Loved the comments! Thoughts on using this in a non-DJ application? just me and laptop and sofa and RV
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The Crane isn't designed to sit on your lap, but if you have a table (or any hard, flat surface) in your RV then it should work just fine. It holds my big 17.3" gaming laptop without a problem.
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If you need an adjustable way to elevate a laptop that collapses to nothing, this is the best thing to do it with.
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I use it for my laptop as well. I have a larger laptop that I use for my virtual lab machines. And, I'm still using it. It's as solid as when I bought it a few years ago. This is a quality product. I don't even work or know they people who made it. :) So far, this is the only product I've stood behind all these years.
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I am not a DJ also, work at an office and it works great as a stand up desk or while sitting down. As for the couch and a lounging atmosphere, it isn't that great. It can get pretty awkward.
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Awesome! hmm.. Keep in mind that the base of the stand that would be touching the flat surface is shaped like a "T". I imagine that you're considering using the stand in your lap with the top of the "T" sitting across your thighs and the stem of the "T" sorta under your bum. I just tried this with my crane stand and i find that although the base is fairly stable, the position of my laptop would either be too close or too high no matter how it's adjusted. I also tried flipping the bottom stem the opposite way so, from a profile view, the stand is shaped like a "Z"; in this case it's not very stable because the bottom stem of the "T" is extended out past the couch (might possibly work if you have a couch with a deep seat). Overall, I wouldn't recommend doing this. I can only see this stand as useful if you need your laptop higher than your tabletop or in my case, as a DJ where it elevates my laptop above my mixer case. Maybe you could try searching for a "lap desk" and see if that application might fit your situation better.
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It's possible but you have to config it right within the virtual dj program. It's tricky at first but a quick YouTube tutorial should make it clear. If you have the trial mode of virtual dj it may only work for 10-30 mins then disconnect because you don't have the full version
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Depends on the software you're using. Traktor allows to have it recorded, Virtual DJ too if not mistaken. Remember it is a controller at the end of the day, just like your keyboard/mouse - it is limited to control the software on your laptop.
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I spoke of the basic's of this driver in an earlier post. Briefly: it is not particularly powerful.If you are a seldom user of this sort of driver, I'd suggest doing it the old fashioned way; BY HAND.
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Hello jake .I was also looking for videos on this thing. Couldn't find any, but I went ahead a bought it.i gotta tell you this thing is awesome and sounds great.i dont hire dj for my parties anymore
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I set my system up not to create a digital server simply because while I love music, I do so many other things that I simply want to spin my vinyl collection and enjoy the sound. I don't want at this point to bother with transferring from one medium to another but I would venture to speculate that if your vinyl is in pretty good shape you will be surprised how good the rips will sound with this very inexpensive device. It was developed for people to pipe vinyl to a computer sound card so the processing that occurs seems to take bad signal out and leave behind good sonority. How exactly the circuitry works isn't completely swear because ya gotta remember that this device takes in analogue does something to that signal and puts out a cleaner analogue signal. Whether it's got two simple DACs inside or just analogue filters I really don't know. If you are a fanatic, which is your call, then a device known to produce and output a digital signal into one of the available digital formats might be more up your alley. That device is gonna be pricey. All I can say is that when I spin vinyl that I bought in college over forty years ago and pipe it to my power amp and my big vandersteins, If I close my eyes I can't be sure if it's live or memorex!!!
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Not so much. More of a dj system. Great for parties but overill for home use.
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Works Best with Virtual DJ LE not too well with Serato software, haven't tried with Traktor yet..
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Well, this is just a USB controller, so I use it with my regular PC speakers for DJing practice at home. It is just a 2.1 speaker system with a pretty boomy subwoofer and it works fine for me. Are you asking for home DJing or for filling up a venue with sound? Can't help you with the latter but for the former, any decent PC speakers with a subwoofer should work.
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It works but it requires extensive mapping and research, and you better have a Mac versus a PC. Price is hard to beat though for Dj's just getting their feet wet before taking the next serious step in upgrading their equipment. I would recommend a more compatible external mixer, like one from Traktor.
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not at all man. i bought it and i returned it because i didn't like it. it was too slow to start even a basic software like winamp. so i think you may need to reconsider buying it if u wanna use it for djing
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I own thus set. It's great for home/office use. For an event, depends what you are looking for. Not as good as a real dj equip. Regardless to your question. Stand.
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Believe it or not, we don't use this for music but rather lights. We use a great Mac app called Chameleon. Using the Behringer with that program, yes, we can page over for other settings. Not much help, but there you go. Have you checked YouTube for someone showing theirs off?
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Actually It can be used with traktor, the thing is you have to find the proper configuration for it mapping all the buttons and functions to it. You can try it out see if it works out for you. On virtual DJ its more easier but it all depends on your style
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Keep in mind Sandro and anyone else reading this, that this is how every Audio Interface with this type of smaller use for home or compact studio is setup. So it is not just a Focusrite thing. In other words don't get discouraged on buying this product or one in it's class.
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Thanks Kanje, I will keep that in mind. So far the only gripe I have is the lack of volume. If I could do something about that. Might keep ad a work computer only as I got it at a reduced price.
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I reccomend an external mini mixer. That is what I use to tie in other equipment like another line for another dj, phone, etc. take a look at either at the behringer or Mackie VLZ 402...both are under 100$Rob (DJ Rob-E)