General Discussion: Everyones a fucking DJ!


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D4N
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3028 posts since 27/9/06

20 Oct 2008 23:16
Not DJ'ing but is there anywhere i can get some free samples,loops and beats etc. for sony acid?
Mate
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3682 posts since 15/4/07

20 Oct 2008 23:59
Fashion a Fantasy wrote: Is Ableton easy to use for a beginner? Just want to learn basics, nothing fancy.

Worth the investment?


Ableton is as easy/difficult as you want it to be, if it's simple same genre mixing you wanna do you'll be up and away after an hour or so of tutorials/practice.

NEVER pay for software though!
velvet
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9474 posts since 12/6/06

21 Oct 2008 13:29
I am unable to cue up the next song using vurtual dj on my macbook because i have no mono outputs for my soundcard to plug into.

Is there any way around this: ie

Is there something that enables me to use my macbook but use a dj sotware that also allows me to cue a song???

need help
Paolo G
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7408 posts since 10/8/06

21 Oct 2008 14:12
Can I plug my cdj 800's with djm 400 mixer into my mac and use the speakers and sub i use currently use for my comp to be the sound for my decks aswell? What do I need?
Sidney
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642 posts since 8/8/07

21 Oct 2008 14:31
Mate wrote:
Fashion a Fantasy wrote: Is Ableton easy to use for a beginner? Just want to learn basics, nothing fancy.

Worth the investment?


Ableton is as easy/difficult as you want it to be, if it's simple same genre mixing you wanna do you'll be up and away after an hour or so of tutorials/practice.

NEVER pay for software though!

you know where i can dl a moody copy of this dood?
DuffMan
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13373 posts since 21/2/07

21 Oct 2008 16:56
www.shareminer.com or torrents
velvet
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9474 posts since 12/6/06

21 Oct 2008 16:59
gonan get some cdj's

selling this if anyones interested

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd;=1&item;=260303863963&ssPageName;=STRK:MESC:IT&ih;=016
Charles Winthorpe III
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5474 posts since 29/7/05

21 Oct 2008 18:03
Mate wrote: NEVER pay for software though!

you should pay for your host program, especially if you're on a mac.
ableton and logic are cheap enough plus you know its supposed to work and you won't have to deal with dodgy updates.

famez wrote: I am unable to cue up the next song using vurtual dj on my macbook because i have no mono outputs for my soundcard to plug into.

Is there any way around this: ie

Is there something that enables me to use my macbook but use a dj sotware that also allows me to cue a song???

need help

nope.

you need a soundcard with 2 outputs or a stereo out so you can split one mono to a stereo and use the other mono as your cue.


Paolo G wrote: Can I plug my cdj 800's with djm 400 mixer into my mac and use the speakers and sub i use currently use for my comp to be the sound for my decks aswell? What do I need?


you can plug your mixer into your mac, but it won't play out in your speakers and sub…you'll only be able to record the audio.
i assume you have a mac desktop of some sort - which has a stereo out and line in - that line in will record in, but it won't play through.
Charles Winthorpe III
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5474 posts since 29/7/05

21 Oct 2008 18:04
ableton and serato are joining forces.

could be pretty special.

http://www.serato.com/news/id/2233
http://www.ableton.com/serato-partnership

Strummer
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2129 posts since 24/7/04

21 Oct 2008 19:50
billy ray valentine wrote:
Mate wrote: NEVER pay for software though!

you should pay for your host program, especially if you're on a mac.
ableton and logic are cheap enough plus you know its supposed to work and you won't have to deal with dodgy updates.

Whats the risk with a mac mate? I don't know anything about this but as I'm unsure whether I'll get into it properly, I wouldn't mind getting a shady copy.
Charles Winthorpe III
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5474 posts since 29/7/05

21 Oct 2008 22:19
there isn't a risk really, even less than there is on a pc (with all the vst cracks available).
just that when you have a legit copy of a host app like ableton or logic, you can be sure that it should be stable, you get all the updates and support with no drama (you can even attend the logic workshops at a mac store).. granted you can add cracked instruments/effects as much as you like but you know the host app is built to be stable.. not worrying about your dodgy copy of ableton when you try to export to aiff and it crashes repeatedly.

but to learn the basics and what not, there's no reason not to get a shady copy.. but when you get a bit more serious it makes sense to purchase.
Strummer
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2129 posts since 24/7/04

22 Oct 2008 21:51
cheers matey.

can anyone do me a massive favour and stick a copy of Ableton on a cd? Will of course cover costs etc and chuck in a couple of beers.
Mate
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3682 posts since 15/4/07

22 Oct 2008 22:11
You on a Mac or PC?
Strummer
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2129 posts since 24/7/04

22 Oct 2008 22:22
Mac
Seventyfour
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7807 posts since 6/10/05

22 Oct 2008 22:26
so am i Eye-wink
Mate
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3682 posts since 15/4/07

22 Oct 2008 23:39
Will PM you both tomorrow
Strummer
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2129 posts since 24/7/04

23 Oct 2008 09:14
Cheers
Mackemlad
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143 posts since 1/5/07

28 Oct 2008 12:55
when i want to bring in the next tune do i start it at the first beat of that tune ? ..and secondly if thats right what if the new tune has singing or a build up if thats the right word lol before the first beat do you miss out still ?

Thanks Smiling
velvet
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9474 posts since 12/6/06

28 Oct 2008 13:04
miss it all out and wait for the drum beat… you can sync it from there… and if done correctly you can start the song from the singing

Mackemlad
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143 posts since 1/5/07

28 Oct 2008 13:08
famez wrote: miss it all out and wait for the drum beat… you can sync it from there… and if done correctly you can start the song from the singing

Cheers m8 Eye-wink