Rekordbox5.5.0 Manual EN PDF
Rekordbox5.5.0 Manual EN PDF
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How to use this manual
Refer to this manual in the following situations:
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Contents
About this manual....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 6
Features of rekordbox................................................................................................................................................................................................ 7
[Collection] .............................................................................................................................. 13
About the [Collection] window ............................................................................................................................................................................13
Recording .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................93
Management ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................96
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Using ACTIVE CENSOR .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 173
Music files that can be loaded and played (file formats).......................................................................................................................... 196
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Introduction
rekordbox can manage music files, and allows you to play music files by using Pioneer DJ
multi-player or DJ system.
• Create playlists for different scenes, by classifying and searching for music files stored on
your computer.
• Analyze tracks - detect the key, edit beats and tempo (BPM), and collect other important
information about your music files prior to your performance.
• Set and store point information (for cueing, looping, hot cueing, etc.) prior to your
performance.
• Record your DJ performance or analog sound input through the connected device.
rekordbox allows you to use created playlists and various point information for your DJ
performance. Also, you can record your DJ performance including improvised cue and loop
points information to review and make use of your DJ performance history for next DJ
performance.
Additionally, rekordbox can support your DJ performance by using effect functions, samplers,
and other functions of the DJ application, as well as provide support for lighting productions.
You can also use advanced features, such as Digital Vinyl System, video performance,
additional effects, lyrics visualization, optionally.
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Features of rekordbox
| QUANTIZE
When the Quantize function is enabled, all cue and loop points are automatically set to the
nearest beat position.
| BEAT SYNC
By analyzing music files on rekordbox, the beat positions and tempos (BPMs) can be
automatically synchronized on multiple DJ players or decks.
| KEY SHIFT
You can change track keys. Use this feature for mixing tracks with different keys and the DJ
performance.
| Automix playback
Automix can automatically perform your playlist with smooth and natural mixing.
| Lighting mode
Lighting mode automatically detects the variances of each phrase of a track to produce
synchronized lighting effects.
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| Playlist
Before your DJ performance, create playlists with your favorite music files according to the
various DJ scenes you want to build. Also, you can select a track quickly by importing
prepared playlists created on iTunes, etc., during your DJ performance.
| Intelligent Playlist
Lists of music files are automatically created by the search using filters.
| MY TAG
Set tags to each music file in your library with your choice of text such as genre,
characteristics, etc. Use the Track Filter function to refine searches on tagged items.
| Track Filter
Refine track search by [BPM], [KEY], [RATING], [COLOR], or [MY TAG].
| RELATED TRACKS
Display RELATED TRACKS whose have BPM, key, color, rating, and MY TAG information are
similar to the selected track on the list or player.
When selecting an item in [Track Suggestion], tracks are sorted in descending order of
relevance.
| Split Screen
The browser screen is displayed as a separated window.
Displaying a greater number of tracks makes DJ performances easier.
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| SYNC MANAGER
Music files can be exported to devices easily in an updated status by synchronizing rekordbox
with iTunes and a USB device.
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| PAD MODE
The PAD buttons can be used to operate various DJ performances such as HOT CUE which
can play immediately at a point you set, PAD FX which can perform an effect immediately
with the parameter you set.
| Effect
BEAT FX, SOUND COLOR FX and RELEASE FX, which you would find on popular Pioneer DJ
mixers (DJM series), remix station “RMX series,” etc. are installed in rekordbox. These effects
can be incorporated when using Pioneer DJ controller.
| Sampler / Sequencer
The sampler deck has 16 sampler slots (20 including OSC samplers) that can be played
simultaneously. You can perform One-Shot playback of a sampler sound and loop playback
when synchronized (SYNC) with a track deck.
With using the sequencer, you can also record, play, and store the sequences you played at
the sampler deck.
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| rekordbox dvs
With using Control vinyl made for rekordbox, you can perform as same as DJ performance
with using analog records. You can also perform unique of digital DJ performance such as
HOT CUE at the same time.
| rekordbox video
You can perform using video files and image files in addition to music files.
| RMX EFFECTS
You can add effects installed in the SCENE FX of the REMIX STATION which can create music
developments well-established by many creators and professional DJ. It can create new
developments of music.
| rekordbox lyric
Turn your set into visual poetry with Lyric. Easily auto sync your set and display lyrics in tune
with your video.
Depending on your country or area, this function is not available.
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[Collection]
[Collection] is a list of all tracks organized by rekordbox.
Music files on your computer will be analyzed and stored in [Collection].
[Collection] can be used in the EXPORT mode and PERFORMANCE mode.
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3. Menu
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[Collection]
12. Track List (page 17)
3 Drag and drop the column on the header to move to the left or right.
The order of columns is changed.
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[Collection]
Creating a shortcut
Shortcuts can be created for a folder or playlist in the tree view. Click a shortcut to select a
folder or playlist.
• Up to 8 shortcuts can be created.
2 Drag and drop the folder or playlist in the tree view to the empty field in the shortcut
window.
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[Collection]
| To delete a shortcut
Right-click the shortcut, and then select [Delete Shortcut]. (When a shortcut is deleted, its
corresponding folder or playlist is not deleted.)
Hint
• Drag and drop the shortcut upward or downward to change its position.
• Drag and drop a track to the playlist shortcut to add the track to the playlist (page 31).
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[Collection]
Note
• When a WAVE file is added to [Collection], its tag information may not be displayed. Displayable tag
information of music files are ID 3 tag (v1, v1.1, v2.2.0, v2.3.0, and v2.4.0) of MP3 and AIFF files, the meta tag
of M4A files, RIFF INFO of WAVE files, and Vorbis Comment of FLAC files.
2 Open the Finder or Windows Explorer, and then drag and drop music files or a folder
of music files to the track list.
Music files are added to [Collection], and their tag information is loaded and displayed.
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[Collection]
2 Select [Import Track] to select a music file, or [Import Folder] to select a folder.
1 Double-click [iTunes] in the tree view, and then click [All Tracks].
iTunes music files are displayed in the track list.
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[Collection]
Hint
• In the [iTunes] track list, is shown on the track added to [Collection]. Also, waveforms, artworks, BPM,
and keys analyzed by rekordbox are shown. For Auto Analysis, see “Analysis of music files” (page 17).
• To import a playlist from the iTunes library, see “Importing a playlist from iTunes” (page 32).
Hint
• When the iTunes library information is updated, all information which has been changed in the
[Information] window is replaced (page 32).
Note
• If [Explorer] is not displayed in Step 1, click , [View] tab > [Layout] and select [Explorer].
Hint
• In the track list of [Explorer], the track added to [Collection] is displayed with . The waveform, artwork,
and analysis information such as BPM, key by rekordbox are also displayed. For Auto Analysis, see “Analysis
of music files” (page 17).
• Folders in the computer or USB device can be used as a playlist. For details, see “Using a folder in the
computer or USB device” (page 33).
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[Collection]
1 Double-click [rekordbox xml] in the tree view, and then click [All Tracks].
rekordbox xml music files are displayed in the track list.
2 Drag and drop the music file in the track list to [Collection].
Hint
• To import a playlist from the rekordbox xml library, see “Importing from rekordbox xml” (page 33).
Using [Histories]
Double-click [Histories] in the tree view to display a list of tracks which can be played for 1
minute or more in the PERFORMANCE mode or LINK EXPORT as a history file.
• PERFORMANCE mode: [HISTORY yyyy-mm-dd]
• LINK EXPORT: [LINK HISTORY yyyy-mm-dd]
Right-click a history file to copy to the playlist, or to store files.
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[Collection]
3 Click [OK].
The music file is removed from [Collection].
Hint
• A track can be also removed by right-clicking the track and selecting [Remove from Collection].
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[Collection]
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[Collection]
Hint
• Tag information can be also reloaded by right-clicking the track and selecting [Reload Tag].
Note
• After reloading tag information, edited track information is replaced with the reloaded information.
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[Collection]
3 Select a column.
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[Collection]
3 Select a category.
Tracks, which are under the conditions selected in respective category columns, are
displayed.
Note
• In the PERFORMANCE mode, Alphabet Search cannot be used. Instead, use the keyboard shortcut
function. The keyboard shortcut function can be set on the [Preferences] window (page 185).
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[Collection]
Using My Tag
You can refine your search by creating tags on tracks.
Browsing can be customized by creating tags to define the tracks’ features that will enhance
on your DJ performance.
• The My Tag attached to the track is displayed in the My Tag column.
• You can refine your search using a My Tag filter by setting My Tag as the search criteria.
Click on the right side of the screen to display the My Tag configuration window.
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3. My Tag: A tag to attach to the track and can be changed to a name of your choice.
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[Collection]
| To attach My Tag to a track
Select a track, and then click My Tag checkboxes. You can attach multiple My Tags at once.
To show My Tag in [Comments] of the track list, click , [Advanced] tab > [Browse] tab > [My
Tag] and select [Add “My Tag” to the “Comments”].
| To delete a My Tag
Right-click a tag in a My Tag, and then select [Delete].
2 Click the required category checkboxes, and then select values, a tag, etc.
When selecting [BPM] or [KEY], click [MASTER PLAYER] to turn it on. The value is set at
the [BPM] or [KEY] of the track loaded on the Master Player.
Hint
• Multiple My Tags can be selected. Select [AND] and [OR] for your desired search conditions.
• When multiple My Tags are selected, tracks containing all selected My Tags are displayed in the track list.
• To cancel conditions set by My Tag filters, click [RST].
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2. Search target
Select a folder or playlist for searching RELATED TRACKS.
3. [Rank]
Tracks are ranked in the relevant order based on the conditions.
4. Track selection
Select a deck loaded with the track, which is based for RELATED TRACKS to be displayed.
Hint
• In the [2 PLAYER] mode of the EXPORT mode, or 2 deck mode of the PERFORMANCE mode, click to
register 2 tracks loaded as related tracks ([Matching]).
• In the PERFORMANCE mode, click on the right side of the horizontal waveform or on the bottom
side of the vertical waveform to display .
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[Collection]
| Using a folder
When you create multiple RELATED TRACKS condition, you can use folders to organize
conditions.
1 Right-click [Related Tracks] on the tree view, and then select [Create New Folder].
[Untitled Folder] is added under [Related Tracks].
2 Enter the folder name using the computer keyboard, and then click [Enter].
3 Drag & drop the RELATED TRACKS condition into the created folder.
The RELATED TRACKS condition is moved into the created folder.
Hint
• To delete a folder, right-click the folder, and then select [Delete Folder]. You can also delete a folder by
clicking [Delete] key on the computer keyboard. All RELATED TRACKS conditions and folders included on
the folder are deleted.
3 Click [OK].
Hint
• To delete a RELATED TRACKS condition, right-click the condition, and then select [Delete "Related Tracks"].
You can also delete a condition by clicking [Delete] key on the computer keyboard.
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[Collection]
| Using the Subpanel
Click to display the RELATED TRACKS Subpanel. You can display tracks of the collection or
playlist on the track list with displaying Related Tracks on the Subpanel.
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1. Search target
Select a folder or playlist for searching RELATED TRACKS.
3. Track selection
[LIST]: Display RELATED TRACKS based on the track selected on the track list.
[MASTER], [1] to [4]: Select a deck loaded with the track, which is based for RELATED
TRACKS to be displayed.
Hint
• You can also display the RELATED TRACKS Subpanel by right-clicking the RELATED TRACKS condition and
selecting [Display on Subpanel].
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[Collection]
Using a Playlist
You can organize tracks on rekordbox by creating playlists.
In the PERFORMANCE mode, you can also operate Automix playback using playlists. See
“Using Automix playlists” (page 139).
2 Enter the playlist name from your computer keyboard, and then press the [Enter]
key.
Hint
• You can add tracks to the playlist from [iTunes], [Tag List], or other playlists.
• To delete a playlist, right-click the playlist, and then select [Delete Playlist]. Alternatively, you can delete a
playlist by selecting the playlist, and then pressing the [Delete] key on the computer keyboard.
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• To remove a track from the playlist, right-click the track in the playlist, and then select [Remove from
Playlist]. Alternatively, you can remove a track from the playlist by selecting the track in the playlist, and
then pressing the [Delete] key on the computer keyboard.
3 Select [Export a playlist to a file for KUVO (*.txt)] or [Export a playlist to a file for music
apps (*.m3u8)], and then save the playlist.
1 From the [File] menu on the upper screen, select [Import] > [Import Playlist].
2 Select a file name from a folder stored with playlist files, and then click [Open].
The selected playlist is added to [Playlists].
Tag information of the music files, which are contained in the playlist, is displayed.
If [Auto Analysis] is set to [Enabled], analysis of the music files begins. For details see
“Analysis of music files” (page 17).
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[Collection]
1 Double-click [rekordbox xml] in the tree view, and then double-click [Playlists].
rekordbox xml playlists are displayed in the tree view.
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[Collection]
| To synchronize with an iTunes playlist
1 Click [SYNC MANAGER] at the bottom of the tree view.
Hint
• If iTunes playlists are synchronized with rekordbox, iTunes playlists with check marks are updated
automatically when starting rekordbox.
• If [All Playlist] is set, playlists added in iTunes will be synchronized automatically.
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[Collection]
| To synchronize a playlist on a device
1 Insert a USB device or an SD memory card to the computer.
The playlists with check marks are synchronized with the device.
If the device is synchronized, selected playlists are exported to the device in the latest
status.
Track information in playlists is also updated to the latest status.
Hint
• If a device is synchronized, playlists with check marks are exported to the device automatically when
starting rekordbox and clicking the device in the tree view.
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[Collection]
| To return Cue, beat positions, and ratings updated by a DJ player
1 Insert a USB device or an SD memory card synchronized with rekordbox to the
computer.
Note
• You cannot send information of tracks, which have been exported from another computer or deleted from
[Collection], back to rekordbox.
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[Collection]
Using a folder
When creating or importing multiple playlists, you can organize playlists for each folder.
1 Right-click [Playlists] in the tree view, and then select [Create New Folder].
[Untitled Folder] is created under [Playlists].
2 From your computer keyboard, enter a folder name, and then press the [Enter] key.
Hint
• To delete a folder, right-click the folder, and then select [Delete Folder]. Or, you can delete a folder by
pressing the [Delete] key on the computer keyboard. The folder and playlists contained in that folder are
deleted.
Hint
• The added artwork image can be displayed by right-clicking the playlist.
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[Collection]
| About Playlist Palette
Click to display the playlist palette, and then click to display up to 4 playlists in the
palette.
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4. Playlist Palette
Hint
• Click a playlist name in the palette to be selected and highlighted in the tree view.
Drag and drop a track from the track list to a list in the palette.
When adding a track to the [blank list] palette, [Untitled Playlist] is created as a new playlist.
Enter the playlist name from your computer keyboard.
Hint
• You can change a playlist name by double-clicking the list name in the palette.
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[Collection]
| To add a track in the palette to another palette
Hint
• You can add a track to the playlist by dragging and dropping a track in the palette to another playlist.
3 Click .
The track order is changed to ascending or descending.
Note
• The track order can be changed only if tracks are sorted by track number.
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[Collection]
| To change the order of playlists in the palette
Drag and drop a playlist from the palette to another playlist in the palette. The order of 4
playlists can be changed.
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[Collection]
3 Set the filter.
• [=]: List music files having information such as an album name, which fully matches
the text or value you enter.
• [≠]: List music files having information such as an album name, which does not match
the text or value you enter.
• [>]: List music files having information such as a BPM value, which is larger than the
value you enter.
• [<]: List music files having information such as a BPM value, which is smaller than the
value you enter.
• [contains]: List music files having information such as an album name, which contains
the text you enter.
• [does not contain]: List music files having information such as an album name, which
does not contain the text you enter.
• [starts with]: List music files having information such as an album name, which starts
with the text you enter.
• [ends with]: List music files having information such as an album name, which ends
with the text you enter.
• [is in the range]: List music files having information such as a BPM value, which is in
the range of the 2 values you enter.
• [is in the last]: List music files having information such as a release date, which is within
the last days or months from the current date you enter.
• [is not in the last]: List music files having information such as a release date, which is
not within the last days or months from the current date you enter.
7 Click [OK].
The Intelligent Playlist is added under [Playlists] in the tree view by the condition, and
then is displayed.
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Delete a filter
Right-click an Intelligent Playlist in the tree view, and then select [Delete Playlist].
Alternatively, you can delete an Intelligent Playlist by pressing the [Delete] key on the
computer keyboard.
Hint
• You can edit the filter by right-clicking an Intelligent Playlist in the tree view and then selecting [Edit the
Intelligent Playlist] to display the Intelligent Playlist setting window.
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EXPORT mode
When [EXPORT] is selected on the upper-left of the screen, you can use rekordbox in the
EXPORT mode.
[2 PLAYER] mode
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2. Browser panel (page 56)
[SIMPLE PLAYER] mode
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Player panel
[1 PLAYER] mode
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[2 PLAYER] mode
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| Operation panel
[1 PLAYER] mode
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[2 PLAYER] mode
1. Move to the beginning of the track (track search). ([1 PLAYER] mode)
• : Move to the next track.
• : Move to the beginning of the track currently playing. Click twice to move to the
previous track.
3. Set the beat count or bar to jump from the current playback position when or is
clicked. ([1 PLAYER] mode)
6. Adjust the audio mix balance of outputs from Players A and B (crossfader). ([2 PLAYER]
mode)
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| Playback track information panel
[1 PLAYER] mode
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[2 PLAYER] mode
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7. The current play position is indicated with vertical lines and a horizontal bar. (Playing
address and full waveform)
9. Set the track to the Master Player for the Beat Sync function to light up. ([2 PLAYER] mode)
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| Setting panel
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4. Audio skip occurs if the highlight reaches 100% of the bar. (Audio dropout meter)
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[MEMORY] panel
Saved cue and loop points are displayed. To save a cue, see “To save a cue point” (page 72).
To save a loop point, see “To save a loop point” (page 74).
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1. Change the color of the cue marker shown on the upper side of the waveform display.
Depending on the DJ player, the changed color can be displayed.
4. Shows when a loop point is saved. Click it to set to an active loop. Its color then changes
to red.
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[HOT CUE] panel
Hot Cues are displayed. For information about Hot Cues, see “Using a Hot Cue” (page 75).
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1. Hot Cues are saved. If its color is green, a Cue is saved. If its color is orange, a loop is saved.
You can change the color of the Cue marker by right-clicking it.
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[INFO] panel
Information of a track loaded to the player is displayed.
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1. Rating
2. Color
3. Comment
4. File type
5. File size
6. Sample rate
7. Bit rate
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| Enlarged waveform panel
[1 PLAYER] mode
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[2 PLAYER] mode
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2. Drag the waveform to the right or left to move the playback point forward or backward.
(page 66)
Beat positions detected by analyzing the track are displayed as vertical lines.
3. Set two tracks in Players A and B as a good match combination ([Matching]). ([2 PLAYER]
mode)
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[CUE/LOOP] panel
Set and save a Hot Cue, loop, and cue.
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1. Save Hot Cues. To delete a Hot Cue, point on it with the mouse curser, and then click [X].
(page 75)
2. Save the cue and loop point which you set. (page 72) (page 74)
7. Display a menu screen to set the color of the enlarged waveform, analyze the currently
playing track, export tracks, etc.
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[GRID] panel
Adjust the beat grid. For more details, see “Adjust the beat grid” (page 68).
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1. Shift the playback position (a red vertical line at the center of the waveform) to the first
beat of bar.
2. Display the distance of beat grid at the playback position (a red vertical line at the center
of the waveform) as BPM. You can also enter BPM manually to change the distance of
beat grid.
3. Change the beat grid according to BPM determined by the click interval of [TAP].
8. Double the BPM. The length of each beat grid distance is halved.
9. Halve the BPM. The length of each beat grid distance is doubled.
10. Select the whole track as an adjustment range of the beat grid.
When switching to the [GRID] panel, the whole track is already selected and this button
is not available. The adjustment range is changed to the whole track when is turned
on and the range is set to the current position or later.
11. Re-set the beat grid from the current position (a red vertical line at the center of the
waveform) according to the BPM determined.
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| Function panel ([2 PLAYER] mode)
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2. Save the cue and loop point which you have set.
| Recording panel
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4. Start/stop recording.
5. The recording elapsed time and remaining time for continuous recording is displayed.
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Browser panel
For details about operations on the [Collection] screen, see “[Collection]” (page 13)
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1. Display the shortcut screen. Drag a folder or playlist on the tree view to create a shortcut.
3. Sort track information to search for a track. You can display/hide columns and change
their order.
4. Display the playlist path, and select one to display the playlist.
5. Highlight the keys of tracks that are compatible with the key of the track on the selected
deck when displaying the [Key] column. (Traffic Light)
8. Search for a track by refining with [BPM], [KEY], [RATING], [COLOR], and [MY TAG]. (Track
filter)
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10. Display/hide playlist palettes.
13. The LINK button is displayed when rekordbox is connected to the DJ equipment
supporting PRO DJ LINK by a LAN cable or wireless LAN. Click the LINK button to start
communication with the DJ equipment. Information on the DJ equipment on the same
network is displayed on the Link status panel. (page 58)
14. Display the [SYNC MANAGER] screen. Set tracks in rekordbox to be synchronized with
external libraries. (page 33)
16. Display tracks in a playlist selected from the tree view. (Track List)
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2. Synchronize using the master tempo (BPM) specified by rekordbox when using the beat
sync function on a DJ player. (Sync Master)
4. Adjust the tempo (BPM) when rekordbox is set as the Sync Master. (Master BPM)
5. Display the status of each DJ equipment connected by a LAN cable or wireless LAN. (Link
Status)
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2 Prepare playlists, Hot Cue bank lists, etc. for your DJ performance.
“Using a Playlist” (page 31)
“Using a Hot Cue” (page 75)
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Wireless LAN
Mobile device
Computer
Note
• rekordbox must be installed on the mobile device. The mobile device version of rekordbox can be
downloaded from websites such as App Store and Google Play™.
• For connecting to a wireless LAN, refer to the operating instructions of your mobile device, computer, and
wireless LAN device.
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EXPORT mode
USB device
Computer
DJ player
Hint
• An SD memory card can also be used for some DJ players.
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| To use USB EXPORT with multiple DJ equipment
When connecting a DJ mixer and DJ players supported with PRO DJ LINK by LAN cables,
rekordbox tracks and data stored on a USB device can be used on up to 4 DJ players.
(page 82)
Computer
USB device
Hint
• An SD memory card can also be used for some DJ players.
• Instead of a DJ mixer, a switching hub can be used.
• For connection instructions, refer to the operating instructions for the DJ equipment.
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Computer
DJ player
Hint
• For connection instructions, refer to the operating instructions of the DJ player and the operating
instructions of your computer.
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| To use LINK EXPORT with multiple DJ equipment
When connecting a computer via PRO DJ LINK using a LAN cable, 4 DJ players can be loaded
with rekordbox tracks in a real time.
Also, when connecting a computer to a DJ mixer supported with PRO DJ LINK by a LAN cable,
rekordbox tracks can be monitored over headphones connected to the DJ mixer.
Computer Computer
Hint
• Instead of a DJ mixer, a switching hub can be used.
• 2 computers can be connected via PRO DJ LINK.
• For connection instructions, refer to the operating instructions for the DJ equipment.
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Playing tracks
Use the player panel to play tracks.
1 Drag and drop a track to the player panel from the track list of the browser panel.
Hint
• In the [1 PLAYER] mode, you can also move the playback position by clicking [<]/[>] on the operation
panel. The position will be moved by the beat count displayed on the operation panel. If clicking [<]/[>]
during the loop play, not only the current playback position but also the LOOP IN and LOOP OUT points
are moved. For the loop play, see “Starting loop play” (page 73).
When the preview starts in the [Preview] column, any other track playing in the player panel
pauses.
Move the mouse cursor away from the artwork to stop the preview.
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During the preview, click on the artwork to skip the preview position ahead by 30-second
increments.
When the preview starts in the [Artwork] column, any other track playing in the player panel
pauses.
Hint
• For setting Cues, see “Using cue points” (page 71).
Hint
• For setting Cues, see “Using cue points” (page 71).
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Changing the beat count display
You can change the beat count displayed in the center of the enlarged waveform.
Open [Preferences] window > [View] tab > [Beat Count Display], and then select how to
display the beat count.
• [Current Position (Bars)]: Display the number of bars from the beginning to the current
playback position.
• [Count to the next Memory Cue (Bars)]: Display the number of bars from the current
playback position to the next Memory Cue. If there is no next Memory Cue, no bars are
displayed.
• [Count to the next Memory Cue (Beats)]: Display the number of beats from the current
playback position to the next Memory Cue. If there is no next Memory Cue, no beats are
displayed.
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Hint
• [?] may appear for tracks analyzed by older version of rekordbox. This means information of the track is
insufficient or old. Right-click the track, and then select [Add New Analysis Data] to update the information.
[?] then disappears.
Note
• You cannot adjust the beat grid when your computer is connected to DJ equipment supported with PRO
DJ LINK.
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Re-analyzing tracks to detect beat positions and BPM
2 Click the [Analysis] tab > [Track Analysis], and then set [Track Analysis Mode].
Select [Normal] or [Dynamic] for analyzing waveform information of tracks.
6 Click [OK].
The waveform information of the track is analyzed. The detected beat position and the
measured BPM are saved on the computer.
Hint
• When tracks are re-analyzed, the beat grid set at “Adjust the beat grid” (page 68) is overwritten by the re-
analyzed beat grid.
Hint
• You can also set [Analysis Lock] after right-clicking a track in a track list.
• Alternatively, set [Analysis Lock] from the [Track] menu on the upper screen.
• When setting the track with [Analysis Lock], is displayed in the status column.
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Hint
• For instructions on using the quantize function on DJ equipment, refer to the operating instructions for
the DJ equipment.
2 Select [Analyze Track] from the [Track] menu on the upper screen.
Hint
• You can select information to be analyzed on the [Preferences] window > [Analysis] tab > [Track Analysis]
> [Track Analysis Setting].
• You can also analyze a track by right-clicking on a track to be analyzed in the track list and selecting
[Analyze Track].
Note
• When a track has on the track list, you cannot select [Analyze Track] (page 69).
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Hint
• When a new cue point is set, any previous cue point is deleted.
• When a different track is loaded, the previous cue point is canceled.
• You can save cue points as memory cues or Hot Cues.
Hint
• When the quantize is turned on, the cue point is automatically set to the nearest beat grid by clicking [IN].
• For the function panel, see “Function panel ([1 PLAYER] mode)” (page 52) or “Function panel ([2 PLAYER]
mode)” (page 55).
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| To save a cue point
After setting a cue point, click [MEMORY] on the function panel to save the cue point. The
time (minute/second/millisecond) of the saved cue point is shown in the [MEMORY] panel
of the playback track sub-information panel. A cue point marker is displayed on the upper
side of the waveform. Up to 10 cue points can be saved for 1 track.
Hint
• You can use the saved cue points for your DJ performance on the DJ player.
• For the [MEMORY] panel, see “[MEMORY] panel” (page 49).
• For the function panel, see “Function panel ([1 PLAYER] mode)” (page 52) and “Function panel ([2 PLAYER]
mode)” (page 55).
1 Load the track with the saved cue point to the player panel.
The saved cue point time (minute/second/millisecond) is shown in the [MEMORY]
panel of the playback track sub-information panel. A cue point marker is displayed on
the upper side of the waveform.
3 Click .
Playback starts.
Hint
• You can select a cue point using the function panel. ([1 PLAYER] mode)
: Select a cue forward from the current playback position.
: Select a cue backward from the current playback position.
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2 During playback, click [IN] on the function panel at the point to start loop playback.
(Loop In Point)
If using a cue point as the Loop In Point, this operation is not necessary.
3 During playback, click [OUT] on the function panel at the point to end loop
playback. (Loop Out Point)
The loop playback starts from the Loop In Point.
Hint
• When a loop point is set, the previous loop point is deleted.
• When a different track is loaded, the previous loop point is canceled. You can save loop points.
• When the quantize is turned on. click [IN] and [OUT] to set a loop point to be matched close to the beat
grid on playback.
| To specify the loop length by the number of beats (Auto Beat Loop)
You can play a loop with a loop length of between 1/64 and 512 beats, according to the BPM
of the track.
When you click the Auto Beat Loop button, the current playback position is changed to the
loop in point, and a loop is set for the selected number of beats.
Hint
• During a loop play, use a scroll bar to display , and click [<] or [>] to halve/double the loop
length from the loop in point.
• When the quantize is turned on, click [IN] to set a loop in point to be matched to the beat grid position.
• To cancel a loop play, click the Auto Beat Loop button again.
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| To export loops and save them as WAV files
During a loop play, click in the player panel, and then select [Export Loop As Wav].
• Exported loops are saved as WAV files (48 kHz sampling frequency, 16-bit quantization), and
added to [Collection]. Specify the file name when saving, which will be shown as a title in
[Collection].
• For instructions on using saved loops (WAV files), refer to the operating instructions for the
DJ equipment.
Hint
• You can use the saved loop points for your DJ performance on the DJ player.
• For the [MEMORY] panel, see “[MEMORY] panel” (page 49).
1 Load the track with the saved loop point to the player panel.
The loop point time (minute/second/millisecond) is shown in the [MEMORY] panel of
the playback track sub-information panel. A loop point (from loop in to out) is shown in
yellow on the waveform.
3 Click .
The loop play starts.
Hint
• You can select a loop point using the function panel. ([1 PLAYER] mode)
: Select a loop point forward from the current playback position.
: Select a loop point backward from the current playback position.
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Setting a saved loop as the active loop
When a loop point is saved, (in orange) is displayed on the loop point.
To set the loop as an active loop, click . The loop is set as an active loop, and the icon is
changed to (in red).
If your player supports the loop function, when you click in the player panel and set
[Active Loop Playback] to [On], the loop play automatically starts at the point of the active
loop during playback. You can check how active loop is performed on CDJ/XDJ series, etc. on
rekordbox.
Hint
• For instructions on active loops, refer to the operating instructions for the DJ equipment.
Hint
• Hot Cues can be called out and played on DJ equipment. The number of Hot Cues you can save depends
on the DJ equipment.
Hint
• When the quantize is turned on, set a Hot Cue. When you click the Hot Cue point, it is automatically set to
the nearest beat grid.
• You can save Hot Cues to click the [A] - [H] in the [CUE/LOOP] panel of the function panel. ([1 PLAYER]
mode)
• For the [HOT CUE] panel, see “[HOT CUE] panel” (page 50).
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Calling and playing saved hot cue points
1 Load the track with the saved hot cue point to the player panel.
The saved hot cue point time (minute/second/millisecond) is shown in the [HOT CUE]
panel of the sub-information panel. A hot cue point marker is displayed on the upper
side of the waveform.
Hint
• You can select a hot cue point using [A] to [H] on the [CUE/LOOP] panel in the function panel. ([1 PLAYER]
mode)
• If the [Preferences] window > [Advanced] tab > [Others] tab > [HOT CUE], and [During Pause, GATE
playback is applied.] is selected, switch to the [GATE] mode. In the [GATE] mode, the playback continues
only when you click and hold a hot cue button during pause. Also, when you release the button, the
playback pauses, and the playback point is returned to a hot cue point.
Note
• The number of Hot Cue Banks depends on the DJ equipment.
• Hot Cue Bank Lists cannot be loaded onto some DJ equipment.
• If the player panel is in the [2 PLAYER] mode, Hot Cue Bank and [X] are not displayed.
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Create a new Hot Cue Bank List
1 Click [+] on the right side of the [Hot Cue Bank Lists] in the tree view of the browser
panel.
[Untitled Hot Cue Bank List] is added under the [Hot Cue Bank Lists] folder.
2 Type the list name using your computer, and then click the [Enter] key.
Hint
• To delete a Hot Cue Bank List, select it, and then click the [Delete] key on your computer keyboard.
Hint
• When a Hot Cue Bank is clicked during a loop play, the currently playing loop point is stored and displayed
in orange in a Hot Cue Bank.
Hint
• To delete a cue/loop point saved in the Hot Cue Bank List, click its [X] on the right side of the Hot Cue Bank.
1 Open [Preferences] window > [Advanced] tab > [Others] tab > [Hot Cue], and click
the [During Pause, GATE playback is applied.] checkbox.
2 Load a track containing Hot Cue points onto the player panel.
The cue or loop points saved in the track are displayed in the [HOT CUE] panel.
3 In the [HOT CUE] panel, click a point you wish to save in Hot Cue Bank.
The playback position is moved to the selected point, and the play pauses.
4 Click the appropriate [A] - [H] in the Hot Cue Bank List.
The saved point is displayed in the Hot Cue Bank.
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Organize Hot Cue Bank Lists by using folders
1 Right-click the [Hot Cue Bank Lists] folder, and then select [Create New Folder].
[Untitled Folder] is created under the [Hot Cue Bank Lists] folder.
2 Type the folder name using your computer keyboard, and then click the [Enter] key.
Hint
• To delete a folder, select the folder, and then click the [Delete] key on the computer keyboard. All Hot Cue
Bank lists and folders contained in the folder are deleted.
1 Right-click a Hot Cue Bank List, and then select [Add Artwork].
Hint
• To display the added artwork image, right-click the Hot Cue Bank List.
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Hint
• For music files (file formats) that can be loaded and played on Pioneer DJ player, refer to the operating
instructions for each DJ player.
• An SD memory card can be used for some DJ players.
• To import music files, connect a USB device which stores a playlist exported from another computer. Right-
click a playlist or folder in [Devices], and then select [Import Playlist] or [Import Folder].
• When using MEP-4000 or XDJ-R1, open the [Preferences] window > [CDJ & Device] tab > [Device] tab >
[Library], and select each device. When the USB device is removed after selecting DJ player, the necessary
data for your DJ performance is loaded to the USB device.
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Connect the USB device to your computer
Insert the USB device into your computer, and then click . USB device settings are displayed
in [Devices].
You can make settings for the USB device to use on a DJ player. Refer also to the operating
instructions for the DJ player.
Hint
• You can change the setting of [My Settings] on the [Preferences] window > [CDJ & Device] tab > [My
Settings] tab. When [Apply settings on devices automatically] is set, the changed settings are applied to a
USB device.
Note
• File systems such as NTFS and exFAT are not supported by DJ equipment, thus they are not displayed on
the screen. Use FAT32 for Windows and a FAT32 or HFS+ formatted device for Mac.
Note
• The USB device must not be disconnected while the data is transferring. If you want to disconnect the
device while data is being transferred, click [X] on the right of the progress bar to cancel the data transfer.
• When the [Preferences] window > [CDJ & Device] tab > [Device] tab > [Create library exclusively for] , [XDJ-
R1] or [MEP-4000] is selected, is displayed on the right side of . When you click , the
creation of a library exclusively for the XDJ-R1 or MEP-4000 starts. Wait until it finishes, and then disconnect
the USB device from the computer.
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| To transfer tracks to a USB device
Drag tracks from [Collection] to in [Devices]. The transfer progress bar is displayed at the
bottom of the screen, and both tracks and track information are transferred to the USB device.
Hint
• Tracks can also be transferred by dragging them from [iTunes] or [Explorer] to in [Devices].
• To delete a track from the USB device, select the track in [Devices], and then click the [Delete] key on the
computer keyboard. (Tracks in the process of being transferred cannot be deleted.)
• Tracks can be transferred to 2 devices at the same time.
• For some DJ equipment, when tracks are transferred to the USB device, an exclusive library ([Collection] or
[Playlist]) is created on the USB device when it is removed.
Hint
• A playlist can be transferred by dragging it from [iTunes] to [Devices].
• To delete the playlist from the USB device, select the playlist in [Devices], and then click the [Delete] key on
the computer keyboard.
• Depending on the DJ equipment, there may be restrictions on the names of playlists and the folder
structure on the USB device. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the DJ equipment.
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| To transfer Hot Cue Bank Lists to a USB device
You can use combinations of Hot Cues of different tracks on DJ equipment by using a Hot
Cue Bank List created prior to your DJ performance.
The available number of Hot Cue Banks depends on the DJ equipment.
Hint
• To delete the Hot Cue Bank List from the USB device, select the Hot Cue Bank List in [Devices], and then
click the [Delete] key on the computer keyboard.
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Using the beat sync function between DJ players for DJ performance
If you detected and adjusted beat grids of tracks using rekordbox, you can synchronize
tempos (BPM) and beats of DJ players connected via PRO DJ LINK (page 61). You can also
synchronize them of the left and right decks of an all-in-one DJ system.
• For instructions on using the beat sync function on the DJ player, refer to the operating
instructions of the DJ player.
Note
• When the [Preferences] window > [CDJ & Device] tab > [Device] tab > [History] > [Import the play history
automatically] is not set, play histories are not imported automatically.
• When importing manually, open the [Histories] folder in the USB device. Right-click the play history to be
saved, and then select [Import History].
• Tracks in the play histories can only be exported from [Collection] of your rekordbox. Tracks exported from
another rekordbox or tracks deleted from your rekordbox cannot be saved in the play histories. Such tracks
are excluded.
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Load track information updated on a DJ player
The following information is updated.
• Cue Points and Loop Points
• Hot Cues
• Beat Grids
• Other information (colors, ratings, and comments)
1 Connect the USB device used for your DJ performance to the computer.
2 Right-click of the USB device you wish to load track information, and then select
[Update Collection].
The [Update Collection with USB Device] window is opened when the track information
starts updating.
Hint
• If you click [Cancel] while updating, the [Update Collection with USB Device] window is closed.
• Depending on the DJ player, updated information may differ.
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2 Click .
Communication with DJ equipment connected by a LAN cable or wireless LAN is
enabled.
The link status panel (icons of connected DJ equipment) is displayed at the bottom of
the browser panel, and is displayed.
Hint
• For connection instructions, refer to the operating instructions for the DJ equipment and computer.
• When connected using a switching hub or a PRO DJ LINK-compatible DJ mixer, rekordbox music files and
data can be shared with up to four pieces of DJ equipment.
• It may take time for the network address to be acquired automatically, depending on the communications
environment.
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• When is displayed on the left side of the link status panel, there are two computers connected, one
of which has rekordbox installed.
• When is displayed on the left side of the link status panel, the computer is connected to the network
by a wireless LAN.
• When [MIDI/HID] is displayed on the right side of the DJ equipment icon, DJ equipment is communicating
with another computer by USB control (MIDI or HID).
Hint
• The click sound of the waveform on the [Preview] column or [Artwork] column is also monitored with
headphones from the DJ mixer.
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Using a DJ player
Drag a track from a track list on the browser panel to in the link status panel. The track is
loaded onto the DJ player, and playback starts.
Note
• When the [EJECT/LOAD LOCK] function of a DJ player is active, tracks cannot be loaded until playback on
the DJ equipment pauses.
• Tracks in [Devices] cannot be loaded onto a DJ player.
Hint
• You can synchronize tempos (BPM) and beats of multiple DJ equipment by specifying tempos (BPM) on
rekordbox.
Hint
• When [Auto Load Hot Cue] is enabled and such tracks are loaded onto a DJ player, Hot Cues saved in tracks
are automatically loaded.
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• The number of Hot Cues depends on the DJ player.
Hint
• The number of available Hot Cues depends on the DJ player.
1 Open the [Preferences] window > [View] tab > [Layout], and select [Playlist Palette].
3 Click [TAG] above the tree view, and then click on the right side of [TAG].
Hint
• Tracks can also be added by right-clicking a track and selecting [Add to Tag List].
• Tracks and playlists can also be added by dragging them from [Playlists] or [iTunes].
• Up to 100 files can be added.
Note
• If tracks are sorted by any column header other than track order, you cannot change the track order by
dragging a track.
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Play tracks on a DJ player by using Tag List
By operating the DJ player, tracks on Tag List can be loaded and played on each DJ player, and
tag lists actually used during performances can be saved as rekordbox playlists. For
instructions on accessing tag lists from the DJ player, refer to the operating instructions of the
DJ player.
Hint
• For instructions and details on rekordbox functions on the mobile device, refer to rekordbox.com.
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5 Adjust the mixing audio volume of Player A and Player B.
You can try mixing with a crossfader on the operation panel.
Move the crossfader to A to increase the volume of Player A and to decrease the volume
of Player B. Move the crossfader to B to increase the volume of Player B and to decrease
the volume of Player A.
Note
• The sound quality may change because the sound is digitally reprocessed.
| To adjust the beat positions of two tracks manually using Pitch Bend
Click to slow down the playback or to speed up the playback on the function panel
during playback.
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| To synchronize the beat positions and tempo of two tracks using BEAT
SYNC
1 Play a track on Player A.
The Player which starts the playback first becomes the Sync Master.
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Recording
You can record sound input through hardware connected via USB. For example, when
connected to a turntable via USB, you can record source music from an analog record. Also,
you can record your DJ performance by connecting your computer to an audio interface,
such as a DJ mixer.
A recording is created as a WAV file.
In the EXPORT mode, only audio input from external equipment can be recorded.
To record from Master Out of rekordbox, use the recording function in the PERFORMANCE
mode. (page 146)
4 Click .
flashes and rekordbox is in the recording standby mode.
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6 Click .
Recording stops.
When no sound continues more than 20 seconds, recording stops automatically.
8 Click [OK].
The recorded file is saved on [Recordings] in the tree view of the browser panel.
Hint
• To avoid automatic start/stop recording, open the [Preferences] window > [Advanced] tab > [Recordings]
tab, and set [Recording starts when:]/[Recording ends when:] to [Pressing the REC button].
Hint
• When the automatic separation feature is enabled, a screen with [Will you save the separate recording
files?] is displayed after recording. If you click [No], the recording is saved as one file (not separated).
Note
• This feature separates a file by detecting silence. Therefore, if there is no silence between tracks, the
recorded file is not separated. Conversely, if a track has a silent or a low volume-level part, the file may be
separated there. If this feature does not work correctly even after these setting values are adjusted, open
the [Preferences] window > [Advanced] tab > [Recordings] tab, and do not select the [Automatically
separate files when silence continues].
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| To display recorded files
1 Click on the left of [Recordings] in the tree view of the browser panel.
Folders containing recorded files are shown in the tree view.
2 Select a file in the track list, and then drag and drop it to the player.
To start playback, click on the operation panel.
Hint
• If you have input tag information, the file is shown in [Album] in [Artist] under [Recordings]. If you have not
input tag information, click [Recordings] to display the recorded files in the track list.
• To delete unwanted recorded files, right-click the file and select [Remove Recorded File].
Note
• Folders in [Recordings] cannot be edited in the tree view. To edit the name of a folder, etc., use the rename
facility in Finder or Windows Explorer.
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Management
Note
• If a lot of music files exist in [Collection], it may take a long time to back them up, depending on the
computer’s performance.
1 Click [Library] from the [File] menu on the upper screen, and then click [Backup
Library].
2 Click [OK].
[Do you want to back up music files as well?] is displayed.
4 Specify a path to store the backup data, and then click [Save].
The backup starts.
Once the backup is completed, [Collection was backed up.] is shown.
5 Click [OK].
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Note
• If the backup data consists a lot of music files, it may take a long time to restore them, depending on the
computer’s performance.
1 Click [Library] from the [File] menu on the upper screen, and then click [Restore
Library].
2 Click [OK].
3 Select the backup data (.zip or .edb), and then click [Open].
Replacement of the present data with the backup data starts.
Once the process is completed, [Collection was restored.] is shown.
4 Click [OK].
Hint
• You can replace the present data with the backup data in .edb files from old rekordbox versions.
• To restore data with music files, the backup music files (rekordbox_bak folder) must be placed at the same
path as the backup data.
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1 From the [File] menu on the upper screen, select [Display All Missing Files].
A list of missing music files is displayed.
2 Select the track whose file path is to be corrected, and then click [Relocate].
3 Select the folder in which the music file is stored and the file name, then click [Open].
Information on where the music file is stored (file path) is corrected.
Hint
• File paths can also be corrected by right-clicking on a track displaying [!] in [Collection], and then selecting
[Relocate].
• You can select more than one track to correct their file path. When selecting multiple tracks, after the first
track is relocated, the rest will relocate to the same path.
Note
• Be careful not to select the wrong music file at the [Choose a new full path for] screen.
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To use the PERFORMANCE mode (for DJ performance features), rekordbox dj activation of
rekordbox dj Plus Pack is required. Refer to “About the PERFORMANCE mode” of “rekordbox
Introduction” on the rekordbox site.
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Player panel
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| Global section
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1. Switch between the PERFORMANCE mode and EXPORT mode (page 43).
2. Change the layout of the deck and waveform (2 deck/4 deck, horizontal/vertical or
browse screen) (page 145).
3. Display the effect panel ([FX] panel) (page 114), sampler deck (page 116), mixer panel
(page 118), recording panel (page 119).
8. The audio dropout meter (audio dropouts that have reached 100%) is displayed.
9. When the computer is unplugged from the mains power supply, the remaining battery
life of the computer is displayed.
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| Track information panel
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2. The track name, artist name, original BPM and key are displayed.
9. The full waveform, cue point, memory cue point, hot cue point, and phrase are displayed.
Click to shift the playback position to the position you clicked.
The waveform color can be changed on the [Preferences] window. (page 66)
10. The key sync function or the current key of the track is displayed.
Double-click to reset the key if you have changed it using semitone up/down function.
To change the key display format, click [Preferences] window > [View] tab > [Key display
format].
12. Set the deck as a Master Player for the Beat Sync function.
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| JOG panel
Click to display the performance pad and the JOG panel if the [GRID EDIT] panel is
displayed.
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: Set the loop length by the specified number of beats. (Auto Beat Loop)
: Set real-time cues and loop in/out points, and cancel/resume a loop playback. (Manual
Loop) (page 132)
2. When playback is paused, a cue point is set to the current position. Click and hold to
continue playback. (page 130)
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3. You can set information associated with the platter on the [Preferences] window > [View]
tab > [Switch JOG Display].
• [Current Cue / Slip]: A red marker indicates the position of the Cue point. When [SLIP]
is on, the inner ring turns red, and a yellow marker indicates the position of the Cue
point.
• [Hot Cue Countdown]: The distance to Hot Cue within 5 laps is indicated. It changes
the platter displaying according to the distance to the Hot Cue.
5. Adjust the playback speed. The playback speed can be changed by clicking [ + ]/[ - ].
(page 126)
6. Perform without breaking the rhythm of the track. (slip mode) (page 135)
7. Set a loop in point, loop out point, Hot Cue, and Cue automatically according to the beat
position. (quantize function) (page 129)
11. The adjustable range for playing speed is displayed. (TEMPO RANGE)
12. Adjust the playback speed without changing the pitch. (Master Tempo) (page 126)
When you shift the key on a track information panel, the display here is changed to [KEY
RESET]. Click to reset the key.
| Performance pads
If the [GRID EDIT] panel is displayed, click to switch to the performance pad.
By switching the pad, you can use various functions.
In the PAD mode, click the function name displayed in the lower side of the pad. This allows
you to select various functions to be assigned to the performance pad.
[HOT CUE] (page 105) / [PAD FX] (page 106) / [SLICER] (page 107) / [BEAT JUMP] (page 108) /
[BEAT LOOP] (page 108) / [KEYBOARD] (page 109) / [KEY SHIFT] (page 109) / [SEQ. CALL]
(page 110) / [ACT. CENSR] (page 111) / [MEMORY CUE] (page 112)
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[HOT CUE] mode
After saving Hot Cues, you can call the specific playback position quickly and mark on the full
waveform or enlarged waveform.
For details on how to operate, see “Using a Hot Cue” (page 134).
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4. Point at the pad with the mouse cursor, and then click [X] to delete the Hot Cue from the
pad.
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[PAD FX] mode
For details on how to operate, see “Using PAD FX” (page 156).
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[SLICER] mode
For details on how to operate, see “Using a slicer” (page 167).
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1. While clicking, roll playback of a sliced and assigned section occurs. (Playback of the
section is repeated only while clicking the pad.)
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[BEAT JUMP] mode
For details on how to operate, see “Using the beat jump function” (page 137).
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1. The playback position jumps to the displayed length (beat or bar) and direction.
During the loop play, the loop position moves.
1. Specify a beat length for a loop play from the current playback position.
Click again to cancel the specifying.
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[KEYBOARD] mode
For details on how to operate, see “To use [KEYBOARD]” (page 138).
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[SEQ. CALL] (SEQUENCE CALL) mode
For details on how to operate, see “Loading a sequence to a deck (SEQUENCE LOAD) ”
(page 165).
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[ACT. CENSR] (ACTIVE CENSOR) mode
You can apply an effect to specified sections of a track. When the playback position reaches
a specified section, the effect is automatically applied.
• You can specify multiple sections of a track.
• During reverse playback, the effect is not applied.
For details on how to operate, see “Using ACTIVE CENSOR” (page 173).
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1. Select an effect.
2. Set the beginning point for the effect to be applied. is shown on the enlarged
waveform.
When the playback position is in the specified range, [IN ADJ] is displayed and you can
change the beginning point.
3. Set the ending point at which the effect will no longer be applied.
When the playback position is in the specified range, [OUT ADJ] is displayed and you can
change the ending point.
4. Clear the specified section. You can click when the playback position reaches to the
specified section.
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[MEMORY CUE] mode
For details on how to operate, see “To save a cue point” (page 131) or “To save the loop”
(page 133).
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5. Point at the pad with the mouse cursor, and then click [X] to delete the saved Cue or loop.
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| [GRID/PHRASE EDIT] panel
Click to switch to the [GRID/PHRASE EDIT] panel if the performance pad is displayed.
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2. Shift the playback position (a red vertical line at the center of the waveform) to the first
beat of bar. (page 129)
6. Redo the action which you undid in the [GRID EDIT] panel.
7. Display and change the Auto Gain value detected by track analysis. (Auto Gain)
When the [Preferences] window > [Controller] tab > [Mixer] tab > [Auto Gain] is set to
[Enable], this value is displayed.
9. Display the distance of beat grid at the playback position (a red vertical line at the center
of the waveform) as BPM. You can also enter BPM manually to change the distance of
beat grid.
10. Change the beat grid according to BPM determined by the click interval of [TAP].
11. Narrow the beat grid distance by 1 msec / 3 msec when is turned on.
12. Double/halve the BPM. The length of each beat grid distance is halved/doubled.
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13. Select the whole track as an adjustment range of the beat grid.
When switching to the [GRID EDIT] panel, the whole track is already selected and this
button is not available. The adjustment range is changed to the whole track when is
turned on and the range is set to the current position or later.
14. Re-set the beat grid from the current position (a red vertical line at the center of the
waveform) according to the BPM determined.
15. Widen the beat grid distance by 1 msec / 3 msec when is turned on.
16. Turn the metronome sound on/off and change its volume to one of three levels.
Metronome sound starts with the playback track, synchronized with the beat grid.
18. Edit each phrase which is displayed on the track information panel by loading the track
analyzed with [Phrase].
• After you click [CUT] to light up, click on the phrase to be divided.
• To change the phrase type, click .
• To delete all phrases, click [CLEAR].
• To adjust the position of the phrase, click the phrase and drag the divided position
(white line).
• To display the [PHRASE EDIT] panel, open the [Preferences] window > [View] tab >
[Layout], and select [Phrase (Full Waveform)] (page 176). For details about [PHRASE
EDIT] panel, refer to “PHRASE EDIT operation guide” on the rekordbox site.
| Effect panel
Click the [FX] checkbox in the global section (page 101). The following screens are about
[BEAT FX]. For details on how to operate, see “Using effect features” (page 150).
• Single mode: Apply one effect.
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• Multiple mode: Apply multiple effects at the same time.
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4. Select an effect.
5. Save multiple parameter settings that are adjusted in the single mode.
You can call the saved parameter settings when you select the effect.
The position of the [L/D] (LEVEL/DEPTH) is not saved.
8. Set BPM.
9. Adjust the volume balance between the original sound and the sound with effects.
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| Sampler deck
Click the [SAMPLER] checkbox in the global section (page 101).
For details on how to operate, see “Using the sampler deck” (page 158).
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6. Select an output channel for the sampler deck during the external mixer mode.
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Sequencer panel
When displaying the sampler deck, the sequencer panel is also displayed.
For details on how to operate, see “Using a sequencer” (page 163).
7. Mute the sampler sequence per sampler slot. ([Sequence MUTE mode])
8. Delete the sampler sequence per sampler slot. ([Sequence ERASE mode])
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| Mixer panel
Click the [MIXER] checkbox in the global section (page 101).
For details on how to operate, see “Using the mixer function” (page 140).
4
5
1. The sound of the respective channels before passing through the channel faders is
indicated. (Channel level indicator)
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6. Adjust the monitor volume of the channel for which the [CUE] button is clicked, and the
sound of the [MASTER] channel.
8. Assign the channel output to either the left or right of the crossfader. (Crossfader assign)
9. Audio is output from the crossfader according to the characteristics of the curve selected
on the [Preferences] window > [Controller] tab > [Mixer] tab > [Cross Fader Curve].
(Crossfader)
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| Recording panel
Click the [REC] checkbox in the global section (page 101).
For details on how to operate, see “Recording” (page 146).
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4. Start/stop recording.
6. The recording elapsed time and remaining time for continuous recording are displayed.
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2. When a memory cue or Hot Cue is set, a marker at each point is displayed.
3. The current playback position and beats to the memory cue are displayed. (Beat count)
Open the [Preferences] window > [View] tab > [Beat Count Display], and select [Current
Position (Bars)], [Count to the next Memory Cue (Bars)], or [Count to the next Memory
Cue (Beats)].
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Browser panel
See “Browser panel” (page 56)of “EXPORT mode”.
Split screen
Click at the bottom right of the screen. Another browser panel is displayed. More tracks
can be displayed in the list, which helps with your DJ performance.
• Click at the bottom right of the screen to switch the active window.
• Select a track in the split screen, and click a deck at the top of the screen. The track then is
loaded to the deck.
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Note
• When a DJ player is connected via LAN with PRO DJ LINK, use EXPORT mode. For more details, see “Using
the LAN connection” (page 85).
• You may be unable to properly operate the device depending on the USB connection status. This could
be due to the bandwidth of the USB port and the USB hub on your computer. Changing the USB hub or
port may solve the problem.
• For details, refer to the operating instructions for the DJ equipment.
pioneerdj.com/en/support/documents/
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Note
• A DJ mixer must be connected to the DJ players via audio cables.
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Standard connection of a computer, 4 DJ players, and a DJ mixer
Note
• You do not have to connect the DJ players to a DJ mixer via audio cables.
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Playing tracks
Use the player panel to play tracks.
Hint
• For the JOG panel, see “JOG panel” (page 103).
• For the browser panel, see “Browser panel” (page 120).
1 Drag and drop a track to a deck of the player panel from the track list of the browser
panel.
Hint
• The changed rate (%) is indicated on the platter.
• Double-click the rate (%) to reset the tempo. (tempo reset)
Hint
• When [-100%] is set, playback stops.
Note
• The sound quality may change because the sound is digitally reprocessed.
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Hint
• [?] may appear for tracks analyzed by older versions of rekordbox. This means information of the track is
insufficient or old. Right-click the track, and then select [Add New Analysis Data] to update the information.
[?] then disappears.
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| To adjust the beat grid
The enlarged waveform displays the beat grid with white lines. The beat grid can be adjusted
by the following procedure.
4 Click .
The entire beat grid is slid based on the white vertical line which is placed on the center
of the enlarged waveform. The center beat is changed to the beginning of a bar, and is
displayed as a red line.
To slide the beat grid beyond a specific point, click . Beat grid points, passing through
the white center vertical line, are locked, and only beat grid points, coming to the white
center vertical line, are slid.
Hint
• For icons displayed on the [GRID EDIT] panel, see “[GRID/PHRASE EDIT] panel” (page 113).
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1 Click to display the [GRID/PHRASE EDIT] panel (page 113) if the performance pad
is displayed on the deck where the track to be locked is loaded.
2 Click .
is changed to and the Analysis Lock is turned on.
Hint
• Right-click the track in the track list, and then set [Analysis lock] to [On]. When [Analysis lock] is set, is
shown on the status column.
• You can also set [Analysis Lock] from the [Track] menu on the upper screen.
Hint
• When the beat setting of the quantize is set to a fraction (1/16, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2), [BEAT SYNC] of tracks is
disabled.
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• When the fraction loop (1/32 to 1/2) is set, [BEAT SYNC] of tracks is disabled.
• To set the quantize for the sampler deck, click [Q] on the sampler deck. [Q] lights up in red.
• When turning on [BEAT SYNC] (page 136) and the quantize, you can keep the rhythm with the beat
position synchronized even when you play Hot Cues and loop.
• When turning on the quantize, you can set the quantize on all decks to be turned on automatically. Open
the [Preferences] window > [Controller] tab > [Others] tab > [Setting], and select [All Decks].
3 Click .
Playback starts from the cue point.
Hint
• When a new cue point is set, any previous cue point is deleted.
• When a different track is loaded, the previous cue point is canceled.
• You can save cue points as memory cues or Hot Cues.
Note
• When the quantize is turned on, the cue point may be set at a slightly different position from the point you
manually set. For details, see “Using beat grids (quantize)” (page 129).
• The headphones cue is a different function from cue point function. For details, see “Using the microphone
feature” (page 142).
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To resume playback from the cue point, click .
Hint
• When the quantize is turned on, click [IN] to set the cue point to the nearest beat grid. (page 129)
• For the JOG panel, see “JOG panel” (page 103).
Hint
• You can use the saved cue points for your DJ performance on the DJ player.
• For the [MEMORY CUE] panel, see “[MEMORY CUE] mode” (page 112).
1 Load the track with the saved cue point to the player panel.
4 Click .
Playback starts.
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Note
• When a supported DJ controller is connected, you cannot operate the loop play on rekordbox. In this case,
operate the loop play on the DJ controller.
3 During playback, click the auto beat loop (beat count) on the JOG panel at the point
to start the auto loop. [AUTO LOOP] lights up.
The loop play starts.
4 To cancel the loop play, click the auto beat loop (beat count) again.
2 During playback, click [IN] at the point to start loop playback (Loop In Point).
The cue point is also set.
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3 During playback, click [OUT] at the point to end loop playback (Loop Out Point).
[IN] and [OUT] light up, and the loop playback starts from the Loop In Point. [RELOOP]
changes to [EXIT].
Hint
• When a loop point is set, the previous loop point is deleted.
• When a different track is loaded, the previous loop point is canceled. You can save loop points.
• When the quantize is turned on, set a loop point to be matched close to the beat grid on playback.
Hint
• You can use the saved loop points for your DJ performance on the DJ player.
• For the [MEMORY CUE] panel, see “[MEMORY CUE] mode” (page 112).
1 Load the track with the saved loop point to the player panel.
4 Click .
Playback starts.
Hint
• For instructions on active loops, refer to the operating instructions for the DJ equipment.
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Hint
• For the JOG panel, see “JOG panel” (page 103).
• For the [HOT CUE] panel, see “[HOT CUE] mode” (page 105).
2 During playback, click [A] - [P] performance pads at the point to be set as a Hot Cue.
The point is saved as a Hot Cue.
Hint
• When a Hot Cue point is clicked during a loop play, the currently playing loop point is stored as a Hot Cue.
(HOT CUE LOOP)
• When the quantize is turned on, set a Hot Cue. When you click the Hot Cue point, it is set to the nearest
beat grid. (page 129)
Note
• You cannot save a Hot Cue at a performance pad which has already had one saved.
Hint
• During the Hot Cue playback, you can cancel the loop play and adjust the length of the loop.
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2 Click [X] on the performance pad with the saved Hot Cue to be deleted.
2 Operate a feature.
When operating a feature, playback continues in the background.
4 Click [SLIP] again, and then the slip mode is turned off.
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1 Click [MASTER] on the track information panel of the deck which you wish to use as
sync master.
3 Click [BEAT SYNC] on the track information panel of the deck to be synchronized.
The BPM and beat positions of the track playing is in sync with a track playing on the
sync master.
Hint
• For the track information panel, see “Track information panel” (page 102).
• If you click [MASTER] on the other deck, the sync master is switched to the deck.
• To sync with sample audio source on the sampler deck, see “Using the sampler deck” (page 158) and “SYNC
sampler deck with other decks ” (page 162).
• When changing or unloading a track on the deck of the sync master the sync master is switched to the
other deck.
Hint
• You can also load a track by dragging and dropping a title part of a track loaded on a deck to another deck.
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Hint
• For the screen, see “[BEAT JUMP] mode” (page 108).
Hint
• Before using [KEY SYNC], it needs to have already been analyzed. (page 17).
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1 Click [KEY SYNC] on the track information panel of the deck of which the key is used
for synchronizing.
The key is automatically shifted to sync tracks on other decks.
| To use [KEYBOARD]
Using the [KEYBOARD] mode on the pad mode, you can shift the key of a track, and start a
playback from the selected Hot Cue point. This allows you to improvise with any sound from
tracks, like using a musical instrument keyboard.
2 Click .
The setting status of Hot Cues is displayed in the list or on the pad.
3 Select the Hot Cue of which you want to shift the key.
If no Hot Cue is set, click the pad or list to set it.
Hint
• If you click , Hot Cues are displayed in the list, and you can select a Hot Cue of which you want to shift
the key.
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1 Click .
[Automix] window is displayed.
2 Drag & drop a playlist from the tree view into the [Automix] window.
Tracks in the playlist are added into the [Automix] window.
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1. Clear the display of tracks on the current Automix playlist from the [Automix] window.
You can also storage as a new playlist.
2. Storage the Automix playlist displayed on the [Automix] window as a new playlist.
3. Set [Repeat playback], [Random playback], or the method to load to a deck ([Automix
settings]).
3 Click .
The track of the Automix playlist is loaded onto the deck 1 or deck 2 automatically, and
Automix starts.
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Hint
• For the mixer panel, see “Mixer panel” (page 118).
• When you connect your computer to a DJ controller, the mixer panel is automatically hidden.
Hint
• When you click words of [HIGH]/[MID]/[LOW] to light up, the band is turned off. While they light up, each
controller is not activated.
Monitoring audio
Use headphones to monitor audio.
Hint
• For the mixer panel and headphones panel, see “Mixer panel” (page 118).
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3 Turn [LEVEL] on the headphones panel all the way to the left.
The audio is not output.
4 Click [CUE] on the mixer panel which corresponds with the deck for monitoring.
[CUE] lights up and monitoring is available.
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| Microphone panel
Click the [MIXER/MIC] checkbox on the global section. Depending on the DJ equipment
connected, the display may differ.
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| To turn on MIC TALKOVER
When you change the microphone sound volume above the set value, the sound from other
channels attenuates automatically.
1 Open the [Preferences] window > [Controller] tab > [Mixer] tab > [Microphone
Input], and set [Talkover Mode] to [Advanced] or [Normal].
• [Advanced]: Only the mid-range sound of channels, other than the MIC channel, is
attenuated according to the set value of the talkover level.
Volume
Frequency
• [Normal]: The sound of channels, other than the MIC channel, is attenuated according
to the set value of the talkover level.
Volume
Frequency
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| To reduce microphone Feedback (FEEDBACK REDUCER)
When microphone feedback occurs, the frequency is detected, and a filter is inserted to cut
only the detected frequency band. This reduces the howling sound of the feedback with
minimum effect on sound quality.
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Hint
• When selecting [2Deck Horizontal] or [4Deck Horizontal], the enlarged waveform is displayed in the full
width of the layout screen. This makes it easy for mixing.
• When selecting [2Deck Vertical] or [4Deck Vertical], the enlarged waveform is displayed in the full height
of the layout screen. This makes it easy for scratching.
• Select [Browse] to enlarge the browser panel to make the selection easier.
• For the global section, see “Global section” (page 101).
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Recording
You can record analog sound of your DJ performance or input through connected hardware.
Recordings are created as WAV files.
Hint
• For the screen, see “Recording panel” (page 119).
| To start recording
1 Click the [REC] checkbox on the global section.
The recording panel is displayed.
4 Click .
flashes and rekordbox is in the recording standby mode.
6 Click .
Recording stops.
When no sound continues more than 20 seconds, recording stops automatically.
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8 Click [OK].
The recorded file is saved on [Recordings] in the tree view of the browser panel.
Hint
• To avoid automatic start/stop recording, open the [Preferences] window > [Controller] tab > [Recordings]
tab > [Recording starts when:] and [Recording ends when:], and set to [Pressing the REC button.].
Recording starts when you click , and recording stops when you click .
For more information about KUVO, refer to the guide on the KUVO site.
https://kuvo.com
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2 Click .
The [Share Mix] window is displayed.
5 Click [Share].
Uploading starts.
When uploading is completed, the uploaded URL and the editing window of each social
media are displayed.
• When selecting KUVO, Mixcloud, and YouTube, the link of music files uploaded to
Mixcloud is posted to KUVO.
6 Click [Close].
Uploaded recording file is displayed with the social media icon on the [Share] column
of the track list.
: Mixcloud
: YouTube
: KUVO
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Changing to another social media account
After step 3, change the account as follows.
• Mixcloud: Click > [Change your account] > [Go to mixcloud.com] to display the
Mixcloud site. Log out of the account, and then log in with another account as described
in step 3.
• YouTube: Click > [Change your account], and then log in another account.
Hint
• You can also display the [Share Mix] window as follows.
– Select a recorded file, right-click it, and then select [Share Mix].
– Select a recorded file, and then select [Share Mix] from the [File] menu on the upper screen.
• The recorded file is uploaded by converting the file format as follows.
– Bit depth: 16 bit
– Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz
– Bit rate: 192 kbps
– File extension: .M4A (Mixcloud), .MP4 (YouTube)
Note
• For terms of use or operation methods on the site, refer to the site.
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Hint
For the screen, see “Effect panel” (page 114).
Hint
• For the sampler deck, see “Sampler deck” (page 116).
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Using BEAT FX
You can use various effects to match the tempo (BPM) of a track loaded to the deck.
Furthermore, you can control two effect units, [FX1] and [FX2], allowing you to assign a deck
for each unit.
BEAT FX has two effect modes.
• “To use Beat FX multi-mode” (page 151)
• “To use Beat FX single-mode” (page 152)
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2. Turn on effects.
3. Select an effect.
5. Select the number of beats to apply to effects in sync with the BPM.
Hint
• For some effects, including [REVERB], a parameter value is set instead of beats.
• If you select a beat-based effect and a parameter-based effect, and turn them on at the same time, both
the beat and parameter values are displayed.
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| To use Beat FX single-mode
You can select one effect per effect unit. Before using this mode, select a deck on which to
apply the effect.
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3. Select an effect.
6. Select the number of beats to apply effects in sync with the BPM.
For some effects, a parameter value is set instead of beats, or these buttons are not
enabled.
8. Click to light up in blue, and you can change the effect level.
The parameter differs for each effect.
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| To set the BPM of effects
There are two modes for setting BPM; [AUTO] and [TAP]. Click [TAP] or [AUTO] to select the
mode. The [AUTO] mode is set by default.
• [AUTO] mode: The BPM of a track loaded to a deck is the benchmark BPM for the effect. You
can apply the effect in sync with the BPM of the track for each deck.
• [TAP] mode: Click [TAP] several times in rhythm to set the BPM as the base value for the
effect.
Using RELEASE FX
RELEASE FX is a function to apply effects, to cancel BEAT FX, and to enable smooth transition
of the currently playing track and the effect sound.
You can also set to turn off SOUND COLOR FX.
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Hint
• The number of knobs displayed on the screen depends on the connected DJ products.
• If no DJ product is connected, [COLOR] knobs and parameter knobs for [CH 1] to [CH 4] are displayed.
[DEFAULT] mode
SOUND COLOR FX on the connected DJ controller is displayed.
When connecting the DDJ-RZX, the screen displays as follows.
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3. Turn on an effect.
• Effects on the connected DJ controller are displayed.
• [FILTER] is displayed when a DJ controller is not connected.
5. The effect is applied to the channel of which you turned the knob.
If the knob is in the center position, the effect is not applied.
The effect level differs according to the clockwise or counterclockwise turn of the knob.
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[USER] mode
You can select favorite effects from 9 types of effect and save them.
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4. Select an effect.
6. The effect is applied to the channel of which you turned the knob.
If the knob is in the center position, the effect is not applied.
The effect level differs according to the clockwise or counterclockwise turn of the knob.
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4. Select an effect.
5. The effect is applied to the channel of which you turned the knob.
If the knob is in the center position, the effect is not applied.
The effect level differs according to the clockwise or counterclockwise turn of the knob.
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| To turn off both RELEASE FX and SOUND COLOR FX
Open the [Preferences] window > [Controller] tab > [Effect] tab > [RELEASE FX], and select
[Apply RELEASE FX on CFX]. You can then turn off RELEASE FX and SOUND COLOR FX at the
same time.
Using PAD FX
PAD FX enables a wide range of performance effects just by clicking and releasing a
performance pad.
For the screen, see “[PAD FX] mode” (page 106).
Hint
• Preset effects can be replaced with other effects.
Note
• When using a mouse, you can control only some of the operations.
Hint
• When you press more than one performance pad (different effects), all the effects are turned on
simultaneously.
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• If an effect has different beats, only the last performance pad you pressed turns on.
1 Press and hold a performance pad of a DJ controller of which Release FX is not set,
to light it up.
The effect is applied while lit.
1 Press and hold the performance pad which is set with the required effect, to light it
up.
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Hint
• For the screen, see “Sampler deck” (page 116).
• You can extract a section of a track on the deck and load it to a sampler slot with the CAPTURE function.
For the operation of CAPTURE, see “Extracting a section from a track (CAPTURE)” (page 170).
• You can also use “Sampler Plus Pack” audio files. For details on downloading, see “Download and install
Sampler Plus Pack” of “rekordbox Introduction” on the rekordbox site.
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| To play a sampler slot while switching banks
If you click [BANK] to switch banks while playing a sampler slot, the playback does not stop.
However, when you play a sampler slot in the same slot position of the previous bank, that
sampler slot stops and the sampler slot in the currently displayed bank starts.
The following displays an example of this:
1 Click or .
Playback of a sampler slot starts.
3 Click or .
When playing the sampler slot in the current bank, the playback of the sampler slot of
the previous bank is stopped.
| To use Quantize
Click [Q] (Quantize) on the sampler deck to light it up and turn on Quantize.
For setting the Quantize beat, open the [Preferences] window > [Controller] tab > [Others]
tab > [Type] > [QUANTIZE], set [LOOP SAMPLER(LOOP)] to [Enable], and then select the value.
Note
• The Quantize function is only enabled in sampler slots which are set to [Play mode (Loop)].
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| To adjust the volume of the sampler deck
1 Turn [GAIN] in the sampler deck.
Adjust the volume of the entire sampler deck.
When mixing, the volume level can be adjusted if the volumes of the sampler deck and
other decks differ.
Hint
• Before outputting to MASTER OUT, set the sampler volume slider to the minimum, click the sample
monitor [CUE] to turn on, and then check the volume level with headphones.
1 Open the [Preferences] window > [View] tab > [Color] > [Sampler], and set [Sync with
Frequency].
The color of playback buttons changes in sync with the frequency color of a track.
Hint
• You can select the color by right-clicking or .
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2. The playback continues only when you click and hold or . When released, the
playback pauses. ([Gate mode])
3. The loop play starts without the altering pitch even when the track is played in a tempo
different from the original tempo (BPM). (Master Tempo)
4. The loop play starts in sync with the BPM of the sampler deck. (Slot SYNC)
5. If the volume varies widely from the sampler slot, you can adjust it to level the volume.
(Slot Gain)
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1 Click [EDIT] on the sampler slot you wish to sync to open the edit screen.
Hint
• To adjust the BPM of the sampler deck, use [+]/[-] in the sampler deck to change the value. Click the BPM
display and enter the value to change the BPM. When you click [MASTER] on a sampler deck, the deck is
set as the sync master.
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Using a sequencer
rekordbox has a sequencer function which allows you to record, play, and store the
sequences you play at the sampler deck. Enjoy various DJ performances with this sequencer.
You can create original rhythm loops or vocal loops in advance to overlap the playback track,
use the overdubbing function to add samplers such as improvised finger drums, or use the
mute function to remove particular sounds.
Hint
• For the screen, see “Sequencer panel” (page 117).
2 Click the BPM display in the sampler deck and enter the BPM value.
4 Click [1Bar] in the sequencer panel to select the length of sequence recording.
8 Click [SAVE].
The sequence is saved.
Hint
• During overdub recording, the sequence of the playback is recorded temporarily.
• The temporarily recorded sequence is displayed with a red circle in the sequence slot.
• Recording a sequence is only possible for sampler slots in [Play mode (Oneshot)].
• Once [Q] (Quantize) in the sampler deck is turned on, quantized sequencer panel is recorded and played
back. (page 159)
• You can also record the sequence by clicking the of the sequence in the standby mode.
• If you have not saved the temporarily recorded sequence, it is deleted when you restart recording or when
you quit/exit rekordbox.
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• The name of the saved sequence is highlighted in the sequence slot.
• Up to 8 sequences can be saved.
2 Click
The sequence is played.
Hint
• The bank automatically switches to the bank of the sampler deck of the saved sequence.
• Click again to stop the sequence.
• Click (Sequence Rec) during the playback of the sequence to enable overdubbing.
• Sampler slots which play before being called are stopped.
1 Play a sequence.
3 Click of the sampler slot you wish to set to [Sequence Mute mode].
or in the sampler slot lights up in white.
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| To use [Sequence Erase mode]
You can erase a sequence for a sampler slot during playback of a sequence or overdub
recording.
1 Play a sequence.
3 Click [X] of the sampler slot from which you wish to erase the sequence.
The sequence is erased.
| To use Metronome
1 Click to light it up in the sequencer panel.
The metronome sound starts.
Hint
• To start loop playback of the whole sequence after loading, open the [Preferences] window > [Controller]
tab > [Sampler] tab > [Sequencer] > [Sequence Load], and select [Load the sequence and automatically
play].
• The sequence track is created when the marker on the sequence beat counter reaches the right edge. If
the recorded sequence is not correctly loaded, play the sequence until the marker reaches the right edge,
and then drag and drop again.
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Hint
• For the screen, see “[SEQ. CALL] (SEQUENCE CALL) mode” (page 110).
• Click the same pad again to start playback of the sequence from the beginning.
• When the pad is clicked while pressing a SHIFT key, the sequence playback pauses.
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Using a slicer
The specified range is divided into 8 sections, which are assigned to the respective
performance pads. If you click and hold a performance pad, the sound divided for the section
and assigned to that pad plays as a loop.
During the loop play of the pad, the normal playback with the original rhythm continues in
the background. When the pad is released and loop playback ends, playback resumes from
the position reached at that point.
Hint
• For the screen, see “[SLICER] mode” (page 107).
• The slicer function can be used with tracks for which beat grid is set. For setting beat grids, see “Checking
the beat (beat grid)” (page 127).
2 Shift the playback position to a point where you wish to set a slicer, and pause.
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4 Click or to select the slicer range.
The range selected is divided equally into 8 sliced sections, which are assigned to each
pad as displayed below.
SLICER LENGTH
8 Click / .
The range of the slicer is moved.
The change depends on the value of slicer range (LENGTH).
9 Select any function other than [SLICER] on the performance pad to cancel slicer
mode and slicer loop mode.
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Slicer mode and slicer loop mode
• Slicer mode:
When the playback position reaches the end of a slicing range that has been divided into
8 sections, the range displayed on the screen changes to the next slicing range that is to
be divided in 8 sections. These sliced sections are assigned to the respective pads,
replacing the previously assigned sections.
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1 Start the loop play from which you wish to extract a section.
2 Click [ < ] on the right side of the enlarged waveform, and then click .
The color of the loop range changes.
3 Drag and drop the loop range to the slot of the sampler deck.
Note
• When the [Preferences] window > [Controller] tab > [Sampler] tab > [Capture] > [Do not overwrite the
loaded Slot] is selected, you cannot drag and drop to a slot already loaded.
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| To extract a section from slicer (SLICER CAPTURE)
You can extract the whole range of the slicer or one of the 8 sections.
For the slicer, see “Using a slicer” (page 167).
2 Click [ < ] on the right side of the enlarged waveform, and then click .
The color of the slicer changes.
3 Drag and drop the waveform part of the slicing range to the 8 slots in either the right
or left section of the sampler.
The audio divided into 8 is loaded to eight sampler slots respectively, and ready to be
used as a sampler.
The sampler is stored at [Capture] of [Sampler] in [Collection].
Note
• When the [Preferences] window > [Controller] tab > [Sampler] tab > [Capture] > [Do not overwrite the
loaded Slot] is selected, you cannot drag and drop to a slot already loaded.
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Extracting one of the 8 divided slicer sections
2 Click [ < ] on the right side of the enlarged waveform, and then click .
The color of the slicer changes.
3 Drag and drop the number part of the slicer section below the waveform to the slot
of the sampler.
Note
• When the [Preferences] window > [Controller] tab > [Sampler] tab > [SLOT] > [Do not overwrite the loaded
Slot] is selected, you cannot drag and drop to a slot already loaded.
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Hint
• For the screen, see “[ACT. CENSR] (ACTIVE CENSOR) mode” (page 111).
2 Click [IN] at the position of the IN point (beginning) of the section you wish to
specify.
3 Click [OUT] at the position of the OUT point (ending) of the section you wish to
specify.
[OUT] switches to [OUT ADJ]. [IN] switches to [IN ADJ].
Hint
• You can specify multiple sections in one track.
• appears on the track list in the browser panel.
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| To turn on the ACTIVE CENSOR to apply an effect
1 Click [ON/OFF].
The enlarged waveform marker and the specified section are displayed in yellow.
2 Select an effect from [REV ROLL], [TRANS 1/8] (or [TRANS 1/4]), [ECHO], and [V.BRAKE
1/16 - 32].
Hint
• in the track list of the browser panel turns yellow.
• When [TRANS] or [V.BRAKE] is selected, you can change the beat parameter by clicking [<]/[>].
• You can set a different beat parameter for each specified section.
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Management
See “Management” (page 96) in “EXPORT mode”.
Note
• When you use the backup function, install rekordbox in a new computer, and use the PERFORMANCE
mode, activation is required for the new computer. For details, refer to “Activation” of “rekordbox
Introduction” on the rekordbox site.
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[Preferences] window
To change the settings, click on the upper-right of the screen, or select [Preferences] from
the [File] menu on the upper screen to display [Preferences] window.
| [View]
[Language] Select a language.
[Browse] [FontSize] Set the character size and the
character style to normal/bold.
[Line Space] Set the line spacing for track
lists.
[Show the selected track to the When scrolling, the cursor
center] selecting a track remains at the
center of the track list.
[Coloring of played tracks] After playing the track, the
color of the track information
in the track list is changed. You
can set to reset the color when
quitting/exiting rekordbox. To
reset the color immediately,
click [RESET], and then click
[OK].
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[Layout] [Tree View] Display [Related Tracks], [Hot
Cue Bank List] (EXPORT mode),
[iTunes], [rekordbox xml]
(PERFORMANCE mode), and
[Explorer] in the tree view.
[Playlist Palette] Display the playlist palette.
[Display Cue Markers on Display memory and Hot Cues
Preview] in the waveform in the preview
column.
[OSC Sampler] Display the OSC sampler
(PERFORMANCE mode) toggle button in the sampler
deck.
[Phrase] (PERFORMANCE Display phrase data on the
mode) enlarged waveform and full
waveform. When select
[Phrase (Full Waveform)], the
[PHRASE EDIT] panel can be
available to use.
[Effect Panel] (PERFORMANCE Switch the display of [FX]
mode) panel.
[Enlarged Waveform] Set the order of the waveforms
(PERFORMANCE mode) for the 4 decks mode.
[PAD Mode] (PERFORMANCE Set how to display the pad.
mode) [Auto]: Switch to the PAD
Display automatically when
connecting to a DJ controller.
[Tooltips] Display tooltips.
[Waveform] [Waveform Drawing Rate] Set the drawing rate of the
waveform. A higher speed
makes a better quality
waveform. However, CPU load
increases.
[Color] Select the color of the
enlarged/full waveform.
[Full/Preview Waveform] Select full or half display of the
waveform overview and
preview.
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[Beat Count Display] Set the count display to the current position or to the next
memory cue.
[Click on the waveform for Set play/pause, current cue by clicking the enlarged waveform.
PLAY and CUE] Left click: play/pause
(EXPORT mode) Right click: current cue settings, starting playback from the cue
point
[Switch JOG Display] Switch information on the platter.
(PERFORMANCE mode) [CURRENT CUE / SLIP]: The cue point and SLIP status when SLIP
is turned on are displayed.
[HOT CUE COUNTDOWN]: The distance to Hot Cue within 5 laps
is displayed.
[Key display format] Select a key display format from [Classic] (key name) or
[Alphanumeric] (such as 1A and 2A).
When selecting [Display key information on the database], key is
displayed as recorded on the track.
[Color] [HOT CUE] Set the color of HOT CUE.
[CDJ]: Display Hot Cues in
green and Hot Loop in amber.
[COLD1]: Display in blue and
green.
[COLD2]: Display in blue
gradation.
[COLORFUL]: Display in
multicolor.
[PAD FX] Set the color of PAD FX.
(PERFORMANCE mode)
[SAMPLER] Select the sampler color to
(PERFORMANCE mode) correspond with that of the
frequency of the sampler
sound, or a fixed color (purple).
Note that the color set
manually for samplers is
shown regardless of the color
selected here.
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| [Audio]
[LINK MONITOR] Set to monitor rekordbox music files over the headphones of the
(EXPORT mode) DJ mixer connected by PRO DJ LINK.
[Metronome] Set the tone of the metronome while you are monitoring beat
grids of music files.
[Audio] Set the audio device to output sound.
[Sample Rate] Set the sampling frequency of audio data sent to an audio
device.
A higher sampling rate brings the playback quality closer to the
original sound. However, as the amount of audio data increases,
the loading on the computer or audio device also increases, and
audio skipping may occur.
[Buffer size] Set the number of samples each time to be sent to an audio
device.
A larger buffer size reduces audio skipping. However, the
transmission delay (latency) increases, and the scratching is
delayed.
[Mixer Mode] [Internal]: Use the mixer function on rekordbox.
(PERFORMANCE mode) [External]: Use an external mixer/controller. This gives a six-way
output: track decks 1 through 4, sampler deck, and preview.
[Input channels] Set the audio input channel. The input audio you set is the
(PERFORMANCE mode) source for the recording.
Click [Setting Utility] to start the utility settings for the audio
device. You can make the input settings on the computer.
[Output channels] EXPORT mode: Set the audio output channel when there are
multiple outputs from the audio device.
PERFORMANCE mode: Set the audio output channel.
When [Mixer Mode] is set to [Internal], set the output channels
of [Master Output], [Headphones Output], and [Booth Output].
When [Mixer Mode] is set to [External], set to 6 output channels:
such as track decks 1 through 4, sampler deck, and preview.
[Preview] Set the preview audio volume level.
(PERFORMANCE mode)
[Control Device Information] Display information about the connected HID/MIDI controller.
(PERFORMANCE mode)
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| [Analysis]
[Track Analysis] [Track Analysis Mode] Set the mode for analyzing the
track’s waveform information.
[Normal]: Suitable for
analyzing tracks which have a
relatively consistent tempo.
[Dynamic]: Suitable for
analyzing tracks which contain
significant tempo changes.
[BPM Range]: Set BPM range
obtained by normal analysis.
[Track Analysis Setting] Set items to be analyzed when
analyzing tracks.
[Auto Analysis] Set to enable/disable the auto
analysis of imported tracks.
[Set Memory Cue at the first The first beat of the track is
beat of track when analyzing] automatically set to the
memory cue when analyzing
the track.
[Key Analysis] [Write the value to the ID3 tag] Store the detected key in the
ID3 tag.
[Analysis Process] Set concurrent process mode.
If [Performance] is selected, analysis progresses at high speed.
However, CPU load increases.
[General]
Select the color and display style of waveform on the DJ player.
[Category]*
Set the category items to be used with the DJ player and the order of items to be displayed.
[Sort]*
Set the sorting items to be used with the DJ player and the order of items to be displayed.
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[Column]*
Select a category to be displayed on the right of titles when browsing music files on the DJ
player’s display.
[My Settings]
Select the settings to be used on the DJ player. These settings can be made for the DJ player
using a USB device, mobile device, or PRO DJ LINK. When you change the settings on the DJ
player, the changed settings are updated to rekordbox.
[HOT CUE]
When adding a music file to [Collection], the [Allow to auto load HotCue on CDJ] checkbox
on the [Info] screen has a check mark automatically. When music files with this setting are
loaded into the DJ player, the Hot Cue points saved on the DJ player are replaced with points
saved in the loaded music files.
[Device]
[Library] Create a library (such as [Collection], [Playlists], etc.) for only MEP-
4000 or XDJ-R1. When the USB device is disconnected from the
computer, the library is created on the device.
When the [Create 320×320 pixels size image] checkbox has a
check mark, 320 x 320 pixel artwork can be created on the
exporting device (only for XDJ-R1).
[Delete Tracks] When a playlist is deleted from the USB device or SD card, tracks
in the playlist are deleted.
Tracks can be deleted only if they are not contained on another
playlist.
[History] When the device is connected to a DJ player, the history of tracks
played on the DJ player is added to [Histories].
* These settings are commonly applied with more than one DJ player which is displayed on the link status
panel. Also, they are applied with the default settings for [Device]. The settings can be changed for each
USB device.
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| [Controller] (PERFORMANCE mode)
[Deck]
[Eject/Load Lock] Select [Lock] to prevent music files from being loaded to the
deck while a track is playing.
[Needle Lock] Select [Lock] to disable needle search while a track is playing.
[Memory Cue Call Look] Select [Lock] to prevent Memory Cue from being used while a
track is playing.
[Load] [Load Setting]: Playback starts at Memory/Hot Cue nearest to the
beginning to the track.
[Load Method]: Press the [LOAD] button or push [Rotary
Selector] on the DJ controller to load music files (only when DDJ-
RZ is connected).
[Auto Cue] When all decks are set to [Enable], a cue point is set at the
beginning of the track (the position of the first audio input)
according to the selected [Auto Cue Level]. The [Auto Cue Level]
setting is common to all decks.
When [Load Setting] is set, a cue point is set to a memory cue or
hot cue nearest to the beginning of a track preferentially.
[Vinyl Speed Adjust] [Touch/Brake]: Adjust the speed of the pause when operating
the top of Jog Dial or pressing the button.
[Release/Start]: Adjust the speed of starting playback when
releasing fingers from the top of Jog Dial or pushing
button.
[JOG] [JOG Rotation Speed]: Select the rotation speed of playback on
the platter.
[After turning on the cue button and spinning the jog, the track
returns to the cue point and pause.]
[Continuous Playing] [Automatically load tracks in a list and have them play
continuously one after another.]
[BEAT/BPM SYNC] [Sync Type]: Select [BEAT SYNC] or [BPM SYNC].
[Allow Beat Sync with double/half BPM.]: When the gap of BPM
between the master deck and other decks is doubled/halved,
the synced BPM is half/double of the original track. In this case,
turn on this setting to sync in the BPM which is close to the
original track.
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[HOT CUE] [During Pause, GATE playback is applied.]: Playback starts from
the Hot Cue position while pressing and holding Hot Cue on the
DJ controller. When Hot Cue is released, the playback position
returns to the Hot Cue position, and then playback pauses.
However, playback cannot start when CUE is turned on and
[AUTO BEAT LOOP] is set.
[AUTO BEAT LOOP] Set Loop length when Auto Beat Loop button or controller is
pressed on the connected DJ equipment (DDJ/XDJ series, etc.).
[Mixer]
[Auto Gain] Select [Enable] to automatically adjust the audio volume of the
track loaded to a deck. You can also adjust it manually using the
[Auto Gain] knob on the [GRID/PHRASE EDIT].
[EQ] Select [EQ] or [ISOLATOR].
When [EQ] is selected, you can set [EQ Type].
[Channel Fader Curve] Set the Channel fader curve.
[Cross Fader Curve] Set the Cross fader curve.
[Output Level] Adjust the output level of decks.
Select from the following values (for all decks).
When [Mixer Mode] is set to [Internal]:
-21 dB/-18 dB/-15 dB/-12 dB/-9 dB/-6 dB/-3 dB/NONE
When [Mixer Mode] is set to [External]:
-12 dB/-9 dB/-6 dB/-3 dB/NONE/+3 dB/+6 dB/+9 dB
If the level is too high, clipping is likely to occur when applying
FX or mixing.
Clipping will enable the limiter to prevent distortion, but at the
same time it will spoil the attack of a sound.
[Effect]
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[Recordings]
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[Others]
Make settings for the quantize.
[Mode] If [Type] > [QUANTIZE] > [HOT CUE] and [LOOP SAMPLE(LOOP)]
are set to [Enable], you can set how to adjust the beat when
calling Hot Cue, Loop, or Sampler Loop during playback.
When this is checked, these functions are called immediately.
(The playback position after being called is adjusted so that the
beat is not shifted.)
When this is unchecked, these functions are called after playing
to the next beat.
* This function is enabled only when [Q] on the deck is turned on.
Type [SNAP] Adjust the position where Hot Cue is set or Auto Beat Loop is
started, to the beat which is close to the current position.
* This function is enabled only when [Q] on the deck is turned on.
[QUANTIZE] • [HOT CUE], [LOOP/SAMPLER(LOOP)], [REVERSE]:
Adjust the beat not to be shifted even when using these
functions during playback.
Select how to adjust [HOT CUE] and [LOOP/SAMPLER[LOOP)] on
[Mode].
• [SEQUENCER]:
Adjust the timing to operate for recording the sequence.
* This function is enabled only when [Q] on the deck is turned on.
[Setting] Select whether to turn on/off all decks at once or not, when
clicking [Q] on each deck to turn on/off the quantize.
| [Keyboard]
Assign keyboard shortcuts to each button. Refer to “Default keyboard shortcut references” on
the rekordbox website.
rekordbox.com/en/support/manual.php
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| [Advanced]
[Database]
[iTunes] [iTunes Library File] Specify the xml file of the iTunes library to
browse in [iTunes].
[Convert iTunes “Grouping” to When importing music file information
rekordbox “Label”] from the iTunes library to [Collection],
iTunes group information will be saved as
rekordbox label information.
[rekordbox xml] [Export BeatGrid information] When the rekordbox library information is
exported to an xml file, the beat position
information will be exported to the same
xml file.
[Imported Library] Specify the playlist library (the location of
the xml file) to browse on [rekordbox xml].
[Auto Export] Music files imported from an external device are automatically exported.
(EXPORT mode)
[Database Select the master database for use. The master database can be transferred
management] to an external device. When the master database is transferred, analyzed
files are also transferred. By transferring a master database to an external
drive storing music files, you can manage them on different computers.
[Browse]
[My Tag] When adding My Tag information to the track, it is also added to
the comment column in the track list.
[Color]* You can edit comments when you classify music files with eight
color codes on the DJ player. For more instruction on using the
library browse function of a DJ player, refer to the Operating
Instructions of the DJ player.
[KUVO] When importing music files, they are set as public on KUVO.
[Display speed] The speed to display the iTunes library will be improved if you
select a track list in the tree view.
Do not check the mark if your computer memory is insufficient.
[Drop-down menu] A drop-down menu is displayed when clicking and holding the
track for one second.
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[Tag List] Delete the track from the tag list when loading it to a deck from
the tag list. Also, you can delete all tracks from the tag list when
quitting/exiting rekordbox.
[Library Protection] Avoid accidentally editing or deleting the track information and
the list displayed in the track list or tree view.
* These settings are commonly applied with more than one DJ player which is displayed on the link status
panel. Also, they are applied with the default settings for [Device]. The settings can be changed for each
device.
[Computer Name] Set the name of the computer to be displayed on the DJ player.
[Quantize Beat Value] Set the value for the quantize on the player.
[BEAT/BPM SYNC] [Sync Type]: Select [BEAT SYNC] or [BPM SYNC].
[Allow Beat Sync with double/half BPM.]: When the gap of BPM
between the master deck and other deck is doubled/halved, the
synced BPM is half/double of the original track. In this case, turn
on this setting to sync in the BPM which is close to the original
track.
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[HOT CUE] [During Pause, GATE playback is applied.]: Playback starts from
the Hot Cue position while clicking and holding Hot Cue. When
Hot Cue is released, the playback position returns to the Hot Cue
position, and then playback pauses. However, playback cannot
start when CUE is turned on and [Auto Beat Loop] is set.
[Export Loop As Wav] Select the sampling frequency when exporting a loop.
| [License]
Purchase the license to activate the added application.
• Up to 2 computers can be activated with one license key.
• After the activation, you can deactivate (deauthorize) with the license key if necessary.
For more information, refer to “To use the PERFORMANCE mode” of “rekordbox Introduction”
on the rekordbox site.
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Menu list
| [rekordbox] menu (for Mac)
[About rekordbox] Display your installed version of rekodbox.
[Preferences] Display the [Preferences] window.
[Services] Select [Services Preferences...] to display [Services Preferences].
(in Mac OS Standard)
[Hide rekordbox] Hide the rekordbox. (in Mac OS Standard)
[Hide Others] Hide all windows except for rekordbox. (in Mac OS Standard)
[Show All] Display all windows. (in Mac OS Standard)
[Quit rekordbox] Quit rekordbox.
| [File] menu
[Import]
[Library]
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[Restore Library] Restore rekordbox library (database such as [Collection],
[Playlists], etc.), analysis information, and music files.
You can restore the backup library to another computer.
| [View] menu
[Full screen] Display the rekordbox as full screen.
[1 Player] (EXPORT mode) Display a single player in the player panel.
[2 Players] (EXPORT mode) Display two players in the player panel.
[Simple Player] (EXPORT mode) Display a simplified version of the player panel.
Only playback, pause, and the volume
adjustment can be operated.
[2 Deck Horizontal] (PERFORMANCE mode) Display 2 decks with horizontal enlarged
waveforms.
[2 Deck Vertical] (PERFORMANCE mode) Display 2 decks with vertical enlarged
waveforms.
[4 Deck Horizontal] (PERFORMANCE mode) Display 4 decks with horizontal enlarged
waveforms.
[4 Deck Vertical] (PERFORMANCE mode) Display 4 decks with vertical enlarged
waveforms.
[Full Browser] (EXPORT mode) Turn the display of the player panel off.
[Browse] (PERFORMANCE mode) Display the minimized deck and enlarged
browser window.
[Show / Hide Pad and Platter] (PERFORMANCE Show or hide pads and platters for each deck.
mode) (horizontal waveform only)
[Show Split Screen] (PERFORMANCE mode) Display also the other window of the browser.
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[My Tag Configuration Window] Display the My Tag configuration window at
the right side of the track list.
[RELATED TRACKS Window] Display a window of RELATED TRACKS at the
right side of the track list.
[Information Window] At the right side of the track list, display
information of the track selected in the track list.
[Sub Browser Window] At the right side of the track list, display another
window with the tree view and track list.
[Automix] (PERFORMANCE mode) Show or hide [Automix] window.
| [Track] menu
[Import To Collection] Add the selected track to [Collection].
[Analyze Track] Analyze the selected track to show the full waveform, enlarged
waveform, BPM, beat positions, and bar positions.
[Analysis Lock] Set to disable re-analysis and grid edit.
[Add To Playlist] Add the selected track to [Playlists].
[Reload Tag] Read the ID3 tag information from the selected track again, and
then reload it to the track information of the rekordbox library
(databases such as [Collection], [Playlists], etc.).
[Export Track] Export the selected track to the device.
[Remove from Collection] Remove the selected track from the [Collection].
The music file in your computer is not deleted.
[Show information]/[Hide Display/hide the [Information] window.
information]
[Show in Finder]/[Show in Display the folder, in which the selected track is stored, in the
Explorer] Finder or Explorer.
[Relocate] Relocate the music file to a different file path.
| [Playlist] menu
[Export Playlist] Export the selected playlist to the device.
[Import Playlist] Import the selected playlist in [iTunes], [rekordbox xml], or
[Devices].
[Create New Playlist] Add a new playlist under the selected playlist or folder.
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[Create New Intelligent Add a new intelligent playlist under the selected playlist or
Playlist] folder.
[Create New Folder] Add a new folder under the selected playlist or folder.
[Delete Playlist] Delete a selected playlist, intelligent playlist.
[Sort Items] Sort playlists in the selected folder in ascending order.
[Playlist], [H. Cue Bank], and [Playlist]/[H. Cue Bank]/[Hot Cue
Bank List] in [Devices] can be sorted.
[Renumber Track Order] Renumber tracks as sorted in the playlist.
[Export a playlist to a file] Save information of the selected playlist in text or M3U8 format.
| [KUVO] menu
[About KUVO] Display the website link for KUVO.com and how to use KUVO.
[Edit profile] Display the KUVO profile page.
[Privacy Settings] Display your account to be public on KUVO.
Make track information public or private for all tracks in
[Collection].
| [Help] menu
[User’s Manual] Display the webpage for downloading this manual.
[Online support] Connect to the online support site.
[rekordbox Update Manager] Connect to the update site.
[Activate] Display the window to purchase the license key and set the
activation.
[About rekordbox] (for Display your installed version of rekordbox.
Windows)
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System requirements
Before installing rekordbox, make sure to read “Software end user license agreement”
(page 202).
| Supported OS
rekordbox is supported by the following OS:
• Mac: macOS Mojave 10.14 (latest version), macOS High Sierra 10.13 (latest version), macOS
Sierra 10.12 (latest version)
• Windows: Windows® 10, 8.1, 7 (latest service pack)
The latest information (supported OS, required operating environment, etc.) is available on
rekordbox.com.
Note
• Full functionality is not guaranteed with all computers even when the above operating environment
conditions are fulfilled.
• Even with the required memory capacity indicated for the operating environment above, rekordbox may
not provide full functionality and performance due to lack of memory in the cases described below. Take
the necessary measures to ensure sufficient free memory. Adding extra memory, in order to achieve stable
performance, is recommended.
– When there are many tracks being managed in the rekordbox library.
– When resident programs and services are running.
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• Depending on your computer’s power saving settings, it may not be possible for your computer to achieve
its optimum CPU and/or hard-disk processing capacity. Especially with a laptop computer, use an external
AC power source to ensure best performance when using rekordbox.
• rekordbox may not operate properly if combined with other programs installed on your computer.
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When sharing of the computer’s internet connection is enabled, problems may arise in
communications with other computers or DJ units connected on the LAN. Disable sharing
before connecting the computer to the LAN.
• Mac: Open [System Preferences], and uncheck [Internet Sharing] under [Sharing].
• Windows: Open [Local Area Connection Properties], and then at [Sharing], uncheck [Allow
other network users to connect through this computer’s Internet connection] under
[Internet Connection Sharing].
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Music file Compatible Encoding method Bit depth Bit rate Sampling File
formats frequency extension
MP3 MPEG-1 CBR 16 bit 32 kbps to 32 kHz .mp3
AUDIO VBR 320 kbps 44.1 kHz
LAYER-3 48 kHz
MPEG-2 CBR 16 bit 16 kbps to 16 kHz .mp3
AUDIO VBR 160 kbps 22.05 kHz
LAYER-3 24 kHz
AAC MPEG-4 CBR 16 bit 8 kbps to 16 kHz .m4a
AAC LC VBR 320 kbps 22.05 kHz .mp4
24 kHz
32 kHz
44.1 kHz
48 kHz
WAVE Uncompressed 16 bit — 44.1 kHz .wav
PCM 24 bit 48 kHz
88.2 kHz
96 kHz
192 kHz
AIFF Uncompressed 16 bit — 44.1 kHz .aif
PCM 24 bit 48 kHz .aiff
88.2 kHz
96 kHz
192 kHz
Apple Lossless Compressed 16 bit — 44.1 kHz .m4a
PCM 24 bit 48 kHz
88.2 kHz
96 kHz
192 kHz
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Music file Compatible Encoding method Bit depth Bit rate Sampling File
formats frequency extension
FLAC Compressed 16 bit — 44.1 kHz .flac
PCM 24 bit 48 kHz .fla
88.2 kHz
96 kHz
192 kHz
• It may not be possible to read or play music files which include both audio and video or
copyright-protected music files.
• For music files (file formats) that can be loaded and played on DJ equipment produced by
Pioneer DJ, refer to the Operating Instructions of the DJ equipment.
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• To check the compatibility of SD memory cards and USB devices (flash memory or hard
disk) with your DJ equipment produced by Pioneer DJ, refer to the Operating Instructions
of the DJ equipment.
• HFS+ is available for Mac.
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Disclaimer
Please note that Pioneer DJ cannot accept responsibility for the legality, morality or reliability
of operation with regard to the use of rekordbox by customers. Problems in operation of
rekordbox may arise due to the operating environment of the customer’s computer and of
rekordbox, or conflict with other software.
Please note that Pioneer DJ cannot accept responsibility for loss of your registered
information. Please make a separate note of information you have registered and store it in a
safe place.
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Copyright warning
The use of rekordbox is restricted with regard to the playing and copying of copy-protected
music.
• The program may not operate properly if copy-protect encryption data is embedded in
recorded media.
• Playback, analysis, and other operations may stop if copy-protect encryption data is
detected as embedded in recorded media.
The material you record is for your own listening enjoyment, and cannot be used for other
purposes without permission from the copyright owner.
• Music recorded from CDs and other media may be protected by the copyright laws of
individual countries as well as by international convention. You are solely responsible for
the lawful use of the recordings you make.
• When handling music that has been downloaded over the internet, the person who has
downloaded the music is fully responsible for using the music in compliance with his/her
contract with the site from which the music was downloaded.
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1. DEFINITIONS
1.1 “Documentation” means written documentation, specifications and help content made
generally available by Pioneer DJ to aid in installing and using the Program.
1.2 “Program” means all or any part of Pioneer DJ’s software licensed to You by Pioneer DJ
under this Agreement.
2. PROGRAM LICENSE
2.1 Limited License
Subject to this Agreement’s restrictions, Pioneer DJ grants to You a limited, non-exclusive,
non-transferable, license (without the right to sublicense):
(a) To install a single copy of the Program in Your computer or mobile device, to use the
Program only for Your personal purpose complying with this Agreement and the
Documentation (“Authorized Use”);
(b) To use the Documentation in support of Your Authorized Use; and
(c) To make one copy of the Program solely for backup purposes, provided that all titles and
trademark, copyright and restricted rights notices are reproduced on the copy.
2.2 Restrictions
You will not copy or use the Program or Documentation except as expressly permitted by this
Agreement. You will not transfer, sublicense, rent, lease or lend the Program, or use it for third-
party training, commercial time-sharing or service bureau use. You will not Yourself or
through any third party modify, reverse engineer, disassemble or decompile the Program,
except to the extent expressly permitted by applicable law, and then only after You have
notified Pioneer DJ in writing of Your intended activities.
2.3 Ownership
Pioneer DJ or its licensor retains all right, title and interest in and to all patent, copyright,
trademark, trade secret and other intellectual property rights in the Program and
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Documentation, and any derivative works thereof. You do not acquire any other rights,
express or implied, beyond the limited license set forth in this Agreement.
2.4 No Support
Pioneer DJ has no obligation to provide support, maintenance, upgrades, modifications or
new releases for the Program or Documentation under this Agreement.
3. WARRANTY DISCLAIMER
THE PROGRAM AND DOCUMENTATION ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT ANY
REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, AND YOU AGREE TO USE THEM AT YOUR SOLE RISK. TO
THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE BY LAW, PIONEER DJ EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL
WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND WITH RESPECT TO THE PROGRAM AND DOCUMENTATION,
WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR ARISING OUT OF COURSE OF PERFORMANCE,
COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SATISFACTORY QUALITY,
ACCURACY, TITLE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.
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provided for in this license. Manufacturer is Pioneer DJ Corporation, 6F, Yokohama-i-Mark
Place, 4-4-5 Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa, 220-0012, Japan.
7. TERMINATION
Pioneer DJ may terminate this Agreement at any time upon Your breach of any provision. If
this Agreement is terminated, You will stop using the Program, permanently delete it from
your computer or mobile device where it resides, and destroy all copies of the Program and
Documentation in Your possession, confirming to Pioneer DJ in writing that You have done
so. Sections 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 will continue in effect after this Agreement’s
termination.
8. GENERAL TERMS
8.1 Limitation of Liability
In no event will Pioneer DJ or its subsidiaries be liable in connection with this Agreement or
its subject matter, under any theory of liability, for any indirect, incidental, special,
consequential or punitive damages, or damages for lost profits, revenue, business, savings,
data, use, or cost of substitute procurement, even if advised of the possibility of such
damages or if such damages are foreseeable. In no event will Pioneer DJ’s liability for all
damages exceed the amounts actually paid by You to Pioneer DJ or its subsidiaries for the
Program. The parties acknowledge that the liability limits and risk allocation in this
Agreement are reflected in the Program price and are essential elements of the bargain
between the parties, without which Pioneer DJ would not have provided the Program or
entered into this Agreement.
8.2 The limitations or exclusions of warranties and liability contained in this Agreement do
not affect or prejudice Your statutory rights as consumer and shall apply to You only to the
extent such limitations or exclusions are permitted under the laws of the jurisdiction where
You are located.
8.3 Severability and Waiver
If any provision of this Agreement is held to be illegal, invalid or otherwise unenforceable,
that provision will be enforced to the extent possible or, if incapable of enforcement, deemed
to be severed and deleted from this Agreement, and the remainder will continue in full force
and effect. The waiver by either party of any default or breach of this Agreement will not
waive any other or subsequent default or breach.
8.4 No Assignment
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You may not assign, sell, transfer, delegate or otherwise dispose of this
Agreement or any rights or obligations under it, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, by
operation of law or otherwise, without Pioneer DJ’s prior written consent. Any purported
assignment, transfer or delegation by You will be null and void. Subject to the foregoing, this
Agreement will be binding upon and will inure to the benefit of the parties and their
respective successors and assigns.
8.5 Entire Agreement
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all
prior or contemporaneous agreements or representations, whether written or oral,
concerning its subject matter. This Agreement may not be modified or amended without
Pioneer DJ’s prior and express written consent, and no other act, document, usage or custom
will be deemed to amend or modify this Agreement.
8.6 You agree that this Agreement shall be governed and construed by and under the laws
of Japan.
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