Radio DJ · Tetiana Prätorius

The backbone of every live show.

Context

Radio studio: monitor with the automation software, mixing desk, speakers and microphone

Radio DJ software is the operational backbone of live broadcasting. It runs while the host talks, takes calls and watches the clock, so every second of hesitation is heard on air.

Music playbackDecks, cues
PlaylistsRotation, scheduling
AutomationUnattended hours
Live mixingLevels, EQ
Audio deliveryStream, broadcast

Powerful, but hard to read in a hurry.

The problem · before and after

Redesign

The existing Radio DJ interface: dense grey tables, bright green blocks and many small buttons

Many existing radio automation tools are powerful, but visually outdated and difficult to navigate. The same functions, regrouped around what the DJ does next.

Cluttered layoutsTables, meters and buttons all compete at the same volume.
Dense controlsSmall, similar buttons for actions that cannot be undone on air.
No personalisationEvery host gets the same screen, whatever their show or habits.

Design goal

Redesign the interface around the real workflow of a DJ: preparing playlists, managing live playback, switching between actions and staying confident during a broadcast.

Five principles.

Design principles

Clear hierarchy for live decision-making
What is playing, what comes next and how long is left are always the loudest things on screen.
Fast access to critical controls
Play, stop, insert and replace are large touch targets next to the queue, never inside a menu.
Personalised workspaces
Each host keeps their own layout, hotkeys and audio setup.
Reduced visual noise
A dark, calm base. Colour is kept for state: signal, mode, on air.
Smooth onboarding for new users
Step-by-step setup for new hosts, so the first show is not the first time they see the tool.

One workspace, eight zones.

Anatomy · tap a zone

The new interface organises complex broadcasting tools into a clearer workspace. Playback, playlists, audio levels and live controls stay visible, while secondary actions are structured around the workflow.

Main screen of the redesigned Radio DJ software

ManualThe host is driving

AutomatedThe playlist runs itself

InsertAdd into the queue

ReplaceSwap the selected item

ClearEmpty the queue

InputLive source in

Your show, your setup.

Personalised setup · tap a window

The profile system turns a complex professional tool into a personalised workspace. Settings open on top of the live screen, so the show stays in sight while the host changes how it runs.

Radio DJ Configuration dialog with options, track rotation, events, shortcuts, imports, categories and plugins

Track Rotation dialog: a table of categories, genres and selection rules

Product landing page: Your Radio Automation Software, with a photo of red sandstone

01Custom profilesPreferences, hotkeys and workspace layouts saved per person.
02Multi-user supportDifferent DJs at one station log in with their own settings.
03Guided onboardingStep-by-step setup assistance for new users.
04Team efficiencyHosts switch shifts without reconfiguring anything.

Built for the seconds that count.

Supporting live performance

During live broadcasting, timing and clarity are critical. The player keeps essential playback and audio controls visible, so the DJ can react quickly without losing focus.

Player view: track Übermensch by G-Dragon, waveform with a red playhead, equaliser, volume, stop, record and a round transport control

Waveform firstThe whole track at a glance, with a playhead you find instantly.
One round transportPlay, skip and seek in one thumb-sized wheel, always in reach.
Stop and record apartThe two actions that go on air sit apart from everything else.

The goal is not just to manage audio, but to support the flow of live performance.

Radio DJClient redesign

The backbone of every live show.

Powerful, but hard to read in a hurry.

Five principles.

Clear hierarchy for live decision-making

Fast access to critical controls

Personalised workspaces

Reduced visual noise

Smooth onboarding for new users

One workspace, eight zones.

Your show, your setup.

Built for the seconds that count.