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Software buying advice.

  • 18-09-2009 12:28am
    #1
    milltown
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,618 ✭✭✭


    The VDJ troubles in my vista thread were, it transpires, down to me using a cracked version and them improving their IP protection. I don't defend piracy but the "console" version that comes with the RMX is pi$$ poor. The time I did spend with the full version has convinced me that it's bloody good software though and I'm ready to get the wallet out.

    But...

    I'm wondering if Traktor might be a better long term bet. It certainly seems to get more press than VDJ. I'm fairly new to the world of midi DJing so laziness steered me towards the software that had native support for my Herc RMX. I found a midi profile in my travels for the RMX on Traktor but never really invested much time in it. I suppose I'm asking if sticking with the native support is the hassle free way to go, and will mismatching (for want of a better word) controller and software be a compromise forever?

    If you were spending your own cold hard cash, would you be spending around €110 on upgrading VDJ to the latest Pro version, or €200 on Traktor Pro?


Comments

  • #2
    Zascar
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 12,781 Mod ✭✭✭✭Zascar


    Traktor pro all the way.

    Traktor pro is a fully fledged professional solution. VDJ is really a wannabe. Do the right thing now, you'll be glad you did.

    I'd say you can get it working fine with the RMX, do a better search and give it a shot.


  • #3
    VinylJunkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,607 ✭✭✭VinylJunkie


    Try all the demo's first.


  • #4
    jtsuited
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,401 ✭✭✭jtsuited


    Gotta say the new Traktor is really really great. I've noticed a lot of the big name dj's have switched over since it came out (and these are the ones without the NI endorsement deals).

    Not to get into a software piracy debate here but I can tell you from experience that while you might get away with using cracked stuff at home, when playing out you want to stay completely legit.

    Traktor Pro has yet to crash on me even once, and I don't think there's any other piece of software I can say that about.

    Well worth the 200 quid imo (which is rare for software).


  • #5
    milltown
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,618 ✭✭✭milltown


    Dang!
    I was almost ready to buy. Now I think I need to spend more time with Traktor and convince myself that it can work the way I want with my controller.

    The chances of me using it anywhere other than my house or maybe a mate's house party are pretty much zero so I doubt a software crash is going to lose me any bookings, but while I might use a bit of dodgy software I do buy what works.


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