computer based requests

[Jiggles]

Doses anyone know of any programs that do that?

you have a table and the end of the dance floor with a laptop on it the customer comes up to the laptop and selects the song they want and it gets sent to me with all the details like song name, track number and CD-title

Get my drift????





Thanks Callum

[alexperrins]

why not just ask you in person? I'm confused!

[magicfm]

I just prefer the back of a soggy beermat system :)

[Corabar Entertainment]

I'm with the others on this one...... what would be the point Callum?

[magicfm]

...plus someone might nick your laptop :teeth:

[Jiggles]

why not just ask you in person? I'm confused!


9 times out of 10 i forget what they want and the pices of paper go missing for some reason :omg::teeth:

[Jiggles]

...plus someone might nick your laptop :teeth:


AH all laptops have a security device fitted in them a keylock hole :teeth:

[Corabar Entertainment]

A notepad and pen for you to write it down when they ask you is a lot easier and cheaper!

[Jiggles]

It also saves me from getting buged all the time "have you got X Y Z" when im in the middle of fixing something!!!

[Thames Valley Discos]

use text messaging, i put my mobile number on my led sign, and get loads of requests texted to me

[Richie]

It also saves me from getting buged all the time "have you got X Y Z" when im in the middle of fixing something!!!


Fixing something :omg: When you are already up and running?

[Corabar Entertainment]

....and I hate to tell you this Callum, but if you think that talking to punters during a gig is a pain, then you're in the wrong business!!

[Sapphire Disco]

use text messaging, i put my mobile number on my led sign, and get loads of requests texted to me

I was thinking of doing that , does it work well ?

[leighinstoke]

I just stick a A4 pad next to me and a load of pens - folks just grab it and write their requests, etc, onto it and I rip a sheet off and play them.

Simple, straightforward and cheap.

Leigh....

[Jiggles]

....and I hate to tell you this Callum, but if you think that talking to punters during a gig is a pain, then you're in the wrong business!!

The point is that it will free up time and stop people tripping up om my equipment and stop them from suing me :omg::teeth:

[Thames Valley Discos]

I was thinking of doing that , does it work well ?
yes really well. I think the guests like it, because its easier for them to do so. Also it gets a record of your mobile number on their phone.

[Thames Valley Discos]

The point is that it will free up time and stop people tripping up om my equipment and stop them from suing me :omg::teeth:
id be suing them for some of the requests they ask for. :teeth:

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

You don't like talking to people do you Paul?!!

Not on the phone, not when you're DJing...

[soundscapes]

use text messaging, i put my mobile number on my led sign, and get loads of requests texted to me

its an easy way to give ur fone number to women !!!
i think bidmix mite do something where txts come to ur pc.
speaking of which, im meant to be working now !!! god i love wifi !!

[Ricesnaps]

Easy answer - Post it notes. Stick em to the lid of your CD case and throw away once played.

You might even be able to get them with your logo and number on

[soundlad]

you could use a system like on your booking bit on your website they request a song it will send it over a wireless network!

[Corabar Entertainment]

It just seems a somewhat complex and very expensive way of taking requests!!!!! :omg: :omg:

[Jiggles]

you could use a system like on your booking bit on your website they request a song it will send it over a wireless network!

Thats what i want good going young sir

[Jiggles]

Now next dilema how can i get it to work

[Sam]

mate i think your making it wayyy to complicated..
1) pc might get damaged
2) it involves two pcs
3) Just take the requests on paper.. at the end of the day surely it is best not to over complicate things
4) you could buy a new light instead of a laptop etc....

End of the day they want a good show including lights sound system not a system to put requests in..

And you did tell me you don't do many professional discos.. sooo is it worth looking at it right now instead of getting in all the bookings..
Just my views..
Sam

[Jiggles]

iv got 1 desktop and 1 laptop so it is possible and it looks very professional

[Sam]

At the end of the day it doesnt look professional.. it makes it a clutter.
And they are not looking for how many PCs you have .. they just want a good disco!

You need to be able to interact with the customers.. I could go on about how many pcs i have.. I could have them all over the room.. but i concentrate on the show.. and too be honest requests isnt a big distraction.. and if it is a problem to fiond the music then have a 'PC libary' wher eyou can search it quickly..

[BeerFunk]

It just seems a somewhat complex and very expensive way of taking requests!!!!! :omg: :omg:
This is the year 2006, it's the way things are done! ;)

[Jiggles]

This is the year 2006, it's the way things are done! ;)

Sticky notes are so last year :teeth:

[Sam]

but they work...

[Disco 463]

Easy answer - Post it notes. Stick em to the lid of your CD case and throw away once played.

You might even be able to get them with your logo and number on

I use little request tickets like this with my logo & contact details on.
They work great, I put them all over the room, in the middle of tables, on the bar

They also find their way into peoples pockets, so you get phone calls with people saying they got my number of the little request thingy.

Or you get little notes on them during the night like “I like that song you just played” or “what time do you finish”

Of course people use them to request songs as well.

[BeerFunk]

Well, I admire your desire to improve and improvise, it's people with the same character as you that built the foundations of our lives today.

Although it does seem a little far fetched, the experience and achievement would be worth it, in my opinion :)

[Jiggles]

Well, I admire your desire to improve and improvise, it's people with the same character as you that built the foundations of our lives today.

Although it does seem a little far fetched, the experience and achievement would be worth it, in my opinion :)

Thank you Callum the first person to say "that sounds like a good idea but i dont know it it will work" :teeth:










Now where do i start?????

[Sam]

by printing tickets.....

[Disco 463]

I think this is great idea, because I’ve done some gigs before up on high stages were the punters can’t actually get to.
So they had to get a member of the venue staff to keep coming up to me to request songs.
It would be really useful for things like that.

Saying that the text message idea would do the trick for that & you wouldn’t have to keep lugging 2 pc’s around . (I have seen a DJ using the text message system years ago)

I’m sure there is some kind of Bluetooth message system as well (but don’t quote me on that) which would work with the PC idea.

[Shaun]

I read about a system called "Text Live" or something similar. It was showcased and sold at one of the large DJ seminars/shows in america. Guests could send text messages and requests live and they would display on the dj's projector screens/plasmas for all to see. I just did a google and can't find anymore info. I recall it being around $1300 though.

[Jiggles]

Thats a wee bit out of budget :teeth:

[Sam]

why dont u get a scrolling text board and put ur mobile nom on it. great advertising too

[Jiggles]

I like the PC based idea. Its a project for me in the hols lol

[Corabar Entertainment]

Thats a wee bit out of budget :teeth:... and 2 computers, wireless network, software plus other peripheries isn't?????

Not to mention the risk of theft or damage to the 'remote' computer.

Also, don't forget that if you plan on using a computer to DJ with in the future, that will mean you will need a third one, because you wouldn't want to hook up the one you were using to DJ with to any kind of a live network......

Have you ever heard the expression "Using a hammer to crack a nut"??????

[Jiggles]

... and 2 computers, wireless network, software plus other peripheries isn't?????

Not to mention the risk of theft or damage to the 'remote' computer.

Also, don't forget that if you plan on using a computer to DJ with in the future, that will mean you will need a third one, because you wouldn't want to hook up the one you were using to DJ with to any kind of a live network......

Have you ever heard the expression "Using a hammer to crack a nut"??????

Iv got most of the stuff in the house.

[Sam]

maybe more hassle than it is worth.. but let us know.. good luck :teeth:

[Jiggles]

Any help on how to set this up would be great.

[Sam]

satelite internet on both and then get them to fill out an online form sending to your pc

[Jiggles]

well i know that but what would the email be to send it to me accross a LAN

[Sam]

What is going to power your lan or what have you..
something i do at home is 2 have one pc and two screens.. so maybe have the laptop then have another screen showing what it is displaying.. then you can see what they request that way

[BeerFunk]

Why not just set up a simple instant messaging app?

People would be able to look at everything else that's been requested or said, it would be interesting!

"dj, could u play something by abba, and dont play that sugababes song the last person asked for, its rubbish!"

[Jiggles]

ye gd idea but how do you get MSN to only use the LAN and not WAN

[Sam]

i dont think you can.. but again what is powering your lan.. like i have a lan here but only because the adsl is doing it so file sharing etc etc can be set up

[Jiggles]

Thats hoe im going to do it but there is a cheap LAN Switch in screw fix

[Sam]

for adsl is a from fo internet..
Im confused..

[Jiggles]

i can get a cheap WLAN switch from Screw fix

[BeerFunk]

ye gd idea but how do you get MSN to only use the LAN and not WANObviously not MSN, there are 100s of instant messagers for use on a LAN!
i dont think you can.. but again what is powering your lan.. like i have a lan here but only because the adsl is doing it so file sharing etc etc can be set upAll you need is a crossed over RJ45 network cable, and 2 PCs with a network adaptor.

[Sam]

ohhhh ok!

[Jiggles]

thanks Callum,

[wayne_uk]

Make sure the remote PC is waterproof as a pint of lager over it from a clumsy punter will do it no good

[Jiggles]

OK forgot about that!!!!!!!!!

[BeerFunk]

Make sure the remote PC is waterproof as a pint of lager over it from a clumsy punter will do it no good
I was thinking that too, and if it was a laptop, it would destroy it completely, let alone do it no good! :omg:

A keyboard and monitor with 10/15m cable runs to the (safe) base unit would be a better idea :cool:

[Jiggles]

i wounder if this would work http://www.aria.co.uk/productinfocomm.asp?id=24758

[BeerFunk]

i wounder if this would work http://www.aria.co.uk/productinfocomm.asp?id=24758
Don't see the need, I've attached a diagram of the way I'd go about it :)

[Corabar Entertainment]

....and plenty of gaffa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :teeth:

[BeerFunk]

....and plenty of gaffa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :teeth:
I was thinking 'should I go back and mention that, then I thought, na everyone will assume that goes without saying!' :D

[Jiggles]

Or that stuff they put the traffic light cable into accross the roads

[Corabar Entertainment]

Have you seen the price of that stuff Callum? :omg: :omg: :omg:

[Jiggles]

Nope

[BeerFunk]

Or that stuff they put the traffic light cable into accross the roads
Wow, I like your style! :teeth:

Pen and paper?? Na, scrap that - computer based requesting for me!

Gaffa tape?? No chance, I want top-grade industrial materials! :D

[Jiggles]

hey iv gotta keep up my motto "officialy the best"

[Corabar Entertainment]

You keep this up and it'll be 'Officially Bankrupt' :omg:

[Jiggles]

You keep this up and it'll be 'Officially Bankrupt' :omg:

na i wont i dont need alot of equipment jsut some cable :teeth::teeth:

[Corabar Entertainment]

Well, good luck to you.

[BeerFunk]

...and keep us posted if you do try it out ;)

[Steve the DJ]

If you can sort out the touch screen hardware this may help out:

Remote Request System (http://remoterequest.softjock.com/)

[Have a disco]

use text messaging, i put my mobile number on my led sign, and get loads of requests texted to me

Absolutely one of the best Ideas I have used in years works a treat but I also use pen and postit note pads small ones as that I dont get essays

[Jiggles]

...and keep us posted if you do try it out ;)

Will do #=>


If you can sort out the touch screen hardware this may help out:

Remote Request System (http://remoterequest.softjock.com/)

I wish that was free :teeth:

[Corabar Entertainment]

Umm - we certainly don't want to suggest, condone or promote piracy of any kind on here if you don't mind! Not just of music, but of software as well!!!!!

[DMX Will]

Request systems only work for the younger parties 16/17/18/21 parties. We've got one, had the software built for us and everything. It works well but only at the parties above.

I'll plug my server in tomorrow and you can all have a look :)

[Corabar Steve]

Or that stuff they put the traffic light cable into accross the roads
Here you go (http://www.adamhall.com/uk/index.php?cccpage=x3shop_2&set_katnav=39&set_prefpage=1)

[Jiggles]

Request systems only work for the younger parties 16/17/18/21 parties. We've got one, had the software built for us and everything. It works well but only at the parties above.

I'll plug my server in tomorrow and you can all have a look :)


How much did that sting you then to get the program made??

[DMX Will]

How much did that sting you then to get the program made??

I won't say, as I know the programmer etc. Most of the work was the web based interface that gets emeded into a program on the server to stop the users closing the browser/using the computer for other things.

Remind me to plug it in, and I'll show you :)

[BeerFunk]

Here you go (http://www.adamhall.com/uk/index.php?cccpage=x3shop_2&set_katnav=39&set_prefpage=1)
Possibly, definitely maybe, a little OTT for your requirements, Callum! :D

UV resistant, and able to take pressures of 5 tons into 20 square centimetres :omg:

[soundtracker]

I used a tremendous system for requests on saturday night, I spoke to people on the microphone and got them to come up to the DJ booth and talk to me, about what they liked, funnily enough, seemed to work quite well, and had a cracking night. :)

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

I used a tremendous system for requests on saturday night, I spoke to people on the microphone and got them to come up to the DJ booth and talk to me, about what they liked, funnily enough, seemed to work quite well, and had a cracking night. :)

Yes, I've tried that, with much success too. :teeth:

[Ricesnaps]

Yes, I've tried that, with much success too. :teeth:
Me too, along with the young lady dressing way to little clothing who insisted in bending over my screen to give me her requests. One of the downsides to PC requests I guess - or is there a web cam for that?

[Corabar Entertainment]

Down boy, down! :omg:

[Corabar Steve]

If you don't want to talk to your punters you could always take requests by semaphore :teeth:

[Corabar Entertainment]

Possibly, definitely maybe, a little OTT for your requirements, Callum! :D

UV resistant, and able to take pressures of 5 tons into 20 square centimetres :omg:Agreed - but it is what Callum asked for!

[Jiggles]

Come on Steve lol a table full of flags and instructions :teeth:

[ian8limelight]

I used a tremendous system for requests on saturday night, I spoke to people on the microphone and got them to come up to the DJ booth and talk to me, about what they liked, funnily enough, seemed to work quite well, and had a cracking night. :)


Me too, and I even had a spare pen !! :)

[Jiggles]

Agreed - but it is what Callum asked for!

Not that expensive and not as rugged :omg:

[Corabar Entertainment]

Not that expensive and not as rugged :omg:Erm....
Or that stuff they put the traffic light cable into accross the roads.... I rest my case!

[Jiggles]

Well the stuff i see aint is tough as that stuff!!!!!!!!

[Ricesnaps]

I have a cunning plan....

Two plastic cups and a piece of string. Take requests from anywhere in the room.

Bound to catch on don't ya thnink?

[Jiggles]

I have a cunning plan....

Two plastic cups and a piece of string. Take requests from anywhere in the room.

Bound to catch on don't ya think?


Now iv heard everything

[Sam]

Callum do you still want me to have a look at the program.
No promises though.

[Jiggles]

Yes..

[Have a disco]

suggest printing of text message request slips with you mobile upon leave 10 on each table with your disco / DJ name and the number say text to your request

[Sam]

i think he is stuck on the computer idea.. but fair enough :teeth: