sleeperawaken
Note: I haven't been to any of the vdj8 tutorial labs.... so I'm just loading up and trying it... without reading the manual....LOL
First Impression: I don't have it hooked up to my mixer rack... it's just sitting on the counter right now, playing through the really crappy computer speakers, so I can't speak on sound, but am excited to hook it up with what people have been saying :) I was concerned about the browser section for a bit, because that was one of the big selling points for VDJ when I purchased it. I like my sidelist & my playlist both. I mix the music myself, but I like my sidelist for "ideas" and a place to put requests when I want them available quickly. I like my playlist primarily for two things: 1) For an automix list of tracks, say for dinner music during a reception, or maybe to mix a couple of songs at a party when I need to make a... umm.... personal trip, or a place to put tracks in the order I want to play them, as on one of my midi mixer setups, I have a button mapped on each midi (stanton scs.1d) to load the next track from the playlist... so if I am trying to do a planned remix of sorts, and need to load that next track NOW, and not fiddle with the mouse, it works great. After fiddling for a bit, I discovered that indeed the playlist is there, but now called automix, and so is my precious side list... and I think I like how it's organized. I would kind of like to atleast still have the option to view both windows at the same time, but I should be able to map some midi button I would assume to scroll between the two quickly?
Look and feel of the 4 deck mixing skin. It looks great :) Not sure how I feel about the grey, but overall, I think it does look a bit clearer and cleaner on the top portion. I do like the layout quite well.
I am wondering where that wave editing window that kind of had that mixmeister look to it, that we saw in the videos promoting vdj8, and where that full screen browser window went, but I have not read the manual yet, so I guess I should do that now...LOL
First Impression: I don't have it hooked up to my mixer rack... it's just sitting on the counter right now, playing through the really crappy computer speakers, so I can't speak on sound, but am excited to hook it up with what people have been saying :) I was concerned about the browser section for a bit, because that was one of the big selling points for VDJ when I purchased it. I like my sidelist & my playlist both. I mix the music myself, but I like my sidelist for "ideas" and a place to put requests when I want them available quickly. I like my playlist primarily for two things: 1) For an automix list of tracks, say for dinner music during a reception, or maybe to mix a couple of songs at a party when I need to make a... umm.... personal trip, or a place to put tracks in the order I want to play them, as on one of my midi mixer setups, I have a button mapped on each midi (stanton scs.1d) to load the next track from the playlist... so if I am trying to do a planned remix of sorts, and need to load that next track NOW, and not fiddle with the mouse, it works great. After fiddling for a bit, I discovered that indeed the playlist is there, but now called automix, and so is my precious side list... and I think I like how it's organized. I would kind of like to atleast still have the option to view both windows at the same time, but I should be able to map some midi button I would assume to scroll between the two quickly?
Look and feel of the 4 deck mixing skin. It looks great :) Not sure how I feel about the grey, but overall, I think it does look a bit clearer and cleaner on the top portion. I do like the layout quite well.
I am wondering where that wave editing window that kind of had that mixmeister look to it, that we saw in the videos promoting vdj8, and where that full screen browser window went, but I have not read the manual yet, so I guess I should do that now...LOL
geposted Sun 11 May 14 @ 11:48 am
AsTheDJ
Ok it work on my 10.9.2 with NO issues the music all there the skin LOOK nice and run Smooth VERY low CPU uses LOVE that sound cleaner. ( VDJ-8 free ) can't wait when VDJ-8 come out LOOK GOOd Guys ( O that File system /folder structure has a alot going on can you make the font bolder then the File/search results )
geposted Sun 11 May 14 @ 12:13 pm
DJRobbiep79
just started using VDJ 8 and noticed this on mix lab V3.1 skin unless it's taken it from my VDJ 7 skins and not yet laced on the skin correctly.
geposted Sun 11 May 14 @ 12:24 pm
DJRobbiep79
also, when playing a track I press stop/cue and the track carries on playing.
geposted Sun 11 May 14 @ 12:25 pm
agmd
Hi all,
The FX section seems wanting - was really hoping for pre/post fade fx, and more fx too - seeing all the options that are available for fx manipulation, seems it's shipped with stock standard. AND - the old ones I had downloaded, don't seem to work - is that right?
The FX section seems wanting - was really hoping for pre/post fade fx, and more fx too - seeing all the options that are available for fx manipulation, seems it's shipped with stock standard. AND - the old ones I had downloaded, don't seem to work - is that right?
geposted Sun 11 May 14 @ 12:25 pm
PhantomDeejay
Not all older skins work correctly with V8. Especially skins with elements on the left/right side of the browser
geposted Sun 11 May 14 @ 12:26 pm
Dan (djtouchdan)
Skins will need to be updated to work flawlessly with VDJ8.
Mixlab was designed for version 5, so it is no surprise that it isn't working correctly.
Mixlab was designed for version 5, so it is no surprise that it isn't working correctly.
geposted Sun 11 May 14 @ 12:27 pm
Adion
sleeperawaken wrote :
I would kind of like to atleast still have the option to view both windows at the same time, but I should be able to map some midi button I would assume to scroll between the two quickly?
Yes,
sideview "sidelist" and sideview "automix" actions can be used to switch.
It's also possible to enable the function "showHorizontalSidelist" in options, which brings back the v7-style sidelist.
geposted Sun 11 May 14 @ 12:29 pm
Djay_7
Looking really slick guys!! Loving how smooth and low on CPU this new version seems to be, and the sound quality is awesome too!!
My only little snipe is the font sizing.. If it's a short file name, then it looks great and is really readable, but if it's a long name, I know it scrolls nicely, but it also changes the width of the font to narrow, so it's not very legible on my laptop.. could use a way to turn this on/off? (might be ok for people with larger monitors, as it's quite readable on my main machine with 24" monitor)
My only little snipe is the font sizing.. If it's a short file name, then it looks great and is really readable, but if it's a long name, I know it scrolls nicely, but it also changes the width of the font to narrow, so it's not very legible on my laptop.. could use a way to turn this on/off? (might be ok for people with larger monitors, as it's quite readable on my main machine with 24" monitor)
geposted Sun 11 May 14 @ 12:43 pm
Djay_7
Just checked out the "Track Cleaner".. is there a reason why we need to double click to move the cursor position?, or could this be changed to a single click?
geposted Sun 11 May 14 @ 12:46 pm
PhantomDeejay
Djay_7 wrote :
Looking really slick guys!! Loving how smooth and low on CPU this new version seems to be, and the sound quality is awesome too!!
My only little snipe is the font sizing.. If it's a short file name, then it looks great and is really readable, but if it's a long name, I know it scrolls nicely, but it also changes the width of the font to narrow, so it's not very legible on my laptop.. could use a way to turn this on/off? (might be ok for people with larger monitors, as it's quite readable on my main machine with 24" monitor)
My only little snipe is the font sizing.. If it's a short file name, then it looks great and is really readable, but if it's a long name, I know it scrolls nicely, but it also changes the width of the font to narrow, so it's not very legible on my laptop.. could use a way to turn this on/off? (might be ok for people with larger monitors, as it's quite readable on my main machine with 24" monitor)
Go to options and change "browsertextfit"
See if it helps
geposted Sun 11 May 14 @ 12:50 pm
PhantomDeejay
Djay_7 wrote :
Just checked out the "Track Cleaner".. is there a reason why we need to double click to move the cursor position?, or could this be changed to a single click?
If you "grab" the green line (playing needle / cursor) you can move it...
Double click is used to bring the cursor in front of you
geposted Sun 11 May 14 @ 12:53 pm
vdj_pARtybOy
Hi there just downloaded the new VDJ8 but how do I add my controllers?I'm on a Stanton scs1 system SCS1d and SCS1m mixer.I managed to configure the soundcard on the scs1m mixer,but I cant use the controllers.
HELP!
thank you
HELP!
thank you
geposted Sun 11 May 14 @ 12:54 pm
groovindj
Anyone else getting a graphics bug in the Track Cleaner (if you stretch the window vertically) when you click the Stretch button , the number which is supposed to open to the right of the button appears in the waveform area instead. The trash can icon also doesn't appear where it should if you resize the window then click Stretch.
geposted Sun 11 May 14 @ 12:54 pm
Djay_7
PhantomDeejay wrote :
Go to options and change "browsertextfit"
See if it helps
Go to options and change "browsertextfit"
See if it helps
Perfect mate!! :)
geposted Sun 11 May 14 @ 12:54 pm
wildcountryclub
well I see where some people are going to be chomping at the bit again when it comes to their favorite or go-to plug-ins not re-written yet. Essential Visuals isn't compatible yet. no image/effect from it and it made v8 hang.
no biggie yet but
should we make a sticky with a list of plug-ins that will not work with 8 yet so they can be worked on?
no biggie yet but
should we make a sticky with a list of plug-ins that will not work with 8 yet so they can be worked on?
geposted Sun 11 May 14 @ 12:55 pm
Djay_7
PhantomDeejay wrote :
If you "grab" the green line (playing needle / cursor) you can move it...
Double click is used to bring the cursor in front of you
If you "grab" the green line (playing needle / cursor) you can move it...
Double click is used to bring the cursor in front of you
Thank you yet again.. I will go hide in the corner and have a proper play before putting stupid comments up next time :)
geposted Sun 11 May 14 @ 12:56 pm
danielsr2006
I don't see the Genres folder, did I miss it? That's where I had all my music separated at...
geposted Sun 11 May 14 @ 12:57 pm
PhantomDeejay
Genres is not any longer a root element of the browser. You can use filter folders instead... (and even nest them as well)
geposted Sun 11 May 14 @ 1:00 pm
groovindj
Adion wrote :
It's also possible to enable the function "showHorizontalSidelist" in options, which brings back the v7-style sidelist.
I just selected this to try it, but can't see any horizontal sidelist. What've you done with it? :-)
geposted Sun 11 May 14 @ 1:06 pm
