Year summary

This year there has been alot of stuff going on for Digital DJs. The controller trend has been booming this year with alot of focus on four deck controllers and together with the release of Kontrol S4 the scene has moved more towards making more out of you performance.
Serato released The Bridge and introduced alot of products for Itch which is also a sign that controllerism is on an upwards

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Fixing Kontrol S4 high CPU-usage problem

Yes! Earlier I've posted that Traktor Kontrol S4 had some unusual high CPU requirements. The solution that Jaycobson figured out was to use the NI Audio 8 DJ as a soundcard. That reduced the CPU load quite a bit. Now that I've bought a new computer, this wasn't an issue since my new computer has an I7 processor, but I still thought that is used alot of processing power never the less.
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New info from DJ Techtools on Midifighter

I love when they do these types of videoes. Some cool features and alot of nice examples on how to use the controller.
This time they've got a upgrade for the firmware and added some cool features. Check it out!
Read more hereGet Midifighter here

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Traktor Pro Presentation

In lack of something interresting to write about.... :)

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Merry X-mas

Have an extreemly wonderfull Christmas!

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Two channel mixers

DJ Techtools has done an article about two channel mixers.
For those of you who use two channels and timecode, the mixer is at the heart of your performance. So selecting the right one is important. Picking the right one is pretty important.
Personaly I like the Pioneer mixers, but that's probably what's been served to me in clubs over the years. It's a preference thing really.

Shopping for

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Building a mix

DJ Techtools did a nice article about how to build a mix, or set if you like. An informative article that look to parallells between a mix/set and a feature film. This also actually reffer to the construction of a single track.
In this example it all boils down to the example of a three-act paradigm:


I think this was a good way to attack the concept on how to build a mix/set. I've seen alot of

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Emergency DJ equipment: Ipod...

I didn't get enough time to do my Youtube-segment yesterday, so it's here one day later.

What to do when your Traktor fails? (Which it almost never does)
If you are so unlucky that your computer or Mac bugs out on you durring a gig you can always just put on a random mix from an MP3 player, but what if you could do more? What if you instantly could have a great tool as a back up?



The positive

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Traktor wins yet a new award!

DJ product of the year goes to Traktor Kontrol S4!
As expected...



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As a controller, it’s both comprehensive and intuitive, enabling you to play a whole set without touching your mouse.

Read more here...

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DJ Techtools Soundpackage

DJ Techtools share quite a nice collection of samples made ready for Traktor.
They've gathered some samples and made tracks with hotcues 1-8 that you can use to transform your DJ set from mixing to a live performance. Check it out!


Read more here...

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Got the UDG bag!!

I got the UDG bag from my wife for my birthday.

I used an old backpack before, so this new bag does make me a little more proud moving from my car to the venue.

I got room for my computer (small seperate bag for that included), controll vinyl, soundcard, cables and a controller.
Summed up: Just what I want and in fantastic quality!

I'll make a video later on.

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Happy Birthday to... ME!!!

Yeah! It's my Birthday!
Congratulations are welcome here! :)
Just passed 2000 hits for Descember, so hopefully you are up for the challenge of giving me a holla.



Also: With just one week to go, DJ Techtools have made their own las minute list of xmas gift tips for Digital DJs.

Digital DJ Tips' xmas list
My xmas list 1
My xmas list 2

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Rumor: Reloop Mission III

BPM 2010 in Birmingham UK was a major event this year. Alot of cool controllers where shown for the first time and we got to preview the Reloop Mixage, though in a non functioning version.
Digital DJ Tips noticed an exciting teaser on their webpage and I'm happy to inform that it looks like the heat is on for NAMM in Los Angeles 13.november 2011! Yeah! Hopefully the manufacturers didn't go all

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Traktor Kontrol X1 + Serato = True??

Just last week DJ Techtools reported about Rane opening up their drivers for PC and making is possible to use their products with Traktor and other audio software.
Now Traktor Kontrol X1 is shown in a video paired up with Serato. For those of you who don't know this: It's just standard MIDI. No big news really. I just like the video with two Seratoheads mashing it out on the X1 controller. Yes...

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Limited Edition Fluorescent Control Vinyl!!

Not much to say really except: YEEES! THEY'RE BACK!. I've seen some records that glow in the dark and I now know what I'm getting all my friends for Christmas. Atleast the ones that have Traktor... Or Serato! :)
I guess you need some blacklight for this to work but the UV filter on any movinghead/scanner should do the trick.
They come in Fluorescent Green, Fluorescent Blue and Fluorescent

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A DJs Christmas list

Okay, so I started on some xmas list a couple of weeks ago, but I didn't get any time to follow up. And then digitaldjtips.com did one: 16 Christmas Stocking Fillers for Digital DJs.
Thanks alot!

Some addition that I want:
DJ TECHTOOLS MIDIFIGHTER
This is the coolest midi controller on the market. Get this controller is as simple as it is genious and has, according to DJ Techtools, the push

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USB issue: Not enough power

I've experienced this once on a mac, but never on a PC... :)


From DJ Techtools
 The reason is simple and stated in the error message: Your hardware simply deliver enough juice to your MIDI devices.As the MIDI devices use alot of power these days, with LED lights flashing all over the place, you probably will experience this in the future aswell. DJ Techtools has written an article that's

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Four decks in Traktor

It's monday and Youtube time again.
There are alot of four deck controllers in sale now and the argument to look elsewhere is: What do I need four decks for?? I was looking to show you a good example on using four decks.
Came across this video which is pretty old, but for those of you who haven't seen it, get ready to be amazed.
This must be a goal for any DJ.



This guy (DJ B33son) won the DJ

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High S4 system requirements

I love the S4 and I have tried it out quite alot... at home, cause I can't use at live gigs.
Reason: My computer isn't up to par.

After installing Traktor Kontrol S4 on my "DJ-computer" I was sad to see that the processor meter peeked most of the time. My computer is three years old and has a 1,6 GHz which is more then enought to run Traktor Pro, but unfortunately not S4. Jaycobson just got his

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Rane + Traktor = True?

Rane is married to Serato. They have been living together for about five years now. Though Serato has had an affair with Numark, they are still happily married. But now there is something happening that might indicate that Rane is looking elsewhere for happiness...

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Dj TechTools has learned that there are brand new ASIO and Core Audio drivers that allow any software to use Rane 68 mixers and

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Rebirth on Ipad

The classic sequencer from Propellerhead is back and this time on Ipad!
Now you can play around with Roland TR-808, TR-909 and TB-303 when ever, where ever. Create some cool retro tunes on the go...
"ReBirth faithfully emulates dance music's three backbone devices: The Roland TB-303 Bass synth and the Roland TR-808 and 909 drum machines. Combine these with FX units, fully featured pattern

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Xmas Wishlist Part 1: UDG

I often have problems creating a wishlist for x-mas. But not this year. There are so many products out there that I need and want, so I want to share it with you. So now you can look at my list and add some of the items to your own.UDG mainly makes bags and accessories for DJs and is known for it's high quality products.This year there are two products that catches my eye.
UDG Headphone Bag
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Novation Dicer accessories

Novation Dicer is a pretty neet little gadget for those of you who use timecode vinyl for controlling Traktor. DJ Techtools recently reliesed a mapping for Traktor. Novation just made a clam-shell case for it so that you can bring them along in style. Love it!

Retail price is about $15 USD.

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Native Instruments Traktor @ Gitar Centre in Brooklyn, NY

It's monday again and here's what I cool stuff I found on Youtube last week.
Native Instruments did a show at Gitar Centre with some of it's profile DJs on Traktor.
DJ Shiftee does a pretty cool routine, DJ Craze does an awesome routine and some guy called DJ Dynamix does an okay routine on the S4.

A short summary:


DJ CRAZEs routine: Timecode Vinyl, Standard mixer, Traktor Kontrol X1


DJ

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Single deck controllers

One of the reviewed controllers
This is a review I've been waiting on for a couple of weeks.
DigitalDJTips.com has released a very nice review (that they are probably currently expanding) where they take a look at single deck midi controllers.

I think it's a very good review and I like the way they comment every controller with the manufacurers comments and what they think. Very nice Phil!

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Going digital

Have you gone digital yet?? The toughest thing about going digital is digitalizing your music collection. Ripping music from CD and Vinyl is a timeconsuming and insainly boaring job, but it's a good way to run through all of your tracks and descide wether or not to import them.

Ripping from CD:
A pretty easy job if you have the right tools.
The biggest tast is to name your Tracks. Using

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Show some love

It's time to man up and have an opinion again!

Giving your voice into some rather boring surveys will give you a chance to make the DJ business move forward in your direction. It's kind of a democracy and the only way to have your influence is to have your say at these polls. So go vote for Traktor to make other people understand that there really just is one DVS system worth wild
Vote Now!
PS

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Traktor Kontrol S4 top plate

Got a loose top plate on your S4?? No problem! Here's how you fix it.

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