Key Converter
Your DJ key converter for Camelot to Open Key, Open Key to Camelot, and standard musical notation. Type any key, like 5A, 2d, or Am, and instantly look up the equivalent in all three systems.
Key Notation Systems
- Camelot, used by Mixed In Key and Rekordbox. Numbers 1-12 with A (minor) or B (major)
- Open Key, used by Traktor. Numbers 1-12 with m (minor) or d (major)
- Musical Key, standard music theory notation (e.g., A minor, G major, C# minor)
Why Different DJ Software Uses Different Key Systems
The Camelot system was created by Mixed In Key as a simplified way to represent musical keys for DJs. Rekordbox adopted it directly. Native Instruments developed Open Key as an alternative for Traktor; it uses the same numbers but different letters (m/d instead of A/B). Standard musical notation (A minor, G major) is used by DAWs and music theory. All three systems map to the same 24 keys, so converting between them is straightforward. Use our Camelot wheel to visualize how they relate.
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Author and Methodology
Maintained by Ben Modigell
Ben is the founder of Vibes and builds DJ library, preparation, BPM, and harmonic-mixing tools for working DJs.
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