ALi 'CHO-EEN' KO

Hi peeps - have just upgraded my PC (LX) to state of the art spec,
powerfull enough to run all the latest software, and would like to
know what software people recommend for playing mp3s and putting a
decent set together. Ideally, I'd like something I could use to play
out with not having my own decks / mixer anymore...

any help appreciated,, tnx, AL.

ALi 'CHO-EEN' KO

On Sat, 25 Oct 2003 22:35:49 +0100, ALi 'CHO-EEN' KO
<LX01UKnosparm@hotmail.com> wrote:

>Hi peeps - have just upgraded my PC (LX) to state of the art spec,
>powerfull enough to run all the latest software, and would like to
>know what software people recommend for playing mp3s and putting a
>decent set together. Ideally, I'd like something I could use to play
>out with not having my own decks / mixer anymore...
>
>any help appreciated,, tnx, AL.

something with loads of special effects would be nice also...

tnx, aha, AL>
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Tone-EQ

> >Hi peeps - have just upgraded my PC (LX) to state of the art spec,
> >powerfull enough to run all the latest software, and would like to
> >know what software people recommend for playing mp3s and putting a
> >decent set together. Ideally, I'd like something I could use to play
> >out with not having my own decks / mixer anymore...
> >
> >any help appreciated,, tnx, AL.

> something with loads of special effects would be nice also...

http://www.atomixmp3.com/

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Geoffrey

ALi 'CHO-EEN' KO <LX01UKnosparm@hotmail.com> wrote:

> ... would like to know what software people recommend for playing mp3s and
> putting a decent set together. Ideally, I'd like something I could use to
> play out with not having my own decks / mixer anymore...

Whatever you end up deciding on, three things you'll need to take into
account:
1) You'll need a second soundcard for your headphones to cue with,
2) Your primary output card should *not* be a Creative product - look at
something pro-level, like an M-Audio unit or a Santa Cruz card, and
3) Your MP3s will have to be ripped at 256k or better, otherwise the
loss in quality will be *really* apparent on a big system.


Geoffrey

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Phiilip Followthrough

"Geoffrey" <goaEXCESSBAGGAGEbrains@hotmail.com> wrote in message
Generally agree but....

"1) You'll need a second soundcard for your headphones to cue with"
Or use a dual output card of good quality such as the Delta 44 and use an
external mixer
"2) Your primary output card should *not* be a Creative product"
Definately agree nasty phasey things also avoid the urge to use the on-board
sound (it is usable as an additional karaoke output )

3) Your MP3s will have to be ripped at 256k or better, otherwise the loss in
quality will be *really* apparent on a big system.
Tend to disagree. 192 is fine for most but the really stubborn files and we
play out on a 10k Court Acoustic System. Anything 'critical' rip at 256, but
obscure/rarely used tracks 192 is fine. Some of our jingles sit at 128.
Depends on the material concerned - use discretion.

Tone-EQ

>> 3) Your MP3s will have to be ripped at 256k or better, otherwise the loss
in
>> quality will be *really* apparent on a big system.

> Tend to disagree. 192 is fine for most but the really stubborn files and
we
> play out on a 10k Court Acoustic System. Anything 'critical' rip at 256,
but
> obscure/rarely used tracks 192 is fine. Some of our jingles sit at 128.
> Depends on the material concerned - use discretion.

Agreed. You will notice the difference between 128 and 192, but anything
over 192 is overkill, I doubt you would notice any difference for 99% of
tracks IMHO.
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You get every where dontcha Tony :P

"Tone-EQ" <this.is@spam.trap> wrote in message
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> >> 3) Your MP3s will have to be ripped at 256k or better, otherwise the
loss
> in
> >> quality will be *really* apparent on a big system.
>
> > Tend to disagree. 192 is fine for most but the really stubborn files and
> we
> > play out on a 10k Court Acoustic System. Anything 'critical' rip at 256,
> but
> > obscure/rarely used tracks 192 is fine. Some of our jingles sit at 128.
> > Depends on the material concerned - use discretion.
>
> Agreed. You will notice the difference between 128 and 192, but anything
> over 192 is overkill, I doubt you would notice any difference for 99% of
> tracks IMHO.
> --
> Regards,
> Tony. (tony.cue(at)tiscali.co.uk)
>
> Discogs: building the definitive database of electronic music...
> http://www.discogs.com
>
>


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Tone-EQ

> You get every where dontcha Tony :P

Stop following me! ;-P (I'm supposed to be on holiday)

> "Tone-EQ" <this.is@spam.trap> wrote in message
> news:3f9eaaa2$1_2@mk-nntp-2.news.uk.tiscali.com...
> > >> 3) Your MP3s will have to be ripped at 256k or better, otherwise the
> loss
> > in
> > >> quality will be *really* apparent on a big system.
> >
> > > Tend to disagree. 192 is fine for most but the really stubborn files
and
> > we
> > > play out on a 10k Court Acoustic System. Anything 'critical' rip at
256,
> > but
> > > obscure/rarely used tracks 192 is fine. Some of our jingles sit at
128.
> > > Depends on the material concerned - use discretion.
> >
> > Agreed. You will notice the difference between 128 and 192, but anything
> > over 192 is overkill, I doubt you would notice any difference for 99% of
> > tracks IMHO.
> > --
> > Regards,
> > Tony. (tony.cue(at)tiscali.co.uk)
> >
> > Discogs: building the definitive database of electronic music...
> > http://www.discogs.com

Tristán White

On Sat, 25 Oct 2003 22:35:49 +0100, ALi 'CHO-EEN' KO
<LX01UKnosparm@hotmail.com> wrote:

>Hi peeps - have just upgraded my PC (LX) to state of the art spec,
>powerfull enough to run all the latest software, and would like to
>know what software people recommend for playing mp3s and putting a
>decent set together. Ideally, I'd like something I could use to play
>out with not having my own decks / mixer anymore...
>
>any help appreciated,, tnx, AL.



I use Carl Cox's DJ Mixstation (an eJay product) because I only have
one soundcard.

You can fine-tune it beautifully, and you get a superb overlapping
graphical representation of the waves of both MP3s so it doesn't
matter that you can only hear one, you can still beatmatch to
perfection. And if you listen to the songs beforehand you can make a
note of roughly a good place to bring in the next song, and it will
appear seamless when you crossfade.

I have used dozens of MP3 DJing software and I have to say that
although I think eJay software as a whole is a bit childish, the Carl
Cox DJ Mixstation on eJay is genius.

Where are you? In London? If so, I'm happy to show you how easy it is
to use.

André

Traktor DJ Studio seems OK, having just downloaded it (cool demo) and
noodled for a couple of hours. Twin Dek (so far!?), Beat Matching, Realtime
Loop stuff, Cues, Multi-Format Audio Files, Scratching, EQ, Lovely Pitch
Control, Reverse, Top GUI and tune navigation, Easy to Use. As I have no
manual - not all the buttons make sense.

www.nativeinstruments.de I think.

André



"ALi 'CHO-EEN' KO" <LX01UKnosparm@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:2vqlpvg4n5co92uf3a1e89rpqmg0nuvbip@4ax.com...
> Hi peeps - have just upgraded my PC (LX) to state of the art spec,
> powerfull enough to run all the latest software, and would like to
> know what software people recommend for playing mp3s and putting a
> decent set together. Ideally, I'd like something I could use to play
> out with not having my own decks / mixer anymore...
>
> any help appreciated,, tnx, AL.

Silvia

As I have no manual - not all the buttons make sense.

What version do you have? There are some quick guides in .pdf online, very useful.
Traktor is the best!

DiscoSilvia

Dale Walker

On Tue, 28 Oct 2003 13:07:46 +1100, goaEXCESSBAGGAGEbrains@hotmail.com
(Geoffrey) wrote:

>ALi 'CHO-EEN' KO <LX01UKnosparm@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>> ... would like to know what software people recommend for playing mp3s and
>> putting a decent set together. Ideally, I'd like something I could use to
>> play out with not having my own decks / mixer anymore...
>
>Whatever you end up deciding on, three things you'll need to take into
>account:
>1) You'll need a second soundcard for your headphones to cue with,

Not necessarily. Soundcards with 4+ speakers can be set up so that the
rear speakers can be used for the headphones.

>2) Your primary output card should *not* be a Creative product - look at
>something pro-level, like an M-Audio unit or a Santa Cruz card, and

Old news. The Audigy 2 cards are easily good enough for DJ work. Take
a look at the specs. The only major difference between pro cards and
Audigy's is the lack of variety of recording rates using ASIO and the
48k limit for the effects engine, neither of which is really
applicable for DJ work.

>3) Your MP3s will have to be ripped at 256k or better, otherwise the
>loss in quality will be *really* apparent on a big system.

might be able to get away with a little less but yes, that's a good
place to stop.


Try Ableton Live. It's not DJ software but it's a hell of a lot easier
to use than Traktor. Didn't actually see it (was too far back to
notice) but a man in the know said DJ Surgeon used it (alongside Final
Scratch) for the Werk Session at Plastic People.

His set can be found here...
http://www.littledetroit.net/Downloads/SurgeonWerk.html

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paranoise

yeah, traktor 2 kicks ass! you can also use a midicontroller to work with
it.
Mixvibes 5 pro is a little bit less easy in use, but has tons more options
(like playing up to 16 decks at once!!!)
it also has great filters, eq's en effects....


"André" <psytrancekid@yahoo.co.uk> schreef in bericht
news:bo3nak$ac6$1@titan.btinternet.com...
> Traktor DJ Studio seems OK, having just downloaded it (cool demo) and
> noodled for a couple of hours. Twin Dek (so far!?), Beat Matching,
Realtime
> Loop stuff, Cues, Multi-Format Audio Files, Scratching, EQ, Lovely Pitch
> Control, Reverse, Top GUI and tune navigation, Easy to Use. As I have no
> manual - not all the buttons make sense.
>
> www.nativeinstruments.de I think.
>
> André
>
>
>
> "ALi 'CHO-EEN' KO" <LX01UKnosparm@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:2vqlpvg4n5co92uf3a1e89rpqmg0nuvbip@4ax.com...
> > Hi peeps - have just upgraded my PC (LX) to state of the art spec,
> > powerfull enough to run all the latest software, and would like to
> > know what software people recommend for playing mp3s and putting a
> > decent set together. Ideally, I'd like something I could use to play
> > out with not having my own decks / mixer anymore...
> >
> > any help appreciated,, tnx, AL.
>
>

Digital DJ

> Hi peeps - have just upgraded my PC (LX) to state of the art spec,
> powerfull enough to run all the latest software, and would like to
> know what software people recommend for playing mp3s and putting a
> decent set together. Ideally, I'd like something I could use to play
> out with not having my own decks / mixer anymore...

If you're getting started creating mixes with MP3, MixMeister Express
is the easiest thing of many I've seen. It lets you drag and drop
songs into the playlist and beatmix them automatically with extremely
good results. If you want a lot more control over everything then MM
has a pro version with lots of serious bells and whistles as do many
other mixer apps.

peaceman

Try Native Instrument's Traktor. version 2.5 has independent pitch and tempo
controls

It's on www.suprnova.org

"Digital DJ" <digitaldj@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:bab3e375.0312191658.3383753b@posting.google.c om...
> > Hi peeps - have just upgraded my PC (LX) to state of the art spec,
> > powerfull enough to run all the latest software, and would like to
> > know what software people recommend for playing mp3s and putting a
> > decent set together. Ideally, I'd like something I could use to play
> > out with not having my own decks / mixer anymore...
>
> If you're getting started creating mixes with MP3, MixMeister Express
> is the easiest thing of many I've seen. It lets you drag and drop
> songs into the playlist and beatmix them automatically with extremely
> good results. If you want a lot more control over everything then MM
> has a pro version with lots of serious bells and whistles as do many
> other mixer apps.