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Okay I know most of you will say that Traktor is better but i want everyones opinion, Im a new DJ. Why should I use Virtual Dj, and why shouldnt I use it? Why should I stay with Virtual DJ and why should I switch to Traktor? OR, why should I use Traktor? basically what are the PROS and CONS of each and whats reccomended? thank you and please dont send me a link to another forum :D
BTW im using the Numark Mixtrack
try the demo's of both and go with the one that suits you best.
i have used both, i think virtual dj seems really cheap and is too simple, but its hard to map to traktor
Have you checked out other peoples mappings for your Mixtrack? I don't own one but I know Traktor Bible is a good resource!Quote:
Originally Posted by ScareKr0w31
http://traktorbible.com/freaks/mappingview.aspx?id=300
That might be a good place to start.
siiick ill check it out thanks :D
I've used them both, and loved them both, but I switched to traktor and won't go back. VDJ has some cool fx, and is skin-able but Traktor has more fx, and is MUCH easier to midi map imo.
+1 on the demos though. Play with both, and see what you like. What works great for me, may be terrible for you. In the end, you are mixing tracks, and both do just that. Find the one YOU like better. I like FX.
I personally think virtual dj gets maybe a little too much hate, if you prefer an overlapping view for waveforms go for VDJ. Overall though Traktor is a much more powerful piece of software.
PROs VDj - noneQuote:
Originally Posted by ScareKr0w31
CONs - VDj = it's shit
PROs Traktor - it's good
CON's - erm, none
i got the mapping that clownshoe posted, im not home so i cant try it >.< but it looks legit, also what is the beat bar thing in virtual dj called? sorry im brain dead right now, it really helps me in mixing but traktor doesnt have it, is it bad for me to use it?
You DEFINITELY need to wait on your decision, here. VDJ has just taken on Adion (the creator of DJ Decks) as one of their developers.
VDJ8 is going to be a combination of VDJPro7 and DJ Decks.
That's pretty exciting - I'm REALLY looking forward to it.
i found cdj a fantastic peice of software to learn with, i used it for a while because the overlapping waveforms really helped me, however i found that i wanted more very quickly, yes i probably didnt use it to its full potential and i know a few dj's that swear by it, however i did find traktor much more powerful, much more reliable and a whole lot more support, i was greeted with nothing but arrogance at the vdj forum. I will never change back nomatter how good the next version is, i love my traktor, its really is in my opinion just a better peice of software, the skinnable interface in vdj is great if youre at home and playing around but the info that traktor gives you is much more important than pretty looks when playing out.
just my 2p worth :D try both and go with your gut.
You seem very well intentioned and excited about DJ'ing which is great. But before you keep starting threads about extensively covered topics use this feature of the site;
http://i1236.photobucket.com/albums/...at114656PM.png
It is very helpful. Happy hunting! :)
Traktor FTW! :)
Bring on the hate... I use vdj, for me it is missing a couple of features, such as chained effects, but that will hopefully be a thing of the past when vdj8 gets released. VDJ also allows basic VST plugins that is a real bonus, although really looking forward to see if adion impliments his code in that regard as djdecks could run vsti's like effectrix. The effects in vdj at the moment though are imho just as good as traktors soundwise, there is a couple of crap ones though, and just a heads up Duen - duen one of the plugin designers is just about to release a replica of both of serato's slicer effects.
The mapping is pretty powerful with none of the limitations of traktors 8 variables and with programmers like phantomdj many of its limitations can be overcome. Although the mapping in djdecks shits all over any other program, it's just a little hard to understand.
honestly though vdj has never been a turn key solution, it takes some time to get the right settings unlike traktor and serato, but with a little time invested for a dj using controllers it is pretty powerful now, and will become very powerful when the next version is released.
I have a fairly one sided opinion as I have hardly used traktor, I couldn't get used to the mapping, with vdj I can just write what i want in script as apposed to selecting heaps of different boxes and modifiers. it is just a learning curve i never bothered to cross
Virtual DJ is like 'tomy my first dj software' compared to traktor. plus vdj's audio quality is fuckin shite.
there's the hate lol,
I use an audio 8, through mackie monitors, and I can't tell the difference in the audio quality between the two programs.
but you know what, i'll say anything so people like me and think i'm smart so "VDJ's shit! it's straight out of a fischer price catalogue..."
Both are good stable programs if you are serious about DJing and use a computer solely for DJing.
What steered me away from Virtual DJ is the sound quality. There is a big difference when your sound system big enough to not only covers large clubs but outdoors events as well.
If you are a bedroom DJ choose the one that is most comfortable for you. Buying software because "everyone uses it" shows how little you put faith in yourself. It is no better than buying a pair of shoes too small despite the label says it is your size.
What a shit input!;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Nicky H
Traktor is a very good piece of software but its certainly not without its flaws.
Vdj pro: Videomix
Screw Traktor & VDJ!
Its all about how much Torq you've got ;)
+1. When I used Virtual DJ, a long, long time ago, I had a problem. Went over to the Virtual DJ Forum and didn't really get my question answered. First there were people saying I should register my Serial Number before they would help me. WTF?Quote:
Originally Posted by brian_johnstone
Yes, a lot of arrogance there and they have a star system or something like that. So people with 5 stars feel really good... F*ck them!
Traktor's support (from the forum) is excellent and even here you'll have more than good support! I like Traktor's enhanced features and NI makes hardware (Traktor Kontrol X1) that goes perfect together with Traktor!
i started out with the vdj le that came with my hercules mk2, it was fine as a first app to see if i liked purely digital dj'ing or not. i haven't tried the full vdj, mostly decided to go with traktor due to all the support for it on this forum.
i love the effects stuff in traktor and not sure quite what the full vdj has.
vdj is way more configurable than traktor tho, with builtin scripting to do almost anything - traktor is very limitted in comparison. i've seen some really complex custom vdj configs that people have created that are only possible in traktor with middleware software like my midimasher. someone posted a slicer implementation a few days ago for vdj using only it's built in config.
personally i preferred the waveforms in vdj, but didn't care too much for the skinning, tho traktor could do with at least some more flexible layout options.
you can also (i think) theoretically have as many decks in vdj as u like - not limitted to 4 as in traktor.
u have to try the demos of each to decide really. support here on the forum for traktor along with the effects units have to be two good reasons for going with traktor.
i tried the torq2 demo and thought it was pretty cool - but having already invested in buying traktor not sure i want to fork out for a copy of torq. it has a pretty cool xml config language tho from what i remember. no clue why torq is so unpopular here. almost wish i had waited and then decided between torq and traktor.Quote:
Originally Posted by Will_D
are you still restricted to the horrible connectiv soundcard in torq? if not it might be worth another look..
i'm pretty sure torq2 lets u use anything, the spec page just says "Multi-channel audio interface recommended"Quote:
Originally Posted by synthet1c
hey can you give some tips for Dj .. Because i am studying Dj studies.