Serato Video General Discussion

Talk about Serato Video and Video-SL.

go spend $200 dollar for a box of janky ?

Dj_KaGeN 5:48 PM - 5 March, 2008
Last night I took another whirl at getting video to work again, after reading a known issues thread that said the workaround was having the audio cache maxed out. I fired up the laptop and got bizzy messing with screen refresh, audio cache, set video to audio, built an overview on audio on the fly. I didn't ouch the NVIDIA settings at all, I opened it, browsed and realized that nothing really in there could explain this disastrous CPU maxed out.

Then it magically worked.. the CPU cycles started dropping to the 70-80 percentile.. Hmm... WTF caused this?? I closed SSL, reopened. Sonofbitch, CPU maxed again. The next half hour was retracing - searching for the magical secret sequence that lowered my CPU to safe levels. No dice.

IT'S BEEN 3 MONTHS SINCE RELEASE..... this is getting downright upsetting. I'm still looking for something that represents a FINAL release that I paid good money for.
sixxx 6:35 PM - 5 March, 2008
www.ahajokes.com

lol - Sorry man. I just had to. You know me. Call me later today when you're off work.
a-swift 7:39 PM - 5 March, 2008
oh damn. its gonna be another one of those days. kagen off his meds again.
a-swift 7:41 PM - 5 March, 2008
btw kagen, i did an AWESOME video gig in hollywood last night. i gave my macbook pro a kiss on the cheek (no homo)
DJMark 7:54 PM - 5 March, 2008
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I'm still looking for something that represents a FINAL release that I paid good money for.


Here you go: www.amazon.com
Dj_KaGeN 8:13 PM - 5 March, 2008
System Requirements

* Rane TTM 57SL Mixer
* Scratch LIVE 1.8
* 2 GB RAM
* 5 GB free on system drive
* Storage space for video files.
* Mac OS X
o 2 GHz MacBook or better
[b]* Windows XP and Vista
o 2 GHz Core 2 Duo or better
o Graphics Card with 128 MB of dedicated Video RAM*[/b]
rg1973 8:51 PM - 5 March, 2008
haha mac....
StevenWayne 9:06 PM - 5 March, 2008
i feel your pain man
DJMark 9:08 PM - 5 March, 2008
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System Requirements


Yeah okay, but I've also read at least five posts from Serato people in the last few months, where they clearly state they recommend Macs because of fewer compatibility issues.

I was obviously just kidding around with you in that earlier reply, but I'm not now...Windows has *always* entailed a greater risk of compatibility issues, especially when dealing with an application that's pushing the envelope of resource-requirements.

That was true in the early 90's (when the first serious attempts were made to have pro-audio apps running on Windows 3.X), and it's the same thing today with Video-SL dealing with either Windows XP from 2001 or Windows Abortion from 2007.

"It is what it is".
a-swift 9:42 PM - 5 March, 2008
i have macs from the win 3.x era. they still run audio apps just fine.
Dj_KaGeN 9:52 PM - 5 March, 2008
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i have macs from the win 3.x era. they still run audio apps just fine.


and you still have them why? Are you praying the Smithsonian dials your number?
a-swift 9:56 PM - 5 March, 2008
thats a good question kagen, i have absolutely no use for them. but i actually remember doing some work ina REAL recording studio back in those days and there were no pcs to be found. plenty of macs and ataris were the norm though.
Demon 11:30 PM - 5 March, 2008
I'm a mac user por vida but I feel Kagen's pain on this.
sixxx 11:34 PM - 5 March, 2008
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buy a mac.


classic
Dj_KaGeN 11:34 PM - 5 March, 2008
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buy a mac.


classic


get a bicycle you lazy bitches.
a-swift 11:36 PM - 5 March, 2008
this dude is HAUNTED by people telling him to buy a mac. so haunted that he made a thread, specifically telling people to stop going into his threads and posting "buy a mac" as a solution to his problem.

even if it had even slightly crossed his mind earlier that, hey maybe i should buy a mac. no fucking way is he ever gonna buy a mac now. just on general principle. kagen is gonna live through life preaching mac for-never til i die!

classic.
sixxx 11:43 PM - 5 March, 2008
lol
Dj_KaGeN 11:44 PM - 5 March, 2008
nah, my new campaign is simply... 'Fucka Mac'
I simply wait... waiting for karma strike strike you all like the angry fist of God.


/ back on topic
thanks for the help. much appreciated.
sixxx 11:46 PM - 5 March, 2008
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nah, my new campaign is simply... 'Fucka Mac'
I simply wait... waiting for karma strike strike you all like the angry fist of God.


/ back on topic
thanks for the help. much appreciated.


First problem was your PC.... second problem is right there. The invisible man. lol
a-swift 11:59 PM - 5 March, 2008
here you go kagen. this should make you feel better about sticking to your pc guns:

www.anewsome.com
Dj_KaGeN 12:05 AM - 6 March, 2008
thanks swift..... shall we go trolling for hurling 11's this friday?
StevenWayne 12:39 AM - 6 March, 2008
wow, thats dope
Charlie Five 12:56 AM - 6 March, 2008
I'd be frustrated and disappointed just as you are Kagen. I've been doing video for quite some time now with before Video-SL dropped using the Numark Virtual Vinyl package (VDJ with a Numark skin and a Numark soundcard). It didn't work that great but I was able to increase my earnings and do something that others were not doing. I'm a VIP member for VDJ and a Mac Beta tester. I had to install Winblows on my Macbook Pro and run Bootcamp just to get the software to work properly. After a year of owning and using the software via ductape there is still not a suitable Mac version. In other words I FEEL YOUR PAIN. Sucks having to wait for a fix to a program which you payed for and planned to be using.
Charlie Five 12:59 AM - 6 March, 2008
Ooops....spelling accident. Winblows actually should be Windows.































Ok, it wasn't. Get a Mac you won't look back.
DJ-Phat-AL 3:12 AM - 6 March, 2008
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Get a Mac you won't look back.


no... I refuse


so it seems that the only solution that people tend to state here... too much.. is... buy a mac..

This software clearly states that is made for mac or pc... the solution shouldn't be .. buy a mac... They NEED to fix the software problems.


So if I buy a new stereo for my car it doesn't exactly install correctly (even thought it was supposed to) in the car... should I buy to new car to fit the stereo when I am completely fine with my car make and model of choice.

----------


here is a small list of other solutions for everyone out there:

quit smoking
quit drinking
quit doing drugs
quit downloading free porn
eat organic
vote
donate to those in need
stop swearing
have safe sex
be monogamous
exercise regularly
adopt a pet from a kill shelter
read
respect everyone else's views
practice preventative maintenance on your car
BUY ALL YOUR SOFTWARE
BUY ALL YOUR VIDEOS & MUSIC
sixxx 3:29 AM - 6 March, 2008
If it's a domestic car, I would definitely suggest you buy an import. lol
sixxx 3:29 AM - 6 March, 2008
(no hyundai)
a-swift 4:21 AM - 6 March, 2008
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thanks swift..... shall we go trolling for hurling 11's this friday?


Only if they got a mac
tomatoslice 4:33 AM - 6 March, 2008
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here you go kagen. this should make you feel better about sticking to your pc guns:

www.anewsome.com



ummm...i don't get it. that looks like a mac.


*S*
Dj_KaGeN 5:41 AM - 6 March, 2008
Thanks DJ-Phat-AL........


and that 1.0.1 release is about worthless.... makes things worse actually.
DJ-Phat-AL 11:05 AM - 6 March, 2008
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Thanks DJ-Phat-AL........


and that 1.0.1 release is about worthless.... makes things worse actually.


your welcome...

so I can't find anywhere on this site/forum what version 1.0.1 fixed as far as bugs. how does it make it worse exactly...

I am about drop some dough this product on want to test it out with my system... so curious.
a-swift 3:12 PM - 6 March, 2008
i'd like to check out this 1.0.1 release but not if it makes things worse.
midihendrix 3:25 PM - 6 March, 2008
Get a mac.


(i don't actually have a mac, but somehow saying this makes me feel cool)
StevenWayne 4:29 PM - 6 March, 2008
it made things worse for me.......bring on the next release, us guinea pigs are ready
Dj_KaGeN 5:07 PM - 6 March, 2008
I used to be able to run the right deck at 80% with some heavy fanaggling... the 1.0.1 managed to up that back up to 98%... and the left deck... NO CONTEST. still pegged.
StevenWayne 5:13 PM - 6 March, 2008
the question is......is this new 1.0.1 release the "soon to come" release???? if it is, looks like it could be a few more months before we get some help.
DJ Mad Matt 10:21 PM - 6 March, 2008
Its the same build number as the beta that I've been running for the past 3 weeks. Its just no longer the beta. A new BETA should be comming out soon though. We are definatly due.
nik39 3:32 PM - 7 March, 2008
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this dude is HAUNTED by people telling him to buy a mac. so haunted that he made a thread, specifically telling people to stop going into his threads and posting "buy a mac" as a solution to his problem.

I have to agree with Kagen, the advice that he should buy a Mac SUCKS. Really it SUCKS.

VSL is advertised to work on a Mac and PC. So every user who has problems with a PC meeting the minimum requirements has every goddamn reason to be pissed.

Again: Those Mac fanboys, please shut up. It won't help Kagen.

Also the hint that the Developers said on the forum 5 times that they say Mac is the preferred way, it DOES NOT HELP Kagen. It has also practically NO impact, cause the minimum requirements list PCs as well. Kagens laptop meets the minimum requirements. If it still does not work, it is not acceptable. Period.
sixxx 5:13 PM - 7 March, 2008
nik39, the whaaaaambulance is on its way. lol
lvmez 6:16 PM - 7 March, 2008
lol!!
a-swift 7:57 PM - 7 March, 2008
Oh man. Don't get me started. I think even Kagen is tired of swimming upstream.,
Dj_KaGeN 8:19 PM - 7 March, 2008
the word for today is... Dellintosh
sixxx 8:28 PM - 7 March, 2008
I thought it was DelliciousMac.
Dj_KaGeN 8:37 PM - 7 March, 2008
Fagalicious.... you so nasty Sixxx.
djbriguy 8:44 PM - 7 March, 2008
lol @ no hyundai. wait. why am i here? I dont even have VSL. Heck, i have a PC AND integrated graphics card :(
djbriguy 9:04 PM - 7 March, 2008
wow... after reading the 1.0.1 release notes, i'm kinda glad i didnt jump into VSL yet.

(sitting back until i hear some good news, especially regarding PC's)
sixxx 10:45 PM - 7 March, 2008
If you jump to VSL right now, make sure you can swim.... KaGeN found out the hard way. hahaha
Dj_KaGeN 10:50 PM - 7 March, 2008
it rub the lotion on its skin - or it gets the hose again.
nik39 1:42 AM - 8 March, 2008
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the word for today is... Dellintosh

Word of the year :)))
DJ-Phat-AL 1:58 AM - 8 March, 2008
phrase of the day/year/decade

mac users are a cult, brainwashed, and won't shut the "F" up!

piece of advice... it works for you... it's your preference.. don't push it on everyone else whom doesn't want it!! Like a religious thing... accept jesus are you are going to hell... buy a mac or your will suffer with technical problems..
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I am not a hater... just tired of all the mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac mac ....



(acronym)

My
Annoying
Cult

^^^^
Dj_KaGeN 1:59 AM - 8 March, 2008
where the hell have you been...?

I'm known as the mac hating emo guy here on the forum.
sixxx 2:01 AM - 8 March, 2008
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where the hell have you been...?

I'm known as the mac hating emo guy here on the forum.


Sorry KaGeN... you have been stripped of that title. Why? Your Dellintosh for one. Two. You're looking to buy an actual Mac.

Doh!

lol
Dj_KaGeN 2:01 AM - 8 March, 2008
let me pass the torch, captain killjoy....
DJ Dub Cowboy 2:05 AM - 8 March, 2008
I like how MAC is called a cult, but most PC fanboys have never touched a mac. Blind loyalty, here is some cool aid. We are all going to take a sip at the same time.

I used to think that I could do the same thing on a PC that anyone could do on Mac. Then I actually coughed up the dough for one (a mac) and can now admit that I was wrong.

You guys are trying to go Formula 1 with go-carts. You can modify your go-carts all you want, but they are still just go-carts.


How much was the box of janky that says Dell on it?
sixxx 2:07 AM - 8 March, 2008
oooh. DJ Dub Cowboy just scored some points.

*Waits for KaGeN's rebuttal*
DJ Dub Cowboy 2:09 AM - 8 March, 2008
I want the same black MBP as Kagen.
DJ-Phat-AL 2:20 AM - 8 March, 2008
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I like how MAC is called a cult, but most PC fanboys have never touched a mac.


I have touched a MAC inappropriately. ;-)

....

I have no problems with MAC's

I am sure they work wonderful...

Just shut up about it is all..

This software Serato Scratch Live & Video Plug In is for BOTH platforms.
If it was just for a MAC then us "PC fanboys" wouldn't have anything to say if it wasn't working.

so.. here is the breakdown:

MAC's are awesome, great, beautiful, for novice computer users, brainless, plug & play, etc...

PC's are awesome, great, beautiful, for advance computer users, can be configured in many ways, cheaper to build to specs, plug & play, etc..

Unless the forums have stated a separate place for PC users & MAC users... we share this space. The main topic was trying find a solution to the PC side of things... not push a MAC solution. There are TONS of software for encoding video, editing, etc... only for PC... I never tell MAC users... buy a PC so you can REALLY edit video better...

This why I think you guys are a cult. As soon as a PC user says... I have an issue with this software not working correctly... you guys are ready to pounce! "Buy A MAC!" must be the most typed phrase from MAC users here!! If I said.. I had premarital sex.. a religious fanatic would jump in and say "you're going to hell unless you follow these rules & accept the lord, etc..." ... same thing guys!!!

All I ask is when someone starts a topic based around a PC thing... let it go... let's work on a solution for the PC thing..
DJ Dub Cowboy 2:24 AM - 8 March, 2008
I went ahead and up'd you to a 2.6 and the 7200RPM drive, but you're still going have to spend the $100 for your 4GB ram kit.

www.colorwarepc.com

MacBook Pro System Color - Jet Black
Frame - Same as Main
Palm Rest - Same as Main
Bottom - Same as Main
Logo - Unpainted
Screen - 15.4-inch TFT Display (1440x900 resolution)
Processor - 2.6GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (adds 1-2 weeks)
Memory - 2GB 667 DDR2 - 2x1GB SO-DIMMs
Hard Drive - 200GB SATA hard drive @ 7200-rpm
Network Adapter - Gigabit Ethernet
Bluetooth - Built-In Bluetooth
Video Card - NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT with 512MB SDRAM
Optical Drive - 8x double-layer SuperDrive (DVD-R/CD-RW)
Operating System - Mac OS X v10.5 "Leopard"
Included Software - iLife® '08 - Music, Photography, Movie and DVD
Order Processing Time - Ships in approximately 3 Weeks.
Warranty - Standard: 1 Year parts and labor warranty

$3650

I think that still comes in under Itchie's Dell that seems to be one of the few running VSL.
DJ Dub Cowboy 2:25 AM - 8 March, 2008
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I have touched a MAC inappropriately. ;-)


I don't want to know about this
DJ Dub Cowboy 2:35 AM - 8 March, 2008
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MAC's are awesome, great, beautiful, for novice computer users, brainless, plug & play, etc...


I am sorry, but that is some fanboy talk right there. You are correct that this software is for both platforms, but there has always been a difference between Macs and PCs. You can get almost any program to run on any hardware/software combination, but how many of those situations are ideal?

Finally we have a program (VSL) that really tests the difference between tightly integrated hardware/software and "cheaper", "easier to configure" hardware/software.

Do not mistake the hours you spend "tweaking" your computer as being an advanced user.
nik39 3:05 AM - 8 March, 2008
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I used to think that I could do the same thing on a PC that anyone could do on Mac. Then I actually coughed up the dough for one (a mac) and can now admit that I was wrong.

Actually that does not speak for you.


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Finally we have a program (VSL) that really tests the difference between tightly integrated hardware/software and "cheaper", "easier to configure" hardware/software.

Thats b/s and you know that.


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Do not mistake the hours you spend "tweaking" your computer as being an advanced user.

Using a final version SSL never crashed on me. I laughed on my DJ colleage (who IS a fanboy) and who reported how SSL crashed a couple of times on his Apple.

Does this mean Macs are worse? No.


So stop this "this is better that is worse discussion". It is a waste of time.
DJ Dub Cowboy 3:22 AM - 8 March, 2008
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I used to think that I could do the same thing on a PC that anyone could do on Mac. Then I actually coughed up the dough for one (a mac) and can now admit that I was wrong.

Actually that does not speak for you.


Not sure what you mean here. I was implying that much of my opinion about macs came from thinking they were overpriced for virtually the same thing. Now that I spent the money on one, I understand the value. I feel the same way about DJ products: you can get a 4 ch Barringer with effects for $200. Is it the same as the Pioneer that does the same thing, but costs 5-7 times the price. NO


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Finally we have a program (VSL) that really tests the difference between tightly integrated hardware/software and "cheaper", "easier to configure" hardware/software.

Thats b/s and you know that.


BS? VSL has no problem hitting 100% CPU usage on macs and PCs. Which one is handling it better consistently?

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Using a final version SSL never crashed on me. I laughed on my DJ colleage (who IS a fanboy) and who reported how SSL crashed a couple of times on his Apple.
Does this mean Macs are worse? No.


Are Macs perfect? NO


but somewhere along the line, we got the idea that PCs could catch up to them, and that is some BS...

I used to play some wicked sets on some janky thrift store turntables, hooked up to some thrift store receivers and some mismatched speakers. Just because I could pull it off does not mean it was the best gear for the job.
DJ-Phat-AL 3:24 AM - 8 March, 2008
I have seen MAC's crash too...
so the elite attitude about MAC's is dumb.

Mindless
Apple
Computer
DJMark 3:28 AM - 8 March, 2008
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Finally we have a program (VSL) that really tests the difference between tightly integrated hardware/software and "cheaper", "easier to configure" hardware/software.

Thats b/s and you know that.


I don't think it's totally bs. Leaving out the judgemental "cheaper" comment (because even some higher-end Windows PC's seem to be having problems), I think it's pretty much obvious common sense that, when we're talking about a real-time application like Video-SL that's very resource-intensive, there's a lot less chances for problems with a tightly-controlled/limited hardware-variation platform.

For Windows PC's, with a much larger variety of different possible internal hardware combinations, it would be much more time-consuming and difficult for Serato to be sure that all the different combinations work well with this software. I imagine that thorough internal testing of all the different possible configurations is nearly impossible for a company of relatively small size.

In terms of both CPU usage and interaction with different video cards (and their drivers) Video-SL is way different than just SSL, and it's not very surprising to me that the Windows version would be showing a lot more issues...especially this early into the development of that software.

My interest, by the way, is not "platform-judgement" at all...I just think (as has been said in these forums and elsewhere many times before) that people who want to use specific products should seek out the supporting products most likely to work best. As of today, talking about Video-SL specifically, it would appear that the Mac platform is the safest choice for people wanting to jump right into it.


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So stop this "this is better that is worse discussion". It is a waste of time.


I really don't think it's a waste of time if people just stick to the facts, and leave out the embellishments.
sixxx 3:41 AM - 8 March, 2008
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MAC's are awesome, great, beautiful, for novice computer users, brainless, plug & play, etc...



lol @ novice computer users....

and brainless too.

If you have a mac, and you know your way around Terminal... I doubt you're a novice.
nik39 3:42 AM - 8 March, 2008
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but somewhere along the line, we got the idea that PCs could catch up to them, and that is some BS...

lol.


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Not sure what you mean here. I was implying that much of my opinion about macs came from thinking they were overpriced for virtually the same thing. Now that I spent the money on one, I understand the value.

Thats different than saying "I could do the same thing on a PC that anyone could do on Mac".


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BS? VSL has no problem hitting 100% CPU usage on macs and PCs. Which one is handling it better consistently?

What does that has to do with "that really tests the difference between tightly integrated hardware/software and "cheaper", "easier to configure" hardware/software."?


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I really don't think it's a waste of time if people just stick to the facts

That's actually the problem. People do not stick to facts. All they say is :

"[insert your platform] runs better. if [insert the other ones platform] makes a problem... well its your fault you should have gone with [insert your platform]".
DJ-Phat-AL 3:47 AM - 8 March, 2008
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I don't think it's totally bs. Leaving out the judgemental "cheaper" comment (because even some higher-end Windows PC's seem to be having problems), I think it's pretty much obvious common sense that, when we're talking about a real-time application like Video-SL that's very resource-intensive, there's a lot less chances for problems with a tightly-controlled/limited hardware-variation platform.

For Windows PC's, with a much larger variety of different possible internal hardware combinations, it would be much more time-consuming and difficult for Serato to be sure that all the different combinations work well with this software. I imagine that thorough internal testing of all the different possible configurations is nearly impossible for a company of relatively small size.

In terms of both CPU usage and interaction with different video cards (and their drivers) Video-SL is way different than just SSL, and it's not very surprising to me that the Windows version would be showing a lot more issues...especially this early into the development of that software.


There are plenty of cpu intensive video based software products out there that run FLAWLESS on a PC. I have been mixing video for over two years on a PC using timecode vinyls with Virtual DJ with NO problems. So it is a developer's problem not the consumer to go get a MAC (the solves all) to make this product work. They should have NEVER released it for PC users if they didn't have it working right for PC users.

oh and..
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Do not mistake the hours you spend "tweaking" your computer as being an advanced user.
total BS. You don't know what your talking about. I am advance user because of the amount education and experience I have had for over 10 plus years with PC's. I know my shit. Just the same as you know your shit with a MAC. But because you own a MAC doesn't make you the any better of a person.
DJ-Phat-AL 4:02 AM - 8 March, 2008
your about to smell a fart... instead..


you know... like I said .. I have NOTHING against MAC's.

& yeah... eventually I would probably buy a mac laptop...

but shut up already about how makes make your penis bigger.
nik39 4:05 AM - 8 March, 2008
... I already have a mac ;)
skinnyguy 4:07 AM - 8 March, 2008
i'm teetering on buying a mac for my next purchase. gonna test out my friend's mbp first....see if i like it.
skinnyguy 4:08 AM - 8 March, 2008
but seeing all the hubbub about the new osx update makes me worried
a-swift 10:20 AM - 8 March, 2008
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I have seen MAC's crash too...
so the elite attitude about MAC's is dumb.


you've never seen mine crash. and you wont. it never will crash.
DJMark 11:49 AM - 8 March, 2008
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There are plenty of cpu intensive video based software products out there that run FLAWLESS on a PC. I have been mixing video for over two years on a PC using timecode vinyls with Virtual DJ with NO problems.


Then by all means, keep using Virtual DJ then. I'd be the last person to advise someone to abandon something that's working for them.

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So it is a developer's problem not the consumer to go get a MAC (the solves all) to make this product work. They should have NEVER released it for PC users if they didn't have it working right for PC users.


Maybe so. Might be worth taking a deep breath and reminding yourself that Video-SL is very much a Version 1.0 (well, now 1.0.1) product. Was Virtual DJ as stable as you're saying it is now on *its* 1.0 release? I'd have to guess probably not. Furthermore, I'd have to guess you still find something lacking in it, since you're both *here*, and apparently trying to get Video-SL running on your PC...

By the way, *I* have never said using a Mac "solves all". I'm the one saying "use what works best". At this point, it seems pretty obvious that, talking specifically about running Video-SL *right now*, Macs seem to be causing fewer problems for people. You can point fingers all you want, cast aspersions on Serato's software-development, whatever...seems like if you're really interested in a solution though, you'd either "use what works" or get busy in the Video-SL public-beta area.
DJ-Phat-AL 12:15 PM - 8 March, 2008
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since you're both *here*, and apparently trying to get Video-SL running on your PC...


I don't own it.


I am interested in how it may handle as compared to VDJ.
I like being very diverse with my dj tools.

Like I had said plenty of times before... I don't hate macs.... just the users.. just kidding.

I am glad macs work with less problems right now. Makes me think they based their development of a mac based instead keeping it as an equal platform release.
Shit happens. I am sure with their resources it will be ironed out soon.

I used Serato when it was first released and liked it then. I just moved onto the video era when I decided over two years ago to be actively using VDJ instead. I have been using it since version 3. Shortly after they locked down the video capabilities. It works great. Good features, compatible with many things, etc. It just lacks timecode tightness!! I am actually a beta tester for them too and suggested many times about a more club dj version without all the "automix" bs. And to support tagging with video too. I may be wrong but who knows... I believe their development staff is small compared to the Serato team. So they may have limited resources and have a different vision than most dometic (USA) club dj's have. It is a European company after all.

I plan on getting my hands on the "have to buy" mixer in order to dabble with this product. It is still a shame that this video product is not midi compatible with other dj mixers so you can just use it without the ttm57. Just better when you have choices for your own taste.

still not buying a mac... ;-)

I just spent over 2K for a Toshiba laptop with dual nivdia 8600gt video cards and upgraded BOTH hard drives in it to TWO 320 gig hard drives & maxed the RAM to 4 gigs. This laptop is a beast and I can't wait to see how Serato Video will be on it.
nik39 12:45 PM - 8 March, 2008
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Maybe so. Might be worth taking a deep breath and reminding yourself that Video-SL is very much a Version 1.0 (well, now 1.0.1) product. Was Virtual DJ as stable as you're saying it is now on *its* 1.0 release?

That argument is moot. Seratos motto is "we dont tell dates, because we dont want to rush something which aint stable and ready yet". If 1.0 is not stable enough, following that motto, they should have waited.

Also, SSL 1.0 was very stable! That is the bar to compare with.


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I'm the one saying "use what works best". At this point, it seems pretty obvious that, talking specifically about running Video-SL *right now*, Macs seem to be causing fewer problems for people.

True, and I couldn't agree anymore. I am using VSL on a Mac as well, b/c I know it works. But if I didnt had a Mac and had bought a PC (which works with VSL according to Serato's announced minimum requirements) and SSL had not worked problem, man... I'd be pissed as hell, and I would have every right to be pissed.

Long talk... Kagen needed help with his setup. He did not ask for any Mac advice... he knows that he could buy a Mac. He did not ask for VDJ, cause he decided to stay with SSL/VSL. So any comments like "you should have gotten a mac, had bough VDJ" or whatever is absolutely not productive.
sixxx 4:35 PM - 8 March, 2008
Kagen... Buy a nik39.
Dj_KaGeN 4:36 PM - 8 March, 2008
this thread sucks ass.
sixxx 5:20 PM - 8 March, 2008
Dellintosh +1
Dj_KaGeN 5:23 PM - 8 March, 2008
bump
sixxx 5:25 PM - 8 March, 2008
bump x 2 illegalaliens
DJ Dub Cowboy 5:56 PM - 8 March, 2008
multi-touch
sixxx 7:09 PM - 8 March, 2008
Quote:
multi-touch


Orgy? lol
skinnyguy 7:20 PM - 8 March, 2008
multi-pass =P
nik39 7:33 PM - 8 March, 2008
Whatever, where the waitress at with my druuuuuuiiiiiiiiiiiinks?
Dj Mayhem 2:13 AM - 9 March, 2008
Quote:
Quote:

so it seems that the only solution that people tend to state here... too much.. is... RUN MAC OSX 10.5.
DJ Dub Cowboy 2:17 AM - 9 March, 2008
One thing is for sure.....


















































I wouldn't be having this much fun on a PC.
DJ-Phat-AL 1:14 PM - 9 March, 2008
one thing also for sure...





















































































that was gay
sixxx 2:36 PM - 9 March, 2008
Quote:
one thing also for sure...





















































































I am gay


Don't ask. Don't tell.
DJ Dub Cowboy 5:26 PM - 9 March, 2008
Quote:

that was gay


glad you liked it
midihendrix 7:20 PM - 9 March, 2008
i think its time to lock this thread
DJ-Phat-AL 12:51 AM - 10 March, 2008
I agree... lock it and throw away the key.
So we can minimize the gay comments from brokeback cowboys
Serato, Support
Matt G 1:33 AM - 10 March, 2008
Quote:
Also the hint that the Developers said on the forum 5 times that they say Mac is the preferred way, it DOES NOT HELP Kagen.


I don't know that any mods have said that? Our goal genuinely is to have Video-SL run just as well on Windows as it does on OS X. There is an update coming that should dramatically improve performance on Windows.

Certainly it would have been better if the Windows performance was top notch in the initial release. But we can't go back and change that now. Instead we're working hard on making it better for future releases. Hopefully you'll see some of these soon.
DJ Mad Matt 3:28 AM - 10 March, 2008
Quote:
Also the hint that the Developers said on the forum 5 times that they say Mac is the preferred way, it DOES NOT HELP Kagen.


I don't know that any mods have said that?


It might have something to do with this.

Quote:
Matt G. - Yes, Serato products are designed to work just as well on either platform, and the Video-SL issues on PCs are being dealt with with updates pending. But "buy a Mac" is always good advice :)
nik39 10:08 AM - 10 March, 2008
Quote:
Quote:
Also the hint that the Developers said on the forum 5 times that they say Mac is the preferred way, it DOES NOT HELP Kagen.


I don't know that any mods have said that? Our goal genuinely is to have Video-SL run just as well on Windows as it does on OS X. There is an update coming that should dramatically improve performance on Windows.

Certainly it would have been better if the Windows performance was top notch in the initial release. But we can't go back and change that now. Instead we're working hard on making it better for future releases. Hopefully you'll see some of these soon.

Just to make clear, I was pointing out that people who quote the mods do not help.
a-swift 3:34 PM - 10 March, 2008
Quote:

Just to make clear, I was pointing out that people who quote the mods do not help.


double cosign on that
nik39 3:39 PM - 10 March, 2008
Just realized it was not very clear what I wrote...

To make it clearer I meant that particular quote ("buy a mac" or similar).
Dj_KaGeN 4:33 PM - 10 March, 2008
Ummm.. I'm confused. Quoting a mod is bad because? They are an employee and highly regarded and it would seem natural to assume that their informed opinion matters? Or that they have inside info that they could be hinting about? Or that they could have some statistical resources that would dictate their attitude toward certain products...

I think the mods carry some serious weight, and many people hang on every word, like "soon" and "mac". I might be wrong, but those are some of their favorites to use.
nik39 4:41 PM - 10 March, 2008
Quote:
Quoting a mod is bad because?

Wack english skills on my side. Plus I caught a flu, and I am lieing in bed - sick. Weird thoughts and stuff.


Lemme try again:

What I meant was... if you (Kagen) say that you have problems with VSL on your PC, it does not help if someone quotes the mod (or anyone) telling you to buy a Mac.
sixxx 4:58 PM - 10 March, 2008
Quote:
Kagen, buy a mac, oh wait..... nevermind.


I found a picture of KaGeN after using Mac...

www.blogorrhea.com
Serato, Support
Matt G 8:25 PM - 10 March, 2008
By that statement I meant "Buy a Mac" is good advice in general, rather than specifically for Video-SL. If you have a PC and want to run Video-SL, we're still working hard to get you the best performance on your chosen platform.
DJ-Phat-AL 3:34 AM - 11 March, 2008
just as I figured... you guys whom buy a mac to increase your vsl performance also think it will increase your penis size. ... nope ... still have small ones...

M- massive
A- ass
C- chocolate

a great big shit!!


M- my
A- annoying
C- cult


M- mindless
A- apple
C- computer


M- misled
A- after
C- conceived


not a mac hater... just liking making fun of them ... & the users...
sixxx 4:42 AM - 11 March, 2008
M
A
C

D
A
D
D
Y

lol
sixxx 4:45 AM - 11 March, 2008
Who cares if it increases penis size or not...



... as long as it increases performance. hahahaha
ral 9:43 PM - 14 March, 2008
im sorry kagen, but i joined the cult!

traded my 56 to 57..of course I wanted to try vsl, but it didn't work in my sony vaio (xp or vista)...got fed up..bought a macbook pro 2.5ghz 2gb ram for $2500

vsl works great! for now, im just assigning demo vids fr the cd, to whatever audio track

the only thing thats pissin me off is, im only using mac for ssl+vsl !! wheres office/cubase/photo editor/etc ?? wtf !
oh yeah, yahoo messenger works with the mac cam.. and thats about it, for now
Dj_KaGeN 9:46 PM - 14 March, 2008
it's OK man.. Just please do not drink the brainwash Kool-Aid and start talking to much about it and offering it as a solution to die hard PC owners when they have issues.
sixxx 9:49 PM - 14 March, 2008
lol ral... welcome to the cult.
sixxx 9:49 PM - 14 March, 2008
the cult that KaGeN is already a part of... lol
Dj K.Smith 7:00 PM - 30 March, 2008
I'm really starting to believe that this is a $200 dollar box of janky... I've had 2 occasions in which I could've spun video but because I get frequent audio drop outs, I didn't and would not chance it...

$200 in this recession economy is big bucks for something not to work...

:(
DJ De Leon 8:55 PM - 30 March, 2008
What makes the CPU max out?

Is it the video drivers?

Is it because VSL using quicktime as opposed to Windows media center?

Would it be benifical to create two versions of VSL one for mac that uses quicktime and the other for a PC that uses windows media player?
Serato, Support
Matt G 9:46 PM - 30 March, 2008
I don't believe the CPU consumption problem on PCs is due to the use of Quicktime. I understand the CPU consumption has been vastly improved, and an update will be coming out.
skinnyguy 9:02 AM - 11 April, 2008
in two weeks? *crossing fingers*
Dj K.Smith 8:19 PM - 11 April, 2008
IDK Matt G, it's still looking like a $200 box of janky, lol.. We need a rock solid fix for the cpu issue that many of us are having...
djpuma_gemini 6:46 AM - 12 April, 2008
I got a fix, but it involes a little piece of fruit called an apple.

HOpefully they will fix this so I can run it with bootcamp and windows to see what all this fuss is about.
Culprit 8:30 PM - 12 April, 2008
Myh fix was to use magic video converter, 1500 birtate video, 128 birate audio, 29.96 fps, Audio - AAC, h.264 in MOV containers. The Quality is kind of low, but it works perfect for me on the PC now, and my PC meter is down to 70%. I only converted over about 200 videos or so, until the next release comes out, because I know the guys are ganna have it fixed by then
Dj K.Smith 8:24 PM - 13 April, 2008
1500? Yikes dude... I want better quality than that dude....
Dj K.Smith 3:44 AM - 16 April, 2008
................ Janky................



Just wanted to type that in hopes of getting a "unjanky" VSL update, lol...
skinnyguy 9:55 AM - 16 April, 2008
janky




sorry, just tryin to help k.smith

=)
matt212 11:56 AM - 16 April, 2008
Stanky Janky....
Dj K.Smith 4:41 PM - 16 April, 2008
Webster's: Janky (ja-nky)

(1) To "un-jankify" a video product released by Rane Serato in hopes that many dj's who paid their hard earned $200 in this recession economy can have a reliable, cutting edge piece of software that performs at the level of it's cousin scratchlive.

(2) Not tested on PC's...

(3) Non-working on PC's...

Used in a sentence:

K. Smith: Hey what up Kagen? I just bought VSL. What do you think about it?

Kagen: It's janky K. Smith, straight up janky...

K. Smith: Damn....
D-Twizzle 5:07 PM - 16 April, 2008
lol
Dj_KaGeN 5:08 PM - 16 April, 2008
LOL..... now that's funny.
Dj K.Smith 5:25 PM - 16 April, 2008
I thought you might like that one, lol....
sixxx 5:47 PM - 16 April, 2008
lol Smith.
DJBIGWIZ 5:52 PM - 16 April, 2008
Quote:

M- massive
A- ass
C- chocolate

a great big shit!!


M- my
A- annoying
C- cult




M- mindless
A- apple
C- computer


M- misled
A- after
C- conceived


not a mac hater... just liking making fun of them ... & the users...


PC:

P- prominent
C- chocolate

a noticeable shit!!

P- pathetic
C- cult

P- problematic
C- computer

P- poorly
C- conceived

not a pc hater... just own both and know which is better. ;)

Quote:

M
A
C

D
A
D
D
Y

lol


lol
DJ-Phat-AL 10:57 PM - 16 April, 2008
wow... you know long ago I wrote those MAC acronyms... and it took you this long with any kind of a comeback to it...

M- My
A- Ass
C- Crack
DJBIGWIZ 12:23 AM - 17 April, 2008
Quote:
wow... you know long ago I wrote those MAC acronyms... and it took you this long with any kind of a comeback to it...

M- My
A- Ass
C- Crack


hahaha... yeah, but I only saw it today.

P- Pure
C- Crap
DJ-Phat-AL 12:46 AM - 17 April, 2008
M- Masterbate
A- And
C- Cum
DJ-Phat-AL 12:53 AM - 17 April, 2008
M- Mine
A- Ain't
C- Cheap
DJ-Phat-AL 12:57 AM - 17 April, 2008
M- MAC's
A- Are
C- Childish
DJ-Phat-AL 12:59 AM - 17 April, 2008
M- MAC's
A- Are
C- Conceited

(that one is sooooo true)
DJBIGWIZ 2:06 AM - 17 April, 2008
Quote:
M- Masterbate
A- And
C- Cum


P- Please
C- Calm down

Quote:
M- Mine
A- Ain't
C- Cheap


P- Pricy
C- Crap

Quote:
M- MAC's
A- Are
C- Childish


P- Pre-school
C- Computer


Quote:
M- MAC's
A- Are
C- Conceited


P-Poor
C-Child,
*
M-Mac's
A-Are
C-Convinced

Quote:
(that one is sooooo true)
DJ Dub Cowboy 2:06 AM - 17 April, 2008
Re-reading this thread is real funny when you know that KaGeN and Phat-AL both ended up buying macs.
sixxx 2:15 AM - 17 April, 2008
D - Does
J - Jokes

P - Particularly
h - Horrible
a - As usual
t - Then

A - Acquires
L - Lovely Mac He Hates So Much


:P
DJBIGWIZ 2:17 AM - 17 April, 2008
Quote:
D - Does
J - Jokes

P - Particularly
h - Horrible
a - As usual
t - Then

A - Acquires
L - Lovely Mac He Hates So Much


:P



hahahaha
DJ-Phat-AL 3:10 AM - 17 April, 2008
S- Sucks
I- Incredibly
X- Xtra
X- Xtra
X- Xtra Large Dicks!!


(I like how he just wants to chime in everytime I post somewhere...)

U want a beat down... don't you?
sixxx 3:26 AM - 17 April, 2008
Are you threatening me?
sixxx 3:27 AM - 17 April, 2008
... mr forum tough guy?
sixxx 3:29 AM - 17 April, 2008
Quote:


(I like how he just wants to chime in everytime I post somewhere...)


Correction. Seems like you're the one following me around.

scratchlive.net
DJ-Phat-AL 3:30 AM - 17 April, 2008
I was making a jokes about MAC as an acronym and then you decide to put in your not so funny two cents in using my name... seems to be a pattern with you after I post somewhere... and then you keep provoking it on.

dude... what is your deal...?
sixxx 3:31 AM - 17 April, 2008
Did you follow the link? Seems like YOU'RE following ME around.

... so, what... You're not answering my question?

Are you threatening me mr though internet guy? Vegas ain't that far.
DJ-Phat-AL 3:33 AM - 17 April, 2008
you need to chill out and realize when you post comments sometimes it seems very much like you are provoking something. Sometimes it's better to just keep your lame comments to yourself and move along.
DJ-Phat-AL 3:34 AM - 17 April, 2008
oh... and I can get you deported.
sixxx 3:36 AM - 17 April, 2008
I see... not answering my question. You can deport't a US citizen. Research before you open up your mouth.

...

And, if you don't like jokes, don't make jokes then. It wasn't an attack... it was a joke... unlike YOUR ATTACK towards me.

But seriously, don't b that mr tough internet guy... Vegas ain't that far if you really wanna make something of it.
DJ-Phat-AL 3:39 AM - 17 April, 2008
I am not that mr. tough internet guy...


I do like jokes... but when I joke usually I try to make about a general topic.. not toward someone in particular... unless they provoke it. Then that is when it can get ugly. if it has happened in the past then let it be that... the past.


let's just squash it..
sixxx 3:41 AM - 17 April, 2008
squashed
DJ_X_Trodinaire 3:42 AM - 17 April, 2008
yall two need to get a room and make up!
sixxx 3:43 AM - 17 April, 2008
Quote:
yall two need to get a room and make up!


Voyeur much? hahahaha :P Sinner. lol
DJBIGWIZ 3:44 AM - 17 April, 2008
P- Please
C- Chill

M- Must
A- Act
C- Courteous

=)
djpuma_gemini 3:44 AM - 17 April, 2008
If you've got internet beef with D.P.G. than holla at me the D-O-G
DJ-Phat-AL 3:44 AM - 17 April, 2008
(virtual handshake)
sixxx 3:45 AM - 17 April, 2008
(virtual handshake)
sixxx 3:45 AM - 17 April, 2008
btw.. I was playing with my balls a minute ago... :P
DJ_X_Trodinaire 3:45 AM - 17 April, 2008
Quote:
Quote:
yall two need to get a room and make up!


Voyeur much? hahahaha :P Sinner. lol

film it and use VSL :P
sixxx 3:46 AM - 17 April, 2008
Oh snap DJ_X_Trodinaire... lol
DJ-Phat-AL 3:48 AM - 17 April, 2008
thought I smelled something fishy... are sure those are balls?
djpuma_gemini 3:48 AM - 17 April, 2008
Pig
sixxx 4:07 AM - 17 April, 2008
Quote:
thought I smelled something fishy... are sure those are balls?


hahahaha
Dj K.Smith 5:06 AM - 17 April, 2008
Now that was a "janky" exchange...
The Infamous OJ 5:19 AM - 17 April, 2008
someone rang? I heard someone needed a butcher... who got beef?
Dj_KaGeN 6:39 AM - 17 April, 2008
Quote:
Re-reading this thread is real funny when you know that KaGeN and Phat-AL both ended up buying macs.


ya, fuckin hilarious..... like watching a guy get kicked in square in the balls funny.

So funny that a we still don't have a solution for PC after 4 and a half months, so fucking funny that I own evenly spec'd mac and Dell, and know the real story about how long it takes for a mac and pc to do similar tasks, so funny that I know how much the mac sucks in some departments and the die hards are oblivious to reality, but hell - you think you know it all.. gots to be extra hilarious knowing how much I got gouged for the mac in price compared to the Dell. ya, Real funny.

Hey Al, this whole thing is a real HOOT, huh.
DJ Dub Cowboy 6:50 AM - 17 April, 2008
Quote:
like watching a guy get kicked in square in the balls funny


More like getting a guy kicked in the balls over and over again...I see why you are little pissed. i bet they have it fixed already and they are just taking some extra time to torture you and PC.

by the way, I just sent Serato some more money for a box of janky.

I have faith.

If you don't like getting kicked in the balls, stop spreading your legs. They will get it right.
DJ Art Pumpin Payne 8:25 AM - 17 April, 2008
Wow how did I miss all this...

Damn late again.
DJ-Phat-AL 9:18 AM - 17 April, 2008
Quote:

Hey Al, this whole thing is a real HOOT, huh.


oh yeah... after spending over 6K on computers, mixers, etc. .. within a few weeks initially... OH... & I would love to get the countless hours back added to my life as well... thanks!

Hoot & Holler
a-swift 2:35 PM - 17 April, 2008
i have a little dance i do now. its called the "use VDJ and get down dance".

still getting paid.,
matt212 4:10 PM - 17 April, 2008
I'm really thinking about picking up that Virtual Vinyl....
cappinkirk 4:47 PM - 17 April, 2008
wow you got a box? i just got a janky download
Dj_KaGeN 4:56 PM - 17 April, 2008
oh man... the box had a DVD in it, that didn't even install.... you're so missing out.
matt212 5:02 PM - 17 April, 2008
hahahahaha
sixxx 5:24 PM - 17 April, 2008
Quote:
oh man... the box had a DVD in it, that didn't even install.... you're so missing out.


Fo sho. It made for a nice coaster though. lol
Dj K.Smith 6:02 PM - 17 April, 2008
I love this janky thread... lol
Henry GQ 9:53 PM - 21 January, 2009
this is one of the most funniest threads i have come across
btw...im buying amac, we will see whos better

in this corner....we have "mac" wearing white trowsers
DJ Dub Cowboy 10:04 PM - 21 January, 2009
haha. You searched "get a mac"

You won't be sorry henry. There are lots of people here that will help with any questions you have, myself included.
a-swift 10:26 PM - 21 January, 2009
buying a mac is the only real solution. so funny though, i've had friends who are the most DIE HARD PC users and they all got new PC computers for serato. One by one, they eventually got fed up with messing around with their PCs, tweaking shit, trying to get them to work, etc and they all ended up buying Macs.

I always think it's funny when they say to me how easy, smooth, crash proof their mac is,.. and I'm like duh. I told you the same shit a long time ago.

Now I'm going the other way with it. I'm going to start telling PC users to buy a better PC and watch them fuss with it.
djpuma_gemini 12:25 AM - 22 January, 2009
Go Mac or Go Home (no fanboy, just a mac convert since 06)
Culprit 12:33 AM - 22 January, 2009
dj shortee is running video sl on her pc, we need to see what she did to get it workin.
djpuma_gemini 2:33 AM - 22 January, 2009
Tossed OSX on it (end ofjokes)
DJ Art Pumpin Payne 3:19 AM - 22 January, 2009
LOL, I miss my mac fanboy days...

: )
Dj_KaGeN 7:42 PM - 23 January, 2009
FYI - macs still crash
a-swift 7:44 PM - 23 January, 2009
Quote:
FYI - macs still crash


only for kagen