VirtualDJ 8 proudly proclaims itself “the most powerful and extensive hardware support on the market”. With the way both Serato and Traktor close their systems, it’s easy to see why VDJ8 succeeds in capitalising on how broad their support is. In fact, you can see the extensive list on their ‘VDJpedia”.
With the rate at which new hardware comes out these days, it’s pretty impressive that Atomix are able to keep up with making sure their software works with the latest and greatest. But they do, and here’s the most recent additions to the software’s plug’n’play family:
- Reloop Neon: Jared reviewed the Neon not that long ago and really liked it
- Reloop Beatpad: iPad compatible DJ controller
- Native Instruments Traktor Kontrol Z2: Two channel scratch-friendly mixer
- Akai AMX and AFX: designed for Serato, works with VDJ8!
- Rane Sixty-Two: professional scratch mixer
- Hercules Universal DJ: budget two-channel MIDI controller
All the mappings!
The Virtual DJ software model lives and dies by the breadth of controllers they support, so it’s no surprise they are constantly updating their list. For me, the most interesting things are whether the AMX has support for VDJ’s DVS, if anyone with a Z2 would be likely to use VDJ8, and that they support something like the Neon, which is most useful for DJ performances.
For the first question, The AMX supports DVS within Virtual DJ 8, much like it does for Serato. As for supporting the Neon and the Rane Sixty-Two, this suggests a further move by Atomix into the “pro”/club DJ market. The Sixty-Two in particular is a serious piece of scratch DJ gear, and something that has traditionally been very Serato-centric.
The DJWORX team talked through the idea of using a Z2 with Virtual DJ, considering it comes with Traktor Scratch and the point was made that a key feature VDJ8 offers is video mixing, but how many people will choose that? There’s also the chance that someone might buy a second hand Z2 without a copy of Traktor.
I’m interested in seeing how the Traktor and Serato crowds react to VDJ8 going forward. Either way, VDJ8 has got an uphill battle ahead.
Head on over to their site to download and try Virtual DJ 8
Will you be using any of these controllers with Virtual DJ 8? What hardware do you think is missing from the supported list?
it will be interesting see some improvements in timeline promised feature.
Timeline bit the dust before VDJ 8 was released. Atomix decided against it, saying they thought it was “not something a real DJ would find useful”.
Statement from Atomix CEO:
http://www.virtualdj.com/forums/187060/VirtualDJ_8_bug-report_Forum/what_happened_to_the__timeline___.html
Timeline bit the dust before VDJ 8 was released. Atomix decided against it, saying they thought it was “not something a real DJ would find useful”.
Statement from Atomix CEO:
http://www.virtualdj.com/forums/187060/VirtualDJ_8_bug-report_Forum/what_happened_to_the__timeline___.html
What a mesh…
Well maybe they have something better in development…
I did suggest they release it as an addon or plugin…
It seems some of them are implemented as sampler and editors. I should take a deep look into it.
VDJ is finally showing muscle! If they change their default skin they definitely will beat market!
I bought a Serato DJ skin and now it’s really more fun to play with! The ONLY thing really missing from VDJ is, as Mark already said: post-fader FXs…
Where You bought?
I googled a bit and fell on a Facebook page. The transaction was really sketchy, to say the least. I was sure it was a scam but in the end the guy sent me a download link and everything worked fine!
Atomix have added support for the Rane 62 [bold]and[/bold] 64!
http://www.virtualdj.com/forums/197982/Hardware_Technical_Support/Rane_Sixty-Two___Sixty-Four_Support.html
I just did plug and play with the Kontrol Z2. Worked first time, with a little pop-up box to confirm.
I’ve used the lite version of VDJ – it works well – but agreed on the skin – looks like a couple of amateurs did it. Need something professional looking.
I still don’t see any love for Deckadance – I think it is way better than VDJ and even on par with Traktor.
I liked Deckadance when I played with it, but I think Cross holds a better shot as the new option right now. I should give Deckadance another shot, though. I’d be curious to see hot it’s improved since the last time I used it.
people dont realize that there are like 200 skins for vdj. if you dont like the default one you can always change it
yes true! unfortunately is hard to find a nice one
There are plenty of skinning experts on the VDJ forum who can customise existing skins or even create new ones based on your idea.
I’ve started getting involved myself – modded a few skins and even converted a DEX skin to VDJ 8.
Anyone have any clue whether or not a 4 channel version of the amx might come out? would just love one of those
The AMX is selling like mad, so I guess it’s possible. But nobody will give you a straight answer to your question – you’ll find out if or when they announce it.
it’d just be perfect :'( a 4 channel modular serato setup without spending a fortune on a mixer
hmm im going to have to give vdj ago 1st . i own both vdj and cross
when i get my new dj gear
Native support for the Z2… Well, colour me curious.
I would try it.. But.. I remembered why I don’t like the company when I went to the website after reading the why use DJ software and why use Virtual DJ in particular sections.. Totally pissed me off again.. Sorry they don’t care if you can beatmatch in 1 minute or 1 sec.. And that manufacturers only make controllers you plug into a computer now ( Guess they missed the new Rane mixer, Pioneer turntable, vinyl sales highest since 1990 this past year, etc..) I guess they stand for a certain viewpoint.. But alienating large numbers of DJ’s right off the top and not caring seems crazy to me..
Just my 2 cent:
I am SDJ user, I have sl2. I love to scratch
I tried today VDJ in timecode with SL2. Oh well…is sound (the scratch) identical to famous dvs software…Incredible…it is a VDJ||
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