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Step 1
Purchase mixing software, which can run you anywhere from about $100 to $650. The Rockit 2000 Pro DJ v3.2 is less expensive and fairly reliable.
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Step 2
Expect to pay nothing up to about $20 for your ripping software. The AudioGrabber v1.83 is available for free download.
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Step 3
Buy tagging software, which costs anywhere from $20 to $40. The MP3 Collector is a reasonable option.
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Step 4
Realize that multi-tasking software has a broad price range from free to $300. The BPM Pro-Scan is available for free download and should be enough to get any DJ started.
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Step 5
Experiment without carrying around cumbersome equipment by using DSS, a professional-grade live mixing software. All you need is your computer. Costing about $57, DSS software has two independent decks that can read an array of files, including MP3. The songs manager organizes your music into browsable files. It comes with an auto-DJ mode along with other mixing capabilities and lets you record your own CDs, which is a great way to let prospective customers hear your work.
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Step 6
Try Jet Audio if you are looking for a free downloadable software. This DJ software lets you burn your own CDs, too. You can also create Internet broadcasts and customize each program. It converts files as well as playing music and video files.
