Jan 14, 2019 djay For iOS is the latest incarnation of Algoriddim’s djay app, and it unifies all other iOS djay versions into one (previously you had djay Pro, djay 2, and so on). It retains the familiar djay look as well as features including two and four-deck mixing, AI-powered Automix and Spotify streaming. Jul 10, 2018 If you have the old official adapter and you need more power for your controller, you can use a powered USB hub in combination with the adapter. Djay Pro or Cross DJ Pro iOS apps. Use your favorite one. It is not essential, but the macOS versions of djay Pro 2 or Cross 3.4 can help a lot. The djay Pro loop controls feature a simple set-up consisting of three buttons: loop length decrease, loop activate, and loop length increase. The loop length is shown in beats, and changing the size halves or doubles, from 1/16th of a beat up to 32 beats. When a loop is active, the loop activate button will turn blue.
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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:
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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).
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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…
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One of the best things about djay For iOS is that it’s got a slick, intuitive interface that makes it easy and intuitive to spin using just your fingers on the touchscreen. However if you’re using the iPad Pro did you know that you can use the Smart Keyboard attachment to access keyboard shortcuts and hotkeys? They give you an extra layer of tactile control, and can be particularly useful for triggering hot cues and setting loop points.
We show you some essential djay keyboard shortcuts in this video, and in the end we explain how to view all the available hotkeys from within the app.
Watch this video on YouTube.
Have you tried DJing using your iPad or iPhone yet? If so, what did you think of it? If not, what’s stopping you from trying it out? Let us know in the comments.