Tau
Tau: A feature-rich DJ system for web access, cloud metadata and advanced performance setups. Ranked #11 of 29 in DJ Software by our editors (7.7/10); pricing: Free plan; best for DJs needing web access and cloud metadata.
At a glance
- Editor score7.7 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forDJs needing web access and cloud metadata
- Free planYes
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Two- or four-deck mixing with real-time stem separation
- Supports DVS, MIDI controllers, recording and performance tools
- Syncs selected metadata through a user-managed cloud folder
Where it doesn't
- The browser version has limited features
- Cloud backup depends on a user-managed cloud folder
- Its broad feature set may exceed simple browser-mixing needs
Our verdict on Tau
Tau is DJ performance software for DJs working across Windows PCs, Macs, iPhones, iPads and a web browser. It combines two- or four-deck mixing with beat synchronization, beatgrid editing, cue points, loops, effects and waveform displays. DJs can also separate drums, bass, melody and vocals in real time, use digital vinyl system modes, map MIDI controllers and record mixes to stereo WAV. Track access spans local files, Rekordbox libraries, Apple Music libraries, and cloud or network folders.
The platform fit is a central strength. Tau connects with Rekordbox, Apple Music, Dropbox, Google Drive, Ableton Link, NAS and network storage, as well as MIDI controllers. Its Cloud Folder feature supports backup and cross-device synchronization of selected performance metadata, giving DJs a way to carry metadata across supported devices while keeping the cloud folder under their own management. That combination suits performers who move between desktop, mobile and browser workflows rather than staying with one computer.
Tau uses a paid product model and also offers a free Web Browser plan with limited features. The published product details describe a single paid model rather than several named paid tiers. Buyers choosing Tau should be comfortable with a broad performance toolkit that includes stems, DVS, controller mapping, library browsing and cloud-folder workflows. DJs looking for cross-platform access and metadata continuity have a strong fit; those seeking only a simple browser mixer may find the wider feature set unnecessary, particularly because the browser version is limited.
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Tau fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Supported operating systems | Not verified |
| Deck count | Not verified |
| DVS support | Yes |
| Stem separation | Yes |
| Video mixing | Not verified |
| Cloud library sync | Yes |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS |
| Support | Email, Community, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 7 integrations: Rekordbox, Apple Music, Dropbox, Google Drive, Ableton Link, NAS and network storage … |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | djplayerpro.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Tau integrations
Tau lists 7 integrations on its own site.
- Rekordbox
- Apple Music
- Dropbox
- Google Drive
- Ableton Link
- NAS and network storage
- MIDI controllers
Alternatives to Tau
- VirtualDJA flexible Windows and macOS DJ suite with free personal use and broad mixing features.9.2
- Traktor Pro 4A capable four-deck desktop setup for advanced DJs who need stems, DVS, and effects.8.9
- MixxxA capable free DJ platform for open-source users who do not need stems or video mixing.8.8
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