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A Denon SC2000 might be a cheap way to add the ability to scratch into your setup. I think they go pretty cheaply second hand nowadays.
squarecellParticipantI have a Stanton SCS.3 set collecting dust in my storage room. That thing has touch “platters” or basically the closest you could get to actual jogwheels without something that actually moves. Friction alone makes trying to scratch on it useless and frustrating not to mention the lack of tactile response.
September 15, 2015 at 9:35 pm in reply to: It's the day before a wedding gig and I realize my laptop has been stolen… #2255601squarecellParticipantYeah, I wasn’t expecting to get it back so that was a surprise.
Thankfully, I live in a small town, so it was relatively easy to get the word out.
September 15, 2015 at 4:07 pm in reply to: It's the day before a wedding gig and I realize my laptop has been stolen… #2255401squarecellParticipantGood news today – the cops had someone report to them that a teenager was trying to sell a laptop on the street. So they went and checked it out and sure enough it was mine.
squarecellParticipantPyle? Just no.
September 13, 2015 at 1:00 am in reply to: It's the day before a wedding gig and I realize my laptop has been stolen… #2253971squarecellParticipantIndeed. It would have looked really bad on me if I had to pay back their deposit and have them scramble for a replacement.
September 9, 2015 at 8:17 am in reply to: Suggestion Required for Building Good SOundsystem #2251081squarecellParticipantThe amp you have is for a home theater, so it’s not a good starting point from which to build a PA system.
Your best route would be to buy a pair of active PA speakers (speakers with amps built in).
September 3, 2015 at 5:44 am in reply to: New to mixing and looking for a controller and software suggestion #2248191squarecellParticipantDenon MC4000 should be on your list.
squarecellParticipantYour serial numbers are saved in your account on the Native Instruments website.
squarecellParticipantMyself, I would at the very least add a Z1 to have a crossfader, EQs an an audio interface.
squarecellParticipantDid you burn audio CDs or just put a bunch of MP3s on a CD-R?
squarecellParticipantTo answer your second question, you can ‘mix’ (i.e. beatmatch) and two songs which are of similar tempo (BPM). Mixing songs in the same key (or close to – see the Camelot wheel) just makes it sound more seamless. But at the end of the day, trusting your ears is always the best way to go (if it sounds good to you – mix it).
As far as easy software, if you’re serious I would take the time to research and learn the software that most appeals to you.
I’d say the easiest software I’ve used is Djay for Mac (but I find it too limiting for pro use), followed by Torq (dead and gone) and Virtual DJ. I use Virtual DJ for all of my mobile/karaoke gigs and I use Traktor when I mix for myself or play a gig which is mostly EDM/dance music. I’ve never used Serato, but I’m sure it’s popular for good reason.
squarecellParticipantIf you want to control 2 stems decks then a second F1 is advisable.
squarecellParticipantTraktor Z2 has full native support in VDJ8.
June 30, 2015 at 3:08 am in reply to: GOgroove SonaVERSE BX Portable Stereo Speaker System? #2218081squarecellParticipantI think the laptop might actually be louder.
As Terry always says, “There are no bargains in audio.”
If you pay $20, you will get $20 worth of audio.
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