Finally the DMP555 is arrived! I've request more info about this product at Pioneer Italy but i don't have got all the answer that i need!
My idea:

step1) in this moment i've 2 CJD1000 + 1 DJM600; i want to change the two CDJ with two DMP555 and the DJM600 with DJM3000 (wich have more imput channel)

step 2) change my desktop PC with a Professional Notebook (P4 2Ghz, Ram 512DDR, 3 USB, 1 FireWire, Video 64Mb, DVD+CD/RW combo, 15" TFT Display, ecc....) and upgrade this notebook with an external multichannel professional sound card (like SB Exitgy or similar).

Step 3) study the connection of all the system (i cannot display the image on this post, if you want i can e-mail you the word file)

Step 4) this kind of configuration can function? the �DJ Booth� software can support an external sound card with two separated channel and play two MP3 file (File 1 on the virtual CD player �A� remote controlled by the DMP555 �A� and File 2 on the virtual CD player �B� remote controlled by the DMP555 �B�) wich i mix on the DJM3000?

The step 4 is my big problem, the Italian Pioneer office don�t know the answer�.. someone can help me.
What do you think about this Hardware/software solution?
Tanks 4 your answer & opinon.
Bye, Friz.

(sorry 4 my �strange� English!)

my e-mail address djfriz@tiscali.it

Friz from Italy! Can't believe that! Are you really going to get rid of your 1000s?

Friz,

Here's some answers to your questions...

1) The 3000 has the option for 4 line level inputs, but if I were you I'd keep the 2x CDJ1000's, a DJM600 and get only one DMP555. Reason for only getting 1? Because the DMP555 is a dual media controller, you don't really need 2 of them. When you're using it with the computer, you can only (at this time) hook up 1 DMP555 to the DJ Booth software.

2) Your best bet (if using a laptop) would be to use two external soundcards. I don't think that even a multichannel soundcard (such as the Extigy) is actually suported as a multiple-channel device under Windows. You have several options in the DJ Booth configuration for how to setup your monitoring and channel play. Because the software has a built in "mixer" (level control for each of the 2 virtual decks, plus a crossfader), you can use your external soundcard as the "main audio", and the lower-quality built-in soundcard as your cueing. This is a great way to save money on not buying 2 soundcards.

3) I don't understand your 3rd question.

4) See #2 ... the 2 virtual decks can be output to their own soundcards, or to one soundcard. You can run the line output to a mixer and still use the mixer to control the levels, and the DMP555 to control the software.

Hope this helps, but if you still have questions, just ask.

Heheh... it will soon be able to use 2 DMP555's to interface, but right now, you only need one to do it!

If you look at the control surface of the 555, there are big "CD" and "CARD" buttons, when you're in the DJ Booth PC Control mode, those buttons allow you to switch which virtual deck (in the software) you're controlling. I understand the desire to have 2 controllers, but that's not a feature of the software right now.

I can't say much on when it will happen, but I can say that the guys in Japan are working HARD at improving the software ALL the time. Since I've been testing the 555 and DJ Booth, there has been 3 minor updates, and each time things work a bit smoother.

The software package as a stand-alone product won't be available 'till next year, but there will be a copy of it available bundled with the 555. Obviously the user will be able to connect to the web and download updates for the software, and even better ... flash updates for the hardware.

Thanks at all 4 the answer at my question....! I'm very happy to know there are many people who like 555 as me....
Bye, Friz.
(i'm studyng about hardware too much!)

Sorry Friz
No links as the rulse say that are not Pioneer NORTH AMERICAN links.

Opps, i'm sorry Pulse! ......notice: today i've order 2 DMP-555 and 1 DJM3000....!

Thanks Steevo, i've think at this type of solution (consolle+pc) for different reason:
1) The base of my system is the consolle (2 DMP-555 + DJM3000), i can mix my cd, mp3 (on cd) like my actually system.
2) with pc and djbooth software i can progressively use my mp3 library (total 150GB!) and have only 1 bag with 30/40 cd-rw-mp3 (with most use music that i can re-write when is "old") for live use and in case of "pc crash".....
3) this point is a consequence of point 2 because if my notebook crash when i'm working how can i continue my performance... only with the cd (mp3 or cda)....this is the reason for use 2 DMP555.
4) when djbooth's team it will develop the use of the software with 2 DMP-555 i can to take all advantage of my system....

I hope that my English has worked.....

bye at all, Friz.

I forgot myself, the audio card multichannel that I thought to always use (that sofware it can support it) is the AUDIOTRAK MAYA 5.1 USB

I don't know the specs on it (will look later), but Maya puts out some good stuff.

If you saw my post in the Studio, I'm using an Edirol UA-5 with mine. It's not a multiple in/out device, but it's still great quality.

Yes, i own the maya 44 and love it.

The Maya 5.1 is nice. It has both recording and playback features. However, you would still need to use the laptop's sound card as one channel and the Maya as another (just like Pulse's setup) because it does not support output pairing. I have a Roland UA-30 and I too must use the same config.

However, I check out Audiotrak's web site and found they have a newer product called the Maya 7.1 USB. It has digital out, headphone out and EIGHT analog outs. No recording features.

BUT...
You can assign analog pairs (1+2,3+4, etc.) to your applications. This would be perfect for DJ Booth, since you could assign a pair for the main output and a pair for the monitor, or two seperate stereo channels, take your pick!!

Pulse, this is exactly what you and I were discussing and had 'wished' somebody would come out with when we were in Vancouver. I believe street is around $150 US.

Pro tools also has a new ASIO driver out... I've not used it myself but appearantly it lets the multiple channels appear in software that supports the ASIO driver.... that might be a solution. (something to try for anyone that has pro tools)

Are you set on the Maya 7.1? There are other devices which will do the same thing...

Richii, I'd certainly recommend a multi-out device, I got a single-out device strictly for quality recording purposes, not for DMP/Booth use. There's a few on the market for USB, some are better than others. Some people have used the SB Extigy, but my dislike there is the connectors - all stereo minijack (1/8") for the analog ins/outs. The Maya5.1 is prolly yer best bet, and for around $95, you can't go wrong.

No, you can't daisy chain USB devices.

Actually, the extigy has an optical in and out, not just the analog stereo jacks.



~Fire
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