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Mike A
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Posted : Mar 30, 2004 21:32
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I wanted to start DJing, but I got no money for cdj's and a mixer.
So I used what I can:
http://www.psygarden.be/~mike/dj1.jpg
http://www.psygarden.be/~mike/dj2.jpg
Basically, I use Traktor and control it using my cs1x.
Put stickers on the keys for each button in Traktor, knobs for the eqs and modulation for cross-fader.
Using the multipile outputs of my Delta 66 for speakers and monitor headphones.
If anyone needs the settings file for traktor or any questions, lemme know. 
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ND
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Posted : Mar 30, 2004 22:21
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man do you have other alternative? cause i got no keyboard
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Mindfly
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Posted : Mar 30, 2004 22:23
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Mike - that's pretty clever... word!
I'll try it out...
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Mike A
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Posted : Mar 30, 2004 23:37
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prosect, i'm sure you can "lekamben" something else 
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JeSuS
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Posted : Mar 31, 2004 09:38
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i'am use same config
but i have oxygen8 with 8 rotary knobs
and use one slider for x-fader, pitch bend for
pitch and mod wheel for cue-pgm (mix beetween phones and master)
And i like it!!
but about keys...
eraly i use oxygen keys too for rewind and play.
But i think there might be better to use computer keyboard for this purpose
"space" for cue-pause in active deck, arrows
for rewind in active deck and tilda (~) for beatmatching
This works fine! |
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JeSuS
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Posted : Mar 31, 2004 12:36
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i'am especially like to use pitch bend!!!
It's great to slow down tempo before initial crash
And all what you need - realease pitch bend after that!
oOr slowly down tempo, wait 1-2 sec and release pitch bend!
Traktor - GREAT!
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eliran17
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Posted : Mar 31, 2004 18:04
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great to know i'am not the only one here doing exactly as you are Mikey boy...
but i'am even more short with cashe then you are cause i even dont have a controll keyboard as you my friend!!!
seeing the pictures realy made me smile and understand that if you have the desire you have it all!!!
i whould love to see your seeting file maybe there will be somtihng i could change at my setting
keep it going mike!!!
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ChoBo
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Posted : Apr 2, 2004 16:09
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If you want to get cdjs, especially pioneer's cdjs. Its best to get it at South East Asia (where i am living in). I am getting a pair of cdj 100's this june.
Its gona cost US$313 for one. And there will be a Grand Sale in Singapore during that period, the price might get lower. But nice work Mike hehe |
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Triptocoma
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Posted : Apr 2, 2004 20:31
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The ingenious Mike A =D
good stuff there m8, i might try it out my self... |
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limbic
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Posted : Apr 3, 2004 03:14
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misha u realy intend to get to a dj set with laptop and synth
hahahahah the dunbest thing ever
it slike going to live set with cds contain recorded live set session u had home |
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DJ_Chorman
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Posted : Apr 3, 2004 07:12
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Crazy idea.....
i choose the easy way out...... i'm getting 2x CDJ-1000 and have the cs6x and am getting fastfast laptop......
its just easier yo
hehehe
(or maybe cause i live in amerika i don't have fu-ck-ed up prices like in Israel....... thats why i'm buying before i move there!) |
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PsyStream
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Posted : Apr 3, 2004 18:07
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I face the same problem..short on $$$
But few days ago I got a DJing toy - Mixman DM2 (www.mixman.com) from ebay for $28...
As I have no experience in DJing, I think it might be a nice and inexpensive toy for beginners.
As soon my friend (DJ) will test it, I'll get back to u with a feedback.
PsyStream
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Mike A
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Posted : Apr 5, 2004 12:08
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http://www.psygarden.be/~mike/cs1x.tks (traktor 2)
that's the settings file.
"Buttons" should work for any 5 octave control keyboard.
knobs, well you gotta work on that
C - pitch up
D - pitch down
C# - rewind
D# - forward
E - frame/bend up
F - frame/bend down
G - cue set
A - cue play
B - cue pause
F# - low kill
G# - mid kill
A# - high kill
C - pitch reset
D - seek start
E - monitor cue on/off
1st &2nd octave on the keyboard for deck A, 4th & 5th for deck B.
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TeDer
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Posted : Apr 5, 2004 15:13
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great idea mike |
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