{"id":1212,"date":"2023-12-04T19:04:46","date_gmt":"2023-12-04T19:04:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/?p=1212"},"modified":"2026-01-06T17:16:31","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T16:16:31","slug":"ram-memory-dj-software","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/articles\/ram-memory-dj-software","title":{"rendered":"How much RAM for DJing 2026 &#8211; performance tests"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"simpletoc-title\">Table of Contents<\/h2>\n<style>html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }<\/style><ul class=\"simpletoc-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#2-types-of-dj-software\">2 types of DJ software<\/a>\n\n\n<ul><li>\n<a href=\"#traditional-dj-software\">Traditional DJ software<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#live-performance-software\">Live performance software<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li><a href=\"#performance-tests\">Performance tests<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#too-little-memory\">Too little memory?<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#apple-think-different\">Apple? Think different!<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a>\n\n\n<ul><li>\n<a href=\"#read-more\">Read more<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-types-of-dj-software\">2 types of DJ software<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>People regularly confuse Music Production and DJing.<br>Both expertises use vastly different software, with <strong>vastly different RAM memory requirements<\/strong>.<br>If you are confused as well, you might want to read up on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/articles\/difference-dj-music-producer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the difference between a music producer and a dj<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"traditional-dj-software\">Traditional DJ software<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>The typical DJ software is software that allows you to mix music from one deck to another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;m talking about software like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/articles\/rekordbox-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rekordbox<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/articles\/serato-review\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/articles\/serato-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Serato<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/articles\/virtual-dj-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Virtual DJ<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/articles\/traktor-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Traktor<\/a> etc.<br>This type of software requires far <strong>less memory<\/strong> than live performance software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69dfc4e5a9181&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69dfc4e5a9181\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"508\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ram-for-djing-rekordbox-performance-mode-960x508.webp\" alt=\"Rekordbox performance mode\" class=\"wp-image-1218\" style=\"width:773px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ram-for-djing-rekordbox-performance-mode-960x508.webp 960w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ram-for-djing-rekordbox-performance-mode-300x159.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ram-for-djing-rekordbox-performance-mode-150x79.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ram-for-djing-rekordbox-performance-mode-768x406.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ram-for-djing-rekordbox-performance-mode.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rekordbox in Performance-Mode<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, when you use the DJ software only to prepare the music (prepare, put in on a USB drive to use it as a medium to put in a Pioneer CDJ or Denon SC) you can do with even <strong>less memory<\/strong> in your computer.<br>You don&#8217;t need to apply effects when preparing.<br>And when your computer is a bit slower during preparing and stutters once in a while &#8230; you are the only one to experience it.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"live-performance-software\">Live performance software<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>There is also live performance software, with which a DJ builds a song live from different stems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This type of software is very close to music production software, and therefore <strong>requires more RAM<\/strong>.<br>Some music production software has the live-performance element even integrated: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ableton.com\/en\/live\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ableton Live<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.presonus.com\/\">Studio One<\/a>.<br>Some standalone live performance software is for example: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/mainstage\/\">Apple MainStage<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69dfc4e5a99a4&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69dfc4e5a99a4\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized is-style-default wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"507\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ram-for-djing-abletonlive-live-mode-960x507.webp\" alt=\"Ableton Live (live mode)\" class=\"wp-image-1217\" style=\"width:753px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ram-for-djing-abletonlive-live-mode-960x507.webp 960w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ram-for-djing-abletonlive-live-mode-300x159.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ram-for-djing-abletonlive-live-mode-150x79.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ram-for-djing-abletonlive-live-mode-768x406.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ram-for-djing-abletonlive-live-mode.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ableton Live in Live-mode<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With live performance software you are able to play the keyboard during a gig for example.<br>This means that the sound needs to be rendered live, but also the effects (like reverb) need to be rendered live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Especially sample based instruments (like Native Instruments Kontakt) are very memory intensive, but not CPU intensive.<br>Every sample for every note has to be loaded into memory.<br>It&#8217;s not unthinkable, that you have loaded multiple instruments to be able to switch quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Synth instruments are heavy in the CPU, but not on the memory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is an incredibly time sensitive task for the computer.<br>If a computer misses a frame with music (because it can&#8217;t process the data quick enough), you will hear an audible stutter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 1.6rem\">Free DJ tips in your inbox?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a bonus gift I will send you a <strong>FREE <\/strong>E-book on how to kick-off your DJ career!<\/p>\n\n\n<!-- MailerLite Universal -->\n<script>\n(function(m,a,i,l,e,r){ m['MailerLiteObject']=e;function f(){\nvar c={ a:arguments,q:[]};var r=this.push(c);return \"number\"!=typeof r?r:f.bind(c.q);}\nf.q=f.q||[];m[e]=m[e]||f.bind(f.q);m[e].q=m[e].q||f.q;r=a.createElement(i);\nvar _=a.getElementsByTagName(i)[0];r.async=1;r.src=l+'?v'+(~~(new Date().getTime()\/1000000));\n_.parentNode.insertBefore(r,_);})(window, document, 'script', 'https:\/\/static.mailerlite.com\/js\/universal.js', 'ml');\n\nvar ml_account = ml('accounts', '1691580', 't0j5q7h5d7', 'load');\n<\/script>\n<!-- End MailerLite Universal -->\n\n<div class=\"ml-form-embed\"\n  data-account=\"1691580:t0j5q7h5d7\"\n  data-form=\"6052713:y7m2e8\">\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"performance-tests\">Performance tests<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Enough theory, let&#8217;s test it in practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69dfc4e5aac3a&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69dfc4e5aac3a\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"507\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ram-for-djing-rekordbox-performance-mode-memory-usage-960x507.webp\" alt=\"memory usage rekordbox performance mode\" class=\"wp-image-1283\" style=\"width:769px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ram-for-djing-rekordbox-performance-mode-memory-usage-960x507.webp 960w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ram-for-djing-rekordbox-performance-mode-memory-usage-300x159.webp 300w, 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.5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Rekordbox Performance Mode<\/strong>: uses 1.3 GB, 1.8 GB during analyzing. (click to enlarge)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69dfc4e5ab28e&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69dfc4e5ab28e\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"507\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ram-for-djing-rekordbox-export-mode-memory-usage-960x507.webp\" alt=\"rekordbox ram memory export mode\" class=\"wp-image-1296\" style=\"width:773px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ram-for-djing-rekordbox-export-mode-memory-usage-960x507.webp 960w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ram-for-djing-rekordbox-export-mode-memory-usage-300x159.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ram-for-djing-rekordbox-export-mode-memory-usage-150x79.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ram-for-djing-rekordbox-export-mode-memory-usage-768x406.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ram-for-djing-rekordbox-export-mode-memory-usage.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Rekordbox in Export mode<\/strong>: uses 1.3 GB. (click to enlarge)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69dfc4e5abd20&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69dfc4e5abd20\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"507\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ram-for-djing-enginedj-memory-usage-960x507.webp\" alt=\"Denon engine dj memory usage\" class=\"wp-image-1323\" style=\"width:774px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ram-for-djing-enginedj-memory-usage-960x507.webp 960w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ram-for-djing-enginedj-memory-usage-300x159.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ram-for-djing-enginedj-memory-usage-150x79.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ram-for-djing-enginedj-memory-usage-768x406.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ram-for-djing-enginedj-memory-usage.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Engine DJ<\/strong>: uses only 600 MB. (click to enlarge)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69dfc4e5ac7ee&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69dfc4e5ac7ee\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"517\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ram-for-djing-serato-memory-usage-960x517.webp\" alt=\"Serato DJ memory usage\" class=\"wp-image-1367\" style=\"width:774px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ram-for-djing-serato-memory-usage-960x517.webp 960w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ram-for-djing-serato-memory-usage-300x162.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ram-for-djing-serato-memory-usage-150x81.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ram-for-djing-serato-memory-usage-768x413.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ram-for-djing-serato-memory-usage.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Serato DJ Pro<\/strong>: uses 5 GB. (click to enlarge)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69dfc4e5ad112&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69dfc4e5ad112\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"497\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ram-for-djing-traktor-memory-usage-960x497.webp\" alt=\"Traktor memory usage\" class=\"wp-image-1414\" style=\"width:775px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ram-for-djing-traktor-memory-usage-960x497.webp 960w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ram-for-djing-traktor-memory-usage-300x155.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ram-for-djing-traktor-memory-usage-150x78.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ram-for-djing-traktor-memory-usage-768x397.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ram-for-djing-traktor-memory-usage.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Traktor<\/strong>: uses 1GB (click to enlarge)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69dfc4e5adbb3&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69dfc4e5adbb3\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"520\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ram-for-djing-virtualdj-memory-usage-960x520.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1738\" style=\"width:777px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ram-for-djing-virtualdj-memory-usage-960x520.webp 960w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ram-for-djing-virtualdj-memory-usage-300x163.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ram-for-djing-virtualdj-memory-usage-150x81.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ram-for-djing-virtualdj-memory-usage-768x416.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/ram-for-djing-virtualdj-memory-usage.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Virtual DJ: uses 1.800 GB. (click to enlarge)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember that, the DJ software is not the only software running on your computer.<br>You need to have some memory left for other programs and the operating system itself to perform other tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For nice smooth operation I would recommend to have at least 4GB to spare.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"too-little-memory\">Too little memory?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>What happens if you are a &#8216;bad boy&#8217; and have too little memory?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When the computer is short on memory, it starts swapping memory to your internal storage (Hard Disk or SSD).<br>Because memory is always faster than storage (especially a Hard Disk), this slows down your computer.<br>Therefore your computer might feel sluggish and unresponsive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This can be a huge problem during a DJ gig, because your music might start to stutter.<br>But when your computer is a bit sluggish when you are managing your music library at home, it doesn&#8217;t matter that much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 1.6rem\">Free DJ tips in your inbox?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a bonus gift I will send you a <strong>FREE <\/strong>E-book on how to kick-off your DJ career!<\/p>\n\n\n<!-- MailerLite Universal -->\n<script>\n(function(m,a,i,l,e,r){ m['MailerLiteObject']=e;function f(){\nvar c={ a:arguments,q:[]};var r=this.push(c);return \"number\"!=typeof r?r:f.bind(c.q);}\nf.q=f.q||[];m[e]=m[e]||f.bind(f.q);m[e].q=m[e].q||f.q;r=a.createElement(i);\nvar _=a.getElementsByTagName(i)[0];r.async=1;r.src=l+'?v'+(~~(new Date().getTime()\/1000000));\n_.parentNode.insertBefore(r,_);})(window, document, 'script', 'https:\/\/static.mailerlite.com\/js\/universal.js', 'ml');\n\nvar ml_account = ml('accounts', '1691580', 't0j5q7h5d7', 'load');\n<\/script>\n<!-- End MailerLite Universal -->\n\n<div class=\"ml-form-embed\"\n  data-account=\"1691580:t0j5q7h5d7\"\n  data-form=\"6052713:y7m2e8\">\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"apple-think-different\">Apple? Think different!<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>There is a difference between an Apple computer and a Windows PC when it comes to memory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apple&#8217;s M-processors are so called SOC&#8217;s (System on a Chip), meaning that the RAM is integrated on the chip.<br>This has the benefit of the RAM being quicker. <br>But, you can never expand memory later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>System On A Chip also means that the graphics card shares its memory with the system.<br>In other words: some of the system memory is used for displaying graphics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When Apple says: 16GB of memory, they mean: all memory combined.<br>In all fairness, cheap PCs and cheap laptops use this &#8220;cheap&#8221; trick to make things seem nice on paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In my PC, the graphics card has already 16GB of memory, on top of 64GB of system memory.<br>Luckily, for DJing you don&#8217;t need 16GB of video memory, only a tiny fraction of that (how much depends of the software, see my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/articles\/best-dj-software-apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dj software overview<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, when you choose an Apple, always choose more memory than you think you&#8217;ll need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can read more in my article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/articles\/mac-or-pc-for-djing\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/articles\/mac-or-pc-for-djing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mac VS PC for DJing<\/a> if you want to know the pros and cons of both operating systems.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n<p><strong>8GB of memory will be enough for most straight-up dj software like Rekordbox, djay pro, Virtual DJ, Traktor, Engine DJ etc, except Serato<br>If you only prepare your DJ set on Rekordbox, 4GB might be enough like I showed earlier.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>16GB would be recommended for Serato<\/strong>, for any other software it is an overkill for Windows computers (but recommended for Macs because you can&#8217;t expand later).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>16GB would be recommended when you do video, generate visuals or use stems.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For live performance software (StageLight, Ableton Live etc) I would recommend at least 16GB<\/strong>, but preferably even more.<br>For macs: choose 32GB or more because you can never expand later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In summary:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>DJ software (prepare only): 4GB, 8GB on Mac<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DJ software (performing): 8GB, 16GB on Mac<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Serato: 16GB<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Live performance software: 16GB (preferably more for reverb effects and sample based instruments, especially on Apple computers)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"read-more\">Read more<\/h3>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/articles\/computer-djing-buying-guide\">Laptop for DJing buying guide<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/articles\/optimize-computer-for-djing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Optimize your computer for DJing<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/\">NEXT: Best processor for DJing<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 1.6rem\">Rekordbox hard?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t worry, I created a step-by-step video training to teach you <strong>all <\/strong>the ins and outs of Rekordbox.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/course\/rekordbox\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/banner-v1_rekordbox_course.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/banner-v1_rekordbox_course.webp 1080w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/banner-v1_rekordbox_course-300x69.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/banner-v1_rekordbox_course-960x222.webp 960w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/banner-v1_rekordbox_course-150x35.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/banner-v1_rekordbox_course-768x178.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents 2 types of DJ software Traditional DJ software Live performance software Performance tests Too little memory? 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