Loading a track

Before you can start mixing, you’ll need to load music onto a deck. djay makes this quick and flexible by making it simple to start playing a track. Loading a track is the first step to getting the music flowing.

How to load a track onto a deck

1. To load a track onto Deck 1, tap the music note icon on the left side of the screen, next to Tap to load.
2. Choose a track from a library.
3. The chosen track will begin playing automatically when it is loaded.
4. You can then repeat the process to load a track onto Deck 2.

   

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Remember to set the crossfader to the left (toward Deck 1) so you can hear the first track.

Accessing additional track options

The track options give you quick access to valuable tools. From loading the next song to scratching, identifying music, or queuing up your next track, these shortcuts help you stay creative and in control while mixing.

Press and hold the track artwork next to the waveform of a loaded track to open more options.

• Eject: Unloads the track from the deck.

• Load next: Switches to the next track in the playlist.

• Double: Loads the same track on both decks. Perfect for experimenting with transitions, beat juggling, or learning a song’s structure.

• Scratch tools: Instantly loads a scratch-ready track from djay’s built-in scratch tools.

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  You can quickly access Scratch Tools by tapping and holding load track if the deck is empty.

• Shazam: Identifies music playing nearby through your device’s microphone.

• Add to Queue: Adds the track to your queue.