Dj'n With A Laptop, DJ'n with a laptop Options

[Masterjazz]

Thinking of starting this when I get my G4
Any suggestions on software for mixing(huose music)
Also what are my options with regards hooking up an external mixer(mac or otherwise) so its not all clicking a mouse etc..

ANy help greatly appreciated
Thanks

[angryman]

ha ha! fisher pricey, like it. It is a little bit but if you look at it as an external mixer/cross fader it will do the trick! The fact that it has the scroll wheel type turn table things is just a bit of a bonus. (You can save mixes and settings too which is a handy feature)

Your ibook will be more than capable. The only problem you may face is that you cant (as far as I know) use your iPod to store songs which you intend to mix using Hercules, so your hard drive may end up filling up pretty quickly with music.

I suggest (this is only my oppinion) that you get an external HD. They are fairly small so you would be able to carry it around with you, and stick all of your music on that which will free up the iBook HD.

Hope this helps, and good luck.

PS. I don't know where you live but if you have Maplin Electronics stores locally you can check out the PC version in store... It does look a lttle less plasticy in the flesh!