can anyone tell me if the ps2 has A BPM counter? also do you have to beat match the songs like vinyl turntables?
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NO.. there is no BPM. And Yes..you have to beat match the songs like a turntable. Are you ok with this?
. . . we're here to be a supportive community, and help people, while everyone has thier own views and opinions, you must respect the fact that everyone has needs and requirements that best suit that individuals style. I generally won't step in like this, but in this circumstance, I felt it was necessary for me to clear up why we are here.
-kev
-kev
myke,
I think that was a little harsh.
I think that was a little harsh.
Stylz, Just out of curiosity, would you want the cd player to do the mixing? If so, the next question I have is: Wouldn't you rather mix things yourself so you can add personality to it?
Also, just wanted to say welcome to one of the worlds most addictive/expensive hobbies!
Myke, believe it or not there are a lot of DJ's out there that just let the machine tack over and can't beatmatch. IMHO I think the most important thing a DJ does is entertain people. Cuz if they arren't having a good time they would leave and an empty house is the cr@ppiest thing to have.
Also, just wanted to say welcome to one of the worlds most addictive/expensive hobbies!
Myke, believe it or not there are a lot of DJ's out there that just let the machine tack over and can't beatmatch. IMHO I think the most important thing a DJ does is entertain people. Cuz if they arren't having a good time they would leave and an empty house is the cr@ppiest thing to have.
Stylz,
The QMX2-BPM mixer (which is great to connect to your PS2s) has a built-in BPM counter, if you really need one. But, it's better to train your ears. Because then you can go on to any decks and beatmix like a pro. The BPM counter may help you learn, but it can turn into a crutch. And you still need to listen to get the beats/vocals/rythym lined up. Nothing does it automatically.
This has come up several times, how to beatmix / beatmatch. Do a Search on the forums for some good advice.
The easiest way to learn is to have two copies of the same song. Play one, then start up the second one. Use the jog dial/various buttons to get them to play in sync. You'll figure it out, I have faith.
The QMX2-BPM mixer (which is great to connect to your PS2s) has a built-in BPM counter, if you really need one. But, it's better to train your ears. Because then you can go on to any decks and beatmix like a pro. The BPM counter may help you learn, but it can turn into a crutch. And you still need to listen to get the beats/vocals/rythym lined up. Nothing does it automatically.
This has come up several times, how to beatmix / beatmatch. Do a Search on the forums for some good advice.
The easiest way to learn is to have two copies of the same song. Play one, then start up the second one. Use the jog dial/various buttons to get them to play in sync. You'll figure it out, I have faith.
Beatmatching, Blending, mixing is a skill that takes time to learn, while using a BPM counter may help you get your feet wet, or help in situations where you don't have a monitor speaker or any way of hearing your mix, you don't want to rely on them to heavily as they aren't 100% accurate.
As noted, the Pro Scratch 2 does not have an on board BPM counter, however the CDI 500 does
As for mixing, in general, whether you are using an 8 track, a reel 2 reel player, analog turntable or digital turntable, you have to match up the beats for a clean mix.
As noted, the Pro Scratch 2 does not have an on board BPM counter, however the CDI 500 does
As for mixing, in general, whether you are using an 8 track, a reel 2 reel player, analog turntable or digital turntable, you have to match up the beats for a clean mix.
ok jus to make things clear..i never wrote that!!!i dont know how my name is up there...it says kev at the end so im guessing some guy named kev got my password or something!!i duno...
but i didnt say anything..
sorry if anything!!
peace!!
but i didnt say anything..
sorry if anything!!
peace!!
lol
Kev, is a moderator (Clipuptags). What you did write was that he wasn't a real DJ if he used BPM counters, and you also cursed in that post, that is why "kev" moderated your post.
Kev, is a moderator (Clipuptags). What you did write was that he wasn't a real DJ if he used BPM counters, and you also cursed in that post, that is why "kev" moderated your post.
I know you didn't write that, as noted it was edited for clearly violating board policy. NO PERSONAL ATTACKS. We've been very laid back around here as many have noticed, but a flat out attack like that will not be tolerated, you do not know the person, the skills the person may posess, there is no reason to jump on anyones back like that. Consider that a friendly reminder that this is an internet community/family.quote:Originally posted by myke:
[qb] ok jus to make things clear..i never wrote that!!!i dont know how my name is up there...it says kev at the end so im guessing some guy named kev got my password or something!!i duno...
but i didnt say anything..
sorry if anything!!
peace!! [/qb]
Kev Patrol in full alert.
everyone thanks for replying.And to let all you guys know i know how to beat match it's just i really love scratchin and sometimes i wanna just scratch into the next song and i just wanted to know if the ps2 displayed the BPM.Also does the cdi 500 have a BPM counter?
Yes the 500 does have BPM...
hey skilz thanx fo replyin