# Is djay good for beginners? **URL:** \ **Category:** Questions\ **Tags:** iOS\ **Created:** [March 17, 2026, 12:32am UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/is-djay-good-for-beginners/41775 "2026-03-17T00:32:42Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![DJ\_DoubleDigits](https://community.algoriddim.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/d9b06d/32.png) [@DJ\_DoubleDigits](https://community.algoriddim.com/u/DJ_DoubleDigits)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2026, 12:32am UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/is-djay-good-for-beginners/41775/1 "2026-03-17T00:32:42Z")
Hi everyone that reads this. I’m a new dj, and wondering if this software is good for beginners? Currently my ddj-flx4 didn’t arrive yet but is this good? When I was learning how, the guy giving me lessons was using Serato DJ Pro. Since I’m used to that, will I get how to use this software? ---
**Author:** ![Slak\_Jaw](https://community.algoriddim.com/user_avatar/community.algoriddim.com/slak_jaw/32/6517_2.png) [@Slak\_Jaw](https://community.algoriddim.com/u/Slak_Jaw)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2026, 12:50am UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/is-djay-good-for-beginners/41775/3 "2026-03-17T00:50:01Z")
Hi @DJ_DoubleDigits, welcome to the Community! Personally, I think djay is great for beginners. On iOS, we even have a view mode called Starter that greatly simplifies the user interface while you are learning. ![image](https://community-assets.algoriddim.com/original/3X/2/0/20afcc2dbf96865fa49c0aedc8f2618975d17d71.jpeg) > **[Deck views | Algoriddim Support](https://help.algoriddim.com/user-manual/djay-ios/getting-started/decks)** > > djay offers multiple deck views so you can choose the layout that best fits your style, needs, and setup. You can switch between them using the different view modes in the Dashboard. We also include a free DJ School within the djay with several tutorial videos: ![IMG_0558](https://community-assets.algoriddim.com/original/3X/1/f/1f5ad880260e961b41ea30e8ea8e399f2cad59bb.jpeg) ![IMG_0559](https://community-assets.algoriddim.com/original/3X/4/a/4a10bf47327c48b068edbb7ade998bba61d6fb60.jpeg) ![IMG_0560](https://community-assets.algoriddim.com/original/3X/b/5/b5d3400296cd96057d4d29a7239dbf5c4264d95c.jpeg) Also, I can confirm that the FLX4 is officially supported by djay on iOS. ---
**Author:** ![Chris\_R](https://community.algoriddim.com/user_avatar/community.algoriddim.com/chris_r/32/3683_2.png) [@Chris\_R](https://community.algoriddim.com/u/Chris_R)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2026, 11:28am UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/is-djay-good-for-beginners/41775/4 "2026-03-17T11:28:00Z")
Essentially, the setup is very similar, so in that respect, one piece of software is as good or as bad as the next. In my opinion, Djay’s main advantage is still that you can use it with an iPhone and iPad. If I wanted to use a laptop as well, I’d probably consider other options. But of course, that depends entirely on personal preference. ---
**Author:** ![Slak\_Jaw](https://community.algoriddim.com/user_avatar/community.algoriddim.com/slak_jaw/32/6517_2.png) [@Slak\_Jaw](https://community.algoriddim.com/u/Slak_Jaw)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2026, 11:36am UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/is-djay-good-for-beginners/41775/5 "2026-03-17T11:36:44Z")
Thanks for sharing @Chris_R ---
**Author:** ![PKtheDJ](https://community.algoriddim.com/user_avatar/community.algoriddim.com/pkthedj/32/8159_2.png) [@PKtheDJ](https://community.algoriddim.com/u/PKtheDJ)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2026, 1:04pm UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/is-djay-good-for-beginners/41775/6 "2026-03-17T13:04:02Z")
Agreed - One advantage to using djay Pro initially is that you subscribe for a small fee, so if you don’t like it, just cancel the sub. I **would** suggest trying it along with other DJ software though, to make your own decision about which one is best (for you). Don’t get hung up on what others are using. ---
**Author:** ![Slak\_Jaw](https://community.algoriddim.com/user_avatar/community.algoriddim.com/slak_jaw/32/6517_2.png) [@Slak\_Jaw](https://community.algoriddim.com/u/Slak_Jaw)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2026, 1:41pm UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/is-djay-good-for-beginners/41775/7 "2026-03-17T13:41:43Z")
Thanks for the input @PKtheDJ ---
**Author:** ![AndyBoPandy](https://community.algoriddim.com/user_avatar/community.algoriddim.com/andybopandy/32/17290_2.png) [@AndyBoPandy](https://community.algoriddim.com/u/AndyBoPandy)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2026, 12:10am UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/is-djay-good-for-beginners/41775/8 "2026-03-19T00:10:05Z")
i started on a denon f-1200n once upon a dj booth. with a soundmixer to dj on. i tell you this is a dream. djay pro is TOP NOTCH for the price you pay, and even then, still TN. 😃 ive used all to some degree since the early traktor days. this is what i dreamt about in the 90s i could do as a dj. welcome aboard aspiring captain, now skipper? dj skipper. lets cut and mix some! ---
**Author:** ![Slak\_Jaw](https://community.algoriddim.com/user_avatar/community.algoriddim.com/slak_jaw/32/6517_2.png) [@Slak\_Jaw](https://community.algoriddim.com/u/Slak_Jaw)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2026, 3:04pm UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/is-djay-good-for-beginners/41775/9 "2026-03-20T15:04:13Z")
Thanks for the input @AndyBoPandy ---
**Author:** ![DJ\_DoubleDigits](https://community.algoriddim.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/d9b06d/32.png) [@DJ\_DoubleDigits](https://community.algoriddim.com/u/DJ_DoubleDigits)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2026, 5:39pm UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/is-djay-good-for-beginners/41775/10 "2026-03-20T17:39:19Z")
Thanks, everyone! As I type I am mixing song just for the heck of it. In Pro mode it looks kind of like Serato DJ Pro. ---
**Author:** ![Slak\_Jaw](https://community.algoriddim.com/user_avatar/community.algoriddim.com/slak_jaw/32/6517_2.png) [@Slak\_Jaw](https://community.algoriddim.com/u/Slak_Jaw)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2026, 5:40pm UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/is-djay-good-for-beginners/41775/11 "2026-03-20T17:40:37Z")
You’re welcome @DJ_DoubleDigits ---
**Author:** ![Armigo](https://community.algoriddim.com/user_avatar/community.algoriddim.com/armigo/32/2239_2.png) [@Armigo](https://community.algoriddim.com/u/Armigo)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2026, 8:26am UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/is-djay-good-for-beginners/41775/13 "2026-03-28T08:26:10Z")
Top Tip: Your serato cues and loops will be seen by djay as long as you prepped track in serato first b4 using in djay. You might have noted that already. My work flow is: 1. Download a song and first drop to serato and organise cues/loops 2. Import same song to djay (simple drag-n-drop) and analyse 3. ✅ 4. In this way, i can flexibly use same libray either side, whenever the meed dictates. Actually my serato crates md djay playlists are mirrored ---
**Author:** ![Slak\_Jaw](https://community.algoriddim.com/user_avatar/community.algoriddim.com/slak_jaw/32/6517_2.png) [@Slak\_Jaw](https://community.algoriddim.com/u/Slak_Jaw)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2026, 4:26pm UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/is-djay-good-for-beginners/41775/14 "2026-03-28T16:26:55Z")
Thanks for sharing your workflow @Armigo ---
**Author:** ![djshortty](https://community.algoriddim.com/user_avatar/community.algoriddim.com/djshortty/32/16385_2.png) [@djshortty](https://community.algoriddim.com/u/djshortty)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2026, 12:21pm UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/is-djay-good-for-beginners/41775/15 "2026-03-29T12:21:01Z")
they all kindoff look similar ---
**Author:** ![Bacaholic](https://community.algoriddim.com/user_avatar/community.algoriddim.com/bacaholic/32/22106_2.png) [@Bacaholic](https://community.algoriddim.com/u/Bacaholic)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2026, 1:29am UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/is-djay-good-for-beginners/41775/16 "2026-05-20T01:29:42Z")
As a beginner I found it very easy to learn! I quickly left the beginner mode in favor of Pro mode and also found the DJ School videos to be super helpful. I just got an FLX4 and have been having a blast creating my own mashups. It just stinks that the Spotify integration is borked right now. Other than that, highly recommend! ---
**Author:** ![Slak\_Jaw](https://community.algoriddim.com/user_avatar/community.algoriddim.com/slak_jaw/32/6517_2.png) [@Slak\_Jaw](https://community.algoriddim.com/u/Slak_Jaw)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2026, 1:33am UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/is-djay-good-for-beginners/41775/17 "2026-05-20T01:33:55Z")
Hi @Bacaholic, welcome to the Community! Thanks for the positive feedback. Hopefully Spotify will have the issue repaired soon.