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Using laptops for Rekordbox and Serato

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by DJ-Daz » Fri Jan 29, 2021 10:31 am

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I got the idea for this post after reading this, though it's locked and I can't respond.

There's an issue with laptops, and in all honesty, it's not just for DJ's. Gamers also suffer when it comes to laptops, in fact anyone who uses a laptop for anything more than watching movies and browsing the internet....
They are severely underpowered.

The problem isn't just the CPU which is...

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Mac Mini M1 - Can it DJ?

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Sun Feb 28, 2021 6:25 pm
DJ Software - DJ.Studio

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by DJ-Daz » Sun Sep 15, 2024 1:39 pm

I downloaded a copy last night, I've yet to have a real play with it, but I did line up some old school anthems and just let it create a mix. I doubt it will be any good, but lets have a listen.
./../../music/DJ.Studio.Mix.Anthems.mp3

The software goes Way way beyond mixing, it also lets you edit the mixes to perfection, and it breaks tracks down into stems, then play with those stems to...

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Sun Sep 15, 2024 1:39 pm
DJ Gear Wish List

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by DJ-Daz » Fri Feb 05, 2021 11:14 am

Just in case there's a rich benefactor out there who wants to treat me to a few toys, I'm sharing my wish list.

XP1/XP2/Mac Mini Stand - Probably the best stand ever, although it's constantly out of stock.

After all the problems I've had getting the DDJ 1000 working on the Mac Mini, I think a stand alone is the way to go next

Alternative stand

Rane One

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Sat Mar 09, 2024 8:54 am
Pioneer DDJ FLX10 Reviews

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by DJ-Daz » Tue Apr 04, 2023 8:56 am

Crossfader:

Digital DJ tips:

Mojaxx:

I've ordered mine, it should be here this time next week.

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Tue Apr 04, 2023 8:56 am
Pioneer XDJ RX3 Corrupt Firmware 1.0 to 1.10 Upgrade

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by DJ-Daz » Wed Feb 16, 2022 1:31 pm

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There is a bug in firmware 1.10 that bricks the controller. DO NOT UPDATE THE RX3!!
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XDJ-RX3 corrupt firmware 1.10

Once you do update, you'll be left with a controller that will not work. Turn it off and on again and it'll tell you to insert a USB stick into top USB1. And that's it. That's all you can do.
I contacted the store I bought mine from and they contacted PioneerDJ reps...

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Oh the irony, PioneerDJ still have the corrupt firmware available for download.

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Mon Feb 21, 2022 2:57 pm
Pioneer XDJ RX3 Reviews

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by DJ-Daz » Tue Nov 09, 2021 9:48 am

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It'll be a while before I can get my hands on one, so in the mean time take a look at the video reviews of the MASSIVE update from the RX2

Crossfader

Phil@Digital DJ Tips

theDJStuff

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I have received my RX3 today finally!
It's a bit of an upgrade from the FLX6 even though the jog wheels are a lot smaller. It's going to take some time to get used to it. It took ,me about an hour to even get sound from it!!!

Because it's closer to actual professional DJ gear, it's a bit tricker to align the beat grids, but that of course if WHY you learn to beat match by ear.

It's all VERY new...

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Wed Jan 19, 2022 10:00 pm
Pioneer DJ Teaser breakdown

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by DJ-Daz » Fri Jan 07, 2022 10:49 am

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Tearing down the new Pioneer DJ Teaser video
Get Ready For The Revolution.mp4

Original Facebook teaser

My thoughts initially were that this new hardware is a competitor to the venerable RANE One, still relatively new but already revered by turntablists.
Firstly look at the title of the video: Get Ready for the REVolution , so the emphasis is on REV, a simple but effective word-play on...

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So I was wrong on a couple of points.
There is no interchangeable platters like the Rane One. It's actually 2 different controllers.

I was only joking about the vinyl cleaner felt pad, it's actually the magvel crossfader.

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Tue Jan 18, 2022 9:36 pm
PioneerDJ DDJ REV 7 and REV 1 reviews

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by DJ-Daz » Thu Jan 13, 2022 8:30 am

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First off with the Pioneer DJ DDJ REV 7 is Digital DJ Tips

Again with the REV 1 is Digital DJ Tips

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The Disc DJ Store:

Rev 1:

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Fri Jan 14, 2022 9:19 am
Numark Mixstream Pro - reviewed

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by DJ-Daz » Tue Oct 19, 2021 8:28 pm

Collated - Several reviews and performances from this new DJ controller.
The price seems VERY reasonable, though still a little bit expensive for someone who has NEVER played with a DJ controller and has no idea what they're doing. Of course people today seem to have a nice disposable income, so what do I know?

Crossfader review

Crossfader performance mix

Digital DJ Tips Review

DJ City...

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Tue Oct 19, 2021 8:28 pm
Pioneer DDJ-FLX6 Review

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by DJ-Daz » Tue Nov 17, 2020 10:02 am

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Jamie Hartley at Crossfader give us his thoughts on this brand new controller, for both Rekordbox and Serato.
It's a shame but Pioneer could have stolen the market for the sub £1000 4 channel controller, but they made some big mistakes.
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Price: £539
On sale The Disc DJ Store - Bradford

BopDJ - Leeds

DJKit

Here Jamie explains why.

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Well, I bought an FLX6 today, and it's definitely a step down from the DDJ 1000.
Don't get me wrong, it's a great controller for someone who might find the DDJ 800 or 1000 too expensive and too high level.
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I do think PioneerDJ missed the bullseye, but they're still on target. The could have made the overall controller a tiny bit bigger to accommodate the headphone mix and level...

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Fri Oct 01, 2021 7:46 pm
Re: RANE One reviewed

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by DJ-Daz » Tue Jan 12, 2021 10:15 pm

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Mojaxx From DJCity takes the RANE One for a er... spin.

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Of course, the Crossfader Rane One review.

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Wed Sep 29, 2021 2:04 pm
PioneerDJ FLX 6 in White

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by DJ-Daz » Wed Sep 29, 2021 9:48 am

PioneerDJ jave announce a new version of the FLX6, FLX6 in white, and it looks sexy.
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The FLX6 is a controller that works with both Rekordbox and Serato, is 4 channels and as near to a Pro DJ controller as you can get for the price.
reviews of the original FLX 6 are here:

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Wed Sep 29, 2021 9:48 am
Show us all that lovely gear!

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by DJ-Daz » Tue Nov 03, 2020 7:08 pm

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This is mine:
DDJ 1000
Mackie CR4
Pioneer XP1
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Do you have a DDJ 1000 in either RB or Serato flavours? Do you only ever use it as a dual channel mixer/controller? Do you think it's too complicated or tricky remembering which deck is playing or lined up next?
The solution is simple...

USE JUST ONE DECK.
If like me you're left handed, then use that deck. So you'll have channel 1+3. Only mix with these two for a while and then switch to 2+4 for...

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Mon Mar 22, 2021 4:48 pm
Review Mac Mini M1 - Can it DJ?

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by DJ-Daz » Wed Feb 24, 2021 5:35 pm

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I'd considered for some months to replace my ancient, nigh on fossilised PC that I used for Rekordbox.
Now to be fair, the old girl was not to be sneezed at, even though it was a 6600K, it was water cooled and clocked to 4.2ghz, it also had 16GB of DDR 4 (2400mhz) RAM, NVMe, all on an X370 mobo, and I also used it as a NAS. So plenty of storage.

Looking at upgrades, I'd be spending around £500+...

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sudo smartctl -a disk3

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Sun Mar 14, 2021 11:53 pm
Reloop DJ Buddy reviewed

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by DJ-Daz » Fri Feb 05, 2021 7:43 pm

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At first glance it seems like an excellent starter controller, or something for a teenager where the hobby won't last for long. But at the same time, a jumping off point for someone who is a little more determined to learn and persevere, and for the most part it's usable, sadly it has some serious short-comings that are difficult to overlook.

The first huge negative, is the price. At £199 it's...

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DJ Carlo Atendido performance mix

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Fri Feb 05, 2021 7:45 pm
Your first ever DJ Lesson... get to know your gear

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by DJ-Daz » Mon Nov 09, 2020 4:55 pm

If you've never used any hardware, how do you get to know what everything does? To be honest, it's easy, some things you'll use maybe once or twice per session, others you'll use all the time, but you will use everything fairly regularly.
But this is the video you need, and Crossfader will teach you the majority of controls so you can have a play and learn how to learn.

You also have to...

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Mon Nov 09, 2020 4:55 pm
When to upgrade your gear

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by DJ-Daz » Tue Nov 03, 2020 7:52 pm

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Are you eyeing up a bit of kit? Want some advice on what to play with next?

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Crossfader cable guide

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Tue Nov 03, 2020 7:53 pm
Club Ready DJ School - Looking at the best gear in 2020

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by DJ-Daz » Tue Nov 03, 2020 3:54 pm

Andrew looks at the best gear to buy in 2020 from basic to pro.

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