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Default Beatgrid Preference

Feature Request

Dear DJ.STUDIO Developers,

I'd like to propose another feature enhancement for the beatgrid settings in DJ.STUDIO:

Customizable Default Beatgrid Setting

Currently, the default beatgrid setting for every track is Fixed. However, as a user familiar with Rekordbox, I often find that I prefer a different default setting. Rekordbox's approach typically aligns well with my music, requiring minimal adjustments, with the downbeat being correct about 90% of the time. Occasionally, I use other grid options, but I believe that allowing users to choose their preferred default beatgrid setting would be beneficial.

Proposed Enhancement:

  1. Add a Global Default Setting: Allow users to choose their preferred default beatgrid setting (Manual, Fixed, AI, AI Flex) in the general settings.

  2. Per-Track Override: Retain the ability to override the default setting on a per-track basis, as currently available in Studio view.

Benefits:

  1. User Preference: Cater to individual preferences by allowing users to set their preferred default beatgrid type.

  2. Efficiency: Reduce the need for frequent manual adjustments by aligning the default setting with the user's typical workflow.

  3. Flexibility: Enhance user experience by providing more control over how tracks are initially analyzed and displayed.

This feature would improve the overall usability of DJ.STUDIO by allowing users to tailor the software to their specific needs and workflows.

Thank you for considering this feature request. I believe it would significantly enhance the user experience and workflow efficiency in DJ.STUDIO.

Posted by Miguel Silva ·
Status: Completed2 comments

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  • Siebrand Dijkstra

    Team•

    Mar 4, 2025

    When importing a track, we ALWAYS create a fixed beatgrid first. It is done in less than half a second. After that, we score the fixed beatgrid. If the quality is less than 90% and you have set your beatgrid to Auto, it will then switch to AI.

    It will always set the beatgrid to AI Flex automatically. This feature is specifically for mashups since it follows every change in tempo. However, for breaks, intros, and outros, this is often an unwanted effect. Especially when users set the beatgrid to manual, it will flatten those tempo changes, resulting in unwanted (and when done automatically, unknown) tempo behavior.

    Are you aware of this setting?

    • Miguel Silva

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      Mar 6, 2025

      I wasn't aware of this setting, maybe I overlooked it because it's at the bottom of the settings menu. Thank you for pointing this out. :)