I has also a nice smart fix that could be implemented:
Convertion from:
“ä” to “ae”
“ö” to “oe”
“ü” to “ue”
“ß” to “ss”
also
“á” to “a”
“à” to “a”
maybe with also included wordbook to reconvert this
Why it is so essential ?
Denon hardware has problems in reading special characters.
To avoid “red” nonfindable files you can change this letters to normal letters.
Also for searching the internet it seems to be good to have the backwards function of this convertion. So you can can go back to: “Für” if it was “Fuer”.
This avoids problems by searching for “Artwork” and “Energy”, “Danceability”
Or you need to build in a fussylogic search for that.
Search and replace function for single words could also be an attemp for this.
So you could enter a search for “fuer” in “Artist” and “Title” and replace this by “für”.
Or you search for “für” and let this replaced by “fuer”.
This software is amazing and I used it to clean up, and shrink my DB it also seemd to fix a lot of issues I was having on the players, it also exports so much faster in mins rather than hours with Engine I would happily use it insted of Engine, however as a home/hobby/bedroom DJ its just to costly to use all the time I could see the value for pro/gigging DJs but it just doesnt add up for me, it would be good if there was a buy outright option or a cheaper sub with the option to only export to say one set of software rather than the whole lot. Anyway keep up; the great work, Denon you should hire this guy to work on Engine
I completely agree with you and yet I am a professional in events! This software should be available for purchase in different versions depending on our real needs.
I bought Mixed In Key, Platinum Note, MixEmergency, Serato Video, Serato Flip, Pitch 'n Time Dj, Jaikoz (Software for Tag).
Lexicon does much much more and is really a music management suite for DJs. It also converts between DJ apps but that is only a small part of what it does.
But we don’t necessarily need all the functions or if that’s really the case, it’s even worse! Because we are forced to remain committed with the very long-term subscription.
The software is therefore never amortized and it will be very very expensive! As a professional, we need to have software that belongs to us and that is accessible at all times, without having to worry about a subscription.
How does it work if your establishment closes? Users will be in all trouble because access will no longer be functional! Paying for the software allows unlimited access, with the possibility of having a choice with several versions according to need, it will be really great, even if it means proposing during the evolution of the software a paid update if this This interests users with an attractive price, like that… there is no problem in the long term! Unless your box leaks, we won’t have access to any bug fixes or stability and compatibility fixes with future operating systems, but we will have software that is still functional for our use.
The subscription model allows me to keep working on Lexicon. To improve it, add features but also fix bugs. It makes sure I get a steady income rather than highs and lows. And I’ll be working on Lexicon for a long time so that it’s important that I think about the long term.
Having the subscription model also makes sure I keep supporting Lexicon. Because if I offer a lifetime subscription for a one time fee, then how would that even work when my establishment closes? Lexicon is a product that needs constant updates because it works with the 5 big DJ apps and they are changing too.
I know everyone hates subscriptions but it’s really the best thing for an evolving and growing product.
The way I look at it is that Lexicon can save you immensely much time and from that perspective the $17 per month is not that much.
I understand your motivation for the subscription-only model.
Nonetheless, I would like to suggest a, sort of, hybrid model, where you sell a Lexicon license with 1 or 2 years of updates included. If a user then decides not to renew the license, the program remains fully functional with the functionality that is current at the time of expiration. I see this model successfully implemented in other applications.
This way you as a developer get users that pay for 2 years at a time, and users who don’t wish to rent software can be happy too.
The reason why I don’t do a model like that is because you need to maintain multiple versions of Lexicon then. I’m a solo developer and I’m trying to keep overhead as low as possible so I can focus on important things like building cool new features and helping users.
Even if I did multiple versions like that and just leave old versions out there that work 100% at the time, they will stop working after a while because DJ apps change and operating systems (Windows, Mac) change.
Now everyone is always on the newest version that has my undivided attention and that is a really good thing.
I am not sure why you would need to maintain multiple versions.
For licensed users, the program should refuse to work if the user is trying to run a Lexicon version that has been released more than 2 years after the license was issued. Also, after the license is expired no more support is available.
For subscribers that rent the software by the month, Lexicon just checks that the logged in user has an active subscription.
I am pretty sure these two “user stories” can be realized in a single application build.
Yes that will happen, and you will not have to support those installations. If the user really relies on on Lexicon he will renew the license, or maybe switch to subscription. Alternatively the user can choose to not update the OS for as long as possible. Many DJs will not update their performance PC OS until absolutely forced.
I haven’t tried Lexicon, but from the looks of it I am sure I would love it. And I would insta-buy a 2-year license if one was available, even if it were pricey!
Interesting. I also believe many development tool vendors does something similar.
Naturally – I am merely gently proposing to Christiaan a licensing model, which I believe would actually increase his business. All the subscription-averse people would get an opportunity to unload some cash on Christiaans account!
While it’s true that lots of people think that they’d be fantastic at running everyones/someone else’s business ventures, it’s the business owner themselves who has the luxury and the right to do it the way which suits them best. They shouldn’t have to repeatedly defend themselves, or their decisions.
I agree with all the points made and I wasnt having a dig about prices just saying it wasnt cost effective for me, it would be good if you could have a look at some additional licencing featuresets/tiers but as people have said its your software and you can do what you like
Since I couldnt figure out where else to get support question answered for Lexicon, I’m asking here. I have a massive library and have been making Serato Crates for more than 15 years. They are elaborate and a crucial part of my work. All of my Serato music references an Itunes library but the crates are in Serato.
yesterday I loaded Lexicon with the idea that I would use it for all its advertised features which seem quite useful. I also want the ability to build some Rekordbox functionality for some events where carrying a whole computer isnt feasible.
At any rate, I loaded Lexicon, read the instructions, Synced my Serato library and then did a few things in Lexicon. Some of the ‘low hanging fruit stuff’ regarding file extensions etc.
When I got to my gig today and relaunched Serato all of my crates were MISSING and a good 40% of my tracks had lost their custom tags. It was a total nightmare (one of my own making since I probably should have tested everything at home).
ANYHOO… While I restore my entire laptop from a backup I made a week ago (Whew) I want some advice. I really DO want to use Lexicon because it seems like exactly the tool I need moving forward. But if its going to erase tags and crates etc then its a nonstarter.
So:
1: What did I do wrong?
2: How do I avoid it this time?
3: Where can I find some links to videos on how to manage the crates in Lexicon etc?
Sadly Lexicon is totally overpriced for what it can do. really? 900 Euros for 5 years in the Basic Version and 2100 in the Pro? for competitor Mixo you pay 420 and you can connect your own Cloud. so for the price of your basic you can bascially get an Dropbox Abo AND a Mixo Abo + Dropbox works directly with Engine DJ Players. Yes i know Lexicon has some more features then Mixo. But there is nothing “magical” But for library management only with a Cloud Backup 35 a month - sorry that is kind of unrealistic. Maybe you can get some super rich kids who dont care to pay more then 4000 Euro for organizing their music for 10 years. Why anybody should pay this? Will your software be able to fly me to the gigs in the future or cook for me? I mean you can BUY Serato Suite lifetime for 300 or Traktor for 100. worldwide Tech Specialists in their sector. Really nothing against your Software its a nice helpful TOOL for a DJ wich would be fine to buy for 199,- lifetime within a Version or 5 buck subsription and mb 8 with cloud. but how the hell you got to this price structure?
I would happily use it insted of Engine, however as a home/hobby/bedroom DJ its just to costly to use all the time I could see the value for pro/gigging DJs but it just doesnt add up for me, it would be good if there was a buy outright option or a cheaper sub with the option to only export to say one set of software rather than the whole lot. Anyway keep up; the great work, Denon you should hire this guy to work on Engine 
