sirslick
Hello, all!
Here's an article that was written on me, Virtual DJ and digital dj technology. The story was written by a friend of mine who works for Canadian Press.
I have a weekly gig at a bistro called Muse downtown. Everyone loves VDJ and combined with my Hercules console, it's impressing nearly everyone who's seen in in operation.
Even though I'm only running version 1.08 (I think), the software has greatly increased my djing pleasure and made me a much better dj. I'll be upgrading to version 3 before the end of the year.
Thanks again VDJ and everyone who's contributed on these forms etc.
Jude Kelly in Toronto, Canada
Technology allows DJs to leave secluded booths and join clubbers (Cyberfile-Portable-DJ)
Jul 20 16:02 - CP - The Canadian Press
By Angela Pacienza
TORONTO (CP) _ Jude Kelly is by far the most popular guy in the
room.
Dressed-to-impressed clientele stop and chat with the DJ perched
on a stool at the end of the bar at Muse, a downtown hangout.
Kelly, who's dishing out old-school hip hop from his laptop, is
one of a growing number of DJs abandoning the traditional booth in
favour of mingling with the crowd.
Pint-sized mixers, innovative software and never-ending digital
music collections make it possible.
``I'm trying to decentralize the DJ,'' says Kelly, who DJs
part-time, mostly on weekends. ``Normally the DJ is in some booth
where he's a God-like figure. I don't like that. DJing is about
playing music, being personable. I'm trying to bring the DJ concept
down to where people can mill about, see what's happening, request
songs and just be part of the excitement.''
Kelly usually sets himself up at one end of the bar. He's got a
laptop that runs software called Virtual DJ. Next to his computer
sits a controller with a built-in mixer.
As customers shout martini orders to the bartender they glance at
his screen where animated turntables are ``spinning'' the tunes.
``When I'm playing vinyl in a DJ booth it's a separate world,''
says Kelly. ``A lot of people have a problem with approaching me.
Here, I'm at the bar where people are ordering drinks. They come up
to me and ask me what's going on.''
Like regular music lovers, many amateur and professional DJs
started converting their music collections into MP3 files in the
mid-1990s. And it was only a matter of time before software came
along that let DJs mix and loop songs from a laptop using a virtual
turntable.
It also means DJs can leave their heavy equipment and milk crates
full of vinyl at home.
``A lot of professionals are switching, even the old-school
ones,'' says Francis Delage, a vendor of various types of DJ
technology at Moog Audio in Toronto.
``It can be dangerous to go to a club with your full collection
of records . . . instead, they archive all their music in their
computer.''
Hardcore, more purist DJs have slowly started using software such
as Serato which allows them to manipulate their digitized music
collections using actual turntables and a basic USB cable, he
explains.
Other software, such as the type Kelly favours, allows users to
DJ entirely from their laptop computer using virtual decks and a
series of filters and special effects.
``Those people don't care about the techniques. They just want to
be able to share their music,'' says Delage of software like Virtual
DJ and Traktor.
He says both groups are growing but doesn't expect one to
overtake the other. ``The two will co-exist,'' says Delage.
Evolving technology could make the DJ even more accessible in the
near future, says Darren Baptiste, a computer technician who's
helped several DJs in Toronto convert to portable setups.
He's currently building a miniature unit to enable DJs to roam
completely wirelessly around clubs.
``Let's get the DJ on the dance floor, actually dancing while
playing,'' he said.
Kelly can't wait for Baptiste's vision to become reality.
``I want to be in three or four different rooms, inside, outside
and upstairs. DJ from the bathroom even. I don't care,'' he
enthuses.
``I don't think the clubbers should have to go see the DJ. The DJ
should come see the clubbers.''
Here's an article that was written on me, Virtual DJ and digital dj technology. The story was written by a friend of mine who works for Canadian Press.
I have a weekly gig at a bistro called Muse downtown. Everyone loves VDJ and combined with my Hercules console, it's impressing nearly everyone who's seen in in operation.
Even though I'm only running version 1.08 (I think), the software has greatly increased my djing pleasure and made me a much better dj. I'll be upgrading to version 3 before the end of the year.
Thanks again VDJ and everyone who's contributed on these forms etc.
Jude Kelly in Toronto, Canada
Technology allows DJs to leave secluded booths and join clubbers (Cyberfile-Portable-DJ)
Jul 20 16:02 - CP - The Canadian Press
By Angela Pacienza
TORONTO (CP) _ Jude Kelly is by far the most popular guy in the
room.
Dressed-to-impressed clientele stop and chat with the DJ perched
on a stool at the end of the bar at Muse, a downtown hangout.
Kelly, who's dishing out old-school hip hop from his laptop, is
one of a growing number of DJs abandoning the traditional booth in
favour of mingling with the crowd.
Pint-sized mixers, innovative software and never-ending digital
music collections make it possible.
``I'm trying to decentralize the DJ,'' says Kelly, who DJs
part-time, mostly on weekends. ``Normally the DJ is in some booth
where he's a God-like figure. I don't like that. DJing is about
playing music, being personable. I'm trying to bring the DJ concept
down to where people can mill about, see what's happening, request
songs and just be part of the excitement.''
Kelly usually sets himself up at one end of the bar. He's got a
laptop that runs software called Virtual DJ. Next to his computer
sits a controller with a built-in mixer.
As customers shout martini orders to the bartender they glance at
his screen where animated turntables are ``spinning'' the tunes.
``When I'm playing vinyl in a DJ booth it's a separate world,''
says Kelly. ``A lot of people have a problem with approaching me.
Here, I'm at the bar where people are ordering drinks. They come up
to me and ask me what's going on.''
Like regular music lovers, many amateur and professional DJs
started converting their music collections into MP3 files in the
mid-1990s. And it was only a matter of time before software came
along that let DJs mix and loop songs from a laptop using a virtual
turntable.
It also means DJs can leave their heavy equipment and milk crates
full of vinyl at home.
``A lot of professionals are switching, even the old-school
ones,'' says Francis Delage, a vendor of various types of DJ
technology at Moog Audio in Toronto.
``It can be dangerous to go to a club with your full collection
of records . . . instead, they archive all their music in their
computer.''
Hardcore, more purist DJs have slowly started using software such
as Serato which allows them to manipulate their digitized music
collections using actual turntables and a basic USB cable, he
explains.
Other software, such as the type Kelly favours, allows users to
DJ entirely from their laptop computer using virtual decks and a
series of filters and special effects.
``Those people don't care about the techniques. They just want to
be able to share their music,'' says Delage of software like Virtual
DJ and Traktor.
He says both groups are growing but doesn't expect one to
overtake the other. ``The two will co-exist,'' says Delage.
Evolving technology could make the DJ even more accessible in the
near future, says Darren Baptiste, a computer technician who's
helped several DJs in Toronto convert to portable setups.
He's currently building a miniature unit to enable DJs to roam
completely wirelessly around clubs.
``Let's get the DJ on the dance floor, actually dancing while
playing,'' he said.
Kelly can't wait for Baptiste's vision to become reality.
``I want to be in three or four different rooms, inside, outside
and upstairs. DJ from the bathroom even. I don't care,'' he
enthuses.
``I don't think the clubbers should have to go see the DJ. The DJ
should come see the clubbers.''
Mensajes Thu 21 Jul 05 @ 3:25 am
djaditya
Very Nice... But you should first enter your serial in your profile. (sorry but thats the only thing i was wondering about while reading the entire article!)
Mensajes Thu 21 Jul 05 @ 9:39 am
sirslick
How do I find and enter my serial?
Mensajes Thu 21 Jul 05 @ 5:48 pm
clax
Here: http://www.virtualdj.com/fusers/modifuser.html
Regards,
Clax
Regards,
Clax
Mensajes Thu 21 Jul 05 @ 5:57 pm
lopez453
if you bought vdj from this website the serial was sent to the e-mail entered during the order.
Did you buy Virtual DJ 3 or something other ?
Anyway if there is a problem regarding your order, contact e-service
http://www.virtualdj.com/support/e-service/
You have to download the full version from this website after the purchase. The demo cannot be turned to full.
Did you buy Virtual DJ 3 or something other ?
Anyway if there is a problem regarding your order, contact e-service
http://www.virtualdj.com/support/e-service/
You have to download the full version from this website after the purchase. The demo cannot be turned to full.
Mensajes Thu 21 Jul 05 @ 6:00 pm
cyberia
Note to the owner of the club in that article: buy a jukebox, save $$$ on the DJ!
"Normally the DJ is in some booth
where he's a God-like figure. I don't like that. DJing is about playing music, being personable." That's what the jukebox is about. The real, good DJ LEADS the crowd, whether with mixing techniques, or letting his personality (or something else) hang out.
Just my opinion, I welcome the discussion.
"Normally the DJ is in some booth
where he's a God-like figure. I don't like that. DJing is about playing music, being personable." That's what the jukebox is about. The real, good DJ LEADS the crowd, whether with mixing techniques, or letting his personality (or something else) hang out.
Just my opinion, I welcome the discussion.
Mensajes Thu 21 Jul 05 @ 7:30 pm
Rune (DJ-In-Norway)
I like the story kelly :)
By the way, he got Hercules console version 1.08 - where there is no serial number... :)
By the way, he got Hercules console version 1.08 - where there is no serial number... :)
Mensajes Fri 22 Jul 05 @ 11:05 am
sirslick
Cyberia!
I hear ya and we'll have to agree to disagree on this one.
I admire and respect the art of turntablism, but let's face it, 99% of people who go to a club don't come to stare at a dj all nite. They may come for the dj, who's playing their fav tunes and mixes well, but that doesn't mean they are standing outside the dj booth mesmorized by him or her.
VDJ and a laptop allows me to dj in small bars where there simply isn't room for a vinyl dj. I consider myself a bistro dj. My clientele is typically older, but sophisticated. And in most bistros or lounges there's no dancing, but people still want to hear good music. Having a dj on hand allows guests to make requests (which I always play) and puts them as part of the action. Part of something new and innovative. Something fresh and hip. Something different and fun.
It's funny, at most of my gigs I get comments from vinyl djs who are totally impressed with VDJ technology and its versatility. They like the fact that I can bring ALL my music to every gig; they love the search function and the simple effects of VDJ. And they especially love the low price!
Sure, some vinyl djs hate digital technology but they're in the minority. Digital music technology is only going to get bigger and more sophisticated so those djs who don't embrace it or use it will be left behind and find themselves increasingly out of work.
With technology moving so fast, djs who don't adapt, I feel, will be left on the sidelines.
In the world of djing, this is the new normal.
JK
I hear ya and we'll have to agree to disagree on this one.
I admire and respect the art of turntablism, but let's face it, 99% of people who go to a club don't come to stare at a dj all nite. They may come for the dj, who's playing their fav tunes and mixes well, but that doesn't mean they are standing outside the dj booth mesmorized by him or her.
VDJ and a laptop allows me to dj in small bars where there simply isn't room for a vinyl dj. I consider myself a bistro dj. My clientele is typically older, but sophisticated. And in most bistros or lounges there's no dancing, but people still want to hear good music. Having a dj on hand allows guests to make requests (which I always play) and puts them as part of the action. Part of something new and innovative. Something fresh and hip. Something different and fun.
It's funny, at most of my gigs I get comments from vinyl djs who are totally impressed with VDJ technology and its versatility. They like the fact that I can bring ALL my music to every gig; they love the search function and the simple effects of VDJ. And they especially love the low price!
Sure, some vinyl djs hate digital technology but they're in the minority. Digital music technology is only going to get bigger and more sophisticated so those djs who don't embrace it or use it will be left behind and find themselves increasingly out of work.
With technology moving so fast, djs who don't adapt, I feel, will be left on the sidelines.
In the world of djing, this is the new normal.
JK
Mensajes Fri 22 Jul 05 @ 10:25 pm
djaditya
Very true. Nice sirjude.
Mensajes Sat 23 Jul 05 @ 11:40 am
dj maddsound
@ Sirjude
While I DO agree that technology is advancing and will always advance, I just hope that DJs will not relay totally on it. I hope that they will not just depend on digital effects but will become even more creative with this art. You see there are some that view DJing as a simple JOB, while there are some of us that view it as an art...such as singing or painting. While it is true that VDJ is the best thing to come along since turntables and scratching...it STILL depends on the DJ to bring the house down!
I always say that I want people to finish hearing one of my sets and think...how did he do that or that sounded awesome. But most important to say.."Damn that DJ made my day!"
MS
While I DO agree that technology is advancing and will always advance, I just hope that DJs will not relay totally on it. I hope that they will not just depend on digital effects but will become even more creative with this art. You see there are some that view DJing as a simple JOB, while there are some of us that view it as an art...such as singing or painting. While it is true that VDJ is the best thing to come along since turntables and scratching...it STILL depends on the DJ to bring the house down!
I always say that I want people to finish hearing one of my sets and think...how did he do that or that sounded awesome. But most important to say.."Damn that DJ made my day!"
MS
Mensajes Sat 23 Jul 05 @ 8:42 pm
sirslick
Thanks, DJAditay and DJ Maddsound.
Yes, djing is an art, a craft and a science.
No matter how sophisticated a program is, it still comes down to the music that you play. If a dj doesn't know his music (the craft) or can't read a crowd (the science), then no one will appreciate the art of djing.
Technology helps us be more creative and I'm hoping to push this artform to new audiences in new environments - let them experience good music whereever they are.
Hmmm, methinks someone should organize a Virtual DJ convention someplace where we this online community of ours can meet, exchange ideas and boost awareness.
I'm really loving this software and this dj community and the VDJ technical staff. I'll be upgrading to latest version soon but in the meantime keep it tight in love and music!
Jude
Yes, djing is an art, a craft and a science.
No matter how sophisticated a program is, it still comes down to the music that you play. If a dj doesn't know his music (the craft) or can't read a crowd (the science), then no one will appreciate the art of djing.
Technology helps us be more creative and I'm hoping to push this artform to new audiences in new environments - let them experience good music whereever they are.
Hmmm, methinks someone should organize a Virtual DJ convention someplace where we this online community of ours can meet, exchange ideas and boost awareness.
I'm really loving this software and this dj community and the VDJ technical staff. I'll be upgrading to latest version soon but in the meantime keep it tight in love and music!
Jude
Mensajes Mon 25 Jul 05 @ 6:53 am
ronak01031986
when i compose my dj files,i always want to have big lenght file(more than 5.00min)but when it exceeds more than 5.00min then new file is created eg:i name file as abc then after 5.00min there is abc00&abc01& so on,how should i combine many files into one mp3 file
Mensajes Sun 18 Dec 05 @ 4:34 pm
mp3jrick
Welcome to our world Jude.
The lateset version will blow you and your guests away.
The lateset version will blow you and your guests away.
Mensajes Sun 18 Dec 05 @ 5:15 pm
Raw-Bear
I am all for a convention Jude. I live in Guelph and there are quite a few of us who live within commuting distance. Maybe ask the bar where you work to hold one on a sunday or something. I for one would book it.
Mensajes Mon 19 Dec 05 @ 4:27 am