Improving the new cue point snapping behavior

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Suggestion for improved cue point snapping behavior in djay

Hi djay Team and fellow users,

I’ve been exploring the new version 5.3, and I wanted to share a suggestion that could make cue point management even more efficient.

I’ve also recorded a video demonstrating the issue and my suggestion. You can check it out here: ==> Watch the video

It’a about this point in 5.3.: Cue points now snap to closest beat when long pressing set cue

To provide some context, I typically work with a quantize mode of 1:16 on both decks. This allows for fast response times, which is important when adding quick effects or stuttering, and helps keep things responsive during my performance.

That being said, about my issue with the current cue point improvements in v5.3. Specifically, when I create cue points “on the fly” while playing a track, they don’t snap exactly to a beat due to the 1/16th quantize setting. Instead, the cue points are placed randomly within the grid. I understand that

with the new feature in v5.3, long-pressing the “Set Cue” button now causes the cue point to snap to the closest beat, which is a great improvement. However, I’d like to suggest a change to how this behavior works.

My suggestion is to reverse the current behavior:

  • When I tap the cue point button shortly, it should immediately snap to the closest beat or bar (just like the current long-press behavior).
  • When I long-press the cue point button, I’d like it to allow me to freely position the cue point at the exact point I’m pressing it (based on the Quantize setting), without snapping to the nearest beat or bar.

This way, when I’m quickly tapping to set cue points, they will always snap to the beat, which is what I (and most of us) need 9 out of 10 times. However, when I need more precise control, I want the option to place the cue point freely by holding the button.

It would be fantastic if this behavior could be the default or, even better, if there was an option to toggle it in the settings based on individual user preferences.

Thanks for considering this suggestion—I believe it would greatly improve flexibility and workflow for many DJs who want to maintain responsive cue point placement while also having precise control when needed.

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Thanks for the suggestion @DJ_Big_Blender. I have forwarded this to the dev team for consideration.

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To make the suggestion fully complete, I’d also love to see this behavior extended to creating loops.

So just like with cue points:

  • Short press → the loop snaps to the nearest beat/bar
  • Long press → allows for free placement (based on the Quantize setting) without snapping

Why?
Because in a live situation, you want to work quickly and accurately, and automatic snapping really helps with that. But during preparation, it’s sometimes essential to place a loop exactly between beats for more creative control.

Maybe it could be added as a toggleable preference in the settings, so every DJ can choose what fits their workflow best?

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Noted. Good idea. Thanks for the additional suggestion @DJ_Big_Blender

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I think these are good suggestions cause normally I want it snapped to the grid and just a tap is a lot easier and on the special occasions where I want to place it off grid a long press would be good.

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