Mar 20, 2014 Virtual DJ will work fine, but to unlock timecode control will run $299 for the Pro version. This is where the free Mixxx DJ software is the best option. There’s free timecode control that works with Serato, Traktor, or Mixvibes control signals, and the ability to use multiple soundcards within the software’s settings. Feb 12, 2018 The new Mixvibes Cross DVS package comes with the Mixvibes timecode vinyl and the powerful Mixvibes software in order to get started. The user needs to add a mixer, a soundcard, a computer.
A close-up of a time-coded vinyl record
Vinyl emulation software allows the user to physically manipulate the playback of digital audio files on a computer using the turntables as an interface, thus preserving the hands-on control and feel of DJing with vinyl. This has the added advantage of using turntables to play back audio recordings not available in phonograph form. This method allows DJs to scratch, beatmatch, and perform other turntablism that would be impossible with a conventional keyboard-and-mouse computer interface or less tactile control devices. The technology is also mainly referred to as DVS for Digital Vinyl System.
Overview[edit]
Groovindj PRO Infinity Member since 2007 Mixvibes DVS v2 is listed as an option in the VDJ timecode setup, so if that's what you have then it.
Vinyl emulation normally uses special vinyl records which are played on conventional turntables. The vinyl is a recording of analog audio signals often referred to as timecode. The turntables' audio output - the timecode recording - is routed into an analog-to-digital converter, or ADC. This ADC may be a multi-channelsoundcard or a dedicated external USB or firewire audio interface box, DJ controller device or compatible mixer (usually distributed with the software). The ADC sends digital time code information to the software, which then translates the signal into corresponding changes in the playback speed, direction and position of a digital audio file. The audio file will react as if were pressed directly onto the record. The manipulated audio output of the program is then sent back through the DAC or the computer's sound card, and can be routed into an audio mixer where it can be mixed like any other analog audio signal.
The result is digital audio playback that sounds like music manipulated by an analog vinyl recording. However, there is always a short delay between the needle's reading of the time code and the software's playback of the audio. The delay time is treated as a figure of merit for vinyl emulation products. A shorter delay allows the DJ to have better response and control of the music and is usually not noticeable by the user or listener.
In some countries, for example Finland, a digital DJ license is required to legally play copyrighted music with vinyl emulation software.
Software packages[edit]
Final Scratch was the first vinyl emulation software sold publicly. Since its release in 2001, many similar software and hardware packages have been developed and marketed.
Notable applications licensed under the terms of the GNU General Public License:
Notable proprietary software applications include:
Comparison of vinyl emulation software[edit]
Some vinyl emulation software products are marketed with specific time codedvinyl, while others are software-only products.
- Digital Vinyl Systems (DVS)
The following table lists all existing vinyl emulation software which comes with specific time coded vinyl (Digital Vinyl Systems (DVS)).
Manufacturer | Product name | Related software | Available external audio card |
---|---|---|---|
Atomix Productions | Virtual DJ Timecoded Vinyl | Virtual DJ | No |
Intimidation | Touch DVS Record | Touch DVS | TouchDVS interface |
M-Audio | Torq Control Vinyl | Torq DJ software | Torq Conectiv |
MixVibes | MixVibes DVS | MixVibes DVS | No |
Ms Pinky | Ms Pinky Vinyl | Interdimensional Wrecked System | No |
Native Instruments | Traktor Scratch Pro | Traktor Pro | Audio 8 DJ or Audio 4 DJ |
Native Instruments | Traktor Scratch Pro 2 | Traktor Pro 2 | Audio 10 DJ or Audio 6 DJ |
Numark | Virtual Vinyl | CUE | DJiO (with Virtual Vinyl - Rear Connections) |
Serato | Scratch Live | Scratch Live | Rane SL 1, Rane SL 3, Rane SL 4 |
Serato | Serato DJ | Serato DJ | Rane SL 1, Rane SL 3, Rane SL 4 |
Stanton | FS Scratch Record | Traktor FS | ScratchAmp |
Stanton | FS 1.0 Record | Final Scratch 1.0 (Linux) | ScratchAmp |
- Software-only
This table presents all 'software-only' Digital Vinyl System products. (Note that software products presented here are these which are 'controllable' through a time-coded vinyl)
![Pack Pack](https://www.lemondenumerique.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/invibes-dvs-pack-mk2.jpg)
Manufacturer | Software |
---|---|
Image-Line | Deckadance |
Adion | djDecks |
Mark Hills | xwax |
The Mixxx team | Mixxx |
The DigitalScratch team | DigitalScratch |
Mixvibes Dvs Timecode Pro
See also[edit]
Mixvibes Dvs Timecode Locations
References[edit]
External links[edit]
- The Digital Vinyl System project (DVS) - 2003, origin of the DVS technology name explained.
- Technical Information and Tips on Torq's Vinyl Control System by Chad Carrier, a technical abstract on Torq Control Vinyl time-code.
- Who Invented Digital Vinyl? Steven Carroll's history of digital vinyl and patent claims.
- The Spacedeck project developed by Chris Bauer in 1998.
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MIXVIBES
U-MIX CONTROL
VFX CONTROL
U-MIX CONTROL PRO
U-MIX CONTROL PRO 2
U-MIX CONTROL 2
U-MIX CONTROL
VFX CONTROL
U-MIX CONTROL PRO
U-MIX CONTROL PRO 2
U-MIX CONTROL 2
HERCULES
DJ Console 4-Mx
DJ Console Mk4
DJ Console RMX
DJ Console RMX 2
DJ Control Air
DJ Control Instinct
DJ Control MP3-e2
DJ Control Steel
DJ Control Air +
DJ Console 4-Mx
DJ Console Mk4
DJ Console RMX
DJ Console RMX 2
DJ Control Air
DJ Control Instinct
DJ Control MP3-e2
DJ Control Steel
DJ Control Air +
DENON DJ
DN-HC1000S
DN-MC3000
DN-MC6000
DN-S1200
DN-S3700 (hybrid mode, only compatible with Cross)
DN-SC2000
SC2900
MC2000
MC6000MKII
DN-HC1000S
DN-MC3000
DN-MC6000
DN-S1200
DN-S3700 (hybrid mode, only compatible with Cross)
DN-SC2000
SC2900
MC2000
MC6000MKII
PIONEER
CDJ-350 *
CDJ-400 *
CDJ-850 *
CDJ-900 *
CDJ-2000 *
DDJ-ERGO
DDJ-SX
DDJ-SB
DDJ-WeGo
DJM 2000 (video plug-in only)
MEP-7000 (SEP-C1)
CDJ 900 NXS **
CDJ 2000 NXS **
DDJ-RZ
DDJ-RX
DDJ-SB2
* For Cross DJ only, for Cross: use HID control
** HID – Cross only
CDJ-350 *
CDJ-400 *
CDJ-850 *
CDJ-900 *
CDJ-2000 *
DDJ-ERGO
DDJ-SX
DDJ-SB
DDJ-WeGo
DJM 2000 (video plug-in only)
MEP-7000 (SEP-C1)
CDJ 900 NXS **
CDJ 2000 NXS **
DDJ-RZ
DDJ-RX
DDJ-SB2
* For Cross DJ only, for Cross: use HID control
** HID – Cross only
RELOOP
Digital Jockey
Digital Jockey 2
Digital Jockey 3 ME
Spin 2+
Terminal Mix 4
Mixtour
Digital Jockey
Digital Jockey 2
Digital Jockey 3 ME
Spin 2+
Terminal Mix 4
Mixtour
VESTAX
PMC-05ProIV
Spin 2
Typhoon
VCI-100
VCI-100MKII
VCI-300/VCI-300MKII
VCI-380
VCI-400
VCM-100
PMC-05ProIV
Spin 2
Typhoon
VCI-100
VCI-100MKII
VCI-300/VCI-300MKII
VCI-380
VCI-400
VCM-100
ALLEN & HEATH
Xone DX
Xone K2
Xone:23C (for K1/K2)
Xone DX
Xone K2
Xone:23C (for K1/K2)
ELECTRIX
Tweaker
Tweaker
EKS
Otus
Otus
NUMARK
4TRAK
4TRACK-FX
DJ2GO
iDJ3
Mixdeck
Mixdeck Quad
Mixtrack
Mixtrack 2
Mixtrack Pro
Mixtrack Pro 2
N4
Omni Control
Stealth Control
Total Control
iDJ Live II
4TRAK
4TRACK-FX
DJ2GO
iDJ3
Mixdeck
Mixdeck Quad
Mixtrack
Mixtrack 2
Mixtrack Pro
Mixtrack Pro 2
N4
Omni Control
Stealth Control
Total Control
iDJ Live II
DJ-TECH
i-Mix
i-Mix MK2
i-Mix Reload
i-Mix Reload MK2
VTT-101
i-Mix
i-Mix MK2
i-Mix Reload
i-Mix Reload MK2
VTT-101
AKAI
LPD 8
MPD 32
LPD 8
MPD 32
BEHRINGER
CMD Studio 4a
CMD Studio 4a
AKIYAMA
Kuro / K2
Kuro / K2