Music brings people together and experiencing it with friends elevates shared moments with loved ones. But it isn’t always easy to get the vibe right — people have different tastes, their music libraries are separated on different platforms and crafting the ideal soundtrack takes time and energy. That's why we created Shaker!
Shaker also comes with the additional benefit of allowing you and your friends to play tracks from your Shaker group from any streaming platform. We understand that everyone has app preferences, so if your friends are using a different music app they can listen to your group's content wherever they choose, and you can still invite them to your Shaker group and import their music from different platforms easily and quickly.
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How to access Shaker
There are three ways you can access Shaker from within your app or on the web.
From inside the Deezer application:
- From the Home tab, select Go beyond streaming and select Shaker
- From Explore, scroll to the top module on this tab, where we gather all our Experiences and navigate to Shaker
On the web:
- Go to shaker.deezer.com to access Shaker on the web
How to create a group
To start creating your playlist, you will need to create a group first. To do so;
- Navigate to Shaker
- Select Create a group
- Choose a name for your group
- Select Share link to invite your friends
Once you have created your group, it will automatically appear within your Shaker group page and a mix will automatically be generated using all group members libraries, trying to identify and highlight musical compatibilities.
Note:A group can have up to 15 members, so you can invite up to 14 of your friends!
How to add tracks to the group playlist
Once a group is created and includes a minimum of one additional member, a mix will automatically generate using a selection of group members libraries. You can also create a shared playlist. To do this;
- Select the group you wish to add tracks to
- Select Add tracks to begin curating your playlist
For more information about the different features of your group playlists, click to read Mix, Fun facts or Playlist Tab.
How to use Shaker as a non-Deezer user
If you are new to Shaker, and this is the first time you have been invited by a friend to collaborate on a Shaker group, you will need to complete the following steps:
- Click the link received from your friend to join their Shaker group OR go to shaker.deezer.com
- Follow the steps to create your Shaker profile
- You will be asked to import your existing music library from another streaming platform. To do this, you will need to connect to the respective platform before the import can begin
- Once the import has begun, it will complete in the background. In the meantime, you can enjoy the mix, discover sharable fun insights such as compatibility scores between you and your friends, as well as being able to invite more people to enjoy the Shaker experience!
Note: For a list of recognized streaming platforms, click here
Mix Tab
Once you and your friends are collaborating your music together, a unique mix curated by Shaker will be available to listen to. A mix is a selection of your group's favorite tracks, which can be played across alternative streaming platform if preferred (Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube Music). You can also choose mixes that are mood specific, such as Party and Chill playlists!
Fun facts Tab
The Fun facts tab will display the musical compatibility between you and your friends based on your shared favorites, given as a percentage. Viewing a friend’s profile in this section will open up a personalized compatibility score and will present tracks and artists recommended to you based on your shared favorites. The stats tab also displays daily Fun facts that offer facts about your group's musical tastes!
Playlist Tab
A playlist is where you and your friends can add specific tracks to listen to together, across preferred alternate platforms if required (Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music). These tracks can be from you or your friends' Deezer libraries, tracks that you can select from the curated chart lists, and tracks that are suggested to you by Deezer based on you and your friends' favorite tracks.
FAQ
How many friends can form part of a group on Shaker?
Once a group is created, up to 14 other people can join, so invite away!
Do my friends need Deezer to participate in Shaker?
No, it is not necessary for your friends to have a Deezer account or app to participate in Shaker. Regardless of the streaming platform your friends use, everyone can access Shaker and join in building the mix, creating playlists and discovering your music compatibility score. Shaker is an inclusive experience where everyone is welcome! Group content can be played through Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube Music
How can I share my Shaker link?
You can share your Shaker link with all your friends through usual social media channels, SMS, email and WhatsApp. Use the built-in sharing feature on your phone or computer, regardless of the applications you use.
Does my Shaker update based on new music I listen to?
Shaker follows the musical evolution of Deezer users. However, if you come from another platform, your music library will only update if you perform a new import
How do I find my Shaker groups from my Deezer account?
You can find all your Shaker groups on the web at shaker.deezer.com or on the Deezer app through the Shaker brick in the Home under Go beyond streaming. You can also find it in the first section that gathers all Deezer experiences under the Explore tab
How do I share my compatibility with friends on social media?
To share your compatibility with friends, you can either share all the cards from the daily story using the Share function, or you can take a screenshot of your compatibility score with a specific group member and post to your social media account. Don’t forget to use the hashtag #Shaker!