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Deezer is one of thebest music streaming serviceson the market today, rivaling other platforms like Tidal and Spotify, and it’s just launched an exciting new feature called Shaker.
Until now, probably the main benefit ofDeezerover an app like Spotify has been the platform’s 16-bit 44.1k FLAC audio support. This is higher audio quality than what’s offered by Spotify until the latter launches its plannedHiFi plan. Now, though, there’s a new benefit to Deezer, this being Deezer Shaker, a cross-platform collaborative playlist maker.
What is Deezer Shaker?
Deezer Shaker is a collaborative playlist maker that creates a music mix that you and your friends in the same Shaker group will all enjoy. It picks 70 tailored songs to play based on the music libraries of everyone in the playlist group.
If you don’t like the mix that it comes up with, you may refresh and try another. Or, if you have specific songs in mind, you can pick them yourself under the “Playlist” tab.
Perhaps most importantly, the music libraries from which Deezer Shaker builds its playlists aren’t limited to Deezer. It can also make them from other platforms' libraries, such as Spotify, Apple Music, or YouTube Music.
Why might you use Shaker?
The main reason to use Deezer Shaker is to simplify making a music playlist with your family and friends.
Whether you’re on a road trip, at a party, or having a relaxing night at home with friends or family, Shaker can develop a tailored, curated music playlist. Using Shaker also makes it easier for people in the group to add their own suggestions, providing a single platform for all users to add tracks collaboratively.
It might even help you find common ground with friends you never thought you’d agree on music. Maybe there is room for a death metal fan and a Swifty to coexist. Perhaps.
Alexandra Leloup, VP Product at Deezer, explains:
“Shaker is designed to create a feeling of connection, encourage people to experience music more freely, erase the boundaries between friends, and create a space where you can discover new songs to fall in love with.”
It can also make this process more fun by allowing you to connect with your friends over shared music interests and see how musically compatible you are.
Can you use Shaker if you’re on Spotify or another platform?
you’re able to use Deezer Shaker on another music streaming platform like Spotify.
If you’ve been invited to a Shaker room, following the invite link, you can make a quick Shaker profile and connect your Spotify or other streaming accounts. Shaker can then build the playlist from your music and group libraries.
If you want to create a Shaker room, you’re able to download the Deezer app or create a Deezer account to navigate to Shaker. You can also head to theDeezer Shaker websiteand create a profile by entering your email address.
Either way, if you don’t have a music library on Deezer, don’t worry! Deezer Shaker can use other music libraries if you allow it to connect to their respective platforms.
How to create a Shaker group and invite friends
There are a couple of ways to start a Deezer Shaker playlist group. you may make one by visiting the Deezer Shaker website, or you can make one in the Deezer mobile app. (Based on our testing, there does not currently seem to be an option to use Shaker via the Desktop PC app on Windows.)
Create a Shaker group via a web browser
Create a Shaker group via the Deezer app
Now, your friends can use your invite link to join your Shaker group.
How to join a Shaker group
If you’ve been invited to a Shaker group, here’s how to join it:
Once your music has finished importing, you may access the Shaker group.
How to use different Shaker features
Once inside the Shaker group, there are three main Shaker tabs: Mix, Playlist, and Fun facts.
TheMixtab presents the playlist Shaker has created for your group, tailored to all your preferences. From this tab, you may choose a mix that fits the mood you’re going for, and you can play the mix across other music streaming platforms, such as Apple Music, Spotify, and YouTube Music.
ThePlaylisttab allows Shaker group members to select and add specific tracks for the group to listen to together. While these selections must be taken from Deezer’s music database, the playlist can be streamed to other platforms.
TheFun factstab is where you can see how compatible your group’s music tastes are. The group’s musical compatibility is displayed as a percentage, and you can see how compatible you are with individual members by clicking on their profiles. You can also find stats that show daily fun facts about your Shaker group’s musical tastes.
Alternative music streaming platforms
If Shaker hasn’t entirely managed to lure you over to Deezer’s streaming service, you have a few alternative options:
