lp894
For a long time I've gotten slack about using VDJ because it has a "sync button". In speaking with a strictly Serato DJ, we got in a bit of a debate and I realized...there are A LOT of reasons I use VDJ and not Serato or TSP. Well, I'd like to list a few reasons I use VDJ that have NOTHING to do with a sync button:
1 - Controller Support. Yes, TSP offers controller support but not NEARLY as well as VDJ. With VDJ I'm confident almost any controller I buy will have plug and play support.
2 - Specifically the s3700 support. TSP USED to support the s3700 in hybrid midi mode native but recently changed their timecode signal to like 2khz or something. A freq the s3700 doesn't play natively so now I'd HAVE to buy their hardware(or use CD's which I hear suck terribly). And I won't even get into the cost of Serato. Now, prior to VDJ 7.4 I was....ehhhh about the s3700 and VDJ. But now, VDJ supports the higher platter resolution and it's made a WORLD of difference with my controllers.
3 - Cost vs Updates. VDJ and TSP are about on par for cost...$300 for VDJ and $340 for TSP(Audio 6 version). BUT...TSP will only update your software through the current major release version(ie 2.0 - 2.9) but once the next major release comes out (3.0) you have to purchase it again. Granted not at full price, but you still have to pay for it. Once you own VDJ, you OWN it forever. Serato is the same way, but the intro price is literally doubled ($600 for a SL2).
4 - Features. Most(NOT ALL) ppl will agree that Virtual DJ for video mixing is better than Serato or TSP...we know that. But Out of the 3, it's the ONLY one that will play WMA files which is GREAT considering I use Zune to download all my music.($10/month for unlimited downloads...i'll take it). It doesn't charge me extra for video. It's effect engine(in my opinion) is better. No extra cost for timecode support. Easiest midi mapping process....the list goes on in my opinion.
5 - VDJ Home Free. Now, would I use VDJ home for a DJ gig....nahhh. BUT what it DOES is offer you the ability to use VDJ and see how it works, see how you like it. Get used to really using it before you actually BUY the software. Now, Traktor does give you a 30 day trial but you can only learn so much about a software in a month unless you dedicate a lot of time to it. I wouldn't feel comfortable using a dj program for a gig after only a month of using it. VDJ home is permanently free. So by the time you feel confident with it, and you go out and buy a controller(or vinyl), you're confident that the controller will help make you a better dj. Your test period with serato: However long the return policy is on your SL2/3/4/Rane Mixer(if you decide not to keep it).
Like I said, there are plenty of reasons I prefer VDJ over the others. Quite honestly, the ones I listed are just my top 5. But they're all pretty important reasons for me personally. So....kudo's to VDJ for being my software of choice. Ppl talk about VDJ crashing on them in the middle of a gig...I never experienced that EXCEPT when I was trying to do TOO much on a laptop that wasn't even almost built to do that much. Had the latency set way too low. Running a billion other programs at the same time as VDJ. Trying to dj, broadcast, download much, surf the web, and copy 30gb of data to a usb drive all at the same time....it wasn't a good idea. I wasn't in the middle of a gig either though. The laptop I have now(which isn't even top of the line. It's an i5 2.6 ghz, 4 gb of memory, 250gb HDD, 14" screen, Windows 7 Pro 42-bit) I never have had it crash in the past 1.5 yrs.
All that to say....Thanks VDJ :-)
1 - Controller Support. Yes, TSP offers controller support but not NEARLY as well as VDJ. With VDJ I'm confident almost any controller I buy will have plug and play support.
2 - Specifically the s3700 support. TSP USED to support the s3700 in hybrid midi mode native but recently changed their timecode signal to like 2khz or something. A freq the s3700 doesn't play natively so now I'd HAVE to buy their hardware(or use CD's which I hear suck terribly). And I won't even get into the cost of Serato. Now, prior to VDJ 7.4 I was....ehhhh about the s3700 and VDJ. But now, VDJ supports the higher platter resolution and it's made a WORLD of difference with my controllers.
3 - Cost vs Updates. VDJ and TSP are about on par for cost...$300 for VDJ and $340 for TSP(Audio 6 version). BUT...TSP will only update your software through the current major release version(ie 2.0 - 2.9) but once the next major release comes out (3.0) you have to purchase it again. Granted not at full price, but you still have to pay for it. Once you own VDJ, you OWN it forever. Serato is the same way, but the intro price is literally doubled ($600 for a SL2).
4 - Features. Most(NOT ALL) ppl will agree that Virtual DJ for video mixing is better than Serato or TSP...we know that. But Out of the 3, it's the ONLY one that will play WMA files which is GREAT considering I use Zune to download all my music.($10/month for unlimited downloads...i'll take it). It doesn't charge me extra for video. It's effect engine(in my opinion) is better. No extra cost for timecode support. Easiest midi mapping process....the list goes on in my opinion.
5 - VDJ Home Free. Now, would I use VDJ home for a DJ gig....nahhh. BUT what it DOES is offer you the ability to use VDJ and see how it works, see how you like it. Get used to really using it before you actually BUY the software. Now, Traktor does give you a 30 day trial but you can only learn so much about a software in a month unless you dedicate a lot of time to it. I wouldn't feel comfortable using a dj program for a gig after only a month of using it. VDJ home is permanently free. So by the time you feel confident with it, and you go out and buy a controller(or vinyl), you're confident that the controller will help make you a better dj. Your test period with serato: However long the return policy is on your SL2/3/4/Rane Mixer(if you decide not to keep it).
Like I said, there are plenty of reasons I prefer VDJ over the others. Quite honestly, the ones I listed are just my top 5. But they're all pretty important reasons for me personally. So....kudo's to VDJ for being my software of choice. Ppl talk about VDJ crashing on them in the middle of a gig...I never experienced that EXCEPT when I was trying to do TOO much on a laptop that wasn't even almost built to do that much. Had the latency set way too low. Running a billion other programs at the same time as VDJ. Trying to dj, broadcast, download much, surf the web, and copy 30gb of data to a usb drive all at the same time....it wasn't a good idea. I wasn't in the middle of a gig either though. The laptop I have now(which isn't even top of the line. It's an i5 2.6 ghz, 4 gb of memory, 250gb HDD, 14" screen, Windows 7 Pro 42-bit) I never have had it crash in the past 1.5 yrs.
All that to say....Thanks VDJ :-)
Mensajes Sat 27 Apr 13 @ 8:08 am
hippydog
lp894 wrote :
For a long time I've gotten slack about using VDJ because it has a "sync button".
All these years I have yet to really understand the issue with the "sync button", and as time goes by and technology keeps getting better and more integrated the argument just gets weirder..
The simple fact is... technology marches on, and as an "artist" or "Entertainer" you have to take advantage of the stuff that allows you to expand your choices..
The "sync button" thing is almost insane to contemplate, when we have DJ's asking for midi beat clock output, 99 cue points, and 6 decks so they can CREATE stuff no one has ever heard or SEEN before..
Add in almost unlimited VST's , and the ability to integrate real time with a DMX Light Show and video!!!
like OMG!!! the POTENTIAL that we DJ's now have to CREATE & Entertain and NONE OF IT has ANYTHING to do with speeding up or slowing down the tempo of a song..
just my 2 cents
:-)
Mensajes Mon 29 Apr 13 @ 5:54 pm
dj ho productions
My two cents.
I've dealt with many serato users that range from young to older than me, and although many of the older ones do know how to beat match on vinyl, what I would like to tell the youngsters (and I am in no way trying to offend anyone or bash on any body), let me take away your serato box and imac, and let me see you spin.
I can gladly say that, although I don't use turntables, I can easily put my lap top away and beat match on my cdj's by ear with out the need of a sync button which many constantly argue about.
Take a closer look at many serato dj's, and you will clearly see that they don't have the need for a sync button because they can easily ride the waves, they spin with their eyes glued to the monitor. Therefore their argument is pathetic, becuase pressing sync and wave riding is just about the same.
I've dealt with many serato users that range from young to older than me, and although many of the older ones do know how to beat match on vinyl, what I would like to tell the youngsters (and I am in no way trying to offend anyone or bash on any body), let me take away your serato box and imac, and let me see you spin.
I can gladly say that, although I don't use turntables, I can easily put my lap top away and beat match on my cdj's by ear with out the need of a sync button which many constantly argue about.
Take a closer look at many serato dj's, and you will clearly see that they don't have the need for a sync button because they can easily ride the waves, they spin with their eyes glued to the monitor. Therefore their argument is pathetic, becuase pressing sync and wave riding is just about the same.
Mensajes Mon 29 Apr 13 @ 6:27 pm