DJay for Mac, iPad and now on the iPhone too!
DJay for Mac, iPad and now on the iPhone too! Posted on: 20.03.2011 by Dj Tykarma I just tested DJay from Algoriddim on the iPhone.It's a (paid) DJ mixing app initially on the Mac and iPad only. It's just been released on the iPhone (for $9.99) and so I gave it a try. I won't provide a full review here but I'll just list what DJay does that other appz of its category can't do: - Very well implemented access to the iPod Library with search - Ultra-fast background import/analysis of the track while audio is playing - Cueing with automatic waveform zoom-in - Automatic and synced crossfader movement for scratching - Automix with AirPlay support All these features make of it, IMHO the first iOS app actually usable in a party. And here's what it lacks: - Support of Traktor/Serato meta-data (a feature already found on other iOS mixing appz like Red Bull BPM) - More flexible pre-listening (currently based on the crossfader position) - The ability to use AirPlay even when Automix is turned off - Some FX (filter, gater and reverb would be just nice) That of course will not replace your professional gear, but it'll certainly help out on an analog input as a backup in case of a computer crash. It can also be used with a wireless audio adapter such as an AudioEngine in order to mix from any place wirelessly. | |
Dj Tykarma 20.03.2011 | I just tested DJay from Algoriddim on the iPhone. It's a (paid) DJ mixing app initially on the Mac and iPad only. It's just been released on the iPhone (for $9.99) and so I gave it a try. I won't provide a full review here but I'll just list what DJay does that other appz of its category can't do: - Very well implemented access to the iPod Library with search - Ultra-fast background import/analysis of the track while audio is playing - Cueing with automatic waveform zoom-in - Automatic and synced crossfader movement for scratching - Automix with AirPlay support All these features make of it, IMHO the first iOS app actually usable in a party. And here's what it lacks: - Support of Traktor/Serato meta-data (a feature already found on other iOS mixing appz like Red Bull BPM) - More flexible pre-listening (currently based on the crossfader position) - The ability to use AirPlay even when Automix is turned off - Some FX (filter, gater and reverb would be just nice) That of course will not replace your professional gear, but it'll certainly help out on an analog input as a backup in case of a computer crash. It can also be used with a wireless audio adapter such as an AudioEngine in order to mix from any place wirelessly. |
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