it :D long as it not unreasonable 4, lol
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i8wd40b4u
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Posted - 2008/03/25 : 16:30:40
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Originally posted by djbuzz1021:
Or here is one for your Vj'ing
Vestax VCI 100 Professional MIDI Controller
90 parameters of various software are assignable to the VCI-100's control section via USB transmitted MIDI signals. The Vestax VCI-100 is a highly professional MIDI controller with a JOG wheel built with sensor and control technology from Vestax turntables.
The Vestax VCI-100 also features a variable curve generator that controls the crossfader curve from the hardware with original faders. The VCI-100 is built with high quality mechanical parts and a PCB designed for accurate and stable operation.
Vestax VCI-100 system requirements:
* Windows XP Service Pack 2. CPU Pentium III 500 MHz (Advanced CPU required for laptops) Memory: 256MB RAM, USB 2.0 Interface
* Macintosh OS X 10.3.9 / 10.4.7. Multi client environments that operate the VCI-100 with more than 1 software are not supported. CPU accelerator cards are not supported. The computer must have USB connection
Available from : http://www.dv247.com/invt/40180/
£398.99 (inc vat)
pricey but nice bit of kit
Happy Mixing
Buzz
THX MAN, good info u have been giving out lately, ill check up on all of this :D
Ok, soo u can use tracktor and all with this i am seeing, which is cool, do u know any other vj's programs that are nice too?
Well i found http://www.dv247.com/invt/41881/ and other sites with the Pioneer Dj-s, looks profesional and all, does it have good effects and do u know about it?
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Posted - 2008/03/25 : 16:52:38
here is a review of the numark NuVj
The NuVJ allows DJs to incorporate images and video clips in much the same way as mixing music. With the NuVJ, the VJ can trigger images and video clips, add effects to them, mix them through an onboard DJ style crossfader and tweak them in order to create unique and spectacular shows. The hardware controller works seamlessly with existing DJ gear and the software is compatible with most computers and laptops. The NuVJ is simply easier, better and more affordable than any other VJ product on the market.
_ Video sample playback, looping, and effects from multiple sources
_ Automated play for stand-alone operation
_ Internal generation of artificial patterns and backgrounds (Visualizer)
_ Synchronization to audio in or internal BPM generator
_ Processing of external camera or other video input
_ Real time effects generation
_ Various cross-over patterns and functions between at least two Visual/EFX combinations
_ Library of small movies, pictures, graphic sets supplied
_ 2 banks of 9 sets of trigger pads for video
_ Big wheels for scratch, effect, and speed control
_ Automated one touch fade speeds
_ MIDI compliant – can be used as controller for various devices
available from : http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Numark-NuVJ-Video-Mixer-for-DJs-?sku=806143&src=3WPGWXX&ZYXSEM=0
$299.99
List Price: $499.00
so its well cheaper.
Pionner stuff is always good if u can afford it,
Happy Mixing.
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Posted - 2008/03/25 : 17:12:20
CHEERS lol, perfect, man i was looking at this about 4 days ago, and really caught my eye :D thx for the help. Oh, one thing, i dont see anything about effects, does the software it comes with have them, bc the tiggers are for video's. it only looks like scratch, effect, and speed control can be changed, but if there are none anyways i can just mess with the eq and looping, just as good :D
THX again for your help to me and everyone lately
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Posted - 2008/03/25 : 17:26:14
I think the software had effects on it. im almost 99% sure of it.
Hope you get sorted.
When ur all set up post some pics of your set up. that would be sweet.
Laterz M8
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Posted - 2008/03/27 : 18:02:07
LOL, i was addicted into the the product soo much, i didnt notice it was not a bit for music, they talk like its "faders" and all that stuff and really just about all the music. SOO dead end there, lol i first want to put music into the stuff :D then maybe the video. I have to say its pretty good visuals coming from that. Sooo i think its down to 2 things.
I could get numarks master control and use Cue or Tracktor, which u say is better?
1. Effects
2. Mixing
3. Layout/Easy to use live
4. Quality
5. Overall
(if cue has better 1, then put like 1.cue 2. tracktor and so forth)
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Posted - 2008/03/28 : 00:10:14
for anyone taking it serious it should be
1. Mixing. - a out of Time mix Sounds Horid!
2. Quality - with out this it can be hard! good quality stuff is a must
3. effects - shitty effects ruin the sound of a mix, like a shitty flanger or the beringer coppy of the pioneer there fx are shocking.....
4. Overall.
5. Easy to use layout - layout is not that importing as u will learn fast how to use the equipment.
Hope this helps bud
Happy Mixin!
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Posted - 2008/03/31 : 19:06:45
Just found this, hope this help too bud
http://www.prosound-dj.com/video-jockey-c-243.html?osCsid=e396d2e3ed2a7f5c47d52a54e16a8a83
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Posted - 2008/03/31 : 23:41:51
THX for all the help :D, and all the other forums, and yeah i bought project 5 and rapture from cakewalk, they are good and i have been working with them :D with some success in prodcuing trance so far, now i am attempting hardcore heh.
Oh so here is the question lol :D Which is better Cue or Tracktor for live mixes?
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