#custom dvs

The idea of the digital vinyl system was once thought of something akin to a good magic trick.  We all understood the idea behind it – you create a record that transmits a constant signal, you mixer then routes that signal to an external soundcard which can then translate that into a digital movement in position.  The trouble is that none of us could pull this off without knowing the inner workings of a computer program and without programming skills.  Now that there are so many DVS alternatives out there, it makes you wonder if it is still a trade secret how these things work. I’m not saying that Serato’s program can be hacked – but I am saying that all of these DVS systems use a similar technology – which only moderate differences in their GUI and how well they behave.  With so many programmers going at it, it’s likely to drive prices down, while raising ingenuity among creators.  We are at the point where the DVS is no longer rigid and fixed – it can be produced to suit whatever needs you like.  While it may not be the prettiest thing out there, these lookalikes are very functional and much better than the first version of VDJ. http://www.djtechtools.com/2013/04/21/review-zerodebug-d-b-modular-dj-app-for-ipad/

Ever since the first DJ mixers were released to the consumer market, DJs have been screaming for more options and more customizability.  Vestax, like many early mixer makers of the time, did their best to try and implement new and fresh ideas to the hardware industry.  Some were a great success, and others (like panning audio) were simply gimmicks that didn’t last.  What did survive this entire ordeal was really the idea that a DJ wanted his or her mixer and gear to be their way.  As a result, we’ve seen decks, MIDI controllers, and mixer produced in various styles – all to accommodate the wants and needs of one person. In terms of modularity, there is flexibility in how a controller or deck is used in a setup, and there is flexibility within the software for custom MIDI configurations and the like – but there have always been limitations on what you could do in the software.  A new DVS known as the “One” was designed as the first program that actually allowed you to change the way the DVS gui actually looks.  It was born to give Traktor and Serato a run for their money and it might just do the trick. http://djworx.com/the-one-is-finally-here/

The functionality of a DJ’s setup does not rest in the gear itself or what the gear if capable of doing – it lies in the operator, who knows how to use it.  There are still problems with the way DJ gear is produced these days, but rarely does it come down to what the actual hardware or software can do.  The DJ either has too much on his plate to deal with, or he doesn’t know how to use what he is given.  Simply put, there is no DJ system that will satisfy every type of DJ out there.  No matter how configurable or how modular that system is – it will never be perfect. The iPad has become a good platform for DJs due to the fact that these apps can be tweaked by developers to fit our needs, even more so than the big name companies who are trying to innovate their DJ software.  PureDJ is an idea that has been making its way around the internet – and people are actually interested in it.  They are given the tools to basically strip down all the unused features of a DVS, creating their own DVS interface if they wish.  Only time will tell if it gets to be used the way we expect it to. http://djworx.com/puredj-a-stripped-down-approach-from-dj-player/