# Off Topic **URL:** https://community.algoriddim.com/c/off-topic/20.md [Latest](https://community.algoriddim.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.algoriddim.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.algoriddim.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Off Topic category](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/about-the-off-topic-category/11419)
**Author:** [@Anders](https://community.algoriddim.com/u/Anders)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2020, 3:28pm UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/about-the-off-topic-category/11419 "2020-07-14T15:28:49Z")
Connect with other djay community members about topics that don’t seem to fit the other categories. While the general Community Forums guidelines should be respected, feel free to share any interesting information and i… --- ## [Who esle is trying out Serato 5 because of SoundSwitch?](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/who-esle-is-trying-out-serato-5-because-of-soundswitch/43582)
**Author:** [@bobopupa](https://community.algoriddim.com/u/bobopupa)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 10:20pm UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/who-esle-is-trying-out-serato-5-because-of-soundswitch/43582 "2026-10-21T22:20:19Z")
Just curious - who’s making a switch to Serato 5 because of the SoundSwitch Integration for lighting control? Add SoundSwitch Support is one of the most voted topics in the community Add SoundSwitch Support - #245 by Ew… --- ## [Djay PRO Creations](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/djay-pro-creations/43455)
**Author:** [@AndyBoPandy](https://community.algoriddim.com/u/AndyBoPandy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 5:22am UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/djay-pro-creations/43455 "2026-10-14T05:22:52Z")
A Members off topic post to share recorded creations with Djay pro. im wondering what you guys are producing with this app? pushing boundaries or still use it as an old school dj device? personally i have started a ne… --- ## [Anyone heading to Tomorrowland Thailand, 11–13 December?](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/anyone-heading-to-tomorrowland-thailand-11-13-december/43490)
**Author:** [@RickVincent](https://community.algoriddim.com/u/RickVincent)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2026, 5:27am UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/anyone-heading-to-tomorrowland-thailand-11-13-december/43490 "2026-10-11T05:27:01Z")
Hi everyone, feeling really fortunate that we managed to get our hotel package back in February, especially knowing how much demand there was. I’m going with a few friends to Pattaya for the festival, December 11th to 13… --- ## [Reloop Mini Pad (Graphic prototype)](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/reloop-mini-pad-graphic-prototype/41854)
**Author:** [@DJ\_Bassdex](https://community.algoriddim.com/u/DJ_Bassdex)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2026, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/reloop-mini-pad-graphic-prototype/41854 "2026-10-10T23:10:03Z")
Graphic prototype\* We really need such a mini sub-controller! For a player with 2 dec. 4 color pads and necessary elements for software control. Concise and functional. An additional USB hub for connecting CDJ. Just t… --- ## [Is YouTube Premium worth it for DJs?](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/is-youtube-premium-worth-it-for-djs/41669)
**Author:** [@evelyngrace](https://community.algoriddim.com/u/evelyngrace)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 3:14am UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/is-youtube-premium-worth-it-for-djs/41669 "2026-09-27T03:14:23Z")
Hey everyone, I wanted to ask something that’s been on my mind lately. I spend quite a bit of time on YouTube digging for tracks, watching DJ sets, tutorials, and sometimes just discovering new music. Because of that, I’… --- ## [Audacity 4 fantastic software that's got even better](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/audacity-4-fantastic-software-thats-got-even-better/43155)
**Author:** [@CavernMix](https://community.algoriddim.com/u/CavernMix)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 5:07pm UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/audacity-4-fantastic-software-thats-got-even-better/43155 "2026-09-23T17:07:23Z")
Has anyone tried the new Audacity yet? I am liking the new interface and dark theme, although you can revert to the light interface if you prefer. The editing workflow has improved: New split tool. Clips been able to… --- ## [Expanding my setup with Launchkey, Traveler and Unify 2](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/expanding-my-setup-with-launchkey-traveler-and-unify-2/43197)
**Author:** [@CavernMix](https://community.algoriddim.com/u/CavernMix)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 7:51am UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/expanding-my-setup-with-launchkey-traveler-and-unify-2/43197 "2026-09-16T07:51:56Z")
I have now added a Novation Launchkey 49, which got delivered today, to my setup. This is going to enable me to add my own sounds and beats to my mixes. Having purchased the absolutely incredible Traveler software sy… --- ## [Best tool to add album art to tracks?](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/best-tool-to-add-album-art-to-tracks/43198)
**Author:** [@djmikelujan](https://community.algoriddim.com/u/djmikelujan)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 2:56pm UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/best-tool-to-add-album-art-to-tracks/43198 "2026-09-10T14:56:41Z")
Hey all! I’m on Mac OS and looking for a tool that can find and add/correct album art on my MP3s. Bonus if they can also fix other metadata, like year and genre. I did try Lexicon already, but the results have been hit o… --- ## [Wireless DJ setups](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/wireless-dj-setups/41494)
**Author:** [@echa0361](https://community.algoriddim.com/u/echa0361)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2026, 3:07pm UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/wireless-dj-setups/41494 "2026-08-22T15:07:01Z")
Agreed, but i like running on battery, easier and faster setup, less things to plug in, i do 2 sets a night, each sets is 2 hours, some more, an 80% charge can last me the whole night, usually on my 2nd gig i started che… --- ## [Would a dedicated TV app actually be useful for DJs?](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/would-a-dedicated-tv-app-actually-be-useful-for-djs/42998)
**Author:** [@tahirmehmoodkhokhar](https://community.algoriddim.com/u/tahirmehmoodkhokhar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2026, 11:42am UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/would-a-dedicated-tv-app-actually-be-useful-for-djs/42998 "2026-08-15T11:42:52Z")
I’ve been thinking about how useful a dedicated TV app could be for DJs and music fans. A lot of us already connect a phone, tablet, or computer to a TV when playing music, but it would be interesting to have an app desi… --- ## [iTunes playlist order vs djay playlist order : the Solution](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/itunes-playlist-order-vs-djay-playlist-order-the-solution/42983)
**Author:** [@LoloSax](https://community.algoriddim.com/u/LoloSax)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 6:14pm UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/itunes-playlist-order-vs-djay-playlist-order-the-solution/42983 "2026-08-13T18:14:26Z")
For setups where djay reads the iTunes XML library (legacy macOS/iTunes setups and djay Pro on Windows): iTunes stores the visible sort order and the actual play order separately. djay imports the play order. Fix: S… --- ## [Nick Spinelli’s Breakdown of the DJ Software Industry](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/nick-spinelli-s-breakdown-of-the-dj-software-industry/42819)
**Author:** [@DJRemixDetroit](https://community.algoriddim.com/u/DJRemixDetroit)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 6:07pm UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/nick-spinelli-s-breakdown-of-the-dj-software-industry/42819 "2026-08-13T18:07:28Z")
Just to be clear, I’m not making this thread to bash Serato. I think they are a great company that makes great software and I have a tremendous amount of respect for the positive contributions they’ve made to the DJ ind… --- ## [I made a Harmonic Mixing Assistant](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/i-made-a-harmonic-mixing-assistant/42707)
**Author:** [@Francecorre](https://community.algoriddim.com/u/Francecorre)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2026, 2:10pm UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/i-made-a-harmonic-mixing-assistant/42707 "2026-07-28T14:10:42Z")
Couldn’t resist to share this, I was just messing around the other day and made this armonic mixing assistant. You can check how well the currently playing song match with other songs in your library according to dif… --- ## [MixmasterG Breaks Down Beatgrids](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/mixmasterg-breaks-down-beatgrids/42789)
**Author:** [@DJRemixDetroit](https://community.algoriddim.com/u/DJRemixDetroit)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 12:02am UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/mixmasterg-breaks-down-beatgrids/42789 "2026-07-22T00:02:17Z")
Came across this very informative video of MixMasterG explaining in-depth how beatgrid technology works in the different dj softwares. --- ## [DDJ 400 Custom RGB LED Pads](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/ddj-400-custom-rgb-led-pads/41371)
**Author:** [@DJ\_Bassdex](https://community.algoriddim.com/u/DJ_Bassdex)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2026, 8:38am UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/ddj-400-custom-rgb-led-pads/41371 "2026-07-20T08:38:26Z")
Today I customized my controller. I’d love to hear what my colleagues think about it. Sorry there are no subtitles.\* --- ## [Tidal Bug: Reappearing playlists delete other playlists](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/tidal-bug-reappearing-playlists-delete-other-playlists/42719)
**Author:** [@Chris\_R](https://community.algoriddim.com/u/Chris_R)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 7:32pm UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/tidal-bug-reappearing-playlists-delete-other-playlists/42719 "2026-07-10T19:32:59Z")
Hi everyone, I’ve been running into a highly frustrating and bizarre issue with my playlist management on Tidal lately. Since it happens across all platforms (smartphone app, tablet, and web browser), I strongly suspect… --- ## [Does Algoriddim hire Contractors for R&D?](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/does-algoriddim-hire-contractors-for-r-d/42341)
**Author:** [@TEEE](https://community.algoriddim.com/u/TEEE)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2026, 6:30pm UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/does-algoriddim-hire-contractors-for-r-d/42341 "2026-05-31T18:30:15Z")
I’ve been a software developer/coder for 25 years and a DJ for almost 30 now, I feel like I would be well suited to work with a team like yours. I love the DjayPro software and constantly have ideas about improvements a… --- ## [Difficult Key Analysis?](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/difficult-key-analysis/41924)
**Author:** [@Armigo](https://community.algoriddim.com/u/Armigo)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2026, 1:20pm UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/difficult-key-analysis/41924 "2026-05-23T13:20:57Z")
What’s the correct key for this song? Kapa Cat - Ready Funny all 4 major dj softwares disagree overwhelmingly! :slight\_smile: I understand the vocalist switched keys in the song. Does it make the song have 2 keys? D… --- ## [Shout Out To Rob Swift🫡 - Origin of Scratching](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/shout-out-to-rob-swift-origin-of-scratching/42293)
**Author:** [@DJRemixDetroit](https://community.algoriddim.com/u/DJRemixDetroit)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2026, 2:41pm UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/shout-out-to-rob-swift-origin-of-scratching/42293 "2026-05-16T14:41:03Z")
Great history lesson from the great Rob Swift. He talks about how Grand Wizzard Theodore stumbled upon scratching: --- ## [Native Instruments Purchased by InMusic](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/native-instruments-purchased-by-inmusic/42240)
**Author:** [@Slak\_Jaw](https://community.algoriddim.com/u/Slak_Jaw)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2026, 7:17pm UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/native-instruments-purchased-by-inmusic/42240 "2026-05-09T19:17:43Z")
Official Press Release from NI: --- ## [Native Instruments enters preliminary insolvency](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/native-instruments-enters-preliminary-insolvency/41230)
**Author:** [@Archiesbald](https://community.algoriddim.com/u/Archiesbald)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2026, 3:08pm UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/native-instruments-enters-preliminary-insolvency/41230 "2026-05-08T15:08:19Z")
As someone who used Traktor for years, this news make me feel pretty sad. A lot has been said about the lack of progress on the software side and it’s fair to say they have been lacking compared to the competition, but… --- ## [New member here in community](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/new-member-here-in-community/42215)
**Author:** [@inova](https://community.algoriddim.com/u/inova)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2026, 1:22pm UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/new-member-here-in-community/42215 "2026-05-06T13:22:12Z")
I am new here just saying hello to all members --- ## [How to use Audio Hijack with djay Pro](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/how-to-use-audio-hijack-with-djay-pro/42122)
**Author:** [@BillStanley](https://community.algoriddim.com/u/BillStanley)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2026, 1:08pm UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/how-to-use-audio-hijack-with-djay-pro/42122 "2026-04-25T13:08:41Z")
Hi everyone, I wanted to share a routing fix I found for anyone trying to stream their sets from a Mac while using a controller. If you’ve ever tried to send your audio to a stream but ended up muting your own headphone… --- ## [Software to translate song vocal language](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/software-to-translate-song-vocal-language/41971)
**Author:** [@Arnold5554441](https://community.algoriddim.com/u/Arnold5554441)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 7:19pm UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/software-to-translate-song-vocal-language/41971 "2026-04-07T19:19:49Z")
Good evening, I’m looking for software that, when I upload a song from my computer, will translate the language of the singer in the song into another language that I choose from the list of languages, but in the origina… --- ## [AI / Co-Work with Library management](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/ai-co-work-with-library-management/41216)
**Author:** [@thedrummingdj](https://community.algoriddim.com/u/thedrummingdj)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2026, 1:10pm UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/ai-co-work-with-library-management/41216 "2026-03-05T13:10:28Z")
Has anyone messed around with using Claude CoWork - or other LLM software for library management? I’d like to think there’s a way to have an AI like coward access and manage duplicates, create playlists based on a singu… --- ## [Tips on keeping my equipment safe while DJing outdoors?](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/tips-on-keeping-my-equipment-safe-while-djing-outdoors/41366)
**Author:** [@Nguy\_n\_Nam](https://community.algoriddim.com/u/Nguy_n_Nam)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2026, 5:13pm UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/tips-on-keeping-my-equipment-safe-while-djing-outdoors/41366 "2026-02-09T17:13:52Z")
My (hypothetical) equipment: Reloop Mixon 8 Pro 13” iPad Pro I’m planning to play my sets around my city and I need some tips on protecting my equipment from things like: People spilling foods and drinks My tablet g… --- ## [Djay is the best](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/djay-is-the-best/41227)
**Author:** [@megamema](https://community.algoriddim.com/u/megamema)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2026, 3:48pm UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/djay-is-the-best/41227 "2026-01-27T15:48:42Z")
​"I recently added the SC Live 4 to my setup. ​The more I use Engine DJ, the more I’m reminded of how truly wonderful djay is. To put it simply, djay is more user-friendly and far more functional. It’s not just a matter… --- ## [Fun djay Mix Challenge](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/fun-djay-mix-challenge/41160)
**Author:** [@Slak\_Jaw](https://community.algoriddim.com/u/Slak_Jaw)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2026, 1:39pm UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/fun-djay-mix-challenge/41160 "2026-01-25T13:39:21Z")
Hey everyone! Our entire support team recently participated in a fun djay mixing challenge. Personally, I really enjoyed the process. So, I thought it would be fun to share it here for you to have a go at as well. I’ll p… --- ## [Do you think TikTok is changing music discovery?](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/do-you-think-tiktok-is-changing-music-discovery/37766)
**Author:** [@evelyngrace](https://community.algoriddim.com/u/evelyngrace)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2026, 1:50pm UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/do-you-think-tiktok-is-changing-music-discovery/37766 "2026-01-19T13:50:04Z")
I keep noticing that a lot of songs get popular on TikTok before they show up in playlists or on the charts. Sometimes I end up adding tracks to my own mixes just because I heard them trending there first. For anyone us… [Next page](https://community.algoriddim.com/c/off-topic/20.md?page=1)