In this forum I would like to share what I believe is the perfect Dj Setup with a little of what I am using and what others have influenced me to use. I've been reading the Forums for months now and I have gathered many helpful Tips & Tricks along the way that has proved to be very helpful.

~For those new to SSL prepare for an amazing Dj tool that will impact your djing abilities~

1st, I Use two Denon CD Turntables, the S5000 and Denon's Mixer the X1500. These CD players work great for giving a great vinyl sound… Since the Scratching doesn’t actually come from scratching the records/disc… rather it comes from the control signal, so using CD or Vinyl is pretty balance in my opinion. The only getting use to is the size of the platters. Using these with SSL allows you to never have to burn or buy Cd's ever again and the scratching ability is perfect if you have a somewhat fast computer with added RAM... My computer had 512 RAM shared and I upgraded to 1 gig RAM and I saw a great improvement. SSL will also work great with TT, but I see using the Denon's work better with mixing b/c you have on the fly cue points, breaking, echo, reverse, etc. They are also light and they make for a fast Dj setup.

2nd, I use an older Compaq Presario 2110US. It has a 1.6 AMD processor and now 1 gig of upgraded Ram with an 80 gig HD. I have formatted my computer to my needs with nothing but the programs I am going to use. I defrag and CHKDSK often to keep my computer running clean and fast. I try to keep in mind that since I'm using my computer as my main source of media I have to take care of it or it won’t take care of ME!
Tip 1: Go to RUN in your START menu, type in MSCONFIG go to the Start up Process and disable all. This will allow your computer to run at a faster rate without using your entire memory
Tip 2: Go to the Forum about "Windows XP optimizations for Scratch LIVE" scroll down to WINDOWS XP AUDIO TWEAKS. Try and take advantage of this b/c it will definitely help.
Name: Windows XP optimizations for Scratch LIVE
Forum: www.scratchlive.net

3rd, My Mp3's file names are PERFECT with the file names looking like this... ARTIST - TITLE - BPM. Doing this allows me find media fast and Import media fast. I also store all Rap, Rock, House; etc in different folders doing so makes a hard copy of my Genres.
Tip 1: Use Mix Mester's BPM counter... It’s Free and it will give you Almost Perfect BPM reads.
Name: Mix Meister bpm analyzer
Homepage: www.mixmeister.com
Tip 2: Use ID TAGIT... It’s Free and very easy to use, it also allows you to make mass changes to your MP3 file names!!! Once you use Mix Mester's BPM counter Add the BPM's into your MP3's File name. Doing so guarantees it won’t be lost.
Name: ID3-TagIT
Home page: www.id3-tagit.de
Tip 3: Use Apple’s QuickTime… It’s Free and when you download you will also get the iTunes MP3 file manager/player similar to Windows Media, but when you import your media to iTunes and make playlist, the playlist will also show up in the SSL program, Very helpful!!
Name: QuickTime 7 with iTunes 6 for Windows 2000/XP
Homepage: www.apple.com
Tip 4: Use “Harddisck ogg recorder”… It’s Free and records well. The program doesn’t use much memory and you can record in WAV
Name: Harddisck ogg recorder
Homepage: www.fridgesoft.de

4th, if you use the control CD’s instead of the vinyl ~ burn copies so you don’t ruin the originals.
Tip: Sometimes it could be helpful to burn the first track as the control signal and use the rest of the CD as various music mixes as a backup for if your computer crashes.

5th, Keep up-to-date with all updated versions of your SSL. You’ll find the Updates useful
6th, BACKUP EVERYTHING!!! Don’t let months and years go to waste by not using an external HD to backup your media and programs.

7th , Building Overviews is very important, doing this will take a lot of time and a lot of memory so playing music that has not been ‘Overviewed’ could be very risky and might cause you some trouble.
Tip 1: Don’t wait till the last minute to do this. Do this days or even weeks before the big show.
Tip 2: After “Building Overviews” look through the media to check which flies have the cracked CD or iTunes Icon. Doing this will give you the opportunity to redownload the media.
Tip 3: Try not to use media less than 128 Bitrate, using this media is going to take away from the quality of the media. I have found that 128 Bitrate is sufficient enough in quality for me. Using wav would be nice, but you better have the space!!!

8th, Keeping your computer organized and up-to-date with all Software and Firmware updates is in my opinion very important Backing up media and programs will also payoff. Everything listed above is information that I have found useful throughout the forums of SSL, I truly believe SSL is a break through in DJing. Combining Vinyl/CD and MP3 is one of the biggest advances for DJing. Grant-it there are many other products out there that offer the same technology, but SSL is getting it right with compact size, updates and forums like these to keep users in touch with ideas and opinions

Everything I have listed above is strictly opinionated and informational, I just wanted to gather all of the stuff that I have found useful over my months of reading the forums and compile it together for another inspiring Dj. If I left something out please add to this topic.

this should be a sticky

Nice post, dude!

hats off to Dj Blaze! i second nominate to be a sticky :) kinda like a one-stop-shop complete with links and all.

- dj mike coquilla

I 3rd sticky this

STICKY ICKY ICKY

Nice post. But I think you should raise the minimum bitrate to 192.

-Niche

Very nice thread.

Thanks, please add to this list of stuff as you see needed. I'm always looking for more tips & tricks!

I hope others can benefit

~Blaze

Blaze, check your PM please.

great work on this topic. i found it very helpfull

Just joined the forum and found this post very helpful. Thanks for the Info.

I Love It Thanks For All The Tips!!

Amen

Blaze, u on point with this one.. thanks a lot man!!

My first post ever and I had to put it here...you def helped a young playa out Blaze...Keep doin what u do!

Great Info Blaze!!!!

id3 tagit it seems to be gone or link not working anyone have this program that they can pass it on to me???

This definately should be a Sticky. Thank you for taking the time to type all of that. I will def take some of your tips and apply them.

*sticky-ed

Thanks Sam!

Xcellent!!

great thread!

Great thread, although I found this quite interesting:



The absolute lowest I would consider running is 256. Then, only because I can't get a copy at 320. Run a frequency analyser over two copies of the same tune (compressed from wav) at 128 and 320. The difference is quite substantial, especially at the low-end which, for me (a dnb dj), is quite important.

Just a quick question... I purchased SSL two weeks ago, and wanted to know which would be best to run SSL: PC or MAC? Does it matter? Will SSL run just as good if I used a PC rather than a MAC? The reason why I'm asking is because I've heard that MACs are better for multimedia stuff (but then again, my source wasn't a DJ). Can someone please advise me with what might be best... Thanks!

i've spun side by side dj's using macs (i use a dell lappy). that's the beauty of ssl, both platforms work fine. just make sure u keep em kool (i've read all over this forum of folks loosing their lappy to heating / ventilation issues...both pc/mac)

Other than Limewire, does anyone know where I can download some music?

helpful!

No problem my fellow DJ comrades... Thanks Serato moderator for making this a sticky.

Nice Post. I'm currently stationed in Iraq where i dj for the troops. I just got my SSL Box today. I'm still waiting on my turntables to come in. Should i wait until then or go ahead and load the software now. Blaze you just might have saved me a bunch of time.

Thanks
DJ Ltizzzle
Camp Taji, Iraq
www.armytimes.com

I'm glad i could help, as for myself I'm stationed at Spangdahlem, Germany serving here until 2010 so if you come through let me know. I DJ for the local clubs and the clubs on base... it’s a blast, but it can be hard sometimes to balance work and my dj career. I would go ahead and load your SSL on your computer and get it setup, like building your overviews and also make sure the title of your songs are the way you want them. You won’t be able to operate your SSL without the interface hooked to a mixer and TT, but read through the manual and study the shortcuts for the program, it will pay off.

DJ LTIZZZLE, load the software and begin building overviews for your files, cleaning up the library and any other things that can come to your mind.

you can use it internally for fun

Oh snap. I didn't i could use it internally. Ok thanks primeoner. I'll go ahead and load the software today. I'm still waiting on my TT's to make it over here. I'm just ready to get started. Question? I'm using Virtual Dj right now for all my partys. Can i use SSL the same way until my TT's get here? NE input would be cool.

DJ Ltizzzle

you can dj using just your computer and internal mode...you just have to have a mixer already...with keyboard short cuts and such, you can do a lot...probably nearly everything except for scratch...

Thanks Dj Dub$ack. I'm using mixmester to do my BPM tags right now. I'm trying to clean up my music files so SSL will work better. I just got the box set V. 1.3, so i'm learning that until i'm ready to pull it out for show.

Ltizzzle

yup. i cant see why you will not be able to use ssl the same way.
practice withit first to get the hang of it all but you should be fine

yo Tizzle....mine came with 1.3 too...trust me when i say this...go to the download section in this forum and download the upgrade to 1.5...check it...

install 1.3...get it set up and whatever...ready to go...and once you are at that point...come to the forum and download 1.5 and open the file you download once its done and your 1.3 will automatically turn into 1.5

1.5 has fixed a lot of bugs from earlier versions...there is more short cuts...better setup options...it allows looping...you should definatley go ahead and get 1.5

last tip...there are posts in here about short cut keys...and also there is a help button on your screen...turn the help on and drag your mouse over a section on the screen and you can get the quick low down...aight main, holla...

Good looking out. So, ur saying just go from 1.3 to 1.5. I haven't even learned the program yet. Would it be easier for me to just learn 1.5? I have noticed a bunch of folks saying they had a hard time adjusting to 1.5. Is there a manual with 1.5? Or can i still us some of the Box set manual to get a grip on things. Someone let me know ASAP. My turntables just came in today and i'm bout to crack the box open and GET IT..

"That Dude Ltizzzle"

you can get the manual off the download section too...and im not sure why folks are having that hard of a time adjusting...the program hasnt really changed since 1.3 so its basically the same...it just has a few added features...and they worked some bugs out...its preferrence....but since 1.5 is the newest version...and you are just starting...why learn an old version...why experience some bugs or whatever that you dont have to??? plus, its basically the same so if you start using 1.5 and dont like it...you can download 1.4 or use your 1.3 and you will already know how to use them....anyways...this is just my personal opinion...of course do whats best for you...

sounds good bruh. I just got done reading a thread about 1.5. So, in your opinion do you feel it's safe to use?

there are numerous threads about 1.5 crashing...and mostly it is due to bad mp3 files from what the Rane people are saying...so in my opinion it is just better at recognizing bad files...so if you rescan your id3 tags from the setup screen and then build overviews of all your files to make sure they arent corrupt...and then delete any corrupt files or send them to Rane so they can examin the files...you should be straight...but really...this is a practice that should be done with all versions...do a search on "building overviews" if you need more help on that...there are tons of posts about it...

personal opinion again....go ahead and get started with the newest version...and go ahead and get rid of all your corrupt mp3 files...(most corrupt mp3 files come from bootlegg downloading sites and swap files sites)...i have never had a corrupt file that i have loaded up from the original cd....just a side note..

Ok. I'm downloading the Manual and software for 1.5 now. As for the shortcuts. Do you have to us them? Their has to be a way to just type and search and then drop the file on the TT's. Maybe cause i'm switching from Virtual dj to this one. It just seems like a lot to be remembering those shortcuts to do stuff. Please advice. I'll post some feed back in a couple of days. I'll be working the bugs out in the room before i bring my stuff out for show. This is a great forum.

"that dude ltizzzle"

yo tizzle...the short cuts are pretty easy...but you can go with the mouse all the way if you wanted...i just think the short cuts are easier...like if you have a cue point saved on the left deck, you can hit the number 1 on the keyboard and jump to that cue point...or you can put the mouse over the little box for cue point 1 and click it...to me the shortcuts are worth learning...there is even posts in here with stickers and printouts to label your keys...you mentioned dropping the songs on tt's...if you have a song highlighted in your library...all you have to do is hit cntrl + left or right depending on which side you want that song to go to...easier than clicking, holding and dragging...especially with a laptop mouse...also...just learn a few at a time and do the rest with your mouse...once you are comfortable...try and learn one or 2 more shortcuts...

Hey Dj Litzzzle and Dj Dub$ack... you could use private messages instead of using this forum as a messenger.

...and spoiling this thread with non-topic-related stuff.

dully noted. sorry about that.

everyone says 128 is a minimum. but i really feel 128 needs to be eq'd out if you use it (esp the highs) and even then doesnt really have enough freq range to sound good when yr blasting the shit.

192 or more is where its at. but i use 128s all the time, some people dunno how to rip a CD properly.

To support DJ Blaze...check out these tips:

www.DJCZer.com

Nice Dj C-Zer, I am deffanitley tracking your page and we both seem to see eye-to-eye on alot of topics you talk about on your page... Exspecially with organization, and BACKUPS!!! One thing that i found interesting is the Clipping fix for mp3's, I downloaded the program and i'll see how it works. Thanks!

I use Rocket for music and E-mule for programs.

Thankfully to my radio career, the labels send me music typically weeks before it hits the radio. The conversion is from Wax 2 High Quality MP3. If you're interested message me.

Yo Dj C-Zer,

I would love to get down with that. I'm currently Djing in Iraq for the troops over here. I've been ordering a lot of music from www.mixunit.com and listening to XM radio and downloading the songs from Limewire. What would it take to get wit ya?

"That Dude Ltizzzle"

Oh, I saw a post earlier on here about Hard Drives. I recently bought a 500Gb Western Digital eXternal for 299 from WWW.jrmusic.com hope that helps someone.

I'm having a problem in 1.5 with creating Crates/Overviews. I just ripped a couple Cds then i tried to drag the folder over to my crate and nothing happen. But when i try a different folder it works fine. Can someone help me? Why are some of the folders dragging and others not?

Great thread!! I just started using SSL and building my media collection, but it takes forever to convert my vinyl to mp3's... Is there a faster way of doing this? What are the better tools to use to do this? I heard some people selling music collections on HD or DVD's.. Any info would be appreciated.

Thx - DJ Ibe

Nik39 would be the one to ask, I just started out fresh and built my Mp3 collection from scratch. I wish I could help more on this topic. Any takers out there?

Does anyone know of a good program to convert my WMA's to MP3's?

Jodix Free WMA to MP3 Converter
Jodix.com

you will love this tool>

Good looking out Thsndpro. That saved me weeks on end.

The only concern i have is where its says, "The program is a freeware and does not contain any form of malware, including but not limited to: spyware, viruses, trojans and backdoors." do you think it would be ok to extract on our PC's, Thsndpro?

The actual concern is, "but not limited to: spyware, viruses, trojans and backdoors". Whats that supposed to mean?

i downloaded and it worked fine except for it doesn't add all the track info. So, what i did was empty my itunes and changed the settings to convert to MP3 format's at 192. The cool thing about itunes is. If you ripped a Cd before using itunes. It will automatically recall the tracks along with the everything you had about the track. So, that is what i'm doing now. Hopefully, that helps someone. Just make sure that if you go get music files from someone that they have everything in MP3 format already. I got some music from a friend and it's all in WMA(pain in the you know what).

Ltizzzle

hey there i was wondring if there is any program that i could run with serato while i mix so i can save the mixes and make a demo cd

Tip 4: Use “Harddisck ogg recorder”… It’s Free and records well. The program doesn’t use much memory and you can record in WAV
Name: Harddisck ogg recorder
Homepage: www.fridgesoft.de

I used this software at my last show and recorded 186 minutes of mix and it didn’t affect SSL at all. The mix quality turned out ok except I had the volume turned up to loud for the line input that Haddisck was recording from. It caused a little distortion, but next time I’ll get it right.

wild turkey...hahaha...true...need some sprite and some ice...yo, i use cool edit pro...it records great...and you can do lots of stuff to your mixes after you are finished with them and break it into tracks, record you talkin over it afterwards....there is tons of extra stuff you can do with cool edit pro as well as record audio, vocals, instruments...whatever....

so you guys are saying the SSL records direct to the hard drive no external hardware needed? Using this Harddisck OGG record... interesting...

what's the website for cool edit pro and is it free

You still need a soundcard, you can use the internal one on your laptop as long as it has a line input.


Syntrillium, the company that used to make cooledit and cooledit pro, where bought out by Adobe, Adobe changed the name to Audition. It's not free website here www.adobe.com

Ok... I popped my cherry last night with SSL 1.5. Everything went smooth expect for the usb light dropping on and off. Tell me is the light suppose to go away for a while? There was times when i was mixing and there was no light at all. The songs during that time sounded like they were dragging. I made sure that i used the USB cord that was provided. I even made sure it wasn't too close to the mixer. Other than it worked fine. I even found out that if you didn't get a chance to make an overview you can still play the songs as long as they are in the correct format. I just want to say this forum and all the cool tips really helped me on my first gig.

"That Dude LTizzzle"
Camp Taji, Iraq

DJ C-Zer: I've never heard of rocket, what's the website?

I need help... I'm not sure what the problem is, but my music is distorted when the gains on my SSL is turned up in the middle. I have to turn the gains and the master gain all the way down in order for the sound to be clear. Is there something wrong? If someone could give me some feed back that would be great. Thanks!

DJ LTIZZZLE, post a new thread in the help section

mhermosilla410, post a new thread in the help section - sounds like you have your wiring mixed up.

so r u sayin id i use this program adition or cool edit pro or what ever they call it would i be able to use serato while the other program is saving bc i got my music in serato so it wouldn't slow down my serato thats the hole point?

SSL for me runs strong exspecially the 1.5 1536, I've been running Harddisck ogg recorder in the background and haven't had any problems.

Blaze, what's the website for hardisk ogg recorder

Name: Harddisck ogg recorder
Homepage: www.fridgesoft.de

WWW.MEDIAMONKEY.COM

Try too get music from news groups

yeah actually i just figured out a way to stay on top and it only cost 8 bones a month. If you have audio city or ne other program that can record sound that passes into your sound card. Just sign up for Xm radio online service. Set ur program up so when you record it's balanced. just sit and listen to the radio once you hear the song you want record it. After you're done just save the file as .wav or MP3 and name it whatever the song was and that's a wrap. I'm in Iraq, so this helps me get good clean music with no viruses from Lime wire.

Ltizzzle
camp taji, Iraq
"It's hot as Hell"

Tip 2: Use ID TAGIT... It’s Free and very easy to use, it also allows you to make mass changes to your MP3 file names!!! Once you use Mix Mester's BPM counter Add the BPM's into your MP3's File name. Doing so guarantees it won’t be lost.
Name: ID3-TagIT

Hi Can anyone explain how I add the BPM reading to the file name with this program , any help would be much appreciated

L

First run all your mp3s through mixmeister BPM analyzer.
In ID3-TagIT,
select all the mp3s you want to rename
press ctrl+R
In the format box type in the format you want to use for the filename.
e.g. To have your filenames appear like this
03 - Justin Berkovi - Mystery Girl - (132BPM).mp3
enter
<K> - <A> - <T> - (<E>BPM)

there is a much easier program out there that does the BPM and the Hormony codes for you and it writes them too. www.mixshare.com

LTizzzle

wow, nice find

Yo Dj_Mike_Coquilla check out following thread

FREE Auto BPM detector and ID3V2 tagger

try music meister 6 for getting your tracks in code. it does it automatically. not 100 % but it defiinitely improves your mixing abilities

thanks Ltiz www.scratchlive.net

actually i was trippin over tha mixshare prog. i like how tha way i allows you to build keep track of an actual mix. i have all my ideas spread all over tha place....on table napkins, receipts, on scratchpaper, ...basically anything i can write on (like my palm of my hand, but usually dissapears after awhile)

ha ha ha. That's what's hood.

the limewire is bad for us. pirates is bad for us. i can help. thanks

Once again i'm sorry. I have just bought the new Pro tools 7.1. Piracy is not my style. I have bought everything i own out right and i'm deeply sorry.

Thanks Soon-2-be-ex-fs2user. I agree. I was told about it from the forum. I'm currently in iraq i do order all my music from Mixunit. I also order all software from Guitar center. I never intentally looked to pirate anything. That is my mistake. I don't download music. I buy it.

LTizzzle
Camp Taji, Iraq

Very good to hear - at least you KNOW your music and don't have to go digging through each track wondering what was this nonesense love song doing here.

No doubt DJ C-Zer. I know exactly what's on my hard drives. There isn't a song i don't. I think it's important to buy your music. I think it makes you a better dj..

Needles?

I'm currently using the Ortofon Digitrack needles. They are cool, but i've been looking at the Shure M44-7 Competition DJ Cartridge or Shure M44G DJ Cartridge for Scratching and Mixing

Let me know what you think.

Hello, I just downloaded ID3-TagIT. I tryed formating my MP3's like you recommended (ARTIST - TITLE - BPM. When I format my MP3 directory it creates a directory (folder) with the MP3 in it. It formats the Directory txt just fine, but not the actual MP3...? What am I doing wrong lol?

go to www.mixshare.com there is a program there that writes the BPM Tags and the Harmony codes directly to your MP3s

...today's your lucky day...
The secret...BIT TORRENT
Bit Torrent is a concept, a thing. Using Bit Torrent Programs like Bit Comet (for windows) or uTorrent (Mac) is a serato dj's dream come true. Download the program for FREE. After downloading and setting up options/pref's, go to various torrent sites: www.torrentspy.com www.thepiratebay.org www.bushtorrent.com . Here you will find everything you want and more importantly what you didn't even know you wanted. U need to "save target as...", then open that torrent file in the Bit Torrent program you have chosen. This ends up creating 2 files (1 with the link for downloading and the other is a folder which contains the downloaded files). If you have windows...BIT COMET IS THE ABSOLUTE BEST.

tHIS IS significantly faster and more secure than p2p's like limewire and kazaa. Yesterday alone I downloaded over a thousand funk, soul, and RnB tracks...absolutely crazy classic breaks. It's astonishing. If you ever collected records, you owe it to yourself to do two things: 1) NEVER STOP BUYING & USING VINYL, and 2)DOWNLOAD EVERYTHING YOU'VE ALWAYS WANTED ON WAX, BUT COULDN'T FIND, REALLY REALLY FAST, USING THIS METHOD.

So, have fun and say bye to your girlfriend if you have one.

Peace,
DJ Krucial, of the MILKCRATE MERCENARIES (BOSTON)

No doubt you are right. Recently found the Top USA Charts from 60s to 90s. Many gigs of goodies and all at your finger tips. Hard to say no to bit torrent. Then again, it's a lot of music to go through and parse out what it is that you will really play and what is not. Long live the torrents.

dj KRUCIAL and DJ C-Zer, you both are thieves, promoting illegal activities. A shame to see it here doing it in the public.

how is it more secure? as far as I know, none of the trackers you mentioned are encrypted. although it's "harder" to frame a BitTorrent downloader since you're not technically downloading the whole file (just bits and pieces of it from multiple users so it's technically harder to track) in order for a BT tracker to work it actually needs exact IP information—which is enough to convict in some cases. These days just downloading the torrent file is probable cause.

As nik39 said, dj KRUCIAL and DJ C-Zer, you are promoting illegal activity, which is obviously not permitted here. Do not do it again. You have been warned.

it'd be a shame to have this thread locked... how bout havin the mods edit/gut out the bad stuff and keep tha good stuff.

I agree downloading music is str8 up wrong. I like to buy my music. When u own the Cds/vinyl str8 up the sound is alot better. If you really care about the crowds ur playing too give them the best product possible. BUY UR MUSIC.... How would u like it if some sat at your show and stole your style. That u worked so hard to perfect. That's the same way artist feel when u use stuff like torrent. For all you know ur downloading a virus.


LTizzzle
camp Taji, Iraq

YOU STOLE SOMEONE ELSE STYLE @ some point..... I'm not promoting jacking your music, but If you came over my house and I decide to let you copy all my tracks, then its not stealing, so if I give my music away then its okay!!!

u got a point.

What unit you with LTizzle??

I was up @ ANACONDA running missions out of there about 10 months ago.... I'm an 11B, so stay safe... you got your Tables and SSL overthere with you?

No, it is stealing, as you dont own the tracks. They are not your property. Read the license agreements. If those were your property you could make copies and sell them legally... which is bootlegging and I am sure you will agree without hesitation that this is stealing.

if I sell them then its stealing, If I give them to you then its a gift!! so you are saying I can't give you a CD for xmas because you didn't buy it? or I can't make MP3's of my CD's??

No. You cant give it away. Thus its stealing, you are stealing from the copyright owner and giving it to someone else.


Thats what the law says in the states.


As long as...
* you still own the original
* dont breach a copyprotection (DCMA)
* dont give it away to anyone
you are fine. Its not allowed to keep the mp3s and give away or sell the CD.

I think you are allowed to buy a CD and give it to someone else. Generally the rule is you are only allowed to make first generation copies of music and only for your personal use

Yes, as long as you don't make a copy for yourself... In addition, if trading CDs with friends is illegal, than I'm sure 3/4 of the US is guilty.

Hm, I didnt say you can give away or lend the original CD to someone.

I think we need to stay on topic guys this is a tips and tricks forum, you can send private messages if you would like to have a conversation.

~Blaze

okay sometimes when I'm using Rapid evolution to calc my BPM.... it doesn't write to the TAGS, anyone else having this problem?

Dude, what does this have to do with this topic? .. I would suggest, start a new thread about this. ;)

I had this problem... Make sure you set your line/phone setting on your mixer to "Line" For my mixer (DJX-700) it was a button on the back near the inputs...

What DJ Tools Works For Me And The Programs I Find Useful please

Hi, after a long time i'm back in the forum.

For me I had a cool idea to improve my setup. Now I added a old gamepad with 8 Buttons and X/Y Axis in combination with "Joy2Key" (it's a free programm). Now I can assign keys to the gamepad, so now i can scroll with the gamepad, choose Jugglepoints, select tracks and so on.
I have the gamepad on my mixer during work, so it's perfect for fast juggling or track selection.

The next days i will publish an ID3v2-Tag-Editor with a integrated beatcounter as a freeware programm, cause i'm fed up with the existing software. The Mixmaster is good, but he has some problems with Hip Hop and i could not edit my tags, so i am working on a better solution. You'll get a link in this forum.

DJ Smooth B.

P.S. greets to nik39 & Sam

WAddup Smooth :)

You should post pics about your pad, and how it works.

Also I didnt know you were into programming... Or who did you hire to code the id3v2 tag editor? :))

Peace!

Ok, ok, follow the link and you'll get the programm, my settings for serato and a pic of my gamepad with description :-)

nycs-finest.de

the program works with every gamepad, just unrar it and start the *.exe

For me, i copied the folder in my program-folder and made an entry in autostart, the program starts minimized.


And yes, i am in programming, this is what i do in real life... :-) at this time i am more in djing, so i hired myself to this

Have you seen the pics from the music-fair???

check my website: nycs-finest.de


2 Turntables & 1 Love

PEACE!!!

Why Yes You can go to Napster and get the unlimited package for $9.00 a month and you don't have to worry about poor quality and Viruses sms.napster.com

Napster DRM protected tracks dont work with Serato.