Many mobile discos must change from a conventional CD or vinyl in a software-based, usually runs from a PC or laptop large. The fundamentals of both systems are largely the same, and so it is not enough for the DJ read other horror stories on their laptops, the first dance at a wedding or overheated, their power supply exploded on a large PC half should be taken Gig. There are advantages and disadvantages of using both systems, but largely, if full-laptop or PC is a personal choice, functionality, budget and space, and often we find that the criticism s' DJ of the machine opposite, actually never used to criticize the system that I am!. If possible, visit a DJ that is already using a system that still want to use, can use anything to really sell an idea that is easier to see!, For the record, I watched Mobile DJ's with two PCs and laptops> DJ, and neither, in my opinion, was more reliable or better than the others, so it should just be a personal choice, rather than voice or panic, the guests make the decision on this!.
Running a Mobile Disco reliable from a PC or laptop?
Who has ever met the windows Blue Screen of Death, or the key combination Ctrl + Alt + Delete on the keyboard may be afraid the idea of such a system as a platform for their 'ing DJ!. In essence, adecent dedicated PC or laptop with a new installation, good quality hard drive, and a reasonable amount of memory to pre set up a typical home PC, running multiple applications at once can be infiltrated with virus or spyware traces, and have a hard disk and registry full of corrupt enteries and partly uninstalled files.
The key to running a successful software based DJ system, is about to buy a dedicated PC / laptop, and the operating system running onlyDJ and system software in there, and do not let it run other applications or even connect to the Internet. In this way the installation runs and remains clean and largely error-free, rarely is a corrupted file and not be infiltrated or bogged down with various other applications. This advice is given by DJ's who used the software for PC and for many years and have found this method of dj 'ing to be as reliable as traditional DJ' ing fromCD.
The advantages of using a laptop or PC DJ
The advantages of converting your material can be music files with a PC or laptop to DJ by many. The first is the most obvious, gone are the days when you are near where many heavy boxes of CDs with you, DJ's right to convert MP3 CD collections and be more fit on a 80GB - 200GB hard disk!. With the transition to software dj 'ing, you also eliminate the long searchread through several hundred CD compilations, so difficult to follow, just know that you have requested from somewhere. In most DJ software, you can in whole or in part the artist name or song title and find it in seconds!. It 'really possible to find inspiration and a call within 5 seconds - something that simply can not be done easily and quickly with a CD or vinyl collection.
Other advantages of a system based DJ software, including the possibilitycreate playlists of songs you use frequently, and you could create playlists of all kinds, for example, a playlist for background music, one for dance music, a 70-year slowies and by the end of the night . Of course you can also group the tracks together and categorized by genre, which makes finding songs even while it is easier. DJ software also allows you to group together some songs that have a similar BPM - a boon to the DJ,mix.
Which DJ software to choose?
There are many brands and types of DJ software, once again this is personal preference, what kind of choice. It 's a good idea to do anything, and discussions on forums and DJ, if possible, find reviews of a DJ that uses a system based on the interests of the software, so you can actually see in action, in a nightclub environment.
Some software comes with a DJthe free trial version that allows you to download and install the software on your system and try it for free for a limited period (usually 10 to 30 days). Depending on the cost of the software, can lead to different functions. Some Dj Software you can easily cue and play music with two "players", and other vinyl and have more full-featured, like the fade route in between songs, change the tempo and pitch controls in a manner similar to conventional CDturntable, some of the more expensive software, you can also mix and add a USB controller that looks and functions as a controller of CD singles!, some software will also mix tracks for you!.
Note that a function is only useful if you have a use for it!. Carefully consider the features you need and that will be used for all. It would be pointless buying a DJ software that you can cast if you're a mobile DJ,rarely hit the obligation to be a mixture. Most of the software in its basic form, also comes with the option to add and install plug-ins that provide additional updates and features, so that their value need to start with the basic packages and then adding new features, if and when! .
My advice at this point, if you're considering a new software or dj 'ing is available for download free trial versions of other software is trying to limit the period, and then to buywhat suits you, and what is comfortable to use.
Some tracks, the software's DJs are currently popular and well reviewed by Mobile DJ include OtsDJ, PCDJ and DSSDJ
What kind of computer do I need my package to run DJ software
If you have decided on a software package, it is time to consider what to use on a PC or laptop. Contrary to some rumors, do not have the latest brand new PC or laptop to successfully run DJ software,and you do not need a huge CPU processor. Most DJ software is happy to run on a Pentium 3 600MHz or Celeron 1.2GHz + speeds are fine recent run many DJ software without problems and without breaking a sweat. Try and buy the amount of memory you can afford, ideally 512 MB of memory or a minimum of 256 MB for most applications.
What should I: o)
A decent sized hard drive is the next consideration. Remember, the largestthe hard drive more individual tracks, you adapt. An average music file ripped at 192kbps with a 5MB large 100GB hard drive should fit around 20,000 songs in there. However, if you want to increase the quality of the songs in MP3 format, so the file size increases, is as a 320kpbs mp3 11MB can reach as large and the capacity of 100 GB will be reduced to keep only about 9,000 titles am. Do not forget the space for the operating system, driver factorDJ software and to build the capacity of the hard drive!. Of course, you can expand the hard drive capacity with the installation of external hard drives to USB ports, and these are also reliable. If possible, try to use a system that is USB 2.0 or Firewire even run since they have a data transfer rate faster than conventional USB 1.1 although Dj 's many problems related to hard drives and sound cards from older systems are not in 1.1.
Give me the sound!
With a good quality sound card is a must!, ManyNotebook chips and motherboard audio quality on large PC-based sound rarely meet or are designed with full-time playback of high-quality audio. Consider installing a PCI sound card in your PC, or invest in a good quality USB external sound card if you decide to use a laptop. Most sound cards-2 channel will be "sufficient for DJ 'ing in most mobile applications where the audio is mixed on the laptop to the players and the only output is then fed through a pair of L'and "R" connectors on your sound card and then into the mixer or amplifier.
However, if you need more creativity, or the software for mixing applications or the use of a crossfader between channels on a conventional mixer is likely to be used to use, then you need to buy a 5-channel sound card . In this way, the sound card is installed in a way that used a pair of "L" and "R" for "Player 1" and can be fed with the sound card in a single channelMixer, and the same for "Player 2" - software that allows each player has its own fader on the mixer - just like a conventional double-CD player.
What quality?
Some software packages come complete with a DJ means "Rip" a CD. "Ripping" means insert the original CD in the PC-CDROM and the process of transformation of the original music CDs into MP3 files, which is then stored on your hard drive as MP3 files. In the case of OtsDJ, the option is there to converta file called OTS files that a user of the software OtsDJ regonised only, but it sounds as good as MP3 and is also the file size is slightly lower, which means that more OTS files can be stored on a hard drive when the comparison to conventional MP3 files.
If you have a software package for DJs with conventional MP3 files that you have to "Select the quality, the" rip. This number is in "kbps" and is often measured by 32kbps and 320kbps. Low areas arenot for professional use on a PA system recommended because they sound hollow, and can also be distorted. Ideal for professional use, CD DJ needs in their eyes after you extract the MP3 files at 192 kbps or above.
192kbps is considered reasonable quality, but 320kbps is near CD quality and can be s' is preferred by some Dj - but the audio can be difficult to distinguish smaller. Since the quality has increased as the size of the file and a 320kbps file192kbps several MB larger than its counterpart, it can also take longer to rip an entire CD at 320kbps than at lower rates.
DJ programs that do not have capacity ribs, Musicmatch Jukebox can be an alternative to this process,
Are there any disadvantages of being a digital DJ?
Now the disadvantages!. Obviously the software is the initial cost of purchasing a PC / laptop, good quality sound card, hard drive, and the DJ was probablytotal much more than buying a regular CD player or turntable. It also takes time to rip your CD collection to MP3s and save to your hard drive. In some countries it is also illegal to convert the original material in digital MP3 format for use without a license, and this can be costly if the DJ has the right to work on the right side, you can license des requirement that we discuss later.
I need a license to play music from a laptop?
AlAs of this writing, an annual fee is required in Canada and the UK DJ to a PC or laptop. In the UK, is another possible licensing and royalties for the conversion. Although rates have not applied so far (April 2006), these laws at issue are likely to make this traditional form of the DJ 'ING more than the unattractive, and royalty-free alternatives.
Finally, my tips for DJing software
*Always buy and use a dedicated PC / Laptop DJ use pure, no Internet to try to use the family PC or other applications running on the machine that is used to DJ, and not to allow this machine to be connected. On a machine pre-use, even from scratch from a format and reinstall the operating system.
* Use a good quality sound card, even if you buy an upgrade or an external USB one needs
* Always rip the music directly from an original CD to 192kbpsQuality or higher. 320kbps is recommended for a higher quality of PA systems and is near CD quality. 192kbps is fine for small systems used by the DJ Mobile.
* Do not buy the latest top model PC running to be affected. Most Dj Software will be happy to run machines, from basic research P3 600MHz, but check out the minimum requirements for software authors website.
* Test various software packages. Stick to the characteristics thatuse, because you can always upgrade extras later. Take advantage of free trials of DJ software that is available and use the time to give you the best suitable software
* If you are a full sized PC make sure that you choose professional flight case - PCs are not designed to be run.
* Choose a high capacity of 100GB - 200GB hard drive from a reputable manufacturer. Where practical and legal always back up your data
* Load the machine with 256 MBMemory, and ideally 512MB.
* Check to MP3, the legal aspect of the conversion of original music and if you need a license to operate such a system.
