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Lesser-known Mac DJ app MegaSeg has become the first DJ app that lets you DJ with all your music in iTunes – whether that’s your own music files or music you’ve added to your library as part of an Apple Music subscription.

Dec 12, 2017 djay Pro 2 for Mac sports a modernized user interface with advanced music analysis tools, a unified music library bringing all your music in one place, single-deck mode for preparing cues, machine learning-powered auto-mixing mode, beat-matched photo visualization, a bunch of new beats, samples and other content, plus tons more. What's new in this version. We’re excited to introduce a major update, free to all existing djay Pro for Windows users. You can now access SoundCloud’s extensive music catalog to discover and mix millions of underground and premium tracks, and TIDAL integration offers millions of tracks in prestine sound quality!

This development blurs to the point of it not mattering the distinction between music you own and music you effectively “rent” via Apple Music – at least for MegaSeg users who manage their music in iTunes.

And while MegaSeg is not a mainstream player among our audience (it’s nonetheless a long-standing program, majoring on audio and video mixing and music automation for hospitality, radio and so on – although it does have features aimed at mobile and club DJs), notwithstanding any legal or licensing issues this could be the start of a similar change across all DJ programs.

Were this to happen, it could even herald iTunes coming in from the cold (having become increasingly less appealing as a music management choice for DJs – thanks in part to its clunky integration of Apple Music, alongside the general bloat it has suffered over the years).

So what exactly has changed?

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Tracks you add to your iTunes library from Apple Music (remember, the Apple Music streaming service is built right in to iTunes, unlike standalone services like Spotify) show right there in iTunes, alongside your local music – which for consumers is great. (Indeed, we predict most consumers won’t even bother buying music very soon.)

Apple Music also offers you the choice of downloading your favourite tracks from the streaming service to your local iTunes copy, so you can play them without being connected to the internet.

This latter feature would potentially be perfect for DJs wanting to play such music, because once they’re there in iTunes, to all intents and purposes, they are no different from bought tracks (as long as you keep up your Apple Music subscription, of course).

The trouble is, that’s where the good news ends for DJs, as those Apple Music tracks simply don’t show in DJ apps, meaning you can’t play them there (it’s even that way in Algoriddim’s DJ apps, despite that company being very close to Apple). And while some DJ apps do have streaming service built in (Serato DJ and rekordbox DJ have Pulselocker, the aforementioned Algoriddim goes with Spotify), it’s not as convenient for DJs who already have and use iTunes for local music.

So what’s changed is that MegaSeg treats those Apple Music tracks just like local music – they are right there alongside your local tracks in the software’s library.

And while we haven’t had a chance to test this yet, MegaSeg’s developer tells us: “Yes, MegaSeg can play downloaded Apple Music tracks. We’re working on tighter integration, but it’s very workable.”

Would you like to see a similar function integrated into your choice of DJ software? Are you a MegaSeg user who uses this feature? Please let us know your thoughts in the comments.

Are you Ready to bring your next party to a whole new level? Then, go and download this week’s Apple iTunes Store App of the week – djay 2 App – available as FREE download for the Apple iOS platform for Apple iPhone, Apple iPad and now the Apple Watch!

djay is featured as the Apple iTunes Editor Choice and ranked the number one DJ App for both the Apple and Android devices with an Apple Design Award. The app transforms your iPad or iPhone into a full-featured DJ system. This simple yet powerful app seamlessly integrates with both iTunes music libraries and Spotify thus, providing direct access to all your favorite songs and playlists. Check out all the Screenshots and all the features – download the djay2 app today and own it forever.

The djay 2 app empowers you to perform live, record mixes on–the–go, or enable Automix mode and the djay app will create a seamless mix for you automatically. No matter your experience with music, a professional DJ or a beginner who just loves to play with music, djay offers you the most intuitive yet powerful DJ experience with great layouts for all the iOS devices including the Apple Watch, iPad, iPad Mini, iPod and iPhone.

Checkout the algoriddim GmbH Support Site for more info on djay 2 app including the 16 FAQ’s and the djay user Guide

djay Features & Highlights

• iTunes music library integration
• Spotify integration (requires Spotify Premium and internet connection, FREE 7 day trial is available for djay 2 users)

djay 2 app for iPhone

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• Mixer, Tempo, Pitch-Bend, Filter and EQ controls
• Audio FX: Flanger, Phaser, Echo, Gate, Bit Crusher
• FX Expansion Packs powered by Sugar Bytes (over 30 additional audio effects available via In-App Purchase)
• Looping & Cue Points
• Colored HD Waveforms™
• Live Recording (iTunes only)
• Sampler with included sound packs by Snoop Dogg, DJ QBert, Milk & Sugar, and more
• Single Deck Mode
• Pre-Cueing with headphones (using Griffin DJ Cable or multi-channel audio interface)
• Advanced time-stretching (Key Lock)
• Key Detection and Matching (requires iPad Air or iPad mini with Retina display, or better)
• Automatic beat detection
• Auto-Gain
• iCloud integration to sync metadata
• iTunes Store integration
• Support for Inter-App Audio and Audiobus (iTunes only)
• Support for all major audio formats (no support for DRM protected songs)
• Support for AirPlay and Bluetooth devices
• Support for DJ MIDI Controllers: Pioneer DDJ-WeGO, DDJ-WeGO2, DDJ-WeGO3, DDJ-ERGO, Vestax Spin 2, Numark iDJ Pro, Mixdeck Quad, iDJ Live, iDJ Live II, ION iDJ 2 Go, Reloop Beatpad, Casio XW-J1, Philips M1X-DJ

Djayu 2 for the Apple Watch! – Now you can mix and mingle with guests or rock out on the dance floor. The djay 2 app turns your Apple Watch into an ultra-portable DJ system. With djay 2 on your wrist you can finally leave the DJ booth without ever missing a beat again. Browse your iTunes library, cue up and mix your favorite songs, all while controlling stunning audio effects, and loops in real-time – right from your wrist

Djay 2 – Apple Watch Screen Shots

From the Devleopers – algoriddim GmbH:

– djay 2 app for iPhone now works seamlessly with Apple Watch!

– Introducing the all-new Gold Skin. Turn djay’s turntables GOLD with this stunning new theme (available via in-app purchase.

Reviews from the Critics

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• “Got a hidden scratch master inside of you? djay will serve beginners and experts.” — The New York Times

• “If you’re serious about your party playlist, download Algoriddim’s djay.” — The Wall Street Journal

• “djay 2 will blow your mind. And your ears. And your eyes.” — iMore

• “One of the most impressive music apps we’ve seen for the iPad to date.” — Engadget

• “Yes, this is the future, and it’s here now! This truly is the next step in Digital DJing.” — DJ Mag

Download the Apple iTunes Store App of the Week: djay 2 (free iTunes Download) : djay 2 app for the iPhone, djay 2 app for the iPad and djay2 app for the Apple Watch

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