djay Removes Beatsource Source

The Beatport migration is now visible inside djay

Algoriddim’s community announcement for djay 5.6.6 includes an important library note: the Beatsource user migration to Beatport is now complete, and Beatsource has been removed from the media library sources.

Original source: Algoriddim djay 5.6.6 announcement.

Why this deserves its own checklist

For many DJs, Beatsource was not just another streaming logo in the sidebar. It was an open-format discovery tool — especially for mobile DJs, wedding DJs, bar DJs, and anyone mixing hip-hop, pop, Latin, dance, throwbacks, and request-driven sets. Removing the Beatsource source from djay means the migration is no longer theoretical inside this app: the library experience has changed.

If you already moved your playlists and saved tracks into Beatport, this may be painless. If you have not checked your streaming crates recently, you should audit them before your next set.

What to check in djay now

• Open your streaming sources. Confirm that the crates you expect to use are visible under Beatport.
• Search for high-priority request tracks. Don’t assume every open-format staple appears exactly where you expect.
• Check playlists, not just tracks. A migration can preserve access while still changing playlist organization.
• Test offline behavior if available in your plan/app combination. Streaming-library changes can affect cached workflows.
• Rebuild emergency crates locally. Anything mission-critical should not depend on a streaming migration.

A bigger trend: streaming sources are not permanent UI furniture

The Beatsource removal from djay is another reminder that streaming sources are not static. A DJ app’s library sidebar can change because of service mergers, licensing changes, platform strategy, or subscription-plan updates. When that happens, DJs experience it as a workflow problem: missing playlists, changed search behavior, unavailable tracks, or a source that simply no longer appears.

This does not mean streaming is bad for DJs. It means streaming crates need maintenance the same way USB exports, rekordbox libraries, Serato crates, and iTunes/Music playlists need maintenance.

The takeaway

If you use djay and previously relied on Beatsource, open the app before your next gig and confirm your Beatport migration is clean. The source removal in djay 5.6.6 is a practical reminder that streaming libraries are living systems — and living systems need a backup plan.