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Topic: VDJ 5 Trial & Database issues

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Hi,

I am new to this software and just downloaded the trial to play with. I read something about possible database corruptions and would like to know
what files, beside my MP3, are to be backed up to avoid any trouble. I figured before I buy myself into Database trouble I throughly test this software.
Nothing sucks more than having to re-scan the HD, it may only take a day or two...

At this point I have no HW controller yet, but I am eyeballing the VESTAX VCI-100 as it makes a solid first impression. I am just an amateur bedroom
DJ and I am not going to do any live stuff with it. All I want to do is creating my own mixes for my own use, so the mix will be dumped straight back to HD.

So far VDJ leaves a good impression, I like it, seems great for even casual use.

Thanks VDJ Team



 
Posted Mon 31 Dec 07 @ 7:19 pm
Hi There,
Virtual DJ doesn't mess with your MP3 files, so there is no chance of VDJ losing them (but it is a good idea to back-up your music files in the event of a HD failure). VDJ scans each track and stores that information in a "database.xml" file which you can easily back-up, VDJ uses one database file per HD (that contains music you use in VDJ).

(the database.XML file is located under my documents> Virtual DJ> VirtualDJ Database v5.xml. That's the default location on the drive VDJ is installed on.

I've been using Virtual DJ since 2003, and I can honestly say I haven't had a database corruption in VDJ for years, and if you do you can fix it internally with the "Database fix" option under the browser tab in options.

The Vestax VCI-100 is a product which I'd recommend, although it's not yet supported in VDJ (I hope it soon will). The VCI-100 is a pro level controller and doesn't have an onboard soundcard, you could get a Numark Total control (Natively supported & perfect for home use) and Pro level DJ soundcard (HQ outputs/inputs) for the price of the VCI-100, so that's something you may want to consider.

I hope this helps.
 
Hi Bagpuss,

thanks for your input, I am going to use some PCI optical TOSlink audio interface card for now besides a SB for monitoring. All my MP3 are 320k coded
so I care for good audio quality. So far I have done some experimenting with the HD recording out of VDJ and initially I was not to thrilled about
the sound quality until I figured the performance - quality slider was off a bit, then it sounded great.
If this works out ok, I may be considering some firewire audio interface as I am going to use VDJ with a SONY Laptop.

As I understand someone put a MIDI mapper for the VDJ / VCI-100 together, gas that been tested already here ?

Thanks
 
Glad to hear of someone else who appreciates audio quality, sure you don't want to be a working DJ? :)

I've not heard much about the mapper available on the website, but it can't be as good as having native support (which I believe is on its way soon).
 
Hi Bagpuss,

hehe, nah, to old 4 that :D Sweet, looking forward to the native support for the VESTAX.
BTW, nice playlist selection you've got, seems we are pretty much on the same wave length.
Currently I enjoying electro as well as house.

Anyway, is the PM available here ?




 
Yes it is, but I think (I might be wrong here) that it's disabled for non-licensed users, sadly.

So you better hurry up and get that license :).
 


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