Suggestions for better Playlist Management in djay Pro.
INTERFACE:
Playlist Checkboxes - In Spotify, they have a checkbox next to each playlist so we can see which playlists contain the selected track. The checkbox also lets us add/delete a single track from multiple playlists.
Quick Playlist Toolbar - a toolbar that can be customized with playlists to be used during a gig
COMMANDS:
Export regular playlists to Apple Music
Import/Export playlists to .m3u files
Add to Target Playlist - a command we can map to a keystroke and quickly add/delete tracks to a playlist we are working on.
SMART PLAYLIST OPTIONS:
Randomly Ordered Playlist - every time itās opened the tracks are in a different order
SYSTEM PLAYLISTS (like the built-in āMusicā and āRecently Addedā playlists)
Trash Playlist - a place to put tracks to be deleted (and actually delete them)
Target Playlist - a playlist to put tracks, preferably with a shortcut command to add/delete the track from the target playlist. Similar to the Prep crate in Serato. Please note, this should be separate from the Queue which can be in use during a performance.
Absolutely support those suggestions. Browser need major renovation.
I would add option to export playlists in XML format with ALL track data.
It greatly helps to work with library with AI.
Do I correctly remember that djay is Pro AI?
Now Iām dragging files to Traktor to export library in NML (subset of XML) format
Added to djay Pro 5.2.6 (macOS, Windows)
Drag and drop tracks from decks onto the media library or onto other decks: drag the artwork in the track display (macOS, Windows)
Would love to see a View dedicated to building playlists. Something dedicated like the Automix View, but where we can quickly add tracks to playlists (could also be tied to Automix for listening). Would also have a button to quickly add tracks to a working/target playlist.
Ideally this would be a dedicated view on iOS so we can walk/hike/jog while creating playlists.
Iām new to this app but the default and not removable āMusicā playlist should NOT exist!
I deleted the melodies inside and automatically deleted the content of others playlists!
Serato 4 (Beta) is adding some cool playlist management features. Would love to see these features in djay Pro. Hereās a short list:
Playlist Sort - similar to sorting tracks Playlist Colors - color playlists as another level of organization Show In Playlists - select a track and see what playlists it is in Track Rating Emojis - cool way to organize (but not sure how you would sort or search this)
Queue Window Toggle (aka in Serato as Prepare Window)
Would love an on/off toggle for the queue - and have it fill the entire library pane. During open-format gigs, I throw on-the-fly ideas into the queue, but at a certain point, I just want to mix what is in the queue and get rid of the playlist and track windows. (in a similar vein, would be great to have a toggle to turn the playlist, tracks and automix windows on/off to get them out of the way).
I love how many updates that actually matter have come to pass since Ive been using DJAY (not even a year. )The serato crates now has some fantastic feature Iām hoping DJay would also add. Its probably the only thing as this point for me that I like about serato in general.
Hi @Jason_Jaso, thanks for the suggestion. Can you please be more specific though? Thanks!
EDIT: Iāve merged your topic with this existing one as I believe they are related. In particular, please refer to the other linked topics above for some specific suggestions related to the latest Serato update:
Yes!! @Michael_Wisniewski youāve hit the nail on the head with that request
I also came from Traktor and absolutely loved the FavoriteāBar functionalityāit was a gameāchanger for quick access.
Seeing Serato release version 4.0 with more flexible playlist tools has me excited too. But honestly, Iāve fallen in love with djay Pro and plan to keep using itāitās truly one of my favorite DJ platforms.
That said, thereās definitely room for enhancement in djayās playlist tools:
The ability to create a Favorites playlist, similar to Traktorās Favorite Barāor even better, a toolbar you can customize live on stage.
A searchable Playlist view. I see this being added in Serato 4.0 and Iāve thougth about this for awhile now. That would be SUPER helpful during open format events/club events.
Iām still holding out hope that future updates bring hardware waveform support for mixers like the Pioneer S11, Rane SeventyāTwo, and controllers like the Rev 7 and others. That would elevate live performance even more.
Overall, Iām really impressed with what djay Pro has achieved so far. I stick with it daily and trust the developers are listening. Please keep pushing these feature refinementsāwe users really appreciate your dedication. Looking forward to whatās next!
