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Definitely take the gig, it’s an addicting experience. Don’t plan out the set because there’s always a chance that the crowd will not be responsive to whatever you’ve planned so then you have to think on the fly. Get out there and have fun!

I use an NS7FX. I had to put electrical tape over the “cheat sheet” on the unit and turn the laptop away from my face.

One of my favorites. I like it better than Groove. A lot of people disagree with me though.

Some things I’ve tried that haven’t solved my issue but may solve yours are:

– Update the drivers and firmware for your controller, found via Serato’s website.
– Update any necessary Windows or HP drivers, updates, BIOS upgrades, etc.
– Update ITCH to the latest version, 2.2.2 last I checked.
– Defragment your hard drives to increase efficiency.
– Run your music in the program locally from the laptops HDD and not a USB drive.
– Disable Wi-Fi, antimalware, and any other non-essential programs running in the background.
– Try a third-party USB cable or update your USB drivers for the HP.
– Do not use a USB Hub.

Happy troubleshooting, friend.

I think we’re fundamentally saying the same thing.

Amr, post: 32700, member: 2522 wrote: with all due respect you should also refer to this
http://www.digitaldjtips.com/2012/02/the-4-types-of-dj-which-are-you/

I remember reading that a while back, it was a great read; thank you for referring me back to it. I chose to interpret that as grayscale; not every experience will land you in the same quadrant every night. I’ve been at all ends of this diagram but as I play what they want, I eventually become open to and fond of other styles of music that I may not have considered before. As a result, Quadrant I occurs more frequently than others over X amount of time. Once you find the right promoter who can supply the right crowd for you, I’m sure you’ll find yourself in the same boat.

rjwhite41, post: 32685, member: 2565 wrote: Look at it like this, if you’re hired to minimal techno by the promoter then you’re going to show up and play minimal techno. You’re job is to judge the time of night, energy level of the venue, etc. in order to pick the correct minimal techno tracks for that particular place and time. But, if a promoter hires you to play minimal techno and then draws a crowd that wants to hear top 40, you’re not going to be prepared for that and nor should you be.

I politely disagree with you. My understanding of the DJing process is that it’s a fluid two-way system between the DJ and the customers/crowd. Unless one is bound to black-and-white programming through a contract, I believe that all DJs should at least have a back-up plan in the event things go awry.

rjwhite41, post: 32685, member: 2565 wrote: A country bar wouldn’t book a metal band and if they were dumb enough to do that, would you expect the metal band to then play country music?

You have a very good point here. However, the major difference between a metal band and a DJ is that a DJ’s entertainment can be dynamic and versatile as long as we’re not shackled by a piece of paper that restricts what we can play.

Again, nothing but respect. Every person has their own philosophy; I’m not trying to shove mine down anyone’s throat or anything.

Not the biggest fan of Knas, but I like what you’ve done with it.