Suite Abyss 08/15/09

[dvlsadvct]

Do you think if I made mistakes during my set people thought they were pre-programmed so I could try to "prove" I was spinning live? I mean, I am on a laptop and it totally mixes and everything for me. *rolls eyes

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[r3clu23]

I actually loaded a different track into my TSP and it cut the song off and started the new one. Needless to say people were all like "Awwwwwwwww" So, the floor started to clear, and the song I loaded into the player made them turn their heads and come back out. So, I can say my shit isn't automated.

Thou, I need to poke around to get it to automate when I go away for any particular reason, and get a TSI file for my VCI that I actually like.

[dvlsadvct]

I just have a bunch of mini mixes, about 10 or 15 minutes long, though I used to have those on CDs too. It's mainly for when I'm in a crowded venue and need to use the can and can't get away. Or I just load in the extended mix of something and it's 15 minutes long, heh.

I just build all of TSI's. I'm never spinning long enough these days to have to care about automation. I always wanted to play with the Native Mix recorder but never had a chance.

[r3clu23]

I'm not allowed by the promoter to play "ANY" remixes or extended versions on my own, unless someone requested it.

As for making TSI files, I have no clue where to start with building one. I may have to start my google-nator up and start researching.

Same here with trying to play with NMR, I'm more centered on learning the software, and taking my time with it. I don't want to overwhelm myself.

[dvlsadvct]

For the sake of my sanity, I'm going to refrain from commenting on your first statement. I have never, in my short career as a DJ, been told I can't play anything as long as the dance floor keeps moving. *shrug* More power to you, though.

Well, the best system I have for TSI files is to decide what functions I want this one to cover the others don't. For example, do I want better effect control, or cue jumping built into my basic transport control, or more advanced looping. And then I map the basic functions, and then start. Modifiers kind of make everything more detailed and complicated, yet fulfilling and powerful.

Also, I've started using Bomes for MIDI Translation, allowing me a whole lot more detailed work in my setup.

It's gotta be slow going. When I first got TSP the first thing I did was dive right into modifiers to figure out how they work. And now I'm slowly fighting through effects. Once I figure the best structures out I'm set :)

[nixonagogo]

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