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Burning CDs/DVD's
Posted on: 01.08.2012 by Carmelo Politowicz
Hi guys, quick question / advice needed. I presently DJ solely via DVS (TSP). However, I am trying to get a gig here or there, and that means that at a minimum I am going to need CD's with my music on it in the case of emergency, or in the reasonably good chance that the venue only has older CDJ's that don't accept USB sticks, I will be forced to use CD's. My question is - how do you CD users prefer to burn your CD's? I am used to the vinyl concept of one song (or 2-3 I guess) per CD, but given the ability to hold numerous tracks on one CD, it's intriguing to put more than just a few on each in order to save time/space. However, I recognize that if you put too many on one CD, then you can't mix into any of the other songs on the CD.

So - how do you guys do it? Duplicate CD's to solve the problem? Only put a few songs on each CD, knowing that you will never be able to consecutively mix those together? Thanks for any advice/suggestions.
Albertina Fay
11.12.2012
Originally Posted by Vandalus
Yeah, that looks awesome. Do tell.
Yes. I am really interested. Please share.
Myrl Enomoto
10.12.2012
Originally Posted by djoverzero
I do 8 tracks per CD, and burn two copies. I used to print out a track list manually, but I'm a nerd and thought "There's got to be a better way!"

I wrote a python script that takes an m3u playlist file, a short name (like HOUSE01), and a long name. It outputs a PDF with cover art and the meta data. https://dl.dropbox.com/u/1116399/SOLID01.pdf is an example of the output. Code is over at https://github.com/kevinreedy/cd-cover-generator/. If this is something other people find useful, I'll tidy it up an announce it in its own thread.
I'm interrested! How do I apply this script and with what? Does it work with Mac and PC? This would be super useful!
Chrissy Kynard
06.08.2012
Originally Posted by djoverzero
I wrote a python script that takes an m3u playlist file, a short name (like HOUSE01), and a long name. It outputs a PDF with cover art and the meta data. https://dl.dropbox.com/u/1116399/SOLID01.pdf is an example of the output. Code is over at https://github.com/kevinreedy/cd-cover-generator/. If this is something other people find useful, I'll tidy it up an announce it in its own thread.
^^ This. Anyway, would it be possible to do MP3 CDs? Are the chances high that you will be encountering a first gen Pioneer CDJ or something that only takes analog audio? Interesting question. BTW, I do MP3 CDs and place as many possible onto one disc. Then I duplicate that disc and just write in Sharpie the tracklist with only title names (due to space). But the quoted post may change my format for the better; just staple sheet after sheet of tracklistings into my CD binder and index it from there. I also usually burn CDs as I progress and get more tunes and try to date them, so I know the recentness of the tracks.
Carmelo Politowicz
03.08.2012
Originally Posted by djoverzero
I do 8 tracks per CD, and burn two copies. I used to print out a track list manually, but I'm a nerd and thought "There's got to be a better way!"

I wrote a python script that takes an m3u playlist file, a short name (like HOUSE01), and a long name. It outputs a PDF with cover art and the meta data. https://dl.dropbox.com/u/1116399/SOLID01.pdf is an example of the output. Code is over at https://github.com/kevinreedy/cd-cover-generator/. If this is something other people find useful, I'll tidy it up an announce it in its own thread.
Yeah, that looks awesome. Do tell.
Carmelo Politowicz
02.08.2012
Originally Posted by Mr_Moo
When I used to burn cds, I used to make 1 folder for 1 CD, lets call it 'House 1'. Add X amount of songs (I used to put 10 on a cd). Add folder to Nero and then screen shot the tracks. Burn CD. Paste screen shot into Paint and cut the tracks out and paste to a Word document. Repeat. Print off Word document, cut out tracklist and stick it with your newly burnt cds.

If you only want a few (someone mentioned a laptop) then make a duplicate. Whatever works for you =) Thats how I did it when I had to burn bulk CDs when getting ready to DJ abroad.
Thanks for the tip - when you print the track-list, are you printing on one of those pre-produced CD label/stickers?

My issue is if you put 10 tracks on a CD, you are never going to be able to mix two tracks from the same CD together. That is partially the problem I am trying to resolve - and I guess the only logical solution is to burn duplicate CD's with multiple tracks on each disc. That way, I'm not burning (and having to carry) ~200 CD's, but I can still have full ability to mix any two songs since I have duplicates.

It's one thing to burn your entire collection from a static point, but also I am considering how to continue burning new CD's with newly purchased tracks. I have a tendency to play new tracks more than older ones, so if I am burning say 10 new tracks on a single CD, I am going to want to mix them together. I guess the only two options here is duplicates or one track per CD, which is a major pain in the ass. Anyway, thank you for the responses & ideas.
Carmelo Politowicz
01.08.2012		Hi guys, quick question / advice needed. I presently DJ solely via DVS (TSP). However, I am trying to get a gig here or there, and that means that at a minimum I am going to need CD's with my music on it in the case of emergency, or in the reasonably good chance that the venue only has older CDJ's that don't accept USB sticks, I will be forced to use CD's. My question is - how do you CD users prefer to burn your CD's? I am used to the vinyl concept of one song (or 2-3 I guess) per CD, but given the ability to hold numerous tracks on one CD, it's intriguing to put more than just a few on each in order to save time/space. However, I recognize that if you put too many on one CD, then you can't mix into any of the other songs on the CD.

So - how do you guys do it? Duplicate CD's to solve the problem? Only put a few songs on each CD, knowing that you will never be able to consecutively mix those together? Thanks for any advice/suggestions.
Albertina Fay
11.12.2012
Originally Posted by Vandalus
Yeah, that looks awesome. Do tell.
Yes. I am really interested. Please share.
Lina Rawie
11.12.2012		I have no use for it, but that script is impressive man! Where does it pull the cover art from? The file tags?

If you have time, you should make it into something with a GUI that's easy to use, cos I believe a lot of people would appreciate it. Get it up on a web page with a donations button and you might even make a few quid out of it.
Myrl Enomoto
10.12.2012
Originally Posted by djoverzero
I do 8 tracks per CD, and burn two copies. I used to print out a track list manually, but I'm a nerd and thought "There's got to be a better way!"

I wrote a python script that takes an m3u playlist file, a short name (like HOUSE01), and a long name. It outputs a PDF with cover art and the meta data. https://dl.dropbox.com/u/1116399/SOLID01.pdf is an example of the output. Code is over at https://github.com/kevinreedy/cd-cover-generator/. If this is something other people find useful, I'll tidy it up an announce it in its own thread.
I'm interrested! How do I apply this script and with what? Does it work with Mac and PC? This would be super useful!
Chrissy Kynard
06.08.2012
Originally Posted by djoverzero
I wrote a python script that takes an m3u playlist file, a short name (like HOUSE01), and a long name. It outputs a PDF with cover art and the meta data. https://dl.dropbox.com/u/1116399/SOLID01.pdf is an example of the output. Code is over at https://github.com/kevinreedy/cd-cover-generator/. If this is something other people find useful, I'll tidy it up an announce it in its own thread.
^^ This. Anyway, would it be possible to do MP3 CDs? Are the chances high that you will be encountering a first gen Pioneer CDJ or something that only takes analog audio? Interesting question. BTW, I do MP3 CDs and place as many possible onto one disc. Then I duplicate that disc and just write in Sharpie the tracklist with only title names (due to space). But the quoted post may change my format for the better; just staple sheet after sheet of tracklistings into my CD binder and index it from there. I also usually burn CDs as I progress and get more tunes and try to date them, so I know the recentness of the tracks.
Carmelo Politowicz
03.08.2012
Originally Posted by djoverzero
I do 8 tracks per CD, and burn two copies. I used to print out a track list manually, but I'm a nerd and thought "There's got to be a better way!"

I wrote a python script that takes an m3u playlist file, a short name (like HOUSE01), and a long name. It outputs a PDF with cover art and the meta data. https://dl.dropbox.com/u/1116399/SOLID01.pdf is an example of the output. Code is over at https://github.com/kevinreedy/cd-cover-generator/. If this is something other people find useful, I'll tidy it up an announce it in its own thread.
Yeah, that looks awesome. Do tell.
Emely Metz
03.08.2012		^^ i'm interested...tell us about it
Tynisha Teeman
03.08.2012		I do 8 tracks per CD, and burn two copies. I used to print out a track list manually, but I'm a nerd and thought "There's got to be a better way!"

I wrote a python script that takes an m3u playlist file, a short name (like HOUSE01), and a long name. It outputs a PDF with cover art and the meta data. https://dl.dropbox.com/u/1116399/SOLID01.pdf is an example of the output. Code is over at https://github.com/kevinreedy/cd-cover-generator/. If this is something other people find useful, I'll tidy it up an announce it in its own thread.
Devora Chait
03.08.2012		I just have playlists in my itunes called "CD HOUSE 1" etc. Plus I print the playlist and put it with the cd's etc, whenever I get a new track or something I always get rid of a very old one i never play anymore and replace it, and then for instance just reburn "house 2".
That way I have it organized, can add new stuff whichever way I want, and the songs stay up to date. I also have duplicates btw.
Carmelo Politowicz
02.08.2012
Originally Posted by Mr_Moo
When I used to burn cds, I used to make 1 folder for 1 CD, lets call it 'House 1'. Add X amount of songs (I used to put 10 on a cd). Add folder to Nero and then screen shot the tracks. Burn CD. Paste screen shot into Paint and cut the tracks out and paste to a Word document. Repeat. Print off Word document, cut out tracklist and stick it with your newly burnt cds.

If you only want a few (someone mentioned a laptop) then make a duplicate. Whatever works for you =) Thats how I did it when I had to burn bulk CDs when getting ready to DJ abroad.
Thanks for the tip - when you print the track-list, are you printing on one of those pre-produced CD label/stickers?

My issue is if you put 10 tracks on a CD, you are never going to be able to mix two tracks from the same CD together. That is partially the problem I am trying to resolve - and I guess the only logical solution is to burn duplicate CD's with multiple tracks on each disc. That way, I'm not burning (and having to carry) ~200 CD's, but I can still have full ability to mix any two songs since I have duplicates.

It's one thing to burn your entire collection from a static point, but also I am considering how to continue burning new CD's with newly purchased tracks. I have a tendency to play new tracks more than older ones, so if I am burning say 10 new tracks on a single CD, I am going to want to mix them together. I guess the only two options here is duplicates or one track per CD, which is a major pain in the ass. Anyway, thank you for the responses & ideas.
Emely Metz
02.08.2012		^^ just what i always do when burning CDs
Warner Rotberg
02.08.2012		When I used to burn cds, I used to make 1 folder for 1 CD, lets call it 'House 1'. Add X amount of songs (I used to put 10 on a cd). Add folder to Nero and then screen shot the tracks. Burn CD. Paste screen shot into Paint and cut the tracks out and paste to a Word document. Repeat. Print off Word document, cut out tracklist and stick it with your newly burnt cds.

If you only want a few (someone mentioned a laptop) then make a duplicate. Whatever works for you =) Thats how I did it when I had to burn bulk CDs when getting ready to DJ abroad.
Mimi Mahaffee
02.08.2012		make duplicates and write/mark so you know whats on the cd and the bpm. perhaps buy a small cd holder, will be good for organizing!
Nancey Inderlied
01.08.2012		You don't need a full CD case as an emergency kit, just a few duplicate comps or even a premix CD so you can get your laptop restarted.

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