The best DAW software for DJ and synthesizer
The world of DJing and electronic music has changed a lot since its beginnings until today. And the software has also evolved to become truly powerful and usable.
Normally when we talk about synthesizers we can’t help but relate that concept to that of the DJ. It’s true that you can be a person who wants to create your music in private and then show it off. But in general the DJ needs to “manipulate the sound” on the fly or rather, live.
From now on you will hear the concept of DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) to refer to this type of software that serves both music production and DJing.
In the MIDI section we talk about the best software to write and compose music with a MIDI keyboard, but in this case the concept changes a little. Now the main concern is that the software is very usable and uses few system resources such as RAM and processor. We need tools that are quick to use, intuitive and that consume few computer resources, because we will be making live music.
The above factors cause preferences to change somewhat. So let’s go to the most popular programs. There’s no point in saying which one is better. Well, they’re all very clean DAWs. The best way to choose is to download the demos on their official websites and decide. We’ll tell you which ones are the most popular.
Ableton Live
This software is gaining a lot of momentum for both production and DJing. In the DJ field he is now the leader along with Logic Pro (which is only for MAC).
It is a very light software with many plug-ins and a strong community. Many synthesizers already come with a version of Ableton Live.
It stands out as a tool for creating live music together with your synthesizer. It has what is probably the best interface for it. Although for music production it is also a very good tool.
Logic Pro
Direct rival of Ableton Live. Logic Pro among MAC users is gaining in popularity by the score. A wonder of usability. Too bad it’s only available on MAC. If you have one, try it because you’ll probably keep it. It has it all: it’s intuitive, fast, efficient and productive.
FL Studio (formerly Fruity Loops)
Although there is a slightly more amateurish perception of software, deep down it is an unfair reputation. Many people use FL Studio and have high popularity ratings (though not as high as Logic Pro and Ableton Live). Well-known producers such as Basshunter, Afrojack or Mike Oldfield use it or have used it.
Cubase
Cubase deserves to be on the list for the number of years it has been with us. It can do everything the other DAWs on the list do and even more, but it’s not the most intuitive.
Cubase is often used by a lot of professional music producers but it’s not at all the most popular for live DJing (although it can be done perfectly).
Other programs
There are more programs, some like Reason have been around for many years and although they are still popular they are falling into disuse. Attention also to Sony Acid Pro and Adobe Audition.
There are also open source ones like Ardour and RoseGarden
We hope this article has been useful to you, if so please feel free to share it on your social networks. Thanks for reading us!
Here are some other posts if you want to know more about MIDI and synthesizers.
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The world of DJing and electronic music has changed a lot since its beginnings until today. And the software has also evolved to become truly powerful and usable.
Normally when we talk about synthesizers we can’t help but relate that concept to that of the DJ. It’s true that you can be a person who wants to create your music in private and then show it off. But in general the DJ needs to “manipulate the sound” on the fly or rather, live.
From now on you will hear the concept of DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) to refer to this type of software that serves both music production and DJing.
In the MIDI section we talk about the best software to write and compose music with a MIDI keyboard, but in this case the concept changes a little. Now the main concern is that the software is very usable and uses few system resources such as RAM and processor. We need tools that are quick to use, intuitive and that consume few computer resources, because we will be making live music.
The above factors cause preferences to change somewhat. So let’s go to the most popular programs. There’s no point in saying which one is better. Well, they’re all very clean DAWs. The best way to choose is to download the demos on their official websites and decide. We’ll tell you which ones are the most popular.
Ableton Live
This software is gaining a lot of momentum for both production and DJing. In the DJ field he is now the leader along with Logic Pro (which is only for MAC).
It is a very light software with many plug-ins and a strong community. Many synthesizers already come with a version of Ableton Live.
It stands out as a tool for creating live music together with your synthesizer. It has what is probably the best interface for it. Although for music production it is also a very good tool.
Logic Pro
Direct rival of Ableton Live. Logic Pro among MAC users is gaining in popularity by the score. A wonder of usability. Too bad it’s only available on MAC. If you have one, try it because you’ll probably keep it. It has it all: it’s intuitive, fast, efficient and productive.
FL Studio (formerly Fruity Loops)
Although there is a slightly more amateurish perception of software, deep down it is an unfair reputation. Many people use FL Studio and have high popularity ratings (though not as high as Logic Pro and Ableton Live). Well-known producers such as Basshunter, Afrojack or Mike Oldfield use it or have used it.
Cubase
Cubase deserves to be on the list for the number of years it has been with us. It can do everything the other DAWs on the list do and even more, but it’s not the most intuitive.
Cubase is often used by a lot of professional music producers but it’s not at all the most popular for live DJing (although it can be done perfectly).
Other programs
There are more programs, some like Reason have been around for many years and although they are still popular they are falling into disuse. Attention also to Sony Acid Pro and Adobe Audition.
There are also open source ones like Ardour and RoseGarden
We hope this article has been useful to you, if so please feel free to share it on your social networks. Thanks for reading us!
Here are some other posts if you want to know more about MIDI and synthesizers.
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