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With the launch of OneLibrary, DJs can finally use their track collection across different brands’ players and software.

OneLibrary is a music library format that takes essential DJ performance data – including playlists, cue points, and beatgrids – and makes it work across different types of DJ software and hardware from multiple brands.

With the introduction of OneLibrary, we might finally see that change. OneLibrary has been created by rekordbox owner AlphaTheta in collaboration with djay creator Algoriddim and Traktor developer Native Instruments.

The idea is to develop a standardised library format that would allow users to transfer their collection between software and hardware systems from different brands, including important metadata such as playlists, cue points and beat grids.

It’s interesting that the initiative is being led by AlphaTheta as, in the past at least, the brand has arguably been the one that benefits most from the status quo. AlphaTheta’s Pioneer DJ-branded CDJs have long been a standard in professional DJ booths. DJs that want to make use of playlists and track collections with those players would need to export their tracks via AlphaTheta’s rekordbox software.

The introduction of OneLibrary will mean that those who use Traktor or djay will be able to make use of their existing track collections with AlphaTheta/Pioneer DJ hardware and software, and vice versa.

The development is perhaps a sign of an increasingly fragmented DJ market, in which users are less likely to commit to a single setup. In any case, from a user point of view it feels like a positive development.

Speaking about the launch, AlphaTheta President and CEO Yoshinori Kataoka said: “We’re thrilled to launch OneLibrary, a step forward in making creative expression more seamless for DJs everywhere. At AlphaTheta, our mission is to empower DJs to express themselves freely, without limitations. We’re grateful to our industry partners for sharing that vision and coming on board with this initiative. And this is just the start – so stay tuned.”

Karim Morsy, CEO of Algoriddim GmbH, said: “At Algoriddim, we’ve always embraced open, accessible DJ technology that empowers creativity. Collaborating with AlphaTheta on OneLibrary aligns perfectly with our mission to remove barriers in the DJ ecosystem. By allowing users to export djay Pro’s library for direct use on pro hardware like the CDJ-3000X, CDJ-3000, or the XDJ-AZ, we’re giving DJs the flexibility to perform seamlessly across setups – whether at home, in the club, or on stage.”

Nick Williams, CEO of Native Instruments, commented: “Everything we do at Native Instruments is about inspiring and enabling creators to express themselves through sound. OneLibrary is a big step toward a more open and collaborative DJ ecosystem – where music moves as freely as the people who play it. We’re proud to be an early partner with AlphaTheta in this initiative, and to bring seamless USB export not only to Traktor Pro 4 users worldwide, but also to new DJs starting out on Traktor Play.”

Currently, OneLibrary is only compatible with a select list of devices and applications from the three brands involved. This includes the rekordbox, Traktor Pro and djay Pro software applications and AlphaTheta’s CDJ-3000, CDJ-3000X, XDJ-AZ, Omnis-Duo and Opus-Quad hardware.

According to the official website, AlphaTheta plans to expand OneLibrary across more software and hardware products in the future, although as yet there’s no details on what that will entail and when.

Native Instruments has introduced Odes, the third entry in their Evolution series, alongside Lores and Fables.

Odes lets you create an ensemble of up to three instruments from across cultures, each with independent looping rhythms and one-shots. NI says that the result is a “living, rhythmic soundscape that feels immersive, expressive, and ready for the screen.”

Features:

• Eclectic ensemble of instruments – Blend the horse fiddle, nyckelharpa, kamanche, and more into a diverse palette of striking sounds that effortlessly harmonize together.
• Three-layer articulation engine – Stack and sculpt up to three moving articulations per instrument for intricate, shifting performances that form the rhythmic foundation of your score.
• Professional ambience control – Add cinematic depth with convolution reverb and flexible mic mixing.
• Polyphonic aftertouch – Subtly shape volume, panning, filters, pitch, and modulation with the keys.

Odes is available now, with an intro price of $149 through Oct 30, 2025 (normally $199).

iZotope Ozone 12 adds new machine learning modules and a more musician-friendly AI assistant ‘Unlocking the impossible without compromising on creative control’.

US developer iZotope first introduced its machine learning-powered ‘assistant’ feature to its Ozone and Neutron applications all the way back in 2017. This smart analysis feature works by analysing your incoming audio and suggesting a mixing or mastering preset specifically designed to suit the source material.

This assistant tech is one of the key areas to receive an upgrade in the latest version of iZotope’s Ozone mastering suite. In Ozone 12, the Master Assistant will still suggest settings, but now allows for more creative guidance from the user. The new interface now has options to specify modules, dictate LUFS targets and select from a variety of genre presets, allowing you to shape the Assistant’s suggestions around your specific tastes and intentions.

According to iZotope, Master Assistant is intended to ‘guide, not decide’ and is designed to “assist and inspire artists, unlocking the impossible without compromising on creative control.”

There’s more to Ozone 12 than just the Master Assistant though. The update also introduces a trio of new modules to work with.

The first of these is Stem EQ, which makes use of stem separation algorithms in order to individually EQ the vocal, bass, drum and instrument elements of a stereo audio file. Next up is Bass Control, which uses machine learning to intelligently refine and control low-end frequencies.

The final new module is another machine learning-powered tool named Unlimiter. This is designed to restore transients and dynamic range to overly compressed audio files.

Ozone 12 also adds a new IRC 5 mode to its Maximizer module, which iZotope claims “delivers outstanding loudness and clarity without the usual tradeoffs like pumping or distortion.”

Ozone 12 is out now in three tiers – Elements, Standard and Advanced – which contain varying assortments of modules and are priced at £55/$55, £209/$219 and £479/$499 respectively. You can compare the different versions at iZotope website.

The latest version of Ozone is also available as part of iZotope’s Music Production Suite, which also includes iZotope’s Neutron, Nectar and RX applications, the Catalyst Series effects, Native Instruments’ Guitar Rig, and more. That bundle is priced at £769/$799.

Head to the iZotope site for more info and to try a free demo.