DJ Software Reviews & Comparisons 2014

Many budding DJs along with the amateurs always wish to get straight to the most interesting part called mixing tracks. Rather than learning the DJ basics, they are all interested in making their own tracks for making the people to rock on the dance floor. Regardless of whether you need to mix tunes or aim to be a DJ producer, a suitable DJ program is essential to get started.

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DJ Software Features
Colored Waveforms Yes No No Yes No Yes
Video Mixing Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Remote Control Yes No No Yes Yes Yes
Scratch Capabilities Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes
iTunes Integration Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes
AutoMix Function Yes Yes Yes No Yes No
Precise Beat Mixing Yes No No No Yes No
Loop function Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Realtime Sampler Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Pitch Fader Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Record Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Drag and Drop Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Easy switch Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
OS 5 6 3 4 3 3
Help & Support 4 3 2 4 2 4
Supported Formats 6 5 6 6 6 6

Mixing two songs through vinyl records can be tough as well as time consuming, which means it would take many years to be an expert of mixing records. However, the best DJ mixing software allows mixing tunes without having any kind of technical knowledge. Such a program has the capability to turn amateurs into professionals by lifting their skill sets to the highest possible level.

The best DJ mixing tool enables selecting and mixing favorite songs or making a transition from one tune to another flawlessly to avoid a break. Both beginner and professional alike can unhesitatingly admire the simplicity as well as convenience of such a tool in the world of mixing.

However, there are several such tools available in the market. So, how do you decide which one is best for you? Well, you can do so by analyzing a few essential features as described below.

Beats and Tracks Handling 

Beat analysis is essential, and that the tool should quickly scan tracks for identifying their BPM. As a proactive DJ producer, you should do so before entering the show venue although you can do on the fly. Organizing and tagging tracks can truly avoid getting lost in the middle and hearing troublesome glitches.

In terms of performance, storing preset cue points and creating beat grids helps in setting up well and tweaking it before reaching the venue. Cueing tracks precisely at the right point is needed for mixing tracks flawlessly as well as syncing together for superimposing loops and beats atop each other. Ensure that minimum of two software decks exist for cross fading between the two. Most tools allow four decks for advanced mixing or dropping in loops. 

Playlist Support

Djing is almost impossible without playlists. The best DJ tool should allow creating custom playlists that you can sort by tags such as release date, BPM, remixer name, and label. Most tools tend to read the iTunes playlist and use smart playlists with quick search functions.

Your DJ app should read from different sources, such as hard drive, networked drives, and even iPods connected to Mac or PC. This is useful to have because you can get a requested track from somebody’s iPod, as you might not have it.

Effects on Offer

Digital DJs are incomplete without effects, as they allow adding more of a live presentation element instead of spinning tracks only. Applying delay, stutter, and filtering during playback add interesting things to your tracks. Usually, effects come with hardware controllers too for varying them in real time, which provides a feel of playing your own system. 

MIDI Control

Look for a MIDI controllable tool for producing MIDI maps to load tracks, start and stop decks, and change effects from a device connected through USB. Many firms are manufacturing their own hardware controllers fitting into the software for ensuring profound control.

File Format Support

Consider a DJ tool that offers an assortment of features for importing and exporting audio files and apps for improving and converting the quality of sound. For taking DJ abilities to a higher level, it is vital to select DJ software that can handle a variety of video file formats. A few DJ tools might also enable manipulating video and synchronize it with a tune in time, delivering a real concert experience.

Top Products
MAGIX Digital DJ
Zulu DJ
Cross DJ
DJ Music Mixer
DJ Mixer Pro

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