The DJ Bible · Platform Guide
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Everything you need to know about SetAura — from your first set to mastering harmonic mixing, the full generator, every export option, and the complete DJ toolkit.
SetAura is an DJ Set Architect. Tell it your genre, venue, BPM range, duration, and vibe — it builds a complete, harmonically correct DJ set using real tracks you can buy on Beatport.
Every track is chosen using professional DJ principles: harmonic key compatibility, BPM flow, and energy arc theory. Not random. Not guesswork. Engineered.
Then you refine it — swap tracks, check the arc, export in any format, and use the built-in DJ tools alongside your creative process.
Describe your gig and SetAura selects real tracks that fit harmonically, rhythmically, and emotionally — tuned to your DJ level.
Every transition is checked against the Camelot Wheel. No jarring clashes — just smooth, musical key flow from first track to last.
Sets follow a real arc — opener, build, peak, cool-down, closer. Mirroring the emotional journey real crowds respond to.
Every track links directly to Beatport. Buy exactly what you need — no searching, no guessing.
From landing to full tracklist in under a minute. Here's the path:
Free tier gives you 3 full set generations — no card required. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited sets and all features.
The builder is the heart of SetAura. Three tabs — Essentials, Fine-Tune, Advanced.
Use the Essentials tab for a fast start. Genre auto-fills BPM range — adjust if needed.
Watch the generation screen as your set is built, then explore your Tracklist, Analysis, and Insights tabs.
Swap tracks, export to Rekordbox/Serato, save a Gig Brief, and buy every track on Beatport.
Genres are organised into four category tabs in the builder. BPM range auto-fills when you select a genre — override it in Fine-Tune if needed.
The Essentials tab has three fields. Fill all three and hit Forge — everything else has sensible defaults that you can override in Fine-Tune or Advanced.
Browse the 4 category tabs (House · Electronic · Bass & Beats · Pop & Other) and click a genre chip. Your selection auto-fills the BPM range in Fine-Tune.
Four vibe cards set the energy and occasion in one click:
Set the total duration in minutes. SetAura calculates how many tracks fit at your BPM range — visible in the track count before you generate.
Fine-Tune exposes the three controls that shape a set's technical character — BPM range, a second genre to blend, and your exact occasion.
Set the minimum and maximum BPM. SetAura auto-fills the correct range when you pick a genre — but you can narrow or widen it. The AI won't let min exceed max.
Toggle on Genre Blend to add a second genre alongside your primary. Choose the blend ratio:
More specific than the Essentials vibe cards — choose: Club Main Room · After Party · Festival · Small Bar. Affects energy intensity and track character.
The Advanced tab lets you describe your exact gig so SetAura builds a set for that specific scenario. The more context you give, the more tailored the output.
Tell the AI anything specific about this gig. Examples:
A Warm-Up set for a 300-person club demands different energy and track choices than a Peak Time slot at a Festival Stage. The AI adjusts arc intensity, track era, energy ceiling, and the tone of your mix notes accordingly.
Type a record label (e.g. Drumcode, Defected, Hottrax) and SetAura will prefer tracks from that label when building your set.
Toggle on to lock your set's opening and/or closing key. Choose any Camelot position (1A–12B). Use this when you need to hand off to another DJ at a specific key, or start from a known point in your existing library.
A 2D canvas where you click to position your desired vibe. Axes:
Dragging the dot gives the AI a precise emotional target — more granular than the four vibe cards.
Draw your own arc on a canvas — drag points to set energy levels at each section of the set. Three presets to start from:
Override the AI's default arc — draw a plateau, spike, or gradual incline exactly as you want it.
Harmonic mixing means every transition uses musically compatible keys — no clashes, just smooth energy flow. SetAura does this automatically via the Camelot Wheel.
8A → 8A blends with zero harmonic tension. Stays in the same key.
8A → 9A creates a natural energy rise — great for building through the set.
8A and 8B share the same notes. Switch freely for a mood change without a clash.
8A → 10A gives a noticeable energy lift — use it sparingly at key moments in your set.
Every great DJ set follows an emotional journey. SetAura engineers this arc automatically — selecting tracks for each phase and showing it live in your results.
Every transition rated instantly:
The arc is displayed live at the bottom of your Tracklist tab — a bar chart per track showing energy 1–10, colour-coded by arc phase. Spot dips and spikes at a glance.
Below the energy arc, the BPM curve shows how tempo moves across your set — the range and whether it's ascending, descending or plateauing.
The Tracklist tab is where you work with your generated set. Every track has everything a professional DJ needs — and three action buttons.
Hover any track row to reveal the Swap button. Shows 3 harmonically compatible alternatives — each with BPM, key, and a reason why it works in that position. Cart icon on each opens Beatport.
Select multiple tracks with checkboxes, then click Rebuild Selected to replace only those tracks while keeping the rest of your set intact.
At the top of the tracklist: Buy on Beatport · Copy Links · Copy Setlist. One-click to action your whole set.
Switch to Analysis for the full technical breakdown of your generated set.
An overall score for the set — factoring harmonic compatibility, BPM consistency, arc shape, and transition quality. Use it to compare between regenerations.
An interactive Camelot Wheel SVG with your set's keys highlighted in orange. Adjacent boxes show safe transition paths. Chips below list every key used.
The AI's full written strategy for your set — how to approach each section, when to push energy, when to breathe. Read this before your gig.
Context-specific mixing tips generated for your exact tracklist — not generic advice. Tips reference specific tracks in your set and suggest techniques for the harder transitions.
Star rating saved to your profile. Helps SetAura improve and lets you quickly identify your best generations when browsing history.
In the results toolbar — regenerate the exact same brief to get a different selection of tracks. Good for comparing two valid sets side-by-side using Versions.
Generate a warm-up set that leads naturally into your main set's first track. BPM set 8–12 below your opener; keys resolve into your main set.
The Save dropdown and More (···) menu in the results toolbar contain every export and sharing option.
Find the DJ Tools page in the top nav. Seven precision tools — use them alongside your set building or standalone at any time.
Not feeling a track? Swap it. Need advice on a mix? Ask the AI. SetAura keeps you in control at every step.
The chat bubble in the bottom-right corner opens a built-in DJ assistant. It knows your current set — ask it anything:
Browse the latest releases by genre. Filter by any of the 36 genres. Each track shows label, BPM, key, and a direct Beatport link. Updated regularly — always current drops, not back-catalogue.
Genre-sorted top charts — see what's performing in your scene right now. BPM, key, and label data for every charted track.
Your full history of generated sets, with filters by genre and date. Load any past set back into the builder to refine, export, or compare with a fresh generation.
Browse sets shared by the SetAura community. See how other DJs are building for different genres and venues. Load any public set into the builder.
Your profile page — manage account details, subscription, saved sets, referral link, and quick-access links to all platform documents (Bible, Cheat Sheet, Brand Guidelines).
Deep-dive articles on harmonic mixing, energy arc theory, and DJ technique. Plus a step-by-step breakdown of how SetAura generates your sets.
A WARNING doesn't mean skip it — it means plan your technique. A long slow blend or a sound FX transition can cover moderate tension.
Same brief, different tracks each time. Compare using Versions to cherry-pick the best combination — then swap individual tracks across them.
Choose a DJ level one step above your current skill. The extra harmonic complexity pushes you creatively and reveals tracks you'd never have thought to pick.
Even for a 1-hour set, leave room to build. Peaking in the first 10 minutes leaves nowhere to go. The Opener phase exists for a reason.
A minor (8A) and C major (8B) are compatible with almost everything on the wheel. Use them as "bridge" tracks between two unrelated key sequences.
Use Versions before making multiple track swaps. If you prefer the original tracklist, restore it instantly — no rebuilding needed.
In the Analysis tab — read the full Mix Flow & Strategy before your gig. It gives you the narrative for the whole performance, not just the tracklist.
Set your mix-in cue 32 bars before the drop. At 128 BPM that's exactly 60 seconds. Use the Phrase & Bar Timer to calculate this for any BPM.
Essentials is fine for practice. For actual gigs, fill in the Advanced tab — venue, slot, crowd age, and notes. The AI produces noticeably better-suited sets.
Use this guide as your reference. Build sets, swap tracks, explore the tools, discover new music on Radar — SetAura grows with you from your first gig to your headline slot.