Algoriddim just launced djay Pro 2, the latest version of its flagship digital DJ software for the Mac. The update adds a splash of artificial intelligence: Automix AI is an advanced automixing feature that uses machine learning to identify mix in / out points in a tune and automatically creates EQ / filter changes to create seamless transitions between songs across genres. djay Pro 2’s Match is another AI-assisted feature that gathers data from Spotify to suggest tunes based on BPM, key, genre, and “danceability”.
Improved library management also makes its way to djay Pro 2: You can now create and edit playlists using music from both your iTunes library and Spotify’s 30 million-plus song catalogue, and filter categories are available to help you quickly zero in on the tracks that you’re looking for. The improved Split Library shows your iTunes, Spotify, Finder and custom playlists side by side.
For DJs who mix with visuals, the new PhotoBeat feature lets you create slideshows that cycle in time with a currently playing song. You just drag any number of photos to a deck, specify the duration, and you’ve got an automated beatmatched slideshow while you DJ.
Graphic tweaks, user interface improvements, and a new audio engine round out the highlights of djay Pro 2, among other spec bumps under the hood.
I have a question. I am using djay pro 2 on mac. Also, I own Spotify premium account and have downloaded some of the playlists for offline use. I know that I cannot use Spotify resource from djay pro 2 without the internet. The question is next: If I am connected to the internet but playing S. Dec 24, 2016 Algoriddim’s djay Pro has Spotify built in so you can DJ with a choice of millions of tracks. So why, asks our reader today, can’t you then record those mixes? Digital DJ Tips reader Germain writes: “Question: I want to record a mix using music from a Spotify playlist in Algoriddim’s djay Pro software. Move From Tidal to djay Pro – Video Tutorial. Alternative method to transfer playlists and tracks from Tidal to djay Pro: Select source service as Tidal; Select playlists you want to copy; Choose CSV file as destination service; Select source as just saved CSV; Select destination service as djay Pro; This method allows to backup all your music data to CSV file and use it anytime to import to djay Pro. Step 1 Download and install Spotify app, then sign up if you have not. Step 2 Create a new playlist. Click File - New Playlist to create a new playlist and rename it. Step 3 Add music to playlist. You can search for the music on Spotify that relates to the party you’re DJing. App Data: /Music/djay Pro 2/ This folder contains the following data:. Djay Media Library: playlists, history, queue, as well as all per-song metadata like cue points and loop regions. Backups: automatic backups of 'djay Media Library'. Key Bindings: custom keyboard shortcut sets.
It’s been almost three years since we first reviewed djay Pro for the Mac. We loved its look, simplicity and then-innovative Spotify integration, and it’s nice to see the app continue to grow and mature, fine tuning its core and adding AI-assisted / data-driven options to its feature set. At the moment, it’s the only laptop DJ app for the Mac that lets you spin with tunes off of Spotify, and having the ability to create unified iTunes and Spotify playlists brings us closer to the “DJ streaming library” scenario, though it’s we’re still a ways off from that becoming a reality. Regardless, djay Pro 2 seems to be a step in the right direction thanks to its streaming integration, Automix AI and Match features, and unified playlisting.
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• djay Pro 2 for Mac is available now at a time-limited price of US$39. Grab your free trial here, and check the djay Pro 2 site for more details.
Have you tried djay Pro yet? What do you think of spinning tunes from Spotify? Have you had any experience with it yet? What was it like? Share your thoughts with us below.
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Digital DJ Tips reader Germain writes: “Question: I want to record a mix using music from a Spotify playlist in Algoriddim’s djay Pro software. There is no record button when you use the Spotify library in djay Pro. I am wondering if anyone can help? I have a MacBook Pro and I have a WeGO Controller.”
Digital DJ Tips says:
This often baffles DJs when trying to record a mix they’re performing using music from Spotify in djay Pro (or other streaming services in other software, the other big one being Pulselocker in Serato DJ or the same service in Rekordbox DJ).
While DJ software nowadays is starting to incorporate streaming services, the issue is that the licences under which they are permitted to use music from streaming services forbid the recording of those performances.
It’s something that we can see not being a restriction at some point in the future when streaming services become the mainstream and owning music becomes an oddity, but for now, it’s there in the small print – which is why the buttons aren’t enabled. And while there are convoluted ways around it, it is currently illegal to do so.
Have you encountered this problem? What are your views on it? A bit silly nowadays, or do you understand why it happens? Share your thoughts below…