Using my MBP for DJing.

Good day,
I have a MBP C2D and I'm a part time DJ. Most of the time when I'm watching very high-profile DJs on television they're using their Macbook or Macbook Pro when they're DJing. What I would like to know is what are they using it for and how could I do it if I wanted to. I'm still doing it the old fashion way but if I could figure out how to use my MBP for DJing it would be wonderful.

Ableton Live 6 is good, but I find the user interface to be a bit cumbersome and not too exciting. I personally use Native Instruments Traktor 3 and love it! Combine that with the brand new Vestax VCI-100 Professional DJ MIDI Controller and it is absolutely amazing! Goodbye CDJ's or turntables and mixer...hello the next evolution of digital DJ'ing.
Find out more about the Vestax VCI-100 here: http://www.vestax.com/v/products/players/vci100.html
Find out more about Native Instruments Traktor 3 here: http://www.nativeinstruments.com/index.php?traktor3_us&flash=7
MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo Mac OS X (10.4.9) 2GB RAM, 120GB HD, 256MB Video RAM

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ITunes song for DJing?

As I've been doing some research, so far it comes to me that there is no legal way for DJs to use iTunes song for DJing in public performances.
But why most DJing apps have an option to use song from iTunes library for DJing?
Is it really illegal that people had already been sued? Or are there some legal ways to do it (by purchasing license or else)?

DJing with other's song also means that we are promoting their song too. Phil Morse from digitaldjtips assumed that as long as DJs purchase a song legally, they barely face problems
Complete nonsense. I was in the music industry and knew of several instances where a club or DJ used tracks without a license and was reported to the record companys (who employee people in many cities for the sole purpose of checking up on clubs and public venues to make sure they're appropriately licensed). The record companies don't care a fig about some vague "promotion value" of such public performances. All they care about is getting paid directly.
I've read an article says that most clubs have a license for public performing using other's song.
Some do, but many don't and expect the DJ to have the necessary licensing. It would be wise of you to confirm that the club you intend to perform at has such a license. If they don't, then you and the club can both be held liable for copyright violation.
And somes say that if you buy a DJ insurance, you will be able to doing things legally.
Also utter nonsense. Only the companies that hold the rights to a recording or their designated agent (some record companies employ a clearing house to process and grant performance licenses) can grant licenses. Insurance through some other company cannot.
In any case, this forum is for the iTunes Store, and as we said, tracks from the iTunes Store cannot be used commercially. If you need further information on music licensing and legal usage, contact the record companies' licensing department or consult your attorney.
Regards.

Some Pro's Opinions on the Best iPod for exercise and while using the MBP.

Is it true that because of the moving parts that the classic should not be used for any type of exercise? When they first came out, I never thought about this or never got this from anybody else so I used my Classic for year without any trouble. I do not do aerobic exercise since the ear buds would not stay in my ear canal, but it seemed to work great. this was a long time ago, I think around 2001, but it got stolen so that ended that for me.
I am now in the market for another one, getting some better Westone 3 ear plugs, but I am not sure what iPod to get. I am not into breaking iPods, now that I have this information that was not a problem many years ago, but I would like some feedback if anybody cares to share their experience. I would need a case and wondering if anybody has used a case that works well for exercise as far as sweat clipping it somewhere, etc.
finally, has anybody come across the articles they have on here somewhere that applecare uses when we all cal in with a problem, they are the same articles that applecare (I heard this, but makes sense) uses as a starting point in trouble shooting problems. Anybody know how to get in to that archive?
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God Bless.

iPods with hard drives such as the Classic (the older iPod you describe was not a Classic by the way. It's counterintuitive but the Classic is the most recent series of hard drive based iPods) will be more prone to failure if subjected to jarring. "More prone" doesn't mean that the will fail you ever exercise with them. My first gen iPod (the 5gig brick) was used for running when I owned it and is still being used for running by the friend I gave it to.
I also used my 3rd gen Nano, 2nd gen shuffle and all three generations of Touches for exercise, including running. The are all flash based so less susceptible to problems from jarring or bouncing. The Nano and the 2nd and 3rd gen touch can be used with the Nike+ Sport kit which is nice if you walk or run. The Touch also has applications that can be useful when exercising. For example, I use an interval timer. The 2nd gen Shuffle is my iPod of choice when racing as it's easier to hide if they want to give me a hard time about it and because it's so light. Before the Touch supported the Nike+ Sport Kit, I used the Nano a lot.
My best advice, especially if you're not running, is to buy whichever iPod suits most of your needs. If the Classic suits you because of it's greater capacity, for example, go for it.
Best of luck.

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Good afternoon everyone. I'd just like to pick the brains of some of the experts here regarding purchasing a used mbp for photo/ video. for about $1300 (preferably less) which models would you look at? I'm open to 15 and 17 inch variants. The 13 is just too small. I've been trying to find a 15" with 2.4ghz and 16gb ram but they are very hard to come by in my price range. Is there going to be a huge difference in speed between a 2.2, 2.3, or 2.4 i7 quad core processor? I'm also aware that some models came with superior graphics cards although I can't remember exactly which ones.
one more question, regarding the high res matte screens, are these going to make my guis look weird? I actually had a 2014 13" mbp retina and was hugely disappointed in its performance and took it back. The retina display was not compatible with photoshop And made it look awful. This happened with some web pages as well. Is this going to happen with the high res screens available previous to the retina technology?
Thanks in advance for any help and suggestions.
One last thing. Am I better off waiting/ spending a few hundred more and looking at more recent units such as a 15" retina? I don't like that the ram can't be upgraded and that they can't be repaired by the user as easily but the lighter weight is certainly a nice feature.

I suppose what I'm asking is whether there are particular configurations that were better than others that I should look out for. you illustrated my point when you mentioned your friend's older but faster mbp. I believe sometimes there are configurations that seem to work better than others despite one being newer or having 'faster' or 'superior' hardware. I'm aware of the advantages of ssd's and had one in my last mbp along with maxed out ram.
Regarding the newer mbp 13 retina model my solution was to take it back. I simply was not happy paying more for a computer that was more expensive but didn't perform as well as my older model I had just sold. Also the size was not going to work.
Out of interest can anyone explain these anomolies in speed between newer and older models. Logic suggests that a newer model with faster processor and more ram should be faster but why is this not always the case?
Here's my predicament: 15" mpb with 2.4ghz i7 quad core and 16gb ram and ssd are running around $1400 used. This is more than I would expect to pay for a mid to late 2011 laptop but they seem to hold their value very well. There is a significant price jump between say a 2.2ghz model and a 2.4. Am I going to notice more performance on the 2.4 or is it not a big deal to save a few hundred bucks? Or do I just spend a few hundred more for a newer retina model? I just don't want to end up with a computer I cannot upgrade or work on myself and that is not a significant performance upgrade from my last model And doesn't even have a SuperDrive or additional HDD. I hope that makes sense.
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MBA vs MBP for engineering use

Hi,
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Plus your getting extra ports. A built-in super drive will make it easier to install window 7 or any other disk based software.
if it was me, and I was using the computer for enginering I would be looking at a 15-Inch MacBook Pro because of the quad core, and Radion Graphics.
Also, you would benfit from finding out the exact software you want to run; and exactly what are the requirements to run it. That way you can make sure you get the right graphic cards, and more then enough ram. Also keep in mind if you want to run windows in VM. your going to need extra ram. because mac OS X is going to want ram too.

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This may belong in the FCE forum but I thought someone here that uses an MBP might have specific experience with it.
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Maurice

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Hi all!
Anyone using the MBP 13 for music recording?
I have the late 2008 MBP but is considering the new MBP 13.
I wonder if the MBP 13 can handle Logic pretty well or using it live for VSTs.
Thanks!!

Glenn,
I just bought the 2.4 so i shall answer your question from the perspective of a macbook 2.0(1stgen) owner.
I spend almost six months a year gigging in europe.
My "Books" are my life line to creativity.
My 2.0 had 2gig ram&7200 rpm 100gig HD.
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MBP for intensive photoshop use.

Hi,
I am considering a MBP for all my photoshop work. Currently using Photoshop CS6
From 2007-2010 I had my old MBP (late 2006 model). Then in 2011 I was using the 2011 iMac, 2.5ghz, 4gb ram. I sold the iMac as I felt more comfortble with the laptop in terms of working anywhere and anytime. Also for some reason I just strangly enough found the iMac a bit sluggish compared to the smooth performance I had with my old MBP. I mean the iMac is fast, way faster than my old MBP, but sometimes the mouse is just stuck there and i feel annoyed that I can get moving on as i am waiting for 'something' thats really not there... However I do think that it may have been due to the wireless bluetooth mouse that I was using... but not sure.
I run psd files that have a large number of layers and can reach a size of 3-4gb per file while processing and when saved and closed upto 2gb. I rarely use filters, but when i do, its mainly the blur filters and then sometimes the others.
15"
I am considering the 15" MBP base model but bump up the RAM to 8gb... I wish it were more than 8 though...
and getting a SSD drive of 128gb... too expensive other wise and this is enough for my work files as I have 2 additional backups on external HDs.
and VRam of 512gb
with an anti glare display... as the glossy is just putting me off.
13"
I like the size & portability of the 13", but the lack of a dedicated VRAM is putting me off. I could always get an external display later if the need be, however what about VRAM... its shared right?
So any suggestions regarding my choice of specs. I would like to really bump up the RAM but the only option i have is 8gb. I do not want to buy the retina as I am freaked out about what if i have problems with it after warranty and I know that repair on a retina is a nightmare... so prefer a normal MBP if its going to be a better option that way. Also I hope to use this system for another 3-4 years alteast if it does not have any other issues.

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Do NOT buy RAM or storage from Apple. Third party options will cost about 1/2 to 1/4 for them, and replacement will not void your warranty. Do try to buy the biggest/meanest CPU you can afford, since that can't be upgraded,

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(I should say I am using a brother's mac now so anything that you see in the area of personal profile stuff, is not mine. There is nothing that should be about me or my computer.)
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Hi there,
1. Any brand-new Mac should, by this time, have Snow Leopard installed on it by default. I doubt that much stock from pre-SL is still kicking around. If, by chance, the machine doesn't have SL preinstalled, there will be an install disc included in the box.
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3. I have the glossy display and find no reason to complain. I think the whole glossy vs. matte thing is completely overblown. If you ever get a reflection from the glossy screen, adjusting the angle of the screen by 1-2º gets rid of the reflection completely! And the picture is much better on a glossy screen. I've never been bothered by my glossy screen, and have never regretted getting it instead of matte. But, go look at them both for yourself and decide.
4. I don't really do any maintenance on my Mac at all. It isn't really necessary. I would just use the machine and if you ever start to notice problems, that is when you do the maintenance.
5. The 17" and upper-level 15" models have the dual-graphics in them. I don't see any disadvantage to this type of setup unless money is a large issue for you. It never hurts to have the extra graphics power, especially if you are doing things like CAD. You don't have to use the dedicated card, but if you ever do, it might be nice to have it.
6. Don't worry about learning the trackpad. I thought i'd need to buy a mouse for mine and I'm sure glad I didn't waste the money. The trackpad is great and I can do anything using it just as fast, if not faster, than with a mouse. Scrolling, browsing the net, window management with Expose, etc. is completely intuitive with the multi-touch gestures. I don't use a mouse with mine at all. Having said all that, I have a new Magic Mouse with our new iMac and that thing is amazing as well. I find myself using that machine sometimes just to play with the mouse. Momentum scrolling is great, and the mouse tracks really smoothly and quietly on any surface. I'm really happy with it, and do recommend it!
--Travis

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vpr80 wrote:
is 500GB for TM and 1.5TB for storage a good size?
i'm backing up three Macs to my 500 GB TC.
who needs two year old files ... let TM start clearing out the old junk earlier.
JGG

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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3131
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1778
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If I decide to run a heavy load application (like a game) and the MBP starts to get warm, would it damage the display, because it is too close to the body of the MBP?

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Hi Bee!
Thanks very much for your advice!
However, why do you suggest the 21.5" over the 27"? Do you think it is worth the extra screen size, because I can afford either?
It seemed to me that the iMac was the best option also - I'm in need of the power, but I'm still deliberating over size.
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im making a photo slide show using imovie. how will i make a dvd copy that can play in both pc and dvd player. i dont have an idvd anymore. m using a mbp early 2011 osx 10.8.5.
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Thank you QuickTimeKirk...used toast to burn project... my project was in .mov, i tried to play it a dvd player, it did play... will try again tomorrow using another dvd player just to be sure it'll will really work with dvd players. thank you again for your reply *=)

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I have made a wifi connecting and also set up file sharing but both prove very slow and also - once the file is ready I cannot save it back to the orginal folder.
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