

So you can still control the song as you would with a regular vinyl record.Īnd for that a proper software is a must, which is why I decided to split this article into 2 categories: The best illustration of this hardware/software “marriage” are DVS ( Digital Vinyl System) which basically allow you to “map” any digital song onto your digital (physical) vinyl… Which is why a lot of software companies also have their own hardware line, fully compatible with their software. On the other hand this technology allows almost anyone to become a one-time DJ. Of course many purists are actually against this automation because they say it takes away the purpose of the DJ.

on a build-up or once the beat is fully on. Which is extremely helpful for mixing, applying effects to the desired part of a given track e.g. Control – for DVS DJing for example, you have a lot more control with an adapted sofware.Īll these features essentially have the same goal: save you time, by creating logical playlists of songs that share the same tempo and key so that your mix sounds better.Īrguably one of the most helpful innovation of the last 10 years, the colored waveforms helps you quickly view different frequencies….Track information – kind of related to automation, the software analyzes important track information such as tempo (BPM) and key.You save time and the results are always perfect.

