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Any coders / developers out there
Alright people,
i've had an idea for a portable DJ software and wondered if any of you guys were developers / coders, and to get your input.
The idea sprang from going travelling and wanting to be able to take something light / easy to carry, rather than my laptop.
Basically i had an idea for a portable / basic version of Ableton session view that runs on a netbook / linux device like G2PX or a homebrew PSP and borrowing some of the functionality from Traktor.
In my opinion, the programme would need to do the following:
* Fairly accurate / adjustable beat warping
* Minimal CPU Load
* Touchscreen compatible
* 4 track only
* Crossfader
* Volume and EQ on each channel
* Basic send and insert effects (reverb and delay)
* Master level
* Free / unwarped mode (with manual speed adjustment using a key combination - ie X + D-pad)
* Pitch adjusting
* Basic track trimming and editing for cuepoint juggling
* Master clock
* Basic Mix recording to SD Card
I'm a user, not a programmer so i have no idea how much work is involved, but it does seem there's nothing else on the market like Session view that can be used in a practical context without having access to a more powerful computer.
Also, i'd like to know the kinds of features (bearing in mind size / portability) that you'lld like to see on a small portable device, that isn't nesc. dedicated to DJing.
Blue sky thinking only plz...
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Tech Guru
I think the upcoming Pandora would be your best bet for a device best suited to an application like this. It has a touchscreen and USB2 so a decent soundcard with multiple outputs could be used (most handhelds only have stereo output).
The other thing I can think of is a homebrew program on the Nintendo DS that had basic scratching / dj'ing functionality. I think what you're asking for is quite a lot more complex than anything currently available... it's a nice thought though
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