Mix Vibes CROSSPACK DJ Package

Mix vibes is awesome. Comparing serato,tracktor, mix vibes offers more . You have more settings that you can tweak. I have this running so on point it is exactly like playing vinyl. The GUI is simple and clean. The price is awesome. I recommend that you create a dedicated audio laptop no matter what you buy . You must get the DPC latency down

there no more support for this program

The first paragraph of this is lengthy and only my history of software, skip it to get straight to my thoughts on Cross.Alright, we all know Serato and Traktor are amazing, I'm not going to tell you any different. What I am going to say is that I spin at a local nightclub 6 nights a week. I was using my CDJs at first, but had no DVS solution. Since I had the old 1000 mk3s I was asked to start using a laptop. I began using Traktor with a midi controller, but hated the small and restrictive surface, and Traktor kept crashing when re-scanning my folders after downloading a request, plus browsing caused the whole program to stutter (on an i7 at 3.4ghz with an SSD). That being the case, I decided to start looking for a DVS solution that didn't break the bank, and offered more stability.Cross was it, I didn't expect much, being that it's so cheap compared to the big boys, and it doesn't get a lot of media attention, but holy crap, it's fast, the DVS is responsive (I use it with Vinyl now), full featured (though traktor users will find it slightly lacking in effects), and the included soundcard is LOUD and CLEAR. It may only be 16 bit and usb 1.1, but don't let that fool you, the SL1 box is the same spec. Moving from the interface in my American Audio VMS 4.1 it was night and day, MUCH clearer sound, Much LOUDER sound, and the interface is simple. You also get key analysis from the people who made Rekordbox for pioneer built in, and the ability to change key to match, which definitely makes your mixes come out much smoother (just watch it on vocal tracks).I originally purchased this used on ebay, and planned to "upgrade" to a serato or traktor interface later, but honestly after using it, I really have no desire to switch... and after seeing how often Mixvibes releases updates, and using the release candidate for version 3.0 with colored waveforms, or pioneer nexus waveforms (which will upgrade your old CDJs to the newer models essentially), I see no reason to switch. Basically, if you're reading this and wondering what a real working DJ in a club environment thinks, BUY IT. You'll be happy you did. The Vinyl response is exactly like the real thing, if you like to scratch it actually user a higher frequency control tone than serato, which means your slow drags and skribbles will sound better, it just never misses a beat. Oh, and all those nasty crashes from Traktor are a thing of the past. Couldn't be happier.Summary:Pros:Excellent DVS response, vinyl and CDJs work flawlesslyIncluded soundcard sounds phenomal and is loud and clearIncredibly stable, rock solid performance, no crashesKey detection and adjustment has never been easierThe PRICERegular updates fix bugs and add new features more often than competitorsCons:Lacking in effects slightly compared to TraktorNo vertical waveform display will annoy some switching from serato (though you do have parallel horizontal display)Midi mapping less straightforward than TraktorHaving to explain why you're not using serato for your DVS to every dj that enters the boothUPDATEAfter spending 3 months with cross, I no longer have a desire to use any other software. A friend brought his serato box over the other night and I played on it for a while... it's just so basic and weak in comparison. As far as music management, serato is HORRIBLE, that alone is enough to make me dislike it. Other things, like the fact that Serato isn't smart enough to realize your turntable is either wired/hooked up backwards (one of my turntables is wired backwards), or that you can't do a simple search by folder (I use folder names like crates) put me off to serato. I also think the scratch performance is far better... I don't really miss the effects in Traktor that much either, long story short... I'm sticking with Cross. Hopefully this helps those of you looking to purchase this software... just do it, it's worth every penny and you'll be happy you did.

just droping by to say that for the price of this mixvibes cross package you can not beat. plus the proformance is really great the time code really does keep up and it is stable. i have played with this for 3 hours stright and not a single hick up or glich. if you are looking for a cheap alternitve to serato this is it. get it while it is in stock. mixvibes cross rocks.

Not as easy a program to navigate thru. Getting it to work with vinyl was a complete headache. Maybe i need to play with it some more. Just upsetting that the settings won't save. I ultimately ended up using my back up system to dj a huge party.

Does just what I need it to do and I'm sure it can do more if I explore more. Any mobile DJ should have this! I had a few snags with the set up because I didnt read the manual completely, but with all the help in the forum and reading my manual thoroughly, everything is working good. Practice makes Perfect

THIS IS TERRIBLE....I USE THE VINYL RECORDS TO SCRATCH ON MY TURNTABLES AND I CAN'T GET IT TO CALIBRATE MEANING...IT WILL PLAY YOUR MUSIC FROM THE RECORD, BUT SOON YOU GO FOR SCRATCHING, IT LOSES IT POINTS ON THE RECORD. I LOOK UP WHAT COULD BE WRONG, PEOPLE SAID...MAYBE YOUR NEEDLES DIRTY...MAYBE YOUR WIRES CROSS UP...NOPE...PUT NEW NEEDLES IN...STILL DID THE SAME THING...SO NOW UM OUT OF THAT MONEY AND LOOKING FOR SOMETHING ELSE...BUT THIS IS NOT GOOD FOR TURNTABLES CAUSE YOU TOUCH THE RECORD....OFF BEAT IT GOES.....