Which DJ program is best?
Our Top 7 Picks for Best DJ Software
- Ableton Live – Best Overall.
- Native Instruments Traktor Pro – Best Visuals.
- Serato DJ Pro – Best for Pros.
- VirtualDJ – Best for Beginners.
- Pioneer Rekordbox – Best for Livestreaming.
- Mixxx – Best Free DJ Software.
- Algoriddim Djay Pro – Best Mobile DJ Software.
What is the best music source for DJs?
How to discover new music for your DJ set
- SoundCloud. SoundCloud is the platform for music discovery.
- YouTube.
- Spotify.
- TikTok.
- Shazam.
- Record pools like BPM Supreme.
- Beatport.
- iTunes and Amazon Music.
Do Pro DJs use MP3s?
It all comes down to sound quality. As DJs, we want to play the best sound quality we can. For me, even on the biggest sound systems, I’ve never heard any difference between MP3s and WAVs – and while I know many pro DJs who swear they can, I know equally many who are happy to say they can’t, and that they use MP3s.
Where do professional DJs get their music?
iTunes is the biggest and for DJs we have Beatport.com. Beatport is one of the most popular digital download services for DJs to buy and download tracks. Others include Juno, Bandcamp and Apple Music (Formerly iTunes). Bandcamp is the best online retailer of music to support because they support the artist.
Is MP3 better than AAC?
While AAC versus MP3 sound capabilities don’t vary considerably, AAC has the upper hand at lower bit rates. If you’re working with bit rates lower than 128 kbps, you’ll notice the difference. MP3 files will sound a little muddy and slurry while the AAC files maintain their brighter and clearer sound.
Is MP3 OK for DJing?
A lot of DJs choose MP3 format because it’s cheaper and takes up less space. If your file is 320kbps MP3 or 256kbps AAC, you’re probably fine to play it, but always trust your ears.