Beatsource DJ
Beatsource DJ is a DJ application developed by Beatsource, the open-format music platform created by a partnership between Beatport and DJcity. While Beatport focuses on electronic dance music, Beatsource caters to open-format, hip-hop, R&B, pop, Latin, and multi-genre DJs — covering the musical spectrum that mobile DJs, club DJs, and event professionals need.
The application provides a full DJ mixing environment with dual decks, waveform displays, mixer controls, effects, and transport features. Like its electronic music counterpart Beatport DJ, Beatsource DJ's primary value proposition is its integrated music catalog. DJs can stream and mix from Beatsource's extensive library of mainstream, urban, and open-format music directly within the application.
Beatsource's catalog includes DJ-specific versions of tracks that aren't available on consumer streaming platforms — DJ edits, extended mixes, intro/outro versions, clean/explicit versions, and DJ tools. These specialized versions are essential for professional DJs who need specific edit points, radio-friendly versions, or extended intros for smooth mixing. The catalog is curated by professional DJs and includes exclusive edits and remixes.
The platform includes curated playlists organized by genre, mood, event type, and popularity — categories like "Wedding Reception Essentials," "Friday Night R&B," "Latin Crossover Hits," and "Top 40 Current" that help working DJs build sets quickly. The BPM and key detection systems ensure tracks are mix-ready, and the DJ charts provide insight into what other DJs are playing.
Beatsource DJ also integrates with Beatsource Link, allowing compatible DJ software applications to access the streaming catalog during performances. MIDI controller support, recording capabilities, and social sharing round out the feature set. For open-format and mobile DJs, Beatsource DJ provides an essential bridge between music discovery, curation, and live performance, with a catalog specifically tailored to non-electronic DJ genres.