djay - DJ App & AI Mixer 4+

This is where it’s at

After quite a number of years of making requests for beat grid saving across the devices, this has been addressed in this update. The developers have also been very responsive, correcting issues with timing on tracks, accepting uploads and testing them to better the algorithm. it’s worked. I realized a lot of my old tracks at timing issues and this new update seems to have sorted them all out. Very happy.

Developer Response ,

Hi Thermoplastic, Thanks for sharing your feedback about saving beatgrids across devices. We're continually improving djay with new features that reflect the feedback we get from djay users like you, so we really appreciate your suggestion. Feel free to reach out to us any time at feedback@algoriddim.com with any additional feedback about this suggestion, or any other general feedback you may have. Cheers, Algoriddim Support

Disappointing

Such a shame to be writing this review after all these years because the app does a lot of things very well. There’s unfortunately one thing that it does quite badly, and it’s so fundamental that it makes the app almost unusable for its purpose of making professional sounding mixes. That thing is the EQ and I had hoped that after all these years some changes would be made (especially with this Pro subscription) but it’s remained the same throughout. The problem is the faders, it’s almost like they’ve been programmed to act in reverse. Trying to subtly drop out a tiny bit of any band results in a drastic cut that is instantly noticeable to the listener. The changes after the initial drastic cut becomes more subtle the lower you drop the fader from unity. This is the opposite of what you want on a dj mixer, unless you’re just trying to make some cheesy mashups and don’t care about how you go about it. This makes it almost impossible to make a seamless mix when you’re trying to delicately balance EQ’s and subtly blend tracks one into another. Part of the problem is that the faders also don’t respond to small inputs when moving them away from unity and seem to just snap to a setting that is always lower than what you are going for.

It’s a shame because this app does a lot of things top notch, but unless the EQ problem is ever sorted, I won’t be able to use it for anything more than messing around.

Awesome software for beginners, enthusiasts or professionals alike

Been using Djay for around a week now after getting an interest in DJing. I have found the lessons very helpful and the features within the app seem very good. I have found Djay to be exceptional when changing the speed and/or key without affecting the other to be really good in terms of producing little artefacts which is usually the case when time-stretching or pitch-scaling audio. Being a beginner, I’m enjoying experimenting with mixes and playing around with the effects. I can seem to be able to do a lot without using a dedicated DJ controller (which I am looking at purchasing down the track).

The app is very easy to use and as a beginner DJ, I’m learning a lot quickly. I also enjoy the feature of being able to isolate vocals, beats or melodies on the fly - further enhancing the quality of what a beginner DJ like myself is able to pull off.

My only gripe with the app is not being able to record my mixes and mashups but I understand it’s a legal/copyright issue and not an issue with the app itself.

Developer Response ,

Hi NerdyGuitarist, Thanks so much for the positive feedback! We're glad that you like djay, and that you've found it a useful tool as a beginner DJ. 🎧 Please consider rating us 5 stars if you feel this app is awesome. Or, if you have any other feedback or suggestions, reach out any time at feedback@algoriddim.com. Happy mixing! Cheers, Algoriddim Support