Thanks for the feedback @Chris_R and @Archiesbald
I would like to see full Engine OS controllers screen support and also some refinement of the UI
I would love to be able to use my iPad as a controller for a desktop instance of the software.
For Djay 6.0 Iâd love for the screen to reflect which mode Iâm in on my controller, ie hotcue mode on the controller brings up the hotcues, saved loops on the controller brings up saved loops in the software etc, etc.
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This is a great debate. Reading through the comments, I feel like we often forget a crucial part of the equation: we owe it to our audience.
Unless you play in a very specific niche (Hardcore, Metal, etc.), the reality is that the general crowd has changed.
We see artists complaining that modern tracks are now under 3 minutes to fit the âsocial media attention spanâ (hooking people in the first 10 seconds). In open-format or crossover venues, you can see this shift: people check their phones or cross their arms if the DJ doesnât surprise them with the next track immediately.
Tracks are played for 90 seconds, quick cuts, constant energy. Whether we like it or not, the rules of the game have changed, and adapting to the crowd is what being a DJ is actually about.
Regarding AI in v6.0:
I believe the requests for AI are not about âlazy mixing,â but about simplifying the unpaid work outside the booth.
How many hours do we spend organizing libraries, digging, and tagging? In most cases (especially here in Spain), we are not paid for those preparation hours. We are paid for the performance.
If AI can reduce the time I spend âcleaningâ my library so I can spend that time with my family or friends, I am all for it. Dedicating hours to manual tagging when you arenât compensated for it feels like throwing life away. We all know a âgood DJâ manages their library, but efficient tools are necessary for modern workflows.
A note on Performance & Stability:
I see some complaints about crashes, but I have to say: on my MacBook M1 with Djay 5.6, I have zero performance issues.
Iâm not pointing fingers, but sometimes we blame the DJ software for crashes when the machine itself might be compromised by âotherâ installed software. Keeping a system clean with only legitimate software often solves these âunexplainableâ glitches. Just a thought to keep in mind before blaming the app code entirely.
I recently looked at Virtual DJâs features with some envy and considered switching, but the headache of migrating databases keeps me here. Iâm covered with Djay for now, but I truly hope v6.0 brings those workflow improvements to make our lives easier outside the club
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I fully agree and support this, i still close all other apps and if at a gig, disable wifi when using DJ software.
Having said that, I havent personally had performance issues but i refuse to update Serato past 3.5.5 now, im of the impression that once you get so many complaints in, it stops being a user issue and you have to start looking at the software, and on all the various forums there are issues being raised that to me look like the result of over bloating the software.
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Thanks for the input @Junior_Pops @thedrummingdj @BillPayer @Albert_Maro and @STU-C
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Midi mapping for sorting columns like ARTIST & BPM & KEY , etc.
Pitch takeover ON-OFF
An option to set X seconds till a track is considered played.
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I just want full Soundswitch integration and dual screens in 2026. The rest is pudding on the cake! 2026, Here we go!
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Soundswitch would be great.
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Iâm not a gigging DJ again as yet, but if I do move into Weddings and Corportate events, having Soundswitch integration in Djay looks like it would be a real bonus.
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Automatic or faster analysis of Tidal tracks - bpm and key at least. Spotify comes with them already done but its lossless sound quality does not cut the mustard compared with Tidal. The old chestnut - Tidal better sound. Spotify better control. And never the twain shall meet it seems.
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You better believe Algoriddim dev team is (trying to) build(ing) a library manager that is as awesome as their best in the business Fluid Beatgrid functionality.
As a DJ i know which tracks work well on the dance floor.
The question: can a system do the same?
First i tried âdanceabilityâ meta data from spotify: it disappoints multiple times and is not reliable.
Then i tried Lexicon DJ: he (developer) is definitely getting closer.
Djay Pro: too random on track match, (though the intent to have this while performing is great).
So i end up creating my own server, give it all my tracks and started rating tracks in my own collection. A complete server that manages all my tracks, as well as having an incorporated âa.i.â learning system. The system learns from my personal Rating of tracks and tries to predict which tracks i would give a good or bad rating (it uses audio fingerprinting âshazamâ technique to analyze the musical data). So far highest succes rate of 87.9% and lowest 79.7%.
The end goal is to have a system that will help out with curating, preparing and sorting vast amounts of tracks.
If you only play one genre you donât need this. The more niche you get, the more messy you can be. 
More niche, more obscure, more originality etc etc.
Not to say as open format you canât be creative, you are just dealing with all kinds of people, so you are preparing for a gig just a little different. If you are like me, a single person preparing music to play for people it would be o so welcome to have a âdigitalâ buddy to help out on so much music that is out there.
Ofcourse i donât really know if the dev team is working on something like this, but obviously it is another holy grail of djing: âwhat to playâ. Djay Pro pretty much cracked the âhow to playâ with all the options it comes with, sync, stems, fx one stems etc etc.
I am NOT saying the computer should dj, i want to be pro that uses tools that have always worked but also uses new tools. I am all for innovation and i think this can only exist in a space where there is diversity in approach: from vinyl djâs all the way to djâs that create new music live on stage using the most crazy tech they custom build themselves.
The image i attached shows some results of last years training sessions of the system. I like the fact that it predicts based on my ratings, it tries to emulate my experience in choosing the right track. But i also have to admit, i takes a lot of work creating this. So i def. understand what devs at Algoriddim go through: not only high demand from the community, but also developing for windows/droid/mac/ios etc and testing it?! Yep respect for that. If anything, my dream for Djay Pro 6.0 would be an awesome âwhat to playâ breakthrough function.
@Slak_Jaw Happy New Year for you and the dev team @ algoriddim!
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Thanks a lot for all the replies so far! There are a lot of solid ideas here, and many of them would genuinely make djay better.
That said⌠I do notice that a lot of the wishes being mentioned feel like things that could comfortably live in a minor 5.x update: refinements, extra options, workflow tweaks, quality-of-life improvements. All valuable â but not transformational.
What Iâm personally trying to get at is something bigger.
Iâm not looking for a crate full of great singles. Iâm looking for that album â the one that redefined a genre and pushed the whole industry forward.
Think: features that fundamentally change how DJs prepare, think about, and play music. Ideas that feel risky, bold, maybe even impossible at first â but make total sense in hindsight (yes, Iâm looking at Neural mix & Fluid beatgrid again here).
So let me rephrase the question: If djay 6.0 were remembered as a genre-defining release, what would that feature or concept be?
Keep the good stuff coming!
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@Mister_Tuur love it that you keep pressing on and refining your quest(ion) by rephrasing.
I would say: Djay AI Library Manager.
The built-in AI Manager will ask you: Who are you playing for and describe the venue where you will be playing.
My answer could be: A sweet sixteen party at Kater Mikesch, Munich.
The big thing here would be: AI Manager understands that it is a party, so i knows it has some questions to ask, like time, how long will the party last AND on the basis of that it will know to create a folder with multiple smartlist for the party. The smartlists will contain songs that it sees fit to play during beginning of the party, during dinner etc.
AI Manager will also pull from sources like spotify, beatsource and tell you why you really should consider getting that song into your collection.
AI Manager will also tell you that it has an option to draw from existing meta data from other djay users. This means that if Nick Spinelli did a Wordplay Wednesday and approved to share his meta data (including geo-fencing for commericial competition purposes) via Djay AI Manager, a German dj could be inspired to get creative with wordplay.
In details AI Manager does this adjustable process like this:
Unknown 16 year old person, in Munich area Germany.
- Understanding the Audience & Expectations
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The âVibeâ Pillars: Which 3 or 4 specific genres are most likely to define the night (e.g., 90s Hip-Hop, Modern House, or Classic Rock)?
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Customer playlist: Did the client share a spotify or apple music playlist?
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The âMust-Playsâ: Which 10 songs are absolute deal-breakers that must be heard at the peak of the night?
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The âDo-Not-Playsâ: Are there any specific artists, genres, or âclichĂŠâ party songs (like the Macarena or Cotton Eye Joe) that are strictly banned?
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Explicit Content: Does the client require âClean/Radio Editâ versions, or are âExplicitâ tracks acceptable for this setting?
2. Strategic Set Planning
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The Opener: Do I have 60 minutes of âwarm-upâ music that builds atmosphere without making guests feel pressured to dance immediately?
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The Bridge: Do I have âtransition tracksâ ready to help me shift smoothly between different tempos (e.g., moving from 90 BPM R&B to 125 BPM Dance)?
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The âBail-Outâ Plan: What are my 5 âemergencyâ tracks that I know will save the dance floor if the current vibe starts to fade?
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The Close: How do I want the night to endâwith a high-energy anthem or a slow, âlast callâ wind-down?
3. Technical Library Audit
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File Integrity: Are all my files high-quality (320kbps or higher) so they donât sound distorted on a large sound system?
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Analysis: Have I run all my new tracks through my software to ensure the BPM and Key are accurately mapped for mixing?
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Hot Cues: Have I marked the âDropâ and the âOutroâ on my tracks so I can mix quickly if I need to change songs fast?
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Offline Access: Is my entire library downloaded locally so I donât have to rely on a Wi-Fi connection that might fail?
4. Live crowd interaction
Song request via network: activate local server for requests?
ps https://help.algoriddim.com/ shows they already use A.I. for support (see attached image)
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I donât think great ideaâs should need lots of text to explain their greatness 
So let me rephrase: A full A.I. driven library manager.
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That sounds great! Iâm really hoping it can be tailored to each user though. For those new to DJing, your idea would be fantastic, but for seasoned DJs, I think the personal preferences should really take center stage.
So, Iâd lean towards either user-defined rules or AI learning, perhaps by analyzing your favorite tracks or sets.
As weâve talked about before, Iâm not keen on a glorified Spotify popularity algorithm. A personal AI assistant would be amazing, though!
BTW: do you know Djoid? They have some interesting concepts going on too: https://www.djoid.io
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Happy New Year as well @jefuqs - thanks for the detailed input on this topic.
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I said âadjustableâ 
always keep it dynamic, personizable, the only way to keep it interesting, fun and adaptable for as much djâs as possible
