Butt

Butt is a professional music technology utility developed by Daniel Nöthen in Germany, first available in 2008. Broadcast Using This Tool — lightweight, open-source streaming encoder for DJs broadcasting live sets to Icecast and Shoutcast servers.

Butt is completely free and available on Windows, Mac, Linux. As an essential tool in the DJ ecosystem, it addresses specific needs in the music preparation, analysis, or broadcasting workflow that complement primary DJ software.

The tool is designed to integrate into professional DJ workflows, handling specialized tasks that dedicated DJ software may not cover in depth. Butt focuses on delivering reliable, purpose-built functionality that saves DJs time and improves the quality of their preparation and performance.

The application provides a focused, efficient interface for its core functionality, avoiding unnecessary complexity while delivering professional-grade results.

Butt operates efficiently as a local application, providing fast processing and reliable performance without requiring an internet connection for core functionality.

Used by DJs worldwide, Butt from Daniel Nöthen (Germany) has established itself as a valuable addition to the DJ toolkit, serving the community since 2008. It exemplifies how specialized tools complement DJ software to create a complete professional workflow.