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How to Use djay Pro with Spotify on Mobile/Computer

quote iconWhy direct djay Pro Spotify integration is not working now? I used to be able to directly stream and mix Spotify in my Algoriddim's djay Pro. But now, the option is removed. Is there any other workaround to use Spotify music with djay Pro?

Djay Pro is a versatile music mixing application available on Windows, Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Android. It empowers you to mix tracks from various sources, including local files and supported streaming services. However, the seamless integration between djay Pro and Spotify ended on July 1, 2020. This post details the end of the official integration and guides you through the alternative methods to bring your Spotify music into the djay Pro setup.

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Part 1. Does djay Pro Work with Spotify?

For a significant period, djay Pro users enjoyed seamless access to Spotify's vast music library directly within the app. However, due to changes in Spotify's policies regarding third-party DJ software, this integration is no longer supported.

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Algoriddim, the developers of djay Pro, have since partnered with other streaming services to provide alternative in-app music access. It currently offers direct integration with the following streaming services:

  • Apple Music: Provides access to over 100 million songs, including your personal library in the cloud. Available on iOS, iPadOS, macOS, visionOS, Android, and Windows.
  • TIDAL: Offers HiFi sound quality, over 110 million tracks, exclusive content, and HD music video streaming. A "DJ Extension" to the standard Individual plan is now required.
  • SoundCloud: Integrates with SoundCloud Go+ to stream and mix over 200 million tracks, including a wide range of independent and emerging artists.
  • Beatport Streaming: Focuses on electronic music with millions of tracks, curated playlists, top 100 charts, offline storage (with Advanced or Professional subscription), and advanced audio streaming.
  • Beatsource Streaming: Caters to open-format DJs with millions of tracks across genres like Hip-Hop, R&B, Pop, and Latin, offering curated playlists, top 100 charts, offline storage, and advanced audio streaming.

Part 2. How to Make Algoriddim djay Pro Spotify Integration Again

While direct djay Spotify integration is no longer available, there's still a way to mix your favorite Spotify tracks. This section reveals a powerful method, effective for both Free and Premium Spotify users, to bridge the gap. The key? DRmare Spotify Music Converter.

Djay Pro fully supports mixing local audio files encoded in MP3, AAC, AIFF, WAV, and FLAC formats across all its platforms (iPad, iPhone, Android, Windows PC, and Mac). While Spotify's tracks are encrypted and cannot be directly transferred or used outside the Spotify app, you can use DRmare software to unlock restrictions and do format conversion.

This tool expertly converts Spotify music into universally compatible formats like MP3, AIFF, FLAC, and WAV. Beyond simple conversion, DRmare lets you customize audio parameters like bitrate and channel while preserving the original sound quality. Its batch conversion feature saves you time, and ultimately, it empowers you to own your Spotify music for seamless use across various platforms, including djay Pro, Serato DJ, etc.

How to Download Spotify Music for djay Pro

Ready to use your Spotify playlist on djay Pro? Follow these detailed steps to download and convert your Spotify songs for seamless mixing. Let's get started.

Step 1Import Spotify playlists to DRmare

Download and install DRmare Spotify Music Converter on your computer. After you launch it, you can log in to your Spotify free or premium account. Now, you can browse your Spotify library and click the 'Add' > 'Add to List' button to load them for conversion.

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Step 2Reset the output sound parameters for Spotify djay Pro

DRmare Spotify Music Converter allows you to change the output settings according to djay Pro perferences. Click the menu icon > 'Preference' > 'Conversion' option to open the settings window. The display parameters are available to reset.

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Step 3Start to convert Spotify playlist for djay Pro

Now hit the 'Convert' button on the right side of DRmare's main page. The program will then start the conversion. When all added tracks are converted, you can hit the 'Converted' icon to check the list and visit. You can also locate the stored folder by clicking the 'folder' icon next to the song.

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Part 3. How to Add Spotify to djay Pro App on iOS/Android/Windows/Mac

Once you have the unprotected audio files of your Spotify tracks, you can import them into djay Pro on your respective device:

For iPad/iPhone

Before using Spotify with djay Pro on iPhone, iPad, and more, you need to move Spotify files to your iOS devices first. Once done, you can check the following steps.

Via djay for iOS/iPadOS App:

Step 1. Start the djay for iOS or iPadOS app on your device.

Step 2. Select 'My Library' and go to a playlist where you would like to import the audio files.

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Step 3. Touch the 'number of songs' option and click on 'Add from files…'.

Step 4. Here you can browse the converted Spotify songs on your device and import them to djay app.

Via Files App on iPad/iPhone:

Step 1. Head to the 'Files' app on your iPhone or iPad.

Step 2. Locate the local Spotify music track you want to use with djay Pro. Then touch the 'three dots' icon and select 'Open in'.

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Step 3. Pick up 'djay' from the options. Then it will put Spotify on djay Pro for you to mix.

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For Android Devices:

Step 1. Connect your Android device to your computer via USB and transfer the converted Spotify music to your Android phone first.

Step 2. Open the djay 2 for Android app on your device. Click on 'Playlists' at the bottom menu. Then choose 'My Music' from the list.

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Step 3. Now, you can import the local Spotify music to djay 2 for Android. Your Spotify tracks should now appear in your djay Pro music library.

For a Windows Computer:

Step 1. Launch the djay Pro program on your Windows computer.

Step 2. Head to the library browser on the djay Pro screen. Then you can choose music from Explorer Folders, iTunes, or other music players and add them to djay Pro. 

Note:

To access Spotify music on iTunes or other music platforms, you need to import Spotify songs to the platform first.

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Step 3. Your Spotify music tracks should now be accessible within the djay Pro library, often under a newly added folder.

For Mac Computer:

Step 1. Go to the djay Pro software on your Mac computer.

Step 2. Locate the library browser on its main screen. Then you can pick up the location where you want to add Spotify music from. You can choose from 'My Library', 'Music Playlists', and 'Finder'.

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Step 3. Navigate to the folder containing your converted Spotify music. Drag and drop the desired songs or the entire folder into the djay Pro library.

Part 4. How to Use djay Pro with Spotify

Once your local Spotify audio tracks are loaded onto djay Pro's intuitive decks, you gain access to a comprehensive suite of professional mixing tools to sculpt your sound and create seamless transitions:

How to Use Spotify with djay Pro Offline

  • Effortless Playback Control: Use Play/Pause to start, stop, and precisely time your tracks.
  • Creative Cueing: Set and recall Cue Points to jump to specific moments within a song, perfect for drops, vocal intros, or creating rhythmic stutters.
  • Dynamic Looping: Engage Loops of varying lengths to extend sections, build tension, or create unique rhythmic patterns.
  • Sculpt Your Sound with EQ: Fine-tune the frequency spectrum of each track using the EQ (Equalizers), isolating basslines, highlighting vocals, or creating dramatic sonic shifts.
  • Shape the Atmosphere with Filters: Employ Filters to sweep frequencies, adding dynamic movement and creating smooth transitions between tracks.
  • Add Flavor and Energy with Effects: Explore a range of Effects like reverb, delay, flanger, and more to inject personality and excitement into your mix.
  • Seamless Transitions with the Crossfader: Use the Crossfader to smoothly blend between the audio output of the two decks, creating fluid transitions.
  • Control the Groove with Tempo and Pitch: Adjust the Tempo and Pitch Controls independently to match the BPM of your tracks or create interesting sonic manipulations.
  • Perfect Synchronization with Beatmatching Tools: Utilize djay Pro's visual waveforms and beat grid displays to visually Beatmatch your tracks, ensuring they play in perfect synchronization for seamless and professional-sounding mixes.

Part 5. FAQs about djay Pro and Spotify

Q1. Does djay Work with Spotify?

A1. No. Now, djay app Spotify integration is not available anymore. Spotify closed this cooperation on July 1, 2020. So, now you can't mix Spotify files with djay Pro directly.

Q2. Which Music Streaming Service Is Available in djay Pro?

A2. djay Pro now supports Tidal, SoundCloud, Beatsource and Beatport. With a subscription to those services, you can access tracks in djay Pro and mix them with ease.

Q3. Which Version of djay Supports SoundCloud and Tidal Integration?

A3. The latest version of djay app on iOS, Windows, and Mac supports Tidal and SoundCloud.

Q4. How Can I Add Spotify Music to djay Pro from Tidal and SoundCloud?

A4. As we mentioned before, djay Pro now integrates with Tidal and SoundCloud. For djay's new starters, go to register a Tidal account or a SoundCloud account and get the related benefits. For djay's frequent users, you can choose to sync Spotify playlists to Tidal or SoundCloud. Some online syncing tools like Soundiiz or TuneMyMusic can migrate your playlists.

Note:

You can't sync the exclusive Spotify songs to SoundCloud and Tidal. You have to download these specific tracks via DRmare Spotify Music Converter for further sync.

Part 6. The Verdict

This guide has provided you with a professional yet simple method to use Spotify within djay Pro. By following the steps outlined, you can start mixing your favorite Spotify tracks. Furthermore, with the DRmare Spotify Music Converter, you can download and convert Spotify songs into djay Pro-compatible audio files, granting you unrestricted access for mixing in djay Pro and other top DJ apps for Spotify that support local file playback.

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