DJ'ing on a computer

schwza · #1 12-15-2005, 03:05 PM

my brother is getting into DJ'ing on his laptop. i'm looking to buy him a christmas present. ideally it would be a book on the topic, but i'm open to other suggestions (i'm getting him a couple CDs already).

Sightless · #2 12-15-2005, 03:17 PM

How much do you want to spend?

schwza · #3 12-15-2005, 03:32 PM

maybe around $50-75. but if it's more expensive i could go in on it w/ my folks, so i'm open to suggestions.

xorbie · #4 12-15-2005, 03:42 PM

software?

schwza · #5 12-15-2005, 03:43 PM

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i think he's got software that he's pretty well set up with, and i think it'd be tough for me to figure out a better option for him.

krimson · #6 12-15-2005, 03:45 PM

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i think he's got software that he's pretty well set up with, and i think it'd be tough for me to figure out a better option for him.

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What type of music?

Sightless · #7 12-15-2005, 03:49 PM

get him some studio monitor speakers my bro is a DJ sort of and thats what he got himself,

http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_u...BX5a-main.html

or get him Technics RP-DH1200
http://www.topdjgear.com/terpdjhe1.html

Larimani · #8 12-15-2005, 06:57 PM

how exactly do you DJ on a laptop??

loose passive · #9 12-15-2005, 07:20 PM

This is what he needs. End of story.

http://www.rane.com/scratch.html

Scratch LIVE is the ultimate software and hardware solution for bridging the analog world of vinyl and the digital world of computer audio files. Using regular turntables or CD players, you can scratch and mix files from your Mac or Windows XP computer's CD or hard drive, add in a live mic input for scratching, and even bypass to standard vinyl if you wish. Scratch LIVE is the complete digital solution for the vinyl junkie -- take your entire collection wherever you go and leave your precious vinyl at home!

mason55 · #10 12-15-2005, 07:43 PM

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This is what he needs. End of story.

http://www.rane.com/scratch.html

Scratch LIVE is the ultimate software and hardware solution for bridging the analog world of vinyl and the digital world of computer audio files. Using regular turntables or CD players, you can scratch and mix files from your Mac or Windows XP computer's CD or hard drive, add in a live mic input for scratching, and even bypass to standard vinyl if you wish. Scratch LIVE is the complete digital solution for the vinyl junkie -- take your entire collection wherever you go and leave your precious vinyl at home!

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Final Scratch owns Scratch Live hard.
http://www.stantondj.com/v2/fs/whatisfs.asp

Mostly because lots of clubs already have a Final Scratch setup. However you're going to be wayyyy out of the price range with either of those. Truthfully, a shopping trip at a record shop would probably be the best bet.