CortexDJ vs DJClaw

CortexDJ analyzes local music files and builds beatmatched DJ sets from a chosen folder, vibe and length. It identifies Camelot key, energy, BPM and song structure, then adjusts beatgrids to real kick drums. Its automated mixing orders tracks harmonically, shapes an energy curve and applies transitions including filter sweeps, echo throws and bass swaps. Tracks whose beatgrids cannot be locked confidently are excluded from auto-mixes and flagged. Live decks provide EQ, effects, loops, hot cues and pads, and users can take control during an AI mix. All tiers export rekordbox XML with beatgrids, hot cues and crates, plus Serato-readable playlists and crate files; Serato hot cues are not included. The Free plan is for home use and includes analysis, auto-mixing, mashups, rendering and exports. Pro is $7.45 a month and adds controller support, recording, live-streaming and priority email support. Lifetime is $127, paid once. Desktop support is 64-bit Windows 10/11 and a macOS Apple Silicon beta; the browser mixer is a separate beta, not the full app.

DJClaw is a free, open-source framework for installing or developing an autonomous AI DJ Being on macOS or Linux. Its two-deck agent searches for and downloads music, selects tracks using BPM compatibility, key matching, and energy flow, then chooses transition timing and one of five techniques: crossfade, bass swap, filter sweep, echo out, or hard cut. A background Planner prepares six tracks, downloading or generating them and loading them onto the idle deck. Gemini multimodal audio features analyze full tracks, inspect previews at selected positions, and perceive music while it plays. Google Lyria 3 can generate original tracks with controls for BPM, key, mood, instruments, and style. After every five tracks, the Being updates its SOUL.md, MEMORY.md, and GOALS.md files. The terminal interface shows decks, meters, EQ, playlist, timeline, agent status, decisions, and countdown. Installers support macOS arm64, macOS x64, and Linux x64.