iTunes DJ
March 13, 2009 – 9:34 pmApple has a new iPod out and that means a new version of iTunes. Along with support for the new device, there are a couple of interesting new features.
The first is autofill, a feature that I have been waiting for since I a got my first iPod. Up until now there has been no way to tell iTunes to simply fill up an iPod with music; you had to much around creating smart playlists and manually juggle how much space each one took up. Now you can just let iTunes fill the iPod from a playlist. It still isn’t as flexible as I would like (if I want to fill my iPod with 30% Scandinavian Death Metal, 40% Classical and the rest with 80s cartoon theme songs I see no reason why iTunes can’t accommodate me), but we now have the option.
The second feature, iTunes DJ is an overhaul of the old Party Mix feature and is potentially awesome. Like Party Mix, it is basically shuffle on steroids, you select a playlist for your party and iTunes plays the songs. The interesting part is that it integrates in with the Remote iPhone/iPod Touch app. The allows you to mess about with the playlist from your portable device while your laptop is sitting on top of the stereo pumping out your cool tunes.
Even better, your guests can suggest upcoming songs and vote on what they want to hear next from their mobile devices. Luckily your guests can’t change the currently playing song, but everyone gets to have their say.
This will make iPhone/iPod Touch owners even more insufferable at parties, but frankly none of us care what you think. Count yourself lucky that we let you hang out with us in the first place.
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2 Responses to “iTunes DJ”
Yeah, cos I can’t be bothered going over to the stereo to change it.
ITunes DJ is pointles …
By Bevan on Mar 15, 2009
Well maybe its not for everyone, but I can certainly see its utility.
I have been to lots of parties (no, really!) where the music was streamed off someones laptop. It always leads to endless faffing about with people clustered around the screen debating what to play next – total party killer. iTunes DJ means you can hide the laptop behind the stereo and get on with the evening.
By Andrew on Mar 15, 2009