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Traktor Pro 4 vs Z-Maestro
Both stand on audio mixing software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Paid MacWindows
Traktor Pro 4 combines four decks with stem separation and DVS support in a single paid plan. Its Mac and Windows coverage suits setups using those platforms.
Visit Traktor Pro 4 Free plan Windows
Z-Maestro offers a free, restricted plan and a one-time Pro license for commercial use. Its listed Windows support is limited to older operating system versions, so check compatibility before choosing it.
Visit Z-MaestroThe facts
| Traktor Pro 4 | Z-Maestro | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac, Windows | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Traktor Pro 4: $149, paid once | See the plans |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | native-instruments.com | z-sys.org |
| On audio mixing software | #27 of 28 | #23 of 28 |
Traktor Pro 4: what it does well
- Four-deck operation
- Stem separation included
- DVS timecode vinyl support
- Pattern Player and Ozone Maximizer
- Runs on Mac and Windows
What to know first
- No free plan
- One-time price is 149.00 USD
- No other platforms listed
Z-Maestro: what it does well
- Free Lite plan available
- Accepts live audio input
- Exports MP3, WMA, WAV, OGG Vorbis, and MIDI
- Pro includes future versions
What to know first
- Lite is limited to three tracks
- Lite is for non-commercial use only
- No surround mixing
- Listed support is limited to Windows XP, Vista, and 7
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