Or, you can uninstall Deckadance 2 from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel. On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following.
- This page is not a recommendation to remove Deckadance by Image-Line from your computer, nor are we saying that Deckadance by Image-Line is not a good application for your computer. This text simply contains detailed info on how to remove Deckadance in case you want to.
- Jul 04, 2009 Get started learning DeckaDance - In this beginner tutorial we will take a look at managing file and folders within DackaDance.
Developer(s) | Stanton Magnetics |
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Initial release | October 1, 2007 |
Stable release | 2.72 / January 28, 2017 |
Operating system | Windows, OS X |
Available in | English |
Type | DJ console and mixing |
License | Crippleware |
Website | www.stantondj.com/deckadance-2.html |
Deckadance (often referred to as DD) is a DJconsole and mixing tool developed by Image-Line software and acquired in 2015 by Gibson.[1][2] Initially released in May 2007,[3] it operates on Windows and Mac OS X, and comes in a House Edition and Club Edition. The latter has support for timecodedvinyl.[4]
Deckadance can be used as a standalone application or as a VSTplugin inside VST-supporting software hosts[2] like Ableton Live.[5] It can host any VST-compliant effect or software synthesizer,[4] and can be controlled by most Midi controllers.[6]
History[edit]
Deckadance was created by Image-Line as a mixingapplication for DJs.[7] Image-Line worked closely with DJ and programmerArguru to develop the first version,[3] which was released for Windows in May 2007.[3][7] After Arguru died in a car accident in June 2007, future versions were worked on by the Image-Line developers Arguru had been cooperating with,[3] many of whom are also DJs.[8] Deckadance was made compatible with Mac OS X after the release of version 1.20.0 in January 2008.[3] The most recent release is version 2.43 from April 28, 2015.[7]
Software overview[edit]
Version 1.2 on OS X, first for Macs
- System requirements
As of version 1.9, the minimum system requirements for Deckadance on a PC are Windows 7, Vista, or XP (SP2). Hardware requirements consist of 512 MBRAM, 200 MB free hard drive space, and a DirectSound or ASIO compatible soundcard. Also required is either an Intel Pentium III 1 GHz or AMDAthlon XP 1.4 GHz processor. A Mac requires Mac OS X v10.4 (Universal binary), 512 Mb RAM, 200 Mb free hard drive space, and a sound card with CoreAudiodrivers. Processor must be either G4 1.5 GHz or Intel Core Duo family.[9][10]
- Versions
Deckadance is available in two different editions. The House Edition can host VST compliant effects and can be controlled via a MIDI controller. The Club Edition contains all of the features of the House Edition, in addition to support for timecodedvinyls.[4][5]
Features[edit]
Among Deckadance features are iTunes integration,[11] an audio synchronization engine that can work in tandem with other VST hosts such as Ableton Live, a detachable Song Manager (SM) that can integrate with iTunes, zPlane Elastique technology,[7] a colored waveform with red to distinguish bass, the ability to time-code your own CD (Club Edition), beat detection, a 2-channel mixer with 3-band EQ,[12] and headphone cueing. As of version 1.9 Deckadance has seven internal performance effects, including LP, HP, BP, Notch, Phaser, Echo, and Low fidelity.[11]
- User Interface - Deckadance uses a GUI that slightly resembles that of Image-Line's digital audio workstationFL Studio,[13] which consists of one main window that can expand to fill the entire screen. As of 1.3x there are 6 changeable user skins. As of version 1.9, the program no longer covers the start bar and the icons resemble those of Apple's Aqua graphics.
- VST options - Deckadance is designed to work either as a standalone program or as a VSTi 2.4plugin inside VST-supporting software hosts.[10] For example, Deckadance can be used as a plugin in digital audio workstations such as FL Studio, Ableton Live, Cakewalk Sonar, and Cubase.[14] Deckadance can host VST-compliant effects or software synthesizers,[4] and the VSTs can be controlled with MIDI files, making Deckadance into an 8 track music sequencer.[15]
- Samplers - Deckadance has eight integrated sampler banks that can save 1, 2, 4, or 8 beat patternloops from the decks. The sampling process works in conjunction with a beatdetection feature, meaning the samples can be automatically synced to tempo. There is a volume control for sampler slot output, and effects can be layered onto the sample banks.[16] It also allows for the recording and looping of live audio.[11]
- ReLooper - The ReLooper slices and re-arranges samples in the playback buffer for either Deck A or Deck B, with the looped region defined by beat markers. Master ReLooper effects include a wha-wha filter, panoramic LFO, ring-modulator, and track-coder that combines a vocoder and low-fi distortion effect.[17]
Controllers[edit]
Deckadance can be controlled using a mouse, keyboard, CD system, MIDI controller, or in the case of the Club Edition, timecoded vinyl.[8] The program uses a MIDI auto detection system.[11] Deckadance works with several timecoded vinyl and CDs.[4][18] Through an 'autolearning system,' Image-Line claims the program can use essentially all CD and vinyl controllers on the market.[11] When using vinyl, the program distinguishes between 'absolute mode', which allows for needle dropping and jump track position from the vinyl, and 'relative mode', which doesn't. Both modes allow for scratching and the manual control of playback speed and direction.[18]
Brand | Model(s) and first supporting DD version[6] |
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Allen & Heath | Xone:3D (0.99) |
American Audio | Digital Producer 2/DP2 (1.7), VMS4 (1.8) |
Behringer | BCD2000 (0.96), BCD3000 (1.13) |
DJ-Tech | i-Mix / i-Mix Reload (1.3), Kontrol One K1 + M1 (1.5), DJ Mouse (1.5), i-Mix MKII (1.6), 101 Series (1.7), DJ For All (1.7), uSolo FX (1.72), Pocket DJ (1.72), Mix Free |
EKS | XP-5 (1.30), XP-10 (0.85), Otus (1.40.3) |
Hercules | Console MK2, MK4, and Steel (1.0), RMX (1.3), Control MP3 and MP3 E2 (1.3) |
Kontrol Dj | KDJ500 (1.08) |
M-Audio | X-Session Pro (1.0), Xponent (1.3) |
Numark | Total Control (1.2), Omni Control (1.6) |
Omnitronic | MMC-1 (1.31.2) |
OpenLabs | DBeat |
Percussa | Audiocubes(1.4) |
Reloop | Digital Jockey |
Stanton | SCS-1D (1.3), SCS-3D/DaScratch (1.40.4) |
SYNQ | PCM-1 (1.3), DMC-1000 (1.71), DMC-2000 (1.9) |
Vestax | VCI-100 (1.3), VCI-300 (1.5), VCM-100 (1.3), Typhoon (1.8) |
Version history[edit]
Version | Release | Notes |
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1.00.0 | May 3, 2007 | The initial 'final release.' |
1.08.0 | May 14, 2007 | Timecode tracking latency minimized. |
1.10.0 | May 24, 2007 | New playlist system and GUI interface, new keyboard shortcuts, Nintendo Wii Remote native controller support. Last version worked on by Arguru. |
1.14.0 | October 1, 2007 | Introduction of the House Edition, which doesn't include vinyl tracking system. New 'Hitech' skin. Equalization processing to input lines. |
1.20.x | January 15, 2008 | Mac OS X release, new Deckadance LE Edition available to hardware manufacturers. Master level volume to the new minihost, vinyl timcode control of decks inside Live and Live LE.[3] |
1.30.0 | February 22, 2008 | Implementation of OpenGL to increase speed and also use around 30% of the CPU (rather than reports of the CPU getting up to 100% on the Mac).[19] Automatic storing of cue points. |
1.30.6/7 | Added jog control to the EXT CTRL panel for House and LE editions, and improved scratch behavior for the Kontrol Dj KDJ500 controller. Added new skins: Blue, New White, Synq, Vestax and Dj-Tech, and removed the old black, white and vestax skins.[20][21] | |
1.30.9 | 9/2008 | New render engine, automatic storing of cue points, new Midi function list, support for 14 bit Midi pitch messages, deck load locked features, new loop move feature. |
1.31.0 | April 9, 2008[4] | Neon skin added, waveform color support via skin. |
1.40.x | December 28, 2008[22] | New in-built support for midi streaming, new sound engine, new BPM setup panel/beatgrid system. |
1.45.0 | May 7, 2009 | Support to load/import iTunes playlists, new OpenGL render engine for Windows, support and BPM reading for ID3V1/2 tags. |
1.50.3 | May 24, 2009 | Batch analysis of songs added, new beatgrid move via mouse over waveform. |
1.60.x | October 29, 2009 | New Control CD Creator to create accurate timecode file for CD players, new audio setup panel, iTunes integration panel, support added for Japanese glyphs. 1.60.1 introduced new BPM detector engine, new search function for playlist and iTunes panel, and new playlist archive history. Version 1.60.3 (February 12, 2010) consisted of problem fixes. |
1.7x.x | July 27, 2010[23] | Support added for mp3, flac, m4a, wma, wav, aiff, and ogg, multi-language support for help system, Image-Line GrossBeat support.[23] Added tag reading for FLAC, m4a, wma, and ogg, added auto-detection of Midi controllers. |
1.80.0 | November 21, 2010[24] | Added SNAP feature to closest beat in waveform, DVS runout/protection and Lead In function, added downbeat and start position keyboard shortcuts.[3] Song manager added.[24] |
1.92.0 | February 2, 2011 | New synchronization engine. Support for sync inside other vst hosts [DD-270]; Added SNAP and QUANTIZE functions [DD-271]; Song Manager fully integrated into DD [DD-272]; New File Tree browser [DD-273]; New Options & Setup organized into a unified tabbed system [DD-274]; Added support for Synq DMC-2000 [DD-275]; Changed keyboard shortcuts [DD-276]: DECK A->Downbeat: 'ctrl+u', DECK B->Downbeat: 'ctrl+j', PREVIEW: 'ctrl+p'. |
1.93.0 | September 14, 2011 | Added font size option in setup window [DD-277]; Added song manager resizer buttons [DD-278]; Added rating read from ID3V2 tags at song import [DD-279]; Change low equalizer band design and behavior of kill buttons [DD-280]; Changed behavior of sync button (momentary/lock) [DD-281]; Fixed sample recorder & save function [DD-282]; Fixed re-analysis process and results update [DD-283]; Fixed key change interference with beat align [DD-284]; Fixed reload of tags in the song manager [DD-285]; Fixed master bpm editing in minihost for OSX [DD-286]; Fixed mouse down events for some problematic hosts in OSX [DD-287]; Improved midi mapping for Synq DMC2000 mixer section [DD-288]; Added integration of recommendation system to DigitalDj edition [DD-289]. |
1.94.0 | March 2, 2012 | Added native support for Vestax VCI-400 [DD-290]; Added native support for Vestax VCI-100 mkII [DD-291]; Added utilities popup menu for iTunes items (load to A, load to B and preview) [DD-292]; Added utilities popup menu for filebrowser items (load to A, load to B and preview) [DD-293]; Fixed problem of skipping beats when loop out is executed [DD-294]; Fixed problem with leap function not working correctly in version 1.93 [DD-295]; Fixed problem with relooper triggering inside loops [DD-296]; Fixed problem with minihost when the program is closed an no soundcard is selected [DD-297]; Fixed problem with auto detection of Synq DMC2000 [DD-298]; Changed default music path to user's music folder [DD-299]. |
2.00 | April 16, 2013 | Decks, 2 or 4 deck mixing [DD-302]; Smartknobs - Link a single knob to any number of FX & Mixer interface targets under user programmable envelope control [DD-303]; GrossBeat - 8 user defined FX per deck with integrated editor [DD-304]; Frequency isolated effects - Up to 3 chained insert effects per track [DD-305]; Sampler – 1/32 to 16 step beat-matched easy sampling. One shot, trigger, retrigger and loop modes [DD-306]; Smart Panels. User configurable Loop, Cue, Grid, DVS, Key, Smart Knob and Tempo panels. From 2 to 8 per deck [DD-307]; Customizable interface. Configure decks, smart panels and Function panels [DD-308]. |
2.10.0 | May 4, 2013 | Added native support for Behringer CMD 4A, MM-1, PL-1, DV-1, MICRO, DC-1, LC-1 controllers [DD-309]. |
2.24.0 | August 14, 2013 | Added midi scripting [DD-310]; Fixed program hang when loading one song in a deck while it's currently loading another one [DD-311]; Fixed jog touch sensor detection while backspin [DD-312]; Fixed problem with auto detection of Behringer CMD controllers [DD-313]; Fixed problem when using various identical controllers at the same time [DD-314]. |
2.25.0 | October 30, 2013 | Added VST parameters visibility for the plugin version [DD-315]; Added native support for Casio XW-J1 [DD-316]. |
2.30.0 | September 15, 2014 | New IL Remote app support [DD-317]; New utility panels: EQ, Gain & Filter, Volume, Mix & Isolator, FX and Grossbeat [DD-318]; Added splash screen for standalone version [DD-319]; Added new MIDI script commands PLAY_X, PHASE_SYNC_X, BEAT_ID_X, STANDALONE and TRACK_POSITION_X [DD-320]; Added support for ESI soundcards [DD-321]; Fixed keyboard shortcuts support [DD-322]; Fixed problem with soundcard samplerates >= 99600 kHz [DD-323]; Fixed synchronization problem with the leap out function in snap mode [DD-324]; Added switching of midi ports between standard midi page and script one [DD-325]; Changed MIDI preferences dialog design plus internal changes to the midi engine [DD-326]. |
2.42.0 | Tuesday, January 13, 2015 | Additions: New Elastique v3 engine with improved transient processing.; New multi controller support (via scripting).; Added native support for Behringer CMD 2A.; Added native support for Casio XW-DJ1. Bugfixes: Fix iTunes library importing problem for OSX (Yosemite update).; Fixed crashes at song loading.; Fixed leap function.; Fixed warning messages drawing.; Fixed manual editing of filepaths in the song manager.Changes: Changed preferences dialog window for MIDI scripting and ILRemote areas.; Changed some midi scripting commands from toggle to momentary ones: SYNC_LOCK, SNAP, LOOP, LEAP, KEY_LOCK, FX_(HIGH/MID/LOW)_BAND_GROUP and EFFECT_ON. |
2.48.0 | Tuesday, April 28, 2015 | Additions: Added MIDI scripts for Hercules controllers: UniversalDJ, DJC Wave, DJC Rmx2, DJC Air, DJC Air Plus, DJC Instinct, DJC 4M, DJC MP3 E2, DJC 4 Set (Special thanks to DJ Phatso, Hercules technical support) [DD-340].Bugfixes: Fixed sendSysExMessage command in MIDI scripting engine [DD-341].; Fixed various problems in the MIDI scripts provided in v2.42 [DD-342].[25] Image-Line, 'Deckadance History', retrieved July 17, 2015 |
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^'Image-Line Deckadance'. Music Radar. October 23, 2007. Archived from the original on September 18, 2012. Retrieved 2011-08-15.
- ^ abGolden, Ean (May 1, 2008). 'Review: Image Line DeckaDance 1.2'. Electronic Musician. Archived from the original on November 26, 2011. Retrieved 2011-08-15.
- ^ abcdefg'Deckadance Version History'. Image-Line. Retrieved 2011-06-30.
- ^ abcdef'Deckadance 1.31.3'. Tucows. October 14, 2008. Retrieved 2011-06-30.
- ^ ab'Deckadance Features List'. Image-Line. Retrieved 2011-06-30.
- ^ ab'Midi Control'. Image-Line. Retrieved 2011-06-30.
- ^ abcd'Deckadance 1.9'. Image-Line. May 24, 2011. Retrieved 2011-06-30.
- ^ ab'Overview'. Deckadance. Retrieved 2011-06-30.
- ^'Download System Requirements for 1.9'. Deckadance. Retrieved 2011-06-30.
- ^ ab'Deckadance'. Image-Line. Retrieved 2011-06-30.
- ^ abcde'Features'. Deckadance. Retrieved 2011-06-30.
- ^Manish (September 26, 2010). 'Deckadance 1.3 - Ready to Rock?'. DJ Tech Tools. Retrieved 2011-08-15.
- ^Simmons, Todd (August 30, 2007). 'Deckadance Review: Image-Line's New DJ Mixing Software'. Internet DJ. Archived from the original on September 27, 2011. Retrieved 2011-08-15.
- ^'Deckadance as VST Plugin'. Image-Line. Retrieved 2011-06-30.
- ^'VST Host'. Image-Line. Retrieved 2011-06-30.
- ^'Samplers'. Image-Line. Retrieved 2011-06-30.
- ^'Looping'. Image-Line. Retrieved 2011-06-30.
- ^ ab'Vinyl Control'. Image-Line. Retrieved 2011-06-30.
- ^'Image of Deckadance process in the Activity Monitor running on a MacBook Pro'. Image-Line. Retrieved 2011-06-30.[permanent dead link]
- ^'Deckadance v1.30.7 Release Candidate'. Image-Line. Retrieved 2011-06-30.
- ^'Deckadance v1.30.8 Release Candidate'. Image-Line. Retrieved 2011-06-30.
- ^'News: Deckadance Version 1.40.3'. Image-Line. December 28, 2008. Retrieved 2011-06-30.
- ^ ab'News: Deckadance Version 1.7'. Image-Line. July 27, 2010. Retrieved 2011-06-30.
- ^ ab'News: Deckadance Version 1.8'. Image-Line. November 21, 2010. Retrieved 2011-06-30.
- ^'Deckadance 2'. www.image-line.com.
External links[edit]
Retrieved from 'https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Deckadance&oldid=946676355'
Preferences
To open the Setup Function Window, click on the preferences icon located on the tool-bar at the top of the main interface. NOTE:Audio Settings are accessed from the Tool Bar.
Audio Setup
In order to get the best out of Deckadance, you may need to take some time to familiarize yourself with the Audio options.
Deckadance uses both audio inputs and outputs. Inputs are used to accept control signals from vinyl/CDJs and from microphones for PA (Public Address). Windows users - it is strongly recommended that you select an ASIO driver (ASIO4ALL for example) as Deckadance will run more smoothly with ASIO.
Internal Mixer
NOTE: In order to set a separate headphone (Cue) mix, you need to have an audio interface with, at least, two pairs of stereo outputs, one for the Monitor (headphone mix) and one for the Master (main mix). Surround-sound audio interfaces, for example, will have a pair of rear-speaker outputs that can be used for the Monitor mix. Professional DJ interfaces will have dedicated headphone mix outputs.
External Mixer
NOTE: With the ability to use of 5 pairs of audio inputs and 6 pairs of outputs, you may find it useful to aggregate the inputs/outputs from several audio interfaces in Deckadance. Windows users can use ASIO4ALL while OSX, Mac users can use the Aggregate Device Editor. The options that show in the INPUT/OUTPUT drop down menus above depend on the audio interface/s connected to your computer.
Audio Setup
- Audio device type - Select the audio driver type. PC: ASIO or Direct Sound (ASIO recommenced). Mac: This option is not available.
- device - Selects your soundcard/audio & driver. PC users: We recommend using the ASIO4ALL driver if you don't have specific hardware in mind. The Deckadance installer includes the ASIO4ALL.
- Test - Tests the Left and Right channels. Are you ready to test? Make sure no one has been fiddling with the amplifier volume controls!
- Sample rate - Select the play-back frequency of your audio interface. 44100 Hz (44.1 kHz) is most common although some interfaces use 48000 Hz (48 kHz).
- Latency - This is a working buffer (breathing space) used to avoid CPU overload. As the latency is increased the delay between moving a MIDI/interface control and hearing/seeing the result is at least equal to this setting (in ms). The ideal buffer is the smallest your computer can manage without causing glitches. Notes:
- Generally - For most DJ work there is no need to set a latency below 256 samples (~5 ms @ 44.1 kHz).
- Elastique - When Elastique master tempo engine is active, a minimum suggested latency is 128 samples. We also recommend multiples of this latency in case longer latencies are required: 256, 512, 1024, 2048.
- DVS - For DVS 'scratching' we suggest that you disable the master tempo engine and reduce the latency as low as possible around (88 samples for an average computer and soundcard with good ASIO drivers).
- show this device's control panel - Opens the soundcard driver interface. Windows: If your audio interface does not have native ASIO drivers we recommend using ASIO4ALL soundcard driver. This allows you to use more than one audio input/output device.
Input Routing
The number of inputs available depends entirely on the Audio Device (soundcard, mixer or audio interface) you are using.
- INPUTS - Select audio input configuration. Your ability to use the options below will depend on the number of inputs your audio interface has:
- No inputs - Using only Deckadance internal decks.
- Mic - Using a single microphone input. You will either be announcing or singing. If you think you can sing, check with friends first! Your mother's opinion does not count.
- Input decks - You can have any combination of Vinyl or CDJ decks to a total of 4.
- Input decks + mic - You can have any combination of Vinyl or CDJ decks to a total of 4.
Output Routing
The number of outputs available depends entirely on the Audio Device (soundcard, mixer or audio interface) you are using.
- OUTPUTS - Select audio output configuration for internal or external audio mixing. Your ability to use the options below will depend on the number of outputs your audio interface has:
- Internal mixing - In this configuration you can select 2 stereo audio outputs. Headphones (Monitor) and Main outputs (Speakers/Mixing desk).
- External mixing - In this configuration you have the option to configure 6 stereo audio outputs. Headphones (Monitor), 4 stereo channels from decks A, B, C & D and an Auxiliary output to a sampler, recorder or some other device. NOTE: If you have a 'surround-sound' (5.1 or 7.1) audio interface, you can use the rear speaker outputs as a second audio out for headphones for example.
Setting up your inputs & outputs
- Select a soundcard - From the Audio Interface field, select a driver (see the screenshot above). This is your Soundcard or audio interface device labeled by the name of the soundcard driver. Options available in this menu depend on the soundcard devices connected to your computer. Windows users will have access to the ASIO4ALL universal soundcard driver included in the Deckadance installation. This will allow you to aggregate several audio devices into one to work with Deckadance. OSX, Mac users can also check out the 'Aggregate Device Editor' that allows you to set up custom inputs/outputs from multiple audio devices also.
- Select a sample rate - 44100 Hz is the preferred default CD audio rate, however some soundcards, such as the Creative Audigy series, are limited to 48000 Hz (minimum).
- Set the soundcard latency - Open the Control Panel (ASIO settings) and adjust the soundcard latency. This is a working buffer with which Deckadance performs mixing operations. Generally, shorter latencies put more load on your CPU (which can cause audio stuttering), however short latencies are desirable for greater 'responsiveness' when scratching, for example. Soundcard latency is expressed in milliseconds or samples. 20 ms (882 samples @ 44.1 kHz) is sufficiently short for most DJ work. 10 ms or less (441 samples @ 44.1 kHz) ) is desirable if greater responsiveness is required. Experimentation will help you to determine what is suitable for your needs. Eliminating audio glitches: The shortest latency achievable without overloading the CPU and stuttering, will depend on your soundcard and computer speed. There are a number of options on the Preferences panel that can aid in reducing CPU load and stuttering if you find increasing the latency AND using an ASIO driver is not successful. Try selecting the 'Slow decoder analysis mode' & 'Disable Elastique master tempo and keylock engine' options.
- If you have more than one soundcard, or wish to use independent INPUT and OUTPUT devices, you can use the ASIO4ALL driver. This should make all the INPUTS/OUTPUTS on your audio devices available on the drop-down menus for each INPUT/OUTPUT category. Follow this link for more details.
- Headphone Mix - It is often useful to monitor decks while cueing tracks, without sound being passed to the Main Outputs of Deckadance. Where you see headphone symbols on the main interface, it means that an output can be sent to the Monitor Buss (usually a separate mix for the DJs Headphones). To set up this feature, you need to have either multiple audio devices or a soundcard with more than one output. If your soundcard has surround-sound capability, for example, you can use the rear channels to feed your headphone mix and select those in Monitor Left and Right settings in the Audio & MIDI Setup panel. In another 'low rent' approach, many USB headsets used with Skype etc, have a built in mic and are also headphones. These will appear as a USB audio device and will allow you to use the PA feature (from the mic) and to monitor your cueing, all hands-free (but is it cool? who knows!).
Global Settings
Global Settings
- Disable Elastique master tempo and key lock engine - Can decrease CPU load for slower computers struggling to run Deckadance without audio glitches (don't forget to increase latency & use an ASIO driver).
- Disable Key analysis. Use key tag written by other programs - Check this option if you don't want to detect the key automatically using the built-in key detector (OpenKey format). Key tag will be read when the song is loaded what means that you can use the key detected by other programs (...it will be converted internally to OpenKey format but the music file tag wouldn't be modified).
- Lock playing deck - Stops tracks loading on the playing deck. Perhaps we should rename this 'Stupidity filter' :)
- Slow Decoder / Analysis - Can decrease CPU load for slower computers struggling to run Deckadance without audio glitches (don't forget to increase latency & use an ASIO driver).
- BPM detector min. threshold - Set the lowest BMP the tempo detector will return. This is useful to stop spurious half speed tempo detections.
- Tempo range - Set the maximum range the pitch/tempo slider will cover.
Automix Settings
- Crossfade time - Automatic crossfade time in seconds (set from 1 to 100 seconds).
- Enable DJ Style Automix - When you have to go to the loo, select this option to play and crossfade automatically through the Playlist. Note: When selected the Play buttons for Decks A and B are disabled.
- Enable Bass X-Fade - Crossfades the bass along with the track volume. Useful for mixing difficult parts with conflicting drums. Note: When selected the Bass EQ knob is disabled.
Mixer Settings
- Enable monitor phone split - Puts the Master mix (summed to mono) in the Right ear and Cue mix in the Left.
- Enable monitor overdrive - Colors the monitor signal and boots levels to make it easier to distinguish from the PA. Watch your ears! NOTE: Consider investing in a good set of 'in-ear' monitors, these effectively reduce the noise from the club PA, allowing you to monitor at levels significantly lower than normal, don't lose the beat.
- Enable crossfader reverse - Reverses the direction of the Crossfader.
- Enable crossfader curvature - Change the Crossfader action. 0 = fast fade, 100 = linear fade. When the option is deselected = 100.
Snapshots Settings
- Snapshots work as a group, only one of which can be active - Active column tick provide the capability to make a mutually exclusive choice among all the snapshots in the list.
Layout
General Layout
- Show spectral color waveform - More than just pretty colors! Engages the spectral display for the decks. Red hues are bass/low frequencies, blue colors are treble/high frequencies.
- Show color key - Shows key values with color in the track display and song manager key column. Useful to find harmonically compatible songs with your eyes.
- Show mixer channels ordered [ABCD]. When disabled [CABD] - Ordering of decks in the mixer channel.
- Show floating crossfader when mixer is hidden - The crossfader remains visible below the panels.
- Number of left / right utility panels - Choose between 0 to 4 panels on either side of the deck track preview window.
Browser Layout
Learn more about the Browser here.
- Show cover art - Shows cover art in the Playlist.
- Show iTunes Library - If you have and iTunes library on your computer this will show it in Deckadance.
- Font size - Change the font size used in the library/browser.
Tooltips
- Show Tooltips - Shows a help text in the Tool Tip window when you hover your mouse pointer over an item.
- Language - Choose from the usual set of 'imperialist' languages that, as usual, excludes Chinese, Hindi, Bengali & Punjabi that are spoken (in total) by more than 1/2 the worlds population. What a Euro-centric bunch we are, shame on us! If you would like to redress the balance please contact us and we can set you up with a table of text to translate into your language.
File Management
This section sets the default locations for -
- Audio Files - Sets the location of your music tracks.
- Sample Files - Sets the location of sampler files.
- iTunes Library - Deckadance should automatically import your iTunes library at startup (making it available through the Browser). If Deckadance does not find the library, indicate the correct location of the library by clicking in the field and browsing to your 'iTunes Music Library.xml' file. If you don't know where it is, you can perform a manual search for 'iTunes Music Library.xml' then add the directory once you locate it.
- Smartknob user preset files - Save and load Smart Knob presets from the folder set here.
- Grossbeat user preset files - Save and load Gross Beat presets from the folder set here.
- Disk Recorder file - Choose the location for the Disk Recorder located on the Tool Bar.
Timecode (DVS Edition only)
DVS Edition provides pitch control and tempo control for the decks can be achieved by tracking the pitch and phase of an audio signal from a vinyl record (DVS) or CD (CDJ). Deckadance can learn any steady-state audio signal. Why not experiment with audio input sources over which you can control with pitch/phase.
Live DVS options are available on the DVS Utility Panel. Select the input for decks A through D:.
- Input - Choose an external audio input from your audio interface.
- Mode - The images of turntables and laptop to the left of the oscilloscopes allow you to select:
- Absolute tracking - Deckadance will locate a position in the track automatically, depending on the position the needle is placed in the vinyl (or CDJ track position).
- Relative tracking - Relative mode changes only the playback speed and direction based on Vinyl input (or CDJ track input).
- Internal tracking - Deckadance transport is controlled internally, external timecode control is disabled.
- Scopes - The oscilloscopes provide a display for the quality of the tracking signal. A good signal is indicated by a clean circle that fits inside the scope window (50-75% of the diameter).
- DVS source - Select your timecode source format:
- Timecoded CD (CDJ) - Select 'Deckadance Control CD'. To create a Deckadance Control CD use the Preferences > Control CD Generator. This will create a 26 minute .wav file ready to be burned to CD for use in your CDJ. Deckadance's timecode is ultra-accurate with twice the 'control frames' per-second compared to other leading control CD formats and so is designed to work with Deckadance to deliver the tightest control possible. In addition it includes time feedback auto-correction so that the CDJ and time displayed in Deckadance are always in perfect sync. Deckadance will behave as if the music was coming from a CD in the CDJ itself.
- Vinyl - Select ms PINKY gen 1,2,3,4 or CD, Torq or Reflex PCDJ. If you have any other brand of timecoded vinyl, set mspinky generation to '4' and use the LEARN TIMECODE function as described below. Supported formats - Fully tested and supported formats include: Final Scratch, MixVibes, ms PINKY (Gen 1 to 4), Serato Scratch Live and Torq timecodes. All other control sources are supported through the vinyl control record speed 'LEARN TIMECODE' system.
- Invert Phase - Inverts the phase of the input signal. Try this button if absolute mode does not work. The control is only visible for 'Deckadance Control CD'.
- Learn - Calibrate Deckadance to the default speed of your timecoded vinyl (if you are using a CD see the section on Timecoded CD (CDJ) above). To obtain the most accurate vinyl calibration: 1. Ensure your setup is fine and that you have a 'healthy' tracking signal on the input, at approximately 50%-70% amplitude.2. Play the record or CD at normal speed (important with normal/reset pitch in your turntable!).3. Press 'learn' and hold for 3 to 4 seconds.4. Release 'learn' and you're done.
- GAIN - Adjust the input level for the associated deck. Tips to obtaining an accurate lock on the tracking signal on the record. The signal level from your turntable is important, it should be set to about 50-70% from the center of the oscilloscope window to the edge. A signal which is too loud will clip and degrade the tracking signal. A signal which is too low can lead to phase ambiguity and so affect spin direction detection.
- RUMBLE - Rumble Threshold, ignores input audio signals below the threshold level. Use Right Mouse Button to reset to -50.0 dB.
- LEAD IN - set a lead-in time for Final Scratch (FS) timecode records. This setting adjusts the start of the song with the start of the first track on the vinyl as FS vinyls have timecode signals pressed in the lead of the vinyl.
Control CD Creator
Deckadance has the ability to generate an ultra-accurate timecode file, to be burned to CD and used with the Timecode sourceDeckadance CONTROL CD option so you can control Deckadance from a CDJ.
To create a Deckadance CONTROL CD:
- Click the START button. The' Deckadance_Control_CD.wav' file will be generated. Press CANCEL at any time to create a shorter file.
- The file will be saved in the Deckadance installation directory in a folder titled control_cd. To specify an alternative location click in the directory field and browse to the desired save location.
- Burn the file to an Audio CD and you are ready to use it in your CDJ, remember to select 'Absolute or Relative tracking mode' on the Timecode Smart Panel or in the Preferences > Timecode tab.
VST Plugins
- Scan & verify - Use this button to setting a VST plugins search folder and to scan for new plugins. Plugins once found will be available in the VST Function Panel drop-down list.
- VST List - The box shows the list of detected plugins.
- Advanced VST Audio Routing - Selected VST's can be sent directly to the Master outputs.
NOTE: Deckadance includes the Effector VST plugin.
MIDI Control
Deckadance has a wide range of plug-n-play compatibility with MIDI controllers and DJ controllers on the market. There are 6 slots for external controllers (MIDI scripts) plus 1 slot more for custom MIDI mappings (MIDI learn).
- Control Surface - Select from the range of supported controllers.
- Input / Output - Connects the controller with the hardware MIDI input/output ports.
- MIDI Learn Editor - Opens the MIDI mapping editor as described below.
- MIDI Inputs / Outputs - Select the MIDI inputs/outputs using the ON/OFF switches to the far right of the window. If your MIDI controller has more I/O options that will fit in the window note the Scroll bar at the front of the list.
NOTES:
- 'Supported' controllers are pre-mapped to functions within Deckadance. This does not mean un-supported controllers will not work. It simply means you will need to manually map controls to Deckadance using the MIDI Mapping Editor below.
- Are the inputs/outputs active? - After selecting your controller make sure any INPUTS or OUTPUTs you want to use are ON.
MIDI Learn Mapping Editor
The MIDI mapping editor allows you to manually assign interface targets to MIDI controls on your interface. Even if your MIDI controller is already supported and mapped, this panel allows you to customize it to your liking.
How to custom map a MIDI controller
- Be prepared:
- Use the Press to scan for attached controllers feature.
- Make sure the MIDI inputs/outputs are set to ON in the MIDI Inputs/Outputs list.
- Optionally - use the Filter menu to simplify the list to show only the deck or feature you are interested in.
- To create a MIDI link
- Double-Click the target function in the list (this selects the item AND the learn button together).
- Move the hardware controller target control.
- Modify the link-relationship with the Control type option if needed. For example you can invert relationships and set encoders. Don't forget Smart knobs can also be used to build complex input/output relationships between MIDI controllers and interface targets.
- To remove a MIDI link - select the function from the list and click the Forget button OR use the backspace key.
- To save a MIDI script - Click the Export Script button. This will save a basic controller script to use with the MIDI Scripting format. You can further edit the script to include controller feedback if your controller is not supported or you want to re-imagine any controllers default setup.
NOTE: There is a step-by-step pictorial tutorial on linking MIDI controllers to Deckadance parameters in the Effector VST plugin section. See steps 5 onward.
MIDI Scripting
Scripting provides a system to make and save custom MIDI controller setups with feedback so the lights on the controller work. In this way it's closely related to Custom MIDI mapping but is far more powerful. NOTE There is an Export Script option on the MIDI Mapping Editor, so you can start there and expand them later.
For more information on how to write your own or edits Scripts see the Deckadance Scripting page.
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