Stanton Deckadance Dvs

We are excited to announce Deckadance 2 is now available for your PC or MAC from just $79 USD. Deckadance 2 is perfectly suited to today's evolving 'remix-style' DJ performances and works as a stand-alone application or VST plugin in your favorite host such as FL Studio. Deckadance 2 is a free update for existing customers. Once you follow the 5 steps in the voucher, you have to enter in your Image-Line account and select 'My licenses' in the left column. Click on 'Deckadance v2 LE (Behringer OEM)' product and you will find a text about the Gibson acquisition of DD, some info about how to move your account to Gibson and you will find also a link 'Upgrade to Deckadance DVS for 49$'.

Deckadance
Developer(s)Stanton Magnetics
Initial releaseOctober 1, 2007
Stable release
2.72 / January 28, 2017
Operating systemWindows, OS X
Available inEnglish
TypeDJ console and mixing
LicenseCrippleware
Websitewww.stantondj.com/deckadance-2.html

Deckadance (often referred to as DD) is a DJconsole and mixing tool developed by Image-Line software and acquired in 2015 by Gibson.[1][2] Initially released in May 2007,[3] it operates on Windows and Mac OS X, and comes in a House Edition and Club Edition. The latter has support for timecodedvinyl.[4]

Deckadance can be used as a standalone application or as a VSTplugin inside VST-supporting software hosts[2] like Ableton Live.[5] It can host any VST-compliant effect or software synthesizer,[4] and can be controlled by most Midi controllers.[6]

History[edit]

Deckadance was created by Image-Line as a mixingapplication for DJs.[7] Image-Line worked closely with DJ and programmerArguru to develop the first version,[3] which was released for Windows in May 2007.[3][7] After Arguru died in a car accident in June 2007, future versions were worked on by the Image-Line developers Arguru had been cooperating with,[3] many of whom are also DJs.[8] Deckadance was made compatible with Mac OS X after the release of version 1.20.0 in January 2008.[3] The most recent release is version 2.43 from April 28, 2015.[7]

Software overview[edit]

Version 1.2 on OS X, first for Macs
System requirements
Deckadance

As of version 1.9, the minimum system requirements for Deckadance on a PC are Windows 7, Vista, or XP (SP2). Hardware requirements consist of 512 MBRAM, 200 MB free hard drive space, and a DirectSound or ASIO compatible soundcard. Also required is either an Intel Pentium III 1 GHz or AMDAthlon XP 1.4 GHz processor. A Mac requires Mac OS X v10.4 (Universal binary), 512 Mb RAM, 200 Mb free hard drive space, and a sound card with CoreAudiodrivers. Processor must be either G4 1.5 GHz or Intel Core Duo family.[9][10]

Versions

Deckadance is available in two different editions. The House Edition can host VST compliant effects and can be controlled via a MIDI controller. The Club Edition contains all of the features of the House Edition, in addition to support for timecodedvinyls.[4][5]

Features[edit]

Among Deckadance features are iTunes integration,[11] an audio synchronization engine that can work in tandem with other VST hosts such as Ableton Live, a detachable Song Manager (SM) that can integrate with iTunes, zPlane Elastique technology,[7] a colored waveform with red to distinguish bass, the ability to time-code your own CD (Club Edition), beat detection, a 2-channel mixer with 3-band EQ,[12] and headphone cueing. As of version 1.9 Deckadance has seven internal performance effects, including LP, HP, BP, Notch, Phaser, Echo, and Low fidelity.[11]

  • User Interface - Deckadance uses a GUI that slightly resembles that of Image-Line's digital audio workstationFL Studio,[13] which consists of one main window that can expand to fill the entire screen. As of 1.3x there are 6 changeable user skins. As of version 1.9, the program no longer covers the start bar and the icons resemble those of Apple's Aqua graphics.
  • VST options - Deckadance is designed to work either as a standalone program or as a VSTi 2.4plugin inside VST-supporting software hosts.[10] For example, Deckadance can be used as a plugin in digital audio workstations such as FL Studio, Ableton Live, Cakewalk Sonar, and Cubase.[14] Deckadance can host VST-compliant effects or software synthesizers,[4] and the VSTs can be controlled with MIDI files, making Deckadance into an 8 track music sequencer.[15]
  • Samplers - Deckadance has eight integrated sampler banks that can save 1, 2, 4, or 8 beat patternloops from the decks. The sampling process works in conjunction with a beatdetection feature, meaning the samples can be automatically synced to tempo. There is a volume control for sampler slot output, and effects can be layered onto the sample banks.[16] It also allows for the recording and looping of live audio.[11]
  • ReLooper - The ReLooper slices and re-arranges samples in the playback buffer for either Deck A or Deck B, with the looped region defined by beat markers. Master ReLooper effects include a wha-wha filter, panoramic LFO, ring-modulator, and track-coder that combines a vocoder and low-fi distortion effect.[17]

Controllers[edit]

Deckadance can be controlled using a mouse, keyboard, CD system, MIDI controller, or in the case of the Club Edition, timecoded vinyl.[8] The program uses a MIDI auto detection system.[11] Deckadance works with several timecoded vinyl and CDs.[4][18] Through an 'autolearning system,' Image-Line claims the program can use essentially all CD and vinyl controllers on the market.[11] When using vinyl, the program distinguishes between 'absolute mode', which allows for needle dropping and jump track position from the vinyl, and 'relative mode', which doesn't. Both modes allow for scratching and the manual control of playback speed and direction.[18]

Supported Midi Controllers
BrandModel(s) and first supporting DD version[6]
Allen & HeathXone:3D (0.99)
American AudioDigital Producer 2/DP2 (1.7), VMS4 (1.8)
BehringerBCD2000 (0.96), BCD3000 (1.13)
DJ-Techi-Mix / i-Mix Reload (1.3), Kontrol One K1 + M1 (1.5), DJ Mouse (1.5), i-Mix MKII (1.6), 101 Series (1.7), DJ For All (1.7), uSolo FX (1.72), Pocket DJ (1.72), Mix Free
EKSXP-5 (1.30), XP-10 (0.85), Otus (1.40.3)
HerculesConsole MK2, MK4, and Steel (1.0), RMX (1.3), Control MP3 and MP3 E2 (1.3)
Kontrol DjKDJ500 (1.08)
M-AudioX-Session Pro (1.0), Xponent (1.3)
NumarkTotal Control (1.2), Omni Control (1.6)
OmnitronicMMC-1 (1.31.2)
OpenLabsDBeat
PercussaAudiocubes(1.4)
ReloopDigital Jockey
StantonSCS-1D (1.3), SCS-3D/DaScratch (1.40.4)
SYNQPCM-1 (1.3), DMC-1000 (1.71), DMC-2000 (1.9)
VestaxVCI-100 (1.3), VCI-300 (1.5), VCM-100 (1.3), Typhoon (1.8)

Version history[edit]

VersionReleaseNotes
1.00.0May 3, 2007The initial 'final release.'
1.08.0May 14, 2007Timecode tracking latency minimized.
1.10.0May 24, 2007New playlist system and GUI interface, new keyboard shortcuts, Nintendo Wii Remote native controller support. Last version worked on by Arguru.
1.14.0October 1, 2007Introduction of the House Edition, which doesn't include vinyl tracking system. New 'Hitech' skin. Equalization processing to input lines.
1.20.xJanuary 15, 2008Mac OS X release, new Deckadance LE Edition available to hardware manufacturers. Master level volume to the new minihost, vinyl timcode control of decks inside Live and Live LE.[3]
1.30.0February 22, 2008Implementation of OpenGL to increase speed and also use around 30% of the CPU (rather than reports of the CPU getting up to 100% on the Mac).[19] Automatic storing of cue points.
1.30.6/7Added jog control to the EXT CTRL panel for House and LE editions, and improved scratch behavior for the Kontrol Dj KDJ500 controller. Added new skins: Blue, New White, Synq, Vestax and Dj-Tech, and removed the old black, white and vestax skins.[20][21]
1.30.99/2008New render engine, automatic storing of cue points, new Midi function list, support for 14 bit Midi pitch messages, deck load locked features, new loop move feature.
1.31.0April 9, 2008[4]Neon skin added, waveform color support via skin.
1.40.xDecember 28, 2008[22]New in-built support for midi streaming, new sound engine, new BPM setup panel/beatgrid system.
1.45.0May 7, 2009Support to load/import iTunes playlists, new OpenGL render engine for Windows, support and BPM reading for ID3V1/2 tags.
1.50.3May 24, 2009Batch analysis of songs added, new beatgrid move via mouse over waveform.
1.60.xOctober 29, 2009New Control CD Creator to create accurate timecode file for CD players, new audio setup panel, iTunes integration panel, support added for Japanese glyphs. 1.60.1 introduced new BPM detector engine, new search function for playlist and iTunes panel, and new playlist archive history. Version 1.60.3 (February 12, 2010) consisted of problem fixes.
1.7x.xJuly 27, 2010[23]Support added for mp3, flac, m4a, wma, wav, aiff, and ogg, multi-language support for help system, Image-Line GrossBeat support.[23] Added tag reading for FLAC, m4a, wma, and ogg, added auto-detection of Midi controllers.
1.80.0November 21, 2010[24]Added SNAP feature to closest beat in waveform, DVS runout/protection and Lead In function, added downbeat and start position keyboard shortcuts.[3] Song manager added.[24]
1.92.0February 2, 2011New synchronization engine. Support for sync inside other vst hosts [DD-270]; Added SNAP and QUANTIZE functions [DD-271]; Song Manager fully integrated into DD [DD-272]; New File Tree browser [DD-273]; New Options & Setup organized into a unified tabbed system [DD-274]; Added support for Synq DMC-2000 [DD-275]; Changed keyboard shortcuts [DD-276]: DECK A->Downbeat: 'ctrl+u', DECK B->Downbeat: 'ctrl+j', PREVIEW: 'ctrl+p'.
1.93.0September 14, 2011Added font size option in setup window [DD-277]; Added song manager resizer buttons [DD-278]; Added rating read from ID3V2 tags at song import [DD-279]; Change low equalizer band design and behavior of kill buttons [DD-280]; Changed behavior of sync button (momentary/lock) [DD-281]; Fixed sample recorder & save function [DD-282]; Fixed re-analysis process and results update [DD-283]; Fixed key change interference with beat align [DD-284]; Fixed reload of tags in the song manager [DD-285]; Fixed master bpm editing in minihost for OSX [DD-286]; Fixed mouse down events for some problematic hosts in OSX [DD-287]; Improved midi mapping for Synq DMC2000 mixer section [DD-288]; Added integration of recommendation system to DigitalDj edition [DD-289].
1.94.0March 2, 2012Added native support for Vestax VCI-400 [DD-290]; Added native support for Vestax VCI-100 mkII [DD-291]; Added utilities popup menu for iTunes items (load to A, load to B and preview) [DD-292]; Added utilities popup menu for filebrowser items (load to A, load to B and preview) [DD-293]; Fixed problem of skipping beats when loop out is executed [DD-294]; Fixed problem with leap function not working correctly in version 1.93 [DD-295]; Fixed problem with relooper triggering inside loops [DD-296]; Fixed problem with minihost when the program is closed an no soundcard is selected [DD-297]; Fixed problem with auto detection of Synq DMC2000 [DD-298]; Changed default music path to user's music folder [DD-299].
2.00April 16, 2013Decks, 2 or 4 deck mixing [DD-302]; Smartknobs - Link a single knob to any number of FX & Mixer interface targets under user programmable envelope control [DD-303]; GrossBeat - 8 user defined FX per deck with integrated editor [DD-304]; Frequency isolated effects - Up to 3 chained insert effects per track [DD-305]; Sampler – 1/32 to 16 step beat-matched easy sampling. One shot, trigger, retrigger and loop modes [DD-306]; Smart Panels. User configurable Loop, Cue, Grid, DVS, Key, Smart Knob and Tempo panels. From 2 to 8 per deck [DD-307]; Customizable interface. Configure decks, smart panels and Function panels [DD-308].
2.10.0May 4, 2013Added native support for Behringer CMD 4A, MM-1, PL-1, DV-1, MICRO, DC-1, LC-1 controllers [DD-309].
2.24.0August 14, 2013Added midi scripting [DD-310]; Fixed program hang when loading one song in a deck while it's currently loading another one [DD-311]; Fixed jog touch sensor detection while backspin [DD-312]; Fixed problem with auto detection of Behringer CMD controllers [DD-313]; Fixed problem when using various identical controllers at the same time [DD-314].
2.25.0October 30, 2013Added VST parameters visibility for the plugin version [DD-315]; Added native support for Casio XW-J1 [DD-316].
2.30.0September 15, 2014New IL Remote app support [DD-317]; New utility panels: EQ, Gain & Filter, Volume, Mix & Isolator, FX and Grossbeat [DD-318]; Added splash screen for standalone version [DD-319]; Added new MIDI script commands PLAY_X, PHASE_SYNC_X, BEAT_ID_X, STANDALONE and TRACK_POSITION_X [DD-320]; Added support for ESI soundcards [DD-321]; Fixed keyboard shortcuts support [DD-322]; Fixed problem with soundcard samplerates >= 99600 kHz [DD-323]; Fixed synchronization problem with the leap out function in snap mode [DD-324]; Added switching of midi ports between standard midi page and script one [DD-325]; Changed MIDI preferences dialog design plus internal changes to the midi engine [DD-326].
2.42.0Tuesday, January 13, 2015Additions: New Elastique v3 engine with improved transient processing.; New multi controller support (via scripting).; Added native support for Behringer CMD 2A.; Added native support for Casio XW-DJ1.

Bugfixes: Fix iTunes library importing problem for OSX (Yosemite update).; Fixed crashes at song loading.; Fixed leap function.; Fixed warning messages drawing.; Fixed manual editing of filepaths in the song manager.Changes: Changed preferences dialog window for MIDI scripting and ILRemote areas.; Changed some midi scripting commands from toggle to momentary ones: SYNC_LOCK, SNAP, LOOP, LEAP, KEY_LOCK, FX_(HIGH/MID/LOW)_BAND_GROUP and EFFECT_ON.

2.48.0Tuesday, April 28, 2015Additions: Added MIDI scripts for Hercules controllers: UniversalDJ, DJC Wave, DJC Rmx2, DJC Air, DJC Air Plus, DJC Instinct,

DJC 4M, DJC MP3 E2, DJC 4 Set (Special thanks to DJ Phatso, Hercules technical support) [DD-340].Bugfixes: Fixed sendSysExMessage command in MIDI scripting engine [DD-341].; Fixed various problems in the MIDI scripts provided in v2.42 [DD-342].[25] Image-Line, 'Deckadance History', retrieved July 17, 2015

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^'Image-Line Deckadance'. Music Radar. October 23, 2007. Archived from the original on September 18, 2012. Retrieved 2011-08-15.
  2. ^ abGolden, Ean (May 1, 2008). 'Review: Image Line DeckaDance 1.2'. Electronic Musician. Archived from the original on November 26, 2011. Retrieved 2011-08-15.
  3. ^ abcdefg'Deckadance Version History'. Image-Line. Retrieved 2011-06-30.
  4. ^ abcdef'Deckadance 1.31.3'. Tucows. October 14, 2008. Retrieved 2011-06-30.
  5. ^ ab'Deckadance Features List'. Image-Line. Retrieved 2011-06-30.
  6. ^ ab'Midi Control'. Image-Line. Retrieved 2011-06-30.
  7. ^ abcd'Deckadance 1.9'. Image-Line. May 24, 2011. Retrieved 2011-06-30.
  8. ^ ab'Overview'. Deckadance. Retrieved 2011-06-30.
  9. ^'Download System Requirements for 1.9'. Deckadance. Retrieved 2011-06-30.
  10. ^ ab'Deckadance'. Image-Line. Retrieved 2011-06-30.
  11. ^ abcde'Features'. Deckadance. Retrieved 2011-06-30.
  12. ^Manish (September 26, 2010). 'Deckadance 1.3 - Ready to Rock?'. DJ Tech Tools. Retrieved 2011-08-15.
  13. ^Simmons, Todd (August 30, 2007). 'Deckadance Review: Image-Line's New DJ Mixing Software'. Internet DJ. Archived from the original on September 27, 2011. Retrieved 2011-08-15.
  14. ^'Deckadance as VST Plugin'. Image-Line. Retrieved 2011-06-30.
  15. ^'VST Host'. Image-Line. Retrieved 2011-06-30.
  16. ^'Samplers'. Image-Line. Retrieved 2011-06-30.
  17. ^'Looping'. Image-Line. Retrieved 2011-06-30.
  18. ^ ab'Vinyl Control'. Image-Line. Retrieved 2011-06-30.
  19. ^'Image of Deckadance process in the Activity Monitor running on a MacBook Pro'. Image-Line. Retrieved 2011-06-30.[permanent dead link]
  20. ^'Deckadance v1.30.7 Release Candidate'. Image-Line. Retrieved 2011-06-30.
  21. ^'Deckadance v1.30.8 Release Candidate'. Image-Line. Retrieved 2011-06-30.
  22. ^'News: Deckadance Version 1.40.3'. Image-Line. December 28, 2008. Retrieved 2011-06-30.
  23. ^ ab'News: Deckadance Version 1.7'. Image-Line. July 27, 2010. Retrieved 2011-06-30.
  24. ^ ab'News: Deckadance Version 1.8'. Image-Line. November 21, 2010. Retrieved 2011-06-30.
  25. ^'Deckadance 2'. www.image-line.com.

External links[edit]

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Now that Deckadance is part of the Stanton DJ brand we took a fresh look at the latest update of this DJ app designed to satisfy pro and bedroom DJs alike. Sara Simms looks under the hood.

Deckadance2 Version 2.51 marks the release of Deckadance under the Stanton DJ Brand. With both DVS and Standard versions available, Stanton's site claims that Deckadance2 will be useful for professional and bedroom DJs alike. The Deckadance2 DVS edition includes all the features of the Standard edition plus Vinyl/CD timecode support and the ability to generate a timecode file to be burned to CD. Would this software program really be able to stand up to the rigors of live performance? I loaded up my digital library, and I took a look under the hood...

New Features

Deckdance2 has many updates, perhaps many of these are a result of the new partnership with Stanton. Version 2.51 features four decks (DJs can select between either 2 or 4 deck mixing mode), Smartknobs, Grossbeat 'glitch effects', Smart Utility Panels, beat matching, and supports a variety of audio formats, including MP3, FLAC, M4A, WMA, WAV, AIFF and Ogg. There's also a Sampler, an audio recorder that records in .wav format, automated gain control for tracks and a VST host and client, which allows users to use Deckadance2 in DAWs or use your VSTs inside the software.

Installation and Layout

Deckdance2 has a demo version on the Stanton DJ website and both Mac and PC versions are available for free download. The software is laid out in a familiar style; it looks as though it’s modeled after Traktor. DJs can switch between 2 or 4 deck mode easily by clicking in the top left-hand corner. Beside the Deck mode are buttons for the Preferences, Full Screen Mode, Record and Snap and Quantize.

Playlists can be created in Deckadance2, or you configure the software to display your iTunes library. Tracks can be loaded by dragging and dropping and played using the large Play button. There's a Master/Sync button in the right-hand corner of each deck, and the beat grids seemed to be fairly accurate, although not quite as perfect as some of the more expensive DJ software programs.

Utility Panels

Deckadance2 gets a little bit creative with its advanced utility panels, which are on the left-hand side of each player. Each of the creative functions, such as Loops, Cues, Grids, DVS, Key, SmartKnob, EQ, Gain and Filter, Mix & Isolator, Effects and Grossbeat can be individually selected and turned on. The number of visible panels can be selected and changed, making the layout of Deckadance2 up to the individual's preference.

My favorite of the utility panels are the Smartknobs, which are user programmable envelope controls over multiple interface targets. DJs can select the interfaces (e.g., EQ, Filter, Dry/Wet, Volume, VST On/Off) and draw in envelope curves. The Smartknobs can be used to sweep over the track; if these are setup carefully in preparation for a set, it’s possible to create some pretty slick sounding one knob sweeps. Overall the effects in Deckadance2 sounded very clean. I wasn't quite as keen on the new Grossbeat effects, which are programmable glitchy FX. I felt that these FX changed the song too radically, and didn't sound professional enough to be used in sets.

Center of Attention

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In the center of the software is a switchable panel that displays either the mixer, FX, samples, waveforms, VSTs and the Grossbeat effects. The panels can be displayed by clicking on the buttons at the top. One section I really enjoyed using is the Sampler, which allows you to load samples in from either deck or the library and play them on the 16 pad grid—It's worth noting that Deckadance2 is MIDI compatible, so the grid buttons could be assigned to a MIDI controller. This type of switchable layout does help to clear up screen space, but requires a lot of clicking back and forth between different sections during sets.

Summary

Deckadance2 is completely useable, functional DJ software that allows DJs to mix and add creative effects. Considering its layout and my experience with its beat gridding, I see it being a little more useful for bedroom, beginner, intermediate and mobile DJs. Given its price point, ($49 for the Standard version, $79 for the DVS version) Deckadance2 offers good value and features that you'll find in professional DJ programs. It works well and gives DJs creative control over their tracks and mixes. Not a bad deal at all for under $100!

Stanton Deckadance Dvs Pro

Price: 49 for the Standard version, $79 for the DVS version

Pros: 2 or 4 Deck Mixing, Smart Knobs, Sampler, Nice GUI layout, Affordably priced.

Cons: Deckadance 2 requires more 'clicking' around to access functions and parameters that I need to access quickly during sets. I prefer to have more controls accessible to me on the screen at any given time. I thought it was interesting that the software offers the ability to use VSTs within it, although I don't know many DJs who would use this feature in a live performance. The automatic beatgrids did not seem to work perfectly; perhaps they would with more time spent tweaking them, but the automatic ones on even simple songs were not spot on to my ears.

Stanton Deckadance Dvs Edition

Web: http://www.stantondj.com/deckadance-2.html

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