When you first decide you want to be a DJ you will be told many different things that you need to do. One of the most important things you will be advised to do is find the right DJ equipment and DJ software to get you started. This is the most expensive part of becoming a DJ, so you have to get it right! In this post we will help you by looking at good DJ programs for beginners.
If you have started looking online then you will know that there are many options for you to choose from. Without a bit of guidance it can be difficult to make the right decision. So let's make it easier by looking at the best DJ programs for beginners.
Go Free With Mixxx
When you start out as a DJ the upfront cost for your software can seem a hefty investment. While there are some very good reasons to splash the cash on your DJ software, it is possible to get started without spending a penny.
Mixxx is completely free – and it still comes with all of the features that you will need to get up and running. The software is complete with effects, beatmatching and MIDI support. Plus it is open source, which means that if you are a handy programmer you can add extra features to improve it over time.
Expensive programs might be a little more user friendly for the novice, but Mixx has everything you need to start out. If you enjoy working with Mixx then you may never need to change, which means you might never need to spend another penny on DJ software again!
Start Free And Upgrade Later With Virtual DJ
The freemium software model has become increasingly popular in recent years, especially with smartphone apps. So it's no surprise that DJ software can be found under exactly the same kind of license.
Virtual DJ allows you to try out the software and see if it works for you with the free version. This is great for beginner DJs who might find that DJing isn't for them or who may find that the software isn't right for them. If it turns out that this is the case, then you don't need to worry that you have wasted your money. But more importantly, if it does work, it means that you don't need to go out and learn new software. With Virtual DJ you can upgrade whenever you want to, allowing the software to grow with you.
Be aware, however, that upgrading doesn't come cheap. Virtual DJ Pro will set you back $200-$300 when you come to upgrade. If you plan to integrate the software with a controller at some point then you will need to be prepared to pay for the upgrade.
Go With The Affordable Option: Cross DJ
Cross DJ is an option that won't cost you too much, but is a professional piece of software. There is a free version, but it is very basic and not really suitable for anything more than testing the software to see if you like it.
The standard version of Cross DJ costs $49 and offers more than enough for any beginner DJ. The upgrade to the pro version only costs an extra $89 and is required if you want to use vinyl or a CDJ. Once again, this means that the software can grow with you, but it is a lot more affordable than Virtual DJ Pro.
Conclusion
It can be a bit of a minefield for any new DJ looking for the best software online today. Over the past few years there has been an explosion of options from free up to unbelievably expensive. The options listed in this post aren't exhaustive, but they are the best affordable options to on the market for beginners. Test them out, find out which one works best for you and enjoy DJing with them!
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