What is DJ.Studio Next?
DJ.Studio Next is the prerelease version of DJ.Studio. It gives you early access to features that are still being tested before they go into the official release.
It is called Next because,
DJ.Studio is the Next version that will be launched publicly
DJ.Studio Next runs next to the official version, which is version 4.1 right now.
In Februari DJ.Studio 4.1 became the official release of DJ.Studio. As of February 3, 2026, DJ.Studio Next now contains small fixes that we release on Next before we bring them to DJ.Studio official.
In the next few weeks DJ.Studio Next will start showing 4.2 features, which are rolling out gradually as each one passes our quality and performance testing.
You can download DJ.Studio Next at dj.studio/next. You need to have an active update package to be able to try out the new DJ.Studio 4.1 features.
Running Next alongside the official version
You can run DJ.Studio Next and the official DJ.Studio side by side. If something in Next isn't working right, you can always switch back to the stable version and keep working.
You'll recognize DJ.Studio Next by its yellow app icon. The official release uses the classic black icon.
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Database sharing
By default, DJ.Studio Next uses the same database as your regular DJ.Studio install. All your mixes, mashups, and projects will be there right away.
If you'd rather keep things separate, you can point Next to a different database folder in Settings > Folders > Database Location.
Found a bug?
That's expected, and it's exactly why Next exists.
If something isn't working right, let us know using the speech bubble in the bottom right of the app. Mention "DJ.Studio Next" in your message.
How updates work
DJ.Studio Next updates more frequently than the stable version. That means you get improvements faster, but it also means less polish in some areas. Expect the occasional rough edge or unfinished feature.
Support for Next is more limited than for the official release. We won't fix every issue right away, but your reports directly help us improve the stable version.
Want to talk with other early testers? Join the dedicated Next channel on Discord.
Summary
DJ.Studio Next = early access to the next version (currently 4.1/4.2)
Runs alongside the stable release
Yellow icon = prerelease, black icon = official
Same database by default, or use a separate one
Found a bug? Use the speech bubble and mention "DJ.Studio Next"
Updates are frequent, support is limited
When 4.2 is stable, it becomes the official release and Next moves forward
Want to help shape what's next? Download DJ.Studio Next and start testing.