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...
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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!
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... Read Full Story
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
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... Read Full Story
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... Read Full Story
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... Read Full Story
Introduction to Computer DJing & CPS is the first in a new series of books by DJ Charles E. Snyder III, which lays the solid foundation of essential knowledge from which readers may successfully incorporate cutting-edge computer technology into their Mobile or Club Disc Jockey businesses. Based upon the work started in the popular book “So You Wanna Go Digital?” the reader is walked through the initial planning stages step-by-step in much greater detail than ever before. This must-have book... Read Full Story
Well after a short breather from writing laptops suck articles, I found another conversation about laptops that sparked my creativity and gave me the next great idea of telling you why laptops suck (for DJing that is). This conversation, like way too many to count, talked about issues with the audio noise/interference coming from a laptop and ways to (cheaply) work around it. Of course these threads where someone complains about a laptop doing this or not doing this is far too often also... Read Full Story
Product Features * Includes Torq professional performance and production DJ software * Includes Xponent hardware, an integrated DJ-style control surface and audio interface * Cue, beat-match and mix digital audio files, including MP3, AIFF, WAV, WMA, AAC and Apple Lossless * Full-size, professional-grade controllers offer durable, analog-feel tactile control * All hardware controls are pre-mapped to corresponding parameters in Torq, so it works instantly Product Description Torq Xponent is a... Read Full Story
The Basic Computerized Performance System seminar presentation is based upon the three books I have written and more than ten years of CPS field experience. The basic seminar covers proper terminology, pros and cons of using a Computerized Performance System as well as some valuable lessons learned. Other topics covered include discussing the effects of electro-magnetic interference, radio frequency interference, microwave interference and electro-static discharge have on computers and what... Read Full Story
The Computer DJ Summit is obviously a DJ Industry event that focuses solely on and is dedicated to serving DJs whom use or wish to start using advanced computers in their business. Whether you are a road warrior Mobile DJ, a resident Club DJ, a seasoned Radio DJ or a hobbyist Bedroom DJ - the Computer DJ Summit has something to offer to everyone at all experience levels. Also, it is not one of those dozens of “mini me” spin-offs of the larger conventions - this annual event in its fourth... Read Full Story
