Lacquer · DJ Set Recorder

Lacquer

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Updated ·Help & FAQ

In short Lacquer is a bulletproof DJ-set recorder for iPad and iPhone. It's built to capture long sets from your mixer and never lose a take. Here's how to get help — and how to get the most out of the app.

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apps@christianweinmayr.com

I read and reply to every message personally. Bug reports and feature requests are genuinely welcome — if something isn't working or you wish Lacquer did one more thing, tell me.

FAQFrequently asked questions

Q1What gear do I need?

An iPad or iPhone plus a class-compliant USB audio interface (for example a Focusrite Scarlett) fed from your mixer's master out. A powered USB-C hub is recommended so the device stays charged through a long set. No interface? The built-in mic works fine for testing. For specific mixers and controllers — Pioneer, Allen & Heath, Denon, Rane and more — see the hardware compatibility list.

Q2What happens if a cable gets pulled or I get a call mid-set?

Lacquer keeps recording — filling the gap with silence — and resumes the moment the signal returns. The take is clearly flagged so you know a gap occurred. It's designed to never lose the set.

Q3Where are my recordings? Are they backed up?

They live on your device and are browsable in the iOS Files app for drag-and-drop. Nothing is uploaded automatically — back them up yourself by exporting/sharing, or by copying them out via Files.

Q4How do I export or master a set?

Open a take and tap Share. Choose ALAC, AAC or WAV, then optionally apply loudness/normalization, trim, fades, or split at markers. Your original 24-bit master is never modified.

Q5Can I livestream?

Yes, optionally. Enter an RTMP URL and stream key for a destination you choose (e.g. Mixcloud Live) and tap Go Live. It's audio-only and never affects your recording.

Q6Can Lacquer name the tracks I played?

Coming in the next update — it's in beta testing now. Open a take and tap Identify under Tracks: Lacquer listens through the set and lists the records with timestamps, which you can correct by hand, copy as text, or use to export one tagged file per track. It runs after the gig, only when you ask. It sends an acoustic fingerprint of short excerpts to Apple's Shazam service — your recording itself never leaves the device. Part of Lacquer Pro.

Q7How long can it record? Will it fill my storage?

12+ hours. The record screen shows a live free-space countdown plus a battery/charging check. A single set won't fill a modern device.

Q8Is my data private?

Everything stays on your device — no account, no tracking. See the Privacy Policy for the full details.