Virtual DJ or Traktor??

[ScareKr0w31]

Okay I know most of you will say that Traktor is better but i want everyones opinion, Im a new DJ. Why should I use Virtual Dj, and why shouldnt I use it? Why should I stay with Virtual DJ and why should I switch to Traktor? OR, why should I use Traktor? basically what are the PROS and CONS of each and whats reccomended? thank you and please dont send me a link to another forum

[ScareKr0w31]

BTW im using the Numark Mixtrack

[Jester]

try the demo's of both and go with the one that suits you best.

[ScareKr0w31]

i have used both, i think virtual dj seems really cheap and is too simple, but its hard to map to traktor

[ClownShoe]

i have used both, i think virtual dj seems really cheap and is too simple, but its hard to map to traktor

Have you checked out other peoples mappings for your Mixtrack? I don't own one but I know Traktor Bible is a good resource!

http://traktorbible.com/freaks/mappingview.aspx?id=300

That might be a good place to start.

[ScareKr0w31]

siiick ill check it out thanks

[dripstep]

I've used them both, and loved them both, but I switched to traktor and won't go back. VDJ has some cool fx, and is skin-able but Traktor has more fx, and is MUCH easier to midi map imo.
+1 on the demos though. Play with both, and see what you like. What works great for me, may be terrible for you. In the end, you are mixing tracks, and both do just that. Find the one YOU like better. I like FX.

[riotto]

I personally think virtual dj gets maybe a little too much hate, if you prefer an overlapping view for waveforms go for VDJ. Overall though Traktor is a much more powerful piece of software.

[Nicky H]

Okay I know most of you will say that Traktor is better but i want everyones opinion, Im a new DJ. Why should I use Virtual Dj, and why shouldnt I use it? Why should I stay with Virtual DJ and why should I switch to Traktor? OR, why should I use Traktor? basically what are the PROS and CONS of each and whats reccomended? thank you and please dont send me a link to another forum

PROs VDj - none
CONs - VDj = it's shit

PROs Traktor - it's good
CON's - erm, none

[ScareKr0w31]

i got the mapping that clownshoe posted, im not home so i cant try it >.< but it looks legit, also what is the beat bar thing in virtual dj called? sorry im brain dead right now, it really helps me in mixing but traktor doesnt have it, is it bad for me to use it?