NAWTBOY
I use VIRTUAL DJ for live gigs..(NOTHING CAN COMPETE)..but for making CD's i use mixmeister.....it allows you to use the multitrack method but it has the ability of BPM detection so you can automatically set your songs to teh same BPM. I can do a full hour mix in about 20 minutes!!! I used to do a weekly 4 HOUR mix show and it would only take about an hour to produce. I hope that VIRTUAL DJ is not pissed for recommending another software.....But for live stuff....definately use Virtual DJ....but if you want to sit down and put together a flawless mix...mixmeister is teh way to go.
Posted Sat 12 Feb 05 @ 11:06 pm
DJ Andre Landry
Good point 00 ,,,,but if this dude wants to make a perfect cd to try and get a job in a bar.....
Well then it would be tough to reproduce if he was to get a shot at the job
So then the $1000000? is Why do you want to make a perfect cd?
Andre
Well then it would be tough to reproduce if he was to get a shot at the job
So then the $1000000? is Why do you want to make a perfect cd?
Andre
Posted Sun 13 Feb 05 @ 12:18 am
digijoc-Mele
@Andre
Do you realize that even the individual tracks you play are "produced" ?
I guess the original poster should clarify what he means by "PERPECT CD". I think we all assume he means creating a "perfect" mix to CD, (one without any errors). Of course, you can probably do it in a single take, but even the best works are "produced".... that goes for TV Video, Movies, Songs for an album, ....they are all edited and require multiple takes to get that perfect end product. So there is nothing wrong with applying that simple principle to "producing" a mix cd.
I think it is a seperate matter from Djing skills. As I mentioned before, the better you are at doing flawless live mixing, the less edits you will have to do. You may only have to do 1 or 2 edits.... but if you apply this principle, you can end up with a perfectly mixed set for CD.
"but if this dude wants to make a perfect cd to try and get a job in a bar..... Well then it would be tough to reproduce if he was to get a shot at the job"
Do you realize that even the individual tracks you play are "produced" ?
I guess the original poster should clarify what he means by "PERPECT CD". I think we all assume he means creating a "perfect" mix to CD, (one without any errors). Of course, you can probably do it in a single take, but even the best works are "produced".... that goes for TV Video, Movies, Songs for an album, ....they are all edited and require multiple takes to get that perfect end product. So there is nothing wrong with applying that simple principle to "producing" a mix cd.
I think it is a seperate matter from Djing skills. As I mentioned before, the better you are at doing flawless live mixing, the less edits you will have to do. You may only have to do 1 or 2 edits.... but if you apply this principle, you can end up with a perfectly mixed set for CD.
"but if this dude wants to make a perfect cd to try and get a job in a bar..... Well then it would be tough to reproduce if he was to get a shot at the job"
Even so, if you give a bar a Cd you "produced" it can still help you. If the bar wants to think that you can come in and reproduce those perfect mixes, then you will have a better shot. In reality, live DJs make mistakes all the time that go undetected, especially when folks have a few drinks in them... they don't notice... but the bar owner can have a better 1st impression if the demo CD is flawless... and there are many other reasons to have a perfectly mixed CD... I've made them for my own listening pleasure.
Posted Sun 13 Feb 05 @ 2:22 am
Double O
Andre: “if this dude wants to make a perfect cd to try and get a job in a bar.....
Well then it would be tough to reproduce if he was to get a shot at the job”
You need to realize that he can “reproduce” the exact same perfect mix in public that he produced on cd—he uses one of the VDJ desk to play it (who is going to know). Furthermore, this method of playback would allow him to add effects, scratches, and even loop parts of his mix "live". He could also add cue points at different points in the mix so that he can jump to different parts of it "live". He could use the other VDJ desk to add additional songs, scratches, take the mix in a different direction, etc…and do all this "live".
I will eventually explain this mixing technique in more detail in this thread: http://www.virtualdj.com/forum/display.html?topic=9931&page=1
OO
Well then it would be tough to reproduce if he was to get a shot at the job”
You need to realize that he can “reproduce” the exact same perfect mix in public that he produced on cd—he uses one of the VDJ desk to play it (who is going to know). Furthermore, this method of playback would allow him to add effects, scratches, and even loop parts of his mix "live". He could also add cue points at different points in the mix so that he can jump to different parts of it "live". He could use the other VDJ desk to add additional songs, scratches, take the mix in a different direction, etc…and do all this "live".
I will eventually explain this mixing technique in more detail in this thread: http://www.virtualdj.com/forum/display.html?topic=9931&page=1
OO
Posted Sun 13 Feb 05 @ 3:10 am
Killabee44
Double 0,
I am interested. You can post more info here or just email me. My address is in my profile. Thanks.
Killabee44
I am interested. You can post more info here or just email me. My address is in my profile. Thanks.
Killabee44
Posted Sun 13 Feb 05 @ 3:42 am
DJ Andre Landry
Geeeeze...i was just trying to give a different perspective
And besides i have been djiing for 26 years sooooo im trying to give the gentlemen advice to better him as a dj not starting a new thread
So i apoligize if you guys didnt get the message.................................................... perfection is acheived by personal satisfaction
Andre
And besides i have been djiing for 26 years sooooo im trying to give the gentlemen advice to better him as a dj not starting a new thread
So i apoligize if you guys didnt get the message.................................................... perfection is acheived by personal satisfaction
Andre
Posted Sun 13 Feb 05 @ 10:50 am
Double O
I think you are taking certain comments in this thread too personal Andre. Furthermore, I appreciate your “different perspective”.
OO
OO
Posted Sun 13 Feb 05 @ 11:33 am
Double O
Killabee44, here are a few more features you should look for:
5. The ability to record in each individual track. You should also consider having the ability for each track to record in stereo, the left channel only, or the right channel only.
6. The ability to pan each track individually.
7. The ability to adjust the volume of each individual track.
8. The ability to normalize each track individually. This feature is different from feature 7; I’ll explain later.
I'm going to do a brief multi-track mix to see if there are other important features you should have. I will continue my explanation after I finish my brief mix. Since digijoc-Mele uses Cool Edit, maybe he can tell you if it has the 8 features I’ve listed so far.
OO
b.t.w. Do you already have multi-track recording software?
5. The ability to record in each individual track. You should also consider having the ability for each track to record in stereo, the left channel only, or the right channel only.
6. The ability to pan each track individually.
7. The ability to adjust the volume of each individual track.
8. The ability to normalize each track individually. This feature is different from feature 7; I’ll explain later.
I'm going to do a brief multi-track mix to see if there are other important features you should have. I will continue my explanation after I finish my brief mix. Since digijoc-Mele uses Cool Edit, maybe he can tell you if it has the 8 features I’ve listed so far.
OO
b.t.w. Do you already have multi-track recording software?
Posted Sun 13 Feb 05 @ 12:09 pm
DJ Andre Landry
Its all good Double0..you are teaching them well,i also appreciate your info and experience.
It takes years to learn all the different aspects of mixing and the info about that experience is priceless......all for $100.00 Soft..VDJ ROCKS
Best regards to you all
Andre
It takes years to learn all the different aspects of mixing and the info about that experience is priceless......all for $100.00 Soft..VDJ ROCKS
Best regards to you all
Andre
Posted Sun 13 Feb 05 @ 7:40 pm
Killabee44
Double 0,
I just bought Sony Acid Pro 5. Thanks for all hte good info so far.[ : ^ )
I just bought Sony Acid Pro 5. Thanks for all hte good info so far.[ : ^ )
Posted Sun 13 Feb 05 @ 10:54 pm
Double O
Killabee44: “I just bought Sony Acid Pro 5.”
The version of Acid Pro (3.0) that I have is not a multi-track recorder. It is primarily designed to play loops for making music. The version you have is also designed to primarily play loops:
http://mediasoftware.sonypictures.com/products/showproduct.asp?PID=928&FeatureID=7921
However your version does have new mixing and editing features that my version doesn't have:
http://mediasoftware.sonypictures.com/products/showproduct.asp?PID=928&FeatureID=7949
I also looked at the list of features for Acid Pro 5:
http://mediasoftware.sonypictures.com/products/showproduct.asp?PID=928&FeatureID=7995
You have to see if Acid Pro 5 has the 8 features I’ve listed; let me know if it has them.
OO
The version of Acid Pro (3.0) that I have is not a multi-track recorder. It is primarily designed to play loops for making music. The version you have is also designed to primarily play loops:
http://mediasoftware.sonypictures.com/products/showproduct.asp?PID=928&FeatureID=7921
However your version does have new mixing and editing features that my version doesn't have:
http://mediasoftware.sonypictures.com/products/showproduct.asp?PID=928&FeatureID=7949
I also looked at the list of features for Acid Pro 5:
http://mediasoftware.sonypictures.com/products/showproduct.asp?PID=928&FeatureID=7995
You have to see if Acid Pro 5 has the 8 features I’ve listed; let me know if it has them.
OO
Posted Sun 13 Feb 05 @ 11:42 pm
Killabee44
Hm... If thats the case I can still return it since I havent opened the box yet. If theres a software more suited to do this just let me know which. Ill go to their site and research some.
Killabee44
Killabee44
Posted Mon 14 Feb 05 @ 3:04 am
Double O
I would take it back because of the uncertainty involved. Furthermore, I went here:
http://mediasoftware.sonypictures.com/images/ss/lg/APro5_FullCallouts.jpg
I looked at the controls for each track, and I didn’t see the “Arm for Record Button” that my Vegas Audio software has. This button allows you to select which track you want to record in. If you go to the above Acid Pro 5 picture that I provided you the URL for, you will see this stated on the top left side of the picture—"Unlimited audio and MIDI tracks" with a green line directing you to the first audio track controls. If you look to the right of this, you will see a small blue square button, a green button, a circle with a horizontal line through it, and another button that looks like this !. This ! button is the “Solo Button”. The circle with a horizontal line through it is the “Mute Button”. The green button is the “Track FX Button”. Unfortunately, I don’t know what the small blue square button is (my version of Acid Pro doesn’t have this button). However, my “Arm for Record Button” is located where the small blue square button is. This button looks like an uncolored ball until you get ready to press it—it then turns red. Each of my tracks has an “Arm for Record Button”.
You should call Sony and find out more information about using Acid Pro 5 as a multi-track recorder.
OO
b.t.w. Maybe someone here is using similar multi-track recording software and can tell you what they are using. Also, when I get the chance, I’ll go to the Guitar Center to see if there is something similar to what I’m using.
http://mediasoftware.sonypictures.com/images/ss/lg/APro5_FullCallouts.jpg
I looked at the controls for each track, and I didn’t see the “Arm for Record Button” that my Vegas Audio software has. This button allows you to select which track you want to record in. If you go to the above Acid Pro 5 picture that I provided you the URL for, you will see this stated on the top left side of the picture—"Unlimited audio and MIDI tracks" with a green line directing you to the first audio track controls. If you look to the right of this, you will see a small blue square button, a green button, a circle with a horizontal line through it, and another button that looks like this !. This ! button is the “Solo Button”. The circle with a horizontal line through it is the “Mute Button”. The green button is the “Track FX Button”. Unfortunately, I don’t know what the small blue square button is (my version of Acid Pro doesn’t have this button). However, my “Arm for Record Button” is located where the small blue square button is. This button looks like an uncolored ball until you get ready to press it—it then turns red. Each of my tracks has an “Arm for Record Button”.
You should call Sony and find out more information about using Acid Pro 5 as a multi-track recorder.
OO
b.t.w. Maybe someone here is using similar multi-track recording software and can tell you what they are using. Also, when I get the chance, I’ll go to the Guitar Center to see if there is something similar to what I’m using.
Posted Mon 14 Feb 05 @ 4:37 am
Killabee44
Someone told me that Steinberg WaveLab works well for this. I can get that instead.
Posted Mon 14 Feb 05 @ 6:51 am
Double O
Here’s how it works with my software:
I use two different programs on one computer that has two sound cards. However, the same method should work on two separate computers, which is the method you want to use. I will start with the track-by-track method (I think this is the method you are interested in). I assume you already have VDJ on one computer and hooked up to your mixer. You would connect the outputs from your mixer into the line-in of the second computer’s soundcard. You would then connect the output for the second computer’s soundcard into the line-in for one of the mixer channels. If you have a two-channel mixer (I use a four channel mixer), you can remove the cables for a VDJ desk (you are going to use only one VDJ desk with this method) and connect the cables from the second computer’s soundcard into the same channel. Another way to do this is connect two
Y-signal splitters (I think that’s what they are called) to the line-in for one channel; this will allow you to connect a VDJ desk and the second computer’s soundcard to the same line-in.
Once you’ve done the above, it’s time to see if it works. You would prepare a track on your second computer for recording. You would select one VDJ desk to mix with (let’s say it’s the right one). The left desk can act as your BPM guide. Let’s say that you are going to start the mix by playing songs at 100 BPM’s. You would load a song into the left VDJ desk and set the BPM to 100. You would then load the first song of your mix into the right VDJ desk and synchronize it with the left desk. Press the record button on your multi-track recording software and then play your first song in the right VDJ desk. If you know that you want to loop a part in this song so you can bring in the next song at that point, then loop it. Let it loop for the appropriate length of time and then stop the song and the recording.
The next step is to playback what you recorded in the track 1 to make sure it recorded properly. You should be able to hear the song playing in your headphones. Make sure you close the channel fader for this channel so the signal does not leave the mixer—you should only hear it in the headphones. From this point on, you will have to listen to what you’ve recorded and use the right VDJ desk to add songs to your mix. You now load your next song into the right VDJ desk and synchronize it so it’s at 100 BPM’s and cue it. Playback the song that you recorded in track 1 and play the song in the right VDJ desk along with it on beat. You should be able to hear both songs in your headphones. Make any minor adjustments to the beatmixing so that when you record the second song the mixing sounds tight.
The next step is to add and prepare another track for recording. You should be able to start the playback for the song in track 1 at any point of the song. Consequently, set it to start about 15 to 20 seconds before the point where you want to bring in the second song. You should also be able to place a marker where you want to bring in the second song—this is a very useful feature. You should now be able to press record and have your multi-track recording software playback the song that you recorded in track 1 without it being recorded in track 2. You will know that track 2 is not recording the signal from track 1 because there will not be a waveform in track 2. The waveform shouldn’t appear until you add the second song from the right VDJ desk to the mix.
When the playback gets to the point in track 1 where you want to mix in the second song, start the right VDJ desk—make sure you bring it in on beat. A waveform should now appear in track 2. One trick that you could do is to loop a bar or two of the part for the second song that you want to start with. When you playback a song that you’ve recorded, let the loop play for the second song until you get to the point where you want to mix it with the first song. You then use the crossfader on your mixer to bring it into the mix and exit the loop. This allows you more time to ensure the beatmixing is tight before you mix in the second song.
You should now be able to playback and listen to both tracks of your mix through your headphones. You can also use a turntable, cd player, etc… to add songs or scratches to your mix. Furthermore, there are some other editing steps for you to consider. Before I continue, try the above steps. If you can do two tracks, you can do 200 tracks—it’s that simple. I will also tell you how to use two tracks to record a live mix using both VDJ desks. You can also mix two songs into two separate tracks simultaneously with both VDJ desks. Then playback both tracks, and use both VDJ desks to add two more songs into another two separate tracks. You could construct your entire mix this way—two tracks at a time. However, you need to be able to do the track-by-track method first.
Since I have to go run an errand that’s near a Guitar Center, I’ll stop by and check on the
multi-track software. Plus, the Guitar Center is having a huge sell!
OO
I use two different programs on one computer that has two sound cards. However, the same method should work on two separate computers, which is the method you want to use. I will start with the track-by-track method (I think this is the method you are interested in). I assume you already have VDJ on one computer and hooked up to your mixer. You would connect the outputs from your mixer into the line-in of the second computer’s soundcard. You would then connect the output for the second computer’s soundcard into the line-in for one of the mixer channels. If you have a two-channel mixer (I use a four channel mixer), you can remove the cables for a VDJ desk (you are going to use only one VDJ desk with this method) and connect the cables from the second computer’s soundcard into the same channel. Another way to do this is connect two
Y-signal splitters (I think that’s what they are called) to the line-in for one channel; this will allow you to connect a VDJ desk and the second computer’s soundcard to the same line-in.
Once you’ve done the above, it’s time to see if it works. You would prepare a track on your second computer for recording. You would select one VDJ desk to mix with (let’s say it’s the right one). The left desk can act as your BPM guide. Let’s say that you are going to start the mix by playing songs at 100 BPM’s. You would load a song into the left VDJ desk and set the BPM to 100. You would then load the first song of your mix into the right VDJ desk and synchronize it with the left desk. Press the record button on your multi-track recording software and then play your first song in the right VDJ desk. If you know that you want to loop a part in this song so you can bring in the next song at that point, then loop it. Let it loop for the appropriate length of time and then stop the song and the recording.
The next step is to playback what you recorded in the track 1 to make sure it recorded properly. You should be able to hear the song playing in your headphones. Make sure you close the channel fader for this channel so the signal does not leave the mixer—you should only hear it in the headphones. From this point on, you will have to listen to what you’ve recorded and use the right VDJ desk to add songs to your mix. You now load your next song into the right VDJ desk and synchronize it so it’s at 100 BPM’s and cue it. Playback the song that you recorded in track 1 and play the song in the right VDJ desk along with it on beat. You should be able to hear both songs in your headphones. Make any minor adjustments to the beatmixing so that when you record the second song the mixing sounds tight.
The next step is to add and prepare another track for recording. You should be able to start the playback for the song in track 1 at any point of the song. Consequently, set it to start about 15 to 20 seconds before the point where you want to bring in the second song. You should also be able to place a marker where you want to bring in the second song—this is a very useful feature. You should now be able to press record and have your multi-track recording software playback the song that you recorded in track 1 without it being recorded in track 2. You will know that track 2 is not recording the signal from track 1 because there will not be a waveform in track 2. The waveform shouldn’t appear until you add the second song from the right VDJ desk to the mix.
When the playback gets to the point in track 1 where you want to mix in the second song, start the right VDJ desk—make sure you bring it in on beat. A waveform should now appear in track 2. One trick that you could do is to loop a bar or two of the part for the second song that you want to start with. When you playback a song that you’ve recorded, let the loop play for the second song until you get to the point where you want to mix it with the first song. You then use the crossfader on your mixer to bring it into the mix and exit the loop. This allows you more time to ensure the beatmixing is tight before you mix in the second song.
You should now be able to playback and listen to both tracks of your mix through your headphones. You can also use a turntable, cd player, etc… to add songs or scratches to your mix. Furthermore, there are some other editing steps for you to consider. Before I continue, try the above steps. If you can do two tracks, you can do 200 tracks—it’s that simple. I will also tell you how to use two tracks to record a live mix using both VDJ desks. You can also mix two songs into two separate tracks simultaneously with both VDJ desks. Then playback both tracks, and use both VDJ desks to add two more songs into another two separate tracks. You could construct your entire mix this way—two tracks at a time. However, you need to be able to do the track-by-track method first.
Since I have to go run an errand that’s near a Guitar Center, I’ll stop by and check on the
multi-track software. Plus, the Guitar Center is having a huge sell!
OO
Posted Mon 14 Feb 05 @ 10:22 pm
mcgiver73
try magix mp3 maker...the 2005 version has all of those features and is user friendly and inexpensive it even has a "auto crossfade" so you can put the songs you want and itll cross fade it for you....but i have to agree the best way to do it is to mix live...practice makes perfect besides why go through all that just to make music... when i make my cd's i dont even plan ahead..i just scroll through the playlist till something jumps out at me and for some reason (i failed music in highschool) it comes out perfect 98% of the time.. all i did was spend lots of time in the clubs listening to music then one day i got the bug and wanted to try myself... it came to me in less than 2 weeks just woke up one day and it worked...lol
Posted Tue 15 Feb 05 @ 4:08 am
Killabee44
I have allways done my cd's on the fly. I sometimes make mistakes but thats ok. I know I can do it that way with no problem but would like to learn how to do it with the multitrack programs. Its good to learn how to use new tools.
Killabee44
Killabee44
Posted Tue 15 Feb 05 @ 5:00 am
DJ Andre Landry
This is all you need :Vdj,Acid5.0 and Sound Forge(read and experiment)
Andre
Andre
Posted Tue 15 Feb 05 @ 5:11 am
Double O
mcgiver73: “why go through all that just to make music...”
Some DJs (including me) don’t like to give someone a copy of a mix with mistakes on it. The above method that I explained is just one of several ways to do it. As I stated in my last post, you can use “two tracks to record a live mix using both VDJ desks. You can also mix two songs into two separate tracks simultaneously with both VDJ desks. Then playback both tracks, and use both VDJ desks to add two more songs into another two separate tracks. You could construct your entire mix this way—two tracks at a time.” The best thing about these methods is that you don’t have to redo an entire mix if it has mistakes you don't want in it.
Furthermore, if you let other DJs hear a mix (which I’ve done many times before) with obvious or numerous mistakes on it, it will reflect on you as a DJ. I know a DJ who had to redo an entire
80-minute mix numerous times until he got his mix “tight” like he wanted it. When I listened to his so called “tight" mix, I heard mistakes that I would consider unacceptable on a mixed cd. When I told him about these mistakes, he said that he knew about them but he didn’t want to redo the entire mix again. I eventually let him hear some of my mixes, he could not believe that they didn’t have any mistakes on them. I explained the multi-track concept to him, and he loved it.
In regards to recording a live mix, would you leave mistakes in a mix if you were able to correct them? Also, when you DJ live, the crowd will not notice most mistakes, even the noticeable mistakes are soon forgotten. However, when you give someone a mixed cd with mistakes. They will be able to hear your mistakes ever time the mix is played.
OO
Some DJs (including me) don’t like to give someone a copy of a mix with mistakes on it. The above method that I explained is just one of several ways to do it. As I stated in my last post, you can use “two tracks to record a live mix using both VDJ desks. You can also mix two songs into two separate tracks simultaneously with both VDJ desks. Then playback both tracks, and use both VDJ desks to add two more songs into another two separate tracks. You could construct your entire mix this way—two tracks at a time.” The best thing about these methods is that you don’t have to redo an entire mix if it has mistakes you don't want in it.
Furthermore, if you let other DJs hear a mix (which I’ve done many times before) with obvious or numerous mistakes on it, it will reflect on you as a DJ. I know a DJ who had to redo an entire
80-minute mix numerous times until he got his mix “tight” like he wanted it. When I listened to his so called “tight" mix, I heard mistakes that I would consider unacceptable on a mixed cd. When I told him about these mistakes, he said that he knew about them but he didn’t want to redo the entire mix again. I eventually let him hear some of my mixes, he could not believe that they didn’t have any mistakes on them. I explained the multi-track concept to him, and he loved it.
In regards to recording a live mix, would you leave mistakes in a mix if you were able to correct them? Also, when you DJ live, the crowd will not notice most mistakes, even the noticeable mistakes are soon forgotten. However, when you give someone a mixed cd with mistakes. They will be able to hear your mistakes ever time the mix is played.
OO
Posted Tue 15 Feb 05 @ 5:24 am
Double O
mcgiver73: “try magix mp3 maker...the 2005 version has all of those features and is user friendly and inexpensive…”
Killabee44, I went to magix.com to research mcgiver73’s software recommendation. Although the software he recommended has some useful features, there is another software called the MAGIX music maker 2005 deLuxe that looks comparable to my Vegas Audio software but at a fraction of the price. Go here: http://site.magix.net/index.php?id=411
Click on the “All Products” tab, “MAGIX music maker 2005 deLuxe” link, and the “How to” option
For only $79.99, it’s worth serious consideration if you want to experiment with multi-track mixing. If you click on the screen shot of the interface, you will see a record button, volume control, pan control, mute button, and solo button on every track—just like my Vegas Audio software. If you look at the tracks, you can see that this software has additional editing tools. Example: if you look at the fourth track that is red in color, you will see a yellow line that gradually inclines to the top of the track. This editing tool should gradually fade in a song. Unfortunately, I didn't see a demo available for you to download. However, if you want to try the software that mcgiver73 recommended, there is a demo available for it.
From researching both products, the MAGIX music maker 2005 deLuxe definitely seems like the best choice. If I’m not mistaken, I’ve seen both products at CompUSA—give the store a call if one is near you. I know you mentioned WaveLab as a possible choice. However, if the MAGIX music maker 2005 deLuxe can give you the same results and save you $470—I would take a chance on it!
http://www.samash.com/catalog/showitem.asp?itemid=30488
In my next post, I will tell you how to use two tracks simultaneously to record a live mix using both VDJ desks. I will also tell you how to correct your mistakes. Since I have a busy schedule Monday-Saturday, my next post will probably occur Sunday. In the mean time, consider getting yourself a copy of MAGIX music maker 2005 deLuxe and learning how to use it.
OO
b.t.w. Thanks for the recommendation mcgiver73!
Killabee44, I went to magix.com to research mcgiver73’s software recommendation. Although the software he recommended has some useful features, there is another software called the MAGIX music maker 2005 deLuxe that looks comparable to my Vegas Audio software but at a fraction of the price. Go here: http://site.magix.net/index.php?id=411
Click on the “All Products” tab, “MAGIX music maker 2005 deLuxe” link, and the “How to” option
For only $79.99, it’s worth serious consideration if you want to experiment with multi-track mixing. If you click on the screen shot of the interface, you will see a record button, volume control, pan control, mute button, and solo button on every track—just like my Vegas Audio software. If you look at the tracks, you can see that this software has additional editing tools. Example: if you look at the fourth track that is red in color, you will see a yellow line that gradually inclines to the top of the track. This editing tool should gradually fade in a song. Unfortunately, I didn't see a demo available for you to download. However, if you want to try the software that mcgiver73 recommended, there is a demo available for it.
From researching both products, the MAGIX music maker 2005 deLuxe definitely seems like the best choice. If I’m not mistaken, I’ve seen both products at CompUSA—give the store a call if one is near you. I know you mentioned WaveLab as a possible choice. However, if the MAGIX music maker 2005 deLuxe can give you the same results and save you $470—I would take a chance on it!
http://www.samash.com/catalog/showitem.asp?itemid=30488
In my next post, I will tell you how to use two tracks simultaneously to record a live mix using both VDJ desks. I will also tell you how to correct your mistakes. Since I have a busy schedule Monday-Saturday, my next post will probably occur Sunday. In the mean time, consider getting yourself a copy of MAGIX music maker 2005 deLuxe and learning how to use it.
OO
b.t.w. Thanks for the recommendation mcgiver73!
Posted Tue 15 Feb 05 @ 9:39 pm
