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https://www.ableton.com/en/live/ Come at me comping and macro improvements

Yeah I can’t see many places adopting these until the current units start to fail/need replacing. Nothing compared to the CDJ1000 -> 2000 where they introduced USB sticks (i.e. game changer).

New(ish?) wireless device. Has some basic built in sounds and functionality, however you get some pretty awesome capability when pairing it to your PC (works with MIDI over Bluetooth) and using their Max for Live plugin https://artiphon.com/pages/orba-by-artiphon Here’s a vid of a guy mapping it in Ableton

In that case, some options for an entry level all in device would be something like: Pioneer DDJ400. This uses rekordbox software. Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol S2. This uses Traktor software. For something a bit more advanced, you can get the Pioneer DDJ800 or Traktor Kontrol S4. Pioneer also have some more expensive all in one units which allow you to copy music to a USB stick and play without the laptop. However, if you’re just starting out the entry level models would be OK. To get up and running, you’ll need to pair the above with a set of speakers (also known as “monitors”) and a set of headphones. Not a hard and fast rule, but the better quality stuff costs more. If you want some recommendations for these let me know 👍

Came across this software at the Melbourne Ableton user group Melbourne. Pretty cool software made in New Zealand, company is run by former CEO of Serato. It basically allows you to connect MIDI keyboard, pad controllers, and drum kits to your computer, then has a series of lessons that aim to improve your skills playing each instrument. Would definitely recommend if you're looking to sharpen your skills. https://melodics.com

Great timing given most clubs are shut and what not, but Pioneer have nevertheless released the CDJ-3000. https://www.pioneerdj.com/en-au/product/player/cdj-3000/black/overview/ AUD4000 a piece.

The Numark M2 is a mixer only. With this type of setup, you need to have 2 audio sources (usually turntables/CDJs) to plug in, then the Numark just mixes them together. to help recommend something appropriate: 1) Do you have any existing equipment? 2) Are you planning on/prefer a laptop-based setup, or prefer a standalone system which you can play music off USB drives?* 3) budget? *If going laptop-based setup, you need something relatively stable for it to work without issues.

Saw these online, thought I’d share here.

I find Ableton workflow and interface easier to navigate around. I think my novice skills find it easier to learn and navigate around the one product rather than bouncing between Maschine and Ableton? Thought I’d use the Push more as I have a better grip on Ableton. (Basically me having no idea lol). The pads don’t feel as good as the Maschine ones, but all in all it’s integration to Ableton seems pretty awesome and intuitive to get up and going.. Haven’t been able to use it much yet, but will give it a run this weekend.

Ableton Push 2. (now someone buy my Maschine pls)

Do you have turntables already? If so, DVS (Digital Vinyl System), also known as “time code” may interest you. The X1/K2 controllers are designed with DVS in mind. With this setup, you use a special vinyl record and sound card which allows you to use your analog turntables as a jog wheel. You can then use the X1/K2 controller to navigate and choose tracks, set hot cues etc.. with this setup you don’t need play/pause as you use the turntable for that. Traktor and Serato are the two most popular software for this functionality.

All the hardware! Nice stuff

Twitch seems to be the place to do it. there’s an ADJF page https://twitch.tv/ausdjforums which a few of us have done streams on at times. With Twitch, you install a piece of software on your PC, then tell it what sound card and webcam to use, link it up to your twitch account, and off you go. The thing I think most people have trouble with is getting the audio routing right. If you’re using external gear, you just need a sound card which accepts line input, then go from the rec out on the mixer into the sound card. If you’re using software, it can get a bit more complicated...

Yeah I’ve been sussing them out tonight. I like the look of them. The modularity is cool.

I’ll declare you winner

Thought about plugging a transmitter into the headphone output of the mixer but the lag of bluetooth buffering is no good for live stuff. Just use them for listening Yeah I thought the latency would be a killer for DJ/live stuff. How do you find them overall? Do you have the model with the mic? I’d be keen on them for a daily driver but need decent mic which doesn’t pick up background noise etc. as I spend half my life in online meetings these days

@anditz you using these for casual listening or got them incorporated into the live rig somehow?

Wowsers. Mega envious! I’ll stick to my soft-synths coz I’m poor. My bank account cringed just reading that.

Just a midi stand positioned underneath the desk at the moment. Looking at maybe building a drawer in future.

List all the things!

Nice article on Ableton’s blog https://www.ableton.com/en/blog/pad-it-out-10-ways-make-distinctive-pad-sounds/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=ableton%2Fblog

As you’ve already mentioned, the DVS setup naturally proves a tidier platform, but what you’ve mentioned will definitely work in the interim. You’ve already outlined most of the pros/cons. Main con is you have two mixers effectively, so when mixing you just need to be tuned to the fact that you’ve got volume control in multiple areas: - DDJ channel gain & faders - DDJ master - A&H channel gain & faders - A&H master

Don’t believe so. Plenty of people use the transformers. Just get something better than your cheapo bargin bin transformer (don’t want it blowing up your tables) and you shouldn’t notice anything different. Turntables are a phono output, so power is just driving the motor.

Had a good lol at this (it’s informational at the same time) Also, what I was actually looking for was a video to post regarding use of returns within an Ableton drum rack, which this outlines pretty well.

Because we all love a sidechain compressor, right?