Apple Music is integrating with music tools to allow DJs to create mixes using its catalog | TechCrunch

Apple said today it is opening its catalog to let users build mix sets by integrating the platform with a number of tools. These tools include Algoriddim’s djay Pro software, hardware platforms AlphaTheta, Serato, inMusic’s Engine DJ, Denon DJ, Numark, and RANE DJ.

This will possibly attract DJs to explore Apple Music’s catalog of over 100 million songs and also give aspiring DJs an opportunity to play around with some of these tools.

The company is also launching a new DJ with an Apple Music category page, which features DJ-friendly editorial playlists, curator pages highlighting DJ software and hardware partners, and mixes for inspiration or practice.

“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,” Stephen Campbell, global head of Dance, Electronic & DJ Mixes at Apple Music, said in a statement.

Apple said that since launching streaming for DJ Mix sets in 2021, the company has added thousands of sets on the platform.

Different music streaming platforms have been looking into providing more tooling for song creation and remixing. In 2024, SoundCloud announced integration with six tools for editing, remixing, and custom sample creation. Last year, The Wall Street Journal reported that Spotify is thinking about introducing tools and subscriptions that will allow users to remix songs. Startups like Point72 Ventures-backed Hook are also trying to create a market for legal remixes through their apps.

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