Laptop not powerful?

[AllDay]

I hate to be the guy to say it, but is it a legit copy? in fact dont even answer here, but just know that could definitely be a root of the problem. I've used a cracked version before, when i was first starting out, and it was unstable as hell. Don't know what its like in the more modern versions (this was back in TP1) but it could be a problem.

This right here.

[DocFish]

Hello, I have problems related to my laptop. During live set's it has frozen couple of times totally and few times even totally crashed and when I launch it again after restart, everything is gone, ike a fresh install of Traktor.
Normally I would believe that the problem could be in the weak computer, but I wouldn't say that my computer is weak: 8GB RAM, AMD Phenom(tm) II P960 Quad-Core Processor 1.80GHz, 64-bit Windows 7, etc.

Doubt the problem is your machine - and other responses here confirm, it is either Windows (thus the mac suggestions) or it is Traktor - and as much as I would like to blame Windows, it sounds like Traktor is your most likely culpret. That they sell it for Windows but it really only works on Mac is silly.

Dont waste your money on a dual core i5 refurb mac, just because its the only place Traktor works - you have a kick ass powerfull machine. I know its not the same in capability, but have you considered a switch to Linux and MIXXX? (or even try MIXXX or any other dj software on your current windows box)

One other thing to look at - are you using a USB hub to connect your controllers? Possibly an issue there.. I have seen odd things with usb via hubs..
You may also look for help with tuning Windows for djing/audio (not my realm there, I am a linux kinda guy)

[DJSigma]

It seems like a software issue to me, as having your Traktor settings disappear between reboots is not an inherent issue with Windows or literally nobody would be running it on Windows. I would backup your personal data, do a fresh install of Windows, do a fresh install of Traktor, then see how it runs then.

[djelton]

I have legit Pro and LE versions(yes, accidentally I have 2 legit ones) and as I remember the problems were with the LE 2 version aswell + I have reinstalled my windows several times over the months.

No, I'm not using USB hub, my laptop has 4usb ports, so that's not a problem.

And no, I do not plan to go to Linux and/or other software, but yes, I have tuned Windows to dj'ing, turned off everything unneccassery etc.

I'll try downgrading again and just keep exploring, just buying a used cheapish macbook seems to be the easy way out, but I'm not giving up on getting it work on this computer aswell

[PeteWoods]

I use Traktor on an intel Windows laptop and it is extremely stable, not once has it crashed on me! theres a little script that was on the blog a while ago about that optimises your windows laptop for running traktor, makes it a hell off a lot more stable! try running that, saving your traktor settings and maybe doing a dual boot with only traktor and your tunes on one partition?

This is indeed a funny situation, if when you roll back you still have stability issues, you should try emailing Native Instruments and let them know your issue! see if they have any suggestions!

[MWagner]

Doubt the problem is your machine - and other responses here confirm, it is either Windows (thus the mac suggestions) or it is Traktor - and as much as I would like to blame Windows, it sounds like Traktor is your most likely culpret. That they sell it for Windows but it really only works on Mac is silly.

um.. what? Traktor works fine on Windows.

[brian_johnstone]

That they sell it for Windows but it really only works on Mac is silly.

sorry but this is rubbish... i gigged 3 nights a week for a year on a windows.. the only glitches i had were before i had optimised the machine

[DocFish]

sorry but this is rubbish... i gigged 3 nights a week for a year on a windows.. the only glitches i had were before i had optimised the machine

I totally agree.. I was not the one who suggested that the best solution was to turn to a 1/2 as powerful Mac. Note that I did suggest seeking out windows tuning advice. My main point was that shelling out biz for a less capable piece of hardware should not be the only solution to the OP's issue.

[photojojo]

You can save huge amounts on refurbished macs http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/specialdeals/mac

Every Mac I have ever bought has been refurbished.

You don't have to have a Mac though. I would reinstall the OS and then do some optimization for DJ'ing. These might be a little dated depending on your OS, but the principals should still be the same.

http://www.djtechtools.com/2011/08/1...-power-script/
http://www.djtechtools.com/2011/10/0...-dual-booting/

[djelton]

Ok I'll try it soon, just waiting for my second hard-drive to arrive, can't install dual-boot on this one, because it is dynamic and can't install another win to it, if I don't want to loose all my data(or back it up, but atm I don't have anything to back it on to), so yeah, I'll wait to next week.

But if that works, I'll remove my optical drive(make it portable via usb) and add SSD drive to there instead, which is a lot better for DJ'in, let's hope that solves everything