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I'm coming at you from 2024 and just picked up a used prime 2 controller. I was intrigued with the idea of the internal hard drive feature. So far, i would have to agree with you. Even still today. The standalone controllers are starting to be the industry standard now and it somewhat annoys me because i like to work from a bigger library than one off a usb. But that's just me. Workflow is where this suffers, like you said. I can work so much better on a laptop. But, i feel, that's because i'm used to it. I have a little Hercules controller from 2014 and I just can't let her go. Everyone wants me to upgrade but, it really does everything I want. My real issue with the engine dj system is the details. I tried to search for something on the controller the other day and i couldn't find the song unless I typed in the artist name as well. Not an issue with Virtual Dj. I also can make playlists so much easier on the laptop. The engine dj makes it complicated. The whole "prepare" folder doesn't make sense. And I've yet to understand or come across how to create a crate, or whether it's any different than a playlist. My last issue is mixing on the Prime 2. For some reason, i really can't hear the music from my headphones as clear as with my old controller. Plus, i really like having the auto gain feature on Virtual Dj. The idea of having to run your music through a 3rd party program to normalize is just more work. All in all, i feel like this controller makes you do too much rather than focus on the music, the most important thing for djs.

Thank you for the video! And to confirm, each device that is connecting to the UI (cell phones/tablets/laptops) all log into the UI using the same address (ie 192.168.102.2). And each device should use that in their web browser in order to update the 'More Me' distinctions?

During dinner, you say letting your playlist play frees you for "other things"...what do you mean by that? I've heard this before but I don't know what I should be doing during that time. I feel I don't want to bother the couple while they are eating. I like to be setup well before dinner. What else is there I should be doing other than watching the time?

So useful and clear, thanks! I was actually connecting the UI to the Wi-Fi of my router! Was not working very good! 😂

Have you ever had any overheating issues with your mixer?

That's nice but what if the sun's shining and gives you so much glare you can't read the ipad? That's the main concern for me when using a pad rather than tactical controls.

Awesome review Lou💪🏼💪🏼

Also, how do you capture the audio? Direct mix out with camera audio blended?

I had no idea what “paradise by the dashboard light” was until today

Funny, having owned a Porta One MiniStudio, and now the US-32, now that I think of it, Tascam's Porta or Mini Studios have always had plastic cases - never been a quality problem, fwiw.

DJ Lou, I own 4 Maui 5 Gos and have many dead batteries after sitting uncharged during the winter off season. Might you have a revival method to share?

Thank you so much Lou ! Great video ❤

Its a huge scam. The only reason I paid for it, was to get help to fix a restriction placed on my ad account they put on when my account was hacked. After getting access back to my accounts, the restriction for ads was still stuck on. I started paying for Meta Verification in January this year 10 months after trying to get help from the bot system. But now 4 months later, nothing has been fixed at all. No matter how obvious I make it, show them with screenshots the works. I may aswell be still dealing with a bot. Exactly one year to the date the restriction was placed, I finally got the notification the restriction was lifted. Yah I thought, but go to place ad's and no, its still there. Try over and over through the supposed human help your supposed to get, and still nowhere. Im now down to having to delete both my personal and business page, just to be able to reset everything without the ongoing restrictions that were supposedly lifted. I have lost count of the live chats/emails/ phone calls ive had with them to resolve a blatant issue that shouldn't have even happend. They have seen screenshots of the notification the restriction was removed and screenshots showing it's still on. Told to try this try that, but never goes any futher, it's supposedly been sent to the tech team about 5 times, but still nothing. Its one of the biggest cons if you are paying to get genuine human help for errors that are obvious and should be easy to rectify. To have to close my business page and start from scratch with followers is beyond upsetting, no wonder facebook has been pulled up for being part of why so many suicides happen. This is a 13month ongoing saga stopping me from growing a business by paying for ads. They allow scammers to keep scamming even after reporting. But block genuine people who have never done any wrong at all & won't even help them.

Thank you! I have a failing rocknroller style cart where the frame bends down at the turning wheels (pulling up ramps), but its only 26 lbs....but its failing! I also have opportunity to purchase the Mover cart pre-owned. Your review was perfect....48 lb vs 26 on my old one. Plus i'll need more room in the van. I may get the Mover cart. I can still pick up 48 lbs! Not bad for a 73 yr old.....👍

Thanks for another great vid Lou. I've been tinkering with recording with multiple cameras and using audio from the Ui16. I've always had issues with the recorded audio being very low in gain, but I don't see it in the Ui settings. Is it entirely dependent on the master fader?

Yo Higher Love into All Night Long was a gem. I love playing old school in my sets

Definitely inspiring. A knowledge of different genres is key

You’re doing your clients a disservice if you’re just a jukebox.

Appreciate the insight. No way would I, as a single op, consider this anyway. But wanted to hear your perspective

Great info Lou. And the fact you used Bonita Applebum as an example is epic

How or where do you select and get Linked Tracks ?

I don't see linked tracks on Mac..I have the latest version

The History part looks at songs played up to 5 songs before and after the song. It gives more weight to songs played directly after the song, and more weight to the songs you played more frequently around that song. So at the top of the list should be the most relevant results, further below would be more general ideas that probably fit the energy/style/... but may not be strongly related to the current track.

Excellent

For some reason I thought VDJ had already implemented this as Rekordbox has had it for over 4 years. Guess djay PRO implementing this was the pusher. Nice to see the Atomix team implement stuff quickly.

i asked for this and Virtural DJ crew listended and took it to the next level.. wow amazing feature. game changer.. Great video explaining..

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An instant classic! Looks like a great time.

So for the longest time, I just watch these gig logs endlessly, and not gaining much. But after watching yours I can say I learned something. The Talking Heads early in the dance set? Pure gold! I play that during cocktail hour on Spotify usually but didn’t realize how popular it was. Kudos

I liked the way you worked in some Queen and Mr. Stevie Wonder! I am going to add them to my crates as well!

Loved the programming for the oldies selections…you had some potential wardrobe malfunctions there too 😂

When I hooked up a TP Link router I get a lot of clicking noise in the IEMs. How have you handled issues like this?

I want to reset my Rane one. Can you help me

I have a router where the mode options are 1. Router, 2. Bridge Mode and 3. Extender. From the options it gives, I think 1. Router is what i should use but is this a common option on many routers and do you know which is most suitable for our application with the UI24R? Thanks for creating this video.

Do you have a more in depth video explanation on how you utilize IEMs and step by step guide on how you set this up?

Personality. Trust. and Value 👋👋👋3:26

The one stat I was looking for was sound isolation. How well do they keep out the outside sound during a gig?

Thank you for this Lou! ❤

8:37 Year-Month-Day format is a sanity saver!

The uplights look great

Now that's success. Awesome job Lou

Thanks for the share. Looks like everyone had fun

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Hey DJ Lou! Thanks for this video. I’m a single op as well, in sunny California. I have been with the Knot & Wedding Wire for many years now and this will be it for the last of 2023. I pay a little less than $300 a month and most of the referrals are dates I’m already booked on, bogus (about 9 a year), and lookie loos who reach out, but never respond back. This last year 2023, I think I booked maybe 8 referrals from them. I use to look at how many I booked vs what I was paying, but that went out the window long ago. I too am having the same problem you are having with defining my working area. I get referrals from them that are over 2-3 hours away from me. I try to book events no more than an hour from home. Curious, besides referrals from vendors and venues, how are you thinking of marketing your business? Thanks again for the video and information.

Great review! Lost my v700 during a move, so now I'm doing what you did and purchased a dozen headphones to test out. Thanks for posting your feedback 🙂

what's your current drive of choice?

I am VERY curious how you did the axle. In particular, how you went about the shaft mounting to the profile. Did you tap the ends of the profile, thread in a bolt and cut off the head so that you could pound on those end caps? I'm trying to figure out the best way to to this exact same thing. I'd love to know how you got the result you did.