Recording my Dj set.... Hey there! I am using a pair of Cdj 2000 nexus and a Traktor Z2. Could I please get some detail on how I can record my sets using tractor Pro 2 or any other way? Some help would be really kind. |
Dung Domingus
04.10.2013 |
Originally Posted by manchild
I mean maybe I don't understand the Z2 very well and maybe you can explain it to me........you lose some functionability when you mix externally with the Z2 ? The whole mentioning of running the CDJ's in HID mode means you're more likely to mix internally threw me off....so lost on this one
You loose ALL functionality when you mix externally with the Z2. It becomes nothing more than a standard 2-channel mixer. I just mentioned the HID mode because I figured the reason you thought he would be mixing externally is because you assumed he would be using timecode (which he would still have to mix internally to use btw). |
Addie Engbrecht
04.10.2013 |
Originally Posted by johney
u wot.
most computers enable line output.
False. Listen it's a cool idea and you can defend it all you want, I mean people have been recording that way for awhile, but the fact of the matter is that not all computers have a Line-In option, in fact majority don't. Mic-In only is typically what you see, and you can still record that way, but even if you tweak with the recording options in Audacity, best case scenario you still can't get it to sound good. Even with a Line-In option, recording in Audacity cant compare to the ease of just Recording in Traktor, not to mention less stress on your computer.
Originally Posted by Kid Quest
It is highly unlikely that he is mixing externally if he is using a z2. The most logical setup would be to plug the Cdj's into the Z2's usb port in HID mode and mix internally so he has access to all the midi controls on the mixer.
I mean maybe I don't understand the Z2 very well and maybe you can explain it to me........you lose some functionability when you mix externally with the Z2 ? The whole mentioning of running the CDJ's in HID mode means you're more likely to mix internally threw me off....so lost on this one |
Dung Domingus
04.10.2013 |
Originally Posted by manchild
That method will sound bad if the computer doesn't have a "Line-In" option, and it's more common for a computer not to have that option. Best case scenarios, if you are mixer is set up to mix internally in Traktor then it's almost as easy as just pressing record, but you are most likely mixing externally and in that case I believe you can just plug a set of RCA's into your master out and patch that into an open line in on the mixer and set up the internal recorder properly for the channel input you plugged into.
It is highly unlikely that he is mixing externally if he is using a z2. The most logical setup would be to plug the Cdj's into the Z2's usb port in HID mode and mix internally so he has access to all the midi controls on the mixer.
Originally Posted by Blue Sandwich
Hey there! I am using a pair of Cdj 2000 nexus and a Traktor Z2. Could I please get some detail on how I can record my sets using tractor Pro 2 or any other way? Some help would be really kind.
If you have the Global panel at the top shown (I believe it shows it by default in the advanced view) you should see a picture of a cassette tape on the right. Click that, then click record and viola! You can look in the settings to see where your recordings are saved and customize the directory. In windows it saves it to MyMusic/Traktor/Recordings by default I believe. |
Monroe Vandeslunt
04.10.2013 |
Originally Posted by antifmradio
that would require a secondary computer
the OP said he is already using Traktor as his control system
Actually it does not require a second pc... |
Libbie Orion
04.10.2013 |
Originally Posted by Swift
If you are looking to record a set I would put an RCA (Master Output) to 8mm (Audio Jack of Computer). You can record it using audacity (FREE).
that would require a secondary computer
the OP said he is already using Traktor as his control system |
Aleta Sephus
05.10.2013 | Hey there! I am using a pair of Cdj 2000 nexus and a Traktor Z2. Could I please get some detail on how I can record my sets using tractor Pro 2 or any other way? Some help would be really kind. |
Monroe Vandeslunt
05.10.2013 | You can mix internally and use timecode btw... before I had an external mixer that's all I ever did, A6, keyboard and 2 turntables lol |
Addie Engbrecht
04.10.2013 | Wow really? Thanks for explaining. I never knew and wouldn't dream that you would lose all functions of the mixer when mixing externally. That's a huge drawback to me. |
Dung Domingus
04.10.2013 |
Originally Posted by manchild
I mean maybe I don't understand the Z2 very well and maybe you can explain it to me........you lose some functionability when you mix externally with the Z2 ? The whole mentioning of running the CDJ's in HID mode means you're more likely to mix internally threw me off....so lost on this one
You loose ALL functionality when you mix externally with the Z2. It becomes nothing more than a standard 2-channel mixer. I just mentioned the HID mode because I figured the reason you thought he would be mixing externally is because you assumed he would be using timecode (which he would still have to mix internally to use btw). |
Addie Engbrecht
04.10.2013 |
Originally Posted by johney
u wot.
most computers enable line output.
False. Listen it's a cool idea and you can defend it all you want, I mean people have been recording that way for awhile, but the fact of the matter is that not all computers have a Line-In option, in fact majority don't. Mic-In only is typically what you see, and you can still record that way, but even if you tweak with the recording options in Audacity, best case scenario you still can't get it to sound good. Even with a Line-In option, recording in Audacity cant compare to the ease of just Recording in Traktor, not to mention less stress on your computer.
Originally Posted by Kid Quest
It is highly unlikely that he is mixing externally if he is using a z2. The most logical setup would be to plug the Cdj's into the Z2's usb port in HID mode and mix internally so he has access to all the midi controls on the mixer.
I mean maybe I don't understand the Z2 very well and maybe you can explain it to me........you lose some functionability when you mix externally with the Z2 ? The whole mentioning of running the CDJ's in HID mode means you're more likely to mix internally threw me off....so lost on this one |
Dung Domingus
04.10.2013 |
Originally Posted by manchild
That method will sound bad if the computer doesn't have a "Line-In" option, and it's more common for a computer not to have that option. Best case scenarios, if you are mixer is set up to mix internally in Traktor then it's almost as easy as just pressing record, but you are most likely mixing externally and in that case I believe you can just plug a set of RCA's into your master out and patch that into an open line in on the mixer and set up the internal recorder properly for the channel input you plugged into.
It is highly unlikely that he is mixing externally if he is using a z2. The most logical setup would be to plug the Cdj's into the Z2's usb port in HID mode and mix internally so he has access to all the midi controls on the mixer.
Originally Posted by Blue Sandwich
Hey there! I am using a pair of Cdj 2000 nexus and a Traktor Z2. Could I please get some detail on how I can record my sets using tractor Pro 2 or any other way? Some help would be really kind.
If you have the Global panel at the top shown (I believe it shows it by default in the advanced view) you should see a picture of a cassette tape on the right. Click that, then click record and viola! You can look in the settings to see where your recordings are saved and customize the directory. In windows it saves it to MyMusic/Traktor/Recordings by default I believe. |
Augustine Mitzen
04.10.2013 | u wot.
most computers enable line output.
http://images.ethersol.com/images/products/cc399-12.jpg
get this, plug it into your computer and record,
i recommend audacity (btw, you'll probably need a very low output if you plug straight into the computer) |
Addie Engbrecht
04.10.2013 | That method will sound bad if the computer doesn't have a "Line-In" option, and it's more common for a computer not to have that option. Best case scenarios, if you are mixer is set up to mix internally in Traktor then it's almost as easy as just pressing record, but you are most likely mixing externally and in that case I believe you can just plug a set of RCA's into your master out and patch that into an open line in on the mixer and set up the internal recorder properly for the channel input you plugged into. |
Wanita Androsky
04.10.2013 | The RCA to 8mm comes from the mixer and goes into the mic jack of the recording computer. |
Monroe Vandeslunt
04.10.2013 |
Originally Posted by antifmradio
that would require a secondary computer
the OP said he is already using Traktor as his control system
Actually it does not require a second pc... |
Libbie Orion
04.10.2013 |
Originally Posted by Swift
If you are looking to record a set I would put an RCA (Master Output) to 8mm (Audio Jack of Computer). You can record it using audacity (FREE).
that would require a secondary computer
the OP said he is already using Traktor as his control system |
Wanita Androsky
04.10.2013 | If you are looking to record a set I would put an RCA (Master Output) to 8mm (Audio Jack of Computer). You can record it using audacity (FREE). |
Tiara Triolo
04.10.2013 | thanks for the info |
Libbie Orion
04.10.2013 | traktor has a RECORD feature
it records in WAV format
then when you are done, you can load that recorded file into iTunes
and tell it to convert it to an mp3.
is that what you were asking about? |
