New DJ Software Review Site, Who Says You Can’t Have Fun at Work?

For the last few months, I have been busy at work researching, reviewing and testing various DJ Software programs. I wish I could say it's been hard work. It hasn't. Like virtually everyone that has ever owned a radio, purchased music and acquired a taste and/or opinion about music that either a.) enables them to feel cultivated or attenuated to a given musical milieu or b.) causes them to depreciate the taste and/or opinions of others, I have "dreamt" of being a DJ. Though there are hundreds of programs around, I sought out and reviewed some of the best DJ software available.



To give a complete range of DJ Software programs, I included a Mac OS X platform-only program, several PC-only programs and a couple of programs that can be run on both PC and Mac. After researching and testing the products, I set out to create a set of criteria to compare the programs. Focusing mainly on Design Features used for mixing, recording and some mastering, Input and Output options, Technical Support and Performance, I was able to see how these programs sized up against one another.

The top-rated TRAKTOR stood out head-and-shoulders above most programs, providing an advanced set of tools and applications, unbounded Input and Output options, impressive track-listing and cataloging and most importantly, seamless, smooth and by all means, flawless performance quality (even on my underequipped work computer).

Virtual DJ took the second-prize, remaining impressive for its sheer simplicity, ease of use and great level matching, looping and sound effect tools. Though going from TRAKTOR to Virtual DJ felt like trading in a luxury sedan for a 2-door economy, after a few hours of tests, I found that Virtual DJ was deceptively simple. There was little the software program couldn't do.

By far the most unique DJ Software Program was MixMeister Fusion. Unlike virtually all DJ Software programs that use a dual-deck visual interface, MixMeister Fusion uses an interface that maps out each track within the set, letting you establish cue points and several different modes of fading and transitioning, enabling you to focus on the most important role a DJ plays, picking great tracks and building a strong set. Though TRAKTOR and Virtual DJ had a few more features and a more familiar interface, MixMeister Fusion was my personal favorite.

Though the Top 3 stand out above the other programs, each of the remaining 7 programs I reviewed have a great deal to offer and, who knows, just may end up climbing the ranks with a few software tweaks and a lot more features.

So, check it out. The site offers in-depth reviews of all of the reviewed products, including frequent updates of screenshots, new how-to articles and the latest product additions.

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