Image-Line Deckadance $179
Miinor niggles aside, Deckadance is a lot of fun and great value.
The MusicRadar Team, Tue 23 Oct, 12:05 pm BST
Manufacturer's description
Deckadance is a DJ mixing application that works either as a standalone program OR as a inside your favourite host. Deckadance itself can also host any VST compliant softsynth or effect.
You can control Deckadance using most (if not all) existing midi controllers & timecoded vinyl and CD systems.
In developing Deckadance, we didn't just bring in some consulting DJs to tell our software engineers what they wanted. Deckadance was written by DJs for DJs, so we are confident that it will take your DJing to the next level.
Of course, if you suck as a DJ, you will still suck using Deckadance, but you will suck better, faster, harder and more creatively than ever before!
User comments (1)
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As far as features goes I think this one takes the cake. The FX are nice and the layout is clean and simple, just what you want from DJ software. The cue/play controls are similar to a dual cd deck and the FX use a basic X-Y grid(similar to some FruityLoops plugs). The loop functions are flexible and I have yet to hear a clipping loop. The multiple mini samplers and ReLooper functions are great and really add potential for live remixing. The Beat detection isn't perfect and has some trouble identifying wide ranges of bpms. Setting up a controller with the auto-learn function was extremely easy but not all the buttons and functions have an assignable control(there are no assignable midi controls for adjusting loop length, yet). Overall, I really enjoy using Deckadance but have some reservations about using it in a club setting but every version revision makes this software more solid and easier to use which makes me feel like Traktor and Scratch Live will soon have some serious competition from the ImageLine developers.
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MusicRadar rating
Pros
Feels good. Decent effects. Unique Relooper function. Sampling facilities. Works as a VSTi and a VST host.
Cons
Only two decks. Not great for editing mixes.
The bottom line
Deckadance isn’t perfect, but it’s a stunning first attempt from Image-Line and demands to be given a trial run.
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Deckadance
- Price:
- $179
- Number of Decks:
- 2
- OS Requirements:
- Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP
- Platform:
- Microsoft Windows
- Ram Required (MB):
- 512
- Required Hard Disk Space (MB):
- 200
- Supported Audio Drivers:
- ASIO
- Supported Audio Formats:
- MP3, WAV
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