I respectfully disagree @Wirelessdj.
I think we should not forget Algoriddim (just like any other company) does not have infinite ressources.
So, we cannot just say “we want everything”, and “everything is priority one”.
Scrolling thru many posts, I see consistency in some drawbacks with DJay :
- Many “supported” controllers, but less than a handful are really integrated A-to-Z, maybe only two or three max (Reloop Buddy, Mixtour, and perhaps DDJ-FLX2 (not sure)). No “Full Size” controller.
- So, what’s the point of having a huge list of “half integrated” controllers, when you will end-up disappointing customers.
- For really stronger Djay adoption, we need full integration, and reliability.
- And because we cannot have it all, this means reducing the controller list, while going A-to-Z with a shorter list.
- I reckon I am kind of in disagreement with what I currently perceive as being the business model of Djay : Focusing on “occasional hobby customers”, who are not willing to invest much in their first gear (entry level controllers). Because a significant part of these customers are also those who will want everything in a free version. And another part will upgrade gear sooner or later, then feeling lack of integration with Djay, and possibly switching to other software. None of these paths are good / sustainable for Djay.
- Last thing : Every amateur DJ, even very low level will look at YT videos from Djs playing on higher gear. So ultimately, everybody wants to do that. And if Djay doesn’t follow the curve (accompanying its customer on higher gear), it will loose them (attrition). Not good.
Fwiw, my own experience is the following : I started with a Reloop Buddy and a DJay subscription. Then I had issues with the sound quality of the Buddy. I upgraded to DDJ-REV5. But now I am disappointed with the integration with Djay. The problem is that I have now invested $1000 in gear. And changing gear wouldn’t change anything, because other controllers have the same half backed integration issues with Djay. So, I am questioning whether I should switch to another software. And the main thing refraining me from doing this is the Apple Music integration, currently.
I humbly think my own experience is probably similar to many other customers. And this is not good for Djay. We need full integration with some controllers (even at the cost of a reduced set of controllers), and reliability.
We cannot have it all. Asking for everything, without concessions, won’t help Algoriddim to sort priorities, imho.