kallax vs Vinyl ID

Kallax is a mobile app for vinyl DJs and collectors who manage their Discogs collection. Sync your collection and create intelligent, BPM-sorted playlists ready for the booth. IMPORTANT: You need a FREE Discogs account to use Kallax. Discogs is a community music database where collectors catalog vinyl, CDs, and digital releases. CORE FEATURES • Discogs Sync: Automatically import your vinyl collection from Discogs • BPM Detection: Auto-tag your collection with BPM values for smart playlist creation • Playlist Generator: Create playlists sorted by BPM, genre, mood, and more • DJ Ready: Organize music exactly how you need it for mixing GETTING STARTED 1. Get a free Discogs account at discogs.com (2-minute signup) 2. Add your vinyl collection to your Discogs profile 3. Open Kallax and connect your Discogs account 4. Your collection will sync automatically (first sync takes ~30 seconds) 5. Start creating playlists! WHAT IS DISCOGS? Discogs is a free online community music database with over 20 million music releases. It's the go-to platform for vinyl collectors, DJs, and music enthusiasts to catalog and discover music. FAQ Q: Do I need Discogs to use Kallax? A: Yes. Kallax is designed specifically for Discogs users. You'll need a free account. Q: How long does the first sync take? A: The initial collection sync takes 20-30 seconds depending on your library size. Q: Can I use Kallax without a Discogs collection? A: No, Kallax requires a Discogs profile with music in your collection to function.

Vinyl ID is the companion app for the Vinyl ID listening device, a small box that sits near your turntable and keeps a record of every record you play. Most of us who collect vinyl have no idea what we actually listen to. Streaming services remember everything. Vinyl remembers nothing. You drop the needle, flip the side, slide the sleeve back onto the shelf, and a week later it is all gone. Vinyl ID fixes that. The device listens passively while your records spin. No cables into your amp, nothing in your signal chain. It identifies each track using audio fingerprinting and quietly logs it in the background. This app is where that history lives. FEATURES Now Playing: album art, track, year, and label for whatever is spinning right now. History: a complete, searchable log of every side you have played. What you listened to last Tuesday is no longer a mystery. Stats: your real listening habits over time. Top artists, genres, eras, and how your taste shifts from month to month. Collection: keep track of the records you own, with cover art, pressing details, and purchase info. This is updated over time with albums only being added to your collection when the confidence is very high the album is correct after understanding the song order. Friends: see what other collectors are spinning if you want to. All of the social features are optional and you control what anyone can see. Notifications: get a ping when a new track is identified on your turntable, or keep things quiet. Up to you. YOUR HISTORY IS YOURS Listening data stays private unless you choose to share it. We are not building an ad profile out of your record collection. PLEASE NOTE This app pairs with the Vinyl ID listening device, which identifies and logs your plays. Learn more at vinyl-id.app.