Make Coloring Keys more usable + add 6 missing matching keys

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Thanks for the much awaited new feature "Added support for coloring keys or similar keys in media library (in media library settings) " in Djay 5.6 that only shows harmonically compatible keys in color. It already reduces visual clutter and makes choosing the next track much easier.

However did I find two important points that could make the feature much stronger:

Colors or icons for transition types
The current colors don’t convey much information. It would be much more valuable if colors (or, even better) clear icons indicated the type of transition, such as energy up, energy down, mood shift, diagonal mix, or jaws mix. This gives immediate insight while mixing, beyond just the key color.

Missing 6 possible harmonic matches
I noticed that six possible harmonic or energy options don’t get a color, even though they are valid transitions and the setting is already on “Color Matching – Adjacent Keys.” Examples:

  • Jaws Mix (+1 semitone, e.g., C to C#)
  • Switching Scale Mix (e.g., F to Fm or Fm to F)

These are not currently recognized as matches, although many DJs use them regularly. (As a matter of fact.This flaw was already present in the previous versions of djay’s Match function.)

I hope you’ll consider these improvements. They would make “Color Matching – Adjacent Keys” more powerful and better aligned with how DJs use harmonic mixing in practice.

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I see the value of this too, but you should be able to only switch on types you’re interested in.

As an extension of this a ‘flexible’ filter for only showing compatible tracks would make my life even easier (as opposed to hard-coding and updating the key in the filter).

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I completely agree with this proposal. You have my vote.

While the new coloring feature is a great step forward to reduce visual clutter, missing out on the ‘Energy Boost’ (Jaws Mix / +1 semitone) feels like a gap. Many of us use that specific technique to build hype in the set, and having it visually recognized (instead of greyed out) would be a game changer.

Also, the idea of using icons or specific indicators to know the type of transition (energy up/down) at a glance is brilliant.

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You’re welcome @DJ_Big_Blender. Thanks again for the additional input - I’ve passed this onto the devs for review and consideration.

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You are Correct @Mister_Tuur. That would be the best. Being able te select/deselect different types of harmonic transitions would be awesome, but being aware that this simple addition already took ages I think asking for the ultimum would probarly be a step too far.

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