Have you tried something like Mixx and a MIDI controller of some sort? I really don’t know all that much about the minutiae of DJing, but a friend used to DJ parties a lot with just his laptop and Mixx and that was like 20 years ago or somesuch.
Mixxx is alright but I prefer the robustness and simplicity of Serato. And my turntables technically are MIDI controllers. Fully digital and no needle or DVS interface needed. But spins and behaves just like real vinyl. I don’t like controllers with static jogwheels, which limits my selection when it comes to MIDI hardware. I’ve considered real turntables but they are out of my budget. And they can be finicky when using them with DJ software.
Ah, I can understand that. Interface can make or break it for sure. I just play my guitars straight into a tube amp 99% though I use a piece of software to convert the guitar signal into MIDI for playing synths the other 1% of the time, so DJ equipment and workflow are outside my area of expertise. Just recall my friend doing DJ stuff and no one ever questioned the setup and everyone seemed to have a good time :)
Have you tried something like Mixx and a MIDI controller of some sort? I really don’t know all that much about the minutiae of DJing, but a friend used to DJ parties a lot with just his laptop and Mixx and that was like 20 years ago or somesuch.
Mixxx is alright but I prefer the robustness and simplicity of Serato. And my turntables technically are MIDI controllers. Fully digital and no needle or DVS interface needed. But spins and behaves just like real vinyl. I don’t like controllers with static jogwheels, which limits my selection when it comes to MIDI hardware. I’ve considered real turntables but they are out of my budget. And they can be finicky when using them with DJ software.
Ah, I can understand that. Interface can make or break it for sure. I just play my guitars straight into a tube amp 99% though I use a piece of software to convert the guitar signal into MIDI for playing synths the other 1% of the time, so DJ equipment and workflow are outside my area of expertise. Just recall my friend doing DJ stuff and no one ever questioned the setup and everyone seemed to have a good time :)