I was wondering if someone could shed some light on using timecode with CDJ’s? Im trying to make the move from controller to CDJ’s and i reckon timecode would be better as i would have my laptop plus can see the waveforms etc!
A few questions though …
So to use timecode with CDJ’s do you HAVE to have a compatible audio interface? And do most nightclubs have the right audio interface to be used with timecode? Also looking online for the traktor scratch pack its like £400 pounds and that is totally outa my budget!
Am i missing somthing here or can you get it alot cheaper? Many thanks Alex
You can’t use timecode without a Scratch certified soundcard (Audio 4/6/8/10 and a few mixers) and Traktor Scratch Pro license. Unless you’re sure the clubs you’ll be playing at have scratch certified mixers, you’ll need to buy an audio interface, as well as a timecode kit.
yup theres no other way around it. you will need a certified soundcard or one of the few mixers that have it built in.
i was recently in your position and i went with the A6. so far it has been very solid and theres not much bad i can say about it. in other words.. its worth the dough if your going to go through with this.
Which CDJ’s are you going to be using this with?? Most modern CDJ’s will work better in HID mode, which means you will only need to purchase Traktor Pro 2.
That would be nice but he did say “do most nightclubs have…” so I’m guessing he isn’t gigging in clubs yet so I doubt he can be certain that there will be anything other than CDJ 1000MK3’s. They are still the most common found it UK clubs.
Im not to sure at the moment wat CDJ’s ill be using and i have Traktor Pro 2 at the moment wat are the pros and cons with HID mode? Is it any easy set up etc?
I really don’t mean to be rude, but I don’t think you’re ready to play at clubs yet, you should do some research.
To answer your questions:
There are videos on youtube which show how to set up HID. I have used neither HID, nor timecode, but I’ve read that HID feels better.
If you’ve done any changes to the club set up, it’s your responsibility to clean up after yourself. Similarly, if need the set up change, you need to do it yourself. That’s just basic etiquette.
Give off mate i asked for your advice not if you think im good enough, its a simple question about configuring not if you think my mixing and song selection is good enough. DO the fans and dancers care if you can set up HID mode? No im pretty sure if i had a play around i could get it working, just asking for a rough guide
Well, mate, I was being polite, but I guess you didn’t notice that. I’m pretty sure the crowd will indeed care if you can’t set up the CDJs and just stay there in silence. Also, if you’re causing discomfort to the other DJs, you won’t get booked again.
My advice was genuinely to do some research because playing at a club and playing at home are two very different things, it’s not as simple as “seeing the waveforms” and playing good tunes.
I play out every week, just not with a CDJ set up, like i said id be able to sort it out. How am i ever gunna learn unless i actually DO it gota make that move bruddah
But i take heed on doing research, thanks for the advice
If you really want to cover all bases (good quality soundcard plus the ability to use timecode if needed), then this is an absolute steal for an Audio4! Currently at £31 with only 7 hours left!
If I didn’t already use Cross for timecode then I would snap this up in an instant!!
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wat are the pros and cons with HID mode? Is it any easy set up etc?