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From:
Garrett McGrath
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Date:
Tue, 2 Sep 2003 15:07:35 -0700
Subject:
Re: [idm] getting started with DJ:ing
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quoted 8 lines I still have a few questions, tho. First of all, how applicable is the> >I still have a few questions, tho. First of all, how applicable is the > >knowledge learned with Traktor to vinyl-spinning? I mean if I get all > >badass > >with Traktor, can I transport all my badassery to actual turntable-DJing, > >or > >do I have to start learning from zero? > > Traktor is prob not the best for DJing anything outside of 4/floor beats.
It
quoted 7 lines tends to get confused even on more heavily syncopated techhouse tracks> tends to get confused even on more heavily syncopated techhouse tracks > because it can't read the waveform enough to interpret the BPM correctly. > IDM beats (like venetian snares, aphex twin, etc) will totally confuse it. > That said, it's still a ton better than any other mp3 DJ tool I've seen. > However, it's not really comparable to using turntables or CD players at > all.... since it's more or less figuring out the BPM for you. Ultimately > turntables would be much more flexible because you're manually adjusting
the
quoted 3 lines start point, speed, etc -- and can mix a much wider variety of music> start point, speed, etc -- and can mix a much wider variety of music > together vs. the somewhat limited palette that Traktor will reliably > beat-match...
also very true. you can get traktor to work reliably with non 4/4 stuff, but it requires individually processing each waveform, setting beat markers, blah blah. your ears are a much better tool for non 4/4 material. --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: idm-unsubscribe@hyperreal.org For additional commands, e-mail: idm-help@hyperreal.org