Being a DJ is worth a try
It is of course true that you can buy DJ software for use in the home nowadays. There are various things for beginners like EJ as well as things for the more experienced DJ as well.
The only real problem with this is that they tend to be pretty expensive so the question is, are the expensive price tags worth it? But of course if you have always wanted to be a DJ then it comes without saying that the technology is worth the money.
Native Instruments TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO is one of the major brands to look at. What comes with this package is a comprehensive library of ready to scratch sounds so the limits are endless. Over 700 MB of sounds recorded in 24 bit / 96 kHz audio quality as well as including lots of sounds for solo scratching as well as sound FX, tunes for juggling, loops and more. The pricing for this is quite steep at around £500 but you do get a lot for the money.
Of course if you cannot afford this or are not that interested in being a DJ but always wanted to have a go at it then Activision are releasing a gaming equivalent of DJ equipment this fall. With the success of World Tour they have taken the art of being a DJ into their hands and by the looks of it so far it is shaping up very nicely indeed. It is set to include all the major artists around at the moment and of course the most famous from the past. Another benefit to this is that the current guitar controller is going to be compatible.
So if you are interested in being a DJ whether it is real serious Disco Jockeying you are into or even the gaming partner there is something out there for you, of course there is always the M-audio out there as well to help with those drum beats.