Apple Music Now Integrated With More DJ Apps

[MacRumors]

Apple today announced that Apple Music is now integrated with many DJ software and hardware platforms, allowing DJs with an Apple Music subscription to build and mix sets from Apple Music's catalog of more than 100 million songs.

The popular DJing app djay by Algoriddim already offered Apple Music integration since last year, and additional platforms that are now supported include AlphaTheta, Serato, and inMusic's Engine DJ, Denon DJ, Numark, and RANE DJ. For example, you can now access the entire Apple Music catalog in AlphaTheta's rekordbox app for iPhone and iPad.

"Apple Music support has finally arrived," says the release notes for today's rekordbox update.

The integrations are part of a new "DJ with Apple Music" program, with more DJing platforms likely to participate in the future.

Apple Music has launched a related "DJ with Apple Music" page that spotlights a series of DJ-friendly editorial playlists and more.

"Apple Music is committed to supporting DJs," said Stephen Campbell, Global Head of Dance, Electronic & DJ Mixes at Apple Music, in an emailed press release. "This innovation brings the full power of Apple Music into the creative workflow, making it easier than ever for DJs to access, play, and discover music in real time."

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[cwazytech]

I wonder if these DJays can upload mixes to Apple Music. There are some really good one out there on Social Media platforms.

 

[neliason]

Apple Music is garbage. I ask my HomePod Mini to play some music I own via Apple Music and it can’t find it our some error occurs. On my iPad I go to search for songs I own (I still sync music from my Mac) and it searches the Apple Music Library by default. There is no setting to change that and it doesn’t “remember”. Recently I couldn’t figure out how to actually purchase a song using Apple Music on my Mac. Apple went from having a product everyone loved to a steaming pile of garbage.

 

[iGüey]

Bring the turntables back!

 

[Mr_Ed]

Apple Music is garbage. I ask my HomePod Mini to play some music I own via Apple Music and it can’t find it our some error occurs. On my iPad I go to search for songs I own (I still sync music from my Mac) and it searches the Apple Music Library by default. There is no setting to change that and it doesn’t “remember”. Recently I couldn’t figure out how to actually purchase a song using Apple Music on my Mac. Apple went from having a product everyone loved to a steaming pile of garbage.

I have similar issues with Siri not finding music I loaded on my phone while in the car. Frustrating as hell.

“It just works.” 🤡

 

[CarAnalogy]

Apple Music is garbage. I ask my HomePod Mini to play some music I own via Apple Music and it can’t find it our some error occurs. On my iPad I go to search for songs I own (I still sync music from my Mac) and it searches the Apple Music Library by default. There is no setting to change that and it doesn’t “remember”. Recently I couldn’t figure out how to actually purchase a song using Apple Music on my Mac. Apple went from having a product everyone loved to a steaming pile of garbage.

That’s the services demon rearing its ugly head. There’s no profit in Apple serving up things to you that you’ve already bought.

Perfect example of enshirtification. Every time you listen to something you own is a missed opportunity for them to push Apple Music on you.

User choice is a profit killer that must be mitigated through manipulative design. This is software design 101 these days.

 

[LucMac]

As long as you can not use stems / AI filters to remove vocals or some of the provided filter options with Apple Music tracks it's not that big announcement for me. That's why I switched to Tidal a year ago...

But djay pro by Algoriddim is definitely the best DJ App out there by far!

 

[Agent007]

That’s the services demon rearing its ugly head. There’s no profit in Apple serving up things to you that you’ve already bought.

Exactly. Anything to do with storing or syncing one's own media has been slowly crippled over the last decade. Don't even get me started on the Music or TV app Home Sharing option - another one-time feature that fails more often than it works - "An unknown error occurred" is a constant refrain. Something Jobs truly would never have tolerated.

 

[freedogshampoo]

This sounds like great news for artists whose work may otherwise not be tracked or monetized when remixes are created by DJs.

 

[nt5672]

Apple Music is garbage. I ask my HomePod Mini to play some music I own via Apple Music and it can’t find it our some error occurs. On my iPad I go to search for songs I own (I still sync music from my Mac) and it searches the Apple Music Library by default. There is no setting to change that and it doesn’t “remember”. Recently I couldn’t figure out how to actually purchase a song using Apple Music on my Mac. Apple went from having a product everyone loved to a steaming pile of garbage.

Yep, we have not updated Apple Music for a long time because it is so bad, at least if you have an existing music collection. We are actively looking for alternatives and plan on using Linux to get out of Apple's walled garden.

 

[nt5672]

That’s the services demon rearing its ugly head. There’s no profit in Apple serving up things to you that you’ve already bought.

Perfect example of enshirtification. Every time you listen to something you own is a missed opportunity for them to push Apple Music on you.

User choice is a profit killer that must be mitigated through manipulative design. This is software design 101 these days.

And why I'll never buy an Apple service.

 

[Marco Klobas]

Integrate it with Roon instead.

 

[Jgreg00]

Apple Music is garbage. I ask my HomePod Mini to play some music I own via Apple Music and it can’t find it our some error occurs. On my iPad I go to search for songs I own (I still sync music from my Mac) and it searches the Apple Music Library by default. There is no setting to change that and it doesn’t “remember”. Recently I couldn’t figure out how to actually purchase a song using Apple Music on my Mac. Apple went from having a product everyone loved to a steaming pile of garbage.

I never have trouble searching Apple Music...35,000 songs in my library. And to buy a song from within AppleMusic is like one click to go to show in the iTunes Store. It's not that complicated.

 

[dannys1]

Now if only Native Instruments could get on board.

 

[Siliconguy]

Perfect example of enshirtification.

Enshirtification? Did you do that intentionally or did The Good Place invade Macrumors? Not that I object even a little. 😂

 

[darkcompass]

How about integration into GARAGEBAND, their own audio mixing app. Waiting for VirtualDJ to do it, then, I might well be set up.

 

[zenwave]

Does this make anyone else question why the Music app (on *any* of Apple's devices) does not allow fun playback controls like speed adjustment or play direction?

Both YouTube and Plex allow for playback speed adjustment....

 

[NoIdentity]

Very interesting change to the DJ scene, but I think any person performing probably wants to have local files that aren't prone to licencing changes. Imaging preparing for a set and only discover that one or few songs you planed to use were pulled form Apple Music overnight.

I really wonder how will this turn out and if it's something that professionals can even rely on.

 

[Think|Different]

Apple Music is garbage. I ask my HomePod Mini to play some music I own via Apple Music and it can’t find it our some error occurs. On my iPad I go to search for songs I own (I still sync music from my Mac) and it searches the Apple Music Library by default. There is no setting to change that and it doesn’t “remember”. Recently I couldn’t figure out how to actually purchase a song using Apple Music on my Mac. Apple went from having a product everyone loved to a steaming pile of garbage.

Complete personal problems from top to bottom — it’s not garbage, my 8 HomePods work great with it, and, LOL, I can certainly ‘figure out’ how to purchase a song from my Mac.

Not to mention, comprehension must also be in short supply, given none of these things are about AM integration with DJ apps.

 

[flexwithmarius]

Very interesting change to the DJ scene, but I think any person performing probably wants to have local files that aren't prone to licencing changes. Imaging preparing for a set and only discover that one or few songs you planed to use were pulled form Apple Music overnight.

I really wonder how will this turn out and if it's something that professionals can even rely on.

Streaming won’t work. Professionals use CDJs running off USB sticks. Local music databased out into set lists. And usually there’s two or three of those USBs on hand just in case. Makes it easy to transition from one artist to the next and allow for B2B performances.

Worrying about the internet dropping out is the last thing production wants add to their list of fears. Decks break, speakers blow, power goes out, but at least the music is in one place.

 

[LawJolla]

Not as cool as it seems.

Apple's license doesn't allow DJs to alter the sound of the track. So while they can mix it into another or blow the infamous air horn, they cannot isolate vocals, add reverb, etc. Kinda worthless.

 

[dominiongamma]

Not as cool as it seems.

Apple's license doesn't allow DJs to alter the sound of the track. So while they can mix it into another or blow the infamous air horn, they cannot isolate vocals, add reverb, etc. Kinda worthless.

Anyone who thinks that this would have replaced, any kind of DJ function was kidding themselves.

 

[lotones]

Been using Apple Music to program a local radio show for 2 years (I was late to the streaming game). Still prefer cd's for their better sound, but having access to the other 99 million songs I don't own on cd is awesome.

No problem syncing or searching here either btw... 😏

 

[ss2cire]

While this is neat, how does this affect licensing? Do the DJs still have to pay the big companies and smaller labels for "streaming" rights?

 

[radiohead007]

Apple Music is garbage. I ask my HomePod Mini to play some music I own via Apple Music and it can’t find it our some error occurs. On my iPad I go to search for songs I own (I still sync music from my Mac) and it searches the Apple Music Library by default. There is no setting to change that and it doesn’t “remember”. Recently I couldn’t figure out how to actually purchase a song using Apple Music on my Mac. Apple went from having a product everyone loved to a steaming pile of garbage.

Agree, UI is garbage. Needs a full refresh. Apple software was one time top class.