It was a joke. But I have noticed a trend over the years when someone makes an adverse video about another DJ software, VDJ users come out of the woodworks trying to convince people to hop on the VDJ train.
VDJ users, I’ve noticed are die hard loyal to their brand.
This is the one thing I’ve never understood about people being upset about DJay Pros subscription model. Here in the states it’s $30/yr which comes out to $.08/day. VDJ and Serato are both $300 outright. It will take you 10 years subscribing to DJay Pro before you reach that threshold.
I personally think that’s a very fair price for the amount of features and support you get with the product. Especially with how quick Djay Pro adds features to their software.
I honestly don’t mind supporting a company that’s genuinely in the game for the love of the art and treats its customers fairly. Djay Pro could have made the price wayyyy higher for what they offer, but have chosen to move with integrity. They aren’t out here screwing over their fellow DJs like some companies are.
Thanks for the positive feedback @DJRemixDetroit. I felt the same way when I first switched to djay nearly a decade ago and long before I joined the Algoriddim team. I was happy to pay my annual dues for the fast, ongoing development and innovation. I also was initially against streaming services and preferred to purchase tracks - now I feel the opposite. Streaming with offline locker access is the ideal, simplified workflow for me personally. However, I also understand that some people simply don’t like streaming services or software subs of any kind no matter what value is provided…
Yes - although the same could be said about users of any other DJ software.
I’ve flirted with all the DJ options over many years, I used Traktor about 20+ years ago and it was great at the time. I’ve also tried VDJ and Rekordbox and was a Serato user for many years, and honestly, they all have their strengths and weaknesses.
I’ve been on the Djay Pro gravy train now for 7 or 8 months and the thing that I love about it, is that I can use it on my iPad and MacBook. That is the single biggest plus and pretty much makes me not look at any other DJ software longingly anymore.
Agreed! iOS and specifically iPad support really won me over in the beginning and was a big factor in switching DJ software. I haven’t DJed a gig with a laptop in about 7 years and I don’t see myself going back.
100%! This has been the best backup solution to date. Especially with dual connections on these newer controllers. If your laptop takes a dump, it’s as simple as switching to “USB B” and you have an IPad ready to rock and roll in seconds.
I do the same except my phone is the backup for my iPad.
I watched Lavondas video. I think her assessment is wayyy off on some of her ratings.
I laughed when she paid full price for Serato not realizing her pro level controller unlocks SDJ. Lol
It may unlock Serato, but not the full Suite version - which is the only way to add Pitch 'n Time (generally considered to be essential) or DVS, video etc. Things which are included in other software.
Don’t forget early versions of Djay pro was a one time purchase and a lot of people including my self bayed and after few years they changed to subscription it’s not fair…
The world itself is an unfair establishment 
Darwinism: survival for the fittest, extinction for the weak
Algoriddim did provide a legacy upgrade offer to users who had previously purchased older versions of the app:
Sounds pretty fair to me.
Yeah, when I heard they started nickel and diming for every feature, I felt bad for the new users.
Fortunately I pretty much got everything for free from buying gear that included the little certificates for the add ons. I think I only ended up paying for one of the FX bundles just to have the complete set.
