i've got to write about this week's class, but at the moment my mind is on something else. i've been trying to figure out what direction i want to take with music creation. after seeing a few videos on youtube i started thinking about utilizing my turntables as a MIDI controller. it would be great for live stuff and for in the studio. i've been doing some research but i can't find any coherent comparisons of all the different packages out there that will make the setup work.
a few of the products (called DVS's -- Digital Vinyl System):
- Serato -- not MIDI, though, purely controlling its own proprietary software
- Ms. Pinky?
- Final Scratch?
- Torq?
- PCDJ
- Virtual DJ
- Mixvibes
obviously i need to do some more research, but if anyone has any input on this i'd be glad to hear it.
After doing more research today i've sort of compiled a list of gear i now want on the right. it seems to do this generically you just need an audio interface to sit between tables and mix/cpu. then you can choose the software you want to use and the timecoded vinyl of choice. ms. pinky seems most flexible, but there's something compelling about Deckadance also. i think with this hardware and sofware you might be able to control midi with your turntable. maybe need ammobox or roll my own with the ms. pinky SDK.
and after last night's band practice, thinking i would like to get a little portable control surface. need something with sliders and nobs and triggers. the Akai looks dope but is a little big. the novation is a great size but those buttons probably aren't velocity sensitive...
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