So You Wanna Go Digital - Common Sense for the Computer DJ

This zine explores all the various fun (and not so fun) aspects of being or becoming a disc jockey who uses computer technology. Whether you are a seasoned professional or the freshest newbie, technology is constantly changing and it takes effort to stay current with the latest trends. Whether you are a music-only DJ or you are interested in learning more about adding karaoke, music videos, intelligent DMX lighting control or a host of other applications, software packages, hardware controllers, etc. - where do you turn for an honest, no BS assessment? Whether you are a Club DJ or a Mobile DJ, the question is no longer a matter of "IF" you will use a computer eventually, rather it is a question of when!

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M-Audio Torq Xponent Advanced DJ Performance Production System

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From: savercheaper.com

Torq Xponent is a cutting-edge performance system that brings professional-grade control to the world of the computer-based DJ. Engineered by M-Audio’s SynchroScience Design Group, the package includes the Torq DJ software that’s revolutionizing digital DJing and the Xponent hardware control surface that puts all that power right at your fingertips. With full-size tactile controls, an integrated USB audio interface and intuitive MIDI-learn capabilities, Torq Xponent bridges the gap between traditional DJ hardware and today’s powerful performance software once and for all. This completely integrated system combines the features of a standard two-channel DJ mixer with the controls of a pair of DJ CD players, ... Read Full Story

Tips N Tweaks 4

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From: charlesesnyderiii.com

In the previous three articles we discussed a number of cheap or even free methods of boosting computer system performance and getting the biggest bang for your buck. In TNT3 we touched upon hard drives and partitions as well as briefly mentioning something called a “striped volume” among other things. Building upon that, we will take it a step further with this and the next few articles - talking about RAID setups, which includes that mysterious animal called a striped volume. Read Full Story

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Tips N Tweaks 5

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From: charlesesnyderiii.com

Alrighty! In the last article we covered RAID 0 which are also known as Striped Volumes. Fun stuff, right? Well this time around we are going to give a few tips about RAID 1 arrays, which are also known as Mirrored Volumes. Mirroring your volumes adds a level of redundancy or backup to your system, in case of a HDD failure. And as we all know, all DJs carry backups, right? Just think of a “mirrored” array as a form of backup that you carry right inside of your CPS. Here’s the general concept behind RAID 1 - if you have one HDD with ... Read Full Story

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CPS Summit - Episode 4

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From: charlesesnyderiii.com

After a long day of seminars and presenting two of them myself, it was getting late in the day and I was starting to seriously think about getting some dinner. Many of those folks that I talked to late in the afternoon were looking forward to making some plans for dinner too. But we still had one more thing on the schedule with Professor Jam and Dr. Drax hosting an “open mic” style question and answer session for whatever was foremost on people’s minds. But with things winding down in the Tricerasoft room as well, a growing group of us were looking forward to ... Read Full Story

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CPS Summit - Episode 3

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From: charlesesnyderiii.com

The next day - Monday - was looking like it was going to be quite a busy day. The schedule had seminars lined up all day long and going into the evening hours and the plan was for everyone to get together after dinner for the big party. Also during the course of the afternoon, Tricerasoft was going to be conducting a workshop for all those folks who chose to learn all the ins and outs of Swift Elite. Of course there was also plenty of time scheduled for all of us to break for lunch and again for dinner too. But I was ... Read Full Story

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Traktor Kontrol X1 gives DJs knobs o' plenty

When it comes to digital DJing, your laptop's trackpad can only do so much. The Kontrol X1 brings a solid set of controls to complement Native Instrument's Traktor DJ software. (Credit: Native Instruments) Native Instruments' Traktor DJ software is an industry standard for legions of digital ...

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