vnshelton
Hello all!
I'm a turntable novice. I've been using the Home Edition for a couple of years w/ just a laptop & indigo dj. I am interested in upgrading. I wanted to get into using vinyl. So, downloaded the trial & connected to my tt200 w/ Maya44 & mixer. I have Numark Groovetool carts. My laptop is admitedly old but clean. I initally tried VDJ timecodes & after reading forum after forum, couldn't get a signal (at all). Ran back to local dj shop & bought Serato tcv. I now have 100% both sides. My problem now is that when I place my hand on the platter, the track jumps around and sometimes moves backwards (the scratchy noise is deafning). Tracks won't go backwards when I move to platter to start a cue (when I backspin the track moves forward). I've read & read forums and inserts & instructions. I'm so confused about what the problem is. I don't know if it's the tonearm weight, the carts, the laptop. I've moved around the settings (pitch sensitivity, gains, absolute, smart, etc).
The tt's are connected via line in & riaa checked. I've tried all of the "sound problems" suggestions from the forums that I could find to no avail. I'm frustrated and about to give up. Can anyone point me to the problem?
My laptop details are P4 180 GHz 1 GB Ram
I was hoping that this laptop would allow me to dj for awhile longer before upgrading it too. I'm a blending dj. No cutting & scratching (which is also why I opted for the Groovetool for starters - aside from my budget :-)
Any ideas are much appreciated.
DJChelley
PS: I'm sorry if I've posted in the wrong place. I didn't want y'all to fuss at me for double posting. :-0
I'm a turntable novice. I've been using the Home Edition for a couple of years w/ just a laptop & indigo dj. I am interested in upgrading. I wanted to get into using vinyl. So, downloaded the trial & connected to my tt200 w/ Maya44 & mixer. I have Numark Groovetool carts. My laptop is admitedly old but clean. I initally tried VDJ timecodes & after reading forum after forum, couldn't get a signal (at all). Ran back to local dj shop & bought Serato tcv. I now have 100% both sides. My problem now is that when I place my hand on the platter, the track jumps around and sometimes moves backwards (the scratchy noise is deafning). Tracks won't go backwards when I move to platter to start a cue (when I backspin the track moves forward). I've read & read forums and inserts & instructions. I'm so confused about what the problem is. I don't know if it's the tonearm weight, the carts, the laptop. I've moved around the settings (pitch sensitivity, gains, absolute, smart, etc).
The tt's are connected via line in & riaa checked. I've tried all of the "sound problems" suggestions from the forums that I could find to no avail. I'm frustrated and about to give up. Can anyone point me to the problem?
My laptop details are P4 180 GHz 1 GB Ram
I was hoping that this laptop would allow me to dj for awhile longer before upgrading it too. I'm a blending dj. No cutting & scratching (which is also why I opted for the Groovetool for starters - aside from my budget :-)
Any ideas are much appreciated.
DJChelley
PS: I'm sorry if I've posted in the wrong place. I didn't want y'all to fuss at me for double posting. :-0
Posted Fri 29 Aug 08 @ 9:37 am
vnshelton
Man, I can't believe this. No ideas.... I'm disappointed. I uninstalled the demo that I got from download.com and am moving on. I think I'll buy Ms. Pinkys, Deckadance or something other than this. No upgrade purchase from me.
Thanks guys. Moderator, please close this one.
Thanks guys. Moderator, please close this one.
Posted Tue 02 Sep 08 @ 11:47 am