![]() ![]() DJs can stream music using SoundCloud Go+, Deezer, and iDJPool (as long as they have a premium subscription and their computer is connected to the internet). When it comes to streaming, Virtual DJ has a head start over Rekordbox. Once ready to do it live, exiting Sandbox mode returns all controls to where they previously were. The audience continues to hear the currently playing track while the DJ practices their mix. When activated, the program enters a kind of test mode, where only the DJ can hear the changes in faders, the EQ and filters, the position in the track, and scratching. Virtual DJ has a feature called Sandbox that allows the DJ to practice a mix before actually playing it for their audience. For DJs who like to mix harmonically, both Rekordbox and Virtual DJ can highlight tracks that are musically compatible with the currently playing track. If you’re connected to the Internet, Virtual DJ can suggest a track to play next, using its algorithm based on what other DJs play. Rekordbox takes track metadata to the next level with related tracks, advanced filtering, customisable tagging, and intelligent playlists. Virtual DJ will also show Serato and Traktor playlists, a handy feature for users migrating from another platform. ![]() In terms of music management, both let you import tracks into the software’s database for searching and organising with playlists. Featuresīoth Rekordbox and Virtual DJ pack a ton of features and abilities for every type of DJ, from the casual enthusiast to the professional performer. ![]() However, once you know where the controls are that you need, navigating around the interface becomes easier. Virtual DJ has a lot of elements on the screen, which can look busy and cluttered at times. Both interfaces are clean and well organised, but I find myself preferring Rekordbox with its darker, flatter look that makes looking at it during a long set easier on the eyes. The layouts of Rekordbox and Virtual DJ follow the “traditional” digital DJ software orientation, with virtual decks and playback controls in the top section and the music library in the bottom. However, Pioneer has been steadily adding new features and improvements, and is quickly closing the gap between itself and veterans like Virtual DJ. Keep in mind that Virtual DJ has been in the performance DJ software game considerably longer than Rekordbox, which only added performance capabilities in 2015. In this head-to-head comparison, we took a look at Pioneer DJ’s Rekordbox DJ and Atomix Productions’ Virtual DJ 2018 to see what features each of these programs offer. Choosing which DJ software to use can be tricky, and there are many factors to consider. ![]()
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