DJ Software

In 1935 an American radio commentator , Walter Winchell, invented the name "disc jokey"  from combining the two words: "disc" referring to the disc records and "jokey" that is the operator of a machine. He used this term to describe Martin Block, a radio announcer, the first one to become a star. That radio star used records to make people believe that he was actually broadcasting from a ballroom. Six years later, in 1947, the term appeared published in "Variety" magazine.

Now we use the short form of disc jokey, that is DJ and everybody knows what a DJ is. But now the DJ isn't just the person who plays records on radio; DJs are stars now on the radio, in clubs, in discos and so on. Now communications are much improved, so they are well known all over the world and they do a lot more than just play music. They use special software and very expensive mix devices that allows them to mix music, that is to add different sounds and rhythms to the music they play. And they do not use records of vinyl any more,  but laptops and play lists and a lot of other devices either on stage or on the radio.

So they use mainly the computer and are called computer DJs. They use computers and laptops to play digital music .wav or mp3 audio files in front of an audience, usually a crowd, as a concert.

DJ software is called like that because it is used bu the DJs. Of course other people can purchase it, too, but you must be an expert in your area of activity, that is music and entertainment in order to be able to run and use this software. I mean, it's not for amateurs. This kind of software can be used on both personal computers and laptops and it allows a plug and play use wherever you go. The world has changed and with it the DJ world has changed: now you don't have to worry that your CDs will get lost or damaged or won't be read and you will not spend a lot of time checking the sound and the power meters and all the other electronic devices that used to accompany a DJ. This software helps you prepare everything in advance, make play lists with the selected music and maxes mixing music a lot easier.

But DJ software is not only for clubs and dance floors. They provide such special features and applications for converting, improving and even restoring sound tracks to their original quality. These special features allow not only professional DJ to use the software , because there are a lot of music lovers who want to compress or restore or even clean up their audio files.

Before choosing the best DJ for you, you should try and find out the most important things about the software you are interested in, because there's lots of different kinds of DJ software, that differ quite a lot. You should know then what to look for. Here are a few criteria used to assessed the best DJ software.

- Design features - DJ mix software should provide an easy to use package, with increasing performance and complexity and more advanced tools

- Input/Output - It is important that this software had applications that allow you to restore and improve audio files imported from other sources, so it's compulsory to allow the input and output for the traditional DJ equipment; you may want to publish MP3 or CDs so make sure your software has this feature available.

- Performance - It's of utmost importance for a DJ that his software would execute orders smoothly and without delay, so that he wouldn't ruin a concert or performance.



- Help/Support - You might be a professional DJ, but still you don't know how all software and applications work , so make sure you get all the help you need, both by email, phone or online.

So, after all this advice , let's make a list of the best DJ software you can get on the market:

1. Traktor -is the ultimate experience in DJ software . It includes a lot of different interface settings, an impressive set of mastering and recording tools and the latest music tools available. Its quality speaks for itself.

2. Virtual DJ 6 - The new version brings many new and exciting features and enhances the basic values of the first versions of Virtual DJ: accessibility, versatility and cutting-edge technology.

3. Mixmeister Fusion 7.20 - is unique and allows you to play multiple tracks , mapping out fade-points. Besides, you can apply different effects and alterations to tracks currently playing.

4. MixVibes 7 - offers ten years experience in DJ products; it is beautifully designed and flexible, with great color contrast and direct integration of midi controllers



5. Ultra Mixer 2- has introduced a new sync button to help you easily synchronize the speed of two music tracks

6. OtsAV DJ Silver 1.85 - offers output channel flexibility, remote access control, instant response on all controls,winamp visualization plugin support

7. PCDJ Red 7.30

8. Cue 5

9. Versa Mix

10. MegaSeg 4.50