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fuck having a spinning platter on a cdj, they're like toys you'll bump it for sure

if there's no seccies don't walk away from your gear. ever. shit i keep a keen eye out even when good mates come around and have a mix

bit of pushing and shoving around just past 5:00 haha love that drop the lime track pretty bumpin' mix man. would love to see something with a bit more energy, but i guess it was alot of disco house and like you said not really dancefloor tracks anyway nice and chilled. nice 1

hahaha did everyone lose their shit when they heard that mario theme? good journey, good hard area's, nice soft recovery areas. barely noticed the transitions, so good shit what made you choose a dnb track to end it?

Nice 1

i'd at least need to have a go of them haven't even spun once on anything other than pure vinyl

and they go nowhere

cut me some slack homie i gotta watch every nook and cranny of this forum to make sure everything flies straight listening now

so i just need to work out what DVS to get then and stick with tt's i'd prefer it, but it just seems like you need to know cdj's to get anywhere when you're starting out

nice. i'll miss your gigs but im outa town

i need a bump or i forget

will give it a crank tonight

I've never used them. Like eggs said, I've always been vinyl, but in thinking that I wanna move around and do some gigs and shit, cdj's seem just too easy. The other main factor is that I'd need the place to have serato if it was TT's cause there's no fucken way in hell in dragging stacks of wax around. that and i don't have enough probably. mp3's are just too easy

talking about these things

Ok, I'm not opening that old debate. More looking at getting my shit together to get some gigs, but wondering whether I need to push the vinyl tt's aside and save up for cdj's. They are becoming the industry standard as some clubs don't even have normal turntables at all aye? So it looks like I'll have to start from scratch again, buy a full setup, learn cdj's. Thoughts?

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What's the big ups and downs of having a console to drag around to do parties rather than paying shitloads more for a mixer and CDJ's (other than obviously the fact you can change the mixer and shit).

lol that's all i could find

New York, NY – (September 30, 2010) – Hercules, a leader and pioneer in digital DJ controllers for computers, announces the newest version of their DJ Console line for Pro DJs, the DJ Console 4-Mx, an innovative and precise controller featuring large jog wheels (each equipped with touch sensor), a built-in audio interface tailored for DJing for easy connection with existing analog gear, and intuitive control over 2 and 4 virtual decks. Built for the ultimate DJ mixing performance, the DJ Console 4-Mx has intuitive and sturdy steel and aluminium crafted body with a wide variety of high-performance controls including 89 controls in 2-deck mode and 150 controls in 4-deck mode. Providing the ultimate portable solution for mobile and radio Pro DJs on the go, the edgy console fits easily into the club scene and will be available from November 22, 2010. Jog wheels that change the mix For all the scratching fans, the 2 large jog wheels have been designed just for you: 4.7” in diameter x ¾ “ in height jog wheels - similar in size to jog wheels used for scratching on CD players, these are ideal for DJs mixing on CD players to switch between mixing on computer and back, without changing scale Detection Sensors – featuring an integrated technology that’s as precise as it is reliable with sensors that detect the weight of the user’s hand on the jog wheel tops and that cause them to depress by less than 1mm, like on some CD players, or the felt mat on vinyl turntable. This mechanical type of detection in the controller works under all conditions and eliminates the kind of interference that can disturb electrical detection. An electrical touch sensor can be interrupted by static electricity, or by lighting truss systems, carpeting or shoes which electrically insulate the DJ. Backlit Indicator in the center of each jog wheel - (a handy visual effect) indicates the activation of “Touch Wheel” mode, which lets the user scratch, or stop/restart music playback by simply changing their hand’s pressure slightly: the feeling is as natural and intuitive as it would be on an actual vinyl turntable External Ring for additional control – In addition to manipulating the jog wheel via its upper surface, the user can also control it by its external ring: Hercules has carefully designed its width, non-slip texture and the design of its exclusive relief to provide a perfect grip Sturdy and intuitive With a body crafted of steel and aluminum, the DJ Console 4-Mx is sturdy and ready for intense mixing sessions, providing a genuine feeling (the feel of metal) for DJs. Portable Dimensions – 15.75” x 9.8” in size, it’s completely portable while still providing enough space for mixing with all of the controls that’s comfortable 3 clearly distinct sections – To make it very intuitive to switch between using analog DJ gear and mixing on a computer, the upper surface of the console is divided into 3 clearly distinct sections which reproduce a set of 3 separate mixing devices: 2 decks and 1 mixing console, distinguished by color (grey/black), feel (brushed/lacquered) and material (aluminum/steel) High-performance design The wide variety of controls on the Hercules DJ Console 4-Mx makes it the ideal device for DJs to showcase their talent. Multiple Controls – 89 controls in 2-deck mode and more than 150 controls in 4-deck mode The effects/loops/Hot Cue zone – 6 transport buttons can be doubled up using its Shift button while a rotary encoder lets you modulate these effects Control Customization Option – Customize these 12 controls, by assigning a function to each of the buttons, changing the bank of functions on the fly during a mix, and/or modulating the effects or the length of a loop Pitch Faders – provide extended 14-bit resolution, a 2.5? range of travel, a 60mm range of travel, and easily adapt to the DJ’s needs thanks to 2 buttons to change the pitch scale Built-in audio, for perfect fusion with DJ gear With 20 years of expertise in digital audio, the Hercules team has designed a built-in audio interface dedicated to the needs of DJs – for mobile, radio or club use. 2 independent stereo outputs on the back panel, for mixing and previewing tracks: 4 RCA connectors to connect a hi-fi system or a mixer 4 mono jack connectors (1/4?) to connect PA gear, with a Ground Lift switch on outputs 1-2 (in the event of a ground loop) 1 stereo jack connector (1/4?) for headphones, with the user’s choice of one connector on the top of the console, or one on the front panel 2 analog stereo inputs (4 RCA inputs) to connect audio sources: 4 input levels: phono level (for vinyl turntables), consumer line level (-10dBv, for MP3 players), pro line level (+4dBu, for studio gear), and boosted pro line level (+8dBu, for the most powerful DJing CD players) 1 microphone input, with talk-over function, with the user’s choice of one connector on the top of the console, or one on the front panel 2 modes: mix on 2 or 4 virtual decks With the Hercules DJ Console 4-Mx, DJs can control either 2 or 4 virtual decks – a growing requirement in professional DJing. 2 Standard Decks – the DJ Console 4-Mx can switch from (decks A and to two other decks (C and D) easily via the 2 Deck Switch buttons and deck names are displayed in the console’s mixing section and all of its controls send and receive another set of MIDI commands, which lets the software know which virtual deck each command applies to In 4-Deck Mode- the console sends more than 150 different commands to the software Extra Controls and Customization – DJs mixing on 2 virtual decks can also enjoy a 2-deck extended mode: the Deck Switch buttons, which turn decks A & B into decks C & D in 4-deck mode, then double some controls on each deck, while keeping the deck’s basic controls unchanged (such as the jog wheels, Play/Cue/Stop buttons, and volume faders) This new Hercules controller will be bundled with VirtualDJ®7 LE 4-Mx DJing software from Atomix Productions, a longtime partner of Hercules: the software’s graphic interface has been perfectly adapted to the console, allowing for mixing on up to 4 virtual decks on both PC and Mac®. The DJ Console 4-Mx is also compatible with other 4-deck or 2-deck mixing software (if the software is fully controllable via MIDI). The Hercules DJ Console 4-Mx will be will available at an SRP of $449.99(UK SRP £399.99) For more information on the DJ Console 4-Mx or to check out the entire Hercules DJing range, visit www.hercules.com Digital core. Analog roots.™ Minimum system requirements PC: 1.5GHz processor or higher, 1GB RAM, Windows® 7 / XP / Vista (32/64-bit), USB port, stereo speakers and/or headphones Mac®: 1.5GHz processor or higher, 1GB RAM, Mac OS® 10.5 / 10.6, USB port, stereo speakers and/or headphones

On September 28th in Pacha Ibiza took place the 13th Edition of the DJ Awards that are granted to the best electronic music performers of the year. The desired “Kriptonite” that last year rewarded David Guetta and Erick´s Morillo work among others, was granted to the Swedish Trio Axwell, Sebastian Ingrosso and Steve Angello in the category of House. Winners: Marco V (Techno) Armin Van Buuren (Trance) Deadmau5 (International DJ and Electro House) Luciano (Techno House) Loco Dice (Minimal) Stimming (Best Newcomer) Phoenic (Deep House) Riva Starr (Breakthrough) Mixmaster Morris (Downtempo & Eclectic) Liquid Soul (Psychedelic Trance) In addition other awards were granted for: Best Musical Festival (kaZantip) Communication Media, (Ibiza Sonica Radio) Theme of the Year (“No Worries” de Butch) Ibiza resident DJ (Nima Gorji) Dance Nation of the Year (Egypt)

EXCLUSIVE: DJ CARL Cox tells Nui Te Koha why we need to embrace technology and make it work for us. Welcome to the digital DJ revolution. Once upon a time, about 25 years ago, there was a three-deck wizard. DJ Carl Cox rose from the British rave scene playing pounding sets of techno on three turntables. At the time, Cox's dexterity and skills on the 1s, 2s and 3s was the headline that built his reputation and made him a superstar. Cox said he worked on three decks to extend the tracks he was playing. "If I played the same records on two turntables and another record on the third, I was creating my own mixes - live," Cox says. But times have changed. And Cox, recently named No.1 DJ of the past 25 years by dance music bible Mixmag, is still at the forefront. He has embraced technology as a digital DJ. "We are in a new era of performers now with technology no-one can ignore," he says. "We have to try and make it work for us, not the other way around. "Machines will not take over. But, for me, it's about enhancing what I do as a DJ and producer." Cox still rocks three decks today - but he uses the Pioneer CDJ1000, the industry-standard player for DJs. Lately, Cox has keenly supported Traktor Scratch Pro, a DJ system that allows users to spin digital track collections on vinyl or CD turntables. In short, Cox's three to six hour sets comprise digital music files from his computer. But, more importantly, Traktor Scratch has allowed Cox to keep the performance energy that made him famous. He also credits Traktor's sound card with giving digital files a warmer, analog feel. "With Traktor, I can still be the person I am as a DJ," Cox says. "I can have three CD players set up, my computer and a hard drive with my music. "I am not playing vinyl any more. It all comes from the computer. "But Traktor gives me that original feel as a DJ." Jason Hearn, of CMI Music And Audio, which markets Traktor Scratch in Australia, agrees. "It gives you the hands-on tactility that a lot of DJs complain about missing when they go to a fully digital system," Hearn says. He says digital DJing is about ease and having every track available. "Now you can take your entire music collection with you," he says. "You can have months of music on tap for any mood or vibe at the gig." Cox is always enthusiastic about evolving technology. But he likes to tweak things with his signatures. "I don't think it's easier to be a DJ in the digital realm because you still have to be creative and pull rabbits out of the bag," he says. "Yes, we can all loop and sync very easily, but it's still about the tunes. "It's still about the tracks and what you are creating around that. "If you are making loads of effects and sounds, with not much music, (a) the people get bored and (, where's the record gone? "You still need that content - the music - for these machines to give it the soul and what you're about as an artist. "You've got the younger DJs wanting to give you the bells and whistles, but where's the tune? Where's the track? What are you trying to say? "The idea is to be clever with technology." Cox toyed, for a while, with Ableton Live, a software music sequencer. It is a popular DJ tool for composing and arranging. Ableton Live also mixes and layers tracks flawlessly. "I felt lazy with Ableton," Cox says. "I couldn't go out as this big international DJ knowing I could open my laptop, push a button and say, 'There you go'." Cox says the exactness and precision of Ableton is great for production. But he no longer uses it to DJ. "I'm clinical in what I do, but there is still a roughness to the Carl Cox sound. If it's too clinical, too smooth - that's not me," he says, laughing. Collee Chappell, of audio visual giant Pioneer, predicts digital DJing is set for another revolution. "We are about to drop the bomb on the digital realm," Chappell said. "The future will be simplified. We think portable media is the future - i-Phone, i-Pod, i-Touch - whatever you're carting media on. "I don't think users want to carry a laptop, dongle and black box for much longer." He says, rightly, Pioneer is a market leader in digital DJing. Its CD-J players, DJ mix and effects units are benchmark. Chappell argues hip-hop and urban DJs have resisted the digital realm. Some, including Diplo and Questlove, are using a vinyl emulation software application called Scratch Live, also known as Serato. "That market is still harcore about playing vinyl," says Chappell. "I don't think that is going to change quickly." But Darren Franklin, of Factory Sound, says digital DJing is a reality. "My laptop is my record box," Franklin says, while clicking and dragging music on Traktor Scratch. "I carry this instead of two bags of vinyl and a stack of CDs. No more hunting for tracks. No more broken backs carrying records. "You have everything you need at an instant." Carl Cox knows a laptop is not as sexy as three Technics 1200 turntables, the original and classic DJ platter. "It took a long time to be weaned off vinyl and utilise CDs to play my music," Cox says. "Then people realised they weren't going to see much any more. "Many years ago, they'd come to my shows and get in front of the turntables to watch what I do. "It isn't like that now. Everything is internal. It's quite boring," he laughs. But to watch DJ Carl Cox in action is anything but dull. He works every possible angle from each track. Cox handles three CDJs and keeps things rolling, throwing tracks in and out of the mix and layering beats, effects and new ideas on the fly. Cox loops, cuts and edits on Traktor Scratch. Importantly, he smiles through the entire, unrelenting process. "I've embraced all this," Cox says. "Much as I loved lugging my records around and the needle jumping and the (speaker) feedback - those days are gone. "I'm very happy to do what I do as a DJ, but with a completely new energy to when I started. "To be on a computer, playing music in this domain, is exciting."