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Virtual DJ
- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 935 votes
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- Version: 7.0.3
- Date added: March 09, 2011
- Price: Free
- Operating system: Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/2003/Vista/7/NT
- Total Downloads: 44,366,027
- Downloads last week: 239,637
- Product Ranking: #1 in DJ Software
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: Jasmine France on January 12, 2011Digital deejaying has skyrocketed in popularity over the past five years and it's no wonder why. Compared to a full vinyl setup with all the hardware and physical media it requires, an MP3-based mixing station is extremely simple and cheap. There's even free software to get you started, and one of the most popular programs available is Virtual DJ.
Virtual DJ is often packaged with USB-based hardware mixing consoles from the likes of Hercules and Numark, and, in fact, if you really want to delve into the full array of features, such devices are going to be a necessity--and they'll require a $99 license fee to upgrade to the Pro version of the software. That said, you can download the app for free by itself and make very basic mixes and playlists.
While the program isn't specifically geared at newbies, it is intuitive enough for a musically inclined individual to use right off the bat. Once installed, Virtual DJ automatically populates a folder tree in the bottom left corner where you can easily access your music collection. The bottom middle serves as a tabbed, multifunction area where you can browse tracks, sample music bites, add effects, and make recordings.
The top of the window is dominated by two digital turntables, which are distinguished by color: blue on the left and red on the right. Each one has the ability to cue, loop, adjust pitch, scratch, and shift (among other features). In the middle is the mixing console, where you can adjust the gain and master volume, as well as transition between the two tracks. Once the songs have been dragged and dropped into the console, a bar along the top displays the sound waves of each to help with visual mixing. There's also a video input option that lets you create montages to the music.
The stylish interface and high number of features score points, but learning how to use the program is a hit-or-miss proposition. To be perfectly honest, using it without mixing hardware (that is, just a mouse and keyboard) is a challenge, and not one we enjoyed, so we recommend hooking up a compatible USB controller. Also worth a look: the thorough online user guide.
Virtual DJ is free, fully featured, and well-laid-out. It's a useful option both for aspiring mixers and newbies.
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Publisher's description
From Atomix Productions:
Winner of the "Best DJ Software" at WMC 2010, and with more than a million new downloads every months, VirtualDJ is the most widely used DJ software, and the uncontested leader of non-timecode digital DJing. It has been used around the world for the past 10 years by bedroom DJs and professional superstars alike to rock millions of parties, and has been chosen by leading DJ brands such as Denon, Gemini, Numark, or Vestax, to be included with most of their digital DJ controllers. With its cutting-edge beatlock engine, your songs will always stay on the beat, and you can work your mixes incredibly faster than any other DJ. The automatic seamless loop engine and synchronized sampler will let you perform astounding remixes on the fly. The video engine lets you mix and scratch music videos or karaoke as easily as audio. With NetSearch and MusicGroups, you will stay on the edge of the musical trends. And with the versatile VDJScript language and hundreds of downloadable skins, you can tailor your software to your exact needs. Whether you are a professional experienced DJ, or a music enthusiast, VirtualDJ is all you need to get the party started.
Winner of the "Best DJ Software" at WMC 2010, and with more than a million new downloads every months, VirtualDJ is the most widely used DJ software, and the uncontested leader of non-timecode digital DJing. It has been used around the world for the past 10 years by bedroom DJs and professional superstars alike to rock millions of parties, and has been chosen by leading DJ brands such as Denon, Gemini, Numark, or Vestax, to be included with most of their digital DJ controllers. With its cutting-edge beatlock engine, your songs will always stay on the beat, and you can work your mixes incredibly faster than any other DJ. The automatic seamless loop engine and synchronized sampler will let you perform astounding remixes on the fly. The video engine lets you mix and scratch music videos or karaoke as easily as audio. With NetSearch and MusicGroups, you will stay on the edge of the musical trends. And with the versatile VDJScript language and hundreds of downloadable skins, you can tailor your software to your exact needs. Whether you are a professional experienced DJ, or a music enthusiast, VirtualDJ is all you need to get the party started.
What's new in this version: Version 7.0.3 adds new controllers to the native list.
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- 1 stars7 out of 8 people found this review helpfulVersion: Virtual DJ 7.0.3"lllllllllllllllllllllll"Pros: lllllllllllllllllll
Cons: how do you get it to download? everytime i click the link it just reloads the page
- 2 stars3 out of 3 people found this review helpfulVersion: Virtual DJ 7.0.3"Good overall player. Not for beginners."Pros: It does what it says it can do. But a simple program like Foobar2000 with its multiple playlist capability (simultaneously) can do, aside from the effects.
Cons: Too much graphics. Confusing features (for some of them). Confusing and poor logic in the playlist (actually the entire bottom of the program).
Excessively high price for the pro version.
Summary: Virtual DJ looks complex and overwhelming to the beginner.
Its learning curve is slow.
The price of the pro version is excessive.
I'll stick with the very simple, effective, and free TPlayer, although its limited on features, but it does a very good job.
- 5 stars3 out of 3 people found this review helpfulVersion: Virtual DJ 7.0.3"Pretty Cool!"Pros: Fairly easy to understand and use.
Cons: The free version is a good start but the price goes up if you want to go deeper. I just theink the price is a little too high.
Summary: I was just a little curious how hard it could be after searching for a local DJ for a school dance coming up. This was one of the top recommended programs, and I can see why. I t was fairly simple to understand and within just a few minutes I was having my own little party at my PC. The free version is a good start but the price goes up if you want to go deeper. I just think the Pro price is a little too high.
- 4 stars1 out of 1 people found this review helpfulVersion: Virtual DJ 7.0.3"Very intuitive interface, easy to use with no manual."Pros: Clean interface and easy virtual turntable options (2, 4, at a time)
Cons: too early to tell
Summary: I am considering the upgrade if the website had more detailed information
- 4 stars1 out of 1 people found this review helpfulVersion: Virtual DJ 7.0.3"I am really liking VDJ this time."Pros: Seems fairly simple to use. Sound is good.
Cons: I still have a lot of Itunes music and not all will read. Don't like the way the library is set up its kinda difficult and loses some things.I think the price is way too much too but most are.
Summary: I do like VDJ and suggest it to anyone who wants to get in to DJ'n off your computer. I have the free version and am saving to purchase the Pro version. I highly recommend it! My star might go up after I get the Pro version!
- 4 starsVersion: Virtual DJ 7.0.3"Satisfied Performance"Pros: Added formats for recording such as mp3. The old version has only wav when you record. The effects, & mixing is great.
Cons: A little bit confuse on the controls.
Summary: for the begginers. If you want free mixing software. Virtual DJ is the solution.
- 4 starsVersion: Virtual DJ 7.0.3"Great for beginners or anyone that likes to play around"Pros: Easy library access. Offers dual turn tables and basic effects and master mix controls.
Cons: Could not access win media library.
Summary: Great product for those who like to have fun at home but not meant for advanced users.
- 5 starsVersion: Virtual DJ 7.0.3"very good ....."Pros: dont no just got here
Cons: same as....
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- 5 starsVersion: Virtual DJ 7.0.3"This Is Amazing"Pros: Seems very simple to use. Sound is good.
Cons: Dowloads are giving problems.
- 5 starsVersion: Virtual DJ 7.0.3"This Is a very effective tool for the home D.J.!"Pros: Very decsent effects.Easy to use, Play with it for a while and you will be syncing your tunes like a pro. Fun to add effects and overdubbing and its starts getting addictive. Really cool software!
Cons: You will want to go pro for the added goodies after a while the base program seems not to have enough effects. Price of pro is steep but in my opinion rocks! The black skin I find hard to see.Options on some different colours on back drop would help!
Summary: Try it out for free you haven't anything to loose,you might find yourself pleasantly surprized. I downloaded this progame because, I bought a creative notebook sounblaster for my laptop. wich was overrun with thousands of mp3's. I combined this with a pair of wharfedale amplified 100 watt diamond 8.2s and started dj ing alot my friends partys. With portable pro sound for very little cash and lugging It was efortless, pounds a very big punch while taking up very little room and this programe made it all possible! I think anyone will have alot of fun with It!
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