Apple Music Expands DJ Capabilities with New Integration and 'DJ with Apple Music' Launch
The platform now connects with leading DJ software and hardware, offering access to its 100-million-song catalog and curated resources for DJs of all levels.
- Apple Music has integrated with DJ platforms like Algoriddim, Serato, AlphaTheta, and more, enabling DJs to mix using its extensive music catalog.
- The newly launched 'DJ with Apple Music' initiative includes a dedicated category page with curated playlists, partner pages, and practice materials.
- This expansion builds on Apple Music's 2021 DJ Mixes program, which brought thousands of DJ sets to the platform and addressed royalty payments using Shazam's technology.
- A subscription is required to access Apple Music's catalog for use with the integrated DJ tools, catering to both professional and aspiring DJs.
- The move positions Apple Music in competition with platforms like SoundCloud and Spotify, which have also introduced tools for DJs and remix creators.