jturk1000
I'm currently use VDJ on my macbook pro. I think I'm moving in the direction of software-controlled DMX, and am leaning toward Freestyler (only for PC).
I have my music library on an internal 750GB HD, and am not very interested in moving it onto an external HD. So if I Bootcamp the Mac so I can run Windows, I don't think I can access the Mac partition (where the music is). Anyone know about this?
Parallels is an option - and has anyone used VMWare Fusion? I've heard this is a great tool, and I can access my Mac files...
If it helps, I'm thinking of using Windows XP (because I have a copy).
Thanks!
I have my music library on an internal 750GB HD, and am not very interested in moving it onto an external HD. So if I Bootcamp the Mac so I can run Windows, I don't think I can access the Mac partition (where the music is). Anyone know about this?
Parallels is an option - and has anyone used VMWare Fusion? I've heard this is a great tool, and I can access my Mac files...
If it helps, I'm thinking of using Windows XP (because I have a copy).
Thanks!
geposted Tue 22 Mar 11 @ 2:00 pm
kradcliffe
Hi there,
This is easy to do.
First of all install XP through the bootcamp assistant in Mac utilities then install the bootcamp drivers from your CD. You may then need to install the latest bootcamp version from the Apple website.
Once this is set up, get a Windows program called Macdrive. this will allow read/write access to the Mac partition and create it as an additional drive on Windows (for example F:)
Then you need to edit the VDJ database to direct to the new files. Download PSpad (or use a text editor) and use the find/replace to change the filepath from your Mac to the new drive. (note that previous history items and playlists will also need changed).
If you want to keep your VDJ home folder on the Mac side (which is a good idea as then you only have one database) then download the VDJ registry tool and change the "home folder" location to the mac location on the new F drive. this will then mean any changes to your music and your VDJ settings.files will automatically be backed up to time machine on the Mac side if you use it. Do this once VDJ is installed but before you start using it.
P.S. VDJ will not work in virtual environments like Parallels or VMWare as there are not enough resources and there are problems with USB sharing etc.
Any more questions, please give me a shout.
Keith
This is easy to do.
First of all install XP through the bootcamp assistant in Mac utilities then install the bootcamp drivers from your CD. You may then need to install the latest bootcamp version from the Apple website.
Once this is set up, get a Windows program called Macdrive. this will allow read/write access to the Mac partition and create it as an additional drive on Windows (for example F:)
Then you need to edit the VDJ database to direct to the new files. Download PSpad (or use a text editor) and use the find/replace to change the filepath from your Mac to the new drive. (note that previous history items and playlists will also need changed).
If you want to keep your VDJ home folder on the Mac side (which is a good idea as then you only have one database) then download the VDJ registry tool and change the "home folder" location to the mac location on the new F drive. this will then mean any changes to your music and your VDJ settings.files will automatically be backed up to time machine on the Mac side if you use it. Do this once VDJ is installed but before you start using it.
P.S. VDJ will not work in virtual environments like Parallels or VMWare as there are not enough resources and there are problems with USB sharing etc.
Any more questions, please give me a shout.
Keith
geposted Wed 23 Mar 11 @ 7:14 am
jturk1000
Thanks - this is a big help!
geposted Thu 24 Mar 11 @ 2:37 pm
DJ Cyder
with osx 10.6 or better you don't need macdrive.
geposted Thu 24 Mar 11 @ 2:38 pm