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FutureDecks DJ Pro

By Xylio Info Free to try Editors' Rating

Editors' Review

Download.com Staff Feb 28, 2010

DJ software for portable and personal use has gotten so powerful and capable that it's becoming indistinguishable from expensive pro-level applications. Xylio's FutureDecks Pro is typical of the new breed of DJ software, with all the bells and whistles, but it offers many useful tools that other applications don't. Features like video mixing and vinyl timecode compatibility are pulled together in a single package that can do the job in clubs, live performances, outdoor venues, and even the studio. Its features are too many to list, but some highlights include full compatibility with major external controllers and MIDI interfaces, VST effects, a selectable MasterTempo "KeyLock" feature, ASIO compatibility, vinyl simulation and effects, song preview, beat-matching, and many sampling, syncing, mixing, and looping options.

FutureDecks' interface is sleek and stylishly skinned but crowded with controls. However, it's logically laid out and easy to figure out, thanks to panel-like groupings of related controls. There are duplicate controls for the two decks it can handle, which can be turntables or CD decks, as well as the video controls and a browser/playlist management window. As with most top-level DJ software, FutureDecks performs best in conjunction with a superior sound card with external outputs and turntables, CD decks with DJ-oriented features, or similar audio/video gear.

FutureDecks Pro's free trial version is limited to 20 minutes per session. It leaves folders behind in the program files when it's uninstalled. It's cross-platform capable, running in Windows versions up to Vista and Mac OS X.

Full Specifications

What's new in version 3.6.5

Version 3.6.5 includes a new interface (skin), countless fixes/improvements and support for 21 new controllers from Akiyama, Hercules, Novation, Numark, Pioneer and Reloop.

General

Release April 1, 2015
Date Added April 1, 2015
Version 3.6.5

Operating Systems

Operating Systems Windows, Windows 7, Windows 8
Additional Requirements None

Popularity

Total Downloads 68,478
Downloads Last Week 1
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Developer's Description

FutureDecks DJ pro is a professional audio-video DJ mixing software that allows you to mix like a pro DJ/VJ in no time and with great control and flexibility. With FutureDecks DJ pro you will find 7 completely different user interfaces (skins) with 2 or 4 decks, with or without video previewing. You can connect up to 8 hardware MIDI controllers at the same time to control the software without even touching your keyboard or mouse. There are over 25 zero-configure controllers supported from Akai, American Audio, Beamz, Behringer, Denon, Hercules, M-Audio, Numark, PCDJ, Reloop, Vestax. You can also use any other MIDI controller that you can visually map using the intuitive LEARN feature.
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