Beginning in 2006 Algoriddim began developing professional-grade DJ software for the Mac. By 2011 Steve Jobs was using djay for iPad to demonstrate that mobile devices are not just about consuming content, but creating things. Now, Algoriddim is bringing its award-winning software to Android phones and tablets.
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Beginning in 2006 Algoriddim began developing professional-grade DJ software for the Mac. By 2011 Steve Jobs was using djay for iPad to demonstrate that mobile devices are not just about consuming content, but creating things. Now, Algoriddim is bringing its award-winning software to Android phones and tablets.
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Using the app
Apr 19, 2017 The new Algoriddim djay Pro app for Windows 10 ($139.00 at Microsoft Store), with its support for Microsoft's Surface Dial and the new Surface Studio all-in-one PC, fulfills those needs. Djay Pro 2 is the next generation of Algoriddim's multiple award-winning DJ software. Its unique, modern interface is built around a sophisticated integration with iTunes and Spotify, giving you instant access to millions of songs. Djay transforms your Android device into a full-featured DJ system. Seamlessly integrated with your music library, djay gives you direct access to all the music on your device, plus millions of songs.
The app is easy to pick up and start messing with. You can tap the music note above one of the digital platters to add a song on each platter. The needle moves responsively, letting you skip ahead in the track like a real record. Swiping over the record allows you to scratch it against the needle or scan through the track.
The side bars next to the platters adjust the BPM, which can also be set manually by tapping the BPM at the top and then tapping to the beat. Pressing Sync sets the track to the BPM of the other to allow for a more seamless transition between songs with different beats. Below the BPM levels you can set the levels for the low, mid, and high levels of the track as well as the gain, add different effects on top of the track, set loops, and add cue points. When a track ends the app transitions the volume from one track to another automatically.
Most of the time I found myself setting up a playlist using Automix, which automatically selects tracks to add and transitions between them. This is perfect if you have a bunch of tracks on your phone that you want to just play in the background, sort of like Genius on iTunes. The app also includes transition tracks like sirens and scratches to transition between songs differently.
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Just using the app on your phone is incredible, but for professionals it takes on a whole new level when you realize that you can use this app with professional DJ equipement like the Reloop Beatpad. With the reloop you get physical controls for music playback, play different effects, and a jog wheel to browse through tracks. Combined with the Beatpad, djay distinguishes itself as a true professional's tool with incredible portability.
