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Deckadance
Developer(s)	Stanton Magnetics
Initial release	October 1, 2007
Stable release	2.72 / January 28, 2017
Operating system	Windows, OS X
Available in	English
Type	DJ console and mixing
License	Crippleware
Website	www.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

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]

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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]

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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]

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Supported Midi Controllers

Brand	Model(s) and first supporting DD version^[6]
Allen & Heath	Xone:3D (0.99)
American Audio	Digital Producer 2/DP2 (1.7), VMS4 (1.8)
Behringer	BCD2000 (0.96), BCD3000 (1.13)
DJ-Tech	i-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
EKS	XP-5 (1.30), XP-10 (0.85), Otus (1.40.3)
Hercules	Console MK2, MK4, and Steel (1.0), RMX (1.3), Control MP3 and MP3 E2 (1.3)
Kontrol Dj	KDJ500 (1.08)
M-Audio	X-Session Pro (1.0), Xponent (1.3)