{"id":1584,"date":"2024-02-04T12:55:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-04T12:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/?p=1584"},"modified":"2024-08-19T21:27:58","modified_gmt":"2024-08-19T19:27:58","slug":"engine-dj-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/articles\/engine-dj-review","title":{"rendered":"Engine DJ Review &#8211; a breath of fresh air, but needs work"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69fcfca533842&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69fcfca533842\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"507\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/engine-dj-review-top-image-960x507.webp\" alt=\"Engine DJ top image\" class=\"wp-image-3059\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/engine-dj-review-top-image-960x507.webp 960w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/engine-dj-review-top-image-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/engine-dj-review-top-image-150x79.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/engine-dj-review-top-image-768x406.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/engine-dj-review-top-image.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"simpletoc-title\">Table of Contents<\/h2>\n<style>html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }<\/style><ul class=\"simpletoc-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#what-is-engine-dj\">What is Engine DJ<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#user-interface-amp-usability\">User interface &amp; usability<\/a>\n\n\n<ul><li>\n<a href=\"#slow-but-responsive\">Slow but responsive<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#editing-beat-grid\">Editing beat grid<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#options-screen\">Options screen<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li><a href=\"#compatibility\">Compatibility<\/a>\n\n\n<ul><li>\n<a href=\"#hardware-compatibility\">Hardware compatibility<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#software-compatibility\">Software compatibility<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li><a href=\"#streaming\">Streaming<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#pricing-is-engine-dj-free\">Pricing: is Engine DJ free?<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#information\">Information<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#performance-tests\">Performance tests<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a>\n<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-is-engine-dj\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Engine DJ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Engine DJ Desktop is library management software for DJs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the software you can play songs, make playlist, test song compatibility.<br>But you can also prepare your USB drives to use on compatible DJ players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although it has a lot of DJ like functionality (like making loops, cue points, tempo sync and a crossfader), it is not really meant to be DJ performance software.<br>Which is a missed opportunity in my book, because the software is a very solid and responsive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;m missing that last 20% to be proper DJ performance software.<br>I miss basic features like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/dj-terminology-glossary#eq-mixing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EQ mixing<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-admin\/post.php?post=2505&amp;action=edit#slipflux-mode\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">slip mode<\/a>, FX, track matches and proper DJ controller support.<br>More advanced features like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/dj-terminology-glossary#dvs-digital-vinyl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DVS <\/a>and video aren&#8217;t supported either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To make matters confusing there is Engine DJ Desktop (=PC\/Mac software) and there is Engine DJ OS (= software for dj players).<br>Engine DJ OS is only present on Denon and Numark Hardware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are 2 completely different software packages!<br><strong>On Engine DJ&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/enginedj.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">website <\/a>they don&#8217;t make a clear distinction between the two<\/strong>!<br>In this review I&#8217;m looking at Engine DJ Desktop, the PC version of the software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"user-interface-amp-usability\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">User interface &amp; usability<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69fcfca53500f&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69fcfca53500f\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"507\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/engine-dj-review-making-loops-960x507.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3081\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/engine-dj-review-making-loops-960x507.webp 960w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/engine-dj-review-making-loops-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/engine-dj-review-making-loops-150x79.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/engine-dj-review-making-loops-768x406.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/engine-dj-review-making-loops.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The user interface is where Engine DJ shines!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The user interface looks modern and is clean and uncluttered.<br>This is such a breath of fresh air compared to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/articles\/rekordbox-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rekordbox <\/a>or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/articles\/serato-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Serato<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The buttons are big, and are placed on logical places.<br>I like the big cue buttons that a placed in a logical order under the waveform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;m not a big fan of the auto-hide scroll bar.<br>Yes, scrollbars are ugly, but an essential part of the user interface.<br>But very annoying when absent, even though you can use your mouses&#8217; scroll-wheel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"slow-but-responsive\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Slow but responsive<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It sounds like a contradiction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some parts of the software are blazingly fast and responsive.<br>For example: displaying 700 tracks in a playlist, and analyzing tracks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But other parts are very very slow.<br>1. The options screen for example (I&#8217;ll talk about that later).<br>2. But also creating a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/dj-terminology-glossary#smart-playlists\">smart list<\/a> takes seconds (!!) to respond.<br>3. Selecting criteria for the smart list takes seconds (!!) to respond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I also had the software crash on me when setting a criterium for a smart list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"editing-beat-grid\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Editing beat grid<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69fcfca53571f&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69fcfca53571f\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"208\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/engine-dj-review-edit-beatgrid-960x208.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3082\" 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\/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>However, editing the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/dj-terminology-glossary#beatgrid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">beatgrid <\/a>is a bit clunky and weird.<br>Changing the first beat of a bar, changes the tempo of the track.<br>You can&#8217;t change it back, unless you have played some of the music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also shifting the beatgrid one bar, it doesn&#8217;t work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Luckily there is a metronome to help out with fixing the grid (which <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/articles\/serato-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Serato <\/a>misses).<br>I haven&#8217;t found tracks the were not correctly analyzed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 1.6rem\">Free DJ tips in your inbox?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a bonus gift I will send you a <strong>FREE <\/strong>E-book on how to kick-off your DJ career!<\/p>\n\n\n<!-- MailerLite Universal -->\n<script>\n(function(m,a,i,l,e,r){ m['MailerLiteObject']=e;function f(){\nvar c={ a:arguments,q:[]};var r=this.push(c);return \"number\"!=typeof r?r:f.bind(c.q);}\nf.q=f.q||[];m[e]=m[e]||f.bind(f.q);m[e].q=m[e].q||f.q;r=a.createElement(i);\nvar 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5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nevertheless, the options screen is also nice and clean.<br>Also  here: it isn&#8217;t overcrowded with useless features like in many DJ software (I&#8217;m thinking of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/articles\/traktor-review\">Traktor <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/articles\/rekordbox-review\">Rekordbox<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"compatibility\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Compatibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"hardware-compatibility\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hardware compatibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For software that has this big of a potential, I am a bit disappointed in the hardware support.<br>There are only a handful of players and standalone controllers supported from Denon and Numark, according to their <a href=\"https:\/\/enginedj.com\/hardware\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But Engine DJ supports Soundswitch.<br>(Soundswitch allows you to control <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/dj-terminology-glossary#dmx-protocol\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DMX <\/a>lights).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"software-compatibility\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Software compatibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The funny thing is, while the hardware compatibility lacks, the software compatibility is quite extensive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a complete integration with Dropbox.<br>But you can also load libraries of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/articles\/rekordbox-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rekordbox<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/articles\/serato-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Serato<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/articles\/traktor-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Traktor <\/a>and the long-forgotten iTunes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"streaming\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Streaming<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is where it gets confusing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Engine DJ&#8217;s website <a href=\"https:\/\/enginedj.com\/streaming\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">boasts <\/a>about streaming support.<br>This is support for Engine OS (so the hardware), not the Engine DJ software for your computer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The DJ players and standalone controllers themselves support, Amazon Music, Beatport, Beatsource and Tidal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"pricing-is-engine-dj-free\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pricing: is Engine DJ free?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Engine DJ Desktop is 100% free, but the &#8220;free&#8221; version isn&#8217;t really usable like I explained earlier in this review.<br>Engine DJ Desktop is not DJ performance software, it is library management and preparation software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To make use of the free Engine DJ Desktop you need to have compatible hardware with Engine DJ OS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 1.6rem\">Free DJ tips in your inbox?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a bonus gift I will send you a <strong>FREE <\/strong>E-book on how to kick-off your DJ career!<\/p>\n\n\n<!-- MailerLite Universal -->\n<script>\n(function(m,a,i,l,e,r){ m['MailerLiteObject']=e;function f(){\nvar c={ a:arguments,q:[]};var r=this.push(c);return \"number\"!=typeof r?r:f.bind(c.q);}\nf.q=f.q||[];m[e]=m[e]||f.bind(f.q);m[e].q=m[e].q||f.q;r=a.createElement(i);\nvar _=a.getElementsByTagName(i)[0];r.async=1;r.src=l+'?v'+(~~(new Date().getTime()\/1000000));\n_.parentNode.insertBefore(r,_);})(window, document, 'script', 'https:\/\/static.mailerlite.com\/js\/universal.js', 'ml');\n\nvar ml_account = ml('accounts', '1691580', 't0j5q7h5d7', 'load');\n<\/script>\n<!-- End MailerLite Universal -->\n\n<div class=\"ml-form-embed\"\n  data-account=\"1691580:t0j5q7h5d7\"\n  data-form=\"6052713:y7m2e8\">\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"information\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>Price<\/strong>: free-ish<br><strong>Manufacturer<\/strong>: Denon<br><strong>Website<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/enginedj.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/enginedj.com<\/a><br><strong>Download<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/enginedj.com\/downloads\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/enginedj.com\/downloads<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"performance-tests\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Performance tests<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I tested how Engine DJ performs on my computer.<br>These tests were done on a freshly rebooted Intel Core i9-X 10 gen processor with 64GB RAM memory, NVidia RTX 3080 and a PCIe Gen 3 NVME SSD:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td>CPU normal<\/td><td>2%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CPU peak (analyzing)<\/td><td>46%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>GPU<\/td><td>14%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Memory<\/td><td>600 MB<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Memory peak (analyzing)<\/td><td>800 MB<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Startup speed<\/td><td>5 sec<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Analyzing 1000 tracks<\/td><td>4m 26s*<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>* 1000 songs were analyzed (10x AIFF files, 4x WAV files, 986 mp3 files)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of all DJ software I tested (this includes: Serato, Rekordbox, Virtual DJ and Traktor) Engine DJ uses the least amount of memory.<br>Traktor and Virtual DJ beat Engine DJ by a thin margin when it comes to CPU usage (1% vs 2%)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Engine DJ was also the fastest of all software when it comes to analyzing the tracks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Screenshots of CPU and memory usage of Engine DJ, you can find in my article on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/articles\/best-processor-for-djing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best CPU for DJing<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/articles\/ram-memory-dj-software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how much memory you need for DJing<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"conclusion\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Engine DJ is the new kid on the block, and you can clearly see that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The software shows an incredible amount of potential.<br>But there are some kinks to iron out here and there.<br>The crashes, the options screen and the smart lists for example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nevertheless, I really like the software.<br>A big thumbs up for the user interface, the usability aspect and responsiveness (when it DOES respond).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I would like to see the software develop to full fledged DJ software to perform DJ gigs!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you are looking for proper DJ performance software, check out my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/articles\/best-dj-software-apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">complete DJ software overview and feature comparison<\/a> or my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/articles\/dj-software-buying-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DJ software buying guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/articles\/best-dj-software-apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NEXT: DJ software overview<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What is Engine DJ User interface &amp; usability Slow but responsive Editing beat grid Options screen Compatibility Hardware compatibility Software compatibility Streaming Pricing: is Engine DJ free? Information Performance tests Conclusion What is Engine DJ Engine DJ Desktop is library management software for DJs. 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