vdjmike-e
Hello everyone. I am looking into VDJ Pro strictly for mixing music videos. I am currently using Pioneer's DVJ-X1's and love them. However, I would like to incorporate a laptop & timecode CD's so I could mix off the laptop without constantly ejecting/changing DVD's all night. I figure this way if there is a computer "glitch" I can jump back to the DVJ's while the laptop re-boots.
My questions before I jump into VDJ Pro...Is there a mixer (like the Rane TTM-57SL for Serato), that will control VDJ Pro via controls on the mixer? Also, what external sound card is recommended for audio & video out of the laptop?
Thanks in advance!
Mike-e
My questions before I jump into VDJ Pro...Is there a mixer (like the Rane TTM-57SL for Serato), that will control VDJ Pro via controls on the mixer? Also, what external sound card is recommended for audio & video out of the laptop?
Thanks in advance!
Mike-e
Posté Tue 23 Mar 10 @ 4:43 pm
jpboggis
You will need a MIDI capable mixer such as Pioneer DJM-700 or DJM-800, as well as a MIDI interface to connect it to your computer.
Alternatively you could add a MIDI controller with a crossfader such as Novation Nocturn and use this in conjunction with your current audio mixer.
For timecode, you will need a 4-in/4-out ASIO sound card such as Hercules DJ Trim, Native Instruments Audio 4 DJ, ESI Maya44 USB or Native Instruments Audio 8 DJ has a built-in MIDI interface.
Rane TTM-57SL cannot be used to control the software because it unfortunately uses a proprietary protocol that's locked to Serato only. It also cannot be used for timecode (The inputs on the sound card are disabled for all software except Serato.)
Alternatively you could add a MIDI controller with a crossfader such as Novation Nocturn and use this in conjunction with your current audio mixer.
For timecode, you will need a 4-in/4-out ASIO sound card such as Hercules DJ Trim, Native Instruments Audio 4 DJ, ESI Maya44 USB or Native Instruments Audio 8 DJ has a built-in MIDI interface.
Rane TTM-57SL cannot be used to control the software because it unfortunately uses a proprietary protocol that's locked to Serato only. It also cannot be used for timecode (The inputs on the sound card are disabled for all software except Serato.)
Posté Wed 24 Mar 10 @ 1:18 pm
NoDoubtDJs
I use a Korg Zero4 mixer. It controls the software perfectly. Move the crossfader and both the video and audio transition (you can separate them too). It has a built in sound card so there are no additional purchases.
I suggest you use a MIDI mixer like the one I mentioned. I have heard a lot of DJs complain about having to move two crossfaders when doing video and it being a P.I.T.A.
I suggest you use a MIDI mixer like the one I mentioned. I have heard a lot of DJs complain about having to move two crossfaders when doing video and it being a P.I.T.A.
Posté Wed 24 Mar 10 @ 2:37 pm
vdjmike-e
Thanks for the information guys. If I go with the Pioneer DJM-800 will I be able to control both audio & video transitions at the same time with the single crossfader as mentioned with the Korg? Also, for using timecode CD's with the 800 will I need the additional external sound card? (As you say the Korg has a everything built in).
Thanks!
Thanks!
Posté Thu 25 Mar 10 @ 3:54 pm
DJ Cyder
the new denons are a good choice too.
Posté Thu 25 Mar 10 @ 6:24 pm