When comparing Virtual DJ vs rekordbox, the Slant community recommends Virtual DJ for most people. In the question“What is the best DJ software?” Virtual DJ is ranked 2nd while rekordbox is ranked 4th. The most important reason people chose Virtual DJ is:
The browser allows your to search through your catalog of music faster than a compute can on it's on. The software optimizes the search process and it is amazingly fast -- something necessary when you need to find that certain song REALLY QUICK before bad things happen!
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Pros
Pro Powerful Browser
The browser allows your to search through your catalog of music faster than a compute can on it's on. The software optimizes the search process and it is amazingly fast -- something necessary when you need to find that certain song REALLY QUICK before bad things happen!
Pro Broad Compatibility
I own 4 different DJ controllers and they all work seamlessly with Virtual DJ Pro 8. Additionally, the program itself works on Mac or PC.
Pro Sound Engine
In VirtualDJ 8, all the internal audio components, like pitch-stretching, limiter, equalizers, filters, etc, have been rewritten to harness all the power of modern computers and give you a crystal-clear sound.
Pro Easy to use
Pro iTunes-compatible
Allows you to arrange your music on iTunes so you can have one place to store and arrange your music collection.
Pro Export Mode
Allows you to export your tunes to a USB that can be used in any compatible Pioneer device with pre-loaded wave-forms, BPM, key and meta-data. Pioneer CDJs and Mixers are Industry / Club standard equipment.
Pro Free version and a 30-day trial for the Plus version available
Cons
Con Painstaking setup
Setting things up and configuring options as well as mapping controllers to your liking can be a daunting and painstaking task -- but that's not a con that is probably seen on every DJ software.