Alternative to VirtualDJ

If my understanding is correct, you want a better library? In that case, I wouldn’t really reccomend Traktor…It feels a bit underpowered in the library nav department…the only software I could say has a ‘better’ library section is Serato..but I’d make the case that VDJ really does have the most intuitive and user-friendly library. But then again, to each his own, and given enough time, any program could be crated to fit your needs.

IMO you should start using Itunes a lot more for building sets and playlist etc. Then use your DJing software library to navigate the playlists you have already created.

Library should be almost the last thing that you should be worrying about when it comes to your choice of DJ software.

Personally, I think VDJ is the best for the way it’s library works. I’ve used Mixx, VDJ, Serato, and Traktor, Honestly, Traktor is the biggest pain in the ass in this regard.

I’m just curious…what do you guys find is wrong with the Traktor library system?

Not that its a big deal cuz i do 95% of my work in itunes creating smart playlists and spend copious amounts of time making sure all my songs are properly tagged and have grouping/genre/feel/key all filled out properly…that finding tracks in Traktor is just super easy…espically with the search function. (Used to be a boy scout) lmao

What are your gripes, and complaints…as i dont really see the difference between serato and Traktor when it comes to library mangement…mind you like i said i just use my playlists i have created in Itunes.

Hee Won Jung, post: 33108, member: 948 wrote: I’m just curious…what do you guys find is wrong with the Traktor library system?

Not that its a big deal cuz i do 95% of my work in itunes creating smart playlists and spend copious amounts of time making sure all my songs are properly tagged and have grouping/genre/feel/key all filled out properly…that finding tracks in Traktor is just super easy…espically with the search function. (Used to be a boy scout) lmao

What are your gripes, and complaints…as i dont really see the difference between serato and Traktor when it comes to library mangement…mind you like i said i just use my playlists i have created in Itunes.

Everything you mentioned is the problem. VDJ works the best in my opinion. I put all my music into file folders and then I play out of the file folders. With Traktor I have to do more work, i.e. using itunes. Plus, the tracklist is tiny on my laptop when running 4 decks, which is my biggest complaint. So my 2 options are use the search or switch to browser mode. Both options are annoying. With VDJ I just sort based on whatever I want and I can see 20 tracks in dialogue box without scrolling, and that’s with 4 decks running. Anyway, it’s usable but not near as good as VDJ. I’m also new to Traktor and I’ve used VDJ for awhile so I’m sure I’ll get used to it. I didn’t care for Serato or Mixx for a variety of reasons so I’ve barely used them.

Okay…at least this gives me some insight.

I do things totally differently, and i like being able to change my set on the fly if need be…and with my S4 i always use browser mode to load my tracks up…so im totally used to switching modes between tracks.

I always organize my folders of music by the dates i have downloaded the music so i have like a memory lane of folders all organized by month date and year…its nice when im not doing anything i can go look through my folders and see what i loved a year ago.

As i play a lot of different genres it is impossible for me to organize my folders by such and use Itunes for it.

But hey neither here nor there what ever works for you works for you…and thats the most important part.