I’m in the process of creating my custom 4-deck controller based on pre-fab modules. It is a very nice challenge … 
Thanks for the additional feedback @Brainbox, @Mufasa and @DJ_Big_Blender. I’ve shared this with the devs.
I am so used to it, it’s second nature to manual adjust during pre-queing to stay out of the red AND avoid the embarrassing drops in sound. After being on DJay for 8 years, it’s standard procedure. But I do like this resolution.
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Wanted to try the autogain again and I now remember why I felt the need to touch the trim knob on the FLX10
The autogain by default is red-lining
Any ideas why this is so?
How do I use it without redlining?
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What you have to bear in mind is that meter calibration is different for digital signals.
With digital, 0dB is at the top of the meter. There’s essentially no headroom. With analogue, typically 0dB is marked lower down (first amber on yours I think).
Because the mixer has to deal with analogue inputs too, typically the manufacturer uses the analogue scale on the hardware.
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Hi @Mufasa, please navigate to the djay Settings>Sound>Output Headroom and try selecting from the available options to see if that helps. Thanks.
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Dropped the headroom to -6
Now behaves alright 
Cheers
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Regarding the option” Save and Restore Manually Set Gain Values”: I use djay on two devices (iPad and iPhone) and noticed that the manually set gain levels on one device (say the iPad) are not automatically applied (synchronized) on the other device (eg like the hot cues).
For me that alignment would be helpful.
Is that intentional and, if yes why?
Auto gain is a great feature but as previously explained when you’re playing a mixture of styles and eras it falls short and the adjustment process does become very awkward.
For now I’ve turned it off and gone back to manual adjustment but if it could be improved as in the other softwares i would definitely use it.
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Hi @urbopussy,
Thank you for raising this point!
As far as I know, manually set gain values are independent and not synchronized between devices. I can imagine this might be intentional, as different devices (like an iPad and iPhone) often require tailored settings to account for variations in performance, hardware, or user preferences.
That said, I understand how synchronized gain values, similar to hot cues, could be more convenient for certain workflows. Deciding what’s best here is a complex matter, as users have diverse needs. Some might prefer the flexibility of device-specific settings, while others would find consistency more efficient.
It might be worth suggesting this idea as a separate feature request to the development team, possibly as an optional toggle, so it could accommodate different use cases.
Cheers!
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Hi @daniel_curley,
I completely understand how Auto Gain can sometimes work inconvenient, especially when mixing tracks from different styles and eras. I’ve found that switching the Gain behavior to “Pick-Up” has helped me a lot in this regard. With this setting, any manual adjustments you make are smoother and less sudden, which makes the process feel more natural and controlled.
It’s worth giving this a try—you might find it makes manual adjustment less of a hassle while still keeping Auto Gain enabled when needed.
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This happened to me tonight! It was first time using djay pro, coming over from serato.
Is it on par with serato auto gain after adjust the db to -6?
