Native Instruments TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO Review

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(More customer reviews)I use Traktor Scratch Probably 5-6 times a week working on new mixes in my studio and performing for crowds and it hasn't crashed on me a single time, and this is using Windows 7 with my Dell Studio XPS 1640 with 4gig of RAM. The sound quality coming from the Audio 8 DJ is crisp and clear with very very low latency. I have used Torq, Serato Scratch Live and now Traktor Scratch Pro and I can say for spinning house/electro I like Traktor the best. For hip hop I do like Serato Scratch, something about having the wave forms side by side heading in the same direction makes it easier for me. But you really don't need it for House music. Having the capability of 4 tracks is epic when I'm playing samples or acapellas over another track. Also having 4 effects units that can work in a chain is pretty cool too. The digital vinyl is incredibly accurate, although I do like Serato's accuracy a little better, they're still both very very good.
You can midi assign just about every function in this program. What's nice too is using modifiers, a MIDI assigned key or button doesn't have to be used for the same function. Using combinations of keys/buttons you can have one button/key/knob perform multiple tasks, such as Dry/Wet or scrolling through the effects list.
Overall I have very very few complaints with this program, and the complaints I have are minor. In my opinion this is the best DVS on the market. There's a reason DJ's like Sharam, Pete Tong, Carl Cox, Umek, and Nick Fanciulli all use this program.

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Native Instruments TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO is built on the same hardware components as its predecessor, TRAKTOR SCRATCH, and is professional in every area. The TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO DJ system is built to last and made 100% for the club, providing rock-solid and reliable components, from the Audio 8 DJ Interface to the supplied control media and cables.TRAKTOR PROTRAKTOR PRO allows you to mix digital files on four decks, using the high-quality internal mixer or external hardware, and an incredible effects suite. It elevates your mix by integrating industry-standard workflows into a redesigned user interface,along with automatic beat-grinding of tracks, advanced beat detection, sync lock, and more. Among its other features are 21 professional effects, auto loop, a full-featured 4-channel mixer that emulates the Xone: 92, real-time track management, and supports multiple MIDI controllers and assignments.Audio 8 DJ InterfaceThe beating heart of TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO, this interface has incredible connectivity, super high-end audio quality, convenient status LEDs, and a rock solid, compact design. It has 8 high-gain outputs (4 x stereo) for mixing up to 4 decks via an external DJ mixer, or for routing signals to outboard effects. It also has 8 inputs for hooking up 2 turntables, 2 DJ CD players, or 2 turntable/CD decks, plus outboard gear and/or a microphone. It has MIDI In/Out, and a USB socket to connect to your Mac or PC for even more options. The Audio 8 DJ Interface uses Cirrus Logic AD/DA converters with 24-bit/96kHz resolution for high-quality sound; has ultra-low latency drivers; a high-gain headphone output with volume controller and source selector; and 20 status LEDs on top to provide full visual control.Control MediaTRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO closes the gap between digital and analog DJing. The control signal is formatted onto special CDs and vinyl, and feels like the digital file is cut into the wax. The media has a 2kHz carrier frequency, which offers twice as much tracki

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IMusic Tools Review

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(More customer reviews)Better then spending a ton of money at Best Buy. Works great for transfering music from your ipod to your computer.. NOTE* When using this..if you have music on your computer, it will put in another folder that you have you re-arrange before putting on your ipod. if you're like me and like things organized, then it can be a project. WELL worth the money!!! LOVE IT!

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iMusic Tools EssentialsTMIf you only knew what your iPod® can do!Simple to use features make the most of your iPod's potential. Easily organize your music any way you want from your desktop or laptop PC. Customize folder and file names, transfer music files, organize playlists and folders, edit song properties, search for songs on your PC and transfer them directly into your iTunes, plus so much more!

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Samplitude Music Studio 14 Review

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(More customer reviews)After buying a new Dell PC in early 2009, I decided it's time to try my songwriting/Home recording chops on MIDI. I had everything I needed-A keyboard with MIDI (Via USB)support, an internet at my fingertips that seemed to have tons of free VST effects and VSTI virtual instruments and now, a PC that could handle it.After getting my feet wet with Reaper, a friend told me about a program he had called Samplitude Music Studio 14. At the time, I was considering either this or Mixcraft 4.2. What attracted me to both was the library of virtual instruments in each for the price (below $100.00). I did alot of research into both programs and picked Samplitude.
As this was my first real excursion into MIDI, I had alot to learn. When I recieved the software I had a time installing it. After taking about 5 minutes installing all of the components, I got an error message which was vague explaining that the program couldn't start due to security reasons. I emailed their online support who sent me an Unlock code, which didn't work. So I joined their online support forum. Nice guys, but I suspect most are German and can't understand or communicate well in English. It just so happened that, fortunately my aforementioned friend was also a member of the forum and advised me to turn off my McAfee Security suite before installing, which finally allowed me to launch the program. Well, the first thing I started doing was playing with the sound library. There are many to choose from. Most contained in a module called VITA, created by Yellow Tools, but there's also a "trial" version of Sampletank which also has some decent sounds. Long story short, the "rock" sounds, ie drums, guitars,basses, keyboards and synths are GREAT!! In fact, there are so many synths that I really haven't scratched the surface of what I can do with them. Like their hardware counterparts, you can use factory presets or program your own sounds by manuipulating the virtual knobs and switches, which is really cool. These are mostly models of analogue synths. Naturally, it will except most free VSTs you can find online too, but the other sounds like horns and strings in this program don't pass the realistic test at all. The mixer is superior including the Vintage Effects Suite, which is a series of "footpedal" effects, but you can use them on anything you want and includes Flanger, Delay, Chorus, Phaser and Distortion. And again, you can use your own. Well, last May, I bought the other choice, Mixcraft, and the sound library on that is unreal. String sounds which are very realistic, horns and brass which are much better. But I'm not sorry I bought Samplitude because there are some features of that program that are better than Mixcraft, so I use them together in projects and so far it's worked quite well. I have three "Hybrid" projects where I import/export the sounds via wav files back and forth between programs. Hey, this is digital. No loss of fidelity. So I have two MIDI programs where one's insufficiencies are made up by the other, which is great. Best of both worlds with a total price tag of about $150.00, which isn't bad at all. I'm happy!

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Samplitude Music Studio 14 is the top-grade solution for professional music production on your PC – ideal for bands and musicians, podcasters and multimedia artists.

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