How can I control the fader externally on Virtual Dj/Cue??

[shanefrom302]

Hey guys I have been thinking of making the switch to PC Dj'ing but am missing the feeling of actual using a physical mixer and decks. I have been looking at the numark dmc2 and that looks perfect for what I need to control the decks however what piece of hardware will allow me to control the software's internal mixer functions (mainly just the cross fader)??

I am aware of hardware like the numark total control and other similar all-in-one boxes but I would rather use rack mountable gear.

Also I have seen mixers that have an usb connection but most only mention in their description that the usb function is for recording only.

So to sum up my question: What mixer has usb/midi functions that will allow me to control the softwares internal mixer(mostly only the crossfader function) for mainly Virtual Dj/Numark CUE.

**Also I am aware that I could buy a sound card that would give me two separate outputs for each deck and use any mixer to crossfade, HOWEVER...I would like to control the softwares crossfader for use with video dj'ing.

Thanks to everyone in advance!

-Shane

 

[drzinc]

THere are a few mixers with midi built in. Allen & Heath 3D and 4D, Elerc Nuo4 Pioneer DJM800 and the Behringer DDM4000 will control the software including the internal fader.

 

[DJ SVO]

If you want to use an external mixer that is not midi capable you just leave the crossfader in VDJ in the middle and you use the mixer's crossfader. I'm using a RANE MP44 with a Denon HC4500 controller that has it's own soundcard and it works perfectly.

 

[jokerswild]

If you want to use an external mixer that is not midi capable you just leave the crossfader in VDJ in the middle and you use the mixer's crossfader. I'm using a RANE MP44 with a Denon HC4500 controller that has it's own soundcard and it works perfectly.

I would use a soundcard capable of multiple outs like the Maya 44 or if you're gonna use a desktop pc then just install 2 soundcards.... assign deck 1 to soundcard 1 and deck 2 to soundcard 2.

This will allow you to take the outputs of each soundcard and input them into separate channels of an existing mixer w/crossfade.

 

[shanefrom302]

thanks guys

Thanks to everyone who replied!

I am going to looking into the midi mixer suggestions.

I really want a mixer to control the softwares crossfader for when I eventually move into mixing videos and want to use the crossfader for the video mixing. But for now while I just do audio routing to an external mixer will do

Thanks guys!!!

 

[shanefrom302]

THere are a few mixers with midi built in. Allen & Heath 3D and 4D, Elerc Nuo4 Pioneer DJM800 and the Behringer DDM4000 will control the software including the internal fader.

Thanks man these were exactly what I need, the prices on those are pretty up there. This may be the one time I give Behringer a try, lol. It's about a $1,000 off every other mixer mentioned. Thanks again!

 

[drzinc]

Thanks man these were exactly what I need, the prices on those are pretty up there. This may be the one time I give Behringer a try, lol. It's about a $1,000 off every other mixer mentioned. Thanks again!

THe Behringer has actually been getting great reviews> This is their first mixer with optical faders.