Wondering what exactly does the VCI-100 do? Here is a quick break down I shot for Vestax:
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M-Audio Torq has piqued the interest of a lot of digital DJs, many of whom are wondering if the oft-quoted “Serato killer” can live up to the buzz. Although nothing appears to be “killing” Serato anytime soon, there are lots of features intrinsic to Torq that are really worth looking into. Many of these tools, including “Snapshots” (or instant recall of various onscreen settings) can be used for dramatic and creative results. If you already own Torq or are just curious about what it has to offer, there are some powerful advanced features you need to know about. Without further ado, let’s look closely at one really cool detail you could easily overlook but that offers a big performance payoff. Continue reading ‘M-AUDIO TORQ TIPS’
No matter what DJ software you use, there is one common variable that vinyl-emulation systems all rely on: needles. Normally, needles are the last things on your mind. Fidelity and cartridge specs are sometimes thought to be a trivial factor in the performance of the software. The common opinion is that, “As long as you have a good strong signal, then it does not matter what needle you use.” Although that is partially true, any regular user of multiple DJ carts will tell you that they all seem to feel or respond differently. That is, of course, a subjective observation and is dependent on a lot of variables that are hard to nail down. Now to further confuse the ranks of DJs, Ortofon has released a new DJ cartridge specifically aimed at the digital DJ market called the DigiTrack, which Ortofon claims to be a superior cartridge designed specifically for the digital realm. But what exactly makes one DJ cartridge better than the other? And how can we get optimal performance out of the needles we already have? Continue reading ‘How to pick a dj needle for Serato’
it seems like many of the tools and tricks of the digital DJ world are becoming more and more system exclusive with each company outdoing the other with fancy new gadgets. Unfortunately, unless you are willing to bring your entire personal rig to a gig or happen to be Paul van Dyk and can demand the gear that you need, your live shows are limited to the gear a club has installed. So, for instance, if your entire set is built around the features and effects found in a high-end mixer that very few clubs have, your set will be 100 percent about 10 percent of the time. Not good enough if you want to play with the big boys. It might be wise to have a few universal tricks up your sleeve that you can pull out at almost any gig with a piece of gear that you will find in nearly all DJ booths. Groupies, you may ask? No, Pioneer CDJ-1000s! Continue reading ‘Advanced CDJ-1000 Techniques’
First of all, I want to remind everyone that these are all Mac only. Sorry PC folks. That being said, here are a few of the really useful scripts that I use every day to beef up I-tunes and help manage my dj collection. Please send me more of your own favorites, and I will post them here!
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