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At first I was overjoyed to see what I thought was a Virtual DJ for the poorer people and even joined your facebook page and posted thanks praises. And then the download finished and I installed it. Went for the sound card setup to find you only allow headphones to work for 10 minutes ???

Is this right ? If it is, I am very disappointed. I cannot see the point of this home version as for example, teaching my son how to mix is now not possible, with this software.

Thanks in advance for any official response but at this stage, it doesn't look to be the FREE it seemed to be. When I was told about this, I was told things like the echos don't work.
 
Posted Tue 08 Mar 11 @ 8:27 am
The HOME version is for people to try the features of VirtualDJ. It is restricted in only 'advance' features like advanced audio setups (headphones/external mixers), advance video setups, advanced control setups (MIDI/HID Controllers), etc. The features that a full-time DJ would need to have maximum control and setup flexibility. VirtualDJ HOME is to give the user a 'taste' of what the potential could be.

If you are looking to use a version at an inexpensive cost with more flexibility in Audio Setup - then I would suggest the Broadcaster or Pro Basic versions. Broadcaster is $49 and Pro Basic is $99. Both would give you the flexibility setup of audio for use with headphones. If you desire more advance features like Hardware controller support, Timecode support, etc. then you need to purchase the Pro FULL version.

You can see the comparison chart for how each version stacks up to each other - http://www.virtualdj.com/products/comparison.html
 
I personally think Virtually DJ should be regulated by the government. I dont think it is fair for them to not let people know the cost of the expensive software until AFTER they purchase the equipment. I can see why all my friends get the cracked version of VDJ Pro for free. Crack version works the same as the purchase version.
 
alewis1210 wrote :
I dont think it is fair for them to not let people know the cost of the expensive software until AFTER they purchase the equipment.

Just a quick question:
Have you done ANY research before buying your equipment?
As far as I know the price of VDJ PRO Full is not a secret, but it's stated here: http://www.virtualdj.com/buy/index.html

Also for users that bought some hardware equipment and have a limited version of the software there's a discount and you can calculate the actual price you have to pay to buy PRO FULL here: http://www.virtualdj.com/products/oem.html

Finally keep in mind that you bought a HARDWARE controller that had for a "gift" a limited version of the software to "demo" it's capabilities (the capabilities of the controller, not the software's). Actually it doesn't matter which software you get with your hardware. It's a "gift" from the hardware company!

And as a last word: I believe that the Limited Version that comes for free with your controller (as a gift) works with all the functions of your controller and does not limit the CONTROLLER'S functionality. Am I wrong?

Thanks!
 
The HOME and LE versions work great for what they are supposed to do. The HOME version is a trial version designed to show the user some of the features of this truly outstanding program and doesn't cost a penny. The LE version comes with the hardware you purchase and is fully mapped to the controller.

When you purchase the PRO version it gives you all the features and is designed for the Professional DJ without limitations. Even cracked version users eventually purchase a legitimate copy of the software!
 
When you purchase the PRO version it gives you all the features and is designed for the Professional DJ without limitations. Even cracked version users eventually purchase a legitimate copy of the software!

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I have seen both the Cracked and the Pro version and there is no difference (trust me on that). Especially if you just want to use the skins, netsearch, etc.. All of the people I know with the cracked version have the same capabilities as my friends who purchased the VDJ Pro version. Even though most of them are professional DJs they are not really interested in the extra features of VDJ Pro but more the ability to configure VDJ. One of my friends got the cracked version just so he could go to the configs and change the Auto Que to Disable. I cant blame him for not paying an extra $149.00 just so he could change the auto cue setting in his VDJ software. He wasnt interested in the other features so like I said before I totally understand why he got the cracked version. Some people are just not into all the features that the Pro version has so they are not missing the minor differences (which there really is none) that the cracked version has or the VDJ Pro ($149.00) addition has. They are the same from looking at both of them.
 
alewis1210 wrote :
I personally think Virtually DJ should be regulated by the government. I dont think it is fair for them to not let people know the cost of the expensive software until AFTER they purchase the equipment. I can see why all my friends get the cracked version of VDJ Pro for free. Crack version works the same as the purchase version.


Please don't come into the forum and complain about this so called hidden cost of VDJ. There are no secrets as to what the software costs. If you were unaware of the price of the software than you are the only one to blame as you had not done your research prior to your hardware purchase.

There is also no reason to justify why your "friends" are using the cracked version. We know why people use the cracked version and why they don't purchase their music.
 
BTW: How much does a "typical" dj earns each night in the states ? $50 ?
That would be 3 nights job to pay for getting a full version of the software (with all the bells and whistles) and of course FULL SUPPORT for anything that might go wrong, PLUS FREE UPDATES (while other dj companies does not provide "free" updates to new versions).

In my country despite the bad economy situation a typical night would provide a dj a profit from 50 to 60 euros (which is 70 to 80$) meaning that he can earn the money to buy the full version in just 2 nights!!!
 
@ Superaceman....Maybe you should read before you post. I never said I didnt know this before I purchased my equipment. This was my original post:

"I personally think Virtually DJ should be regulated by the government. I dont think it is fair for them to not let people know the cost of the expensive software until AFTER they purchase the equipment. I can see why all my friends get the cracked version of VDJ Pro for free. Crack version works the same as the purchase version".


Please point out in my post where I said that I specifically was mislead about the price (I will wait for that). SO before you tell someone to do their research maybe you should take your own advice and do some research "BEFORE YOU POST". Had you did "YOUR RESEARCH" you would have read that I was not referring to myself. It clearly states that I was referring to other people as you can see in the original post.


On another point You do not have the authority to tell me what post I can come in and out of. I can complain all I want (if I was complaining). You did not pay for my laptop, nor did you pay for my VDJ software (LE) so please know I will type and say whatever I want in this forum. What are you going to do about it,,,,NOTHING!!!!!!!!!!!!

Next time Do your research and READ AND UNDERSTAND OTHER PEOPLES POST BEFORE YOU ASSUME AND MAKE AN ASS OUT OF YOURSELF (LMAO)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
BTW: How much does a "typical" dj earns each night in the states ? $50 ?
That would be 3 nights job to pay for getting a full version of the software (with all the bells and whistles) and of course FULL SUPPORT for anything that might go wrong, PLUS FREE UPDATES (while other dj companies does not provide "free" updates to new versions).

In my country despite the bad economy situation a typical night would provide a dj a profit from 50 to 60 euros (which is 70 to 80$) meaning that he can earn the money to buy the full version in just 2 nights!!!




@ Phantom......Yeah Phantom I see what you are saying (Respectively) but Some people dont really care about getting support (especially when they can "do research and Google it") and as far as the updates those friends that I know who have the cracked version can crack updates just as quick as they cracked the VDJ Pro software. that really dont care too much about the small things.

Most of the gigs my friends do in NY, PA, and NJ are usually about $400.00 a night (but they only get 3 nights a week). Sure my friends can buy the software with they money they earn but like I said in my previous post they just dont think it is worth it to pay for features that they dont use or dont care about.
 
With all the respect then, if you DON'T care to buy the original version or if you DON'T believe it worths it's money why are you complaining then? I don't seem that I can understand your point...

BTW: $400 per night x 3 nights a week = $1200 per week = $4800 per month!
When you use a piece of equipment (hardware or software) to earn $4800 per month don't you think it's fair enough to pay just $300 ONCE for the money this piece of equipment provides you?

Unless these friends of yours believe that it worths to pay $4K to get a pair of CDJ-2000 but it doesn't worth to pay $300 for ANY software...


Anyway, I don't believe I can follow your logic, so probably I will stop replying!

Thanks!
 
I agree with the stop replying. I have seen these types of posting go back and forth and nothing gets resove or nobody's point is made. I think we can agree to disagree (respectively).
 
alewis1210 wrote :
BTW: How much does a "typical" dj earns each night in the states ? $50 ?
That would be 3 nights job to pay for getting a full version of the software (with all the bells and whistles) and of course FULL SUPPORT for anything that might go wrong, PLUS FREE UPDATES (while other dj companies does not provide "free" updates to new versions).

In my country despite the bad economy situation a typical night would provide a dj a profit from 50 to 60 euros (which is 70 to 80$) meaning that he can earn the money to buy the full version in just 2 nights!!!




@ Phantom......Yeah Phantom I see what you are saying (Respectively) but Some people dont really care about getting support (especially when they can "do research and Google it") and as far as the updates those friends that I know who have the cracked version can crack updates just as quick as they cracked the VDJ Pro software. that really dont care too much about the small things.

Most of the gigs my friends do in NY, PA, and NJ are usually about $400.00 a night (but they only get 3 nights a week). Sure my friends can buy the software with they money they earn but like I said in my previous post they just dont think it is worth it to pay for features that they dont use or dont care about.


Not work paying for something they earn $1600 a month using
 
On another note for all of you (just to share my experience with obtaining gigs), I called and met with restaurant managers of TGI Fridays, Applebees, and small restaurant/bars in my local area. I presented to these managers the benefit of having a DJ in their restaurant on certain nights. Plus I pointed out to them that bringing in a DJ would bring in more and new people because some of the DJs have "followers" so where ever the DJ is playing the followers would go. I also present a proposal (for the small clubs in my area) that allowed me to get 70% of the cover charge at the door while the management kept 100% of the money they made at the bar. IIn addition to this I still got paid for DJing. I brought in a lot of people and got paid for DJ the gig as well as got the 70% cover charge money made form the door.


Just an idea for everyone to obtain more steady gigs.

Andre
 
I wish not to offend anyone but it seems as some have pointed out that if my son wants to learn how to use Virtual DJ (and he does, he's 11 btw and his dad (me) isn't making a penny from pushing music and hasn't tried to for a very long time when virtual dj didnt exist and plastic couldn't squeeze in the cd rom tray) he will have to illegally download a virus.

This HOME version is and should be called a DEMO.

I'm not sure why the makers have had us think otherwise. Heck I went advertising it on facebook and such thinking wow, they have done something for the poor to then find out they have indeed lied. I advertised it to over 4,000 people because I dare say some may know some who are using a virus_virtual_dj and I wanted to let them know they can get the home version. THEN I found out its not a home version. It's a demo........ and that was the last thing I expected to find out.

Someone needs to tell me how my son can learn to use Virtual Dj when there are no funds to buy it.

FREE means FREE. Demo means Demo.
 
@Andre - I wasn't aware Applebees and TGI Fridays charged a cover.

@DubFM - This is not a cheap venture to get into. Many DJs have spent a pile of money on their set-ups and use their investment to make a living. I'm sorry that you don't have the funds to buy VDJ for your son to learn about DJing but I do believe the software is a lot cheaper than enrolling him in organized sports.
 
@Andre - I wasn't aware Applebees and TGI Fridays charged a cover.

@DubFM - This is not a cheap venture to get into. Many DJs have spent a pile of money on their set-ups and use their investment to make a living. I'm sorry that you don't have the funds to buy VDJ for your son to learn about DJing but I do believe the software is a lot cheaper than enrolling him in organized sports.


@ Superaceman...they dont but depending on the owner if they are a frachise, some owners do it. It is rare but yeah they do. I am in New Jersey. Many of the cover charge gigs are more bar restaurants than chain restaurants.


@ DubFM....My ciomments previously was a representation of my friends so my personal feeling is you really have to look at it as an investment for real. If your son wants to learn just get him a starter mixer such as the $79.00 Ion DJ. That is a great wayy for him to start. Later on he can get so far into it that he may keep getting good at it and you can get him the more expensive equipment which will lead to big money paying gigs. One thing I can tell you is that when you enjoy as much as I do one does not consider it a job anymore. It is a passion. Good Luck with the lesson with your son

Here is the link to the Ion DJ that is 79.00

http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=ion+dj&hl=en&rlz=1G1GGLQ_ENUS361&prmd=ivns&resnum=4&biw=1366&bih=575&bav=on.2,or.&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=14489577437816702569&sa=X&ei=MQp4TeCTIYOdlgeAvfj1Bw&ved=0CGUQ8gIwAA#
 
 
alewis1210 wrote :
I agree with the stop replying. I have seen these types of posting go back and forth and nothing gets resove or nobody's point is made. I think we can agree to disagree (respectively).


Vdj has been around for about 10 years and people ask the same questions over and over, nobody bothers to " Google" it or try to go to old posts.
As far as cracked version versus legitimate copy- How about investing because Vdj beats the competition by a landslide and it's a right thing to do.
I believe you are supposed to be a good example to your kid, not tell him that it's alright to break the law, if you don't need some parts of the software...

I'm sure that everyone here would agree, that if you wan't your son to become a Dj, virtual Dj is a way to go! He will learn it pretty quick, won't get tired of it, add grooveshark @ $10 a month (beats illegal downloading for many reasons) so he can have access to new music and he will remember that forever and you keep him of the street . Soon he's gonna be Dj at his school dance...(lol)
Imagine how it would be if your dad gave you a dj setup when you were 11 years old? Where would you be now?

On a side note my boy is 5 yrs. old and he likes it more than i taut he would, so don't hesitate.
Best regards.
 
@ Corto

"Vdj has been around for about 10 years and people ask the same questions over and over, nobody bothers to " Google" it or try to go to old posts".



In reference to googling info Corto, It doesnt matter if the info is there on Google or not. People (as well as me) are still going to ask questions in the VDJ forum. Me personally I dont mind answering people's questions even if the questions are basic and obtainable from Google. I just have it in my heart and personality to help others. It is just who I am. At one point it was me who needed help and someone helped me.

What I dont understand is if it bothers you such much that people ask question that they can find on their own why dont you just ignore the post/questions in all and skip to the next post. If you dont like them asking simple questions them just dont answer them and move on. Why is the so hard for you to do? Why do you let it get to you? Just move on. It does matter how upset you get and how much anger and complaints you bring to the forum about this topic there will always be someone (such as myself and other helpful people) in the forum who will always answer the questions that people will have whether they themselves can find it on Google or not.

Respectfully, my advice to you is the next time you see a question that you think can be found on Google, just dont respond. Skip that post and move on to the next one. People dont care if they can find it on Google because it is just easier to post the question in the VDJ forum and have it answered within an hour or two. Call it them being lazy, call it them being dumb but one thing you can really call it is "REALITY" You will never stop or intimidate anyone from asking questions in the VDJ forum no matter how many times you rant and rave or bitch about it. Questions will NEVER end in this forum so you are just going to have to find a way to get over it. And I gottta tell ya man it is going to be very hard to try and get people to stop answering question in a ummmmmm......................................FORUM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Hell that is what many of these forums are for (LMAO)!!!!! The only other thing that I could think of that will help you not see questions posted on here that people themselves can Google is for you to just not log in to VDJ at all. (just a suggestion).
 
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