Beatport has launched a new web app called Beatport DJ that mimics DJ software and lets you organise playlists, discover tracks and browse the Beatport catalogue. Beatport DJ features two decks with waveform view, pitch slider, hot cues, three-band EQ and filter per channel, crossfader and cue buttons, as well as looping and sync options. There are also 10 different effects to choose from with an X/Y pad per deck. As you click through the waveform to later parts in a track, for example, all audio remains in sync. An Automix option will automatically blend a playlist, which you could use to try out different tracks’ blends or just as a listening tool in the day.
Beneath the track view, you can browse Beatport’s whole catalogue, including their own curated playlists and create your own for purchase and download later or sync across any devices that support Beatport LINK. That means you can prepare sets, practice blends and add or amend playlists on the go and they will be ready for you when you sign into a device that supports LINK like Denon DJ SC6000 media player. Hot cues, loops and other edits don’t yet sync across devices or software. Beatport DJ does support hardware MIDI controllers via web browser, but only the Pioneer DJ DDJ-200 works natively – other controls from Hercules, Pioneer DJ, Denon DJ and Numark will need to be manually MIDI mapped.