Backup solution and fun personal toy...

[Ed Witles]

Gang -

Just took 2008 - 2011 mp3s and copied all 2600 to my phone. Also, had VDJ's folder w/ all playlists as well.

Get this - the m3u's made by VDJ got 'imported' into WinAmp and while it referenced odd locations, just played the tracks as if I had changed all the files. So every event logged since 2008 will pretty much play like it when I worked that event.

So, I have a great emergency backup solution w/ playlists and every song I played in last 4 years (minus the client supplied).

An install EXE of VDJ is also on my phone as well. Absolute worst case is either play off the phone or add a laptop and use this backup library.

DJ Studio is somewhat useful (dual approach - like VDJ) and Party Mixer (no frills and simple). But WinAmp is the best, just no dual automix support.

Just don't forget to put into airplane mode.

 

[Hank Davidson]

2600 songs from the past three years? You'll only play about 300 ever again! (if you're lucky):tribiggrin:

 

[Ed Witles]

Agreed but this list contains a portion from every genre. Oh, I DIG your animation.

 

[Hank Davidson]

Agreed but this list contains a portion from every genre.

I guessed it would. It just seems like a lot. My entire 2K to now (excluding country) is about 2600 tracks and I don't recall not having a request. Then again, most of my clients are over 25. At least you've got your angles covered Ed.

 

[Ed Witles]

Well, many bride rags like to mention number of tracks and DJs use that almost as an extension of man/woman hood.

My main library is 52k and always goes with me. It is nice having 99.99% of any request a client tosses my way. Plus allows me to 'wow' guests during the events by not relying on 'status quo' selections.

And I do this because I can. Either that or fill up my phone w/ silly utoob vids.