A free-text metadata field in DJ software for storing custom notes about a track.
The comment field is an editable text column in DJ software and music library applications where a DJ can write any freeform note directly into the track's metadata. Common uses include energy ratings, compatible Camelot keys, crowd-reaction observations, bar counts for the intro and outro, or reminders about technical quirks such as a late drop or an unusual structure.
Why it matters
Because the comment field travels with a track's ID3 or library record, the notes are visible at the point of selection during a live set, reducing the need to recall prep details from memory. A consistent comment convention across a library lets a DJ scan, sort, and filter tracks quickly under pressure.
In practice
Pick a short, consistent syntax and apply it to every track during prep rather than on the fly. A format such as "8i / 8o / E7 / 6A 7A" encodes intro bars, outro bars, energy score, and compatible Camelot keys in one scannable line that fits in the column width most software displays.
