

Choose File> Display Missing Files > then highlight a song and click the Relocate button. There is the option to relocate missing files in Rekordbox. If you change the name or location of the original file, Rekordbox won’t be able to access it anymore. It reads the data from its original location. Please note that when imported, Rekordbox doesn’t duplicate the file on your computer. Rekordbox will remove tracks that no longer exist in the playlist. If you want to remove specific tracks, delete those tracks out of the playlist and hit the arrow again in sync manager. If you decide you would like to remove a playlist, uncheck that playlist in sync manager and hit the arrow again. Rekordbox has automatically added the files through the sync manager. Tip: You don’t need to drag the files onto your device within your computer or finder window as this will only create duplicates. Individually check each playlist you would like to add to the device and hit the arrow pointing to the right to add the tracks to your device. If its the first time you have exported to your device you will need to check the box ‘Synchronise Playlists With a Device.’

Click Sync Manager, and a new window will open. Once organised, the simplest way to export the music to your selected device is to use the sync manager located in the bottom left of the program. We have more lessons on where to set up, prepare and perform creatively with these features in our online DJ courses. You can recall most of these performance features on Pioneer’s DJ equipment. Rekordbox allows DJs to program and prepare hot cues, loops and memory points. You can also create folders and intelligent playlists for extra organisation of your music library. To create a playlist, right-click on the playlist header in the left-hand navigation and create a playlist. If you have crates in Serato/Traktor then you can drag and drop from either straight into Rekordbox.Īfter importing music to your collection, it is worth organising it into playlists within Rekordbox. Tip* If you already have music organised into playlists in iTunes then you can open the iTunes tab in Rekordbox, right-click on each playlist and import to the collection that way.

To import your music to Rekordbox navigate to File> Import > Import Track, Import Folder or Import Playlist.Īlternatively, drag and drop tracks directly from folders on your computer or iTunes into the Rekordbox collection.Īs soon as you import the music into your collection, Rekordbox will automatically analyse the files and add the beat grid, bpm, key and other information to each file. Rekordbox To USB – Export Mode Instructions Step 1 – Import There are a few different ways you can physically get the music onto your preferred device, however here is the quickest and most convenient.
#REKORDBOX USB FORMAT SOFTWARE#
We have broken down the basics of the software in this video tutorial. Rekordbox is ideal for making the most out of Pioneer’s CDJ & XDJ range. Without Rekordbox, the DJ equipment doesn’t show vital information, such as the key, BPM or waveforms of each file. Including the XDJ RX2, XDJ 1000’s, XDJ 700, CDJ 2000 Nexus, CDJ 2000NXS2’s amongst many more. Pioneer’s software Rekordbox allows a DJ to analyse, prepare, and export music to USB or SD card ready to be played on the majority of Pioneers stand-alone DJ players. It’s one of the smallest USB out there but it’s still fast as hell with a storage capacity of up to 218GB.Export Mode in Rekordbox The 3 Step Tutorial Only 32GB but very durable and fast enough.
#REKORDBOX USB FORMAT SERIES#
Patriot Supersonic Rage Series 3.0 Flash Drive It comes in either 128 or 256GB, is one of the fastest we tested and our best pick for medium budget DJ USB. The Samsung Bar is fast, strong and comes with a 5 years warranty.

The most elegant USB drive of our ranking, but not the less reliable. The HyperX offers blazing fast speed of up to 350MB/s with a capacity of up to 256GB. Not the cheapest one, but what’s a few dollar for a stick you will keep years. It comes out in 16, 32, 128 and 258GB so whatever the size of your library you will be fine. CDJs only use the power & speed of USB 2.0 but the 3.0 will make a big difference when exporting your music from Rekordbox to the stick. With that in mind, here’s our ranking of the best USB sticks for 2018: Corsair Flash Survivor Stealth USB 3.0Įncased in a military-style aluminum housing that’s also waterproof to 200 meters, this Corsair USB will keep your music safe for years. A good USB drive for DJs needs to be small, strong, fast and of course, have enough space for all those bangers you are planning to drop. We covered the best USB format for CDJs on our last blog post but buying a good USB stick is not always easy. Whether you like to DJ on vinyl, controller or CDJs, it’s always good to have a USB stick with you anytime – to DJ on the go or even for backup.
