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Power DJ
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Version
7.2
Digital deejaying has skyrocketed in popularity over
the past five years and it's no wonder why. Compared
to a full vinyl setup with all the hardware and
physical media it requires, an MP3-based mixing
station is extremely simple and cheap. There's even
free software to get you started, and one of the most
popular programs available is Power DJ.
Power DJ is often packaged with USB-based hardware
mixing consoles from the likes of Hercules and Numark,
and, in fact, if you really want to delve into the
full array of features, such devices are going to be a
necessity--and they'll require a $99 license fee to
upgrade to the Pro version of the software. That said,
you can download the app for free by itself and make
very basic mixes and playlists.
While the program isn't specifically geared at
newbies, it is intuitive enough for a musically
inclined individual to use right off the bat. Once
installed, Power DJ automatically populates a folder
tree in the bottom left corner where you can easily
access your music collection. The bottom middle serves
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