On Tuesday, Apple announced that it would integrate its platform with music tools to let users build mix sets from its catalogue. This update will potentially attract DJs from all around the world, allowing them to explore Apple Music’s catalog, which comprises 100 million songs. DJs will also use these newly integrated music tools for mixing and editing songs.
The Global Head of Dance, Electronic & DJ Mixes at Apple Music, Stephen Cappbell, made a statement about this new feature.
“Apple Music is committed to supporting DJs. With this latest integration, we’re taking that commitment even further—seamlessly connecting Apple Music with the industry’s leading DJ software and hardware. This innovation brings the full power of Apple Music into the creative workflow, making it easier than ever for DJs to access, play, and discover music in real time,”
Apple integrated tools include Algoriddim’s djay Pro software, hardware platforms AlphaTheta and Serato, inMusic’s Engine DJ, Denon DJ, Numark, and RANE DJ.
New DJ by Apple
Apple also announced that it will launch a new DJ with an Apple Music category page soon. The primary features of this DJ will be
- DJ-friendly editorial playlist
- Curator pages have DJ software and hardware partners
- Suggested mixes for practice and inspiration
Apple launched streaming for DJ Mix sets in 2021. Since then, the company has included thousands of sets on the platform.
This music update is preceded by Apple’s new software update, which brought lossless audio and ultra-low latency audio features to AirPods Max. By using USB-C along with the AirPods, musicians could create and mix in Personalized Spatial Audio, assisting them in using multiple music creation apps. This feature will be accessible next month, and USB-C is available on Apple stores.
As of 2024 reports, Apple Music has over 93 million subscribers and a 30.7% share of the US music streaming market. This music streaming platform is available in 167 countries and offers a diverse catalog of over 100 million songs and 30,000 playlists. The company also introduced a 24-hour music video channel last year.
Apple’s biggest competitor in the US, Spotify, was also reported last year by the Wall Street Journal to introduce remixing tools for the TikTok Generation. Other music streaming platforms, for instance, SoundCloud also integrated six AI-powered tools for editing and mixing in November 2024.
