Software

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On
this page I've put a small list of software a virtual DJ would
be well advised to download, as well as software I like, because
it makes life a bit easier. Windows is the operating system for
MP3s and mobile DJs, basically because lots more software is available
for making MP3s playing them and manipulating them. For copying
MP3s on to machine from CDs you need a "CD ripper",
you can buy some very good ones, which are fast and efficient
in their MP3 compression. I use a freeware programme called CDex,
but there are better ones like Audiocatalyst and Xing MP3 Encoder
which are faster. You can also download MP3s from many sites like
http://www.mp3.com.
Check out the Hadbai Limited records site at http://www.hadbai.co.uk.
If you're a band, with good original songs also check it out!
Now
you want to play your MP3s and mix them. As you might have guessed
I think Virtual Turntables is very good for this. You can get
this from http://www.carrotinnovations.com.
But rememeber to check out other programmes to see which you prefer
(and which is the most stable). I have also written a programme
called QuickMP3 which is useful for indexing
your MP3s.
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List
of Software
Hadbai
Limited Databases This is not really related to MP3 software!
Hadbai make databases.
Virtual
Turntables The Virtual DJ Programme Use VTT as your virtual
turntables, beatmatch, crossfade and do nearly everything a DJ does.
But you need to practise to use it. Now supports Winamp plug-ins.
Winamp
MP3 Player The number one MP3 player. Has more plug-ins then
you can think of, like Chronotron.
Scratch
Scratch Sound Emulator This programme emulates the scratch
sound, which DJs make by scratching vinyl. Works with mono WAV files.
Results can be recorded.
TapTempo
BPM Finder Helps you work out BPM of a song. Hit space each
time you hear a beat and TapTempo works out the BPM.
Chronotron
Winamp Plug-in Speeds up song or slows it down. New version
coming soon.
BPM
Resolver Automatic BPM Automatically determines the BPM
of a song. Works best with music, generated by the computer (like dance
and techno), where it is 100% accurate.
Technics
DJ Equipment Maker Technics are the makers of the legendary
1200SL turntables. This is what the best use.
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