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Digital Blue Mixman DM2 Music Mixer

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I bought my DM2 for the soul purpose of scratching. I thought it would be great to scratch any sound. You wouldn't have to go buy custom records because you could make your own samples and scratch those. I learned you can't do this with the packaged software because it uses its own file format and converting to TRK is annoying and sample length is limited. I found something alot better, its called Traktor and you CAN set up the DM2 to work with it.

Look online and find an application called DM2Midi and download the profiles so you can make the DM2 function as a Midi control device. Traktor can play and manipulate full length wav and mp3 files without any need to convert. This is a better setup than the MixMan software but its still not going to function like a real turntable. If you want that go for Final Scratch or Ms. Pinky. Its steep but it will be the most authentic experience.

DM2 with Traktor is a useful combo if you can get it set up (there are tutorials on sites and in forums) but there are limitations because of how the DM2 is made.

The DM2's "scratch rings" don't work the same way as actual vinyl and they probably never will. Real vinyl is always in motion and it's also pressure sensitive (you can slow it just by gliding your finger over it or you can stop it completely) the DM2 lacks that kind of control and with current Traktor profiles you have to hold down a button to scratch. You also can't utilize the crossfader when you're using one hand to hold a "scratch button" and the other to move the "scratch wheel."

I've tried using profiles for Traktor that don't need a button so you scratch with the wheel itself but this is still difficult. The rubber scratch wheel's can't sense pressure so you can't just put your finger on the wheel and stop/slow the "record." The DM2 doesn't know your finger is there until you edge the wheel back or forth and once you stop moving it, it goes back to playing even if your finger is still there.

Perhaps if the surface of the wheels had some kind of heat/pressure sensitve strip like the volume adjuster on an Ipod it would work a little better. The people who make DM2 need to consider its possible application with OTHER software, not just its own.

to mix mp3 with the dm2 you must get software that converts mp3 to trk which is wat the dm2 and all mixman products use. mixman.com has a program they offer for download, but it costs.the said software is not provided with the dm2.

If you have Windows Vista do not buy this as the company who makes them does not know computers are sold with Windows Vista now and do not offer any drivers for Vista. I guess they make money on the next one that does use Windows Vista. Stay Away if you have windows vista

The DM2 is an amazing buy. It offers the same features of more expensive turntables and the fact that is is entirely digital gives it amazing flexibility. Any .WAV or similarly formated file can become a track in your custom mixes. When coupled with MP3 reformating software (which is readily available for free online) and the machines ability to monitor 16 independant tracks, the DM2 can meet any future DJ's needs. This is a terrific product for those wanting to try their hand at music mixing. Though its required computer connection may keep it out of some more serious DJ's setups, even the most experienced DJ will find enjoyment with the DM2. This is a must buy for anyone who enjoys, or would possibly enjoy, mixing music.

This product wasn't even close to what I thought it was going to be. I thought it would give me the ability to DJ with my own music but all it lets you do is mix with the software and sounds/music that come with the program. It's basically like a childs toy.

I like this for its simple CHEAP way of mixing, but in the end, its still just plastic. I had to go install Windows 98 BACK ON my computer, and boot with that to use this, cuz it doesnt support anything else really.
The Cross-fader well...only registers on left now, so i cant fade anymore, thats crap. Bottom line, its now simply a really hard-to-use soundboard, which req. u to use a program to select a few clips... not worth even $20 by the time you get used to it, so id say dont buy it if you actuly want to do anything, other then soundboard mixing.

when i purchased it, i installed it and the blue screen of death came up,i immediately uninstalled it, i hope they get a vista version for this gadget.

-A great game for education and fun. Teaches kids how to make their own music while inhancing computer skills. If you WANT TO BECOME A PROFESSIONAL dj WHEN YOU GROW UP, THIS IS WHAT YOU SHOULD GET.

My son is a music maker, sound mixer, beat creator and whatever you can do with music. I bought this item for him as a Christmas gift and he LOVES IT. He said it is NICE! I am not sure what it really does but if he is satisfied I know it does what it suppose to do, especially for the price. I received this item Very Fast too.

This thing is so great! I like how you can make your own samples and there are a lot of beats/samples available. There could be more drum beats but I'm thinking I can sample my own. Sweet!