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i've just ordered a laptop from dell and i'd like to use it to dj with occasionally. i was wondering if anyone did any djing (home or professional) with a laptop and what software and hardware they use, and what it's like to use
i'm used to using turntables and cd decks (crap ones and the excellent pio ones), and obviously being able to monitor your mix before moving the crossfader is an important part, thus you can't do that with just a software package. i also noticed some of the cheaper packages (sub £100) can have hardware but no headphone monitors
i'm djing in a few weeks and would like to try a bit out on the laptop (but i'll be mainly doing it with cds), and wouldn't mind a play about with some software. i doubt i'd be buying a hardware package in time as i've not yet got the laptop, but if there is a cracking deal that does the job i want it, then i could be tempted
oh, and what formats do you use? are there setups that play flac? (and allow you to pitch change/etc) or is it mostly wav or mp3?
i'm used to using turntables and cd decks (crap ones and the excellent pio ones), and obviously being able to monitor your mix before moving the crossfader is an important part, thus you can't do that with just a software package. i also noticed some of the cheaper packages (sub £100) can have hardware but no headphone monitors
i'm djing in a few weeks and would like to try a bit out on the laptop (but i'll be mainly doing it with cds), and wouldn't mind a play about with some software. i doubt i'd be buying a hardware package in time as i've not yet got the laptop, but if there is a cracking deal that does the job i want it, then i could be tempted
oh, and what formats do you use? are there setups that play flac? (and allow you to pitch change/etc) or is it mostly wav or mp3?