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Need Help with a Set Up
Posted on: 20.07.2012 by Aretha Eyl
So I have 2 Numark NDX800s, the older ones, before they had the USB audio, and I have a Behringer DDM4000 mixer. The question I have is how would one best set this up to a computer, so that I could use Tracktor. Right now I do everything with flash drives and it is becoming a pain trying to keep all of the music organized since the NDX800 can't read more than a 4Gb stick. It would be greatly appreciated if anyone had any set up of gear suggestions that would make that work. Thanks in advance.
Aretha Eyl
20.07.2012
Originally Posted by SirReal
You could use Traktor Scratch Pro and just use the Numarks as CD decks with the timecode CDs.
Doesn't that defeat the purpose of having a controller then? I was also looking at possibly upgrading to the new 800s or even the NDX900s.
Aretha Eyl
20.07.2012
So I have 2 Numark NDX800s, the older ones, before they had the USB audio, and I have a Behringer DDM4000 mixer. The question I have is how would one best set this up to a computer, so that I could use Tracktor. Right now I do everything with flash drives and it is becoming a pain trying to keep all of the music organized since the NDX800 can't read more than a 4Gb stick. It would be greatly appreciated if anyone had any set up of gear suggestions that would make that work. Thanks in advance.
Aretha Eyl
19.07.2012
I know, and that is an issue too, but when I'm out at a gig, people keep coming up to me with requests and either I have to tell them I don't have, even though I know it's in my collection, just not with me, or I have to try and dig through all of my flash drives with continuing to DJ.
Antonetta Wikel
19.07.2012
I totally understand and was in the same boat as you 2 years ago. I've really enjoyed moving to Traktor BUT it comes with some changes in workflow. I bought 2 midi controllers with pitch control and touch sensitive platters because I still want to be able to mix "old school" and not have to be up in a computer screen. I will say having access to four decks has been great for my downtempo/ambient sets. Sometimes having access to ALL your music at once can be a bit overwhelming though.
Aretha Eyl
19.07.2012
No, I understand and I appreciated it. These are all just possibilities I am working with trying to find the best solution. Like I mentioned in the original question I really just need something that will help me have access to all of my music. I do everything live and don't really like to use software as part of my DJing, but when you have over 150Gb of music it's not really practical to keep it all on flash drives or disks.
Antonetta Wikel
19.07.2012
Well, I was answering your original question which was how to use what you currently have with Traktor. If you're going to buy something new, then that opens up a whole new line of questions and answers. Are you asking "what should I buy?"
Aretha Eyl
20.07.2012
Originally Posted by SirReal
You could use Traktor Scratch Pro and just use the Numarks as CD decks with the timecode CDs.
Doesn't that defeat the purpose of having a controller then? I was also looking at possibly upgrading to the new 800s or even the NDX900s.
Antonetta Wikel
20.07.2012
You could use Traktor Scratch Pro and just use the Numarks as CD decks with the timecode CDs.

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