Traktor Kontrol S4 Review - Digital DJ Equipment

!9# Traktor Kontrol S4 Review - Digital DJ Equipment

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I cut through the hype to show you what's really important. For me, this boils down to user experience and sound quality. These are what sets good controllers apart from average ones.

I prefer seeing the production model tested by real pro DJs first before giving an opinion.

The Traktor Kontrol S4 by Native Instruments is similar in that it's also a fully integrated hardware and DJ software solution.

It's a great size for a DJ controller. Not too big to transport easily (unlike the Numark NS7) and big enough to look cool.

It also appears to be scalable enough for both beginner and pro DJs to use with confidence.

What advantage for you? Stability my friend. The last thing you want is for your DJ mixing software to get stuck in a set and embarrass you, leaving you red faced and having to reboot everything. With everyone laughing and pointing at you.

Traktor Kontrol S4 review - 4 decks to mix with & 4 channel mixer

Many of you won't mix using 4 decks to start with, but after a while you'll start to see why having 4 different audio sources can be interesting. Using 4 decks isn't for a casual DJ who plays out once a month and rarely practices. It's for the guys and girls who want to add some creativity, splice new sounds into their mixes, mix 3 or 4 tunes together (yes people can do it) and basically let rip on the sounds.

I do like their 4 channel mixer function. That is Kool & the Gang! Good, sturdy knobs and buttons give you close control.

Having 4 audio sources also is great for when a new DJ has to hit the decks running with no dip in the beat.

Imagine you play for 1 hour, everbody's dancing, then another DJ comes on, or your buddy. You have to keep them on the floor!

He or she can seamlessly plug their audio source into the Traktor Kontrol S4 and play away without either of you sweating!

Just the dancefloor will sweat. You'll head off and get a nice cold beer of course, happy with your set.

Traktor Kontrol S4 review - 4 decks to mix with & 4 channel mixer

Many of you won't mix using 4 decks to start with, but after a while you'll start to see why having 4 different audio sources can be interesting. Using 4 decks isn't for a casual DJ who plays out once a month and rarely practices. It's for the guys and girls who want to add some creativity, splice new sounds into their mixes, mix 3 or 4 tunes together (yes people can do it) and basically let rip on the sounds.

I do like their 4 channel mixer function. That is Kool & the Gang! Good, sturdy knobs and buttons give you close control.

Having 4 audio sources also is great for when a new DJ has to hit the decks running with no dip in the beat.

Imagine you play for 1 hour, everbody's dancing, then another DJ comes on, or your buddy. You have to keep them on the floor!

He or she can seamlessly plug their audio source into the Traktor Kontrol S4 and play away without either of you sweating!

Just the dancefloor will sweat. You'll head off and get a nice cold beer of course, happy with your set.

Traktor Kontrol S4 review - 4 decks to mix with & 4 channel mixer

Many of you won't mix using 4 decks to start with, but after a while you'll start to see why having 4 different audio sources can be interesting. Using 4 decks isn't for a casual DJ who plays out once a month and rarely practices. It's for the guys and girls who want to add some creativity, splice new sounds into their mixes, mix 3 or 4 tunes together (yes people can do it) and basically let rip on the sounds.

I do like their 4 channel mixer function. That is Kool & the Gang! Good, sturdy knobs and buttons give you close control.

Having 4 audio sources also is great for when a new DJ has to hit the decks running with no dip in the beat.

Imagine you play for 1 hour, everbody's dancing, then another DJ comes on, or your buddy. You have to keep them on the floor!

He or she can seamlessly plug their audio source into the Traktor Kontrol S4 and play away without either of you sweating!

Just the dancefloor will sweat. You'll head off and get a nice cold beer of course, happy with your set.

Traktor Kontrol S4 review - the verdict

Pros This controller is great. For me, it's the fact that the DJ will enjoy him or herself and not get stressed and lost with the controls.

Having the 4 channel mixer is a massive plus.

I do think having a 24 bit sound card is a must and you should only be considering digital gear which has at least that.

It also looks extremely cool.

Cons

No scratching

I think that if you're a turntablists, you should consider using Serato as Traktor seem to be less adapted for turntablism.

Price isn't for everybody

The price is not low, but gets you good, high end material with reliable software that'll last you for the next 5 years at least, and probably more.

Have a look at it, see the user reviews and decide for yourself if it's really for you.

Traktor Kontrol S4 Review - Digital DJ Equipment

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Mobile DJ in the 21st Century

!9# Mobile DJ in the 21st Century

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A Mobile DJ is an entertainer that travels to locations to provide entertainment for a specific event. Where will you see a Mobile DJ? You'll see a Mobile DJ providing entertainment for Birthday Parties, Sweet 16's, Bar-Bat Mitzvahs, Weddings, Class Reunions, Graduation Parties, Corporate Parties, etc.

Mobile DJ's (somewhat of an oxymoron before the turn of the 21st century) weren't so mobile. You would see 2 large turntables, a big mixer, big amplifier, big speakers, huge heavy crates full of 78's, lots of wires, and just too much stuff and not easily mobile. Although Big Club DJ's and some "old school" DJ's still love spinning on turntables, it's just not efficient for a typical Event DJ. As technology gets smaller and more efficient, DJ'ing equipment is becoming much easier to transport, set-up, and operate.

The DJ's that use the larger turntable systems look and sound amazing while beat mixing but you won't see many of them DJ'ing smaller events that may just require some background music. A kid with an iPod, with a good playlist, and speakers can probably provide decent songs while a big turntable mixing system is just overkill. A good mobile DJ with the right equipment can be very profitable and successful at these events and can even begin building a reputable DJ business. As the business builds, and gigs begin to accumulate, it's important to have DJ equipment that is reliable, easy to set-up, and effective.

When looking for reliable equipment as a Mobile DJ, it's important to look for "name" brands. Even with name brands, a DJ has a choice between lower quality-lower prices, higher-quality, higher-prices. For MP3 and CD Players, names like Gemini and American Audio are cheaper "name" brands but they are lower in quality than Denon or Pioneer. Numark, previously a mid-level quality company has been reaching new technology (check out Newmarks, NS7FX) that is beginning to compete with the big boys.

Here are some of the most popular Dual CD/MP3 Players with example-averaged prices being used by DJ's: Gemini CDMP-6000 (9.95), Gemini CDX-2400 Rackmount (0.00), American Audio CK 1000 Table Top Dual (9.00), American Audio Velocity Professional Dual (9.00), Numark CD Mix-1 Dual (199.00), Numark CDN22 Rack Mount Dual CD Player (149.00), Denon DN-D6000 Dual CD MP3 Player (0.00), Pioneer CMX-3000 Dual Rackmount CD Player (,000).

You can obviously see a price difference but you will experience a noticeable difference in quality between a cd controller selling for 0 as opposed to the Pioneer CMX for a grand.

Some Mobile DJ's have even decided to make their set-up even more mobile by doing away with CD's and purchasing MP3 Players that have external hard drive or iPod connections. I run all my parties with MP3's no CD's. Although I have a Denon 4500 CD player in my system, it is only used if someone has cd they want me to play.

Here are some of the most popular MP3 players with example averaged prices. Numark's IDJ Mixing Console for iPod (0.00), Numark's IDJ2 DJ Console for the IPod and External Hard Drive connections (9.00), Numark's D2 Director Mass Storage Player and Manager, Denon DN-HD2500 Hard Disk Media (9.00), Pioneer MEP-7000 Professional Media Player with CD Decks (00)

Some of these units can be used as controllers for popular Laptop Mixing Software like Traktor, Virtual DJ, PCDC, and Serato Scratch. There are popular controllers like the Vestax VCI-100MV Mixvibes Edition DJ Controller that is specifically designed to control laptop software. Numark's NS7 DJ (00.00) is getting some big attention from Serato users.

If DJ'ing on a laptop, consider using that laptop solely for DJ'ing. Other programs or files on the laptop can slow the necessary processing speed.

Once a Mobile DJ has a player, now a good mixer has to be considered. Again, there are good name brands with lower quality-lower prices and good name brands with higher quality-higher prices. Behringer is a dependable brand on the lower end. Consider the Behringer DX626 Pro Mixer (0.00), Vestax PMC-280 4 Channel DJ Mixer With Digital Effects (9.00), Denon DN-X1100 4 Channel DJ Mixer (0.00), or the Pioneer DJM-800 Professional Mixer (,700.00). A Mobile DJ can't go wrong with any of these selections but the pricier mixers do offer more features like effects, more mic inputs, talk over, etc.

Once a Player is selected, and a Mixer is selected, all that's left are some good powerful speakers. The best type of speakers a mobile DJ can use is Active/Powered Speakers. Passive speakers would require an amplifier or a powered mixer with more weight added to the rig. A DJ can run an XLR cable out of the mixers, plug directly into the powered speakers, plug the speakers in, and voile, sound! '

There are a few decent companies that I could suggest. Here are a few products: Behringer Eurolive B208D Active PA (0.00), American Audio XSP-10A Powered Speaker (0.00). Here are the companies that I highly recommend: Mackie, JBL, and RCF. Mackie SRM450 v2 Active PA (0.00), Mackie SRM350 v2 Active, JBL EON515 450 Watt 15" Powered (0.00), JBL PRX535 3 Way 15" (00.00), RCF ART312A or RCFART315A Powered Speakers 15" (00.00).

A Mobile DJ should have a pretty simple Set-up. At this point we have discussed a Media Player (CD/MP3 or only MP3), Mixer, and Powered Speakers. This is all the equipment that is necessary for Mobile DJ.

A good case with a sturdy rack should be considered as well (0-0). The Player and Mixer will be screwed down on the top, and in the front of the rack you'll have the dual cd decks (if a cd player is purchased) and a power strip to plug everything in. Now the rig is; 2 speakers, the case with all the components all safe and secured, a bag with wires (xlr cables, rca cables, etc.), and speaker poles.

Now all you'll need is music and set lists. Besides learning how the equipment works, this is the hardest part of DJ'ing. Good set lists and great music is what separates good DJs from bad DJs no matter how expensive or elaborate their equipment is. Djs who have been entertaining for a long time have learned from experience what songs work for specific sets.

Where do new DJs or Intermediate DJs go to learn set-mixes that work? A website has been developed for Event/Mobile DJs to give DJs immediate access to Set lists for all types of parties; Weddings, Birthdays, Kids, Sweet 16's, Graduations, and great mixes for popular dance music, updated monthly. It can also be a resource site for DJ's to go and get all types of helpful tips, how-to's, and information, song programming techniques, and event forms.

Being a mobile DJ is fun, exciting, and very profitable! As technology gets smaller and easier to use,more and more people will be trying to master DJ'ing. Technology is only half of the skill. The other half of being a great Mobile DJ is knowing your music and being confident in your set lists. Having Good Equipment and Great Mixes is all a DJ needs to be great in the 21st century.

Mobile DJ in the 21st Century

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Denon DNHC1000S Scratch Live USB Midi Sub Controller

!9# Denon DNHC1000S Scratch Live USB Midi Sub Controller

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The DN-HC1000S USB MIDI controller from Denon DJ is designed to interface and aid Digital Vinyl Systems (DVS) like turntables and CD players with today's most popular DJ software program, Scratch Live. The DN-HC1000S provides DJs a comfortable plug-and-play, reliable hardware controller for all major features and commands of the Scratch Live software system. Requires Rane/Serato hardware.What is Scratch Live?Serato Scratch Live DJ software lightened the load for the professional traveling DJ. Heavy crates of records can be turned into a huge library of music that can be easily transported on a computer hard drive.

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Vestax VCI-300 Dedicated USB MIDI DJ Controller for Serato ITCH (Black)

!9# Vestax VCI-300 Dedicated USB MIDI DJ Controller for Serato ITCH (Black)

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Vestax VCI-300 Dedicated USB MIDI DJ Controller for Serato ITCH (Black)

Vestax and Serato have joined forces. Sharing their technology and compiled feedback from Pro DJ's and users from around the world, they have created a dedicated DJ USB MIDI / Audio system and software offering absolute control. The VCI-300 is a dedicated USB MIDI controller for the included Serato DJ software. It also comes with a built in audio interface with standard 4-in/4-out and headphone connection, which means all you need for DJing is the VCI-300, a laptop and a set of headphones.

A dedicated DJ USB MIDI/audio system with software, for absolute control. Click to enlarge.

All you need for DJing is the VCI-300, a laptop and a set of headphones.

Clean and simple software user interface with emphasis on hardware controller to display information. Click to enlarge.

VCI-300 MIDI Controller

High Resolution Control
The VCI-300 can control more than 90 parameters and functions of the included Serato software with high resolution MIDI signals sent via USB. The pulse resolution of the JOG wheel and pitch control fader is 4 times higher than the VCI-100 and provides precise control of each function. The pitch control fader also shares the same high quality fader parts of the input fader for advanced operability.

Superb Audio
The built-in audio interface carries a Audio Codec IC with crystal-clear sound, generated by a delta-sigma modulation 24 bit stereo D/A-A/D converter. Audio connection includes 1 stereo input, 1 MIC input and 2 stereo output (Master L/R, Monitor L/R).

Level Indication
A 12 level LED L/R indicator is set in the center of the top panel to monitor sound levels.

File Control
Audio files in the software library can be easily selected and controlled with the CRATES / FILES / BROWSE key and the cursor switch inherited from the VCM-100.

Emergency Thru Switch
The Emergency Thru Switch located on the rear panel is a countermeasure where you can use the VCI-300 with the provided ITCH software or without the computer connected if you simply want to play music from your external CD or MP3 player. The ITCH software reads music from your iTunes library or the Serato library you use for Scratch LIVE, making it the perfect device for recreational or professional DJ's.

Adjustable Jog Wheel Torque
The torque of each JOG wheel can be adjusted to prevent them from moving from low frequency feedback and altering the pitch when using the VCI-300 in such places like clubs.

Fader Curve Control
The fader curve of each fader can be adjusted to the preferred characteristics for long mixes, scratching and any other style.

serato ITCH Software

Integrated software and hardware solution for a range of mixing styles from super-clubs to house parties. Perfect for digital music selectors, DJs, venues, radio stations and music lovers that want more control.

ITCH Features

• High performance portable music system that allows internal mixing and platter style playback control.
• Integrated "one to one" hardware to software mapping for instant control and minimum setup time.
• Interoperable with Scratch LIVE crates, loops and cue points, also support for iTunes.
• Audio processing and internal mixing via Serato ITCH software, Channel fading, EQ, cross fading and track trim are processed in software with audio and headphone monitoring on the ITCH hardware.
• Clean and simple software user interface with emphasis on hardware controller to display information.
• Auto Tempo Matching and Beat Sync.
• Optimal Gain and BPM Calculation.
• Serato's unique color waveforms for easy identification of sound.
• Set and store Cue-points.
• Manual and Auto Loop activation.
• Music Library management tools for backup and restore.
• Input and Mix recording capability.
• AIFF, WAV, MP3 and AAC audio file support
• Built-in multi-lingual help tools with Serato customer support and software update program.

What's in the Box

Vestax VCI-300 DJ Controller, serato ITCH Installation CD, USB Cable, User Manual, Warranty Card

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Digital Vinyl Systems - How they work?

!9# Digital Vinyl Systems - How they work?

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Digital Vinyl Systems (DVS) have been developed to allow DJs to physically manipulate the playback of a digital audio file on a computer with a CD turntable as an interface standard or bridges. Digital vinyl systems keep the hands-on feel of real vinyl allow playback of digital music that is not available on vinyl. They allow DJs to scratch and other tricks that would not be possible with a keyboard or mouse.

DVS systems use special time-codeVinyl or CD control. The audio output from the time-code disc is the first (usually contain as part of the package design-DVS) A2D-one audio interface, which sends a digital signal transmitted time code to the software. The software converts the signal into corresponding changes of position and the playback speed of the digital file. The audio output of the software is then routed through the audio interface or sound card in your computer and then to a mixer, where it can be mixed in the same manner asany other audio signal.

The length of the delay time between the reading signal and encode the audio playback is a measure of the performance of a digital vinyl. A typical delay is usually in the range from 6 to 30 milliseconds.

The most popular packages are now on the market DVS Serato Scratch Live (SSL) and Native Instruments Traktor Scratch Pro Scratch LIVE is the most popular in the U.S., whereas Traktor is more popular in Europe.

There have been someControversy over who invented the concept of digital vinyl. The first digital vinyl was FinalScratch for BeOS. This system was developed in 1997/1998 by an Amsterdam-based company called N2IT, with contributions from DJ Richie Hawtin and John Acquaviva. However, hip-hop star RZA from the Wu Tang Clan, in an interview with KotoriMag.com that in fact he was there, the digital-vinyl-concept, the year before requesting N2IT invented, with space-age NASA technology and millionsDollars of his own pocket.

Beginning next year, 2011, it was announced that the DMC DJ World Championships is now with Serato Scratch Live and traditional vinyl.

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Rane TTM 57SL Performance Mixer with Serato Scratch LIVE Software

!9#Rane TTM 57SL Performance Mixer with Serato Scratch LIVE Software

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The TTM 57SL combines the best Rane and Serato have to offer in a single, high performance mixer. Finally a mixer that fully integrates mixer hardware, software and software controls in one powerful package. The TTM 57SL combines all the performance and features of the Rane TTM 56 with Serato Scratch LIVE software.Rane didn't stop there --they also included internal effects with six stereo insert points. The TTM 57SL allows the user to simultaneously:Play a combination of digital and analog sources. Play up to two digital files controlled by vinyl or CD while recording your mix. Or, record two stereo sources when not using vinyl or CD control. Cue analog and digital sources. Operate standalone as a no-compromise performance mixer. Applications Battle / Live Performance DJ Night Club Mobile DJ Radio / Broadcast DJ Mixtape DJ Podcasting Remix Project Studio / Post ProductionTTM 57SL Hardware FeaturesTwo Input Buses PGM 1 selects: Analog 1, Analog 2, Digital 1, Digital 2 PGM 2 selects: Analog 3, Analog 4, Digital 1, Digital 2 All analog inputs are phono or line capable Input Gain and Left/Right Pan controls 3-band, full cut Tone controls with Kill switches Magnetic faders for Channel Faders and Crossfader Non-contact magnetic position sensor technology. No travel noise - No bleed - Ever! Independent Contour and Reverse controls Microphone Input with Engage switch, Level control and 2-band Tone control Three sets of Outputs, each with independent Level controls Main Out on XLR (balanced) Booth Out on 1/4" TRS (balanced) Auxiliary Out on RCA (unbalanced) Assign Program 1, Program 2 or Both to external FlexFx loop Internal Filter and Delay Effects with six possible insert points Pre- or Post-channel faders for Program 1 and Program 2 Main Mix Auxiliary Input Bus Headphone Cue Monitor includes Cue Pan, Main Mix select and Level 8 Channels of Streaming Audio 16 bit / 44.1 kHz Streaming Audio Four channels from computer Stereo source ...

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