AKA Laptops Still Suck!

Well I took a little breather from writing articles in general, especially the Laptops Suck series of articles.  But here we are, three months into the new year and it seems like as good as time as any to get back into some more of the nitty-gritty why laptops suck for mobile entertainment purposes.  The following is a response that I received from a reader in regards to Laptops Suck – Part 5:  (more…)

DJ Power is quite possibly the most feature-rich and complex software solution that I have ever had a chance to play with.  It is also one of the original programs that were available to DJs back in the 1990s and still going strong today.  But one of the things that really sets DJ Power apart from the competition is the fact that they also build systems specifically to run their software.  A few other have attempted the same, but only a handful have been as remotely successful.  Hands down, it is one of the most versatile software packages on the market today that has most of the features and capabilities that any mobile or club DJ could ever need.  (more…)

I’ve been thinking the past few days since I had the original conversation with my friend from yester-year and wrote the article New Dog, Old Tricks.  Specifically I have been thinking back over what I wrote and that there were some other things I wanted to mention that I didn’t touch upon. A few things that I didn’t hit on that I thought would be good to write a follow-up article about was that of using obsolete software on newer machines or newer software on obsolete machines. Aside from the fact that those who are stealing music and/or software opening themselves up to all sorts of headaches such as viruses, Trojans and computer hackers, there is also the issue of most software developers now placing more means of thwarting software piracy. (more…)

The Computer DJ Summit is obviously a DJ Industry event that focuses solely on and is dedicated to serving DJs whom use or wish to start using advanced computers in their business. Whether you are a road warrior Mobile DJ, a resident Club DJ, a seasoned Radio DJ or a hobbyist Bedroom DJ – the Computer DJ Summit has something to offer to everyone at all experience levels. Also, it is not one of those dozens of “mini me” spin-offs of the larger conventions – this annual event in its fourth year flying solo offers a unique atmosphere for Computer DJs anywhere.  (more…)

Book Synopsis:

Introduction to Computer DJing & CPS is the first in a new series of books by DJ Charles E. Snyder III, which lays the solid foundation of essential knowledge from which readers may successfully incorporate cutting-edge computer technology into their Mobile or Club Disc Jockey businesses. Based upon the work started in the popular book “So You Wanna Go Digital?” the reader is walked through the initial planning stages step-by-step in much greater detail than ever before. This must-have book covers all of the basics from A to Z with planning, purchasing and maintaining a CPS as well as covering critical issues surrounding your choices in hardware, software, controllers, music conversion, creating a music library, storage options, transportation, networking and backups. (more…)

This simple message I received through my contact form from a fellow named Maurice.

Is your book suitable for the beginner DJ? DJing is something that I have always wanted to learn, but never had the time or opportunity.

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