FUNCTION WINDOW

Playlist

The fastest method to add files to the Playlist is to use the Add Dir function or drag songs from the Browser. Playlist can be saved and loaded for later use. The Playlist when in Automix (non-shuffle) mode will play back from top to bottom.

Controls & Options

• AUTOMIX - When you have to go to the loo, select this option to play and crossfade automatically through the Playlist. Note: When selected the Play buttons for Decks A and B are disabled.
• 15 to 90 switches - Automatic crossfade time.
• BASS X-FADE - Crossfades the bass along with the track volume. Useful for mixing difficult parts with conflicting drums. Note: When selected the Bass EQ slider is disabled.
• SHUFFLE MODE - Randomizes the playback order.
• ADD FILES - Opens the directory search dialog to add more music files to the Playlist.
• ADD DIR - Adds directories to the favorite list.
• LOAD PLAYLIST - Loads a saved Playlist. Note: Deckadance can load i.Tunes exported playlists.
• SAVE PLAYLIST - Saves the current Playlist.
• DJ-STYLE - Mixes songs with beat-matching.
• a, a, A - Upper Changes the size of the Playlist window (small, medium & large). Lower - Changes font size in the Playlist & Browser.
• Analyze - Force beat-analysis on the files selected in the playlist. Pre-analyzing files is useful as it lowers the CPU overhead and load times during a live set. To select multiple files - select the first file of a group (click on it) then Shift+click on the last OR Ctrl+Click on individual files. The beat-analysis files are stored in the installation folder PC: ..\Image-Line\Deckadance\beatmarks\*.mrk, MAC: ../Library/Application Support/Image-Line/Deckadance/beatmarks/*.mrk and will be remembered permanently (it is important that the name of the source audio file remains unaltered, the file name and size are used to match beatmark and audio files). Note: Beatmark files also store cue points, detected bpm etc.
• Index, Artist, Title, Album, Comments - Click on the headings to sort by that field.