VirtualDJ - Some Suggestions to begginers

PRO InfinityMember since 2004

1.
1,. think about what gear you will want to use / need

The minimum requirement to run Virtual DJ is:
PIII 850 MhZ computer
1024x768 SVGA video
DirectX compatible soundcard
512 MB RAM
20 MB free on the hard-drive

The recommended configuration is:
PIV 3 GhZ computer
1024x768 SVGA video
4.1 DirectX compatible soundcard (with front and rear separate outputs)
1024 MB RAM
200 MB free on the hard-drive

now which sound card should i get ?

for basic mixing as a home user with no previewing of the next track your built in card will be fine

but if your looking for preview and more options i would recomend you try the mk2 dj console when getting into mixing its simple to use and very robust

what controler should i get?
http://www.virtualdj.com/forums/59875/Hardware_Technical_Support/ultimate_guide_to_controllers.html
have a read of this ;)

if you go for an mk2

have a read of these advices for best proformance :
http://www.virtualdj.com/forums/58120/Hardware_Technical_Support/Guide_To_set_up_tcv_with_mk2_console__)_.html

http://www.virtualdj.com/forums/55495/Hardware_Technical_Support/To_All_Hercules_MK2_Users_-_Powered_HUB_tip_for_crackles_in_VDJ_4.html

http://www.virtualdj.com/forums/45484/Hardware_Technical_Support/Hercules_MK2_with_EXTERNAL_MIXER_setup_for_VDJ3_and_VDJ_4.html

2.

now aquire a legal copy of virtual dj

using a cracked copy is very unprofesional and in a way i feel shows u prehaps do not have a passion for your work if you are not willing to invest in it

like many things you get back what you put in

if you use a crack you will open your pc to viruses and spywares aslo which are added by the crackers
as they dont crack things just for fun u know;)

now there are two main edtions as such

the mk2 comes with its own edition called dj console edtion (home edtion with a few extras)

for more info on it go here

http://www.virtualdj.com/products/djcedition.html

to upgrade to pro

http://www.virtualdj.com/purchase/discount.html

aslo the ion mixing pack which will be available

The two main editions

pro edtion : http://www.virtualdj.com/purchase/

home edtion www.ejay.com or www.ejay.co.uk (mixstation 3)

you can get a discount to pro when you feel ready if you buy mixstation 3

to work out what is in each version check this

http://www.virtualdj.com/products/comparison.html

now your a paid member

you can gain acess to different things :

home users can download skins and plugins marked home users

pro users have acess to all plugins and skins

and the radio forum and the ability to apply to join radio

now lets talk a bit about what is here to help you

u got the mix lessons forum with many topics on mixing teqnuie

http://www.virtualdj.com/forums/15/Mix_lessons.html

u have the music discussion forum to get ideas on songs to mix

and help you find your style

http://www.virtualdj.com/forums/16/Music_discussion.html

now if i have a problem never fear if you are a PAID member i will help you ;) and so will all the other kind users here

for software issues:

go here
http://www.virtualdj.com/forums/20/Software_Technical_Support.html

for hardware issues u go here :

http://www.virtualdj.com/forums/31/Hardware_Technical_Support.html

if u fancy a chat on a general topic to do with djing preferably :
http://www.virtualdj.com/forums/30/General_Discussion.html

a good website on mixing tips

is

http://www.discjockey101.com/mixing.html

u should aslo consider joining their 4 times a year newletter with news and tips here

http://www.discjockey101.com/

its free and very helpful after being introduced to the website by the wonderful dj in norway i have personaly learned alot about mixing

aslo if you are a home user or above i have posted alot of helpful info for you in my blog

http://www.virtualdj.com/blog/skyfxl/

if you need any help my msn is on my blog aslo for homeusers and above aslo

to conclude the best step you can make is to buy a legal stable copy

Hope this helps

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