Deejaysystem vs DJUCED

Deejaysystem is a Windows series of digital audio and video mixer applications for DJs and VJs working with live or automated sessions. Audio Mk2 provides two independent audio decks for live mixing and automated playback. Video VJ2 handles movies, music videos, karaoke, and audio files, and can play two videos in a DJ-style setup. Its video controls include a crossfader with six effects, multiple screens, and up to two live cameras at once. AutoPlay can choose tracks without repeats, mix the current track with the next, and adjust fade-in and fade-out volumes. Users can control the software with a keyboard, joystick, or MIDI-compatible controller and customize mappings. The free Mk-I plan is unrestricted and fully functional, but limited to one deck and one soundcard. Paid Audio Mk2 costs €59, paid once; Video VJ2 costs €149, paid once. Applicable taxes are not included. Their evaluation copies stop after 30 minutes and must be restarted to continue.

DJUCED is DJ mixing software for macOS and Windows, with options for beginners through professional users. Its free Standard plan includes four decks, MIDI control, streaming, recording, Ableton Link and Rekordbox XML import, and is for use with a Hercules controller. PRO and PRO+ include Standard features and unlock use without a controller. PRO costs €89.99 as a one-time fee and includes updates until the next major version; PRO+ costs €5.99/mo and includes unlimited updates and Lyrics. The maker offers a 15-day PRO trial with full access and no credit card, after users create an account and choose “TRY PRO” in the desktop app. Learning resources include free DJ Academy material, from foundational skills to advanced techniques, and Integrated Help that explains interface areas on hover. The Intelligent Music Assistant helps explore transition combinations. STEMS 2.0 separates vocals, melody, bass and drums, or instrumental and vocal parts, for mashups and live remixes. Listed streaming services are Beatport, SoundCloud GO+ and TIDAL. DJUCED is published by Guillemot Corporation and created by an independent team that collaborates with Hercules.