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Who is running it? How does it work?
 
Posted Mon 19 Mar 07 @ 11:58 pm
anewsome wrote :
Who is running it? How does it work?


I just did a fresh re-install of xp, but I'm contemplating trying out vista.

I may Boot Camp vista on here this week but I have to clear off some space on my hard drive first because vista is SUCH a lean and efficient OS. *cough* bloatware *cough". =)

I've seen the reports of how "good" it is compared to xp. That's like saying, "This is great! This case of the bubonic plague is so much more bareable!".

I may just wait until Mac OS X Leopard gets released shortly though to try out vista.

Then it'll be just like having Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard 2007 and Mac OS X 10.0 Cheetah 2001 (vista) on my Mac! =P

vista will be a "fun, blast to the past"... without the fun of course.

Leopard will be a HUGE leap into the OS future though. ;)

- VT ConQuest
(Visual Turntablist)


 
Posted Tue 20 Mar 07 @ 4:11 am
I'm using xp via bootcamp on my MBP C2D 2GB 160GB X1600 256MB. The operating system runs well. VDJ runs just OK.

Conquest, I hope you're not considering replacing XP for vista on your main performance machine. From what I hear, media apps run like s#it on vista. Since I'm pretty sure we use the same computer (or close), would you mind sharing a picture of your vdj performance pane? what soundcard are you using?

The two problems I currently face with my MBP/Bootcamp/XP/VDJ rig is that you are limited to using DVI or VGA for your video output. The apple s-video dongle only works in OS X. Also, if I try to play videos without my maya44 or serato box as the soundcard (using the internal card), I get some very weird audio stutters and video hangups. I would only use the internal card for a previewing tracks at home (not at gigs) but the problem is still annoying.

 
Posted Tue 20 Mar 07 @ 7:16 am
lajolladjs wrote :
Conquest, I hope you're not considering replacing XP for vista on your main performance machine. From what I hear, media apps run like s#it on vista.


Well NOW I'm not! You scared me! =P

Nah, I was just gonna install it to test it out and then dump it back to xPee before a performance.

lajolladjs wrote :
Since I'm pretty sure we use the same computer (or close), would you mind sharing a picture of your vdj performance pane? what soundcard are you using?


I'm just using an MK2 for right now until the Numark sound card comes out. Then I'll get a midi mixer like the Mackie d.4 and some 3rd gen vinyl.

lajolladjs wrote :
The two problems I currently face with my MBP/Bootcamp/XP/VDJ rig is that you are limited to using DVI or VGA for your video output. The apple s-video dongle only works in OS X.


It works with a scan converter. I have to get one of those this week because a weekly Saturday club that me and my turntablist partner Jimnastyc start this week has all of their projectors and displays connected via composite RCA video to 1 main controller box.

lajolladjs wrote :
Also, if I try to play videos without my maya44 or serato box as the soundcard (using the internal card), I get some very weird audio stutters and video hangups. I would only use the internal card for a previewing tracks at home (not at gigs) but the problem is still annoying.


Anesome's probably better suited to answer that one since he uses an SSL card.
 
Posted Tue 20 Mar 07 @ 9:02 am


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