li125
I'm considering a dedicate notebook-PC with VDJ for my DJ work. I like the idea of using the virtual stuff as much as possible, so no mixers,... just the outputs of a good soundcard to the amps & headset.
But I don't like very much the idea of arriving at a gig and when trying to start the PC to find a fatal error. Or worse get a fatal error (HD crash...) in the middle of play.
So my question; what sort of hardware backup do you provide when doing a gig? A fully loaded second notebook? What about VDJ licence, is it allowed to install twice on the same serial#?
But I don't like very much the idea of arriving at a gig and when trying to start the PC to find a fatal error. Or worse get a fatal error (HD crash...) in the middle of play.
So my question; what sort of hardware backup do you provide when doing a gig? A fully loaded second notebook? What about VDJ licence, is it allowed to install twice on the same serial#?
geposted Sat 24 Sep 05 @ 3:52 pm
Bren F
Most back-up devices would work better going through the mixer, and most clubs/bars have a mixer their, so an mp3 player or diskman would work fine for a temporay windows/software/computer crash, But If your laptop ceases to work last minute, then you better have another system, or more cheaper to be able to use the clubs CD players/decks.
You might wanna see this thread on back-up players:
http://www.virtualdj.com/forums/40062/General_Discussion/Ur_Back-Up_Player__And_When_U_Had_To_Use_It.html?page=1
And yes you can install Virtual DJ on multiple computers (providing they belong to you).
You might wanna see this thread on back-up players:
http://www.virtualdj.com/forums/40062/General_Discussion/Ur_Back-Up_Player__And_When_U_Had_To_Use_It.html?page=1
And yes you can install Virtual DJ on multiple computers (providing they belong to you).
geposted Sat 24 Sep 05 @ 4:31 pm
acw_dj
When VDJ Crash the Audio (or Video) still running at the end of the song... you could open another instance of VDJ and sincronize with the current song and then close the crashed VDJ. Nobody is going to notice this problem at all.
But if your computer crashes, then you must have a Cd-player or other devices that let you continue with the music.
But if your computer crashes, then you must have a Cd-player or other devices that let you continue with the music.
geposted Sat 24 Sep 05 @ 7:46 pm
bogart
I still carry my dual cd player setup with some cd's. A bit of extra gear which I would someday like to dump. Will keep the cd players for now, at least until I get through the next few gigs. Then I will have some time to re think and redo a backup.
geposted Sun 25 Sep 05 @ 2:17 pm
chabonk
If you're using tccd's and have a bypass/splitters setup to the mixer, try this... When you burn the Time Code to CD also burn a few of your favorite tracks to the CD. For instance, this is what I do:
Track 1 - Time Code
Track 2 - Time Code
Track 3 - Time Code
Track 4 - Hip Hop Track
Track 5 - Dance Track
Track 6 - Classic Rock Track
If VDJ crashes on you, simply cue up track 4 - 6, switch to the proper channel on your mixer, hit play, and restart VDJ. Burning TCCD this way is convenient and a time saver.
Track 1 - Time Code
Track 2 - Time Code
Track 3 - Time Code
Track 4 - Hip Hop Track
Track 5 - Dance Track
Track 6 - Classic Rock Track
If VDJ crashes on you, simply cue up track 4 - 6, switch to the proper channel on your mixer, hit play, and restart VDJ. Burning TCCD this way is convenient and a time saver.
geposted Mon 26 Sep 05 @ 3:27 am
li125
CD/MP3 players can indeed act as a fast stand in while a PC's is resetting after a crash.
But what if the PC's die's completely, HD, MoBo, Power.... and you need to do the rest of evening an few unsorted tracks on CD or mp3 player? Looks horror to me.
But what if the PC's die's completely, HD, MoBo, Power.... and you need to do the rest of evening an few unsorted tracks on CD or mp3 player? Looks horror to me.
geposted Mon 26 Sep 05 @ 10:59 am
DJ PHIL IT
the best and it's cheper always have a HD with os and everything you got on the same pc.
geposted Mon 26 Sep 05 @ 5:38 pm
harryg
Or, just get another laptop. They are only a little more expensive than an IPOD nowadays.
geposted Mon 26 Sep 05 @ 6:12 pm
acw_dj
Well, in that case I think is better to get double from everything... 2 notebooks, 2 external HDs, 2 sets of mixers, 2 sets of CD-Players... Isn't it?
With 2 notebook you're going to feel more relax...
With 2 notebook you're going to feel more relax...
geposted Mon 26 Sep 05 @ 8:17 pm
Bren F
This is why most venues appreciate DJ's that are multi skilled, to be able to use a variety of equipment is for sure an asset.
But to be realistic, It's very rare a system should fail if you maintain it well, you should be virus checked, hardware checked prior to arriving, and also take considerable measures to prevent overheating.
But the risk of a solid system completely going down all of a sudden prior to or during a gig, not very likely, things do go wrong, but rarely at this level.
Expect a software/system crash on rare occasions, but for me this isn't even an issue.
What would I do?, Just get on the CD players :).
But to be realistic, It's very rare a system should fail if you maintain it well, you should be virus checked, hardware checked prior to arriving, and also take considerable measures to prevent overheating.
But the risk of a solid system completely going down all of a sudden prior to or during a gig, not very likely, things do go wrong, but rarely at this level.
Expect a software/system crash on rare occasions, but for me this isn't even an issue.
What would I do?, Just get on the CD players :).
geposted Mon 26 Sep 05 @ 8:27 pm
li125
I'm considering a laptop with 100G/5400rpm internal HD. But you know Murphy, if it can go wrong it WILL, someday. So saying it is hardly possible to crash is a little to optimistic to me.
Something can happen in transport already, so I think one should have a good backup plan.
Something can happen in transport already, so I think one should have a good backup plan.
geposted Tue 27 Sep 05 @ 11:05 am
acw_dj
Yes, I know what you mean... I wish you good luck and hope to see you soon as a full member.
geposted Tue 27 Sep 05 @ 5:03 pm
Bren F
I wouldn't worry so much personally.., unless your thinking of playing at the olympics or infront of the Queen then I don't see why you should worry to such an extent.
Maybe you could get a third system in case the secound system fails too?, but seriously laptops are quite strong these days.
Maybe you could get a third system in case the secound system fails too?, but seriously laptops are quite strong these days.
geposted Tue 27 Sep 05 @ 5:23 pm