Best DJ software of 2024
DJ software (1 - 5)
| Best price |
| Native Instruments Traktor Scratch Pro 2 | Serato DJ | Native Instruments Traktor Pro 2 | Mixxx | Ableton Live 9 | DJ Mixer Professional | Algoriddim Djay | Ultramixer 4 | Atomix VirtualDJ Pro Full | FutureDecks DJ Pro | |
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| Compatible with WindowsIt is compatible with PCs and laptops running the Windows operating system. | ||||||||||
| Compatible with WindowsIt is compatible with PCs and laptops running the Windows operating system. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Compatible with Mac OS XIt is compatible with Mac OS X devices such as MacBooks and iMacs. | ||||||||||
| Compatible with Mac OS XIt is compatible with Mac OS X devices such as MacBooks and iMacs. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Linux/Unix OS compatibilityThe software is compatible with Linux/Unix OS. | ||||||||||
| Linux/Unix OS compatibilityThe software is compatible with Linux/Unix OS. | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✔ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✔ | ✖ | ✖ |
| Compatible with multiple MIDI controllersThe DJ software can be controlled by multiple simultaneous MIDI controllers. | ||||||||||
| Compatible with multiple MIDI controllersThe DJ software can be controlled by multiple simultaneous MIDI controllers. | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✔ | ✔ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ |
| Compatible with AndroidIt is compatible with a range of Android devices such as smartphones and tablets. | ||||||||||
| Compatible with AndroidIt is compatible with a range of Android devices such as smartphones and tablets. | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✖ | ✔ | ✖ | ✖ | ✔ | ✖ | ✖ |
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| Effects | ||||||||||
| Reverb effectReverb occurs naturally when a sound is created in an enclosed space, and reflects from the walls. This effect can be created digitally, and is most noticeable when a sound cuts out suddenly and then continues to echo, slowly getting quieter. | ||||||||||
| Reverb effectReverb occurs naturally when a sound is created in an enclosed space, and reflects from the walls. This effect can be created digitally, and is most noticeable when a sound cuts out suddenly and then continues to echo, slowly getting quieter. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✖ | ✖ | ✔ |
| Delay/echo effectThe delay/echo sound effect will let you hear your sound rebounded back at you. It’s simply the same sound, repeated again and again. | ||||||||||
| Delay/echo effectThe delay/echo sound effect will let you hear your sound rebounded back at you. It’s simply the same sound, repeated again and again. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✖ | ✖ | ✔ |
| Scratch effectThis feature gives you the ability to create the classic DJ effect of scratching a vinyl record while playing. | ||||||||||
| Scratch effectThis feature gives you the ability to create the classic DJ effect of scratching a vinyl record while playing. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✖ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Flanger effectFlanging is a type of phasing where two signals are introduced milliseconds apart, and then the two signals are mixed together. The delay time is varied, creating a whooshing or jet plane like effect. | ||||||||||
| Flanger effectFlanging is a type of phasing where two signals are introduced milliseconds apart, and then the two signals are mixed together. The delay time is varied, creating a whooshing or jet plane like effect. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| LoopsThe DJ software lets you repeat certain effects or parts of a song as much as you want. It started with CDJ players, where there was a “loop in” and “loop out” pair of buttons. You had to time precisely when you hit the buttons to get the perfect loop. | ||||||||||
| LoopsThe DJ software lets you repeat certain effects or parts of a song as much as you want. It started with CDJ players, where there was a “loop in” and “loop out” pair of buttons. You had to time precisely when you hit the buttons to get the perfect loop. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✖ | ✔ | ✔ |
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| Audio processing | ||||||||||
| Automatic crossfadeThis feature gives you the ability to switch from one song to the next by lowering the volume of one song and increasing volume of the other. | ||||||||||
| Automatic crossfadeThis feature gives you the ability to switch from one song to the next by lowering the volume of one song and increasing volume of the other. | ✖ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✖ | ✔ |
| Automatic beat matchingIn order to have a smoother transition while mixing, the software can automatically sync the tempo/beat of the two songs. | ||||||||||
| Automatic beat matchingIn order to have a smoother transition while mixing, the software can automatically sync the tempo/beat of the two songs. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✖ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Cue pointsThe software allows you to designate a point in the current song where you want the next song or sound effect to start. | ||||||||||
| Cue pointsThe software allows you to designate a point in the current song where you want the next song or sound effect to start. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✖ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Automatic cue pointsThe software can set a number of cue points inside the track automatically. | ||||||||||
| Automatic cue pointsThe software can set a number of cue points inside the track automatically. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✖ | ✖ | ✔ | ✖ | ✔ | ✖ | ✔ |
| Time stretchingTime stretching is the process of changing the speed or duration of an audio signal without affecting its pitch. | ||||||||||
| Time stretchingTime stretching is the process of changing the speed or duration of an audio signal without affecting its pitch. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✖ | ✔ | ✖ |
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| File types | ||||||||||
| Supports MP3 filesThe DJ software supports MP3 audio format. MP3 is the most widespread of the lossy formats. (MP3s at 320kbps are generally accepted as pretty indistinguishable from CD sound quality). | ||||||||||
| Supports MP3 filesThe DJ software supports MP3 audio format. MP3 is the most widespread of the lossy formats. (MP3s at 320kbps are generally accepted as pretty indistinguishable from CD sound quality). | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Supports WAVE filesThe DJ software supports WAVE (.wav) lossless audio format. These files don’t usually have any room for metadata. | ||||||||||
| Supports WAVE filesThe DJ software supports WAVE (.wav) lossless audio format. These files don’t usually have any room for metadata. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Supports AAC filesThe DJ software supports AAC audio format. It is the native lossy format of Apple’s iTunes, iPod, iPad etc. It usually has the file extension m4a. | ||||||||||
| Supports AAC filesThe DJ software supports AAC audio format. It is the native lossy format of Apple’s iTunes, iPod, iPad etc. It usually has the file extension m4a. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✖ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✖ |
| Supports AIFF filesThe DJ software supports AIFF audio format (lossless format). Be aware that they’re not as universally playable as WAVE files once you get away from Macs. | ||||||||||
| Supports AIFF filesThe DJ software supports AIFF audio format (lossless format). Be aware that they’re not as universally playable as WAVE files once you get away from Macs. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✖ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Supports FLAC filesThe DJ software supports FLAC audio format (lossless format). FLAC files are compressed, usually to about half the size of the equivalent WAV. | ||||||||||
| Supports FLAC filesThe DJ software supports FLAC audio format (lossless format). FLAC files are compressed, usually to about half the size of the equivalent WAV. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✖ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
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| Features | ||||||||||
| Beat gridding featureThis feature will find beats in the music so you can assign them to certain sound, effects and songs. Usually a visible grid appears over the track spectrum. | ||||||||||
| Beat gridding featureThis feature will find beats in the music so you can assign them to certain sound, effects and songs. Usually a visible grid appears over the track spectrum. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✖ | ✖ | ✔ | ✔ | ✖ |
| Mixtape recording featureThe software allows recording mixtapes/sets directly on your HDD in different audio formats. | ||||||||||
| Mixtape recording featureThe software allows recording mixtapes/sets directly on your HDD in different audio formats. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✖ | ✔ | ✔ | ✖ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Mixing history featureWith a mixing history feature, the software automatically saves your audio tracks, enabling you to browse lists of tracks played in past mixing sessions. | ||||||||||
| Mixing history featureWith a mixing history feature, the software automatically saves your audio tracks, enabling you to browse lists of tracks played in past mixing sessions. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✖ | ✖ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✖ |
| Automatic key detectionThe software can automatically detect the key the music is in, allowing you to easily mix tracks with similar keys. This feature could help DJs in choose a suitable song to mix next. | ||||||||||
| Automatic key detectionThe software can automatically detect the key the music is in, allowing you to easily mix tracks with similar keys. This feature could help DJs in choose a suitable song to mix next. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✖ | ✔ | ✔ | ✖ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Support for MIDI and HID controllersThe DJ software is compatible with most external MIDI and HID controllers. | ||||||||||
| Support for MIDI and HID controllersThe DJ software is compatible with most external MIDI and HID controllers. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
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