MixPad vs Traktor Pro 4

MMixPad8.9Visit Traktor Pro 48.7Visit

Higher score M MixPad #3 in Audio Mixing Software 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit MixPad

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Traktor Pro 4 #5 in Audio Mixing Software 8.7/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Traktor Pro 4

• MixPad fits best

  Affordable multitrack recording and mixing

• Traktor Pro 4 fits best

  Paid four-deck and DVS mixing

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Side by side

Feature	MMixPad 8.9/10 Visit ↗	Traktor Pro 4 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.7
Ranking	#3 in Audio Mixing Software	#5 in Audio Mixing Software
Best for	Affordable multitrack recording and mixing	Paid four-deck and DVS mixing
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	—	$149 one-time
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Windows, macOS
Support	Email, Phone, Community, Docs	Email, Community, Docs
Integrations	4 integrations	5 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business
Features MixPad 0/4 · Traktor Pro 4 1/4
Surround mixing	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Stem separation	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Cloud collaboration	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Live audio input	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Maximum tracks	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Supported platforms	Windows, macOS, iOS/iPadOS, Android	Not checked yet
Export formats	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Unlimited multitrack mixing and recording MIDI, VST/VSTi, effects, and noise reduction Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android coverage	Four-deck mixing with stem separation for drums, bass, instruments, and vocals DVS timecode vinyl support for turntable-based workflows 40+ effects, Remix Decks, Pattern Player, and flexible beatgrids
Cons	Home Edition is limited to 16 tracks VST support requires Master's Edition Advanced features may exceed simple editing needs	No free plan is listed The software supports only Windows and macOS The one-time purchase price is $149
Our verdict	MixPad is multitrack recording and mixing software for musicians, podcasters, voice creators, and audio producers. It supports simultaneous recording of single or multiple tracks, unlimited audio, music, and voice track mixing, and exports… Read the review →	Traktor Pro 4 is desktop DJ software for DJs mixing with controllers, turntables, CDJs, or club-standard mixers. Native Instruments positions it around four-deck mixing, with tools for stems, DVS timecode vinyl, looping, beatjumps,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• MixPad — where it wins

  • Unlimited multitrack mixing and recording
  • MIDI, VST/VSTi, effects, and noise reduction
  • Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android coverage

  Where it doesn't

  • Home Edition is limited to 16 tracks
  • VST support requires Master's Edition
  • Advanced features may exceed simple editing needs

• Traktor Pro 4 — where it wins

  • Four-deck mixing with stem separation for drums, bass, instruments, and vocals
  • DVS timecode vinyl support for turntable-based workflows
  • 40+ effects, Remix Decks, Pattern Player, and flexible beatgrids

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is listed
  • The software supports only Windows and macOS
  • The one-time purchase price is $149

• MMixPad8.9/10 · Free plan

  A flexible freemium mixer for recording, editing, and producing audio across desktop and mobile.

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• Traktor Pro 48.7/10 · Paid

  A paid four-deck and DVS platform with stems, effects, and flexible performance tools.

  Visit Traktor Pro 4Full verdict →