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    Default Help needed troubleshooting traktor freezing

    Hi!
    I have a problem with my setup, it involves Traktor 3.4 freezing when i am playing a set, (NOT GOOD!!!!!)
    However i am not sure what is causing it!!
    I am using a Dell latitude D820 core 2 duo 2.0ghz with 4GB Ram, an Echo indigo DJ sound card, and a Behringer BCD3000 as MIDI controller.

    It seems that traktor will randomly freeze, usually leaving the soundcard playying a loud BUZZING sound which obviously sounds very harsh and horrible.

    Do you think the cause is the BCD? Did traktor 3 freeze on you?? I am wondering if it had freezing issues or if this was only ascociated with the BCD 3000 - even if it is only being used for midi and Sound card is not in use.. That is its not selected as a sound card in traktor.

    I know people say its a toy and platicy etc but its cool for me as im only a mobile dj most of the time and i do look after my gear so its still like new after a year! I most like the large controls and the big cue/play buttons especially. The VCI 100 has tiny cue/play which i dont like but i have not tried it yet.
    I really need to know what is causing the problem! If i replace the dj controller and it keeps crashing then i have thrown away a lot of money!
    Really need some help as i have had probs with this for nearly 2 years now!
    Yes i am disabiling wifi on my laptop and running off the mains.
    My last setup was a P2 400mhz with sound blaster live card and a copy of PCDJ silver, NEVER let me down! lol

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    This used to happen to me often, and I was using the VCI-100.

    I had to figure out a loading system. With Traktor 3.4 I had to turn on my VCI-100 after I loaded Traktor. Also, I needed to upgrade to better USB cables and make sure my power source was solid. Also up your latency.
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    thanks man ill bear that in mind and leave changing gear till i have spent more time making this work.

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    Yeah. What's your latency set at?
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    hey,
    its default is 5.5ms which is where i tend to leave it
    I am a mobile Dj & mix Dj - was fascinated with digital djing but becoming more and more put off everytime traktor freezes and needs restarting
    IE I am here to find out what will work reliably!!!!?!?!?!? - And to meet some lovely people too!

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    I would up it to 10ms.
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    Thanks man, the only way it could be adjusted was by changing the buffer size from 256 samples to 512 samples. The latency is now 11.5 seconds & i have just been playing around with traktor pro and managed to get headphone preview finally working and im using a decent usb lead & its working well so far! (Until i do a gig no doubt!)
    But thanks man you have really helped me today, its good to have someone to bounce ideas off
    I am a mobile Dj & mix Dj - was fascinated with digital djing but becoming more and more put off everytime traktor freezes and needs restarting
    IE I am here to find out what will work reliably!!!!?!?!?!? - And to meet some lovely people too!

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    That's what we're here for man Glad to be of assistance.

    When spinning live just make sure the machine is set right. Turn off all non-essentials (internet and virus scanner are the big hogs) and make sure your power source is reliable.

    Good luck to ya
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    Mac or PC?

    if PC try Game Booster. Works wonders for me.

    http://www.iobit.com/gamebooster.html

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    IMPORTANT
    I have the same buuuuzzzzz sometimes sound with traktor from 3 to pro 1.2.1 (put in settings for cpu to bi High quality)

    This is houw you will certanly start it: SHIFT+EQ FX, turn on FADER on, and start playing with track(put it on loop). You can play it with both decks. After a few minutes it will BUZZZ. I am scared to play with FX live just because It can buzz if I over do it
    And sometimes when i list for songs with VCI-100(that switching windows for full screen browsing tracks start the buzzz).
    CONSTANT Hardware VCI-100, Audio 4 DJ (tried changing latency), dj tech tools cabels

    other: 4xDESKTOP(INTEL & AMD) with optimised XP -all that you can do with xp when its already installed
    10xLAPTOP(all kind of manufactures, AMD&INTEL) again with same kind optimization XP


    I have to say that with PREoptimized XP I dont have BUZZ http://www.djtechtools.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7003

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