I have a macbookpro 15 inch ,but im just using the newest serato & video. no scratch or live ? is this not for me then? cue or loop could be ok. but im not scratching and don't think my keys light up. i've only used serato a few weeks. should i just look up command/short cuts ? and not buy or is it still usefull. thanks. I have a macbookpro 15 inch ,but im just using the newest serato & video. no scratch or live ? is this not for me then? cue or loop could be ok. but im not scratching and don't think my... » Read More I have a macbookpro 15 inch ,but im just using the newest serato & video. no scratch or live ? is this not for me then? cue or loop could be ok. but im not scratching and don't think my keys light up. i've only used serato a few weeks. should i just look up command/short cuts ? and not buy or is it still usefull. thanks. « Show Less
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I would say this is still useful for your cue points EFXs and a lot of other features.
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It's great for shortcuts to set up cues and loops. I use serato dj and does well. You need a light because you won't see the shortcuts on the keyboard. I recommend it.
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Most of the commands will translate to the newer versions of Serato. I previously used it with ITCH but as of late I've been using it with the newest version of Serato DJ and I haven't ran into any issues. As far as the video features this was around before Serato Video, so there aren't any shortcuts displayed for video; so if you are primarily using Serato for music this is a very viable option.
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Please purchase it very useful..i dont use scratch live and its on my mac book right now..
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My wife actually uses this keyboard and she likes it very much. She was a secretary and used to a Selectric. I don't remember any problem installing it but I think there is a switch that you flip if you are using it on a Mac. The instructions were adequate and no problem with installation. After you select IMac on the switch it was plug and play. I use a MACALLY keyboard on my IMac which cost about a third of the Matias Tactile pro and would recommend it but they are hard to find. It does not have the same feel as the Matias but still much better than the toy wireless board that comes with the IMAC. My wife actually uses this keyboard and she likes it very much. She was a secretary and used to a Selectric. I don't remember any problem installing it but I think there is a switch that you flip if you are using it on a Mac. The instructions were adequate and no problem with installation. After you select IMac on the switch it was plug and play. I use a MACALLY keyboard on my IMac which cost about a third of the Matias Tactile pro and would recommend it but they are hard to find. It does not have the same feel as the Matias but still much better than the toy wireless board that comes with... » Read More My wife actually uses this keyboard and she likes it very much. She was a secretary and used to a Selectric. I don't remember any problem installing it but I think there is a switch that you flip if you are using it on a Mac. The instructions were adequate and no problem with installation. After you select IMac on the switch it was plug and play. I use a MACALLY keyboard on my IMac which cost about a third of the Matias Tactile pro and would recommend it but they are hard to find. It does not have the same feel as the Matias but still much better than the toy wireless board that comes with the IMAC. « Show Less
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It depends on what you are going to be mixing. For audio only with Serato most systems will run serato DJ no problem. For video I would suggest a 15" MacBook Pro with the discreet graphics (2 graphics cards). You can get refurbs straight from apple.com. The serato.com forums are a great place for tech support.
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The keyboard for the Mac 13 and 15 are the same. This is the serato cover. I have it and love it makes things easy when djing. Hope this helps
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I'm not 100% sure... I don't believe so. Why would you use pro-tools to dj with? The only thing I would use pro-tools for is to record and master tracks. thats what I use it for along with Logic pro and FL. Pro-tools is the industry standard in Studio recording. not so much as a DJ program. I guess you might be able too if you were to set up some tracks to play but If I were you I would stick with Serato or VDJ pro or Traktor.
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My manual has separate sections for PC and Mac. It would be easy to miss the Mac instructions -- 4 pages in the middle of a 23-page booklet, with all the rest devoted to PC -- but those pages covered everything in Mac-only detail. I bought mine a while ago, and the booklet (and the supplied Audacity program) are out of date. I can't tell you whether an updated manual and program are now included. I can tell you that I updated Audacity on line, for free, and that the settings are in different places than they were in the original version. Similarly, the Mac OS X preferences that you have to set look different than in my copy of the manual.
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It does work for Mac. Anything that is a "class-compliant MIDI controller" will work for any computer operating system as long as there are USB ports.I use it on my 2012 iMac with Logic Pro 9 sometimes. This device was not designed to be used with Logic, but there are programs to use it with on Mac. It was originally designed for use with Ableton, and that program has a Mac version.It cannot make sounds at all. It controls software that makes sound. You should research the software first. It comes with some synths, and it can be used with the Launchpad app on iPad. Professionals are going to use it to perform music live, loop clips, trigger samples, and in some cases as a production tool. It does work for Mac. Anything that is a "class-compliant MIDI controller" will work for any computer operating system as long as there are USB ports.I use it on my 2012 iMac with Logic Pro 9 sometimes. This device was not designed to be used with Logic, but there are programs to use it with on Mac. It was originally designed for use with Ableton, and that program has a Mac version.It cannot make sounds at all. It controls software that makes sound. You should research the software first. It comes with some synths, and it can be used with the Launchpad app... » Read More It does work for Mac. Anything that is a "class-compliant MIDI controller" will work for any computer operating system as long as there are USB ports.I use it on my 2012 iMac with Logic Pro 9 sometimes. This device was not designed to be used with Logic, but there are programs to use it with on Mac. It was originally designed for use with Ableton, and that program has a Mac version.It cannot make sounds at all. It controls software that makes sound. You should research the software first. It comes with some synths, and it can be used with the Launchpad app on iPad. Professionals are going to use it to perform music live, loop clips, trigger samples, and in some cases as a production tool. « Show Less
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It comes with the full serato itch. But u can download the latest serato drivers and serato Dj. From the websites. There is also a firmware update for the controller too. So update. Update. Update. Keeps you rolling with the right software and it's all free with the NS7
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Unfortunately you can not use Serato Scratch Live with this controller - you can however user Serato DJ Intro or Serato DJ with a paid upgrade :)
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Hi, the M44-7 is actually one of the best scratch cartridges out there - many scratch DJs will use the 447 exclusively ... so definitely this is one of the best choices out there for turntabalism, beat juggling and scratching.Please let me know if you have any other questions, I will do my best to assist you.JenniferMillennium Worldwide
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I'm still using this keyboard, I find the keys ever so slightly firmer. They also seem to be ever so slightly more contoured.Texture is fine, but is less 'rubbery' than a regular Mac keyboard. The most-used keys have smoothed out a bit; they start out with a slightly matte finish and touch, but over time this has smoothed out. This isn't much of a problem as the contour is perfectly fine - it's not like I'm slipping off the keys.Spacing is very close, and it's quite comfortable moving from this keyboard to one of my 2 other 'regular' Mac keyboards. The angle is fine for me, but I must point out it's fairly low and it's fixed. I'm still using this keyboard, I find the keys ever so slightly firmer. They also seem to be ever so slightly more contoured.Texture is fine, but is less 'rubbery' than a regular Mac keyboard. The most-used keys have smoothed out a bit; they start out with a slightly matte finish and touch, but over time this has smoothed out. This isn't much of a problem as the contour is perfectly fine - it's not like I'm slipping off the keys.Spacing is very close, and it's quite comfortable moving from this keyboard to one of my 2 other 'regular' Mac keyboards. The angle is fine... » Read More I'm still using this keyboard, I find the keys ever so slightly firmer. They also seem to be ever so slightly more contoured.Texture is fine, but is less 'rubbery' than a regular Mac keyboard. The most-used keys have smoothed out a bit; they start out with a slightly matte finish and touch, but over time this has smoothed out. This isn't much of a problem as the contour is perfectly fine - it's not like I'm slipping off the keys.Spacing is very close, and it's quite comfortable moving from this keyboard to one of my 2 other 'regular' Mac keyboards. The angle is fine for me, but I must point out it's fairly low and it's fixed. « Show Less
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this keyboard sucks for gaming... seriously! I don't know what its is good for hit the cat with?? It does not remember the state it was last in so every reboot required reactivating the lights. The key to illuminate was print screen / scroll lock which screwed up some other applications that i used when i was turning it on or off. I bought a Logitech illuminated K740. The illumination works great and it remembers the state of the lighting. It also is flat and the keys are easy to see / use. I play BF4 so this works great although i use a Logitech g13 with that also. But games like Far cry 3 work great. good luck this keyboard sucks for gaming... seriously! I don't know what its is good for hit the cat with?? It does not remember the state it was last in so every reboot required reactivating the lights. The key to illuminate was print screen / scroll lock which screwed up some other applications that i used when i was turning it on or off. I bought a Logitech illuminated K740. The illumination works great and it remembers the state of the lighting. It also is flat and the keys are easy to see / use. I play BF4 so this works great although i use a Logitech g13 with that also. But games like Far cry 3... » Read More this keyboard sucks for gaming... seriously! I don't know what its is good for hit the cat with?? It does not remember the state it was last in so every reboot required reactivating the lights. The key to illuminate was print screen / scroll lock which screwed up some other applications that i used when i was turning it on or off. I bought a Logitech illuminated K740. The illumination works great and it remembers the state of the lighting. It also is flat and the keys are easy to see / use. I play BF4 so this works great although i use a Logitech g13 with that also. But games like Far cry 3 work great. good luck « Show Less
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i have a 17 inch Macbook Pro(think its the 2nd most recent generation) & a new 15.4 inch Macbook Pro. (i dont need both so my neice gets the older one for school). I love them both! The main difference (to me at least) is the new one has a much brighter crisper display. A problem tho is a little reflection from the illuminated keyboard on the glossy screen. Not a dealbreak but annoying. Still not sure if i prefer the new b/w design or the old all silver. Well thats personal taste of course. Oh & the keyboard is softer(thats good!) to the touch onthe newer one. I think youll be happy with either&(as Macs are so pricey) maybe go with the older if you get a good deal! hope this helps, jon i have a 17 inch Macbook Pro(think its the 2nd most recent generation) & a new 15.4 inch Macbook Pro. (i dont need both so my neice gets the older one for school). I love them both! The main difference (to me at least) is the new one has a much brighter crisper display. A problem tho is a little reflection from the illuminated keyboard on the glossy screen. Not a dealbreak but annoying. Still not sure if i prefer the new b/w design or the old all silver. Well thats personal taste of course. Oh & the keyboard is softer(thats good!) to the touch onthe newer one. I think youll be happy with... » Read More i have a 17 inch Macbook Pro(think its the 2nd most recent generation) & a new 15.4 inch Macbook Pro. (i dont need both so my neice gets the older one for school). I love them both! The main difference (to me at least) is the new one has a much brighter crisper display. A problem tho is a little reflection from the illuminated keyboard on the glossy screen. Not a dealbreak but annoying. Still not sure if i prefer the new b/w design or the old all silver. Well thats personal taste of course. Oh & the keyboard is softer(thats good!) to the touch onthe newer one. I think youll be happy with either&(as Macs are so pricey) maybe go with the older if you get a good deal! hope this helps, jon « Show Less
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Hey Adam! I have done a bit of "digital audio recording" myself on Logic Express 9. I have managed to do this on an early 2008 white macbook (2.1GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 1GB RAM, and a 120 GB 5400 rpm). I ran into a few problems with the hard drive being to slow and the application crashing because I didn't have enough RAM. Though I never ran into problems with the processor, and there is a reason for this. Recording software doesn't rely on the processor as much as it does the RAM and hard disk speed. A 2.4 GHz i5 is plenty for your needs. The things you should pay attention to are RAM, which this computer has 4 GB of (unless you are recording/mixing more than 7 or 8 tracks this will be plenty). It is expandable to 16 gb, which is probably enough RAM to handle time travel. And the hard drive speed...which if you manage your computers files well, and don't let it get all bogged down like a ...*gulp* WinDoWs ComPuTRe...then you will be ok ;). Basically what im getting at is that the i5 model will work just fine n' dandy, and as for the i7? You would just be buying a higher capacity, graphically faster (video games, videos, making shapes with the mouse pointer, the list goes on) laptop that has a better resale value. Hope this helped. -Andy
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I wish I had some dark paste, because I have dark colored floors. I've been using the light paste on mine. But my guess is, unless you have serious scratches on your light floor, the dark paste shouldn't affect your color. It would only do that if there was a scratch to penetrate. Otherwise, it's just a wax finish
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It is definitely helpful. You need to cut the individual letters out and stick them over the regular keyboard letters, but once they are on there they won't come off and for a person like me who has a low vision disability it definitely is great. The paste-on letters are the same size as on the MAC keyboard. The only difference is the keys are placed closer together than a regular keyboard so the MAC keyboard looks smaller but the size of the letters (keys) are the same so you will be able to use the paste-on ones except for the space bar sticker which you will have to cut a little off of each side. It is definitely helpful. You need to cut the individual letters out and stick them over the regular keyboard letters, but once they are on there they won't come off and for a person like me who has a low vision disability it definitely is great. The paste-on letters are the same size as on the MAC keyboard. The only difference is the keys are placed closer together than a regular keyboard so the MAC keyboard looks smaller but the size of the letters (keys) are the same so you will be able to use the paste-on ones except for the space bar sticker which you will have to cut a little off of... » Read More It is definitely helpful. You need to cut the individual letters out and stick them over the regular keyboard letters, but once they are on there they won't come off and for a person like me who has a low vision disability it definitely is great. The paste-on letters are the same size as on the MAC keyboard. The only difference is the keys are placed closer together than a regular keyboard so the MAC keyboard looks smaller but the size of the letters (keys) are the same so you will be able to use the paste-on ones except for the space bar sticker which you will have to cut a little off of each side. « Show Less
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Hi Irvin:I am a new owner of the Numark NS6, and since Serato ITCH doesn't support Windows 8 right now, it will support Virtual DJ, which is how I'm using it today. The only thing is you'll need a USB controller (I have the Behringer UCA202 - the most inexpensive one on the market today). Also, you'll need to download ASIO driver from the Virtual DJ website.Lastly, you'll need Virtual DJ Pro (full version0 to work with the NS6. If you go this route get back with me and I'll show you how to get tons of music for pennies-on-a-dollar.