grassrootsservices
I have had a problem the last 2 shows, I am running a Numark N4 controller with Virtual DJ Pro. The music just stops with no warning and the only way to get it back it to switch off the N4 and reset the soundcard in Virtual DJ config. I am not sure whether the controller is at fault or if it is the software. Anybody had similar problems. It has been fine for the last 18 months and has just started being an issue.
Cheers
Cheers
Posté Mon 27 May 13 @ 3:27 am
funkmasterfrank
It can also be the comp/laptop itself?? Or even a music file... In my years of using software based music programs, I've seen it all breakdown.
Posté Mon 27 May 13 @ 8:54 am
DJECoast
Try using a battery back-up supply....http://www.misco.co.uk/Product/104901/APC-Back-UPS-ES-400VA-230V
Posté Mon 27 May 13 @ 11:26 am
Jason K
Could be a latency spike on your system. Try running dpc latency checker to rule that out. Could also be a hard drive failure. Had an alienware with bad usb ports. It would mess up hard drives and disconnect my controllers when people would bumb the table.
When exactly does it happen?
When exactly does it happen?
Posté Mon 27 May 13 @ 12:10 pm
Jason K
Could be a fluctuations in power. Is it happening at the same place?
Posté Mon 27 May 13 @ 12:20 pm
grassrootsservices
It has happened at the same place and just happens at any time during the evening, sometimes it will be fine for 2 hours then it will stop playing twice in 10 minutes. I will try a different laptop and see if its that but I have a gut feeling its the controller. Fingers crossed for this weekend.
Posté Tue 28 May 13 @ 3:00 am
Jason K
Always good to have a back up plan. Could also try replacing your usbs, and maybe switch out your external hd if your using one. At least check the hd your using for errors. Maybe your on the same circuit as something that's drawing a ton of power. Brown outs are just as bad as power surges. That back up power supply would fix that, or you could plug in somewhere else.
Posté Tue 28 May 13 @ 3:39 am
tayla
Try changing your usb cable, even new ones can sometimes be dodgy and even overheating could be the problem.
Posté Tue 28 May 13 @ 4:46 am
i'm thinking it's the laptop losing sight of the soundcard.......
if you aren't using an external hd , maybe the C: has problems?
how full is your C: drive? run the error checker on the drive
if you aren't using an external hd , maybe the C: has problems?
how full is your C: drive? run the error checker on the drive
Posté Tue 28 May 13 @ 9:58 am
A Man and His Music
tayla wrote :
Try changing your usb cable, even new ones can sometimes be dodgy and even overheating could be the problem.
That would be my first mode of attack. I would also check the power supply and make sure that the wire does not have a break. It sounds like you are losing connection with power or signal.
Posté Tue 28 May 13 @ 12:22 pm
Djratedxxx919
Try going into your control panel/device manager and unchecking "allow windows to turn off power to usb"
Posté Tue 28 May 13 @ 5:17 pm
if djratedxxx is right in control panel power options you might wanna set all options to off or never
and then the profile always on
saves a lot of cpu background processes too
could lose sight of the sound card cuz the usb was turned off ....
and then the profile always on
saves a lot of cpu background processes too
could lose sight of the sound card cuz the usb was turned off ....
Posté Wed 29 May 13 @ 8:23 am
Maratcho
I have the same problem! Please help!
Posté Sun 13 Oct 13 @ 11:44 am
Maratcho
Not the same problem** My music is still playing but the Numark N4 stop working :(
Posté Sun 13 Oct 13 @ 11:45 am
groovindj
If the music is still coming out of the N4 master outputs, then the N4 hasn't stopped working - because VDJ should be set to use the N4 as the audio output.
You will need to provide a lot more detail that just "it's stopped working".
For example - what computer, what operating system, which version of VDJ (number and name), your VDJ audo config settings and so on.
Also, if it's the N4 that's the problem, then you need to contact Numark support.
You will need to provide a lot more detail that just "it's stopped working".
For example - what computer, what operating system, which version of VDJ (number and name), your VDJ audo config settings and so on.
Also, if it's the N4 that's the problem, then you need to contact Numark support.
Posté Sun 13 Oct 13 @ 11:57 am
ednfrank
This happened to me at last nights show and twice NYE.
NYE I was playing a song and the system just stopped playing. I have an HP laptop, plenty of processor, windows 8, newest ver of VDJ, I run my music from ext. drives and for this issue was using a VMS4.1controller. No other known issues to report. In the heat of trying to figure out what had happened, I still had power to the laptop and controller, speakers and mic worked. I went straight to my oldest HDD and unplugged it and that seemed to fix this problem ( I hope).
Last nights problem showed up like this; Was playing a song and paused it mid song to set something up, then when I hit play...nothing. No response of any kind, lights on the controller or otherwise. So I moused up to the play button on VDJ directly and still nothing. Talked over the problem and reloaded VDJ and then the song and all was well.
Now while this was happening I still had power, and the mic worked, just no audio and no indication that VDJ or the VMS4 was actually working. However when I shut down VDJ I got a message that the song was still playing did I really want to turn it off.
My first gut feeling is that it may be usb related concerning the HDD but because it was also an issue between VDJ and the controller I am not sure. I am going to troubleshoot today using some of the advise already posted here but other thoughts are welcome.
P.S. I do think my two problems were not related but since they happened I needed to mention it.
NYE I was playing a song and the system just stopped playing. I have an HP laptop, plenty of processor, windows 8, newest ver of VDJ, I run my music from ext. drives and for this issue was using a VMS4.1controller. No other known issues to report. In the heat of trying to figure out what had happened, I still had power to the laptop and controller, speakers and mic worked. I went straight to my oldest HDD and unplugged it and that seemed to fix this problem ( I hope).
Last nights problem showed up like this; Was playing a song and paused it mid song to set something up, then when I hit play...nothing. No response of any kind, lights on the controller or otherwise. So I moused up to the play button on VDJ directly and still nothing. Talked over the problem and reloaded VDJ and then the song and all was well.
Now while this was happening I still had power, and the mic worked, just no audio and no indication that VDJ or the VMS4 was actually working. However when I shut down VDJ I got a message that the song was still playing did I really want to turn it off.
My first gut feeling is that it may be usb related concerning the HDD but because it was also an issue between VDJ and the controller I am not sure. I am going to troubleshoot today using some of the advise already posted here but other thoughts are welcome.
P.S. I do think my two problems were not related but since they happened I needed to mention it.
Posté Fri 17 Jan 14 @ 9:03 am
energysoundz
I have the same problem and am also using an HP laptop, Intel Pentium 1.90GHz 8.00 GB, 2 TB(40 gig free disk space). I have had the laptop for two years and the problem only recently started.
The music stops in mid play, or sometimes when using the N4 i lose response from Virtual DJ for example; if I slide the crossfader from left to right on my controller, it won't effect until i restart Virtual Dj altogether. However when the music stops in mid play, Virtual Dj stops responding to any action on the N4 altogether and usually the issue only gets resolved when i remove and insert back the USB cable.
I am thinking either the USB cable has a problem, or the firmwire for N4 might need updating, or the problem is particularly with HP laptops as identified from another user with the same problem, or maybe it could be a Virtual DJ software glitch, since the problem started after I recently updated the software.
please let me know if you find a solution, I will also keep you posted If i find a solution
thanks
The music stops in mid play, or sometimes when using the N4 i lose response from Virtual DJ for example; if I slide the crossfader from left to right on my controller, it won't effect until i restart Virtual Dj altogether. However when the music stops in mid play, Virtual Dj stops responding to any action on the N4 altogether and usually the issue only gets resolved when i remove and insert back the USB cable.
I am thinking either the USB cable has a problem, or the firmwire for N4 might need updating, or the problem is particularly with HP laptops as identified from another user with the same problem, or maybe it could be a Virtual DJ software glitch, since the problem started after I recently updated the software.
please let me know if you find a solution, I will also keep you posted If i find a solution
thanks
Posté Fri 24 Feb 17 @ 12:19 pm
A Man and His Music
First, this thread is from 2013, and last updated in 2014. Are you saying that this is the first time that you have updated since 2014?
Second, have you tried any of the solutions that you talked about, USB cable, firmware updates?
Second, have you tried any of the solutions that you talked about, USB cable, firmware updates?
Posté Sun 26 Feb 17 @ 9:24 am