this thread has been done elsewhere, but i use cool edit pro 2

Thanks Nicky, I figured this thread would exist but couldn't fine it... Any reason you use Cool Edit over Serato? Also how do you adjust your E.Q on the mixer before you record?

with cool edit 2 you can do so much more!

THere are so many features like inserting a dvd disc & ripping the audio! Which is F*&^in great if your a skratch dj! Seriously just try it with your fave movie lines!

Ive got about 50 GB of just movie audio!

You can not only record but edit too!

Its where I then record all of my mixes too as serato does not let you do that! & I have had cool edt for about 3 years and serato for about 1 1/2 months.

Thats not to say I would use serato if id had that also you can set the bitrate for your mp3s as you need it!

The variety of different file formats you can save your particular file as.

I could go on & on!

I love cool edit! I also use it for production with reason 3

If you are going to buy it make sure you get cool edit 2 I did & its well worth the money!

Sold :-)

Yeah, CEP is a great program. It really helps with getting all your files nice and neat; I use it to normalize and EQ my tracks, cut off or add silence, even correct errors in bad files.

Nicky--I never even realized it could rip DVD audio. I've been doing it the long way. Thanks.

you have to go to file!

Then extract audio from video!

B.I.G. Programme you have to have version 2 tho for it to work properly!

I use it most to tidy up my mixes after ive done them!

Now known as Adobe Audition 2? Just wana make sure I'm getting the right one. Nice advice, just last night I was looking for software to record my mix!

no dude cool edit pro 2 gimmie 1 sec dont go anywhere

www.softpedia.com


thats the shit right thurrr!

www.adobe.com

Weird! Still, thanks again bro, lifesaver! Gutted I'm at work, cant wait to get home and record some film audio and get my scratch on!!

really tho there is a quicker program for dvd rips its calle imtoo
it cost me £12.50 & I downloaded it from twocows.com

big as you can save your dvds to your computer!

Then rip the audio in cool edit!

Still im kinda confused about the cool edit now adobe audition!
Wierd huh?

id buy this it looks fresher & newer than my old skool cool edit 2!

Imma upgrade me end of this month!!!

Lets just hope I dont have any problems with Vista :/

Oh! Your running vista!


My prayers are with you!


LOL

So Nicky, whats the set gotta be to record into CEP2? Do I need to run a line thru to a sound card? Or, will CEP2 and Serato line up already? I have both, and want to know how to work it. Because, I know there is a way, but im unsure as to how to set up CEP2 and SSL to record and edit. What cables if any, and do I need a sound card, or will the build in sound card on my Mobo work, and ...... I could go on, but first, whats the simplest way to get this all up and running? I ask, because not only do I want to record all my vinyl, but I want to record my bro, my mentor, my teacher and his mixes, and he wants me to record his stuff. So, the sooner I get both things working together, the better. From a noob stand point, what do I need to do to set it up? I can take the rest from there.

you could try Reaper- Audio Recording and Editing Software
www.cockos.com
or
Audacity- open source software for recording and editing sounds. It is available for Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows, GNU/Linux, and other operating systems.
audacity.sourceforge.net

Thats all sweet and dandy, but how do I record the sound coming from Serato, thru my comp, playing out my speakers, into an mp3 format? I understand that there are programs out there, but how do I set up the system to do that? And, as DJ Disturbed pointed out, Serato does that already with the mic built into Serato, but how do I get a clean, professional sounding mp3 recorded into a sound editing program with a recording from vinyl?

cant do that with serato unless you got a ttm-57sl.

the serato internal recorder will only do one source. you cant record a mix with it with an sl-1

audio hijack (mac) type programs can record one source and not the serato app.

just use a cable with stero mini jack on your internal audio card to an rca format on the back of your mixer

Ahh, ok. See, finally someone breaks it down for the noob(me). I will try this and see how it works. And this will link into Cool Edit Pro?

sure, cool edit pro will work fine.

rollanotherone dude I have not been ignoring you just been at work andaway from the boards!

Sorry!

But it seems yall got it sorted now! HOLLA IF YOU NEED TO!

Ok, i got my rca to line in jack. Im going to try and hook it up tonight, and see if it works. I have 2 programs that will record. Nero 6 and Cool Edit Pro. Ill give it a whirl.

Done, done and dunner. I actually recorded myself scratching ,and OMG. Boy, I have a REALLY long way to go....... (sounds like $hi7) But, at least hearing myself later, I can learn from my crap. Like athletes who video tape themselves swinging a bat, or golf club and watching it back later to learn from. And, now all my vinyl will be in MP3. Stoked, and thanks for all the help people. N Blunt, DJ Disturbed, rhythmunderground, all your help and advice got me to the promised land.

Safe dude!

Enjoy!

Maybee even post up ypur efforts

Well, if I can figure it out fully, and get the chorus's and tempo's matched perfectly, I mashed up The Mighty Diamonds - Pass the Kutchie and Tom Petty's - Roll Another Joint. It sounded sick and the themes matched up perfectly too. Try it, BPM and bass lines worked in sync.

if you wanna go further with scratching try q-berts diy dvds.

Just google it as you aint supposed to put products up!

Both of them are wicked but the second one is a lil more advanced.

About how much does hese particular softwares run. Can you get a cracked copy?

if you mean a cracked copy of cool edit (im not getting involved I like it here) & the dvd's are like £15 a go so you have no excuses! :)

**turns around and backs out the forum slowly**

dude you have to let them know! otherwise they get themselves banned!

Just slinking off into the shade to cover your own ass huh? ;)

I know your type (JOKE)

hahaha

Well I not telling anyone to do anything illegal I just asked a question. I would pay for it but if someone has a copy for cheaper why buy it at full price.

no need for cracks

Just would like to ask as i'm planning on getting serato in the next few days - I want to record all my wax to mp3, with serato can u do this @ 320 kb/s or should i try CEP2? im happy to buy that as the other options look good but not if i dont need to

basically id be using laptop - id run sound output from laptop to the rca output on my mixer and use cep 2 to record? can u use the program also to edit the recording so u get the start at the start (no 5 seconds of silence or something)?

serato would do the same just using the serato box and serato program instead ? would just like to know what quality u can record with serato

CEP2 is by far the better option for editing the silence etc! but with rel mode & cue points you neednt worry!

However I would reccomend you buy serato & cool edit 2 as you are
gonna wanna edit things! Make stuff etc!

CEP2 is the way to go! Ive been singing its praises for ages!

sweet thanks matey
planning to get serato on the weekend ;D
will get CEP2 as well soon

yeah but think cool edit pro 2 has now turned into an adobe product!

THere is a thread here about it somewhere!

but if your buying serato this weekend start downloading the software now & start ading tracks so you have the ability to plug & play!

I wish i'd done that! As I couldent play with it the 1st day I had it!

Thats great advice. I was the same, it all arrived and it took me ages to get going.
Download the software, add all your tracks and build the overviews. Genius.

you know this!

Im still up loading changing file na,es & all sorts & ive had mine for about 3 months now!

Me too, in fact, we should make a sticky for the Tips and Tricks aimed at all the people who are PLANNING to buy Serato, listing all the shit you should do before it arrives.

Yeah J0be thats a wicked idea!

It would have been great if i'd known that 1st!

You're not kidding!

I'll start it off and pass it to you via a PM, you can add or change whatever and slap it on the board.

It wont be much but I bet someone will appreciate it.

safe dude!

Also I have a mixtape done if your ineterested!

Just a one take off the fly thing i did last night!

Nothing amazing!

You on msn! Ill send it to ya!

yeh I'm on msn, simonjobe23@hotmail.com

Done my part of the thread, over to you!

coolio!

you have been PMed Mr!

And yes, I'll defo have some of that mix! Wont be until I get home from work though. 5pm

cool I get home at about 6ish so be on msn ive allready added you!

but bear in mind this mixtape was done late last night as stress relief!

Its dark as fuck & there are a couple of minor mistakes! But hey we all make them!

shit, my Technics couldnt hold their pitch if their life depended on it, my mixes are always packed with mistakes.



I liiiike!!

there is a tracklistin in the dnb mixtape thread
tell me what ones you know! & what ones you dont!

I think the newest tune was from about 98

tell me waht you think

i grabbed serato last night on my laptop at a mates when i had a better mess around on it. got to add most of my stuff in briefly but not organised at all
only had to attempt 1 mix to make up my mind, should be getting it today / tommorow

=)

see my thinking of buying serato thread peteaus!

where is that thread exactly!?

general discussion

also jobe basically made it!

lol

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