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Paul Dallaway

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  • February 8, 2017 at 11:42 am in reply to: Best Value Controller with full software #2528201
    Paul Dallaway
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    Hi all – I think there’s two threads going here! Thanks for responses from all though – DJ 5Mics and DJ Vintage who’d responded to my initial post in particular. I’ve been trying out various apps on iPad, iPhone and Android Kindle to get a feel for the differences between various bits of software – djay 2, Cross DJ, DJ Player and surprising how different they feel considering how similar they seem at first. Also now got Virtual DJ, Mixxx and Cross DJ (free version) on the Windows laptop, so trying to get a feel for what suits me. I think the second hand option is a good start….

    Thanks all!

    February 1, 2017 at 11:00 am in reply to: Best Value Controller with full software #2521981
    Paul Dallaway
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    Yes you’re right – Dell laptop with Vista – definitely will need to get a new one (will need to be Windows as well – at least an i5). Saying that the old one runs Mixxx, VDJ (free home edition) and Cross DJ free (even though not supposed to work with Vista) – no glitches although no controller either.

    I have got an Edirol soundcard UA-4FX which I’ve used for recording – haven’t tried that yet. Thinking about what you said about software – I do like Cross DJ and the basic version is pretty cheap (about £40) – another option I guess.

    Thanks for responses – very helpful

    January 31, 2017 at 2:31 pm in reply to: Best Value Controller with full software #2521631
    Paul Dallaway
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    The Denon looks amazing by the way but a bit out of my budget as need to buy a new laptop as well (I’ve got an early version of Mixxx on current Dell/Vista one)!

    January 31, 2017 at 2:29 pm in reply to: Best Value Controller with full software #2521621
    Paul Dallaway
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    Thanks for the response – I know what you mean about the right software (and also the intro controller). This is all totally new to me so was looking for a good value start and think Rekordbox DJ might be a good choice anyway (I mentioned Serato as that was in the other review of the Pioneer controller ather than any other reason).

    It’s interesting how Pioneer seem to be going with software as relatively recent players in that area. Rekordbox management software seems good (and is free), they’ve got an iPhone app that’s only 99p (no in app purchases) and seems like they’re virtually giving Rekordbox DJ away with that controller. As they’re such a major player in terms of hardware, it’s pretty tempting.

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