Virtual DJ

[DJ SWISS]

Hey Guys,

I'm new to the game, and have been using VirtualDJ (I sort of inherited the software and it is all I've ever used).
I have the Hercules Steel (also inherited) and play Top40-House Music. (I also have a M-Audio Fast Track Pro).

Everyone hates on Virtual DJ, but why is it so bad?
Should I make the switch to another software?
I am a bit strapped for cash, is the switch in software really worth it?
Also, is the Hecules Steel bad, I never hear anyone talk about it....

Thanks a lot, I really appreciate any input.....

[jasonj]

I use Virtual DJ with my VCI 100 and enjoy it.

[TommyQuiet]

vdj gets a bad rep as it used to be garbarge but the new vdj7 has come leaps and bounds and looks really nice and a few people use it on this fourm i have used vdj and traktor pro and its just prefrence really.

see if u can get a copy of traktor le and try it out for yourself before you take the plunge and buy it

[Maxted]

I've always used VDJ, and i have the Hercules RMX which is basically your controller with a soundcard.

I kept trying to switch to Traktor and always went back to VDJ because it was pre-mapped to my controller and i found it easier to use.
Recently i've been getting ready for some club nights i have after xmas, since i've always played out on CD/Vinyl i'm not as confident on a controller, and i found something lacking in VDJ, control over effects in particular.

So i finally moved to Traktor, using the default mapping from Hercules i absolutely love it now.
It's difficult at first, but once you get used to the looping/fx it is fantastic, has really opened up the way i play on my controller as opposed to VDJ which i found limiting.

Getting a MPK Mini after Xmas for extra pads and knobs, since Traktor has so much more functions to control than VDJ. (Plus keys if i really need more buttons).

[deviantdigi]

Its all preference. Everyone likes their coffee different. Try out some demo versions or even better free software (http://www.mixxx.org/) See what you like and screw all that hater noise. Make sure the software fits you before purchasing, made that mistake 3 times myself.

Since you like VDJ consider upgrading to the full version if you haven't.

Also, some text can come across as hate with a little bit of truth in there. So do some research and find some truthful comments/reviews.

The Hercules Steel isn't bad, certainly has the potential to get the job done. There's always room for improvement when it comes to equipment though.

Happy Holidays,
-Digi

[DJ SWISS]

Thanks a lot guys.
I really appreciate the input.

[deviantdigi]

Thank you, because of this thread I got an idea. Whipped this little DJ software list here on DJTTF. Check it out may help you discover & decide what software fits you best without having to do all that browsing.

http://www.djtechtools.com/forum/showthread.php?t=21757

[DJ SWISS]

Thank You very much deviantdigi.
I really appreciate that extensive look at software