Whenever people ask what is the best VJ software, our answer is… it depends on what you need. Are you a beginner? Do you want something interactive? Are you going to design for a big event? VJ programs today have many different features, and it depends a lot on what you want to present.
We are building a list with all software and personal opinions, so you don't have to download each one ;) .
VDMX
Review: VDMX is currently the program that we most use for our projections, it has a modular interface, automation, and control, it works well with videos and the production of quartz animations.
Site: https://vidvox.net
Price: 349 USD (199 USD Educational)
Compatibility: Win/Mac
Pros:
- Good video render performance
- A lot of natives effects
- DMX control
Cons:
- Se você tem um desktop bagunçado as janelas flutuantes
- Some variables you can't control
- Bad visual interface
- Only MAC
Resolume Avenue/Arena
Review: Resolume is one of the most used VJ software on the market, perfect for beginners, its simple interface makes learning easier.
Site: https://resolume.com
Price: 299 EUR
Compatibility: Win/Mac
Pros:
- Easy for beginners
- Big community users
Cons:
- Low configuration
- No interface configuration
Visualz Studio
Review: Visualz Studio is a simple and very easy to use software, created by developers working in the audio industry, focus on audio feedback to combine the music peaks with video effects.
Site: https://www.visualzstudio.com
Price: Free or 48 Yearly $
Compatibility: Win/Mac
Pros:
- Easy for beginners
- Easy to set up
- Audio Reactive
Cons:
- Don't support some video files (.mov)
- No interface configuration
Future Reviews:
Arkaos Grand VJ / Grand VJ XT
Site: https://www.arkaos.com
Price: 299 EUR Lifetime / 399 EUR Lifetime
Compatibility: Win/Mac
Pros:
- Effects thumbnail preview
- Easy to set up
- Easy to beginners
- BPM synchronization
Cons:
- Bad visual interface
CoGe VJ
Site: https://imimot.com/cogevj/
Price: 129 US$ one computer / 189 US$ three computers
Compatibility: Mac
HeavyM
Site: https://www.heavym.net
Price: HeavyM 2 Lite 299 US$ / HeavyM 2 Pro 599 US$
Compatibility: Win/Mac
Millumin
Site: https://www.millumin.com/v4/index.php
Price: 399 EUR Lifetime
Compatibility: Mac
MixEmergency
Site: http://www.inklen.com/mixemergency
Price: 199 US$
Compatibility: Mac
Modul8
Site: http://www.garagecube.com/modul8/
Price: 239 EUR 2 Computers
Compatibility: Mac
NotchVFX
Site: https://www.notch.one
Price: 99 EUR Base Monthly / 189 EUR Pro Monthly
Compatibility: Win
Painting with Light
Site: https://www.bigfug.com/software/painting-with-light/
Price: Free
Compatibility: Win
Synthesia Live
Site: https://synesthesia.live
Price: 99 US$ Standart Lifetime / 299 US$ Pro Lifetime
Compatibility: Mac
Visution
Site: https://visution.com
Price: On Request
Compatibility: Win
VPT
Site: https://hcgilje.wordpress.com/vpt/
Price: Free
Compatibility: Win/Mac
VUO
Site: https://vuo.org
Price: Free/ 299 US$
Compatibility: Mac
VVVV
Site: https://vvvv.org
Price: Free / 500 EUR Comercial-use
Compatibility: Win