Is version 2.0 obsolete?

vjjustinallen

Nick, As ME 2.0 does not support Serato ScratchLive anymore...is this an obsolete piece of software? I was thinking about purchasing it, but am concerned that it will not be relevant moving forward. Any assurance you can give concerning this issue?

DjBoozie

It works with all other versions.... The only draw back now is that if you owned a new rane mixer then it would run with 2.4 but other then that.. it works fine and would never be consider obsolete

djpoproxxx

Yeah. No reason to switch to 2.4 unless you're using one of the new mixers. Just because the software MAY be "new" doesn't mean you have to upgrade to it. There is absolutely nothing that 2.4 has that I find more useful than 2.3.3. But that's just me

popnwave

I am wondering if this is a rhetorical question? Is there something that could be said that you don't already know Justin? If something is being worked on I doubt it will be known until both parties make the announcement, so why ask?

djeloy

Justin Inklen and Serato are still in talks with bring SSL2.4+ to work with MixEmergency. As djpoproxxx pointed out unless you need to use one of the new Rane Mixers there is no need to upgrade to SSL 2.4. You can always use a SL 1,2, or 3 with the new Rane 62&61 and midi map it to MixEmergency. MixEmergency is no were near obsolete and won't be any time soon.

skinnyguy

I will run my lappys with leopard and snow leopard with 2.0 or 1.9.2 as long as they will go as long as i can still use ME. unless serato really comes out with something extraordinary in vsl or ssl, i have no reason to upgrade. splice/timeline would be nice....but still not enough if ME isn't compatible.

codee

There are DJ's out there still running 1.9.2 and that was released years ago... So is there any reason on why you couldn't run 2.3.3. for years (at least 2 years, about how long it will take serato to update Serato-Video). I personally would be confident running 2.3.3. for at least the next year. Justin if you are DJ'ing often enough (1 to 2 times a week) the $200 cost of ME is worth the it even if you can only use it for the next year.

vjjustinallen

Thanks all for the replies, I agree with every point made. I was hoping that perhaps Nick would have a response however as he really is the only one to know the answer. It's strange that he hasn't, but perhaps he hasn't seen this thread yet.

Nick

@vj justin allen - I've seen this discussion, but you seem to continue to ask variations of the same question that I've already answered for you (or others) several times on the forum.

djpoproxxx

completely agree! I really don't understand the "necessity" of upgrading RIGHT AWAY. I mean, if we know and have seen anything .... we ALL know that jumping on a new update of SSL right away is something none of us should do.

vjjustinallen

Nick, Actually I have not seen your answer to this question...this is the first time you have posted in a thread where I have asked it. Could you point me to the correct thread? Thanks.

djnyce

this dude is such a fucking sucka. either buy it and use it or don't buy it and keep using windows media player.

vjjustinallen

As you know absolutely nothing about me I find it funny that you just jump to assumptions. Have a nice day djmyce...if you can contribute anything positive to this thread I would love to see it....otherwise, I don't really have any time for you. Nick, if I have asked a question that you cannot answer just let me know...all I am looking for is a thread where you have already answer the question I have asked. I honestly did not think that was too hard.

djpoproxxx

lol @ Nyce!

djpoproxxx

I've seen your post in numerous threads Justin. And the answers usually appear after a few comments past your own. It's been stated a bunch of times

vjjustinallen

The issue is that anyone buying ME not does not have any upgrade path. Why buy a plug-in if it has an end-of-life issue. Of course Nick will not say anything because all of the newer DJ's coming into the video game would then think twice about purchased a plug-in, an unauthorized plug-in at that, before buying the real deal. Personally I hate seeing manufactures in the DJ community take advantage of those that do not know better. Will Nick offer refunds if someone buys ME 2.0 and beyond and then finds out it will never be supported by Serato...and will never work past version 2.4? Serato's statement is that it's not supported and Inklen's statement is that...well pretty much nothing because he let's customers speak for him. Or is it OK with everyone if a company goes out and just screws over other Dj's? Since Nick refuses to even discuss this issue I find that suspicious.

DiscoDuck

Yeah man, Nick's master plan is to release a product that no one can use, then take all their money so he can retire in the Bahamas. If you seriously haven't seen the reply to your question in Inklen's or Serato's forums then you sir are an idiot.

DiscoDuck

I'll just leave this here for the internet challenged. http://www.inklen.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=853&page=1#Item_3

vjjustinallen

For the time challenged you can clearly see that I posted my question 17 hours ago...and the link you shared was 12 hours ago.....5 hours AFTER I posted my question.

Nick

@vj justin allen - http://www.inklen.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=763 And before you argue that this is not an answer to your specific question - your question is based around a premise that you aren't certain of going into the future.