Image Line Software, the developer of FL Studio
(formerly FruityLoops), released the newest version of its DJ mixing
application Deckadance with many improved functionalities for the best
DJ performance.
Deckadance<http://deckadance.image-line.com/>
1.5 is available for MAC and PC and gains a new audio engine with an
amazing high quality of the sound. Version 1.5 now supports batch
beat-analysis of the songs (reducing load times/CPU load during a
performance) and time-stretching/compression technology. DJs can enjoy
new playlist design with variable font sizes, view modes and the
ability to import iTunes playlists.
To aid setup, the input and outputs of the program now appear as
stereo channels making installation and routing of audio inputs/outputs
more intuitive. Finally, users can choose between "Auto" or "Manual"
beatgrid analysis modes, on a song-by-song basis, according to their
preferences and the complexity of the source audio.
Deckadance 1.5 also provides:
* Native support for the last generation of midi controllers (Vestax
VCI-300, DJ-Tech Kontrol One, Stanton SCS-3D, Hercules DJ Control
Steel, EKS Otus, Omnitronic MMC-1, DJ-Tech DJM-202)
* Improved seek waveform that shows the start and cue points
* OpenGl render engine for Windows
* Unicode support for playlist/browser items
* Beatgrid move via mouse over the waveform
* Improved DVS engine when elastique time-stretching is disabled, etc.
* Option to switch between the old and new sound engine by the improved interface of the setup panel.
* Fully compatible with Open Labs DBeat portable DJ instruments
“Deckadance 1.5 is a powerful combination from all features that users
already know, along with many improved options. I believe this new
version will cover the requirements of even the most demanding DJs all
over the world and will help them to show their best” commented DJ
L.S.D (Luis Serrano), Chief developer Deckadance and leader of
Image-Line DJ technology development team.
Editions: Deckadance 1.5 is available in two retail editions:
Deckadance Club Edition (with full functionality) and Deckadance House
Edition that excludes the timecoded vinyl/CD transport control
functions. For hardware manufacturers that would like to bundle
Deckadance with their DJ products there is a custom LE Edition (contact
Image-Line for more details).
Price and availability: Version 1.5 of Deckadance could be purchased online<http://support.image-line.com/jshop/>
with a special 20% discount applied till 20th of June, 2009. After this
promotional period the product will be offered on a regular prices of
179 USD (Club Edition) and 99 USD (House Edition).
A demo version of Deckadance 1.5 is also available for free download at Image Line's Download Section<http://www.image-line.com/downloads/downloads.html>