#traktor hot cues to rekordbox

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Details on best dj controller

The right DJ controller could be the difference between a good and a great DJ set. With so many different controllers on the market, it can be difficult to decide which one is right for you. To help you make the best choice, we’ve put together a list of the best DJ controllers available today.Have a look at best dj controller for more info on this.

1. Pioneer DDJ-1000SRT

The Pioneer DDJ-1000SRT is the top-of-the-line controller in Pioneer’s range. It offers all the features a professional DJ would need, including full-sized jog wheels, 16 multi-colored performance pads, Beat FX, and Pro DJ Link. It also comes with a built-in sound card so you can easily connect to your sound system.

2. Numark Mixtrack Pro 3

The Numark Mixtrack Pro 3 is the perfect starter controller for any aspiring DJ. It has all the features you need to get started, including 16 performance pads, a built-in sound card, and an intuitive layout. It’s also well-priced and extremely portable, making it perfect for gigs or practice sessions.

3. Denon DJ MCX8000

The Denon DJ MCX8000 is the top-of-the-line DJ controller for those who need professional performance. It has a 4-channel mixer, 16 performance pads, and built-in effects and loops. It also has dual USB connections so you can connect two computers at once.

4. Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol S2

The Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol S2 is a great choice for DJ’s who want to take their performance to the next level. It comes with intuitive controls and advanced features, such as hot cues, looping, and remix decks. It also has a built-in sound card and is compatible with Traktor Pro 3 software.

5. Pioneer DDJ-SX3

The Pioneer DDJ-SX3 is a great all-round controller for professional DJ’s. It has four-channel mixing, 16 performance pads, and a range of effects and loops. It also has built-in sound card and is compatible with rekordbox DJ software.

These are just a few of the best DJ controllers available today. There are many more to choose from, so make sure you do your research and find the one that’s right for you. With the right controller, you can create amazing sets that will leave your audience wanting more.

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Serato Rekordbox Traktor

Move your music including hotcues and playlists between all the major DJ software - Serato DJ Pro, Virtual DJ, Rekordbox, Traktor, djay Pro. Electrix tweaker for SERATO with midi OUT rgb over 3 years ago: by DJ OCCULT: 5 likes, 0 dislikes. 108 downloads: 4 Deck Control for your Beatpad over 5 years ago: by DJ StuB: 11 likes, 0 dislikes. Mapping for Traktor Pro 3+2 with Jog Screens - DJ Estrela about 2 years ago: by djestrela: 31 likes, 4 dislikes. 7253 downloads: Midi Fighter.

Is serato, rekordbox and traktor free. Posted by just now. Is serato, rekordbox and traktor free. Hey i am going to start dejing for the first time and i do not know if i should pay for theses software or they are free to use but i can subscribe and get more features, thanks.

Serato DJ Pro, VDJ and Traktor users need to use DJCU to create a Rekordbox.xml than take that file as a source for DJCU's Rekordbox conversion. DJCU will generate a file that can be used with the latest versions of the djay apps on both platforms iOS and macOS.

It’s been a while since we checked in with the powerful project that is the DJ Conversion Utility. This is a homebrew project run by one enterprising developer and DJ, Mix Master G. The goal is simple: he wants to make it possible for DJs to be able to move their libraries around between DJ platforms without a ton of headache, and that’s exactly what the DJ Conversion Utility can do.

Rekordbox XML to Traktor Library

In this new update, version 3.2 of the DJ Conversion Utility (DJCU) (Mac-only) adds the ability to convert from Rekordbox XML files to a Traktor library. This process results in a folder/playlist Traktor library structure that mirrors the exact playlist and folder structure in Rekordbox.

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For tracks that have never been loaded into Traktor before, DJCU makes a playlist called “Analyze these first” to let you know there are new songs that need analysis in Traktor. There’s no getting around this process, because waveforms are all very proprietary for each DJ software. But if the Rekordbox collection contained tracks that were already analyzed in Traktor previously, they won’t be in this playlist. Handy!

Loops and cues all are also moved from Rekordbox – so if you’ve set those, they’ll appear in Traktor. An important limitation, however, is in the total number allowed:

“Rekordbox has a total of 18 cue/loop positions (8 hot and 10 memory). Traktor only has 8. When the total of unique cues and loops in Rekordbox exceeds 8 some will be lost. DJCU first converts the hot positions and if there is room left it will add the memory positions until the total of 8 is reached. Duplicate cues and loops are automatically filtered out.”

Watch the conversion process here:

What About A Master USB Drive?

Mix Master G also shared a second powerful application for his conversion utility with this update: making a USB drive that works for a bunch of DJ softwares, not just Rekordbox-compatible hardware. With this update, it’s very possible to build a drive that can work with Serato, Rekordbox, CDJs, Traktor, and Denon Prime/Engine (with the Denon Conversion Utility) – all without duplicating the data on a drive.

The key to doing it is making a new user account on your Mac and then running the DJCU in this fresh new environment – this is pretty important to get clean iTunes data that is used as the backbone of a number of these conversions. Mix Master G goes into more depth in this complete walkthrough. You can quickly see how this could be incredibly valuable for any DJ who goes over to a friend’s house with a different setup or just wants an amazingly redundant USB drive:

Serato Rekordbox Vs Traktor

As DJs, we really hope that library conversions get to be a more manufacturer-blessed process in the future – one that’s not incredibly dependent on third party utilities. But in the current ecosystem, Mix Master G’s utilities are a blessing for many DJs who want to maintain a single library that works across different hardware and software.

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How I converted Traktor Hotcues & Playlists to Serato (rekordbox)

How I converted Traktor Hotcues & Playlists to Serato (rekordbox)

Yooo what up world I had to do my research to convert all my hotcues and playlist over to Serato as fast as possible. The cheapest thing I found was $22.00 and it saves you from having to do hot cues and playlists for other DJ programs as well. Absolute time saver! I’m familiar with my hotcues so this saves me from drowning. I’m not affiliated with this guy at all, just thought I would save…

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Rekord buddy serato to rekordbox

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On macOS, all 8 loops and all 8 cues with their names are converted. DJCU will generate a file that can be used with the latest versions of the djay apps on both platforms iOS and macOS.īecause djay iPhone does not support loops yet the iOS-friendly option converts the start of a loop to a cue. Serato DJ Pro, VDJ and Traktor users need to use DJCU to create a Rekordbox.xml than take that file as a source for DJCU's Rekordbox conversion. The DJ Conversion Utility (DJCU) converts cue points and loops with their names from Rekordbox to Algoriddim's djay.

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To djay Pro 2 on macOS and djay 2 and Pro on iOS The converted folders and playlists in Rekordbox will appear identical to how they are in Traktor, with the nesting structure intact.įrom Rekordbox, Traktor Pro, Virtual DJ and Serato DJ Pro Cues are stored both as hot cues as well as memory cues and keep their given names. The DJ Conversion Utility converts hot cues, saved loops and beat grids from Native Instruments Traktor Pro to Pioneer's Rekordbox. To Rekordbox, iTunes, Serato, VirtualDJ and djay Here are some examples of linked conversions:ġ&7 combined converts from Traktor to SeratoĢ&8 combined converts from Serato to Traktorģ&7 combined converts from Virtual DJ to Seratoģ&8 combined converts from Virtual DJ to TraktorĤ&7 combined converts from djay Pro AI to Serato

Convert the Rekordbox.xml created in the previous step to the target DJ software.

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Convert from your current DJ software to Rekordbox.xml, you don't need Rekordbox at all, just the XML produced by DJCU.when you want to convert from Serato to Traktor. It is possible to make combinations, e.g. Rekordbox.xml to iTunes (no cue, loops and other DJ specific tags but folder/playlist/crate structure with their containing tracks).Rekordbox.xml To djay (see below for supported versions).This is just a small selection of all the tutorial videos:Ĭonvert from Traktor to Rekordbox 6 & other DJ software DJCU 5.0 Ĭonvert from Serato to Rekordbox 6 & other DJ software DJCU 5.0 Ĭonvert from Virtual DJ to Rekordbox 6 & other DJ software DJCU 5.0 Ĭonversion to Serato, Traktor, djay or Virtual DJ using the DJ Conversion Utility (DJCU) Ĭonversion to Algoriddim's djay on both iOS and macOS from a Rekordbox.xml DJ Conversion UtilityĬonvert a CDJ USB into one that also works with Traktor, Serato, djay Pro AI, Virtual DJ and Denon Prime (Denon Prime compatibility requires the Denon Conversion Utility, to be purchased separately)Īsk Me Anything collection conversion and management for DJs : One Drive to Rule them All 2022Ĭues, loops, beat grid, folder/playlist structure (for Traktor & Rekordbox) or crate structure (for Serato) for the following platforms: Simply select your current DJ software and where you want to convert into and the site will show you all relevant info including the apps you need and the tutorials videos. We are committed to continue this policy in the future.

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All updates have been free and so is our knowledgeable support. DJCU is on the market for almost 6 years now. Read what the DJCU users say on the app's FaceBook page The market leader when it comes to conversion tools for DJsĬurrent version 5.507, released May 31, 2022

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Denon DJ Introduces Prime 4 Standalone DJ System To Compete with Pioneer

Denon is doing everything it can to compete with Pioneer to be the ultimate, go-to brand for DJ equipment.

The former has introduced the Prime 4 standalone system — which is all any beginner or intermediate DJ would need to dive right into the mix. Even professionals can have fun and get creative with this setup.

Pioneer’s XDJ-RX2 has arguably been the next best option before upgrading to CDJs and that’s probably still the case. Similarly to Denon’s newly introduced Prime 4, it’s an all-in-one system. However, the big catch is the two-channel setup. DJs have been craving the 4-channel option in a concise, all-in-one piece that still feels within reach to the CDJ experience. That is, until now.

Denon’s Prime 4 delivers on that need with its new system, priced at $1,699. The number still may be a little startling for aspiring DJs, but it’s much more affordable than going all out with four decks and a mixer. The rig runs through Denon’s Engine Prime software, but is compatible with playlists and hot cues from Serato DJ Pro, Traktor Pro, and Rekordbox.

“With its ultra-responsive, touch-capacitive jog wheels, high-quality audio I/O, and built-in time stretching and key matching, Prime 4 has everything you need to bring your mixes to the club.”

This hybrid — more than a controller yet not quite a professional setup — surely has its perks. But can Denon compete with the industry standard, Pioneer? Surely, the Prime 4 will give the XDJ-RX2 a run for its money, especially considering both pieces of equipment are set to the exact same price point.

The Prime 4 DJ setup is expected to go on sale in March 2019. More info here.

Denon DJ Prime 4 – Standalone DJ System

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Denon DJ Introduces Prime 4 Standalone DJ System To Compete with Pioneer

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Denon DJ Introduces Prime 4 Standalone DJ System To Compete with Pioneer

Denon is doing everything it can to compete with Pioneer to be the ultimate, go-to brand for DJ equipment.

The former has introduced the Prime 4 standalone system — which is all any beginner or intermediate DJ would need to dive right into the mix. Even professionals can have fun and get creative with this setup.

Pioneer’s XDJ-RX2 has arguably been the next best option before upgrading to CDJs and that’s probably still the case. Similarly to Denon’s newly introduced Prime 4, it’s an all-in-one system. However, the big catch is the two-channel setup. DJs have been craving the 4-channel option in a concise, all-in-one piece that still feels within reach to the CDJ experience. That is, until now.

Denon’s Prime 4 delivers on that need with its new system, priced at $1,699. The number still may be a little startling for aspiring DJs, but it’s much more affordable than going all out with four decks and a mixer. The rig runs through Denon’s Engine Prime software, but is compatible with playlists and hot cues from Serato DJ Pro, Traktor Pro, and Rekordbox.

“With its ultra-responsive, touch-capacitive jog wheels, high-quality audio I/O, and built-in time stretching and key matching, Prime 4 has everything you need to bring your mixes to the club.”

This hybrid — more than a controller yet not quite a professional setup — surely has its perks. But can Denon compete with the industry standard, Pioneer? Surely, the Prime 4 will give the XDJ-RX2 a run for its money, especially considering both pieces of equipment are set to the exact same price point.

The Prime 4 DJ setup is expected to go on sale in March 2019. More info here.

Denon DJ Prime 4 – Standalone DJ System

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Denon DJ Introduces Prime 4 Standalone DJ System To Compete with Pioneer

source https://www.youredm.com/2019/01/21/denon-dj-prime-4-dj-system/

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DDJ-RBは安くCDJの練習をするのに最適な機材であるというお話 【レビュー】

2018年7月追記 DDJ-RBの後継機種「DDJ-400」が発表され、更にCDJに近付いた、というか「CDJの練習のための機種」といっても過言ではないようなものとなりました。今買うなら断然こっちだと思います。

どうも、yutayukiです。今回はDJ機材のお話です。

2017年5月にDJ機材を買ってDJを始めてから10ヶ月ほど経ちました。今までに現場でのイベント出演を3回 (ブースレンタルも含めると4回) ほど経験させていただき、そろそろDJ機材のこともいろいろ分かってきたということもありますので、ここらでいっちょDDJ-RB激推し記事でも書こうと思います。

結論から言って「現場デビューも視野に入れながら安くDJを始めたいけどどれにするか迷う」という方はこれいっとけば何も間違いが無いんじゃないか、というほど良い機種だと思っています。

ざっくりいくとこんな感じ。

安心と信頼のPioneer DJ

あらゆる操作が現場の機材と共通。自宅の練習はDDJ-RBで、現場ではCDJで、といったやり方が可能。

小さいので現場持ち込みも楽。PCDJメインにするつもりの人にも良し。

練習で使う解析情報やCUEの情報をそのまま現場のCDJでも使える。

まだDJを始めてそんなに経ってないですが、とりあえず頑張って解説してみます。 ちなみにメインのジャンルはHardstyle, Hardcoreとかです。

購入の経緯とか

パソコンとはもうDTMやら何やらで長い付き合いなので、それ故にパソコンをパフォーマンスに使うリスクも一応分かっているつもりだったので、自分は現場ではCDJメインでやりたいなぁと思ってました。あと、最低限USBメモリとヘッドホンだけ持っていけばDJできるっていうのも魅力的でした。 (蛇足ですけれども、クラブに遊びに行っていて「あ、止まった」ってなると高確率でPCDJの人だったりしたのもあります…)

そういう感じで、いろいろ調べたり知り合いのDJに訊いたりして候補を絞ったのが以下の3機種。

DDJ-RB

DDJ-RR

XDJ-R1

最終的に、 「CDJでやりたいんだったらたくさん機能付いてるやつを選ぶと現場で混乱するし、XDJ-R1もちょっと現場のスタンダードと違うからそれだったらRBでいいんじゃない」 的なアドバイスを受けて一番安いDDJ-RBを買うに至りました。正直、これが正解だった気がします。

現場の機材に似てる

どこに行ってもCDJとDJミキサーは大抵Pioneer DJ製なわけで、同じところのコントローラーなのであらゆる操作が共通です。故に、DDJ-RBで練習をしていれば、多少配置等は違ってもとりあえず「見ればなんとなく分かる」という状態になれます。 強いて言って困るとすればLOOP周りとヘッドホン出力あたりでしょうかね。

ちゃんとしたDJプレイから練習会などで軽く触らせていただいた程度のものまで含めると今までに「CDJ-1000, CDJ-900, CDJ-900NXS, CDJ-2000, CDJ-2000NXS」「DJM-900NXS, DJM-850, DJM-750」「XDJ-R1, XDJ-RX」といろいろ触ってきましたが、どれも「なんとなく分かる」くらいには触れるので、流石同じメーカー、という感じ。

練習で使った情報はそのまま現場で使える

CDJやPCDJでは、曲の展開を確認するための音声波形が表示できたり、「頭からじゃなくて途中から曲を流したいな」と思ったときにその地点を予め登録できるHOT CUE/MEMORY CUEという機能があります。他にも、ボタンを押すタイミングがズレても勝手に合わせてくれるクオンタイズとか、2曲の違うBPMを勝手に合わせてくれるSYNCとかもあったりします。

Serato DJとかTraktorとかの他社製のソフトで練習してから現場のCDJでやる、となると、これらの便利機能は全く引き継げなかったりします。単にUSBメモリにオーディオファイルをブチ込んでCDJに読み込ませたとしてもCUEはおろか波形も出ません (全体波形は一応出るんだけど不具合なのか何なのかたまに一部しか出してくれない��きがある) 。CDJが解析したBPMが全然違ってたりとかも。

それでも頑張ればできないことは無いと思いますけど、やっぱりできた方が便利ですよね、ということで、DDJ-RBで使えるrekordbox djというソフトではCUEも波形もUSBメモリにブチ込むだけでそのままCDJで使えます。あとBPMは自動で表示されたのが間違っていれば事前に修正しておけますので安心です。 PCDJでやるけど、万が一パソコンが不具合で死んだときにCDJでもできるようにUSBメモリも準備しとこう、みたいなパターンでも有用です。

あと、rekordbox dj以外のソフトについてはほぼ触ったことが無いのですが、Serato DJは曲検索が日本語でできないからアニソンDJは��と困ると聞きました。 【追記】Serato DJ 2.0以降で日本語での検索もできるようになったらしいです。

小さいので現場持ち込みも楽

自分がCDJメインでやりたかったのでやたらCDJとの連携を推してますが、PCDJメインでやるとしても良い機種だと思います。

現場に持ち込むときに気になるのが、やっぱブースの広さです。デビューするまで知りようがなかったんですけど、DJブースってマジで狭いんですよ。箱にもよりますけど。

自分が出演したときの写真ですが、小さめなDDJ-RBですら台の端ギリギリまで使ってます。これ以上の大きさになると持ち込めないところも出てくると思います。機能に拘って大きいの買ったら逆に持ち込みにくくなるっていう。

上の写真のときはDJデビューのときで、しかも現場の機材がUSBメモリの使えないCDJ-1000だと伝えられていたので、家と同じ環境でできるように、ということで機材持ち込みでやってます。現場の環境に合わせて、あるいは自分のやりたい内容に合わせてCDJ, PCDJのどちらにも対応できるのは大きいメリットだと思います。

PCDJだと自分がCDJの影になったりブースの中央に立てなかったりっていうこともありますがそこはまあ仕方ないか。

デメリットも無いわけじゃない

良い機材だと思いますが、やっぱり使い込んでくると少しずつ不満も出てきます。個人的な不満を並べます。

ヘッドホンのCUE周りがツマミではなくボタン 同価格帯のDDJ-SB2ではDJミキサーと同じくツマミで各チャンネルを聞くかMASTERチャンネル聞くかを選ぶ仕様なんですが、なぜかこっちはボタンになってます。ツマミよりボタンの方が安くなるんでしょうか。 【追記】これの後継機種DDJ-SB3が発表されましたが、CUEの選択がDDJ-RBと同じボタンで選択するタイプに変えられてしまいました…。

ヘッドホン端���がステレオミニ これまたDDJ-SB2との比較になりますけど、SB2ではステレオ標準とステレオミニで両方付いていたのがRBだとステレオミニだけになってます。ホームユースを考えるならまあこれでいいんでしょう…。 現場にはDJミキサーもあるので変換プラグを持っていくのを忘れないようにしないとダメですね。 【追記】これまたDDJ-SB3ではステレオミニだけになってます…。

クロスフェーダーを無効にできない 割と困ってるんですけど、服の袖がクロスフェーダーに当って音が止まる、ということを練習や配信で何度かやらかしてます。現場のDJミキサーではTHRUに切り替えて無効にすればいい話なんですが、DDJ-RBにはそういうスイッチは無いです。 …と思ってたんですが一応rekordbox dj側で無効にできることに最近気付きました。でも再起動するとまた有効になっちゃうので、そこが改善されれば…。

ボタンはどうしても不足を感じる 嫌なら上位機種を買えよ、って話なんでしょうけども、どうしてもボタンの数に不満を感じます。特にMEMORY CUE, MASTER TEMPO, TEMPO RANGE, SLIPとかのボタンはよく使うので欲しくなります。一応パソコンを触れば操作できますが、ボタンでできたほうがスマートですよね、と。 仕方がないのでMEMORY CUEはパソコンのキーボードの「F1–F4」「F9–F12」に、それ以外の機能はMIDIマッピングを変えて対応してます。

個人的には、DDJ-RBくらいの大きさで機能の増えた5～8万円くらいの機種がほしいです。

さいごに

というわけで結構長くなりましたが、僕の視点から見たDDJ-RBを語らせていただきました。とはいえ、まだDJを始めてそんなに経ってない人間の話なので、参考程度に留めてください。

2017年にDJを始めてイベントに出させていただいたことで、それまで自分の部屋で曲を作ってリリースするだけだった僕の音楽活動の範囲がかなり広がった気がします。とはいえもっとDJを上達させないとダメですね…。精進します…。 クラブ系DTMerはぜひとも興味があればDJも触ってみてほしいです。コイツなら3万円で始められます。

あ、あと直近のイベントのお知らせです。 (唐突)(ダイレクトマーケティング)

2018年3月2日(金) 、名古屋栄に新しくオープンするSoundBar「Axwell」の記念すべきオープンイベントに出演させていただきます。オールジャンルイベントなのでいろいろ聴けると思います。僕はガッツリHardstyleをやります。 新しいお店の誕生をお酒と楽しい音楽でお祝いしましょう。 https://twitter.com/SoundBarAxwell/status/962264151971131392

2018年3月13 (火) 、名古屋栄CLUB JB’Sにて「Bootleg Mαster vol.7」に出演させていただきます。こちらも記念すべきイベントの1周年アニバーサリー回。アニソンブートレグが中心のイベントです。オタクなクラブミュージックが好きな方はぜひ。 http://twipla.jp/events/296181

そんなわけで、終わります。ありがとうございました。

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Impressed by the Mixxx, DJ?

by Sagar Mody (DJM)

REVIEW BOTTOM LINE: Mixxx 2.00- A FREE, open source DJ software that is not just for beginners and radio shows anymore, it is good for DJs on a budget and even good enough for many professional DJs.

RATING: 4/5

COMPATIBLE: Windows, Linux, Mac OS

PRICE: FREE

The minute we think DJ today, we think digital and that's right because one way or the other, there is something digital involved in most setups. All the logistics and hardwork required in the days gone by seems alien to most younger DJs and producers today. Powerful DJ and music production software has become the choice of the trade, where most of the hardware is simulated and in recent years it has been perfected furthermore, making it a replacement for carrying bulky gear, vinyls or CDs. Although, the cost of the old ways was very high and moving to digital greatly reduces it, professional software and hardware still costs  a decent amount. The most popular DJ softwares out there demand no less than £80 for being nearly fully functional and usually to be featured further, the licenses can cost upto £200 or more. Then there is the dilemma of buying hardware that comes with a software license but that software may have its limitations for you and vice versa. What if someone told you, there is a fully featured software, you can install and use for FREE without limitations? Unbelievable? Not quite... welcome to Mixxx DJ! It is an open source music software available for Windows, Mac OS and Linux! (no joke!). Mixxx has been around in beta (1.110) for a long while but recently they released 2.00 and boy is it good! Whilst Mixxx 1.110 was just fine for basic mixing, load tracks, beat mix and looping, 2.00 takes it to level par with the big boys.

Compatibility and Cost

The monopoly in DJ software is held by a few, namely the top 3 : Traktor by Native Instruments, Serato DJ and Virtual DJ. At least these are the ones you'll have heard of if you aren't a DJ but the list does not end there. There is great software choice like, DJAY by Agoriddim (admittedly for Mac and tablets only), Rekordbox DJ by Pioneer (recently released with an aim to take over the software market), Mixvibes Cross DJ (brilliant and underrated) and Deckadance DJ.They each are set apart slightly by the performance oriented features and packages they offer.

All the above have their pros and cons and it would be a matter of a whole other article to discuss them. What is of importance is that they all cost money or come included when you buy hardware built for them. Whilst Traktor can be mapped to just about any MIDI controller, Serato DJ can't (you need Serato certified hardware). Virtual DJ and Cross boast the widest 'plug and play' compatibility to most hardware you're likely to come across. What Mixxx has in its bag is, a community which contributes to its progress and also to making more maps available for popular hardware. It isn't quite 'plug and play' but it isn't very difficult to get a controller from the list of those supported (apparently over 85) working in minutes. For something that costs £0, that is really good. What's more? Mixxx supports DVS with timecode with your existing Serato or Traktor DVS soundboxes.

That answers the question of compatibility but surely a FREE software, designed by a community can't come close to the 'paid-for' big boys, can it? I would say, with 2.00 Mixxx has come very close to the big boys. There are still some things that aren't just that bit perfect, for instance effects just don't sound right (to my ears at least) but for most other things you can think of, in my opinion Mixxx is on par or in some cases better!

Features

1. Skins and UI: Let's get this out of the way shall we? Skins is a love or hate thing! Virtual DJ lovers look at being able to customize and skin the DJ software as an essential function whilst those who play Serato or Traktor couldn't care less. However, skinning isn't just for making something look beautiful (the way you think it is, after all beauty is in the eye of the beholder or so they say). Skinning is extremely useful for different use cases, for example somebody using a mixdeck for radio won't need the same items displayed as a DJ would. Mixxx supports xml and css based skinning and comes with 3 very clean and useable skins which render beautifully on medium power hardware as well. Just like anything else in Mixxx, the UI and the resources used for drawing the waveforms is customizable in the preferences.

2. Waveforms: They weren't nearly good in 1.110 but in 2.00 the waveforms are brilliant. You can choose your framerate, RGB, filtered or monotone waves. Depending on the skin you can have them on each deck or you can stack them! They render cleanly, look sharp and scroll intuitively. There is great detail in them too and you can see the differences in the frequencies of the sound you are playing. I can compare them to all three, Traktor, Serato and Virtual DJ and say that I like these alot, the best for me being Traktor so far closely followed by Virtual DJ. Infact for those who have given Cross DJ (Mixvibes) a spin, these will remind you of those. (Why not Serato? Someday I'll write an article about that too- the programmers at Serato simply ignore Windows as a platform which is why the software is mostly ported from Mac OS to Windows. This has left a glaring error in waveform rendering and even in 2017 you have to deal with choppy and laggy waves even on premium hardware. There is plenty of discussion about this on the Serato forum and most folk even have trouble with this on certain Mac Books.)

3. Transport, Loops, Cues and Mixer: Mixxx has everything you have come to expect from a useful DJ software: Loops upto 64 beats, 8 hot cues, quantize, keylock, independent pitch control, slip mode, per channel filters, vinyl view and control and beat grid with full editing possibility. The best thing is, most of the functionality and emulation is customizable in the preferences. For example, you can select your transport behaviour to be like Pioneer hardware or Numark hardware etc. Options are also available for mixer behaviour and Vinyl (pitchbend) behaviour. Mixxx boasts one of the best Vinyl emulation engines to make your controller gigs sound just right. The EQs are great and you can customize just how much of suppression or kill you want, and also exactly where. Let's not forget, if you run short of options, you can contribute to the software yourself and build options (assuming you know your way around coding).

4. Track decks, Sample decks and Effects: Mixxx has upto 8 sample decks available, which can be triggered as normal. You can have upto 4 normal track decks in addition to the samples. The software comes with a handful built-in effects and 4 effect decks which gives you either superficial or more in depth control for each effect. The effects and the way they work, leaves a lot to be desired but this is only the one place I have found Mixxx to fall short.

5. Library functions: This, in my opinion is the clincher. Whilst Virtual DJ has a very hassle free system of directly accessing your PC folders for the library and it used to be my favorite, I have come to like the Traktor library management system. Once the inital pain of adding and analysis is over with, Traktor does it all automatically from then on when you add to the collection. As for search, Traktor is extremely powerful there too! Serato on the other hand has the worst library management system, in that it doesn't have one- if you organise your music in iTunes, Serato uses that but otherwise if you want to organise independantly within Serato, it is a bit of a pain.

Once again, not going into too much detail and coming back to Mixxx- Mixxx is as good as Traktor. In version 2.00 Mixxx can pull your Traktor playlists, iTunes playlists and Rhythmbox (Linux users) playlists as is and they will appear in your browser already. As for adding and making a collection in Mixxx, it is extremely simple- just select watch folders and it will automatically add from there everytime you start up Mixxx. The track analysis engine is fantastic and if you're coming from Traktor, it can use most of the Traktor analysis already. Search is strong- you can search for tracks with a humanly understandable command line. For example, location: 'folder-name' will display all songs in that folder! This works for most of the tags like artist, track, album etc. Mixxx allows full editing of your music tags and will also pull relevant information from the MusicBrainz dastabase if you want it to. Also worth mentioning, that ALL of the functions in Mixxx including browsing (mainly jumping between browse and search) can be achieved using just the keyboard without ever having to touch the mouse. Between your keyboard and your controller, all of Mixxx can be navigated.

In Use

In the mix, Mixxx is intuitive and powerful- coming from Traktor to use this for a test, I've had no learning curve or needed time investment for getting music analysed and onto Mixxx. It took me 10 minutes from activating the Pioneer DDJ-SB2 with Mixxx, getting my music from Traktor and selecting my UI settings to start mixing. As the DDJ-SB2 is one of the supported controllers, all I had to do was select it from the drop down list in preferances and go. It is good to know that there is a mapping software within Mixxx that will allow you to create new maps or customise the current one (like Virtual DJ and Traktor). Once on the roll, I found myself getting carried away mixing without problems and I hardly noticed the change of software (unless when trying to use effects!). It is easy to mix and perform with Mixxx including the use of samples and things like loop roll. The mixes are easily recordable as well, in the format of your choice. The options to select multiple soundcards is easy if you aren't using a controller or hardware but simply trying to use a splitter cable or a secondary USB soundcard for cueing. This will make it super easy for beginner and hobby DJs to start mixing without having to buy or get involved in expensive hardware.

Conclusion

All in all, Mixxx is a pleasant experience and the fact that it is FREE, enforces one of my personal motto's- 'All you need to mix well is basic controls and ears'- add to that a free software with waveforms and perfomance functions and you're a lucky DJ. The team at Mixxx has done a fantastic job with 2.00 and the community of Mixxx as well, in having provided so much compatibility to popular hardware already, including the most popular CDJs for MIDI/HID control. The bottom line on Mixxx- A FREE, open source DJ software that is not just for beginners and radio shows anymore, it is good for DJs on a budget and even good enough for many professional DJs.

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How I converted my Traktor hatches/playlist to Rekordbox

How I converted my Traktor hatches/playlist to Rekordbox

  Yooo what up world I had to do my research for this and the cheapest thing I found was $22.00 and it saves you from having to do hot cues and playlists for different DJ program. Absolute time saver and I’m familiar with my hotcues so this saves me from drowning. Im not affiliated with this guy at all just thought I would save somebody some time. The link below is the Website I bought the app…

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Denon DJ Introduces Prime 4 Standalone DJ System To Compete with Pioneer

Denon is doing everything it can to compete with Pioneer to be the ultimate, go-to brand for DJ equipment.

The former has introduced the Prime 4 standalone system — which is all any beginner or intermediate DJ would need to dive right into the mix. Even professionals can have fun and get creative with this setup.

Pioneer’s XDJ-RX2 has arguably been the next best option before upgrading to CDJs and that’s probably still the case. Similarly to Denon’s newly introduced Prime 4, it’s an all-in-one system. However, the big catch is the two-channel setup. DJs have been craving the 4-channel option in a concise, all-in-one piece that still feels within reach to the CDJ experience. That is, until now.

Denon’s Prime 4 delivers on that need with its new system, priced at $1,699. The number still may be a little startling for aspiring DJs, but it’s much more affordable than going all out with four decks and a mixer. The rig runs through Denon’s Engine Prime software, but is compatible with playlists and hot cues from Serato DJ Pro, Traktor Pro, and Rekordbox.

“With its ultra-responsive, touch-capacitive jog wheels, high-quality audio I/O, and built-in time stretching and key matching, Prime 4 has everything you need to bring your mixes to the club.”

This hybrid — more than a controller yet not quite a professional setup — surely has its perks. But can Denon compete with the industry standard, Pioneer? Surely, the Prime 4 will give the XDJ-RX2 a run for its money, especially considering both pieces of equipment are set to the exact same price point.

The Prime 4 DJ setup is expected to go on sale in March 2019. More info here.

Denon DJ Prime 4 – Standalone DJ System

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Denon DJ Introduces Prime 4 Standalone DJ System To Compete with Pioneer

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