Spotify Connects Directly to rekordbox, Serato, and djay
▼ Summary
– Spotify now integrates directly with desktop DJ software from rekordbox, Serato, and djay.
– Users can access their full Spotify libraries and playlists within these DJ programs to create sets.
– This integration is exclusively available to Spotify Premium subscribers.
– The feature is accessible in 51 global markets where Spotify operates.
– This launch follows a recent feature allowing Premium users to mix track-to-track transitions in their own playlists.
The ability for Spotify to connect directly with leading DJ software platforms like rekordbox, Serato, and djay represents a significant evolution for music creators. This new integration, announced recently, allows Premium subscribers to access their complete Spotify libraries and playlists directly within these professional desktop applications. The feature is designed to streamline the workflow for DJs, making it quicker and more intuitive to build sets by pulling tracks directly from their streaming collections.
According to the company, this development enables users to mix songs from Spotify’s vast catalog effortlessly. By simply logging into their account, DJs gain access to their personal playlists alongside Spotify’s own curated selections. The service describes this as a seamless method for artists to take creative control, crafting unique sets that can build energy or shift the mood between songs. This functionality is reserved for paying subscribers and is currently available in 51 markets worldwide.
This integration follows another recent enhancement for Premium users: the ability to create smooth track-to-track transitions within their personal playlists. The direct software connection is the latest in a series of new features Spotify has rolled out. Other recent additions include support for lossless audio streaming, new “smart filters” for music discovery, in-app messaging capabilities, and granting free users the power to select and play specific songs on demand.
(Source: TechCrunch)
