Know your records.
Show up ready.
Import your Discogs collection, track BPM notes, lock in transitions, and build private playlists before you touch the decks. Prep anxiety is a solo problem — Beatmatch Buddy makes it a shared one.
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What the community is playing right now. The records other DJs trust — and what they already know about them.
Lock in the BPM before you're at the decks. Other DJs have already clocked that record. Their readings show up alongside yours so you're not guessing from scratch.
Find records you'd have missed. When your taste overlaps with other diggers, you surface releases you didn't know to look for — and already have context on them.
Pull the right record in ten seconds. Search by artist, title, tag, or prep status. Know which records are booth-ready before you start building the set.
Build the set before you leave the house. Drag your strongest records into order. Test the energy arc on paper before you test it in the room.
Nothing slips between sessions. See new BPM readings, fresh record matches, and updated set drafts the moment you open the app. Pick up exactly where you left off.
Your crates stay yours. Your library, notes, and transitions are private by default. Community features are opt-in — they assist your prep, not replace it.
It gets smarter the more DJs use it. Every DJ who preps with Beatmatch Buddy adds to what the network knows. Your instincts stay in charge — the community just sharpens them.
What prep actually looks like
Prep the records you own, then pack the ones that fit the night.
Your Discogs, imported
Your collection is already in there. You just need to bring it over.
Connect Discogs and pull in everything you own. No manual entry. No blank slate. You start with a library that actually matches your shelves, and prep begins from there.
Record by record
Stop second-guessing your own records.
Log the BPM you clocked, the transition that worked, the notes you'll need at 2am. Each record earns a status. By the time you're packing crates, you know exactly what's ready.
Set planning
Walk in with a plan. Leave with a set that held together.
Arrange your prepped records into a set draft. Map the energy arc. Mark the section breaks. You've done the mental work before you touch the decks — so you can trust your instincts when it matters.
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Everything else your prep workflow needs.
When your taste overlaps with other opted-in DJs, you find records they trust — and already have BPM data to back them up.
Tag records any way that makes sense for your sets. Find them again when prep gets messy and the deadline is close.
Search your collection, pick the records that fit, drop them into a playlist. A set idea goes from thought to draft in under a minute.
If another DJ has already clocked that record, their BPM reading shows up for you. Confirm it yourself — or take it as a starting point.
New BPM readings, record matches, and prep updates surface inside the app. No separate tool. No inbox to check.
Everything you prep stays private. The community layer is opt-in, not opt-out. Your crates, your rules.
Common questions
Things worth knowing before you sign up.
Is Beatmatch Buddy a vinyl DJ app?+
Yes. Beatmatch Buddy is a vinyl DJ app for set prep, BPM notes, transition notes, and Discogs collection import. If you prep physical records before a gig, it is built for that workflow.
Does it cost anything to start?+
No. Start free, import your collection, and begin prepping straight away. Community BPM suggestions are there when you want them, but the core prep workflow is free to use.
Can I import my Discogs collection?+
Yes. Connect Discogs to import your vinyl collection, then add BPM readings, prep notes, tags, and set drafts around the records you already own. You can also add records by hand.
Can I track BPM for vinyl records?+
A few ways. Type the BPM directly, use tap tempo, or let mic detection clock it from your turntable. The reading saves to that record in your library, and community BPM suggestions can sit alongside it as a reference.
Can I plan a vinyl DJ set or pull list?+
Yes. Build playlists as set drafts, arrange records in order, and use them as pull lists before a gig. It gives you a plan before you pack your crate.
Do community BPM suggestions override my own readings?+
Never. They show up alongside yours as a reference point — not a replacement. You clock your own record on your own turntable. The community reading is there if you want a sanity check or a starting point.
Is my collection private?+
Yes. Your library, notes, playlists, and prep details are visible only to you. Shared BPM suggestions and recommendations are assistive — they help you prep faster, but nothing in your personal workflow is exposed to other users.
Ready to prep?
Stop showing up and hoping for the best.
Import your collection, lock in your BPMs, plan the set before you leave the house. Join free and start with the records you already own.
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