A Hungarian DJ and app developer has released Beating – a free DJ preparation app for macOS and iOS that focuses on track analysis and organisation without requiring any DJ hardware or software.
Created by Roland from Human Unicorn, the app emerged from his frustration with needing to set up a full DJ rig just to analyse tracks and test transitions. The result is a standalone preparation tool that lets DJs work with their music collection independently of their main DJ set-up.
The app analyses tracks for BPM, key, True Peak, and LUFS levels, displaying real-time waveforms with cue point markers. Users can manage cue points via keyboard or mouse, organise playlists with editable metadata, and use what the developer calls “Infinity Sync” for testing cross-track mixing. There’s also a Vinyl Mode with responsive visuals for those who prefer the traditional turntable aesthetic.
Who might find this useful?
This could appeal to DJs who want to analyse and organise tracks on a laptop without their full set-up, or for those who use different DJ software platforms and want a universal preparation tool. The focus on manual preparation and beatmatching suggests it’s aimed at DJs who prefer hands-on control during prep work.
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The app can apparently export prepared playlists directly to USB drives and import prepared iOS project folders, making it a potential workflow tool between home preparation and venue set-up. While we haven’t had time to take a look yet, we intend to soon.
Pricing and availability
Beating is available now as a free download for macOS through the Mac App Store and for iOS devices.
For DJs curious about alternative preparation workflows or those who want a lightweight analysis tool for when they’re away from their main setup, Beating may be an interesting free option to explore. More information is available on the Human Unicorn website.
