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DJ Mixing Software for Mac
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Plenty to choose from, some better than others, some more expensive too.
I also use the x-session pro as a mixer, although it's limited by the number of buttons so you're stuck with two or, at a stretch three, channels.
Two of them side by side would be nice.
I also use the x-session pro as a mixer, although it's limited by the number of buttons so you're stuck with two or, at a stretch three, channels.
Two of them side by side would be nice.
Do you use an external sound card to play live, or you only use it for yourself?
Yup, I use an echo Indigo DJ soundcard as still using a PowerBook G4 (with PCMIA slot). They're due to bring out an express card version though.
Much less clumsy than an external box connected via firewire or USB and sounds excellent too.
Electro house, progressive, bit of trance. Sasha/Digweed type stuff. I use Ableton, and I'd highly recommend it, even the "lite" versions, although the learning curve is quite steep and it's quite pricey.
akhentek said:i recommend native instruments traktor 3
Traktor has a lot of fans and it's an awesome system, but you're limited to your hardware as you need decks with it. I also find it a bit strange in use but have barely used it. It's definitely the bridge between digital DJing and traditional DJing, whereas Ableton is far more about the software and your use of it.
I use the Disco DJ program. It works reasonably well, and works through Itunes so that it works with songs purchased from Itunes.
i recommend native instruments traktor 3
Another vote for Traktor here. I've only used the Windows version but it is excellent.
i use M-Audio's TORQ
well worth it in my opinion.. compliments my M-Audio Xponenent USB MIDI controller very well..
www.m-audio.com
www.torq-dj.com
well worth it in my opinion.. compliments my M-Audio Xponenent USB MIDI controller very well..
www.m-audio.com
www.torq-dj.com
Torq Xponenent
Another vote for TORQ Xponent. I started using Ableton, and there is a huge learning curve with Ableton, and I couldn't really find an midi controller that I was happy with. Althought I was running a MBP 2.33GHZ and 2MB of RAM with plenty of HD space, Ableton would delay in the middle of my live DJ sets. I also didn't like carrying around a Midi Controller and a soundcard.
TORQ Xponent layout is seamless if you just want to DJ. Great for mixing various genres of music. I liked the size of the Xponent as well and the built-in sound card.
Another vote for TORQ Xponent. I started using Ableton, and there is a huge learning curve with Ableton, and I couldn't really find an midi controller that I was happy with. Althought I was running a MBP 2.33GHZ and 2MB of RAM with plenty of HD space, Ableton would delay in the middle of my live DJ sets. I also didn't like carrying around a Midi Controller and a soundcard.
TORQ Xponent layout is seamless if you just want to DJ. Great for mixing various genres of music. I liked the size of the Xponent as well and the built-in sound card.
Question!
Hello. I have a Black Macbook. Processor 2.4 GHz Intel Core Duo 2, 4 GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM. I also have the Numark Total Control Midi Device and Numark DJIO. I Run all of this with Virtual DJ. I like virtual dj but I think its not enough. There has to be something better than virtual dj were you can use all of these. I read about the new traktor but I dont know if its better. I also heard about Serato Scratch Live, Ableton Live but I don't know if my equipment will work with this. I would like some help with this please. Thank You
Hello. I have a Black Macbook. Processor 2.4 GHz Intel Core Duo 2, 4 GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM. I also have the Numark Total Control Midi Device and Numark DJIO. I Run all of this with Virtual DJ. I like virtual dj but I think its not enough. There has to be something better than virtual dj were you can use all of these. I read about the new traktor but I dont know if its better. I also heard about Serato Scratch Live, Ableton Live but I don't know if my equipment will work with this. I would like some help with this please. Thank You
Ableton Live should work just fine with your black macbook. I know a couple of DJ's that use that. Just make sure to not have too many tracks going at the same time. Get a decent firewire soundcard for your macbook, and it'll sound fantastic...