Serato CDJ Timecode Performance
pretty much im looking for someone that can convince me serato is better then traktor for using cdj timecode.
I used traktor scratch pro at a mates today and it sucked with cdjs like i remember when i used to use timecode vinyls even that was more accurate then the way traktor scratch handles cdjs.
I’m guessing serato would be better?
No idea. Never even thought about it.
I think using a DVS with CDJs is pointless. But I know a lot of people who do it without problems…then again, the same is true for TS CDs.
I remember traktor having problems with the CDs,
I use serato timecode, Vinyl and CD twice a week and havent had problems with any.
Yeah this was what i was getting at im not sure why but traktor really sucks with timecode cds.
Hoodless would you recommend Serato?
I’ve used both traktor and SSL timecode, cd and vinyl. hands down i would go with SSL, less issues with CD. Im waiting to see if SSL is going to release a update like they did with the performance vinyl timecode.
Yeah cool JesC ive seen videos of MSTRKRFT using serato timecoded cds but its rare that you see tsp2 being used with cds by big name djs that must say something i suppose
Karma, i wouldnt worry too much what the pros are using cause i think its all marketing hype. If you have a chance, try out both. I went to SSL cause its plug and play and Ive never (knock on wood) had any issues with the SSL timecodes.
Yeah but it wasn’t in an ad or anything it was just the video i saw on dj tech tools on “what’s in your dj bag”
That is how advertising works in the DJ world.
Haha okay well im just wondering is it better then traktor for timecoded cd’s
i have to agree with JesC i’ve recently moved from traktor to serato and gig with it 3 nights a week, the response is so much better than TSP! i really couldnt reccomend it enough and dont think i could go back
its good to see djs in the UK & thru euro are starting to use SSL.
Morning guys! Came on here to make a very similar post. I’ve just made the switch from Cd’s over to SL3. The club I DJ in has a very compact booth with CDJ’s installed and no room for 1210’s so I’m stuck using timecode cd’s. I am really struggling to cue a track from the start (ie on the first beat) using the timecode cd’s as using regular cd’s on the CDJ’s was so accurate for cueing a track up. It almost feels like when I cue a track up on the first beat it starts halfway through the beat when I push play if you know what I mean? Anyone got any tips to improve the accuracy of cueing? I use master tempo and adjust the pitch control to +/- 6, does this have any effect on cueing?
Cheers in advance, WB.
From what I understand, the HID (native) mode works better for Serato than Traktor for many CDJ’s. Time-code CD’s themselves though, well, it’s a toss-up. That’s what I’ve discussed with some of the DJ’s I know locally who use all sorts of contraptions, I personally don’t have much CDJ experience.
I still think it’s silly to use a DVS with CDJ’s though, but that’s just me. If you can afford CDJ’s to practice on at home, then go with that. If you want to use software, either a controller or vinyl emulation is the way to go I feel. Using software with CDJ’s is just… overkill I guess?
It’s part of the allure of CDJ’s honestly. Being able to use digital files without a computer involved with the setup. Once you bring a computer in, you might as well just use 1200’s if you’re going for traditional mixing/scratching, or a controller if you’re pushing the envelope with FX and looping stuff. That’s just how I see it though, everyone has their own (valid) opinion on it.
Don’t push play. Scratch the track in using vinyl mode on the CDJ.
Timecode takes some time to figure out what’s going on. It happens quicker than it used to, but it’s still not instantaneous.
That’s one of the reasons CDJs with timecode CDs is stupid. You can’t get good performance out of CDJ looping, hot cues, or play buttons. You’ve never been able to, and I don’t think you ever will.
Just play CDs.
Im starting to think this is the go
I don’t deal with burning CDs. If I am playing on new gen CDJs I use rekordbox. Otherwise, its traktor and timecode CDs if there are no turntables. I use my X1 for hot cues. Works fine but offers no advantage (besides larger jogs and longer faders) that I can see over my S4. C’est la vie though.
Just realized this is in the serato sub forum. Hope it’s still relevant.
I really don’t understand why people think hot cues and play buttons work with CDJ time code. They never did, and I’m not convinced they ever will. It’ll always take time for TC to catch up.
it not as bad as you make it out to be. i play with CDJ-800s and SSL and play, cue and looping works just fine. it sounds like he having issues with his latency because when you set the latency <5ms you shouldn’t have any issues and it should feel just like playing CDs.
Try looping anything smaller than a 1 beat loop, the loop just cuts
Only real advantages of using SSL over actual CDs are cue points and FX (Seratos FX are 100x less cheesier than Traktors)