Half time bpm was accepted as a correct bpm value in the process but not in the case of RBDJ. Reason was that despite helping the software by selecting a narrow tempo range it still insisted on the double time value. The way to correct it was to dive into the beatgrid settings and half the BPM manually.
So i valued that single extra step as a failure as i wanted the comparison to be simple and straight.
If i wanted to go deeper, i can start sliding grids left and right, almost all the software will score 100% minus Engine Prime.
The most surprising thing is how Traktor handled live drummer songs, it averaged the bpm, you can see the beatgrid slipping at some point but it caught up later!
Another surprise - Traktor was also the only software that got the lower value BPM right! I would have thought since its more focused at House, Electro genres that it will also fail at that. I did not have to help the software at all!
Engine Prime detected I Love College – Asher Roth 86bpm as 80bpm, how does one fix that in its current iteration except one types in the bpm directly!
It was the only software that got a bpm completely wrong i.e not double or half time.
Like i have previously mentioned, Engine prime already has a very strong foundation and needs a few more tweaks to smash the competition and win over more users.
We all want it to do well or at least be a robust alternative.
Overall it came second place in my quick analysis in terms of bpm and grid detection, bottom two were RBDJ and Serato DJ but these two have efficient way of making tight bpm adjustment and flexible beat grid.
@S_Anderson - honestly I think you should stop being so hostile against other forum members.
He (Kradcliffe) is a frustratet buyer or should I say investor in a product that comes with flaws and long fw releases.
Its fine by me that you think its the greatest - but you dont need to get that low on a personal level.
Despite all my problems with Denon I have yet not been personal.
And even if I disagree with other members i dont get that low.
Kradcliffe has expressed his opinion - I have expressed my opinion.
In the couple of years that I’ve been in the forum I think this is the third or forth time he has gone for the bye bye, I’m leaving and I’m never ever coming back - and then comes back - like an long film promising the final credits but only really popping out for a few commercials.
Your posts have been described by others as inaccurate and unfair Incredibly recently. Clearly we both are alike and both have different stains on what should be squarely clean shiny halos.
I want to say one thing specially here and now, if you continue to have a go at me then I, I will, I will have, I will leave for ever and ever and I’ll I’ll I’ll never ever evercome back
Inacurate and unfair has only been said by a Denon member… but never mind - they are getting a hard time from me - even I know that - because I want value for my money.
I’m not getting down on that childish level with you and wont talk that way to other forum members.
So have a great evening.
Unfortunately, overnight due to 203 Flags against this topic and a number of posts from all the involved parties, the system has closed this topic for 72 hours. I really must ask that everyone try to act in the spirit of the forums. An open, but fair and non-abusive environment.
Thank you all for your feedback, it will be considered.
Should anyone like to submit further feedback please drop me a PM or feel free to post again once everyone has taken a breather.
…and that is what I’m talking about. I’m from the era of vinyl. It’s nice to have but I mix by ear. All the new digital era music doesn’t really fluctuate like live instruments. I really don’t understand the big deal. KNOW YOUR MUSIC! Know where the breakdowns are. Know when the pitch will change. I have never used a laptop to play nor do I rely on those beatgrids. AND I NEVER SYNC. I play by ear. But maybe it’s me. I’m old school. BTW, I only used CDs and thumb drives. Serato, Traktor…what’s that?
Second that. I’m a vinyl DJ too and have only got one sc 5000 for those tracks that don’t exist on vinyl or are not affordable. So if I have to play them digitally i want the benefits of digital. I’m not syncing either.
