strong textI’m writing this publicly because I’m deeply disappointed with the response I received from Algoriddim Support. As a blind and autistic DJ, I outlined in great detail the critical issues that are currently making djay Pro unusable for me in professional settings — including inaccessible beatgrid editing, flawed Beatport BPM analysis, and major VoiceOver problems.
Despite all of this, the reply I got was a generic thank-you message, with no concrete answers or actions. This is unacceptable.
I rely on djay Pro to perform at gigs and radio shows. When BPMs are wrong and sync fails, my set falls apart. I don’t have the luxury of fixing beatgrids manually, and when buttons are not labeled correctly for VoiceOver, I can’t even try. Accessibility is not a nice-to-have — it’s a requirement. And right now, it feels like I’ve been ignored.
To make things worse, Algoriddim now seems focused on developing a VR headset experience for djay Pro. Why is visual tech being prioritised, when blind and visually impaired DJs are still struggling with basic accessibility in the app? It feels like you’re only catering to sighted users — and that’s not inclusion.
I don’t see how Algoriddim cannot recognise that blind DJs like me cannot see the screen — we cannot use waveforms like sighted DJs. We depend entirely on VoiceOver. When beatgrids are wrong, I am completely stuck and have to rely on a sighted person to fix the grid, which is not sustainable or professional. I have given feedback multiple times, and yet I’m still in the same position: unable to perform independently.
It’s especially frustrating because I was one of the people saying djay Pro was good with VoiceOver — but right now, essential parts of the software still don’t work properly with it. If Apple were reviewing this situation, I believe they would expect and advise you to build in stronger accessibility support, with better VoiceOver commands and a way for blind users to actually control the beatgrids and syncing features themselves.
I don’t want a thank-you. I want a real response. I want a clear and specific answer. I want to know how and when you’re going to fix these problems so that I — and other blind DJs — can use djay Pro without needing constant sighted help. That is the very definition of accessibility.
If someone like Phil Morse from Digital DJ Tips reviewed this, he’d agree: professional tools must work for all DJs. And right now, they don’t.
Algoriddim — I urge you to step up. Stop brushing this aside. Start building truly inclusive software that works equally for everyone.NOTE: Please use the search function above before posting to avoid creating duplicate topics.
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