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Switching to Timecode worth it/useful?
Hi!
At the moment i'm using traktor pro 2 with my Reloop Mixage IE, Traktor Kontrol X1 & the Akai LPD8. Since I always have to bring my gear to places i have to play (and I don't have my own car yet), I am thinking of switching to timecode.
This way I would be able to just take my laptop and connect it to the cdjs in the club right? Because that would mean I would not have to bring my mixage anymore, just my laptop, soundcard, timecode cd's and cables. And is it possible to hook a timecode system up to most cd players/mixers in the average club without special settings on the cdj or much preparation? Also, would I still be able to use my kontrol x1 in combination with the timecode setup? I really like my X1 and it would be a waste if i would not be able to use it in my sets.
And am I right when I say that i have to buy an external mixer for at home to practice? Because I won't be able to use my reloop mixage as mixer in combination with timecode, since that is internal.
I have searched the internet but I can't find clear answers to some of these questions.
If this setup is possible, do you have any recommendations for hardware I should buy?
Thanks in advance!
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If you want to carry less equipment and use timecode CD's, why not just burn audio CD's and bring those? You will also need to get a timecode enabled soundcard like the audio 6 or 10O. If you're lucky the gigs you play at have CDJ 2000's and just could bring a rekordbox usb drive.. Plugging in your soundcard between the CDJ and mixer during a gig is always crap in my opinion.
I recently made the transition from Traktor to CD's. Not to happy with burning CD's (most gigs I play have CDJ 1000;s), but it's way better than dragging my macbook, audio interface and controller to gigs. And eventually it will save my macbook from further abuse :P
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Yeah I have considered just switching to cd's, but then i would not be able to use my x1 and lpd8 anymore. Also, I would like to use timecoded vinyls at home, just for fun. With this setup I am able to use cdj's/turntables at a club and use my turntables at home while still being able to use my x1. And when I have to play somewhere else i would be able to take all necessary gear with me in my backpack. I do agree with you on having to connect my soundcard during the night, that can be quite annoying, but if done right it shouldn't be too much of a problem, had to do this with my controller too.
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