![]() (Virtual DJ has had key detection for ages, by the way.) But for the reasons I’ve outlined, I still prefer to use Mixed In Key, not least because I sometimes DJ with Serato too, which doesn’t have key detection at all. If you only every do or will use Traktor, and you don’t use iTunes extensively to sort your music, I’d say stick with Traktor’s in-built key detection. I personally don’t really need to be told how dancefloor-friendly my tunes are, but some folk may find it useful. ![]() Mixed In Key has also attempted to introduce an “energy” rating system, but the jury’s out as to how useful people find that. Test show most of the big systems are pretty good, but none is perfect. What I like about using Mixed In Key is that it’ll write to the comments as well as the (non-standard) key tag that is used by Traktor and other DJ software, which can allow you to sort by key in iTunes, and also potentially use key in other systems, like on CDJs from USB. ![]() It is almost impossible to have an objective debate about key detection software, because everyone makes a convincing argument that theirs is best. Many of these users also used Mixed in Key or other various key detection software. I guess the obvious question is should we use Mixed in Key because it is more accurate versus using Traktor’s key detection feature? I ask this because the key results differed after anaylsis by the two programs.” Digital DJ Tips says: “I plan on using it for preparing sets or maybe for the odd time when I’ve dug myself into a corner during an improv DJ gig.”ĭownload the current version of TraktorAutoNextSong on GitHub.Mixed In Key ran away with the harmonic detection game for many years, but is it still worth the investment now that Traktor has key detection built in?ĭigital DJ Tips reader Bass Action writes: “It is apparent that a vast portion of your fans, followers, and newsletter readers are Traktor users. Trust your ears and choose songs that fit the vibe and energy of your dancefloor. If you’re using this in place of selecting good songs that will fit in the moment of the song, you’re of course making a mistake. In our view, the tool is simply a shortcut to get around a weakness of the software – and as noted above, is the same process as sorting your library by Key and BPM – but in a much faster manner. Is This “Cheating”?Ī common accustation of any tools that help DJs choose tracks is that they’re a form of cheating. A second drawback is that it doesn’t look for halved / doubled BPMs – something that any good DJ knows is a perfectly fine way to look for a good matching track. We’d love to be able to choose our own ID3 tags for Key. One of the drawbacks is that it only reads Traktor’s key own detected field – which historically hasn’t been as accurate as Mixed In Key and others. The results are actually a “weighted graph of every song in a Traktor collection of songs the weight is calculated using the BPM of the songs and their different keys”. Since Traktor annoyingly doesn’t do double sorting (that is, sort by BPM second, but Key first), this is incredibly handy and allows using both fields effectively to find good songs to consider. It instantly loads in eight suggested tracks that are similar in BPM and have a key that matches or is close. In our testing, the TraktorAutoNextSong app works extremely well. How Well Do The Traktor Track Recommendations Work? ![]() It’ll quickly analyze your collection and you’re ready to go – now open Traktor and drag songs directly into the app (I found that click-and-holding on a track and then cmd-tabbing over to the TraktorAutoNextSong app works well). You’ll have to select your Traktor library in your current Traktor folder – it’s called collection.nml and is usually in the current version of Traktor in Documents > Native Instruments. Run the installer for Mono and then download and install TraktorAutoNextSong as well. It’s a free download (as is TraktorAutoNextSong) available here. To install the app, you’ll need to have Mono installed – this is an open source framework that allows the application to run. Designed by Anders Fischer-Nielsen, the app is a handy and free way to find good tracks to add to your playlists or to mix into your set in a pinch. This app is built as an external device to your DJ software – meaning that you’ll have to open it separately and allow it to analyze your Traktor Pro collection on its own. Read on for the details of the TraktorAutoNextSong project. Unfortunately, Native Instruments has kept us waiting – but one independent project brings the functionality to Mac users with a standalone app workflow. We’ve wondered ever since Traktor DJ for iOS launched back in 2013 when the desktop Traktor Pro would get the track recommendation functionality that the iPad/iPhone app has.
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