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We’d highly recommend investing in an expanded SSD, which can be upgraded up-to 2TB, as the lack of ports can make external storage a hassle.

The base level Air is a little lacking in storage too, starting at just 256GB. More complex setups might require an additional hub/adapter.

If you plan on using a single controller with a built-in interface this shouldn’t be a problem, although you may need to source a USB 4 cable if your DJ controller doesn’t include one in the box. The MacBook Air’s most significant downside is its lack of ports, as it comes with just two Thunderbolt/USB 4 ports, one of which is needed for power. The battery life – up to 18hrs – is impressive too, which is handy for travelling DJs spending a lot of time in airports, on trains or hanging out backstage. We’ve used a variety of music-making tools in both formats and found things generally seamless and stable in both situations.įor touring DJs and musicians, the best selling point of the MacBook Air is its slim profile and light weight. Several major DJ applications already run natively on the M1 chip, including Serato Pro and rekordbox DJ, and those that aren’t yet updated can make use of Apple’s Rosetta 2 translation tool. While not quite as powerful as the more expensive MacBook Pro models, the base level of 8GB RAM and new M1 chip – with 8‑core CPU, 7‑core GPU and 16‑core Neural Engine – is more than up-to the job of running any major DJ app. When it comes to a balance of power, reliability and portability, Apple’s latest generation MacBook Air hits the sweet spot for DJ use. No fan could limit performance for advanced apps