You can use it purely for laptop DJing , but it has also been mapped to a huge range of hardware, so the chances are that if you own a controller, it will be compatible with Mixxx. There are also plenty of features of the kind you need for creative DJing, including a four-deck option, looping, BPM detection and key detection, allowing you to do all the stuff you would on more expensive gear.
However, you have to pay a monthly subscription for the full version or a large flat fee — which might put some hobbyists or beginners off. Fortunately, there is a free version that allows you to use the most important basic features without paying a thing. This is a solid option for novice DJs who are just learning the craft.
Cross DJ Free is a fun way for beginners to try out DJing for the first time — and also for more advanced DJs to keep developing their skills on the decks. I like the simple and intuitive interface this software offers. To anyone with even the vaguest idea about how DJing works, everything is easy to find and simple to master. This software offers the possibility of four-deck mixing, and there are all the standard features you would expect to find, including loops, scratching, effects and more.
I also like the way it incorporates hot cues, just like you have on physical DJ controllers or players. One thing this software offers that not all the competitors have is video-DJing capability. This means you can also have a go at mixing videos, something that makes this option stand out from the crowd. One of the big selling points is the super-simple layout that anyone will be able to understand, allowing you to start playing music and mixing tunes right away.
This means you can get right into the transitions, blending your tracks and building your set. As well as your basic crossfader, there are also low, mid and hi EQs, letting you attempt some slightly more advanced mixing techniques.
You can also record what you do, so you can listen back later or even put your mix online. Ok, sure, this is not one for more advanced DJs — this is aimed squarely at the kind of person who just wants to play around with a bit of music without spending any money.
This software is compatible with both Windows and Mac and includes all the features you need to learn the fundamentals of the art of DJing. Often, people start out DJing on laptops with free software, but the next step is usually to buy a controller to give you a more tactile experience — and with this software, you can take that step without the need to learn a new interface. Other features include a channel sampler and an advanced EQ panel, but on the downside, if you use the free version, you have to reload it every hour, which will limit its practicality if you want to use it for gigs.
DJ Mix Lite is an option if you are looking for something that will automatically mix your music for you. You choose the playlist and leave the software to take care of the rest. This might not be the best pick if you are looking for something that will allow you to have a go at hands-on DJing, but if you want to keep the party jumping — and you want to enjoy yourself too rather than being stuck behind the decks — this software will let you do it.
In fact you can even build your virtual drums to make a custom set for the perfect beats to suit what you're doing. You can create up to audio and MIDI tracks, which are more than enough to let you build an intricate arrangement and continually add new ideas to a song. The flexible mix window lets you add up to 15 insert effects and eight sends per channel. Magix Music Maker is an affordable way to create beats and more using a program that's one of many offered by a company that specializes in this area.
As a result you get a whole lot of functionality for your money. There are free loops included as well as a whopping 25 virtual instruments right from the outset. Everything is easy to use, making it friendly enough for a beginner but detailed enough for more experienced producers. This works with MIDI devices like keyboards and drum pads to create beats and uses an intuitive interface for controls and effects. More virtual instruments can be bought as add-ons or you can upgrade to get more features included.
Simply select a mix of templates, soundpools and instruments, and the software will then generate your song. FL Studio has been a big name in hip hop since it was released known as FruityLoops. Since then it has come on hugely and now is the professional producers choice in many cases. This is thanks to features like multiple arrangements working so well and the ease of using time signature markers. FL Studio 20 is a full DAW meaning it can be used to make beats but also works as a full production system.
You get tracks as standard making it great for quick and easy work. Separate workflows allow for an easy way to stay in control without the interface looking overwhelming. This does make it easy to use but this is still complex and is aimed at the more professional end of the music production market. Looked after by Belgian-based company Image Line, this DAW regularly receives updates — and the studio is committed to making sure you never have to pay for any of these.
Recent additions include a frequency splitter, an instrument tuner and multiple layout improvements. Ableton Live 11 has a great selection of electronic drum and synth plugins, which are the most important instruments for EDM producers. The user interface looks markedly different from the other programs we tested, but once you get the hang of it, the workflow becomes simple and efficient. The Drum Rack plugin helps you layer multiple samples in a pad grid that looks familiar to those who use classic EDM hardware instruments.
Ableton is one of the best music production programs for producers that want to take their arrangements to the stage. Once you produce a track in the software, you can use hardware control devices to launch samples, adjust tempo and record samples from other hardware instruments. This means that you can now record multiple takes of a particular refrain, listen back and compare these attempts, and then select and insert the best-sounding sections from across these recordings. Waveform Free, from Tracktion, is the company's first split from its paid software to offer a free version.
As such you get all the high quality of a paid-for DAW but in a free tool. Key detection will show you the key that each track is recorded in. This gives you the ability to create the perfect professional sounding harmonic mix. And you will get a big bank of effects to help you get creative with your sets. You can also record your mixes and even stream them live over the internet.
If you fancy a change of interface you can choose between three different skins. These can be stretched to whatever size screen you have. And you can also configure the interface to your liking. You can do this by taking away certain sections. This allows you to keep it as minimal and as easy on the eye as you like. And a playlist creation window so you can create track lists before gigs.
It supports a wide range of file formats and even has iTunes integration. This will let you drop tracks straight from your iTunes library into your mix. Perfectly beginner friendly as you can make the interface as simple as you like. Check out the Mixxx website here for more info. AtomixMP3 was first released in meaning they were at the forefront of DJ software. In it won the award for Best DJ Software at the international dance music awards winter music conference in Miami.
Virtual DJ is available for free, but this is for non commercial use only. If you want to plug in hardware like controllers, the free version will only allow this for 10 minute periods.
This is to prevent commercial DJing. If you want to use it for gigging or with controllers you will need the full version. When you buy the full version of virtual DJ there is a free upgrade policy.
This is a great selling point for the software and really shows how much the company value and respect their customers. Atomix also sell control vinyl via their website. The interface is very clean on a dark grey background and is very easy on the eye. Half of the screen is dedicated to the music library and the other half is where the magic happens.
The deck section features a simple drag and drop function to quickly load up your chosen track. The waveform at the top shows a close-up with a combination of both decks scanning right to left. This is to aid with beatmatching, and the waveforms are easily identified by the colours red or blue. And Just like Mixxx we get an auto mix function that can be edited to our own settings.
A really cool feature it the sample editor where you can drop a whole track and grab small samples. So if you wanted to use a vocal sample for example, this would be a great useful feature. You can also create voice drops using your microphone. Simply record your own vocals using the record button on the mixer, and play them back as a sample. This feature lets you stream music videos while you mix. The software also lets you link both the audio and visual mixing crossfaders. This makes them work as one so you can mix both audio and video simultaneously.
You can set up to 6 hot cues via the interface or more using your controller, mixer etc. Here you can also set loops and auto loops with the ability to set the size, length, and number of beats etc. A really cool feature of virtual DJ is the Sandbox Mode. This lets you practice the mix in your headphones before actually executing the live mix.
So you can test out what a mix might sound like before actually outputting it through your main speakers. This controller is sold as a Serato controller but works perfectly in conjunction with Virtual DJ. To find out more check out the Virtual DJ website here. Cross DJ was first released in by a french company called Mixvibes.
The Mixvibes team are well known for coding and producing Pioneers fantastic Rekordbox software. The iOS and android Apps both offer a simple interface with 2 deck and mixer view. You can use the app in portrait or landscape view but landscape is the easiest. Something really cool is the Mixvibes Soundcloud link-up. This lets you find your own tracks stored in your soundcloud account and throw them into your sets.
Once the track is loaded the waveform overview will show up above the deck. If you touch the waveform you can drag your finger along it to search through the selected track. This lets you quickly jump to a certain point of the track. You can also touch the deck to scan through the track, or to scratch. Here you can choose from a bank of effects that you can control by moving your finger around the touchpad. And below the FX button you have a sampler that will let you trigger things like horns and scratch sounds.
You can also create your own sample bank and add your own samples to it. And you can even record your own vocal hits to drop into your sets. The interface is pretty simple. You can also record your mixes by clicking the record button between the two waveforms.
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