What's the Best DJ Software?

MixMeister Fusion

MixMeister Fusion fuses the production functionality of it’s MixMeister Studio software with live DJ’ing capability. He’s some more information on MixMeister Fusion courtesy of the MixMeister Site:

MixMeister Fusion set the standard for combining live DJ performance with the pinpoint precision of the best music production software. Version 7.2 includes breakthrough new features like an enhanced timeline, improved time-stretching and support for Mac OS X.

MixMeister Fusion doesn’t limit you to simply combining a few loops and grooves together; Fusion is designed to mix complete DJ sets from full-length songs. You get the functionality of a loop editor or digital audio workstation, but you can blend songs together to create stunning DJ performances.

MixMeister Fusion frees you from monotonous tasks like beat matching, setting cue points, and counting beats in your head. It gives you the power to unleash your creativity and shape your music in a million ways, with live looping and remixing, VST effects, harmonic mixing and more.

You can manipulate tempo, volume, and EQ in real time, on-the-fly. It even records all your actions (not just the resulting audio), so you can go back, listen to your mix, and make precise adjustments with studio-style editing capabilities.

Fusion’s live performance capabilities can be expanded via connectivity with MIDI hardware controllers. Export your completed mix as an MP3 or burned to a CD using the integrated burning tools. Whether you use it for live gigs or mix CD production, Fusion lets you achieve true performance perfection.

Highlights :: New with version 7.2

Native Mac OSX version is universal binary for PowerPC or Intel processors
Improved time stretching accurately matches beats with fast or slow tempos
Enhanced timeline display provides clear division of measures
Effect automation via MIDI controllers – External hardware can now manipulate effect parameters
Support for stored EQ settings in transition templates for advanced users
Fade and Cue Next feature fades and pauses your mix then starts at the next track – prefect for voice over announcements
New master volume control for preview output – headphone and main out can be controlled independently

Other Fusion Highlights

Play a live set while you preview any moment in your upstream mix
Manipulate your mix in real time with a wide range of MIDI hardware controllers
See your music take shape with an advanced timeline view
VST audio effects (included) to process part of a track or your entire mix
Mix up to 8 songs simultaneously with perfect sync
Play with on–the–fly looping and remixing functions
Change the tempo of a song without changing key
Burn a flawless copy of your set to CD

Powerful Mix Creation

Drag and drop music files to assemble your set
View song beats, measures and phrases on screen for easy song editing
Choose from 12 transition templates, or set up transitions by hand
See an easy-to-use visual display of your beat mix
Make fast adjustments using ‘snap to beat’ control
Use automatic beat matching, or apply manual beat adjustments
Overlay samples such as sound effects and beat loops
Work on multiple mixes at once, and cut & paste between them
Use intelligent looping buttons to loop 1, 2, 4, or 8 measures automatically
Insert sound effects or remix-style audio clips with a single click on the Overlay Bar
Play any section or track in reverse with one click.
Edit quickly using an external jog / shuttle controller.

Dazzling Live Performances

Preview any part of your mix in headphones while you perform
Play music in super-stable perform mode
Access special features on a live performance toolbar
Connect to MIDI control hardware to adjust volume, EQ and looping
Step out of the booth by using a wireless remote
Manually beat mix with external audio sources
Send timing signals to a lighting controller, a drum machine, or other software

World-Class Mix Quality

Adjust tempo without changing pitch.
Automatically detect the key of each song.
Adjust the key of a song without changing tempo.
Tweak the treble and bass as you mix.
Apply VST effects to any part of the mix.
Sync effects to tempo to maintain rhythm, and chain multiple effects together.
Play 32-bit audio files for ultra-high fidelity.
Employ precise control over long beat mix transitions.
Monitor output volume in real time using onscreen VU meters.