But the biggest problems we had with the beta revolved around the browser. Keep in mind that as this is a first-look preview of a beta software, we’re neither being overly critical of some of the bugs that we experienced, nor did we attempt to find a comprehensive list of bugs. The Bottom Line: We have to reserve final judgment until the commercial version launches, but at the very least, Deckadance 2 plays a decent game of catch-up to the most popular DJ programs while adding some amazingly deep performance functionality that’s unlike anything else. Some missing controller and plug-in support in the beta. Some bugs and very glitchy playback in the current beta. The Bad: Sampler can’t route through effects. Infinitely creative Gross Beat effect built-in. Extremely flexible Smart Knobs with many presets. The Good: Efficient, customizable modular interface. Mac: OSX v10.4 (Universal Binary) or later G4 1.5 GHz or Intel Core Duo family 512Mb RAM CoreAudio drivers.
PC: Windows 7, Vista, XP (SP2) Intel PIII 1 GHz or Althon XP 1.4 GHz 512Mb RAM DirectSound or ASIO compatible soundcard. Supported Audio Formats: MP3, Ogg, M4A, WMA, FLAC, AIFF, WAV (records to WAV) Price: $179 (Club Edition) / $99 (House Edition)Īvailable: Beta available now to registered users commercial availability TBA
Pre-Reviewed: Image-Line Deckadance 2 Beta DJ software With a redesigned modular interface, 4-deck support, Smart Knobs, the slick Gross Beat rhythmic effect and other enhancements, Deckadance looks to give the giants of DJ software a run for their money for a second time.
After many incremental updates, the version 2 beta has now reared its head to registered users. It’s been more than six years since Image-Line launched Deckadance 1.0.