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Beige DJ raporting. (heh, at least I'm not mixin' with Atomic mp3)

My Opera is checking RSS every hour?! I've set it to 15minutes so let's see what will happen.

RSS feeds are not fully functional, some posts are skipped as much as I can tell.

Ableton is really powerfull piece of sw but using it removes the need for practicing beatmatching and even worse, it removes the chance of making errors(as i get it). I like errors, if you remove erors it's like there is noone onstage just a cdplayer with studio-made perfect mix.

Tnx stryd. Pain & trouble here I come. :-)

I did...I always do bfr posting a question. I guess my forum search skill is wery low.

How do you actually mix in ableton?! I thought it can handle loop samaples, not whole songs and beatmatching(pitch/tempo shifting) like "normal" DJ app.

LEDs and power supply-es: http://www.theledlight.com/LED101.html

Back on the problem, as I have decieded to build my MB TDS Controller into the C128D case [and I'm quite satisfied], there were some layout changes. I've added 2 more channels, channel fader and EQ [to be more T3 compatible]. The new layout can be seen HERE As I'm still planing to use encoders [now with jog dials, bkz I have more space] I'm interested in using MB64 [not E version] with 2-8 encoders. WHY: Somewhere on forum I've read that MB64E uses almost all of free memory and i need memory for some of my specific functions. Now please tell me, how hard(and possible) would it be to integrate encoder compatibility in MB64?

Lovely, the inverted core, the custom scanmatrix, the peelage of ALESIS device. Just beautifull, I can't wait to hear that thing used live.

256/512 Buttons That's some scarry thoughts TK.

Pioneer mixer spacing: 30mm between centers

Hm, Final Scratch is a wee-bit overpriced for my taste. About wiki page, how about we open up a page and make some sort of list of ppl that are using DJ-ing software (and what software) and ppl that are up for some wiki write-ing. Arr, what says ye?

Yes, those parts are really easy to get, even we in Serbia have those. And that means that they are really easy to get & cheap. Send us a photo of all mounted along with your mixer pls.

Nice, but.... -where will you fit scratch plates? There is like 6cm of free space. -why T2 only setup? -why 1:1 copy of T2 -why............ Nice encoder button @ the top.

pay_c, why have you been hidin' that from us? :D Im at the 70% of making a full-blown 4 channel TDS3 Controller to find out that it might have some noticable lag. Tnx 4 the info man. That should be put in some quotes section on wiki. This reminds me of the first effects in winamp running on P1 233MHz 32MB SDRAM, with minimum 250ms lag on anything that you do...and you can get used to it an calibrate yourself to the lag, yes. And it is fun.

About using real hardware, I proposed that just so you can get the hang of what layout fits you best, not to get you off the MB, trust me, it is a great andventure. As an example: I went down to the audio gear store and measured the span between EQ knobs and channel faders on Pioneer mixer. I'm not sure for that 688-SRGPHJ3200, I'd need someone else on the forum to confirm that or give you a advice about using the right encoder for jogDial. The biggest power supply, OMG how heavy do you think that mixer of yours should be. As far as xfader and channel faders, you would probably want 4,5-6cm for xfade and 6-10cm for channel faders. Once again you should try and mix on a few different dj mixers [with various lenghts of faders]. Free analogue input pins should be grounded, yes. May I ask, why 5 encoders? What would be the purpose of their?

Everything can be "adjusted". Example, attached. This is a some old fader handle from some old radio which has a opening on the bottom side but it is way to small to fit a handle of radiohm fader. Key answer thermal shrink hose, it is beautiful, and not to mention that it acts like a spring, absorbing fast fader attacks. All that it needs is a piece of metal in the middle of both handles and perfect. Offcourse, this was just the test, it works but I'll probably still be using "real" fader caps as soon as I get my hands on 3-5 of those.

Pepole, anybodey, F1!

[please ask if there is some obscurity] loop mode indication - if VDJ is able to send back MIDI status on such chages [loop in/out, playing, eq lo killed, etc.] than there should be no problem with receiving them a setting DOUT status of specific pin. Since they(Atomix) have their hardware console (as much as I can tell) that function might be available(via sysex probably, IF the console is beeing connected via MIDI (which I doubt)). You should try to connect VDJ<->MIDI Yoke<->MIDIOX and see if enything is sent from the VDJ when you push loop set in. lighted switches(backlit pushbuttons) - the are usually a tincy-wincy bit more expensive that the usual ones. This does not represent a problem until you get to have < 10-15 swithces on your consoles. But If you can afford them that is better solution than a switch+f.pannel-mounted-led pair(if you are building faceplate all by yourself like me). BTW, I'm still not usin' backlit pushbuttons. It is more fun this way. default skin - Well...i hate it, and there is a certain problem that you have pannels that are "tabbed" so you can't replicate onscreen app. C'mon, try to think out of the box a little, look at some real-life mixers, cdplayer+mixer integrated solutions, see what is the best 4 u. Programmers thought how will it look like on the screen and real life & live mixing if relatively different. hdd jog wheel - 1st, the problem is how to detach a hdd motor from it's chasis. 2nd the jog wheel IS supposed to be able to rotate 360deg. Usually encoders (detended or not) are used for jogwheels but There is a post on this forum explaining how to create a encoder from a electro-motor(or step motor). I think that you will drop the idea when you get to the part of making & integrating such jogs into the MB. 12V - Mine runs smoothly on 12V DC, question is how much current draws that BNC lamp. I personally am considering to put two fem.usb connectors and wire them up so you can plug into either of them one usb-led-goosneck-lamp and a bankstick key. (but since I still don't have the need for bankstick this is just an idea) pictures - Bronken links here too, check what is up with thos pics so we can give you usefull advice on pots. But anyway, you don't need al the pots that you can find in VDJ, probably just the ones that have to be turned simultaniously in pairs, with two(or more) hands(ie. Eq pots, filter/effect pots...). sinnsyk encoder, loops - r you trying to replicate some real hardware, eh :-) ? With MBHP there is always a possibility, the only question is are you willing to spend some time pondering.

Hm, for that price, why not fry few SMD chips? The problem with SMD is that you need etched board where for DIP packages a breadboard works fine.

4 any DJ mixer/controller ideas I will be happy to offer support and explanations, downside is that I am not familiar with Virt. DJ but to Traktor (Arr, ye fine app that be!). But I will help as much as I can (maybe even dwnload VDJ in order to give answers). This would be a good time to post some of them. stryd_one is also worth a milion photons as many other membaaz are in the means of willingness to offer wise suggestions/solutions. My advice: Just dont be arogant and pushy and help will pour like honey.

The connector is (as prevoiusly mentioned) D-SUB 25

Let's cut the small-talk and consider the ways of making a something's-going-on indicator. I can imagine one TR(used for switching), R and LED. Anyone that can design this?

~90 keys