What Computer To Buy For DJing | DJ Laptop Guide 2021
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- Опубліковано 24 лип 2024
- This video will answer the golden question: What computer to buy for DJing? I go in depth explaining how computer specs work, what specs to look for, and I give some solid advice on which computers to buy at the end! This is your complete DJ laptop guide for 2021.
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16 GB RAM
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00:00 Intro
2:02 Desktops VS Laptops
2:35 DJing with a Tablet
3:39 Operating System
4:58 CPU Specs
6:19 Memory Overview
7:02 Hardrive Specs
8:12 RAM Specs
9:48 Video Card Specs
10:26 Complete Recommended Specs
11:09 PC Buying Advice
11:38 Mac Buying Advice
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What computer do you use to DJ? Let me see them specs below!
2012 15 inch MB PRO i7, 16gb ram. Removed optical drive (because who listens to CD’s anymore?! ) in its place installed 750gb hard drive to store just music and what ever else I need stored. Replace original hard with 1Tb SDD to run operating system, apps and such. I’ve had this set up for over 5 years and still running like a champ. Granted doesn’t have Retina display, but I can’t bring my self to selling it to upgrade to a newer MB.
2020 15” HP Spectre x 360. I9, 1tb ssd, 6 core ... I forgot the rest. But it’s a beast thus far.
2020 13in MBP 16gb Ram 1tb storage 2gz intel core i5 intel iris graphis 1.5gb
1. Main computer: 2015 MacBook Pro, i7, 16GB ram running windows 10 via bootcamp,
2. 2020 13 inch MacBook i5 1tb, 16GB ram.
Both run very good, never failed me running virtual DJ and serato.
Using Two dell latitude laptops with an extra hdmi mini monitor for video, I5 processors, both laptops have dual hard drives 1 sdd hard drive for the operating system, (windows7 64 bit, (not a fan of windows10 yet)) and the other is a 500gb mechanical hard drive for storage, Virtual DJ (yep im one of those VDJ guys, I do a lot of Karaoke) 8gb of ram, I backup everything on a 500gb external hard drive works flawless never had any issues as yet. I like solid state hard drives for my operating systems because they have no moving parts and are blazing fast!
Hey Nick, I only found your channel today. This is a great video. So much great info and easy to follow. I love how you divided up the video for us so we can skip to the parts relevant to us. You put a lot of work into this, well done man!
I like your RAM vs HD analogy. I usually tell people your RAM is where files are temporarily sitting on top of your desk while you work on it, and HD is your filing cabinet where your files are stored/saved permanently.
We have to salute this man. Consistently every week and good topics. 🤝🏾‼️
I appreciate that! much more to come!
You’re killing it with the relevant content Nick! Keep it up. Much love from Melbourne!
Thank you bro!!
You're very well-spoken and make things easy to understand. Thanks for this vid.
You're very welcome!
I use Panasonic Toughbook. No problems at all. Solidly built and can take a beating. Good video for us beginners.
Great video as always. The only thing I suggest to add is something I've found very useful - a backlit keyboard. It makes it so much easier to see where you're typing when you're in a dark DJ booth.
Good point!
You are so right that's why I bought the hp wnvyx360
Exactly all the info i need Bro'...! Thanks,man...
Yo this helped a lot! Thank you my dude
Great Video and content as always thanks Nick.
Glad you enjoyed it thank you!!
Dude👊 thank you so much for explaining this so crystal clear than even my 3 year old got it👏💯
Thank you so much! This is a very helpful video ❤
Great Video! Thanks you for the information...
My pleasure!
Hey Bro , thanks for the video and explaining everything. I’m a Old Sckool DJ from the Technics Era, but I’m transitioning into Controllers and Computers . Even though this video is 2 years old , it is very relevant for me transitioning. Thanks so much and keep them coming !
Hey I have a question. I want to get the new 15 inch Mac Book Air for DJing . Can I use that computer for DJing ???
@DJ EXTRODINARE you make a decision yet? I'm deciding between the 15in air and the 14in m2 pro. I know they are both great and have slight differences that makes one better than the other (outside price)
@@bboyle12321 Bro , I’m really still undecided 🤷🏽♂️ even 4 months later! U make a decision yet ??
Very useful information. Thank you!
Great one Nick! Fire!! I'm looking for a new Laptop..BIG HELP! And thanks for not trashing PC's..lol
Happy to help! And see I can be nice lmao
Great topic! Solid info. I'm getting snaps and pops on output. I believe it's coming from the Windows OS and resources on HP laptop. Moving to the MAC. Just could not decide between Pro and Air. Thanks for sharing info!
Exactly what I needed. Thanks
soooooo helpful thank you so much!
What’s up Nick, your videos are very useful and informative. Thank you for helping the DJ community!
I am interested in updating my 2014 MBP. I’d like to get a new one but I know there’s A few things that are still pending to work well with Serato and the DJ world. Have you found out of any updates on which MBP would be there best now? Or is the info in this video good enough still to make this decision.? TIA, Take care!
Thank you for your honest opinion. I'm on the market for a MacBook Pro 16 and looking through the refurbished site to see which one to get. Your tips really helped. Thank you.!
bhphotovideo.com has some good deals on left over macs!
@@NickSpinelli I checked their and the one i want is actually cheaper on Apple's Refurbished site :)
love your channel buying all my gear by your guide
Thanks so much man!
Nick! I just bought the 2021 macbook m1! 16gb and 1tb- next level dj status ?
Yes sir!!! Omw!
Very useful thanks man
Still running a MB Pro from 2011 ;) Works like a charm, upgraded hdd to an SSD and doubled the RAM
As always, killer stuff right here people.
Thanks Lou!
Your facial expressions are entertaining bruhh.😂that evil laugh got me dead bruhh. You earn my sub for that and for the valuable info in this video..
Still DJ with my 2011 13inch Macbook Pro with the last version available on these macbook High Sierra! it is upgrade with a 500SSD and 8gb of ram, but still works perfectly!!!
love it!!
Wow. Such a great video.
It's so unfortunate I can't get any of this computers mentioned above. Due too not beeing boyant at all.
I use an intel celeron windows 10 laptop computer with virtual dj2021.
It still fucks me up in parties and makes me looks like a beginner in my fields after I restart the program often.
Thanks.
This is dj aus j. The first blind dj in Nigeria.
just work hard and grind and all your dreams will come true my brotha!
I love the vids man....... however, recently i got curious to see what happens when you try runnin serato on an AMD processor anf to my surprise it works great i used a ryzen 5 and it worked flawlessly.
This is Awesome
My 2013 Window 8 Laptop i5 still runs perfectly for DJing I decided to buy a new Laptop last year newer i5 perfect timing few months later Serato Stems released. Runs smooth even Stems Analyze on track load. I have no budget for a Mac but I would love to use a Mac
Thanks for doing this one. I am searching for one now. I am looking for I7 8 or 16 gb ram and at least 500 gb ssd
I’m using a 2009 Mac to DJ right this moment! It’s crazy it even turns on let alone runs all the programs I need.
What dj softwares do you use?
Very cool. Super informative
Glad you think so! Thanks again for the ideaRRRR!
You are very welcome.
Been using a mid 2012 MB Pro. 2.9 GHz Intel Core i7. 8gb of RAM 1tb HDD for 6 years now. It is also my everyday computer. It runs Serato flawlessly. When it was brand new Serato video would run flawlessly also but these days the music videos are not as smooth. I definitely need to move my tunes to an external.
niceeeee
thanks nick
We use levano laptops in and 4g ram. These have never crashed and very solid
I have a basic laptop as a backup and then my main DJ machine is a Mac 10 running original Sierra and it runs super smooth
My mac and laptop run with 4gb of ram and i run videos and animated graphics all the time on the TV in front of the setup for Karaoke's etc.
Running late 2013 Mac and still holding strong!
Thanks for the knowledge Nick!!! What about laptop or computer for streaming with OBS ?
🤔🤔
Good video, I'm sure it was hard for you not to trash PCs. I use a gaming laptop and it works great.
Lol it wasn’t tooooo hard
I use a 2011 MacBook Pro 13 inch on Yosemite OS with serato Dj & Scratch Live with a 256 SSD to run computer and I removed the cd bay and put in a 2Tb hard drive to store music with my Rane 62 mixer it works for me and I just brought a 2012 Mack book pro I’m about to beef up for serato Dj pro only!
nice!!!
I’m currently using a Rane one controller with a MacBook Air 2013. Looking to upgrade my laptop and I’m still at a lost of what to purchase. I was told to get an older Mac book pro and update the SSD to a few TB’s.
Would recommend a laptop with a backlit keyboard ideal for clubs and venues where low lighting is present... 👍
Thank you for this tutorial. I thinking about MacBook AIR A1466 i5 - 1.8, 8GB RAM. Will it be ok? Will it not overheat during 12h of mixing???
One for you Nick, a windows model XMG dj15, don't think you can get it in the USA. Real good.
Hello! I just recently came across this video when you’re after you originally posted it, would you say the M1 processor & 10.16/ Big Sur are okay to use now?
Hello !, It is suitable for use with rekordbox or serato to have your music in a hard drive enclosure with SSD memory
Hey nick I think M1 Big Sur is safe with VDJ8 now it works fine I'm thinking if getting rid of My old 2013 it glitches cause I run a large mp4 with stems so it would help to get a 16g ram
Hi Nick. Just Bought the Rane One.
Is the Alienware M15 R5 a good choice?
Hey nick, useful info, it always so for home dj i have new ddj flex 6 gt. Willing to by a all in one desktop. Will it work? What specs of machine? Thank's pls revert back.
What do I need to look for or upgrade so I can analyze more than just for tracks at a time? I saw someone analyzing like 12 or 16 songs at a time.
I use a mid-2010 MacBook Pro 17 with a 1TB SSD, 8GB RAM and a i7 processor with Virtual DJ.
I have 2 macbook pros 2012 13" versions with Catalina and both have the exact same things garageband for recording audio DJ program for DJ'ing same size hard drive and same size Ram what ever one has the other has a copy so if one goes down i just stop the audio recording and take that backup and carry on.
MacBook Pro ( 13-inch 2020 four thunderbolt 3 ports
2 GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i5
16 GB 3733 MHz LPDDR4X
Intel Iris Plus Graphics 1536 MB
Bought 2 at Costco Wholesale just after the M1 Processor was first released.
Running Serato DJ Pro with PIONEER DDJ 1000 SRT ( probably moving to Rekordbox but still on the fence )
2 Satellite RCF ART II 312
2 Subs RCF 705 15”
1 Behringer 18” Eurovolve Sub for a little extra punch on the lows
2 KRK Rokit 5’s for Monitors
In addition for personal house parties a pair of Cerwin Vega XLS-28’s with CV-900 Amp
I’m still stoked about the RCF ART 9 review from Nick, hahahaha.
Do you have any advice for buying a laptop strictly for live streaming DJ sets?
I almost feel insulted since you explained this to me like I'm 5, but that's just how well you described everything lol
Hello , Ok Nick, it’s 2023 and
, I have a question. I’m on a budget, which older Mac Book should I get for DJiing ?
Hi I'm DjSixty9sixty i want to say that I have been using a AMD laptop for 4 years as of now and I have not had any issues. If anything AMD has worked better than Intel processors but I will agree that you need it at least a Ryzen 5,7 or 9. but my AMD Asus laptop is a great one for the money.
Yup it's pretty ignorant to say all DJ software doesn't work on AMD CPUs...
Only Serato has issues and even that are pre Ryzen models.
Hello, what about if i want to stream my DJ Sets while I'm using traktor Pro 3.
What are your recommendations?
Because I do have the pavilion 15 i5 10th gen and the CPU is almost 100%.
And my audio is really bad while im doing the DJ SET
I'm running a ryzen 7 3700x, works fine with VDJ, zero issues
.... You should revamp this video with a more general idea as to where you can start
What you can get up to
What types of tiers of setups you can have
Pc's in the price range
and your guide'll be more Sound
Yo! What about all my music & streaming power? I have 20,000 songs and will stream new music.
Which laptop overall?
can you do speaker reviews like which one to buy like eech level and price points
yes I can!
Another good video, keep them coming, was looking to purchase a second laptop, i heard AMD riyzen 5 an above was better? But gonna stick with getting another the i7. I'm using asus 14inch zenbook.
Was hoping you would mention a bit about best screen size? As when i go on serato settings, it dont show bottom of box unless i scale my laptop down? Lol
Also what are your thoughts on hi res display? Will it slow things down?
Thanks bro, look forward to more videos.✌
A lot of people have been commenting saying the new AMDs work and are great but the problem is the DJ program people don't write the programs supporting these processors and won't help you if you have issues because they don't recommend using AMD. So for me I wouldn't take the risk but maybe talk to someone here in the comments who uses it and they can help better. Screen size is personal preference. I like small screens some people like big. The problem you were having has to do with your actual display settings, make sure they're all good
Serato now does support AMD Ryzen... but they don't specify. If you're using serato dj lite , the first version to use AMD Ryzen is version 1.5.5. If you use DJ pro the first version which is 2.5.5 supports AMD Ryzen.
I have a good 2018 macbook pro Catalina, i7, 16g ram, 2.5 ghz. I use traktor pro 3.6(2022) a traktor kontrol s4 mk3 with 2 turntable stanton T.92. It works, than it doesn't work. Basically its on then off, then on....offI. Im Getting low connection errors from the turntables. What do I need or what am I doing wrong?
Wait. I have big sur (rookie mistake) and it worked without any problems with serato from what I can tell.
I have a Macbook air 2014 i5, 4 ram. Yes I need to upgrade but I'm just starting out as you can tell from that rookie mistake mentioned above.
I’m running a 2019, i9 Intel. 32 gig ram, 1 tb of storage with latest version of sdj pro & Ventura, running stems in real time just fine. I only use it to dj, having no issues, should I update to Sonoma? Or not?
Hey buddy just saw your video and I know this was a yr ago but I'am now looking for a new Mac book that is M1 or M2 are they now compatible with traktor or serato now?
For the 2012 MBP guys what do you think is the best OS to run in terms of stability with serato, upgrades an drivers for all the new controllers out there. I had some issues at a party last night with Yosemite and a pioneer DDJ SZ2. For nothing it would install the drivers successfully. Had to play off some DDJ 1000s then today like nothing happened last nite it installed after the fact without a problem. So I want to upgrade the OS now can't deal with that shit again. What do you recommend.
Does anyone know if they've adapted to the M1 chip yet?
Hey Nick, I’m leaning toward getting a Mac for my DJing. Any recommendations on what I should get around $1200. Also do you have any issue using adapter for the USB ports
This is what I use and have an adapter for usb it runs my RBX-1 lighting as well flawlessly
Well said. I’m in the market to replace my 2015 mbp 16gb ram and 1tb hd. It’s time.
Real quick boss so the apple M1 Chip with 8core Gpu new MacBook Pro would not work with Serato?
I've finally invested in a DDJ-1000. But, my souped up old laptop can't run Rekordbox. I'm considering getting a 2018 MacBook Pro i9. Though I'm hearing that the new M1 chip is going to change all processing. Is it worth waiting for Pioneer/Apple to work out the kinks keeping Big Sur from Rekordbox? Or will an i9 with 16-32gb of RAM be more than enough processing power for a wedding DJ? (I presume someday I'll want to use the lighting features of Rekordbox). Thanks brother. Love your energy
Nice, that's my favorite controller!
Hey Nick , I have a old school 2010 17 inch (bible) MacBook Pro with 8gb ram (dual core i7) running high Sierra with the current serato dj pro to my Rane setup and it works great.
oh shiiiiiit i remmeber those! they made them in white, shit was fresh haha
how did you get high sierra os on a old MacBook, I have one and apple won't let me upgrade the os?
@@pauldickson6688 when high sierra came out I put it on a flash drive.
Have you ever had a crash in the middle of your set? Or annoying system updates?
So glad I ran into this video I have a question, what can you say about HP stream with Celeron processor and 4 GB RAM and 64 GB internal space. I just picked up this computer because it was only $200 I'm trying to use a Pioneer SB3 controller and Serato DJ light for some mobile DJing. Do you think this will work? I hope it will because I already bought it I'd like to hear your thoughts on it also, I can't seem to find an answer to my next question, what about chromebook and pioneer sb3 With some sort of DJ software? I've heard rumors it is possible but I am not sure thank you so much for any help you can give me
Serato does not work with chromebook. Only windows 10-11 or any MacOS running Catalina 10.15 to 11 big sur to 12 montery.. as for processors the minimum is a i3 for Intel... AMD Ryzen or even Apple M1.
Go to best buy and look for a windows computer with a i3 or i5 processor and 8GB RAM.
Hey Nick...my issue is... getting the laptop to have a crisper sound to it internally...not sure if it's a stems issue or what...I stream on a platform and when I go live into say..a second life platform...it sounds like it's all bass or filtered!!! There's nothing in the Dell 15 that shows up as tremble or bass or equalizer...and this is my streaming laptop...I'm still getting this one tweeked for gigs...any suggestions
So I have a dell laptop specs:
Windows 10 Home
Intel core i7
16gb RAM
1TB HDD
I use Serato DJ with a DDJ SX3 and it always crashes on me between 17-23 minutes every single time. I have updated Serato DJ to the newest version I have updated my OS to the latest version but it still crashes on me. I have also optimized my laptop by configuring some device settings and it still crashes. Is there anything I can do to prevent it from crashing?
I have an AMD processor and it WORKS...it does...
Hey Nick I have a apple iPad Pro is Big Suri compatible with my controller as of 2022?
Trying to get my friend setup with some DJ gear but the laptop won't run Sorento. DJ controller is getting dusty I hope you have answers.
Macbook Pro 2015 15" 2.8ghz 1TB I7...The Best👍🏻
Flames
I have my desktop and 2 laptops synced, so any preparation (beatgrids, cue points, new music...) is done on my workstation desktop. The DJ'ing is done on the laptops.
It's much easier to work on a beefy workstation/gaming PC with 32gb RAM and dual 27 inch screens than on a laptop. 😉
love it!!
Hi there, I do the same setup with one workstation for prep and two laptops for DJing. How do you transfer the music files and keep them synced?
@@CognitoTube I have a Nextcloud server running on a NAS. I've edited my Rekordbox settings file to point to the Nextcloud synced folder. So whenever I change something on one computer it syncs to the server and the other computers get those changes. I do need to make sure everything is synced and make sure RB is only active on one PC before using another. But I'm used to it.
@@IanDeVos Wow, that sounds like quite a system, and thanks for providing me with the info. It looks like I will have to do a little more research being on a Mac and using Serato DJ Pro. Have a great one, and thanks again for the response!
Hi Nick! Does Serato wouk with the Big Sur OS now in 2023?
Hey Nick.. what Mac do you use?
Hi Nick ! I’m planning to buy a new computer. Not sure if I should go with M1 processor or Intel 7. A sales person at the apple store who does music production told me not to go with the m1 processor because it won’t work as well compared to intel. He said M1 are good for student/ teachers but not for people who use dj softwares or music production . When I called back , other sales people said that the M1 is just fine ( Serato dj pro is now compatible with M1 processor ). Im getting a bit confused here. As of now I will just be using serato dj pro. Not sure if I’ll be using music production software. It really depends on how good I’ll get at djing and whether I will pursue it or not. So should I go with m1 or intel processors ? Thanks for all your help ! Faa
1 year later what did you go with? My dell pc i5 / 8 gb ram jus conked out on me and I’m confused asf what to get
Yeah I'm using a lenovo IdeaPad 3 with an i3 and it is so frustrating how serato crashes, won't load for like 10 minutes, how it messes up my Beatport link streaming when I'm djing (it will load a 4th of the track and I'm like omg WHY) and now I know. I'm going MacBook pro here soon. Is your comment on the m1 still relevant BTW?🤔 and I know big sur works now that was like the biggest news for the new version of serato
SSD Storage also look into. HHD moving parts. Not good for bass speakers or around sound.
Very true!!
I think I’m about to buy a 2012 MacBook Pro i7, 8gbs ram, 500gb hard drive. Should work flawless for now. That’s coming from my current PC. i5, 12gbs ram, 256gb hard drive.
is the software up to date with windows 11?? i’m looking to buy a ASUS X515 15.6in i5 8GB 256GB
I use 2011 macbook pro runs good for djing never had a problem with it replaced battery hard drive and runs smooth dont need touchbar usb c or any of that a newer computer wont make you better at djing
Nice!
I still use Scratch Live (late ‘12 MBP Mojave) - simplicity and reliability!
Do you know if Mac 2015 on Mac OS 12.7.5 will work with the Rane firmware 1.7? Serato 3.1.4 (pie...lol)
2 HP9470m Elite Book ,i7 16gbRam, 1 for Rekordbox and 1 for Ableton XDJ1000xz + Toraiz SP!6 all via an ethernet (5 port switch) via Ableton Link
Please do a video on tablet for ceremony
Will do!
I run rekordbox on an amd processor and it works perfect. Idk about serato and virtual dj though. Big sur is true though. I tried running rekordbox on it and my controller just would not work.
Macbook air 2020 with 16G ram and 512 ssd or macbook pro 2020 with 8G ram and 512 ssd for djing.... I need to buy one and I don't know, both are the same price for the specs I covered.. 😅✌🏽