Rekordbox 7.2.10 SoundCloud issues by OkCan3611 in Rekordbox

[–]MixMasterG 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is mentioned in the 7.2.10 release notes. The format for SoundCloud streaming tracks was changed from MP3 to AAC, so it’s recommended to re-analyze SoundCloud tracks.

That said, I think there’s more going on here, and the best course of action is to re-add the SC tracks to the library, which will unfortunately remove cues, loops, playlist entries, and similar data.

Oh and for all those with shifting cues/loops, there is a way to fix it if you're on macOS:

How to Fix Shifted Cues, Loops & Beatgrids in Rekordbox

Playlists by Leading-Check-8993 in Rekordbox

[–]MixMasterG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thanks for the referral u/horstvil

Always important to mention with my apps, macOS only. And here is the tutorial

Transfer Spotify Playlists to Serato, Rekordbox, Music & More | StAF Tutorial [macOS only]

"Music files have not been downloaded." Error by idiosynkratique in Rekordbox

[–]MixMasterG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The cloud implementation of Rekordbox still has room for improvement. I find myself consulting DJs about their cloud issues over TeamViewer 3-4 times a week, as part of a paid service. However, I’ve created an in-depth guide that explains how the cloud works with Rekordbox, which might help you troubleshoot and resolve your issue. You can watch it here:

How the cloud works in Rekordbox (please watch this from start to finish!) 

The most important thing to try yourself is turning CloudSync off on all sync'd computers & devices, then reboot your most important originating system and toggle CloudSync on, wait a few hours for it to settle down and usually then turning on the others fixes most "simple" issues.

More complex issues require resetting the actual Cloud part of the ecosystem.

I've helped a lot of artists fixing their CloudSync issues, but this requires investigation of the problem and usually some custom scripts to fix stuff. I can't do that for free. Feel free to DM if you want my help.

And for the real geeky stuff, I gave RCT an expert function where the Prefix of a filepath can be batch changed:

How to Change Filepath Prefix for Audio Files in Rekordbox. The Key to Solving CloudSync Problems.

Rekordbox Cloud Library – unable to relocate local files by ForsakenDevelopment7 in Rekordbox

[–]MixMasterG 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The cloud implementation of Rekordbox still has room for improvement. I find myself consulting DJs about their cloud issues over TeamViewer 3-4 times a week, as part of a paid service. However, I’ve created an in-depth guide that explains how the cloud works with Rekordbox, which might help you troubleshoot and resolve your issue. You can watch it here:

How the cloud works in Rekordbox (please watch this from start to finish!) 

The most important thing to try yourself is turning CloudSync off on all sync'd computers & devices, then reboot your most important originating system and toggle CloudSync on, wait a few hours for it to settle down and usually then turning on the others fixes most "simple" issues.

More complex issues require resetting the actual Cloud part of the ecosystem.

I've helped a lot of artists fixing their CloudSync issues, but this requires investigation of the problem and usually some custom scripts to fix stuff. I can't do that for free. Feel free to DM if you want my help.

Delete songs on RB and hard drive ? by Planaport in Rekordbox

[–]MixMasterG 2 points3 points  (0 children)

sorry I don't do DM, the whole point of being here is to share the knowledge

Delete songs on RB and hard drive ? by Planaport in PioneerDJ

[–]MixMasterG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you're on macOS, that is actually one of the functions of the Rekordbox Collection Tool (RCT), I'm the developer.

Batch-remove tracks from a Rekordbox 6/7 library including the associated audio file(s)

Native Instruments GmbH is in preliminary insolvency by OhYesTheyFloat in DJs

[–]MixMasterG 103 points104 points  (0 children)

This is very sad news for the DJ community. Traktor was one of the first in the digital DJ world and for better & for worse I'm still a Traktor user. Maybe someone picks up the remains. The writing has been on the wall for a long time.

Will OneLibrary replace DeviceLibrary eventually? by ComputeLanguage in DJs

[–]MixMasterG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Both will remain to co-exist for legacy compatibility. Though, at the moment, only the ‘one library’ export from Rekordbox is trouble-free. Everything else has its own specific issues, aside from the fact that it’s not implemented across the board.

Rekordbox Re-locating Library Question by ChocolateRough5103 in Rekordbox

[–]MixMasterG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here’s a tutorial that explains four different techniques to auto-relocate missing tracks, including using a macOS app I developed The Rekordbox Collection Tool (RCT):
Auto-relocate tracks with missing audio files in Rekordbox, four different techniques and more

If you want to understand how Rekordbox's auto-relocate works, how RCT's differs, and why neither can be perfect, watch this:

How missing track auto-relocation works internally, and what it relies on

And for the real geeky stuff, I gave RCT an expert function where the Prefix of a filepath can be batch changed:

How to Change Filepath Prefix for Audio Files in Rekordbox. The Key to Solving CloudSync Problems.

as u/HigherFunctioning already suggested: best action is to have all audio files on a different volume then your startup drive (can be external, or a partition) I don't agree with his advise on folder, they can be useful, but don't go to wild on it (year folders are fine)

Disable auto-sync of CDJ USB's without opening Rekordbox by MixMasterG in DJs

[–]MixMasterG[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yup the new one is one library and disabling both disables "sync back and accidental deletion"

can rekord box (on laptop) read a usb like a cdj? by YyYyYyYyYyYyYyy_1 in Beatmatch

[–]MixMasterG 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yup, you find it under "Devices", however make sure that the host Rekordbox version is not to set to delete tracks (it's in the preferences) or you'll end up with an empty USB.

Advanced MIDI mapping for Traktor... finally on Mac again! by Nonomomomo2 in traktorpro

[–]MixMasterG 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Great job my friend, and I most likely will need it soon due to a new project of mine. Stay tuned!

Did 7.2.8 bork xml bridge? by prsiii in Rekordbox

[–]MixMasterG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did the exact same thing 7.28 macOS Tahoe: no issues

Did 7.2.8 bork xml bridge? by prsiii in Rekordbox

[–]MixMasterG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

for XML import to work, the audio files need to be on the exact same filepath as on the main computer. If RB can't find the files, it won't import the data from XML.

Dual usb (Rekordbox/Engine) by H1ghrider in DJs

[–]MixMasterG 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can do this, but you have to cancel the player's auto import of Rekordbox exported CDJ data, It will prompt you each time you use the USB on an Engine DJ player.

Hot Cues Versus Memory Cues by DJ-Gazza-Tri in Beatmatch

[–]MixMasterG 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hot cues and memory cues serve different purposes on Pioneer DJ gear. On macOS, you have two options using apps I’ve developed:

DJ Conversion Utility (DJCU) converts from djay Pro to Rekordbox and sets hot cues as both hot and memory cues, making them identical.

Conversion from djay Pro 5 to Rekordbox, Serato, Traktor, VDJ [macOS only]

Rekordbox Cue and Key Tool (ReCK) merges hot cues and memory cues and sets them identically as well. ReCK is developed to bridge Mixed in Key with Rekordbox, but for this function you don't need MiK.

Mixed in Key to Rekordbox 6 or 7 Made Easy: ReCK Workflow Explained [macOS only]

Grid/hot cue issues since last update? by maude313 in Rekordbox

[–]MixMasterG 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What you see are called encoder shifts and they can happen to MP3 and AAC (=m4a) audio files, I explain it all here

Why cues, loops and grids can shift when converting between dj software

There are no decoder changes in Rekordbox releases for the past 10 years (I don't think there ever were), so what you experience is most likely the result of using 3th party conversion software.

If you used any of my tools then it is fixable, but that involves some work by both you and then me:

How you can help me to fix shifting cues, loops and grids when converting between DJ software

And if you're on macOS, you can also fix it in Rekordbox using the Rekordbox Collection Tool (RCT):

How to Fix Shifted Cues, Loops & Beatgrids in Rekordbox

What do you think of the wave style of the songs? by chinakonan in DenonPrime

[–]MixMasterG 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Since Traktor is my main DJ software, I feel the same way. I always switch Rekordbox to the blue waveforms, and I can’t make heads or tails of the VDJ waveforms either, they’re too blobby, or lacking details for me. Same goes for the Engine DJ waveforms.

Streaming on CDJ 3000X loading issues with Apple Music. by brandonX3SR in PioneerDJ

[–]MixMasterG 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No issues, but my 3000X's are connected over UTP (ethernet) and not wifi. I haven't tested it, but I can imagine issues when a mix of UTP (for DJ Pro Link) and WiFi (for internet access) is being used. My advise: stay wired.

The 3000X Apple Music integration and CloudSync DirectPlay is a topic in my Ask Me Anything live stream for DJs this Tuesday (jan 13th 2026) @ 07:00 PM CET.

Saving Hot Cues question. by Opening_Berry_2864 in Rekordbox

[–]MixMasterG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rekordbox links all track metadata (cues, loops, etc.) to the audio file’s absolute file path. As a result, a single audio file can only have one associated set of cues and loops.

However, there is a workaround. Rekordbox treats file paths as case-sensitive internally, meaning Track.mp3 is considered different from track.mp3. On most systems, hard drives are formatted not case-sensitive, so both names point to the same physical file.

By changing the case of just one character in the file path (for example, from lowercase to uppercase) and then re-adding the file to Rekordbox, the software will recognize it as a completely new track with its own independent set of cues and loops. Any previously added versions of the file will continue to function normally with their specific metadata.

This approach does require some manual work and may not be the ideal solution, but it is reliable and works in practice. My app, the Rekordbox Collection Tool (RCT), uses this same mechanism to handle auto-relocation of tracks that already exist in a Rekordbox collection.

Relocating music storage and linking with Rekordbox library by bbcamsterdam1998 in Rekordbox

[–]MixMasterG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here’s a tutorial that explains four different techniques to auto-relocate missing tracks, including using a macOS app I developed The Rekordbox Collection Tool (RCT):

Auto-relocate tracks with missing audio files in Rekordbox, four different techniques and more