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SirWolfy · Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2006 9:26 am Post subject: If You Had Just 30 Minutes...

If you had just 30 minutes to learn something new or ask a pressing question about Computerized Performance Systems (CPS) / Computer DJing, what is that one burning desire to know?

Just curious what everyone would pick... kinda like those threads like, if you were on a desert island, what three items would you want to have with you and so on.

dokai · Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2006 10:08 am Post subject:

Besides performing with my CPS, what are other possible uses that could increase my revenue?

DJ Scott

If I replace my 4200 RPM HD's with 10, 000 RPM drives......Will my MP-3's sound like chipmunks. 8)

Sorry Charles.......Couldn't resist.

6+ years on CPS and still loving it!

DJ Teddy Bear · Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2006 2:28 pm Post subject: Re: If You Had Just 30 Minutes...

SirWolfy wrote: If you were on a desert island, what three items would you want to have with you. A blonde, a brunette and a redhead.

But seriously...

That's too broad of a question. Or at least too broad for someone who already has and is happy with thier choice of CPS.

djdonny · Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2006 5:01 pm Post subject:

Q1. Planning any conferences/workshops in NY or its vicinity?

SirWolfy · Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2006 10:04 pm Post subject:

djdonny wrote: Q1. Planning any conferences/workshops in NY or its vicinity?

Confirmed dates / locations:

Mobile Beat Summer Expo
Cromwell, CT
June 26 - 28, 2006

CPADJN Summer Picnic
Columbia, PA
August 20, 2006

Computer DJ Summit
Tampa, FL
October 8-10, 2006

There are a few other dates / locations in the works, but nothing definite at this time. If you are part of a networking group or a local chapter of the ADJA, we may be able to work something out as scheduling permits.

Dokia,

Thank you, excellent idea! Keep 'em coming.

Quote:
If I replace my 4200 RPM HD's with 10, 000 RPM drives......Will my MP-3's sound like chipmunks.

LOL, I'll have to remember that one Scott.

DJ Teddy Bear · Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2006 10:36 pm Post subject:

SirWolfy wrote: CPADJN Summer Picnic
Columbia, PA
August 20, 2006
Did you pick that date?

I know what I'm doing that date. I bet a lot of guys are doing the same thing: Heading to A.C. ... Jumping in the Ocean ... Throwing the dice ...

SirWolfy · Posted: Thu Jun 08, 2006 1:06 am Post subject:

Greets Teddy,

Yes, actually I did pick that date. Some folks expressed interest in attending the picnic if it fell within a few days of the expo. We couldn't get the date we wanted last year, but we did get the facility and the date this year. If it works out well, great. If not, we will go back to keeping the date away from the dates for DJ Times.

After the picnic, a small group of us will be making a bee-line for AC.

djdonny · Posted: Thu Jun 08, 2006 1:31 am Post subject:

Quote: Mobile Beat Summer Expo
Cromwell, CT
June 26 - 28, 2006

Great! I'll see you there!

SirWolfy · Posted: Thu Jun 08, 2006 7:25 pm Post subject:

djdonny wrote:
Great! I'll see you there!

Kewl beans! I look forward to meeting you then. :)

jamiebodie · Joined: February 5th, 2006 Posts: 8 Location: Bluffton, SC

DMX lighting control using the computer.

Jamie

TheBartman47 · Posted: Sat Jun 10, 2006 11:47 pm Post subject:

jamiebodie wrote: DMX lighting control using the computer.

Jamie

I concurr. I too have always wanted to be able to use the computer for lighting control instead of a user unfriendly control box that takes forever to program sequences.

SirWolfy · Posted: Sun Jun 11, 2006 1:21 am Post subject:

I hear that Virtual DJ has DMX control capabilities programmed right into the software. And if I remember correctly, there are additional plugins or preprogrammed sequences availoable for download too.

Is that a start?

jamiebodie · Joined: February 5th, 2006 Posts: 8 Location: Bluffton, SC

I would love to see many of the computer programs for light control in action. I would love to be able to actually control my lights instead of turning them loose in stand alone mode.

Dan Zynda, Mobile Music · Joined: August 31st, 2004 Posts: 198 Location: Darien, GA

Show me where the 'ANY' key is so I can press it and continue!

Haven't gone the digital/CPS route just yet but there was one thing brought up by a few folks that had me wondering. Lossless format, which programs support these audio files?

I would have to say overview comparisons on not just lighting but VJ and karaoke as well. I'm sure some are easier than others, some have better features, etc.

jamiebodie · Joined: February 5th, 2006 Posts: 8 Location: Bluffton, SC

Dan, we really need to get together sometime. I use computers for DJing and for Karaoke, once you see how easy it is and hear how good it sounds you will be ready to move into the computer world.

We've talked about getting together in the past, I have some time off in July and August let's see if we can find a time to get together????

Jamie

Dan Zynda, Mobile Music · Joined: August 31st, 2004 Posts: 198 Location: Darien, GA

Jamie, that's sounds good. I'm sending you my schedule.

I'm loading trailer up for Fri/Sat/Sun today. It's been so hot that I've ripped 3 CDs while getting rehydrated. Haven't had a chance to work on going digital lately but we're up to 29K songs right now.

audiopulse · Joined: February 18th, 2004 Posts: 214 Location: Joplin, MO

Does it have DMX lighting capabilities and/or video capabilities, and would it bog the PC down so much to the point of crashing? (would be my question)

:o

Dee
(and Dave)

CJ Greiner · Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 12:38 am Post subject:

So many of the new "DMX lighting control" modules being built into DJ programs these days are proprietary and can't be used with any other program.

This benefits the company selling the program (maybe?) but doesn't benefit the DJ.

What if a DJ wants to switch over to another program?
Does he have to re-write all of his lighting programs???

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To answer this thread's original question:
If you had just 30 minutes to learn something new or ask a pressing question about Computerized Performance Systems (CPS) / Computer DJing, what is that one burning desire to know?

What are DJ Program creators doing to improve the ability of their program to communicate & control REAL DMX programs such as:

Martin LightJockey
Chauvet ShowExpress
Elation CompuWare
(and others...)
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Right now, I only know of one DJ program that can communicate with any of these DMX programs (via MIDI): DJPower.

I'd really like to see other programs use similar methods to allow DJs to use real DMX programs to create their light shows, and then use the DJ music/video programs to trigger them.

TheBartman47 · Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 9:10 am Post subject:

Yep, that's what I'm talking about. I want a computer program that controls DMX fixtures and can run in "auto" mode, triggering off the music that's being played. The program should allow one to enter fixture information, whether DMX channel information of each is stored in a look-up table or the ability to set what channels control which movement type, then once set, an auto-run sequence will drive the lights in an appropriate manner, and you can select from a few variations of sequences while running for when you're playing a slow song or up beat song or what ever else.