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Best format for DJing (MP3 VS WMA)

Discussion in 'DJing, Mixing and Production Discussions' started by Andy, Aug 28, 2015.


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  1. Andy
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    WMA has a bigger file size but i hear it has better quality than MP3'S. I also hear that WMA's dont work good on programs like Serato & VDJ. Safe to use WMA or stick to MP3?
     
    Andy, Aug 28, 2015


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  2. ranjitno1
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    mp3 always play better
     
    ranjitno1, Aug 29, 2015


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    Stick with mp3
     
    socajam, Aug 31, 2015


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  4. Reggie67
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    I agree mp3 is the best format to start djing with it plays better than using wma files
     
    Reggie67, Aug 31, 2015


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    MP3, also WAV is good but much bigger file size.
     
    kjoo6, Sep 1, 2015


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  6. DJ_Ryan
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    mp3 is more versatile, as it plays with serato. wma does not.
     
    DJ_Ryan, Sep 6, 2015


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    Mp3 has more versatile effects and better quality
     
    DJMarky, Sep 6, 2015


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    well you can get a codec for seroto etc but wma vs mp3 to me i don't really hear much of a difference but stick with mp3 if you cant get a codec
     
    Dj Fresh (Bryan S), Sep 25, 2015


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    High quality MP3 works fine for me all the time. Important to listen to your music before dont just download it analyze and them play a party and be like wow that sounds like crap cuz its probably just a bad mp3 file which could have been solved by just downloading a better copy of the song.

    If you want to go higher end for studio recordings go with WAV lossless or AAC formats. Both compatible with Serato.
     
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    Johnnie Walker, Sep 26, 2015


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    MP3 has vast compatibility.
     
    usm01, Sep 26, 2015


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  11. Torontobrotha
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    mp3 all the way
     
    Torontobrotha, Nov 5, 2015


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  12. Musicoholic
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    mp3 is the most go to and easy nowadays for anything
     
    Musicoholic, Nov 6, 2015


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  13. supabeagle
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    mp3 is always the best format. it saves you space at the end of the day
     
    supabeagle, Nov 11, 2015


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  14. el jefe
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    yep mp3 preferably 320kbps for decent sound quality
     
    el jefe, Feb 22, 2016


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