Comparison of DJ Software

Last comparison out of the three. I will be comparing Traktor, Virtual DJ and Serato.

Traktor

• User-friendly and Support -This can be bought for computer iPhone and iPad. It gives users more variety and flexibility on how they want to use this software. Everything is easy to find and to use. There is support on the website which is seperated into downloads (free updates), activation and registration, online help, contact support and my account.

• Features -The top features include Revolutionary, easy to use DJ mixing application, touch the groove using standard iOS hand gestures and ability to prepare and sync with Traktor Pro 2. More on this site http://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/traktor/.

•  Plugins -There are no plugins on the website.

• Price -Prices varies $279 - $899. This is more expensive than virtual DJ and there is more given with Virtual DJ at a cheaper price.

Virtual DJ

• User-friendly and Support - It is a program that I have personally used and it is very easy to use. Everything is clear and there is easy navigation. As a software that caters for beginner users, its is very user friendly where users are all able to use the features. There is a lot of support available on both the website and websites such as Youtube with excellent quality tutorials on how to use to software. 

• Features -This site, http://www.virtualdj.com/products/virtualdj/index.html, has a review of all the basic features of Virtual DJ. There is a very long list so I have done the research for you. The major features include: multi-deck, line-in inputs, re-wire support, genius DJ, new audio engine, database management and DJ controller support which are all still way ahead of competitors.

•  Plugins -These are available to download from the website, http://www.virtualdj.com/addons/skins.html and are categorised into skins, effects, controllers, languages, samples, grafx and tools. 

• Price -There is a free download on the website and purchasing from the site is very easy, fast and secure. This site, http://www.virtualdj.com/buy/index.html, shows both postal and electronic delivery and to purchase Vurtual DJ PRO Full will cost $329. 

Serato

• User-friendly and Support -There is so much support and downloads on the website, http://serato.com/downloads including videos. The product itself it used much and liked my many users. It is user friendly definitely.

• Features -This is another software with countless features. This site has it all http://serato.com/dj/features. Specifications are also included if you scroll down to the bottom of the page.

•  Plugins -These include and can be downloaded from the site, Pitch'n time and range series.

• Price -A free 14 day trial can be downloaded. Price of basic Serato DJ which is similar to the other software and costs $129USD.

Okay that is the information. George's, Aram's and my opinion will be up soon :)

Jess