On the plus side, there are a ton of compatible units, ranging in price from cheap to “costs more than your car.” Pioneer also has its own proprietary DJ software Rekordbox, but keep in mind that this will only work with Pioneer’s own hardware. It may or may not be powerful enough to handle it, and it’s good to know that before you throw down cash for a software license. If you can, I suggest that you try the demo version first, especially if you’re trying to DJ on a laptop you already own. Many of these software packages have demo versions as well. There are a few software packages you can choose from, and I strongly suggest you do some research into the big names, including Traktor, Serato, Djay, Virtual DJ, and Cross DJ. Using software unlocks a great deal of creative possibilities.
If you DJ weddings or do other open format / request-oriented events, having millions of tracks on hand is great.ĭJ software also allows you to create loops, play hotcues, sample tracks, and more. You can carry terabytes worth of music on a single small hard drive. MP3s are the most common format, but some software packages support OGG, FLAC, and WAV. Modern DJ software has a lot of capabilities, but the best feature is the ability to play digital music files. It’s foundational to electronic music and it’s definitely your friend. For our purposes, it allows DJ controllers to communicate with software.
It was originally designed as a protocol to allow synthesizers and keyboards communicate with computers. MIDI stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface. Prices and availability of products discussed were accurate at time of publication, but are subject to change. This guide is for folks who are new to DJing and thus will focus mainly on DJ MIDI controllers, as that’s the fastest and easiest way to start spinning. A DJ-ready laptop used to cost $1000+, but now your average i5-powered 15.6” laptop is more than enough to handle DJ software. The computer revolution really hit the scene around 2008, and DJing with a laptop went from bizarre to ordinary. DJing has evolved a great deal since the days of two Technics turntables and a two channel mixer.
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