I want to try something different on my part time job - software question - Page 2

KCWolfman · 08-23-2004, 09:30 PM

I am putting together a proposal to the people who own a bar where I DJ. I am tired of using scratched up poor quality sounding CDs that continually fail and need to be replaced.

I want to incorporate their library into a PC simply dedicated to playing music and printing lists of said music.

I have the PC and the spreadsheet software that comes with Microsoft Works. I also have an independent external drive to backup all music data in case of failure.

The only thing I am lacking is a good music mix software. It doesn't need to be anything fancy, I am not looking to be DJ Scratchy Wolf. I just simply want something that sorts by multiple routines (artist, genre, song title, etc), provides the ability to build music lists, and allows a fade in/fade out option between songs.

The standard Media Player does not allow multiple routines, it is stuck with the search option nor does it allow the crossfade option.

I figure I can spend up to 80.00 on the software and not go over my proposed budget. Any suggestions?

KCWolfman · 08-24-2004, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by nm_dbf

Realplayer from realplayer.com

Even free one is good.

Build your own play list.

Haven't used the DJ one yet.

Realplayer is a vulture just like that damned quicktime. Why do people who write programs feel compelled to stick them in my registry so they start up when my PC does?

Also realplayer doesn't offer multiple sorts or a crossfade routine.

KCWolfman · 08-24-2004, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by dtebbe

Yes, they even pimp the fact that radio stations all over the world are using thier free software to make money. They basically threw thier hands in the air back in 2001 when all the other automation companies were kicking thier ass. I still remember that NAB, I was actually there, and that was the talk of the freaking show... at least for us low-life radio folks. The TV guys were all worried about spending ther $12,000,000 budget on the first day of the show.

DT

seems like you have to be internet ready to operate the software. The PC in use will not be connected.

KCWolfman · 10-10-2004, 05:11 AM

Well, found what I wanted.

PCDJ seems to be the thing

Mix, fade, tag editing, and a simple console of two side by side "CD players" to use for commands.

Oh, I also bought Monkey Media Gold Version. For anyone who wants to rip music, tag it, apply genre's - years - albums - notes - etc and then dump to an Excel file instead of typing it all out again, this is the program. I solely used dbPowerAmp for my conversions in the past. But Monkey Media blows it away.

**Baby Lee** · 10-10-2004, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by KCWolfman

Well, found what I wanted.

- Can a ****a get a table dance?

Sorry, Howard Stern flashback.

**grandllama** · 10-10-2004, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by KCWolfman

Well, found what I wanted.

PCDJ seems to be the thing

Mix, fade, tag editing, and a simple console of two side by side "CD players" to use for commands.

Oh, I also bought Monkey Media Gold Version. For anyone who wants to rip music, tag it, apply genre's - years - albums - notes - etc and then dump to an Excel file instead of typing it all out again, this is the program. I solely used dbPowerAmp for my conversions in the past. But Monkey Media blows it away.

PCDJ gets rave reviews from some, others cannot stand it. I bought it when I first went digital, and it crashed on me constantly. It was the software the pushed to me to OTS after PCDJ crashed four times during a wedding. It is one of the software packages that I don't hate, I just get mad that I can't run... I like the feature set. Good luck.

KCWolfman · 10-10-2004, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Baby Lee

- Can a ****a get a table dance?

Sorry, Howard Stern flashback.

You are the pentultimate post modern culture creature on this bulletin board.

**Baby Lee** · 10-10-2004, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by KCWolfman

You are the pentultimate post modern culture creature on this bulletin board.

I just changed my sig. Don't make me change again so soon.

DRU · 10-10-2004, 04:12 PM

Windows Media Player made some VAST improvements with version 10. I use it and I love it. It has everything that MusicMatch does (I used to use ONLY MusicMatch) and it comes with Windows. It'll do everything you requested and way more.

08-23-2004, 09:30 PM
KCWolfman Fall down 7 times, get up 8 Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $10004900	I want to try something different on my part time job - software question I am putting together a proposal to the people who own a bar where I DJ. I am tired of using scratched up poor quality sounding CDs that continually fail and need to be replaced. I want to incorporate their library into a PC simply dedicated to playing music and printing lists of said music. I have the PC and the spreadsheet software that comes with Microsoft Works. I also have an independent external drive to backup all music data in case of failure. The only thing I am lacking is a good music mix software. It doesn't need to be anything fancy, I am not looking to be DJ Scratchy Wolf. I just simply want something that sorts by multiple routines (artist, genre, song title, etc), provides the ability to build music lists, and allows a fade in/fade out option between songs. The standard Media Player does not allow multiple routines, it is stuck with the search option nor does it allow the crossfade option. I figure I can spend up to 80.00 on the software and not go over my proposed budget. Any suggestions?
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10-10-2004, 05:11 AM	#18
KCWolfman Fall down 7 times, get up 8 Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $10004900	Well, found what I wanted. PCDJ seems to be the thing Mix, fade, tag editing, and a simple console of two side by side "CD players" to use for commands. Oh, I also bought Monkey Media Gold Version. For anyone who wants to rip music, tag it, apply genre's - years - albums - notes - etc and then dump to an Excel file instead of typing it all out again, this is the program. I solely used dbPowerAmp for my conversions in the past. But Monkey Media blows it away.
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10-10-2004, 04:12 PM	#23
DRU To the Game Join Date: Oct 2003 Casino cash: $6793516	Windows Media Player made some VAST improvements with version 10. I use it and I love it. It has everything that MusicMatch does (I used to use ONLY MusicMatch) and it comes with Windows. It'll do everything you requested and way more.
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