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I have the M6, chosen for it’s USB output, great for ripping vinyl into MP3 format. As Vintage said the Thu option is for the Cross Fader. I keep all my mixers on Thru as I don’t use a cross fader to mix. The M6 is a typical Mixer where you can assign Cross Fader left/Right to whatever channel you wish. As is the norm the channel fader has to be ‘up’ to hear the sound on that particular channel.

This topic is of interest to me, because, like many others, all of my music is in ITunes. I do let Itunes organise my music. It means that when I do a backup I know I have everything, which makes it easier when uploading to my backup laptop. ITunes Media has all of my tracks. If I do not organise then I need to copy every folder in my Music library. I can not see the benefit of not organising. Am I missing something/ I use VDJ as my DJ software which works perfectly with ITunes.

My machine has USB 2 and USB 3 ports and my Denon MC6000 runs happily off either. I’ve recently had a problem where my machine updated itself to Win 10 (I posted for Help). A clean Win 10 install sorted the issues and runs VDJ Pro 8 & the Denon perfectly now. My humble opinion would be if the new machine comes with 10 don’t try and run an older version of Windows on it. Just a gut feel and not backed up by technical knowledge I’m afraid, just been a Windows users for too many years to mention. Good luck

I started Digital DJing with VDJ Home, then Moved to a Liteversion that came with a controller and now use VDJ 8 Pro with a Denon MC6000. The advice I chose to follow was to choose a controller that works with your software of choice. I started with a Reloop Beatmix and the Lite version of VDJ. If you go 2nd hand a controller should come with the original discs, if not contact VDJ and I’m sure if you have the product code they’d give you a link to download. I moved on from the Beatmix as I wanted a Mixer/controller option. As a Controller only The Beatmix required a separate mixer to connecting to speakers or amp. fine if you’re in a club set up but a pain if using as a mobile DJ, requiring an extra bit of kit. I went to a Numark 4 and quickly onto the Denon MC6000, a fantastic bit of kit. The Lite version of VDJ is pretty good in my opinion. I chose to upgrade to Pro as I got a 50 percent discount with one of the controllers, which is common with VDJ. The licence is for life and all upgrades are free. I would suggest you find a DJ shop rather than Maplin or Argos. Maplin has some low end gear but not a great choice. A DJ shop will offer better advice and the opportunity to try the kit in store. There is bound to be one in a big City close to you. When looking for speakers I would suggest powered (built in amps) and there are great 2nd hand deals to be had, which are better value and performance than the Maplin speakers. VDJ, Serato, Tracktor, they all do the job, so it’s a mater of personal choice, depending on your workflow. None are better or worse than the other. Good luck

I don’t know about other DJ Software but Virtual DJ Pro does has broadcasting capabilities built in and I know a few who use it successfully. However I use a set up similar to what DJ Vintage suggests. A laptop for broadcasting (it doesn’t need to be powerful, I use my oldest lappy). I personally use Butt Broadcasting software, it’s free, stable and remembers the settings for the 2 stations I broadcast on. Another thing is I ALWAYS suggest use an Ethernet cable from the laptop into the router, do NOT run on Wi-Fi. I have an Alesis USB mixer in between my controller and broadcasting laptop. I can run up to 2 mic’s through that and find the quality and control better than running the Mic through my Denon MC6000 Controller. I know others who use external soundcards rather than a USB mixer, but a cheap soundcard results in poor broadcasting quality and often at a lower volume. Hope that helps a bit. I remember doing the research when wanting to 1st broadcast and wish I was aware of this site at the time.