# Smart Playlists: Add OR operator between different criteria **URL:** \ **Category:** Suggestions\ **Tags:** macOS, Windows, iOS, Android\ **Created:** [July 27, 2024, 8:41pm UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/smart-playlists-add-or-operator-between-different-criteria/28184 "2024-07-27T20:41:13Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![trebbis](https://community.algoriddim.com/user_avatar/community.algoriddim.com/trebbis/32/20322_2.png) [@trebbis](https://community.algoriddim.com/u/trebbis)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2024, 8:41pm UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/smart-playlists-add-or-operator-between-different-criteria/28184/1 "2024-07-27T20:41:14Z")
Hi everyone, I’d love to see an enhancement in the smart playlists feature. Currently, we can only use the AND operator, but in many cases, I need the flexibility of an OR operator as well. Here’s how I manage my library: I use the “Genre” metadata tag to indicate the main genre of a track. If a track also resonates with other genres, I add the sub-genre in the comment field, prefixed with a specific ASCII emoji to signify that it’s a sub-genre. **Example:** - **Track:** Elijay - 1080p - **Genre:** UKDance - **Comment:** ♫NeoSoul In this example, the primary genre is UKDance, but the track also has a NeoSoul vibe, which I denote in the comments. To organize my music more efficiently, I want to create a smart playlist that includes all tracks that feel like NeoSoul. For this, I need the following criteria: - **Genre:** NeoSoul OR **Comment contains:** ♫NeoSoul Unfortunately, this isn’t currently possible with the existing functionality. Below are two screenshots illustrating this issue with another genre (Breakbeat). Only “Genre” rule ![Screenshot 2024-07-27 at 22.22.32](https://community-assets.algoriddim.com/original/2X/6/6d9b35343b94bd8b2ca02f8895117490552558b2.png) “Genre” AND Comment contains rule ![Screenshot 2024-07-27 at 22.22.42](https://community-assets.algoriddim.com/original/2X/3/32a682e520eba6d0ca7c801614573ca294e2c7c5.png) ---
**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:** [July 31, 2024, 12:23am UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/smart-playlists-add-or-operator-between-different-criteria/28184/2 "2024-07-31T00:23:28Z")
Hi @trebbis, the **OR** command is actually possible within a single criteria/rule. 1. If you want a Smart Playlist that contains Genre 1 **OR** Genre 2, you need to select both of the Genres within a Single Rule. ![image](https://community-assets.algoriddim.com/original/2X/e/ebddf0b0a3e8cbaca3faf02541677c7da7b68c4c.png) 2. If you want a Smart Playlist that contains **BOTH** Genre 1 **AND** Genre 2, then you need to create separate Genre Rules for each one. ![IMG_0849](https://community-assets.algoriddim.com/original/2X/d/d5242e4cf02df59eb6c7bda5e0ff34980df4a563.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![trebbis](https://community.algoriddim.com/user_avatar/community.algoriddim.com/trebbis/32/20322_2.png) [@trebbis](https://community.algoriddim.com/u/trebbis)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2024, 8:05am UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/smart-playlists-add-or-operator-between-different-criteria/28184/4 "2024-07-31T08:05:54Z")
Thanks for the feedback @Slak_Jaw but this is not what I am looking for. I want to be able to have the OR criteria between different criteria like in this exmaple _`Genre`_ and _`Comment contains`_. Do you see a possibility for this? ---
**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:** [July 31, 2024, 6:26pm UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/smart-playlists-add-or-operator-between-different-criteria/28184/5 "2024-07-31T18:26:38Z")
You’re welcome @trebbis. Yes, I understood what you were asking for above and I have shared this with the dev team for consideration. What I offered above is how OR currently works in djay so you can possibly find a work around with your current workflow. Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![deejay\_shy](https://community.algoriddim.com/user_avatar/community.algoriddim.com/deejay_shy/32/11726_2.png) [@deejay\_shy](https://community.algoriddim.com/u/deejay_shy)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2024, 2:20am UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/smart-playlists-add-or-operator-between-different-criteria/28184/8 "2024-10-19T02:20:01Z")
Is it possible to have an “or” operator instead of the “and” operator rule. for example, I’d like a smart playlist to display artist contains wutang or wu-tang. when both rules are displayed, nothing shows up, but when i select an individual rule in edit, it then shows for each rule. To me this just creates too many extra steps just to see all the tracks that have either “wutang” or “wu-tang” Will there ever be an “or” operator function in the rules just like many other dj applications? ---
**Author:** ![James\_Gillies](https://community.algoriddim.com/user_avatar/community.algoriddim.com/james_gillies/32/11548_2.png) [@James\_Gillies](https://community.algoriddim.com/u/James_Gillies)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2024, 3:25pm UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/smart-playlists-add-or-operator-between-different-criteria/28184/9 "2024-10-19T15:25:43Z")
Definitely voting for this. Other operators such as “in between” or “not” etc would be really handy as well. I need to look at the currently offered operators, but if “OR” is not included then I think it’s pretty basic as it stands. ---
**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:** [October 19, 2024, 4:16pm UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/smart-playlists-add-or-operator-between-different-criteria/28184/10 "2024-10-19T16:16:47Z")
Hi @deejay_shy and @James_Gillies, I’ve merged your new topic with this existing one. Please see above. Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![trebbis](https://community.algoriddim.com/user_avatar/community.algoriddim.com/trebbis/32/20322_2.png) [@trebbis](https://community.algoriddim.com/u/trebbis)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2025, 8:18pm UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/smart-playlists-add-or-operator-between-different-criteria/28184/11 "2025-04-21T20:18:04Z")
I have to say after now again deep diving on this subject. There is currently no **OR** operator between two or more different criteria possible. Please correct me if I am wrong. E.g. If I wanted a smart playlist that contains tracks that have either the **GENRE** “Hip-Hop” **OR** the **COMMENT** “New Jack Swing”, so that the playlist shows all tracks with the genre “Hip-Hop” and the tracks with the comment “New Jack Swing” in one playlist. It is not possible as far as I can tell as you can not change the operator between the operators to **OR**. ---
**Author:** ![Ramon\_Richie](https://community.algoriddim.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/r/a9adbd/32.png) [@Ramon\_Richie](https://community.algoriddim.com/u/Ramon_Richie)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2025, 10:32pm UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/smart-playlists-add-or-operator-between-different-criteria/28184/12 "2025-12-01T22:32:09Z")
On the topic of smart playlist say I don’t want a genre or genres. So I want to show tunes without disco, funk, soul etc. ---
**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:** [December 1, 2025, 11:27pm UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/smart-playlists-add-or-operator-between-different-criteria/28184/13 "2025-12-01T23:27:37Z")
Hi @Ramon_Richie, “is not” Genre is currently not possible with Smart Playlist. ---
**Author:** ![BrianR](https://community.algoriddim.com/user_avatar/community.algoriddim.com/brianr/32/23618_2.png) [@BrianR](https://community.algoriddim.com/u/BrianR)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2026, 4:57pm UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/smart-playlists-add-or-operator-between-different-criteria/28184/14 "2026-08-15T16:57:11Z")
I agree with this suggestion. All operators should be included. For instance, I like to provide a color assignment to tracks that I have “completed”, including accurate beat grids, loops, cue points, etc. I would love to make a playlist that is all tracks that are "NOT” green color which would be the list of tracks that I still need to finish preparing. There would also be a ton of other very useful aspects to have a more robust smart filter functionality with and/or/not etc. ---
**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:** [August 15, 2026, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/smart-playlists-add-or-operator-between-different-criteria/28184/15 "2026-08-15T21:26:01Z")
Hi @BrianR, welcome to the Community! Thanks for the additional input. ---
**Author:** ![Daniel\_Musiol](https://community.algoriddim.com/user_avatar/community.algoriddim.com/daniel_musiol/32/24304_2.png) [@Daniel\_Musiol](https://community.algoriddim.com/u/Daniel_Musiol)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2026, 12:37pm UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/smart-playlists-add-or-operator-between-different-criteria/28184/16 "2026-09-29T12:37:58Z")
hello actual form of genre choice in smart playlists are irrational, because in open format certain track can be assigned to 5+ genres for example there is need to choice like ‘contains’ ---
**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:** [September 29, 2026, 1:15pm UTC](https://community.algoriddim.com/t/smart-playlists-add-or-operator-between-different-criteria/28184/17 "2026-09-29T13:15:07Z")
Hi @Daniel_Musiol, welcome to the Community! Thanks for the additional feedback.