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In this post, I will talk about 3 of the best Dj mixing software programs on the market today in 2020 and how they differ. Also, I will go into extreme detail into each DJ software explaining how they work and what to expect. So, what are the 3 main DJ mixing software programs? Serato DJTraktor ProVirtual DJ #1 Serato Dj Mixing Software Serato Dj works with Itunes. Any playlist folder you create in Itunes can easily be viewed in your Serato Dj mixing software. In my opinion, this is the best mixing software. I haven't practiced much with the other programs but I can honestly say that Serato Dj is all I need! Serato DJ is compatible with an array of Dj Controllers. Head on over to the Equipment section to view the best setups that operate with Serato Dj! #2 Native Instruments Traktor Pro 2 Dj Mixing Software First off, this program also uses your Itunes Library to pull music files and allows you to mix audio files on the fly! With all the many features Tractor Pro 2 has to offer, I'd say one of my favorites is the Stems View. You may click the title above to head on over to their website to find out way more information! Traktor Pro is used by many professional DJs worldwide and it continues to grow everyday! Hence, this is why Traktor Pro is one of the main DJ mixing software programs on the market! What is Stems View? Stems is a new audio file format that splits tracks into channels based on four musical elements: bass, drums, vocals, and melody, for example. This makes it easy to mix in innovative ways or create spontaneous edits, acapellas, instrumentals, and more, with each track element available independently. In TRAKTOR PRO 2, each stem is visible as its own waveform, thanks to the Stem View. You can find more about this on The Traktor Pro Website! Or in the video Below! You can find compatible equipment for Traktor Pro 2 on the Equipment page of this site! #3 Virtual Dj Mixing Software I haven't dug very deep into the realm of Virtual Dj, but I have used it a time or two! I know a couple of Dj's whom use it and they have a lot of good things to say about it. Just like any other DJ mixing software program, it takes a while to learn all of the functions but that's why we have Youtube right? What Is Virtual Dj VirtualDJ is plug-and-play compatible with most of the DJ controllers that exist on the market. Just plug yours in and you will be ready to go. And if you want to change any of the default behavior, VirtualDJ has a powerful "VDJScript" language that will let you easily tweak any functions exactly to your liking. VirtualDJ is used by tens of millions of people every day, ranging from bedroom DJs to international superstars. It is used to play live in clubs and big stadiums, at weddings, private parties, or just to train at home. And in addition to being used live, VirtualDJ can also be used to record mixtapes, podcast, or to broadcast to Internet radios. You may find all of this information and more on their website! Click Here. How To Mix In Virtual Dj #Bonus Abelton Live 9 Music Production I decided to add an extra program into this post. Abelton Live is the best creative DJ mixing software on the market! You can zero in on mixing anything perfectly to the "T". Save it and play it at your next event! I have provided a link to purchase Abelton Live 9. You may break the payments into monthly payments with no credit check! You can't beat that with a stick! [expand title="More Details"] Make Music Your Own Way with Ableton Live -- the Nonlinear DAW Ableton Live 9 (Standard) music-production software is one of the most popular DAWs on the market, and for a good reason -- its intuitive layout, paired with high-quality multitrack audio recording features, onboard instruments and effects, and powerful real-time arranging, time-stretching, and sequencing capabilities, make it easy to glide through all aspects of production in a flexible workflow that makes sense to you. Ideal for studio recording and editing, live performances onstage, digital DJing, and more, Ableton Live 9 is a versatile, all-inclusive digital audio workstation geared toward any musician who wants to make killer tracks without constantly having to reference a manual. What Comes Standard in Live 9 Standard Live 9 comes in three editions: Intro, Standard, and Suite. The version you are reading about right now is the Standard version, which comes packed with all the must-have features, instruments, sound packs, and FX that make Live so awesome. Everything you need to record, arrange, edit, sequence, and finalize tracks is available in Live 9. You get unlimited multitrack recording of audio and MIDI at up to 192 kHz/32-bit resolution, support for an unlimited number of Scenes, 12 Send and Return tracks, 256 audio inputs, and 256 audio output channels. When it comes to creating professional-sounding recordings, performing live, making loops, and honing your DJ skills, there's no shortage of tools to get the job done. Intuitive Workspace and Toolkit Use Session View to capture song ideas, make loops, and assemble complete tracks by simply dragging and dropping or rearranging your audio. Session View also simplifies automation, memorizing parameters changes and knob/fader movements, and making it super simple to set up a mix. Within Live, it's also easy to make your own Racks, which help organize your instruments and effects into a single device. You can map each of the eight Macro knobs to any number of parameters in a Rack, and get customized controls that make sense to you. In addition, a wealth of editing tools with unlimited undo, audio slicing and dicing tools, mastering tools, MIDI sequencing, and real-time time-stretching and warping options allow you to polish your music with professional results. As a bonus for digital DJs, Live 9 also allows video import/export and integration with Serato DJ. Exhaustive Set of Built-In Sounds, Loops, and Synths Live 9 comes standard with 4 impressive software instruments (External Instrument, Drum Rack, Impulse, and Simpler), 14 sound packs, 31 audio effects, 7 MIDI effects, and VST and Audio Unit support. With Live's Drum Rack, Impulse, and Simpler virtual instruments on hand, you have all the bases covered for making music in any genre. Create tight drums, throbbing basslines, soaring melodies, hypnotic soundscapes, loops, and more. And using Live's External Instrument, you can use your external hardware synthesizers or effects units within Live, as if they were plug-ins. Need drums and percussion? Across the 14 included sound packs, you'll have a choice selection of drum patterns, kits, loops, samples, and drool-worthy beats from a range of drum machines and sample libraries. How about found sounds, acoustic instrument samples, grand piano tones, and vinyl grooves? Supplying all those and more, Live 9 music-production software has everything you could ask for when composing and arranging on your computer. Driven by Effects A comprehensive collection of 38 studio-quality audio and MIDI effects are included as well, providing everything from basic to advanced effects and cool guitar amp simulations, plus useful MIDI effects such as a chord generator and arpeggiator. If you're in need of music-production software that's as powerful as it is easy to use, Ableton Live 9 is it. Features: - Music-production software for composing, recording, editing and performing - Unlimited audio and MIDI tracks and Scenes - 12 Send and Return tracks - 256 Mono audio input and output channels - Bundled with 14 sound expansion packs - 4 Virtual instruments included in the box: Drum Rack, Impulse, Simpler, and an External Instrument device - 38 Audio and MIDI effects built-in, from basic to complex - Compatible with all types of controllers - Unique Session View for quick, intuitive composition, flexible performance and improvisation - Multitrack recording up to 192 kHz/32-bit resolution - Nondestructive editing with unlimited undo - Powerful MIDI sequencing of software and hardware instruments - Advanced warping and real-time time-stretching - Unlimited Instruments, audio effects, and MIDI effects per project - Group tracks for quick, easy automation - VST and Audio Unit support lets you use your favorite plug-ins and instruments - Time signature changes - Multiple automation lanes for easy mixing and setup - Track Freeze - Automatic plug-in delay compensation - MIDI remote control instant mapping - MIDI output to hardware synths - MIDI Clock/sync - ReWire support for integration with Propellerhead Reason - Multicore/multiprocessor support - WAV, AIFF, MP3, Ogg Vorbis, and FLAC file support [/expand] Conclusion In my opinion, and many others, these DJ mixing software programs are the best on the market. Most of all, for me, It's exciting to see all the new features these programs have to offer! In fact, I learned a thing or two researching these products so I hope you did too! Have a question or comment? Please feel free to teach what you know!