VirtualDJ vs Waves eMotion LV1
VirtualDJ
virtualdj.com
Waves eMotion LV1
waves.comSide by side
| Figure | VirtualDJ | Waves eMotion LV1 |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $4/mo | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 6 | 3 |
| Spec score · Audio Mixing Software | 8.7 (#4) | 7.3 (#20) |
| Founded | 1996 | 1992 |
| Headquarters | Dubai, UAE | Tel Aviv, Israel |
| Support | The Business license includes business-critical support, personal concierge, and direct mobile text support; the site also offers a technical-support forum and support team. | Waves lists technical support, a knowledge base, FAQs, documentation, and phone support seven days a week for LV1 Classic. |
| What it does | VirtualDJ is desktop software for mixing audio, video and karaoke tracks, usable with or without DJ hardware. | eMotion LV1 is a live sound mixing platform offered as software licenses for modular systems and as the LV1 Classic hardware console. |
Plans
VirtualDJ
- FreeFree
- Home$4 a month
- HOME$4 a month
- VDJ Pro$19 a month
- VDJ PRO$19 a month
- Business$99 a month
Waves eMotion LV1
- eMotion LV1 Live Mixer – 16 Stereo Channels$1,399, paid once
- eMotion LV1 Live Mixer – 32 Stereo Channels$1,699, paid once
- eMotion LV1 Live Mixer – 64 Stereo Channels$1,999, paid once
In their own words
VirtualDJ
VirtualDJ is DJ software for mixing and performing, for users ranging from beginners to professional DJs. Its live-stems feature separates vocals, instruments, kicks, and hi-hats in real time for mashups, remixes, and transitions. The software mixes audio and video, supports karaoke playback, and includes video effects, transitions, and on-screen graphics. It advertises plug-and-play support for more than 300 controllers and supports DVS equipment. Broadcasting options include Shoutcast and Icecast radio, PC-to-PC broadcasts, podcast streaming, and video broadcasts to social platforms. VirtualDJ also describes streaming support for SoundCloud and Deezer, plus Ableton Link and ReWire integrations. Subscription catalogs cover DJ audio, karaoke, and music videos; cached songs can be played offline while a subscription is active. Dedicated iOS and Android remote apps connect over a local network. The free license is for nonprofessional use without professional equipment. HOME costs $4 per month; VDJ PRO costs $19 per month, and Business costs $99 per month.
Waves eMotion LV1
Waves eMotion LV1 has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.