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Budding and pro DJs alike have been using Algoriddim’s Djay app on mobile and desktop for years, with physical mixing desk integrations helping to take the tool beyond computers, smartphones, and tablets.
Now, hot on the heels of its long-awaited arrival on Android back in October, the Munich, Germany-based company is unveiling a brand new version of its flagship mixing application for Mac — designed with pros in mind.
Djay has emerged as a compelling proposition in recent times, with a first-of-its-kind Spotify tie-up back in May meaning that DJs on iOS could access and mix from more than 20 million tracks on the music-streaming platform.
The Spotify tie-in was included in the Android app when that came out, so it comes as little surprise that it’s now being added to the Mac version too.
Djay Pro for Mac offers inroads to both iTunes and Spotify libraries, meaning you can merge offline and online music easily.
VentureBeat was given a demo of the new software ahead of today’s launch, and it’s clear that this upgrade is as much to do with realigning how the software is pitched to the DJ-ing fraternity as it is about any specific new features.
Premium targeting
The company points to Apple’s Aperture app as one example of the importance of positioning an application at the right demographic in the right way.
“If you have a consumer app and you sell it at a consumer price, and you do consumer marketing and all that, then that’s fine. But pros probably won’t use it because they think it’s a consumer app,” an Algoriddim spokesperson told VentureBeat. “A lot of iPhoto users will use Aperture for many reasons. First of all, it’s better and has more features, but also they almost want to be a pro. They picture themselves going to the next level, they want professional software. What we realized is we are making professional software but marketing it towards consumers. Now, it’s a pro app that happens to have a really good user interface that even consumers can use.”
And that’s the crux of the shift right there. You’ve probably read between the lines too — yes, Djay Pro for Mac has had a price hike. The normal fee will be $79.99, quite a jump on the $19.99 of the current app, but a limited-time promotional price of $49.99 will secure you the download for now.
It’s also worth noting here that the new Mac app is a completely separate product from the existing application, and the old version is being phased out. You will still be able to use it if you’ve paid for it, but if you’re wanting to upgrade, you’ll need to cough up the full price for Djay Pro.
What you get
The all-new Djay Pro for Mac isn’t just a more expensive version of its predecessor, however. In addition to Spotify support, it includes a slew of fresh features.
Algoriddim CEO and cofounder Karim Morsy told us that having a choice of vertical and horizontal waveform layouts is crucial, with amateurs and professionals having their own individual preferences. And although you can only see two virtual turntables at any given time, you can actually mix up to four tracks simultaneously
Throw into the cauldron a live sampler and drum pads, FX racks, multiple effects, AAC/WAV recording and iTunes export, auto beat-matching mixes, and more, and Djay Pro could well prove its worth in the professional arena.
But it is perhaps worth focusing on the Spotify integration, as this is a pretty unique feature for a professional-grade DJ-ing application. Users can manage and edit their Spotify playlists directly from within Djay Pro, while it also sports an instant song recommendations “automix” feature powered by The Echo nest, which Spotify acquired earlier this year, to help you find the right tunes to mix together.
Djay Pro Trial
Founded in 2006, Algoriddim’s Djay app was originally a Mac-only affair before iOS came along and took the mobile world by storm, so it’s fitting that the desktop version has been given a major refresh with some big new features.
Djay Pro for Mac is available to download now from the Mac App Store. Meanwhile, you can watch the official promotional video below.
Our journey so far
Since the beginning, Algoriddim’s mission has been to make DJing accessible to everyone, anywhere, at any time. When we launched the first version of djay back in 2006, it was completely free as we wanted to remove any barriers whatsoever for casual music listeners to embrace the art of DJing. This had a profound impact on DJing for years to come.
As our user base grew and as users grew with our app, they started to need more advanced features. We listened to our users’ feedback and took djay to retail in 2007 as a $50 purchase available through our online store and as a CD/boxed software in physical stores (djay was originally printed on CDs and sent across the globe... we’ve come a long way!). A considerable number of users of the free version updated right when we announced the $50 upgrade. We were blown away by the loyal support of these early adopters.
Those users helped bootstrap Algoriddim and it has allowed us to continuously improve and expand our app. We have stayed independent ever since, thanks to the millions of djay users around the world, who have contributed to the global phenomenon that djay is today.
Why have we made djay free with an optional subscription?
With smartphones and tablets being so ubiquitous now, we want to once again open up DJing to even more people than ever before. We decided to make djay a free download again. Moreover, in the same way that djay made mixing music accessible to the masses, we wanted to do the same for creating music… music production relies on access to an extensive library of content.
For a high quality and seamless experience we have licensed content from world-class artists and labels. Moving to in-app subscription gives us an easy way to add more packs, more sounds, more videos, in a way that ensures everyone has access to the same downloads, without further cost barrier. Customers pay monthly to access every official download as they’re added.
No more paid upgrades
In the past, we would release one major update every two to three years, as a paid upgrade or new app. Since the App Store (the main distribution channel to purchase our apps) didn’t provide a way to distinguish between new and existing customers there was no way we could reward existing users for their loyalty any more.
While we published constant smaller updates throughout the year, this long release cycle meant we would also have to hold back major features for the next major release, resulting in a sometimes long wait to include them. With the new subscription model, our team can now focus on making the existing version the best product with every innovation going directly into the product as soon as it’s ready.
Over the years we have built eight different versions of djay and vjay on the iOS App Store alone, and we couldn’t even offer cross-grade between the apps: customers had to buy the apps on both iPhone and iPad individually, and pay for add-ons such as effects separately. With this new release of djay, we wanted to simplify the process and unify the brand. With the free download, users that choose to subscribe only pay as long as they need to use the app, and don’t have to worry about different features or versions of the app across all of their iOS devices.
Subscription provides ongoing value
Djay Pro 2 Ipad
The change to subscriptions allows us to offer a free trial before customers choose to spend money. In the past, the iOS apps were full price before even being able to try. And unlike the traditional model on desktop where you offer demo versions with stripped down functionality (thanks to the old shareware mindset of the 1990s), the free trial implemented as part of the subscription model on the App Store allows you to use the full experience for a full week. It’s the ultimate try before you buy experience!