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Any DJ's on here? (Who use a laptop)

DA9
DA9 Posts: 11,091
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Looking for some advise please
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  • Algarveaddick
    Algarveaddick Posts: 21,156
    You will be struck off mate, you know that...  ;)
  • AddicksAddict
    AddicksAddict Posts: 15,792
    DA9 said:
    Looking for some advise please
    I can pass on any questions you have. 
  • DA9
    DA9 Posts: 11,091
    Algarveaddick said:
    You will be struck off mate, you know that...  ;)
    Kavs already had a dig mate :smile:

  • DA9
    DA9 Posts: 11,091
    AddicksAddict said:
    DA9 said:
    Looking for some advise please
    I can pass on any questions you have. 
    Looking for a simple free or cheap software package where all I want to do is cue music from a track listing that shows as much detail about the track as possible, i.e. length or genre, no mixing or clever stuff needed.
    Think wedding DJ (although its not) just playing random tracks.
  • hermann
    hermann Posts: 481
    Rekordbox is probably your best bet - I think the free tier will do everything you need it to
  • Essex_Al
    Essex_Al Posts: 3,582
    Virtual DJ, will suit your needs. Simple to use and the entry level is free
  • Jints
    Jints Posts: 3,493
    hermann said:
    Rekordbox is probably your best bet - I think the free tier will do everything you need it to
    Might also be worth getting a cheap DJ controller as well (should be able to get one for £80 or so). Make sure you have the right leads for connecting to the mixing desk
  • Addick Addict
    Addick Addict Posts: 39,792
    I still have my Technics twin decks in the garage - they date back to the 1970s and I really should have them valued on the Antiques Roadshow!!!
  • DessieValley
    DessieValley Posts: 340
    Rekordbox is the best bet I would say. I have the free version and does everything I want. It also has a automix version if you want to create something for a house party for instance to just leave and play. 

    Can pick up a decent DJ controller for £100 to £200 on Facebook market place 
  • thai malaysia addick
    thai malaysia addick Posts: 18,336
    I think Diallang Jaiyesimi uses a laptop.
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  • DA9
    DA9 Posts: 11,091
    DessieValley said:
    Rekordbox is the best bet I would say. I have the free version and does everything I want. It also has a automix version if you want to create something for a house party for instance to just leave and play. 

    Can pick up a decent DJ controller for £100 to £200 on Facebook market place 
    Is a DJ controller used to mirror the software screen on your laptop, but hardware?
  • DessieValley
    DessieValley Posts: 340
    Most features, yes. Depending on the one you go for. Pioneer are the industry standard. The entry level ddj200/flx2 has cue buttons, jog wheel pitch fader and channel fader which what you need. All of them will be on the laptop screen as well. It's just easier to use the controller vs a mouse.

    You then go up to the ddj400/flx4 which is slightly bigger and  has added features like loop buttons, these can be used via laptop as well but easier with the controller 
  • DessieValley
    DessieValley Posts: 340
    With a controller you still need a laptop, they work together. I think on flx2 &4 you might be able to use a phone as well
  • DA9
    DA9 Posts: 11,091
    DessieValley said:
    With a controller you still need a laptop, they work together. I think on flx2 &4 you might be able to use a phone as well
    Yeah I get that bit, so essentially the controller does what it says on the tin and can run your laptop software remotely?

    thanks for all your answers lifers 
  • heckington_reds
    heckington_reds Posts: 727
    Try mixx,you can have 2 or 4 desks,very easy to use. 
  • Billy_Mix
    Billy_Mix Posts: 2,707
    Sincere question:
    If you're playing music off a laptop or similar device and there's no discs to jockey - how is that DJ'ing?
  • cafc-4-life
    cafc-4-life Posts: 1,306
    Virtual DJ...

    If you're looking more for like a wedding DJ set up than actual mixing. Spotify & Apple Music have their own crossfade and Apple have recently launched an AI DJ on your playlist etc. I would just recommend that.
  • Jints
    Jints Posts: 3,493
    DA9 said:
    DessieValley said:
    With a controller you still need a laptop, they work together. I think on flx2 &4 you might be able to use a phone as well
    Yeah I get that bit, so essentially the controller does what it says on the tin and can run your laptop software remotely?

    thanks for all your answers lifers 
    Yeah it's a controller so you it tells the computer what to do effectively. Much easier to cure up tracks, change volume etc It should also improve the sound quality as will have a built in soundcard which should be better than a laptop's. 
  • EugenesAxe
    EugenesAxe Posts: 3,291
    edited July 18
    .Billy_Mix said:
    Sincere question:
    If you're playing music off a laptop or similar device and there's no discs to jockey - how is that DJ'ing?
    You’re jockeying a virtual disk, you have a hardware controller which is the same to use as a traditional cdj, or turntable with vinyl(you use something called control vinyl) which is a record that doesn’t have music on but sends timecode to the laptop to tell it which piece of music to play based on where the stylus is on the control vinyl.
  • Jints
    Jints Posts: 3,493
    Billy_Mix said:
    Sincere question:
    If you're playing music off a laptop or similar device and there's no discs to jockey - how is that DJ'ing?
    If you take the term literally, it isn't. If you take it as shorthand for selecting music, mixing tracks together, controlling the sound etc then it is. It takes a lot less skill to do it competently than mixing with records.
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  • EugenesAxe
    EugenesAxe Posts: 3,291
    Check out this video from this search, how to use control vinyl
    https://share.google/NPG7vgkxuybR6Txbh


    He does look like he could be playing for Preston tho 😉
  • fenlandaddick
    fenlandaddick Posts: 1,770
    Takes me back. Get some of these as well, be smashin' 




  • EugenesAxe
    EugenesAxe Posts: 3,291
    fenlandaddick said:
    Takes me back. Get some of these as well, be smashin' 




    Amazing, boogaloo!
  • SuedeAdidas
    SuedeAdidas Posts: 7,741


    Thank me later 😉
  • EugenesAxe
    EugenesAxe Posts: 3,291
    edited July 18
    SuedeAdidas said:


    Thank me later 😉
    Can’t beat cassettes!
    DJ ing with two cassette decks is now a thing.

    https://youtu.be/urGmmkUDi20?si=2JhZb6cY4u1hTuTu
  • twiggyaddick
    twiggyaddick Posts: 1,565
    Rekordbox or Serato free, you can get a cheap enough controller like the Hercules starlight
  • R0TW
    R0TW Posts: 1,676
    So out of interest, how do I plug this in?

  • Steven81
    Steven81 Posts: 999
    DessieValley said:
    Most features, yes. Depending on the one you go for. Pioneer are the industry standard. The entry level ddj200/flx2 has cue buttons, jog wheel pitch fader and channel fader which what you need. All of them will be on the laptop screen as well. It's just easier to use the controller vs a mouse.

    You then go up to the ddj400/flx4 which is slightly bigger and  has added features like loop buttons, these can be used via laptop as well but easier with the controller 
    I have an flx4 it's a nice bit of kit just link it up to rekordbox and beatport/tidal etc.
  • DA9
    DA9 Posts: 11,091
    R0TW said:
    So out of interest, how do I plug this in?

    I had something very similar in my bedroom in Charlton in the early 80’s, top loader like this 
  • charlton4ever
    charlton4ever Posts: 1,716
    edited July 19
    Saw a DJ at the O2 Indigo last night blasting out some classics pre a charity comedy night. He was great, mixing sounds in with the beats to perfection - but when did DJs stop chatting inbetween songs? Not one word was spoken!  I think that gives my age away, come from a time when chat was important too. Did say to my Wife at least they don't have to haul boxes of records around with them anymore.

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