There is a new craze in the DJ & Nightclub world. For many years, DJs argued about whether MP3's would ever really take over the DJ format market, or if it would just turn out to be a fad. Would Vinyl and CDs really dissapear from a professional DJ's arsenal? The old schoolers hoped not. They said sound quality sucked. They said there was no skill involved with MP3 DJing. For a while, they were right.
But, as technology progressed, computers got faster and more efficient. MP3's at 320 kbps started to be the norm. There have been countless listening tests between CD audio and MP3 @ 320 kbps, and 95% of people can't tell a difference. The other breakthrough which sucked the wind out of the old schooler's sails was new hardware/software combinations that let a DJ work his or her turntable showmanship magic even when using MP3s. That magic is called Serato Scrach Live.
Rane Serato Scratch Live
MP3 DJ Software Solution
Using regular turntables or CD players, you can scratch and mix files from your Mac or Windows XP computer's CD or hard drive, add in a live mic input for scratching, and even bypass to standard vinyl if you wish. Rane Serato's unique control screen gives you unprecedented realtime side-by-side visual command with color-coded frequencies so you can distinguish bass and snare hits for flawless beat matching. You can even control song selection from the vinyl. You gain all the space saving benefits of MP3 while retaining the control & showmanship appeal of the classic DJ performance.
Using regular turntables or CD players, you can scratch and mix files from your Mac or Windows XP computer's CD or hard drive, add in a live mic input for scratching, and even bypass to standard vinyl if you wish. Rane Serato's unique control screen gives you unprecedented realtime side-by-side visual command with color-coded frequencies so you can distinguish bass and snare hits for flawless beat matching. You can even control song selection from the vinyl. You gain all the space saving benefits of MP3 while retaining the control & showmanship appeal of the classic DJ performance.