Octatrack for a DJ set?

[PeterHanes]

@""Vader77""

Still getting to grips with my OT (this thing is deeeep) but I was wondering how practical the unit is to use as a dedicated media player playing tracks via the static machine for say a DJ mix (i.e. track selection, cueing ect) with a few live FX thrown over the top via the fader?
I guess the four outputs would still have to go into an external mixer for ease of use or could it all be done easily within the unit if it was set up the right way?

Has any one done anything like this live or could maybe point me to some good examples?

Octatrack as a DJ deck

Hello!! The Octatrack can function as a complete DJ setup without DJ decks and a mixer.It’s great but using this feature there is one problem as assigning to static machine long samples. There is no function that shows duration of a track/long sample and a remaining time till the end of track/long sample playback. Any suggestions/advices/tips?

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So I fancy being a bit passive and just playing some tunes and mixing dj style on the octatrack. So far I have [ul] [li]Got my tunes into the machine[/li] [li]fixed start points and bpm’s ( internal beat detection was way off!_[/li] [li]Setup a tune each on tracks 1 and 5 [/li] [li]Press track 1 button, after a few minutes, press track 5 button and crossfaded all rather nicely[/li] [/ul] So is there any tips on making the process better? I find choosing the next tune on each track a bit…

http://www.elektronauts.com/t/djing-with-octatrack-compared-to-normal-djing-p/7806/64001/#66556

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Hi there. I’ve been using the Ocatrack to trigger loops of songs for live performances lately but I"m now wondering if it can be used to DJ live without using decks in the audio ins. Tracks seem to go a bit weird when you’re not in the same tempo as them. I was wondering if anyone uses the Ocatrack this way and what experiences they’ve had. Thanks!

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After some time off, I am now putting some sets back together. I made the transition from vinyl to Traktor a while back, but using control vinyl doesn’t seem practical anymore, having to buy the latest gear +software and using a laptop etc etc. I would prefer to use the OT as a mixer, utilising whatever CDJ’s are in the club or wherever. Whatever I do, I want the OT to be a part of it. Im thinking to go WAV files only from now on and mash up everything into sections & loops for the OT and pe…

http://www.elektronauts.com/t/long-sample-playback-best-practices-dj-workflow/3752/123552