Looking for honest dj’s opinion
I am a current user of Traktor Scratch Pro, and plan on upgrading to TSP 2 on April 1st which I am super excited about. It just so happens that April 2nd I will be playing the biggest show I have yet to play infront of around 1500-2000 people. My question is, do I use TSP 2 for the gig or wait? Any feedback or thoughts would be great!
Well you can install both side by side, so I’d say install TSP2 on April 1st and give it a thorough test of everything you normally use (EQ, any FX, filters in different combinations, key lock while tembo bending, etc), if you find problems then use TSP1 for the gig.
this, or just tsp1 anyway. just cos you got the latest one on there doesn’t mean you have to use it
Indeed, and also in 1 day you’re unlikely to change your style to incorporate the new features (except maybe the waveforms). Sample decks etc will take a bit of work and experimentation to figure out I think.
Ya, that was kinda what I was thinking, the one thing I was really looking forward too was the sample decks…
My concern would be if Traktor 2 has some different way of doing a key thing. I’d stick with Traktor and install Traktor 2 after the gig personally. It’s only a couple of more days for the sake of a big gig!
Peresonally, I wouldn;t risk it. If you hit something accidentally and activate one of the sample decks, you won;t necessarily know how to get out of it unless you spend 1st and 2nd running through Traktor 2 instead of rehearsing for the gig.
Personally, I’d hold on before using Traktor 2 live.
well if you think you have a good way to use them then go for it!
It also just struck me that a lot of NI’s big name DJs are currently using the beta live and we haven’t heard about any major fuckups yet.
I’m in the same boat mate. Show on the same night as you, but will be sticking with TSP 1.2.7 till i’ve tested Pro 2 thoroughly 
download the demo and test run it when it comes out
Demo won’t be out before the full release.
stick with what you know and trust, this could make or break your career.
new software almost always needs tweeking until you figure it out or maybe a patch is needed, i know guys using the S4 had some issues with the software working different that what they where used to in TP
dont risk it…
i would definitely go with tsp1, ie the software you KNOW how to use. Its the same as when I got my VCI-100 SE, I wouldn’t have used it at a gig for a least 2 weeks until I was used to it.
As has been said, there may be small glitches in tsp2 and also if something goes wrong, you’re less likely to know how to fix it if it’s in unfamiliar software.
Good luck with your gig!
Thanks everyone! I think I’m gonna just stick with tsp 1 for the gig and for that matter… just not buy it until after the gig
For such an important gig I would stick with TSP1 mainly for two reasons:
Rainer
excellent. That’s one person who won’t be slowing down my download… 
would you mind elaborating a bit on this point please? or direct me to more info…
+1
wild guess: previously analized files have low res stripes so when you zoom them they would look like arse.
Pretty much.
You need to reanalyse all your music.
The new “TruWave” waveform requires it. When you install T2 you should run “Check Consistency” and then do “Analyse”.
All your previous track info/grids/cues will all be present and when you load a track it will appear in the deck and play with no problems. But you have to reanalyse to get the Stripe View.
Yeah its a drag but, the new waveform requires it and it is worth it.
oh right, no big deal.