Questions For The Mac-based Djs, Software-based EQ and Compressor? Options

[phreesoal]

Hi forum! I'm new around here and new to the idea of DJing via computer.

I'm seriously thinking of purchasing a Powerbook and DJing software (i.e., MegaSeg, Obelisk, etc.) to DJ with in '04.

In going to a Mac-based DJ setup, are there any software apps that work great as an EQ and Compressor to avoid needing those hardware devices? If there are such apps, do they pack as much punch as their hardware counterparts?

Also, are there any other apps that are great to use for DJing on a Mac, whether it's a DJ-based app itself, apps with effects or other useful tool?

Any other tips for DJing via Mac are greatly appreciated...

Thanks everybuddy!

Phree

[phreesoal]

Thanks TeKay!

I demoed Traktor some time ago on a roommate's iBook but found it to be a bit quirky to use and it had a number of bugs.

However, I'm willing to check it out again, as that was about 8-9 months ago. There may be some improvements since that time.

It would be great if there were separate apps that performed these functions but that worked along with other (DJing) apps. In that way, I wouldn't be tied to just using Traktor because it offers those features.

Thanks again for the feedback!

Phree