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06.12.2012 Basic mixer question106.12.2012
I had a look around but couldn't find anything related, so I've registered and am posting a new topic. My friend is looking for a mixer for christmas, but is unsure of which one to get. She is currently using Virtual DJ and Traktor to mix, and so would like a midi capable mixer. However she is…
30.11.2012 Weird problem with autogain and loading tracks into Traktor306.12.2012
So here's my problem. Ill load a track once and the auto gain doesnt do anything (I already know that in Traktor 2.6 you have to click the little blue button under the autogain and it tells you how many db its adding or subtracting so thats not it). So I load it a second time and then it says the…
06.12.2012 Begining DJ Gear/ name106.12.2012
Hello and thanks for taking some time to read this. Well a buddie of mine and I are looking to get into DJing and we are making a 2 man crew and our genres are going to mainly be dubstep/metal/pop/rock. We also need some sugestions on gear, any gear will do its just we need it cheep because we are…
31.08.2012 Spotify Meets Beatport - Looking for Beta Testers8806.12.2012
Hi all. The company I work for, Pulselocker, is creating a music subscription system for DJs (believe spotify+beatport for DJs). The service lets you DJ tracks, online or offline, in serato/traktor/whatever. We are ready to start beta testing, and are looking for DJ's to try it out and give us…
06.12.2012 The new myspace....306.12.2012
Pretty much sucks so far. Anyone else try it out yet? I was able to crash it 3 times while trying to upload music. There are no ways to link it to any other site (soundcloud, mixcloud, fb etc) No event invites I thought it was supposed to be "musician friendly" Instead all I…
26.03.2012 Transferring cue points/loops/etc between Traktor and Serato anlysed files.1906.12.2012
Does anyone know of a tool which can transfer user defined cue points/loop and the like from Traktor to Serato files? I know there was a tool for helping Serato users migrate from SSL to Traktor, but don't know of anything that goes the other way. I predominantly play on Traktor, but…
05.12.2012 New Years Eve Rate?1706.12.2012
What's up guys, potentially got my first gig (outside of local house parties) at a small bar downtown this New Years Eve. What is the going rate for dj's NYE? Hear that its usual double normal - Im wondering what to push for without selling myself short or undercharging. 100-150 people probably.…
05.12.2012 Mixing some glitch hop right now 9PST206.12.2012
http://www.mixify.com/allday/event/g...hop-cheeeeyaah
02.12.2012 where is the build up of a song?9606.12.2012
I have traktor pro 2 software. I enabled the setting that tells me numbers above each track. *forgot* the name of the setting. I still not sure where the build up is and when to bring in the next track and when I do they clash or sound terrible even with sync enabled. My mixes are quite boring…
05.12.2012 What is this guy playing with?906.12.2012
Hey Guys I've recently seen this awesome live performer in my favorite club. i've been searching the internet to find out what gear he is using and how it works but without any success yet. i dont even know his name since the party was an afterhour without an annouced lineup. The video i…
04.12.2012 Macbook Pro (Cleanup / Memory)2206.12.2012
Hi all, I know someone mentioned it a few days ago. Been trying to find it but to no avail. What should I be doing on my Macbook Pro to keep it running well? I've had it now since June and have never run anything to keep it running on form. What should I be doing to ensure it's running to…
05.12.2012 Traktor on a Rane Mixer?206.12.2012
hey ---- i searched around but didnt quite find the answer to this that i wanted.... so im assuming its not possible. however, i have a gig coming up at a local spot and they have a Rane 57 mixer w/ CDJ 1000s -- and the DJ we are opening for is planning to use traktor since the CDJs dont even…
05.12.2012 Mic questions w/traktor!!306.12.2012
Hey guys I am running a Numark Mixdeck pro and a X1 with Traktor pro. I want to record my mic via the live input either on deck C or D. But Im not sure if this is possible with my mic just being plugged into the Mixdeck mic input. But if it is i was hoping that someone can help me out on how…
05.12.2012 Transferring everything to new computer.306.12.2012
Hi, This christmas I will be upgrading my mac book to a mac book pro and I would like to know if it is possible to make my new computer have all the same settings, software and files as my old mac (So the computers would be exactly the same apart from the hardware) without having to move…
06.12.2012 can someone help pld006.12.2012
I did a mix on ustream last weekdn snd was told the sound quality was very poor, i now believe ive hooked it up straight into my mac so wanted someone to have a listen and let me know if it sounded ok or not? http://www.ustream.tv/channel/paulmac77
05.12.2012 Live streaming tonight on mixify @ 9:15pm (EST) come listen in :)905.12.2012
Hey guys i'll be going live in about 10 minutes for an hour set on mixify cheers if you listen in http://www.mixify.com/djrob/live/djrob-mix-session
05.12.2012 Genre confusion (Please Help)205.12.2012
In my efforts to pump out some new tracks for my upcoming EP, I made an experimental EDM song. Would you care to tell me what genre of EDM this falls under? Thanks guys. It would really help me out. https://soundcloud.com/loganbuckman/the-turn
05.12.2012 Beginner setup help - general output205.12.2012
Alright, so after a bunch of research I decided to go with a Numark 4trak controller and some pretty low end monitors. Everything works great with Traktor, aside from me having not a whole lot of idea what im doing yet. I just have xlr's going from the 4trak to the monitors, and usb to the…
30.11.2012 DJ Live! Webinar & User Group - Intro to Remixing : WED, DEC 5, 2012305.12.2012
DJ Live! Webinar & User Group - Intro to Remixing WED, DEC 5, 2012 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM PDT Registration Web Link: https://www4.gotomeeting.com/register/751365087 Please Join us for DJ Live! This Webinar and User Group will focus on remixing music with MIDI control and sampling…
05.12.2012 How to get past Soundcloud copyrights. (Example shown)005.12.2012
I was tired of getting my bootlegs taken down after a week or two. I was losing followers and plays, comments etc etc. i did some digging and found out how to get passed them, for now at least. heres the example: http://soundcloud.com/taylorstpe/calvin-har
05.12.2012 Ghost in the Machine?305.12.2012
Hi guys. Ive just stumbled across something and cant believe for the life of me why this is doing what its doing! Ive just received a maschine mk2, from the fine gents at DJ Techtools. Generally just arsing about on it and decide that id like a pic of the maschine next to my MF3D for all the pretty…
30.11.2012 Z2 Traktor Button & the Level Meters1305.12.2012
When running audio from Traktor with the "Z2 Traktor Button" OFF the level meters for A &/or B dont display. The Master Leds display but not A & B. I understand the Traktor button toggles audio handling between the Z2 and Traktor for Gain, EQ and Volume. The manual says we can…
04.12.2012 Time to show off your music knowledge805.12.2012
I'm looking for the name of the original song/remix of the vocals at 0:15 of the following song (the chanting). I feel like ive heard them in an electronic song before and may even own it but completely forgot the name of the original. Name of the sample would work too, then I can find the song…
05.12.2012 Which way to go with the gear in mind.105.12.2012
Good day to everyone; I have some debate with certain I want to put together for a room at home. So far I got the Traktor F1 DJ Controller a second KRK Rokit 5 and the Audio 6 for my sound card, already in my scope and ready to make the purchase. Im debating on the mixer for this setup, I…
30.11.2012 First club gig1305.12.2012
Hey guys i have been djing for a few years now i am 17 i have gained i first club gig i am starting at 11 pm and finishing at 3-5 am in the first few hours i have heard that not may people go but they all come in at 1-12 and i don't want to play all my good music at the start this club is a very…
27.11.2012 Deadmau5: "burn all electronic music down, i don't care"5205.12.2012
Dj Sneak got all butt hurt over this interview, which then started a bunch of other people stating their opinion about EDM 90s rave and techno on twitter and facebook! http://www.mixmag.net/words/news/dea...wn-i-dont-care
05.12.2012 Maschine or Midifighter405.12.2012
Hello, I was wondering, "If I have the money should I buy a maschine or a midi-fighter. I know many of you will say they are very different and I agree but it is more of a which should I get now? I have a launchpad which is in MF mapping and a S2 in baubright mapping so the midi fighter might…
02.12.2012 How do I get a WIRED connection between TouchOSC and Traktor?1105.12.2012
If I researched correctly, you CAN have a wired connection between TouchOSC and Traktor as long as you are using the Camera Connection Kit (for iPad) or the Line 6 Midi Mobilizer. I'm not trying to connect any external MIDI controllers, I'm only using iPad and a mixer (Kontrol Z2). From the…
27.11.2012 EQ curve in S4705.12.2012
Can anyone, tell me why the curve of the EQ's in the S4 is not subtil at all ? Is it because of the soundcard? no mather what preset you chose ( classic, p600, Nuo, Zone ).There is alway's at the lowest 10% off the volume that stay there when you mix.I find it very difficult to make a perfect…
05.12.2012 RA - Top DJ's of 2012 - A respectable chart IMO.005.12.2012
Dunno how many of you have already seen it however Resident Advisor have published their Top 100 DJ's of 2012 and despite it being House heavy, really is worth taking note of. I won't try to compare it to DJ Mag, that's like comparing chalk and cheese - literally!!…
09.10.2012 Who hates their PC or MAC9505.12.2012
So I'm looking for people who first hand have issues with their PC or MAC. I can search all I want about DJ laptops but pretty much all of it says "Mac will never crash" or "I hate iTunes" or "I'm not paying 2500 bucks for a laptop." I've heard the story that a MAC…
17.07.2012 Traktor controller issue705.12.2012
Sup guys I'm having a bit of a issue and believe i know how to fix it but trying to find out if thiers a easier or better way to go about it ok so first the. Problem: my current setup is a apc40 and a midifighter classic im usuing the collision mapping on my apc40 in traktor pro but when i load…
04.12.2012 Cue Points!1704.12.2012
Yes, I know what they are, No, I have not really been into the whole cue point Juggling controllerism scene. I want to incorperate them into my mixes more... How do YOU use your cue points effectively? Where do YOU place the cue points for the best usage? Im not asking this as a noob that…
04.12.2012 Hello, question about using different computers304.12.2012
Hello. I am very new and spending a lot of time to make cue points over and over again because of my lack of knowledge. one of issue is using mac as well.. im pc user and i have started using mac for djing but, so hard.. my question is is is possible that I can share my mp3 cue points…
04.12.2012 Midi Fighter Classic Firmware Update Problems!004.12.2012
Hello Dj Tech Tools community. I've had a Midi Fighter Classic for a while now, but it just recently had problems. After leaving it plugged in over evening , the Midi Fighter was completely bricked! Through using the old MF_Update tool and the red reset/boot buttons…
04.12.2012 Serato Cues Imported into Traktor using SSL Database Importer004.12.2012
Hi all, I recently imported my Serato playlists into traktor using the Native Instruments SSL Importer. Everything was properly converted. The only issue is that the cues are not in chronological order. For example, my Serato cue that was in slot 1 is now in Traktor's slot 5 cue. Does anyone…
04.12.2012 Can Kontrol X1 operate in chained mode still with Traktor Pro 2.6 ?104.12.2012
Im not sure if i am using the definition of "chained mode" correctly, but what i want to do is basically link 3 effects together such as iceverb, delay, and beatmasher, and then control all of them with the D/W knob. I know it sounds stupid but I just got inspiration from this one video…
04.12.2012 Traktor effects, how to use them504.12.2012
Hi everyone,I'm new to traktor and still don't know how to use its effects wisely; mostly use delay and gater for builds up but I would like to know how professional DJ use them on their sets in front of people and live Thanks a lot
01.12.2012 VDJ Opinions Please.1704.12.2012
Hey Bloggers! So, Ive been using VDJ with a Numark Mixtrack and a DJ-TECH 4mix for 2 years now. I have no problems with using this program but I hear opposite from other. I know others use Traktor Programs and Serato Programs, But what are the Opinions you have on VDJ? Im looking…
05.10.2011 I need a place to practice DJ'ing......1104.12.2012
Hi guys. Ok I finally have all the bits of gear I will need to DJ out with. I have not played any proper gigs yet, so the most important thing to me right now is practicing in a club environment. So I wondered if anyone knows of any clubs or places in London or Essex I could practice in…

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