Virtual Dj query...Setup

BaRcOe · 24-10-2008 4:46pm #1

Ok So i have virtual dj on my laptop and I want to hook it up to my sound system.

How do I make virtual dj's cross fader be the cross fader on my decks/ How do I make my headfones work with virtual dj so that I can mix the tunes up.

Is it possible connecting the laptop from the headfones socket to phono of my system to do all this?
Will my mixer recognise the virtual Crossfader and headfones to cue?
The USB from the laptop is needed in order for the software to work on the real crossfader..etc?

Help appreciated

Jev/N · 25-10-2008 5:32pm

I don't know Virtual DJ but I'm assuming its basically the same as Traktor 3...

The best option is to get an external soundcard and run each deck separately out of the laptop into the mixer. The laptop will still do the mixing but your mixer now has full control over EQs for each channel and the cross-fader and headphones work on the mixer because you have two channels of music running thru the mixer now, as opposed to one pre-mixed master coming from the computer and thru the mixer

Basically there should be a menu control saying either use "internal mixer" or "external mixer", once you have your soundcard, use external mixer and

I could recommend soundcards but I'd need to know your budget

BaRcOe · 27-10-2008 3:56pm

Nice1 Jev thanks!

Ok, im looking for the cheapest soundcard. thats my budget really

Jev/N · 31-10-2008 6:31pm

See here for some ideas:

http://www.thomann.de/ie/cat.html?gf=usb_audio_interfaces&oa=pra

All you need in something with 2 stereo outputs, i.e. two red and white but don't get confused with one with one stereo out and one stereo in

the ESI U46 SE is the cheapest at e98 + delivery, but have a look around and see which you like

ironclaw · 31-10-2008 10:55pm

Don't skimp on the sound card

If you want to go Dj-ing you need to ensure your soundcard is up to scratch. You can mix with a normal PC laptop but you only have mono sound sadly. YouTube has a good video on it. Dj Socross I think..

Jev/N - Vestaxs are still going

BaRcOe · 01-11-2008 1:57pm

How about this SDC: Sound Card its only like 12 quid?

ironclaw · 01-11-2008 2:02pm

I don't think so mate. Are you planning on DJ-ing to an audience? Or is it just for fun?

BaRcOe · 01-11-2008 2:05pm

ironclaw wrote: »

I don't think so mate. Are you planning on DJ-ing to an audience? Or is it just for fun?

Well i Dj as a part time job so yeh i plan on getting virtual dj setup within the next year because its so great for mixing!

Whats wrong with the card on ebay btw??

ironclaw · 01-11-2008 2:11pm

Well, it isn't an ASIO card so if you ever wanted to use decks as controllers you would need to buy a new card. DJ-ing is a very well paid job and to be honest, spending that little bit extra on a good audio card makes all the difference. Are you using a laptop?

http://ie.youtube.com/watch?v=TstaUlCg2Rs - Good video about VDJ

BaRcOe · 01-11-2008 5:56pm

ironclaw wrote: »

Well, it isn't an ASIO card so if you ever wanted to use decks as controllers you would need to buy a new card. DJ-ing is a very well paid job and to be honest, spending that little bit extra on a good audio card makes all the difference. Are you using a laptop?

http://ie.youtube.com/watch?v=TstaUlCg2Rs - Good video about VDJ

So I have to get an ASIO card then?

Nice link, thanks for d help

ironclaw · 01-11-2008 8:56pm

Its definitely worth it in the longer run. Keep me posted. I went the same route about a year ago and then went CDJ

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