Become a dj by playing a game!

Play using your own
DJ MIDI Controller or Mouse and Keyboard

Start as a bedroom DJ and build your career through house parties, clubs and festivals. Unlock tracks, customize your avatar and grow your fanbase on your way to becoming a DJ superstar.

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How does it work?

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Gameplay

Career Mode

Start from your bedroom and work your way up to packed clubs and massive festivals. Build your reputation, grow your fanbase, unlock new venues and prove you have what it takes to become a real DJ.

Academy Mode

Learn real DJ techniques step by step. Practice beatmatching, phrasing, EQ and transitions with guided lessons designed for both beginners and aspiring professionals.

Free to Play

Jump straight into the decks and mix tracks freely. Experiment with transitions, practice your skills and create your own DJ moments with no pressure.

🎛️ MIDI Controller Compatibility

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Recommended Controller: Pioneer DJ DDJ-FLX4

⭐ Our #1 recommendation for new players is the Pioneer DJ DDJ-FLX4. It works completely plug-and-play, with no MIDI mapping or configuration required, making it the perfect controller to start learning and playing DJ Life Simulator from day one.

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Almost any MIDI-compatible DJ controller can be mapped in the game's settings. The following controllers have already been tested by our players:

BRANDMODELSSETUPCOMPATIBILITY
AlphaTheta / Pioneer DJ ⭐ • DDJ-200
• ⭐ DDJ-400 (Recommended)
• ⭐ DDJ-FLX4 (Recommended)
• DDJ-800
• DDJ-1000
• All XDJ Models
• Most MIDI-compatible Pioneer DJ CDJs & Mixers		 NONE

Simply connect and play.
No MIDI mapping required.		 ✅ PLUG & PLAY
Serato • DDJ-SB2
• DDJ-SB3		 MIDI MAPPING

Requires mapping in the game settings.		 ⚙️ SUPPORTED
Hercules • DJControl Inpulse 200
• DJControl Inpulse 300
• DJControl Inpulse 500		 MIDI MAPPING

Requires mapping in the game settings.		 ⚙️ SUPPORTED
Numark • iDJ Live II MIDI MAPPING

Requires mapping in the game settings.		 ⚙️ SUPPORTED
Traktor ✅ Kontrol S4 MK1
✅ Kontrol S4 MK2
❌ Kontrol S4 MK3		 REQUIRED SETUP

Install Traktor Controller Editor.

Then press SHIFT + Preview Headphone to enable MIDI Mode before launching the game.		 ⚠️ PARTIAL SUPPORT
Denon DJ • All Models — ❌ NOT SUPPORTED
Reloop • Terminal Mix 4 — ❌ NOT SUPPORTED
ℹ️ PLEASE NOTE

Controller support is still under active development during Early Access. Core mixing features are fully supported, but some hardware-specific functions—such as headphone cue (pre-listening), Performance Pads, and Beat FX—are not yet available. These features are planned for future updates.

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Discover Our Complementary Courses

DJ Life Simulator is now available in Early Access on Steam and will continue to receive new lessons, content, venues, and features throughout development.

Our online DJ courses are now sold separately and are designed to complement the game with in-depth lessons, real-world demonstrations, and additional educational content that you can learn at your own pace.

DJ FUNDAMENTALS

Start your DJ journey

✓ DJ Fundamentals<br>
✓ Equipment & Cables<br>
✓ Music Theory Essentials

BUY NOW $19
MOST POPULAR

Master DJ Mixing

✓ Everything from Fundamentals<br>
✓ Beatmatching & Transitions<br>
✓ Beat FX, Samplers & Pad FX<br>
✓ Color FX<br>
✓ Set Preparation<br>
✓ Live Performance

BUY NOW $39
PROFESSIONAL

Grow Your DJ Career

✓ Everything from the Mixing Course<br>
✓ DJ Marketing<br>
✓ Social Media<br>
✓ Press Kit<br>
✓ Professional Branding

BUY NOW $59
FOR DJ SCHOOLS

Taking your teaching to the next level! 🚀

  • Online mode for remote learning with real-time interaction
  • Detailed performance reports for instructors, tracking each student’s strengths and mistakes
  • Dozens of lessons from beginner to advanced in Academy Mode
  • CDJ simulator
  • Digital certificate generation with your school’s branding
  • Free trial available for a limited time
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FOR ARTISTS

Share your art with the World

🎶 Music in the game
Your tracks inside the player experience

🌍 Global exposure
Featured across our social media and community

🧑‍🎤 Custom avatar
Your identity represented in the game

🎮 Exclusive content
Items, stages, and mechanics inspired by your style

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ABOUT THE GAME

SCREENSHOTS

Menu

Main Menu

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Academy Mode

Career Mode

Gameplay

Statistics

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Emotions

About us

Empowering the next generation of Artists

We believe learning to DJ should be fun, interactive, and rewarding, with real-time feedback that helps you improve with every move.

Our mission

We believe learning to DJ should be fun, accessible, and rewarding. DJ Life Simulator transforms real DJ techniques into an interactive experience where players learn by playing, receive instant feedback, track their progress, and evolve from beginner to performer.

Accessible for Everyone

Whether you’re a complete beginner or already a DJ, the game makes learning mixing intuitive, approachable, and enjoyable.

Gamified Learning

DJ skills are transformed into gameplay. Earn XP, unlock venues, complete challenges, and improve your mixing abilities while progressing through the game.

Instant Feedback

Every transition, beatmatch, and mix is analyzed in real time, helping you understand what works and improve with clear feedback.

Track Your Progress

Follow your growth through detailed stats, performance metrics, and skill progression as you evolve your DJ abilities.

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Our impact

Inspiring future DJs and producers through real results

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Players

Thousands of players have already stepped into the booth, exploring the experience and starting their journey into the world of DJing.

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Partner Artists

A growing network of DJs and producers contributing tracks and supporting the vision of making DJ culture more accessible.

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Supporters

A passionate community following the project, sharing feedback, and helping shape the future of the experience.

What you can explore

Discover all the skills and paths you can master at DJ Life Simulator

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01. Rhythm & Beatmatching

Learn how tracks stay in sync. Understand timing, cue points, and how to align beats to keep your mix smooth and danceable.

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02. Transitions & Mixing

Master the core of DJing: moving from one track to another using crossfaders, EQ, and musical phrasing.

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03. EQ & Sound Control

Shape the sound of your mix using highs, mids, and lows. Learn how DJs balance tracks and avoid muddy or clashing frequencies.

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04. Filters, FX & Creative Mixing

Use filters and effects to add energy, tension, and style to your transitions and live sets.

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05. Loops & Beat Control

Manipulate tracks using loops and beat divisions to extend sections, create builds, and control the flow of your set.

06. DJ Performance Skills

Understand how DJs structure music, read the crowd, and build sets that flow from intro to drop to breakdown.

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Your questions, answered

No. You can start playing with mouse and keyboard. DJ controllers are optional, but supported for a more realistic experience.

We recommend a computer with a dedicated graphics card and at least 16GB of RAM for the best performance.

Not at all. The game is designed for complete beginners, with systems that help you understand DJ techniques step by step.

Yes. The techniques used in the game are based on real DJ workflows, so the knowledge you gain can be applied to real DJ equipment.

Yes. Many MIDI DJ controllers are supported, allowing you to mix in the game using real hardware. All Alphateta DDJs are fully compatible, others might require manual mapping on the settings.

DJ Life Simulator focuses on real mixing techniques, not just pressing buttons on beat. You’ll learn beatmatching, phrasing, transitions, and track selection.

The game currently includes house, techno, and trance, with tracks from partner artists and the possibility to expand with more genres.

Yes. The game was designed to make DJing easy to understand, even if you’ve never studied music before.

In Career Mode, you start as a bedroom DJ and work your way up to house parties, clubs, and festival stages.

Yes. The project is evolving with feedback from players, DJs, and artists who contribute music to the experience.