It includes sounds, a drum machine, synthesizer and more. With a microphone, you can import your recorded sounds too, like vocals or live instruments, to mix with your digital creations too. MAGIX Music Maker also features midi support.

The interface in MAGIX Music Maker is a little scary to start with, and novices will probably have some trouble getting into it. There are help files, and online video too, but currently they're not developed enough. Nevertheless, MAGIX Music Maker is fun to play around with.

You can quite easily get a drum beat going, and add some strange noises to it. Altering sounds is easy, as there are a variety of effects you can add. The more you explore, the more possibilities open up in MAGIX Music Maker. The problem with all of this is lack of explanation. It's a shame the demo doesn't come with preloaded examples and proper tutorials, as you are left to just mess around by yourself.

If you're looking for an in depth music maker, MAGIX Music Maker could be the answer, as it does almost everything the bedroom producer might want. Novices might find it frustrating though.

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Perhaps the main asset of DSS DJ though, is its beat-matching function, which syncs tracks with the click of a button. The auto-DJ option is also very effective, and ideal for taking breathers from a hectic session at the digital decks.

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Have you thought about DJ-ing but weren't sure where to start? Zulu DJ software is a functional, and simple music app that will get you started with minimal fuss.

Zulu DJ features two decks and a panel for your playlist. Users can drag and drop MP3s onto the interface and they'll be added to the playlist. Once they're in the playlist, you can drag tracks into Zulu DJ's decks. Tracks are analyzed as you load them, so when you play them you'll be told the beats per minute (bpm).

Controls on the Zulu DJ interface are pretty basic and self explanatory, meaning users shouldn't have a problem getting started. There are a couple of obvious features missing though, and the main one is that it's not possible to drag the wave display manually in order to find the exact spot you want to start a track. It's possible to select start points, but it's not very easy or accurate.

While it's too basic for professional DJs, Zulu's great for amateurs who just want to mess around. The Sync button will match your track's bpm, making smooth transitions really easy. You can also set up your own hot keys for most of the features of Zulu DJ Software. The virtual play buttons are a bit less responsive though.

Zulu DJ boasts simplicity and is a good starting point for any budding DJs out there.

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The interface in Deejaysystem Video VJ-II is similar to other mixing tools, with a bunch of buttons, knobs and sliders that may put off users at first sight. Also, the program doesn’t include any documentation to get you started.

But those of you familiar with mixing software will be delighted with all the features available in Deejaysystem Video VJ-II. It includes the ability to mix two audio and two video sources at the same time, precise playback controls, support to record the mixed output, several video effects available, cross-fading effects and more.

Deejaysystem Video VJ-II supports TV output, which makes it the perfect tool for professional performances in pubs, clubs and even your personal parties.

With the required DJ-ing knowledge, Deejaysystem Video VJ-II can be a great tool to create audio and video mixes.

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As well as controlling CD turntables, you can also play your music files from your HDD. It features everything a DJ would expect - cross-fader, pitch changer, some effects, equalizers and much more. You can have up to four turntables, either physical or virtual, to mix with.

The interface works in modules which can be dragged around, although this is quite clunky, and would have been better if everything automatically resized. There is no reset button either, so the layout can look quite ugly. The clunky interface fits with the program as a whole - it's complex and has many features, but it's not user friendly or accessible. Importing libraries is awkward, and MixVibes doesn't always import all meta data with tracks, which can make finding tracks in your digital collection a chore.

Despite all this, MixVibes does work very well as a DJ mixing tool. Anyone who's at all familiar with physical decks will soon feel at home using this. It's a shame that an application with so much functionality is let down by poor interface design.

It's not pretty, but MixVibes Producer is rich in features and has a great deal of depth for professional users.

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MixVibes Cross DJ is one of those tools, but it seems much easier to use than other similar DJ software I've stumbled upon during my life as software reviewer. A brighter, cleaner interface surely helps, though having some documentation would have been great for novice DJs like me.

With MixVibes Cross DJ you can mix audio files at home and produce custom music creations without needing expensive equipment: your computer will be enough. The program delivers great audio quality and features handy tools with which you can manage multiple playlists, set manual and automatic loops, sort files by multiple filters, and edit files's tags, among other possibilities.

MixVibes Cross DJ works with all popular audio formats (M4A, AIFF, WAV, MP3, FLAC and Ogg) and is also fully compatible with iTunes, meaning you can display the contents of your library right on the program's interface.

Like I said before, MixVibes Cross DJ definitely looks simpler and easier than other DJ apps, but it still lacks some hints that can help newbies get started. In any case, you may as well learn how to use it by testing all the program's buttons and knobs – it's more fun than just reading a help file!

If you've always wanted to be a DJ but didn't have the necessary equipment or tools, MixVibes Cross DJ is a good place to start.

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MixVibes enables you to create your own personal music mixes on the computer. It works with the most popular file formats and includes all the tools you may need to play with your favorite music: support for loops and cues, automatic BMP detection and synchronization, sound effects in real time and more – except for music, that is.

MixVibes features a highly configurable interface that you can suit to your needs by adding or removing modules. Unfortunately this doesn't mean the program is easy to use. All those sliders, knobs and buttons may be a piece of cake for mixing experts, but novice DJs may find it quite confusing.

MixVibes is a complete music mixing tool for all DJing lovers.

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The program features a double-deck interface with support for two audio sources and customizable playlists.

You've got tools to set speed and pitch, a BPM counter and also very precise playback controls to apply seamless fading effects.