DJ suggestions please

[2shadow]

I use iTunes, it's free simple to use and anytime I need a song I don't have I simple go download it from iTunes.

[Joe Nieves]

Hi Kjunkies
I also use Virtual DJ and it is the best at Auto Mixing audio and video files it comes with lots of effects, loops for both audio and video for DJing VJing.
My Break Tool @ My Hoster Karaoke shows.
I also use Hercules MK2 controller that match the functions of VDJ if you want hands on scratch add loops, effects, fades it’s a good addition for quick response (better then a mouse for DJing.

[Monolithent]

In My newest DJ system I have been using a MIDI Controller Audio Interface Behringer BCD 2000.

I tested several other controllers before I settled on the Behringer. For the cost it seemed the most solid piece of tech. The drivers were flaky at first and their DJ program is horrible. I have a preference for balanced connectors and cables so the RCA's were a bit of a let down for me. But if you take care when routing cables you should be fine.

It works very well with the upgraded drivers and Virtual DJ once I got the sound outputs figured out (it will freak if you don't).

Nicest thing about it is the analog-in connection on the left deck. Allows me to route the Hoster audio output from a normal sound card on a computer or laptop through the controller and be able to use the crossfader for both programs without intereference. I still output everything to a normal analog multichannel mixer and keep media player on my machines with a quick launch as well as a small MP3 player to connect as a hail mary.

I have learned recently that Virtual DJ is a CPU hog like many DJ programs. Make sure you have a reasonably powerful processor in your machine or it will lock up and maybe even shut down. An AMD Athlon XP 2.4GHz with 2 GB DDR Dual Channel 400MHz FrontSide Bus wasnt enough for one of my systems. Killed both Hoster and the DJ Program.

[bryant]

Originally Posted by Monolithent

In My newest DJ system I have been using a MIDI Controller Audio Interface Behringer BCD 2000.

I tested several other controllers before I settled on the Behringer. For the cost it seemed the most solid piece of tech. The drivers were flaky at first and their DJ program is horrible. I have a preference for balanced connectors and cables so the RCA's were a bit of a let down for me. But if you take care when routing cables you should be fine.

It works very well with the upgraded drivers and Virtual DJ once I got the sound outputs figured out (it will freak if you don't).

Nicest thing about it is the analog-in connection on the left deck. Allows me to route the Hoster audio output from a normal sound card on a computer or laptop through the controller and be able to use the crossfader for both programs without intereference. I still output everything to a normal analog multichannel mixer and keep media player on my machines with a quick launch as well as a small MP3 player to connect as a hail mary.

I have learned recently that Virtual DJ is a CPU hog like many DJ programs. Make sure you have a reasonably powerful processor in your machine or it will lock up and maybe even shut down. An AMD Athlon XP 2.4GHz with 2 GB DDR Dual Channel 400MHz FrontSide Bus wasnt enough for one of my systems. Killed both Hoster and the DJ Program.

Mono, I use VDJ as well and could never get a way to control both sound outputs (Hoster and VDJ) properly through separate sliders. I would always get a crackling sound from one of the outputs.

Can you email me so we can talk about how you did it successfully? I am very familiar with VDJ and its preference settings and have ample ram and processor as you do. Please contact me.

[gotrich]

ok why oes no one use Winamp... it sems to pull less resources than Mp3 Tunes and has built in crossaders and an easy search window.. It also has a karaoke plug in if you run your stuff with Mp3+g .. I dont want to spend a fortune or anymoney on a player to just pla music whn slow or 2 request. I have almost 10000 mp3s and hoster does not allow a good search for mp3s...YET

[Monolithent]

I tested Winamp when I was starting to use computer based stuff years ago. At the time it was kind of flaky and screwed up on me enough times to make me not want to use it. I just never looked at it again.

[gotrich]

I am using it now and it sems to be ok.. I just like the search engine... I can type artist, genre, is has a rating for what I think the song is, last time played save playlist, corss fader, tempo changer, key changer...does both...Hoster is still better for karaoke Winamp for dj.. I used music match and winamp and they are just not as user friendly

[JNS02]

I also use Winamp with no problems at all, I just run it in window shade mode on top of screen until I need it. Have a play list loaded and just run it.

[volvo350]

i use clubdjpro-2 its easy to use doesnt conflict with hoster but it does cost about $150 but i do recommend it to any dj

[Flipeoke]

I'll chime in here and reccommend MixMeister. I prefer it over all the others I have tried, (have tried many but not all, so there may be something better, but I have not found one yet IMO, kinda stopped looking when I started using MixMeister)

Flip