Citizen DJ
Make music from a library of sounds that Citizen DJ offers for public use.
About Citizen DJ
Citizen DJ lets users make music from free-to-use audio and video materials from the Library of Congress. Users can explore curated collections, combine sounds with beats in the browser, and download sounds for use in other software. It was created by Brian Foo as part of the 2020 Innovator in Residence Program at the Library of Congress, and its collections include music, interviews, speeches, motion pictures, and radio recordings.
Key features
- Remix Library of Congress audio and video with beats in browser
- Download sounds for use in external audio software
- Browse themed collections such as interviews, music, and speeches
- Explore Edison Companies motion pictures and sound recordings
- Access Joe Smith Collection interviews with musicians
- Access American English dialect recordings and oral histories
Best for: People who want to create music from free-to-use Library of Congress recordings.
Good for
- All sounds on the site are described as free-to-use for remixing
- Supports remixing in the browser and downloading for other software
- Provides multiple curated collections across music, speech, and film
Citizen DJ at a glance
- Website
- citizen-dj.labs.loc.gov
- Category
- Music & Audio › Audio Editing & Production
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Free
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Citizen DJ FAQ
Are the sounds free to use for remixing?
Yes, all sounds on the website are described as completely free-to-use for remixing.
Can I download sounds for use outside the site?
Yes, sounds can be downloaded and used with other software.
Who created Citizen DJ?
It was created by Brian Foo as part of the 2020 Innovator in Residence Program at the Library of Congress.
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