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Ive been intrested in getting a programme that uses time-coded vinyl for an absolute age now.
- Considering getting Serato because it seems far more user-friendly and easyer to set up in a club situation.
- I have mixed on both Serato and traktor scratch and find them as fluid as each other, was wondering if anyone could let me know how the cheaper Torq connectiv runs?

-----Also any set up/ software/ sound problems that you may have experienced with any of them-----

THANKS FOR YOUR HELP...
(and yes im sure this poll has been done before)

Well I only have experience using Traktor and I found it pretty intuitive and didn't encounter any issues. I would think you can't go wrong with either this or Serato. Can't speak for Torq, in the end I'd probably make my decision based on price.

Don't buy Torq!
Used it for 3 months or so but i didn't work for me well

the tracks are skipping during the mix a little bit and this is not acceptable if your playin live gigs

Go and by Traktor, you will love it

My mate has Torq and it is very buggy and frustrating. His lappy is shite but I have used his copy on another PC and the bugs were still present. Having said that they have apparently released updates so they may have fixed some of the problems.

Serato or Traktor is the best bet.

Serato SL3 requires less cabling, so is prob best if you play out a lot and need to set up quick.

Traktor Scrath Pro requires more cables to set up, but has more what i call "housey" features, like effects etc... So if your more a mixtape maker then go for that.

Basically once you set them up properly you should be fine and it is just a matter of choice which you prefer using. Personally i prefer the colours used in serato re. beats and bass (traktor uses the same colour for the whole audio file) as you can see where to drop the beat on a complex track easier.

I have been using Torq for a bit now and haven't had any problems with it. On the other hand, I've heard that it's less stable over time.

However, if you are just using it in the studio, Torq is a lot cheaper (about £200 instead of 4 or 5 hundred). The Connectiv box is a bit fiddlier if you want to change between vinyl and digital, but Torq has other useful features like 1-deck mixing, and playing off the end of the record.

If you intend on using in a club situation, prob best getting one of the more established brands (Serato/Traktor), but I don't have any major grumbles with torq for studio mixes and stuff.

cheers guys much appreciated!

I got torq becuase it cost €200 , have not had any problems with it yet.
The skipping records comes from having shit needles or the control vinyl gets old or dirty.
I would love serato but I'm not paying €550 for something that ill only use at home , if I have to play out ill bring cds and vinyl.

safe again i appreciate your help.

gonna keep bump bump bumping it just to get some more views and feed back- my ebay big for serato has 4 hours waiting...

serato dude, i got this and havent looked back since.

bought Torq cheap on ebay, just to use in a hybrid set up for bits & pieces that haven't made it to wax. Its an ok set up, but i'd much rather something with a better interface, and less bugs.


What is the deal with using real vinyl as well as timecoded in a Traktor or Serato (esp SL3) set up? can it be quickly switched back and forth easily?

i used torq for 6 months... i downloaded updates that made it more shit than it was allready..
finaly i switched to tracktor scratch pro and im pretty happy with it!! 4 deck function
a thing that even the new serato doesnt manage like i know!! well serato is big too.. had the chance to play on it 2 times didnt disapoint me... it was really good too!! and dont even think about buying mix vibes thats the biggest shit ever... it doesnt even work if ure not a crack on it shit program!

so i recomend get tracktor scratch or serato!!!

I've got a similar question which i need help with...

Currently have 2x 1210's 2xcdj400's and allen & Heath Xone 32 mixer. (it's a great setup!!)

Can I just use the Traktor software and use the cdj400's as midi controls? I suppose when I play live it would depend on the club having cdj400's or latest 1000's (?)

I'm due to upgrade the mixer and will go for one with Midi (will stick with A&H as they're the tits IMO)... Considering all of this- should I be looking at ableton live as well? The production element is tempting

That's probably too many questions but I've been googling this for ages and I've got no closer to narrowing the options down... any help much appreciated as I'm going round in circles here....

Traktor every time.

sERATO ....I use it with no problems except when I lose my crates from accidentally pulling out my external too early.

Been using Torq for 2 years. I play out with it 2/3 times a month. Don't have problems. Love the software. Wav forms stacked the way they are is win. Not sure I would want to switch to Serato or Traktor even if I had the money. I have used all 3. Maybe it is because I am used to Torq. Def do not regret it. I find people on the real have just as many problems with Serato and Traktor, they just don't like to admit that their 600$ piece of gear is not 100% flawless. I have heard it many times at a show "That never happened before!" Yeah right. The truth is when you use vinyl control it is never going to be without issues because it is interfacing with analog - vinyl, needles, wires etc. In the end all 3 of them accomplish the same task. You really can't go wrong.

Can't go wrong with serato...

Just make sure you're laptop isn't shit. No matter what you're choice is; serato, torq, or traktor, A poorly running laptop causes more issues than many people realize.

Keep on top of that shit. Make sure you're getting rid of spyware and that crap. Make sure you don't got an ass load of unneeded processes running. My suggestion, wipe that shit and start fresh every few months.

More often than not, when I see an issue it's the laptop not the vinyl emulator causing the problem.

And Shit needles. I've seen shitty needles cause quite a few problems as well.

DJ Whistla wrote: Traktor Scrath Pro requires more cables to set up, but has more what i call "housey" features, like effects etc... So if your more a mixtape maker then go for that.

?? TSP has alot less cabling than anything else.. multicore cables so everything is already in place.. they even labeled the cables.. it takes me about 1 minute to sort out everything while setting up.

I would still say that serato and traktor are pretty much on the same level.. all goes down to personal preference really.. i would check out the key features of each system and then choose what suits you best.

Serato ftw