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Overview

Name | Version: DIFF Devices - DJKEY 1.0
Author: DiffDevices
Device Type: Audio Effect
Description: DJKEY is an advanced Max for Live device designed to make harmonic mixing seamless and intuitive for DJs and music producers. Built to integrate perfectly into your Ableton Live workflow, this tool uses powerful key detection algorithms to help you identify and work with the musical keys of your tracks with ease.
Whether you're creating mashups, crafting transitions, or simply ensuring harmonic flow in your set, DJKEY gives you all the tools you need to mix and produce like a pro.
Take control of your harmonics with DJKEY – the essential tool for DJs and producers who demand precision and creativity.

FEATURES:

• Harmonic Key Detection: Quickly detect the key of your audio clips and display them in the Camelot Wheel format, compatible with popular DJ software like Rekordbox and Traktor.
• Integrated KeyFinder Support: Locate the KeyFinder.app* to enable accurate and reliable key detection.
• Chord & Scale Tools: Visualize the root key, chord types (e.g., major/minor), and inversion shapes on the piano roll for better harmonic understanding.
• Key Compatibility: Highlight compatible keys to help you transition between tracks or compose harmonically sound music effortlessly.
• Clip Renaming Functionality: Automatically rename clips with detected key information for better organization.
• Global & Regular Key Modes: Switch between global key scales or focus on regular keys for detailed harmonic insights.

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Keyfinder.app*

Is an open source key detection tool, for DJs interested in harmonic and tonal mixing. It's intended to be very focused: no library management, no track suggestions, no media player. Just a fast, efficient workflow tool. It supports a huge range of codecs thanks to LibAV, and writes to metadata tags using TagLib.
The accuracy of the algorithm is pretty good. Here's a comparison with some other packages. I don't claim that KeyFinder is better than other key estimation software, but it shows that the algorithm is in the same league as even the best paid alternatives.
I originally developed KeyFinder in 2011 as part of my MSc in Computer Science. The algorithms, design and implementation are described in some detail in my project report, which you can download, though it's a bit heavy going.

More info : 

http://www.ibrahimshaath.co.uk/keyfinder/



INSTALATION GUIDE:
1. Install Keyfinder.app in any location on your computer. 
2. You can keep it closed the keyfinder.app.
3. Open ableton. 
4. Drag and drop to the track that you want to find the key. 
5. Press locate on DJKEY, and search for the Keyfinder.app.
6. Be sure that on DJKEY, the keyfinder.app is green. 
7. Be aware that takes a few seconds to analyse the track, loops, or anything you want. (time depends on track size). 

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MAC & WIN)

* It requires Keyfinder.app to be installed on your system.
* Only works in Ableton Live with Max installed.
* It Requires Ableton Live V12 (minimum).

Details

Live Version Used: 12.0.5
Max Version Used: 8.6.2
Date Added: Jan 09 2025 03:57:48
Date Last Updated: No Updates
Downloads: 0
Website: http://www.payhip.com/diffdevices
License: Commercial
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