What software do you use

What software do you use?

we use Serato all the way around, it can be a little pricey though so im thinking about letting some of the rookies start out on something else.

kyle

MegaSeg here. Great for playlists but not so great for beat matching and mixing.

young...

OtsAV DJ for DJ'n and AutOKdj for KJ'n

Try Rockit. The owner lives here.
I am a Serato lover myself, but I decided to stick to the cd format for my cdj's and will be adding a Denon 2500 for the back up stuff.
If I went didgital I would use Rockit and a good controller.

VDJ and CD's never lose practice with CD's and good old LP's on the turntables.

Try Rockit. The owner lives here.
I am a Serato lover myself, but I decided to stick to the cd format for my cdj's and will be adding a Denon 2500 for the back up stuff.
If I went didgital I would use Rockit and a good controller.

im probably selling my 2500 to ric. but i had put the serato time code tone on my hd2500 and could run serato as a box system with controller. it worked good and again provided a redundant back up

kyle

VDJ 5.07 user here.I like it because its simple, but i like a lot of programs but this is easyest to use.

BTW-Dont sell the Denon.If you like it you will be buying a new one in a month.

VDJ for music videos, slide shows, ambient video presentations, promotion and Game Show Q&A, and standard audio;
BPM Studio Profi for specialized audio applications, fabulous audio auto-mix features, dual window individual play lists (sure wish VDJ would consider this) and/or quad source mixing.

By using the GigaPortAG with the ASIO drivers allowing four stereo outputs to a mixer (channel 1=VDJ Player A, channel 2=VDJ Player B, channel 3=BPM Player A, channel 4=BPM Player B), both applications can run simultaneously allowing not only to mix within each software program but between software programs as well. The ability to mix between FOUR inputs has potential results a dual-turn table (real or simulated) jock can only have wet dreams about. :sqlaugh:

Another vote for OTSAV here also. But I do hear Rick makes a quality product.

I use OTS and VDJ depending on the event...thx

I try out also the Ableton Live 6.0.Its a bit more complicated but you can make Remixes on the fly.I think it can play 128 tracks,loops...at once if youre computer can do that.
Dj Tiesto,Sash,BT and many else use this program at gigs.

Proud RockIt user here.

OtsAV since 2003, baby! Great sound, great mixing (both radio-style and beat mixing), great search mechanism, exemplary stability.

It also does karaoke and videos, but I do neither.

I use two 8-track players, and Victrola 2.0 :sqlaugh:

I use two 8-track players, and Victrola 2.0 :sqlaugh:

Can you fit those in the auto-que? :sqlaugh:

Sorry for the small hijack...now back to the topic at hand.

I use Xylio FutureDecks Lite....its okay for the money, but I'll be upgrading to RockIt before long.

Virtual D.J. 5.0.7

I'm old school and want an actual manual, so I wasted a bunch of ink and printed the pdf book. And like a real man, I've never read the thing.

I use PCDJ and it works great.

I would love to hear one of your mixed sets I bet they are incredible.I try out also the Ableton Live 6.0.Its a bit more complicated but you can make Remixes on the fly.I think it can play 128 tracks,loops...at once if youre computer can do that.
Dj Tiesto,Sash,BT and many else use this program at gigs.

I use Virtual DJ for Music,Videos and Karaoke. Great Program.

P@40

no traktor uses here?

Numark Cue (VDJ) for general use, Karaoke, And soon Music Video...

Also have Mixmeister for making different things.

I would love to hear one of your mixed sets I bet they are incredible.

Jon,
I only try it out and i dont use it.
But its different and werry interesting.Program reckognize the Mp3 file as loop.So when you make a *loop*you can adjust more tracks and play it automaticly in the same beat.You just need to turn volumen at the same or different nivo and Voila thats it.
I realy advice you to download the demo and try it out,maybe you will be impresst.

Traktor 3.3 Here.... LOVE IT SOO MUCH
I can use it for weddings, not have to worry about crossfading (Program does it for me) But when im at the bar or club, I can mix and have a great time...
I have used alot of programs... I would have to say this is my favorite... Seratos good, but you have to crossfade, and need good external equpment, VDJ is good, Just not my favorite, Tired a few other... Still have to look into RockIt... Trisarisoft (I didnt spell that right) has some pretty awsome software... Never did play around with it much... It does everything, Video, KJ, music... and ***** (that is a secret)

Mixmeister, I like the way it beat mixes for you.Rockit as well for my oldies

PCDJ red

Virtual DJ

BPM Studio

VDJ for me....

Because of softwere theres no difference in sound.So,Everybody works with program which he/she like more.

Virtual DJ for Video's but I stick with the original PCDJ red for one reason.
It's so simple, I can teach a 15 year old to run it, and they can sound professional using it if I need them to.

Because of softwere theres no difference in sound.So,Everybody works with program which he/she like more.
Actually, which software is used can affect the sound pretty dramatically, especially when DSP is used! There's no question that the mechanics of each software package are different, so ease of use is a big influence on a user's choice. But the reality is that there can be a substantial difference in sound quality, depending on the software.

Yap, but i try it out a lot(mixmeister,tractor,bpm studio...)and there was no difference at all betwen programs.Mp3 is Mp3 if i talk of the same source.Sound is more depending on sound card and if i can hear the difference betwen softweres i hear it only on studio monitors and not on my actives at the gig.The difference is to small to hear except on a high quality studio or hi-fi speakers.
So was in my case and best sounded softwere was Ableton Live 6,but its more producing program or for remixing on fly.

numark's cue program.. pretty good.. no complaints.. but could be better... i'd say serato is the way to go

We have a lot of Serato systems here everyone uses it but I was or I am actually thinking about getting something as a back up or for some of my total newbies that's a little less costly. Because of my scrutiness need for uniformality every Serato system we have starts at a minimum of 2k and that's if we go serato, 2 cdj 400s and a numark 5000

We have a couple cdj-1000 serato systems, and my system which is 2cdj 400s and the rane tm57-sl mixer. Then the other djs in our company use house supplied cdj-800/serato systems.

We take a road ready or marathon flat coffin case and cut a hole under the mixer big enough to fit the S-1 box and then have it hard wired to a usb connector on the box so my djs plug their xlrs in, wireless mic in, usb cord in and voila.

What I do like about the serato is its dependence on the cd players so we have them there as back up automatically. We also have 3 guys who still use serato with vinyl and they carry a rack with a cdn-55 as back up

Kyle

PCDJ FX VRM
It works well for me. No real problems. A hiccup now and then, but the ability to build request lists on the fly and the ability to export my library into an Excel File is very handy.
I've been using it just about three years now.

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Yap, but i try it out a lot(mixmeister,tractor,bpm studio...)and there was no difference at all betwen programs.Mp3 is Mp3 if i talk of the same source.Sound is more depending on sound card and if i can hear the difference betwen softweres i hear it only on studio monitors and not on my actives at the gig.The difference is to small to hear except on a high quality studio or hi-fi speakers.
So was in my case and best sounded softwere was Ableton Live 6,but its more producing program or for remixing on fly.

Marco - I'm going to agree with Bryan......try OTS and use the built in processing...It sounds good...VDJ and the like do not have built in processing or have it work as good as it does with OTS....OTS as well...cannot beat its automixing (automatic one song to another; not beat matching)....

Mixmeister, I like the way it beat mixes for you.Rockit as well for my oldies

That statement makes me sick

Ots's Beat Mixing is excellent as well! As in any other program which beat mixes, you have to tweak each song to be sure that the Mix and Match Points are correct.

Although you can't have it Auto Beat Mix out of a song at will, I generally don't like what the modern definition of Beat Mixing is: a medley of songs. I like hearing most songs from beginning to end!

That statement makes me sick

That statement makes me a bit queasy.............

That statement makes me sick
Take 2 asprin down it with a 7up,You should feel better in the morning:sqlaugh:

Marco - I'm going to agree with Bryan......try OTS and use the built in processing...It sounds good...VDJ and the like do not have built in processing or have it work as good as it does with OTS....OTS as well...cannot beat its automixing (automatic one song to another; not beat matching)....

Ill never do automixing.I alwais mix manualy when i do beat mixing.
Anyway, thanx for info but i dont like OTS and i dont know why.Maybe Im simply in love with VDJ because i use theyre products for 10 or something years.:sqwink:

Ots's Beat Mixing is excellent as well! As in any other program which beat mixes, you have to tweak each song to be sure that the Mix and Match Points are correct.

Although you can't have it Auto Beat Mix out of a song at will, I generally don't like what the modern definition of Beat Mixing is: a medley of songs. I like hearing most songs from beginning to end!

Yes i like to hear the whole songs too but in my case is that possible only for private Partyes or Weddings.In Bars(which are 60%)i can not play without beat mixing.:sqbiggrin:

PCDJ Red 5.2, VDJ, Sam Party DJ, WinAmp with the KJ plugin.

Yes i like to hear the whole songs too... In Bars(which are 60%)i can not play without beat mixing.:sqbiggrin:
Now that's a valid point. I tend to agree with you there!

I use Atomix MP3 (lower end virtual dj product) that I purchased years ago, and have had great luck with. Not the fanciest interface, but stable, reliable, and easy to use. Now and again I will use Winamp for background music or at events that allow or require me to step away from the pc for a bit. Both programs work reliably, and well for me.

PCDJ Red 5.2, VDJ, Sam Party DJ, WinAmp with the KJ plugin.

That winamp sure kicks the lamas ass

Spinning Old School here... Im still using Virtual DJ 3.4 .... not beeause I dont have the current verson, I just have not taken the time to learn the program again when they went into ver. 4 and 5. the skin I use on 3.4 will not work on 5.xx

Works sooooooo nice!

Ill never do automixing.I alwais mix manualy when i do beat mixing.
Anyway, thanx for info but i dont like OTS and i dont know why.Maybe Im simply in love with VDJ because i use theyre products for 10 or something years.:sqwink:Beat Mixing,Auto Mixing ? In my younger days you had to do this manually,I mean is that if I have to I will,but I dont have to anymore,thanks to software

no traktor uses here?

I use Traktor and just love it. It can be very intimidating to new users as it has lots of bells and whistles.

I use Mixmeister 6. I like the simplicity of it. I have tried the others, some in demo and some full version, and the only other one I really liked was Rockit

Traktor djs3 on external mixer is what I use.

I tried just a few others when I switched to a laptop.

I felt this had the best combo of features for my taste, but I am sure there are lots of other good ones I haven't checked out yet.

I haven't had any problems with it (it has not let me down at a gig yet) and runs well on my older lappys.

My son runs Serato - works great for him.

My nephew runs Torq - still glitchy after a few months of use.

Larry

VirtualDJ Here.

Works great. Supports most 3rd party external controllers.
Compatible with both Mac & PC (Vista & XP).

Also does Video & Karaoke.

"Rockit" powered here!
:)

was a manual type no digital... As of latley been all about VDJ and the RMX controller

As of this weekend...PCDJ Red

Traktor 3 DJ Studio for three years never had a problem easy to use lots of features does everything I need it to do. This is the only DJ software I have ever used so I can not say how it compares.

p.s. What about sound cards/quality. I'm using an M-Audio 4-in/6-out firewire into and external mixer numark dxm 101 then into a dbx 2215 EQ. Cleans the sound up real nice.

Hey, Lets dance... any pics of the setup, I am curious to see...
Thanks

MegaSeg.

I love it so much, I worked their booth at the AC DJ Expo last year. I'll probably do that again this year.

I'm still using my original software – my brain. I hope next year I’ll be running on a Mac.

Time to reboot again.

Ruben just curious if its the simple DosXX or the full on Patrone Reboot?

Hey, Lets dance... any pics of the setup, I am curious to see...
Thanks

Will take some pics and post next week.