Learn To DJ #2: DJing Without A Controller

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[shojin92]

hi phil, so ive just gone and got a soundcard and plugged it into my computer as a short term solution for practice until i can save up enough money.. the problem is im experiencing a huge amount of latency, with significant delays and many pops. im on a macbook pro, and i konw the soundcard works fine because music played from itunes sounds fine.. the monitor sounded awful on virtual dj, so i switched to mixxx which is better but with the pops.. any suggestions as to why this is happening?

[DigitalDJTips]

@shojin92 What sound card are you using?

[brido77]

Another excellent video Phil.

Good work!

[DigitalDJTips]

@brido77 Thanks :)

[DJaksELL]

HI, is it true, that I have to supply my own speakers at certain gigs. I have a small holding in my local area, but I only own surround computer speakers. Should I invest in maybe some JBL's or Yamaha? Also, Is pioneer really the best (with the cdj 2000, also being a digi player)

[DigitalDJTips]

@DJaksELL For Digital gear Pioneer is one of many, and is certainly not out in front. I think owning your own PA is always a good idea :)

[djandywdotcom]

@djandywdotcom but that's 2 much time so we mix if you wanna check out something i've made on the computer just google Andrew Willard Universal ♥ Mastermix

I've been mixing of and on for about 15 years it's my passion and i wanna say this share from DigitalDJTips is very very much appreciated i'm watching all of these tutorials

Thank You!!

[djandywdotcom]

Sometimes i like 2 get away from using a big complicated setup so i have Traktor 2 on my computer for anyone feeling bad about mixing on a computer dont keep working hard dont let anyone bring you down i've felt that before like everyone has 1 time in life but the music heals everyone also i'll say that i could never right a Symphony my self that's complicated so i listen 2 beethoven because he has made Symphony music if you put time in on the computer you could right a Symphony

[briandooner]

@shojin92 if you set it up so your headphones are out of the USB sound card and the mix is outputted from the pc's sound card that should solve it. (it did for me anyways)

[shojin92]

@DigitalDJTips a plug-in usb one which i got on ebay for like 2 quid - i dont know the make but its the same as the one you recommended in one of your articles for djing without a controller

[zeppcakes1]

thanks for the advice. I think I have figured out how to map my buttons. now I just need to decide how I want them arranged