Functions & Features
Immersive playback, DJ-style control, flexible routing, show synchronization and professional live workflows in one performance environment.
Immersive Playback
ADM / BWF ADM Playback
Playback of ADM/BWF ADM-style immersive audio files for spatial music performance.
Dolby Atmos-Compatible Workflow
Workflow designed around Dolby Atmos and spatial audio delivery concepts.
Object-Based Playback
Playback concept for object-based immersive music instead of fixed stereo-only tracks.
Bed & Object Handling
Support concept for bed/object structures inside immersive audio material.
Multichannel File Support
Support for multichannel audio files and channel layouts beyond stereo.
Stereo, Binaural, Quad & Spatial Output Modes
Flexible playback modes for different listening and performance situations.
DJ Workflow
Two-Deck Playback
Classic DJ-style two-deck playback adapted for immersive audio.
Cue Points
Save and trigger cue points for performance control.
Loops
Loop sections of tracks for transitions, build-ups and performance control.
Pitch Control
Tempo and pitch adjustment for DJ-style beatmatching.
Pitch Bend
Temporary speed nudging for manual beat correction.
Beat Detection
Detect musical tempo and beat structure for playback and sync.
Sync
Synchronise deck playback for tight transitions.
Waveform Display
Visual waveform feedback for track navigation and performance.
Library & Metadata
Library Manager
Organise immersive, stereo and multichannel music in one library.
Playlist Management
Create and manage playlists for live sets and prepared shows.
Folder Structure Import
Import and preserve existing music folder structures.
Album Artwork Display
Display cover art and visual identity for tracks and releases.
Rekordbox / Pioneer / AlphaTheta Metadata Import
Import or translate useful DJ metadata where technically possible.
Cue, Loop, Grid & Playlist Metadata
Manage performance metadata connected to each track.
Own Metadata Logging System
Store SurroundDJ-specific metadata for future sessions and performances.
Portable Show Package / Render Cache Export
Prepare, package and transfer a complete show with playlists, metadata, folder structure and render cache files for use on another computer or external drive.
Output & Routing
Flexible I/O Assignment
Assign outputs freely to hardware channels and playback destinations.
Multichannel Output Matrix
Route multichannel audio through a clear output matrix.
Separate Main & DJ Monitor Output
Keep public playback and DJ monitoring separated.
Headphone Monitoring
Cue and monitor tracks through headphones.
Venue-Adaptive Output
Adapt output layouts to different venues and speaker systems.
Format & Channel Layout Conversion
Mix between different formats and channel layouts.
Show Control
Playlist / Song Timecode
Give every playlist track or song a unique timecode identity.
LTC Output Over Physical Output
Send LTC timecode from a physical audio output.
MIDI Clock
Send tempo-based MIDI clock to external devices.
MTC
Use MIDI Time Code for time-based show-control workflows.
MMC
Use MIDI Machine Control for transport-based integration.
Beat Detection to Timecode / Sync
Translate beat and tempo analysis into sync and timing workflows.
External Video & Light Triggering
Trigger or synchronise video and lighting systems from the playlist.
Redundancy & Professional Live Use
Main / Backup Computer Workflow
Run a main and backup playback system for safer live operation.
Dual-System Playback Concept
Parallel playback design for mission-critical shows.
Shared Interface Concept
Use a shared interface approach for main/backup switching.
Manual or Automatic Failover Concept
Switch between systems manually or automatically where supported.
Dropout-Safe Live Playback Ambition
Design goal for reliable handover without audible interruption.
Monitoring
Binaural Monitoring
Monitor immersive content over headphones in binaural form.
DJ Headphone Cueing
Traditional DJ cueing adapted for spatial and multichannel content.
Multichannel Monitoring
Monitor true multichannel output through a professional interface.
Control-Room / Listening Modes
Switch between practical listening modes for production and performance.
Visual Feedback
Object / Sphere Visualisation
Visualise spatial objects or sound positions in a sphere-style display.
Meters
Display level and playback meters for professional feedback.
Graphical Feedback
Provide clear visual feedback for routing, playback and spatial behaviour.
Spatial Positioning Display
Show spatial placement and movement in the interface.
Performance & Integration
Low-Latency Playback
Performance-focused playback with low latency as a core design goal.
MIDI / OSC Control
Control the software with MIDI and OSC where supported.
Dante-Ready / Network-Audio-Aware Architecture
Architecture designed with professional network audio workflows in mind.
Floating Windows
Allow windows to float over extra screens when needed.
Dockable Interface
Dock and arrange interface panels for different workflows.
Workspace Saving
Save interface layouts and routing views as reusable workspaces.
Multi-Screen Live Setup
Support professional live rigs with multiple displays.
Offline Render Cache Preparation
Prepare heavy render files on a powerful computer for smoother playback on lower-power live systems.