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VirtualDJ Home Edition 2006 is the perfect software to learn how to mix.
Its interface, so easy and so intuitive, will let you get into the action very quickly.
During your first mixes, its first-grade BPM engine will automatically analyze the rhythm of the musics, and take care of all the beatmatching for you.
You can of course deactivate this feature in the future and learn how to beatmix on your own, but the very existence of this function really lets you progress at your own pace.
Moreover, the numerous live remix features will let you put your artistic talent on the work, without the need to wait for many years of tiresome technical learning. In the future, if you want to acquire a mixer or turntables and get all the feelings of DJing, you'll have to upgrade to VirtualDJ Pro (a discount upgrade is available to HomeEdition users). Home Editon features possibilities to record your mixes, podcast and broadcast your mixes, and lots more. See a comparison of the different versions here. 
Though you might not become the next Paul Oakenfold, you can get pretty close. This software lets you pull up songs on two virtual turntables and add effects, match beats, and practice your cross-fading skills. For novices, club-mixing is simple thanks to the program's handy beat-matching function. Advanced DJs will appreciate the ability to record sessions or broadcast them directly to the Web.
PC Magazine - about VirtualDJ Home Edition 
Mix it up
With effects, samples, and transitions that rival vinyl turntablisms, Virtual DJ lets anyone produce polished MP3 mixes.
At the top of the graphically-intense interface, song-structure visualizations show the beats as the music plays. Two simulated turntables play the currently- loaded tracks. Windows below the turntables show samples, effects, music search, recording, program options, and an Explorer-style interface for loading music. Virtual DJ not only can create audio collages, but it now also can make montages of video clips. The stylish interface and high number of features score points. Virtual DJ is well worth a look both for aspiring mixers and newbies.
Cnet Editor - about VirtualDJ Home Edition Entry level DJ gear
Herkules DJ Console
VirtualDJ Home Edition
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