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Hey there, Crazy Cuts, I’m not a pro by any means, but I’ll be glad to help you out. If you’re willing to give it the time it needs, then I’m sure you will enjoy it. Can you contact me on facebook, twitter or email? that way I can get in touch with you more, or if you don’t wanna do that, then start a new post dedicated to producing.

When you now load a new track now, does VDJ take time to analyze it?

If it does, then perhaps you have not copied over your database settings.
I’m on Windows, and I’ve kept all my tracks sorted by type and genre, and kept them in one master folder. Just outside the master folder, VDJ has created a .xml file (I can’t remember the name, but it said something like “Virtual DJ Database.xml”) or something similar.

That was for Windows. I don’t know if the Mac version does the same. Try asking on the VDJ forums.

If you just want to “experiment” with software, then start with REAPER. It is a relatively simple “free” DAW which will cover all of your needs and will give you enough to make your tracks.

You can learn more about REAPER here: http://www.reaper.fm/

If you’re still set on Ableton (which is a great software, I use it too!), then I recommend you buy a MIDI controller that comes bundled with Ableton Live Lite. That will give you a taste of Ableton, and even if you don’t like it, you can still use it in your current setup. Unless you are using Serato DJ.

Here are some MIDI controllers that are good for DJing and come with Ableton Live Lite.

Novation Launchpad Mini: http://global.novationmusic.com/midi-controllers-digital-dj/launchpad-mini

M-Audio Axiom Air Mini 32: http://www.m-audio.com/products/view/axiom-air-mini-32

Novation Launchkey Mini: http://global.novationmusic.com/midi-controllers/launchkey-mini

Let me know what you think.

About halfway through, I quite liked the breakdown. Perhaps about 29:30 or so. The energy just fades and dies and comes back again (That is good, btw).

Same here, I look at other’s stuff at leave feedback. They return the favour. Why not share your mixes in the music and mixes section? Then we too can do the same.