DJ brands unite to launch OneLibrary
djay Pro now supports USB Export, and Traktor Play and Traktor Pro 4 will follow soon, enabling DJ performances on the CDJ-3000X, CDJ-3000, XDJ-AZ, and more
The DJ world is about to become more open. As part of its ongoing commitment to the sustainable growth of DJ culture and a more open industry environment, AlphaTheta has been actively collaborating with other manufacturers on an exciting new initiative. In a key step forward, the company has worked with multiple leading DJ equipment and software makers to jointly develop OneLibrary – a unified music library format that works with software and hardware from different brands.
Until now, differences in library formats across brands could limit you to specific software and hardware, which often meant you might not be able to access your personal music libraries or use USB devices on all the equipment available at a venue. OneLibrary addresses this by standardizing essential DJ performance data – such as playlists, cue points, and beatgrids – across compatible platforms. This shared library format gives you far greater flexibility, with the option to play your music on a wider range of equipment, from performing with a computer at home to using USB drives at venues.
Speaking about OneLibrary, Yoshinori Kataoka, President and CEO of AlphaTheta Corporation, commented:
“We’re thrilled to launch OneLibrary, a step forward in making creative expression more seamless for DJs everywhere. At AlphaTheta, our mission is to empower DJs to express themselves freely, without limitations. We’re grateful to our industry partners for sharing that vision and coming on board with this initiative. And this is just the start – so stay tuned.”
Karim Morsy, CEO of Algoriddim GmbH, said: “At Algoriddim, we’ve always embraced open, accessible DJ technology that empowers creativity. Collaborating with AlphaTheta on OneLibrary aligns perfectly with our mission to remove barriers in the DJ ecosystem. By allowing users to export djay Pro’s library for direct use on pro hardware like the CDJ-3000X, CDJ-3000, or the XDJ-AZ, we’re giving DJs the flexibility to perform seamlessly across setups – whether at home, in the club, or on stage.”
Nick Williams, CEO of Native Instruments, also shared his thoughts: “Everything we do at Native Instruments is about inspiring and enabling creators to express themselves through sound. OneLibrary is a big step toward a more open and collaborative DJ ecosystem – where music moves as freely as the people who play it. We’re proud to be an early partner with AlphaTheta in this initiative, and to bring seamless USB export not only to Traktor Pro 4 users worldwide, but also to new DJs starting out on Traktor Play.”
djay Pro, Traktor Play, and Traktor Pro 4 support OneLibrary via USB Export
What began as AlphaTheta’s Device Library Plus has evolved into OneLibrary through collaboration with other manufacturers. Thanks to the collaboration with Algoriddim and Native Instruments, OneLibrary now allows DJs to export their music libraries for seamless use across djay Pro and Traktor software. djay Pro supports USB Export today, with Traktor Play and Traktor Pro 4 support due in upcoming updates.
DJ hardware compatible with OneLibrary
Your exported DJ library includes all essential DJ performance data, such as playlists, BPM, key information, cue points, beatgrids, and waveform data. This means that even if you use djay Pro, Traktor Play, or Traktor Pro 4, you can perform with just a USB drive – no laptop is needed. AlphaTheta has conducted compatibility testing on this.
* Traktor Play and Traktor Pro 4 are scheduled to support OneLibrary in the coming months.
* For detailed information on USB Export specifications and pricing, please refer to the official websites of Algoriddim and Native Instruments.
A future where every DJ can play more freely
OneLibrary compatibility will continue expanding to include more software and hardware, with the aim to provide DJs with a seamless way to use their personal music libraries. The prospect of DJs having the freedom to use their libraries with any software and at any venue is becoming more realistic. AlphaTheta is committed to collaborating with the entire DJ industry to establish OneLibrary as the next-generation standard.
About Algoriddim
Algoriddim, founded in 2006, creates world-class music applications for desktop, mobile, and spatial devices. Its flagship djay app is a winner of multiple Apple Design Awards and is loved by millions of DJs and music enthusiasts worldwide. Algoriddim’s mission is to eliminate the boundaries between consumer and professional-level software to create a world where every person can be an artist and express themselves through music.
About Native Instruments
For more than 25 years, Native Instruments has been at the center of musical innovation. The company has created communities, pushed technological boundaries, and opened new creative horizons for enthusiasts and professionals alike. Today, driven by their mission to inspire and enable creators to express themselves through sound, the company’s hardware and software, across Native Instruments, iZotope, and Plugin Alliance brands, provide fully integrated solutions for musicians, producers, and DJs of all genres and levels of experience.
* Disclaimer: Specifications are subject to change.
* djay, djay Pro, and Algoriddim are trademarks of Algoriddim GmbH, registered in the U.S. and other countries.
* Traktor Play and Traktor Pro 4 are trademarks of Native Instruments GmbH.
* Other product, technology, and company names, etc. mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.