DJ SOFTWARE TOOLS

Price: Free   Website: SoftJock.Com

BPM ProScan is a utility program, that allows you to scan folders of MP3 files for beats per minute, then save that information to the file tag. It has a number of options, as well as the ability to export the list to a text file for printing, or later reference. Using the fast scan option makes it much quicker, and is useful if the tracks are basic dance type - use the full scan option for more complex files.

MixMeister BPM Analyzer

Price: Free   Website: MixMeister.Com

MixMeister's BPM Analyzer is similar to BPM ProScan above. One main difference, is that this one always writes the tag data in UNICODE format, so be sure your DJ software can read UNICODE tag data. It can also export a list to be printed out.

MP3Gain

Price: Free   Website: MP3Gain

A must have program for computer DJs! MP3Gain will analyze your MP3 music files, and allow you to set them all at a comparable volume level, so you don't have to constantly ride the gain sliders. It does a very good job, and the best part is the operation is undoable, if you want to revert back to the way it was! If you are a digital DJ, you need this program.

MDIS

Price: Free   Website: SoftJock.Com

MDIS stands for My Disk Is Spinning. It's a utility program that is used to keep external (or internal) hard drives from spinning down. Many drives will spin down to conserve energy, which is a great idea, unless you happen to be a digital DJ, and are in the middle of a show! You start this program, choose the drive, and start the timer - it then accesses the drive every 3 minutes (that is adjustable as well), which keeps the drive from spinning down, which can cause delays when loading songs.