VirtualDJ vs WeDJ

VirtualDJ is DJ software for mixing and performing, for users ranging from beginners to professional DJs. Its live-stems feature separates vocals, instruments, kicks, and hi-hats in real time for mashups, remixes, and transitions. The software mixes audio and video, supports karaoke playback, and includes video effects, transitions, and on-screen graphics. It advertises plug-and-play support for more than 300 controllers and supports DVS equipment. Broadcasting options include Shoutcast and Icecast radio, PC-to-PC broadcasts, podcast streaming, and video broadcasts to social platforms. VirtualDJ also describes streaming support for SoundCloud and Deezer, plus Ableton Link and ReWire integrations. Subscription catalogs cover DJ audio, karaoke, and music videos; cached songs can be played offline while a subscription is active. Dedicated iOS and Android remote apps connect over a local network. The free license is for nonprofessional use without professional equipment. HOME costs $4 per month; VDJ PRO costs $19 per month, and Business costs $99 per month.

WeDJ is a mobile DJ app for mixing tracks from an Android device’s music library, with versions for Android and iOS. Its two-deck interface provides waveforms, jog wheels, play and cue buttons, tempo sliders, and a crossfader. Users can choose jog wheels with overview waveforms or enlarge the waveform horizontally or vertically. Performance tools include Hot Cues, loops, a sampler, Pad FX, and Combo FX. An X/Y pad blends two effects, while tablet mode can show two features on each deck at once. Automix starts the next track before the current one ends, and performance highlights can be recorded for later playback. The app includes 32 Loopmasters samples. The product page names DDJ-200 and DDJ-WeGO4 controllers; DDJ-200 support includes Bluetooth Low Energy and a dedicated interface. The listed free version costs nothing and allows five songs per session. The maker describes animated controls as a way to learn basic DJ techniques before moving to hardware.