Spotify restores direct streaming to Rekordbox, Serato and Djay

Spotify has restored direct streaming to major desktop DJ platforms, announcing Wednesday that Premium subscribers can now browse, stream and mix its catalog of more than 100 million tracks inside Rekordbox, Serato and Algoriddim Djay on Mac and Windows. The integration, which Spotify said is available in 51 markets, allows users to link their Spotify Premium accounts to supported DJ software and access personal playlists, liked songs and Spotify editorial playlists within the DJ apps in real time.

Access requires logging in from the desktop app and, in some cases, additional subscriptions. Serato integration is available now in both Serato DJ Pro and Serato DJ Lite and supports playback on up to four decks simultaneously, the company said. Rekordbox users can stream from Spotify in Performance mode on macOS and Windows but must have a Professional or Cloud Option subscription to take full advantage, according to AlphaTheta, Rekordbox’s parent company. In Djay, Spotify playback is available on both free and Pro tiers for desktop users.

The return follows a five year absence. Spotify withdrew support for third party DJ apps in July 2020 over what was described at the time as...