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PostPosted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 1:32 am Reply with quote
Tyleredsey
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Right now I have virtual dj but Im looking for something that gives me a little more ability ie; more that 2 decks. Also a program to make beats too.

PostPosted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 2:06 am Reply with quote
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maybe you can take a look at native instruments traktor...i think version 3.3 is the latest. it has 4 decks. to make beats you can tryout ableton live. i use the 2 of those to do my stuff.

PostPosted: Fri May 02, 2008 2:31 am Reply with quote
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i've seen some1 use PCDJ, seemed capable to say the least. there's probably a demo on their site..

PostPosted: Fri May 02, 2008 4:07 am Reply with quote
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Abelton is your master program if your looking for something to do it all.

To play decks/ do effects dj traktor.

To make beats or synths Reaktor or Fl Studio


You would need ableton to incorporate them all at the same time.

PostPosted: Fri May 02, 2008 5:23 am Reply with quote
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Need a program to make beats as well? I suggest Fl Studio. its easy to get your ideas down quick and with a 64 track step sequencer you have as much room as needed

PostPosted: Mon May 05, 2008 10:14 pm Reply with quote
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The choice is simple. Ableton. I play through ableton with 6 audio tracks, 4 for full tracks, and 2 juggle slots for random samples, acapellas to throw in. Its like having six turntables and I can control the whole thing from my Trigger Finger. Jaw dropping insane mixes are only slam of your index finger away

PostPosted: Mon May 05, 2008 10:28 pm Reply with quote
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Ableton it is for me

PostPosted: Fri May 09, 2008 4:01 pm Reply with quote
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it really depends what decks you are using (if you are) and what your comfortable with! Im currently using Virtual DJ when Im not using decks 'cause it crashes them when I do, and its a nice program to use! Otherwise I use B-DJ because of the Behringer decks that I currently use.

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Every program has its strenghts and weaknesses, so I use a combination of Virtual DJ, FL Studio, Hammerhead, Albeton Live 6, Acoustica, and even finale here and there.

PostPosted: Thu May 15, 2008 8:14 am Reply with quote
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I use Virtual DJ to preview tunes, other than that i use my real decks of course, nothing beats the real thing Smilie_PDT

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PostPosted: Sun May 18, 2008 4:57 am Reply with quote
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Try Traktor, a good Virtual DJ substitute.

PostPosted: Sun May 18, 2008 9:24 am Reply with quote
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hmm... so it's looking like Abelton is the way to go? Was about to ask the same kinda question.

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i've tried ableton and VDJ but i found ableton a bit complex to get the hang of in the begining and VDJ to be too limited in the seqencing and timing of the mixes although in terms of effects it is v. Good

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PostPosted: Sun May 25, 2008 10:39 am Reply with quote
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virtual dj is good for me

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PostPosted: Tue May 27, 2008 2:56 pm Reply with quote
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Ableton rewired with Reason works well for making beats and midis.
I use Traktor 3 to scratch, and I find it really fun and simple to use.
I suppose any program with the proper vst's would be good, but I find Ableton the best sequencer to work in. Its creative capabilities are perfect for any producer/DJ =)

PostPosted: Wed May 28, 2008 11:00 pm Reply with quote
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alpeton all the way 4 me sonny!!!

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If you are going to use traktor make sure to get the latest version.

You can do alot more stuff in it the earlier versions doesn't alow more than 2 decks and the new version allow 4 decks and effects that sound good apart from virtual dj and pcdj!

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Im new here and decided to post in this topic... I use the complete version of Virtual DJ, its a pretty tite program. I havent tried much others..

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Serato Scratch Live is the puppy for me.
Been using it for about 3 months now and I've stopped taking CDs to work with me now!

www.seratoscratch.net

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PostPosted: Sun Jun 29, 2008 6:24 pm Reply with quote
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