Using the MWM Phase Wireless DVS System replaces a traditional turntable cartridge/stylus and timecode pressed vinyl records for use with DJ software. This is very exciting technology for the DJ world and eliminates a lot of headaches that are often encountered when using a traditional setup. Issues with poor tonearm pins, bad cables on the turntable, ground hum issues, stylus skipping or poor tracking in old, beat-up vinyl grooves can result in poor performance with the accompanying DJ software.
Simple and intuitive, Phase easily and smoothly integrates any DVS DJ setup thanks to its 2 stereo RCA outputs. Phase is compatible with any DJ software using DVS technology such as Serato dj pro, Virtual DJ, Traktor and Rekordbox. Buy your MWM PHASE Essential Wireless Timecode Control from Sam Ash and receive the guaranteed lowest price. Also, Phase is compatible with any DJ software using DVS technology such as Serato, Traktor or Rekordbox. Thus, Phase offers the most steady and powerful solution ever for turntablism. A custom-made wireless data transmission protocol for an unparalleled communication speed. Simple and intuitive, Phase easily and smoothly integrates any DVS DJ setup thanks to its 2 stereo RCA outputs. Phase is compatible with any DJ software using DVS technology such as Serato dj pro, Virtual DJ, Traktor and Rekordbox.Buy your MWM PHASE Essential Wirel. My Phase Dj Review 2020. MWM Phase DJ first got announced some time ago now. I take an updated look at it in 2020. When it first came out it was plagued with. When using Phase with Rekordbox, select “CDJs” instead of “Turntables” (in the control hardware tab of the DVS settings). Make sure to select the audio routing according to the mixer decks you are using (1&2, or 2&3), and that the virtual decks are set on “Relative” mode.
What is Phase?
In comes Phase: no stylus or special records needed, no more ground hum, no more worrying about aging club turntables in poor condition. Phase slips on the spindle and is attached to any record (bring back those Mitch Sings Polka records!) With a small adhesive metal strip, the Phase Remotes themselves are magnetic and stick to your platters with great stability. The receiver intercepts the rotational data and sends the timecode signal to the mixer or interface. The system is extremely responsive, with what feels like less latency than a traditional DVS setup. From the wildest scratch techniques to the simplest blends, its accuracy is uncanny — and it’s made a huge impression on DJs across the globe.
Phase consist of two parts: a receiver and two remotes. The remotes sit on the records of a turntable. They track rotational data and transmit time code signal to a receiver which a user either has connected to a traditional DVS (Digital Vinyl System) box such as a Denon DJ DS1, Traktor Scratch A6 interface, or other older models by Rane such as SL1, SL2, SL3, SL4 boxes. Aside from these external interfaces, Phase may also be used with any DJ mixer that has an integrated sound card built in (Pioneer S9, Rane Seventy Two, Traktor Z2, etc). This time code is used to manipulate music files within popular DJ software such as Serato, Traktor, Rekordbox, Virtual DJ and more.
Troubleshooting Common Issues with Phase
Phase is pretty new technology to the DJ world. I’ve personally been following it very closely and own it. I’ve noticed a lot of people who have gotten theirs are experiencing some issues. Let’s look at a few common problems and solutions.
“My remotes won’t light up or turned off after a little while of use”
Please make sure you charge the units for at least 4-8 hours before first use (this varies depending on what they are connected into for charging — a laptop USB port will provide less power than a dedicated USB wall wart, thus longer charge time). Note that batteries for Phase systems, like most devices with rechargeable batteries, don’t typically arrive fully charged.
“My remotes won’t turn on even after charging”
If the remotes don’t light up after charging and being removed from the receiver, it’s suggested you leave the receiver on, and let the units freely spin on your turntable for a few hours to deplete the battery, as some users may have a remote “Stuck” in a sleep mode. After depleting the battery, charge up again and you should be good to go.
“How do I reset the Phase System?”
Users can perform “soft” or “hard” resets via the MWM Connect software that is available at https://mwm-store.com/configuration. They can use this software to configure other parameters for the remotes, such as LED color, and sleep and inactivity shut-off times as well. Right out the box the Phase units are set to be used with Serato; if you want to use Phase with Traktor, rekordbox or any other DVS-enabled software, you’ll need to download this configuration software and change the time code setting to the appropriate software.
“How do I pair the remotes to the receiver?”
To pair the remotes, you can insert them into the receiver and hold the A or B button down for 3-4 seconds. After that, they should be paired and ready.
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This post was written by zZounds Gear Expert Juan
YOU MAY BE SURPRISED HOW MUCH IS INCLUDED FOR FREE WITH REKORDBOX VER. 6.0
We recently released a fresh version of rekordbox with major new features and improvements. Ver. 6.0 is available via a new subscription structure, starting with a free option that's available to everyone – and you could be surprised by how much is included.
Depending on the features you want to use, and the hardware you DJ with, you might not need to spend any money to get everything you need from the application. So, let's take a look at what's on offer.
WHAT'S NEW IN THE FREE PLAN?
Performance mode via PC/Mac
As well as free use of Export mode (for transferring tracks to USB drives and playing them on CDJs and XDJs), you now get access to Performance mode when you control it with your computer. This means you can try out mixes, cues, loops, FX, and more in a professional virtual DJing environment. You can even mix with tracks from Beatport LINK and SoundCloud Go+ if you have subscriptions to those streaming services.
Performance mode via Hardware Unlock devices
A number of Pioneer DJ units, called Hardware Unlock devices, can enable Performance mode for your entire setup. Simply connect one of these units and you can use Performance mode freely, even if your other products aren't Hardware Unlock devices.
Mobile library sync
Download rekordbox for iOS (ver. 3.0) and connect your computer and mobile device to the same network to export playlists, tracks, and folders between them via your shared library. You can also connect your iOS device to selected CDJ/XDJ models with a USB cable and play tracks directly from the unit.
Inflyte integration
If you use the Inflyte digital promo service, you can check out all the tracks in your Promo Locker without leaving rekordbox. Then, simply choose which files you want to import to your library or turn on automatic sync to make things even easier.
Support for Beatport LINK and Soundcloud Go+ in Performance mode
Access tracks from the Beatport LINK and SoundCloud Go+ streaming services (separate subscriptions required) in Performance mode. All your files will be analyzed by rekordbox, enabling you to view waveforms, set Hot Cues, and tag tracks. You can even create playlists with a mixture of tracks from either streaming service and those in your own collection, stored on your hard drive.
3Band waveform
Rekordbox with soundcloud. The newly designed waveform is as functional as it is good-looking. Understand how a track sounds without even listening to it. 3Band waveform uses different colors to indicate the volume of each frequency band.
Light option in Skin settings
If the sun's shining on your screen, switch the Skin setting to Light mode and you'll get a much clearer view of all the information in rekordbox.
Auto Relocate
Never 'lose' a track again. If the track you want to play next is missing because you moved it, rekordbox will search all locations within a specific folder chosen by you (e.g. your Pioneer DJ folder) until it finds the track, corrects the path, and plays it from the new location.
Ableton Link support
Synchronize the tempo of the master rekordbox deck with other apps on your device, apps on external devices, and hardware that's compatible with Ableton Link technology.
WHAT ELSE IS INCLUDED?
Music management
The four seasons orchestra. Organise your tracks in different playlists, set cue points and loops, and prepare for your performances.
Performance Recording (with a Hardware Unlock device)
Capture your mixes, whether you're practising or livestreaming on a setup that includes a Hardware Unlock device (not available when playing tracks from streaming services).
Recording in Export mode
Enjoy free use of the recording function while you're using Export mode. It's perfect for making high-quality digital copies of your vinyl via the PLX-500 turntable, which features a USB output for easy connection to your computer. rekordbox even detects the silence between tracks, so you can play a whole album and the application will split the recording into separate files.
Export mode
Transfer your playlists and rekordbox-analyzed tracks to USB drives and play them on CDJ/XDJ units.
Link Export mode
Use your computer like a giant USB drive. Connect it to a CDJ/XDJ setup and access your entire rekordbox library without needing to export files or playlists.
DVS mode (with selected Hardware Unlock devices)
Use the exclusive control vinyl (available separately) to scratch intuitively when selected Hardware Unlock devices are connected to your setup. The DVS system offers high-quality sound and responsive performance that feels just like you're playing with analog records.
Lighting mode
Rekordbox Phase Meter Type 2
Spend less time and effort preparing for performances. Exciting, editable lighting sequences are automatically created to sync with the phrases in each track. You can use these sequences to control lighting equipment via the RB-DMX1 – available separately.
Rekordbox Phase Meter
And if you're keen to see what else the application can do, read our guides to the Core plan and the Creative plan.