How to Download and Install rekordbox
rekordbox is a software that allows you to manage your music library and perform DJ mixes with compatible hardware. You can download rekordbox for free from the official website or from the Pioneer DJ Support page. Here are the steps to download and install rekordbox on your Windows or Mac computer.
Rekordbox Installer
Go to https://rekordbox.com/en/download/ and click on the "Download" button for rekordbox (Mac/Win).
Read and accept the Software End User License Agreement. Note: In rekordbox (ver. 6.0 or later), you don't need to use "rekordbox dj license key card" that came with your DJ equipment. For details, see here.
Save the installer file on your computer and run it. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.
Launch rekordbox and log in with your Pioneer DJ account or create a new one.
Enjoy using rekordbox and explore its features and functions.
For more information, please refer to the manuals and the support page.
How to Update rekordbox
rekordbox is constantly updated with new features and improvements to enhance your DJ experience. You can check for updates and install them from within the software or from the website. Here are the steps to update rekordbox on your computer.
Launch rekordbox and go to the Preferences menu.
Select the [General] tab and click on the [Check for updates] button.
If there is a new version available, you will see a pop-up window with the update information. Click on the [Download] button to start downloading the update file.
Once the download is complete, close rekordbox and run the update file. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.
Restart rekordbox and enjoy the new version.
You can also download the latest version of rekordbox from the website or from the Pioneer DJ Support page. Just follow the same steps as above to install it.
How to Use rekordbox with Your DJ Controller
rekordbox can be used with various DJ controllers that are compatible with the software. You can connect your DJ controller to your computer via USB and control rekordbox's performance mode. You can also use rekordbox's export mode to prepare your music library and export it to a USB device that you can plug into your DJ controller. Here are the steps to use rekordbox with your DJ controller.
Make sure you have installed the driver software for your DJ controller on your computer. You can download it from the Pioneer DJ Support page or from the website of your DJ controller's manufacturer.
Connect your DJ controller to your computer via USB and turn it on.
Launch rekordbox and go to the Preferences menu.
Select the [Audio] tab and choose your DJ controller as the audio device. Adjust the settings as needed.
Select the [Controller] tab and choose your DJ controller as the MIDI device. You can also customize the MIDI mapping if you want.
Close the Preferences menu and switch to performance mode by clicking on the [Performance] button at the top right corner of rekordbox.
Load tracks from your rekordbox library to the decks and start mixing with your DJ controller.
If you want to use rekordbox's export mode, you need to prepare your music library and export it to a USB device that is formatted in FAT32 or HFS+. You can then plug it into your DJ controller and access your tracks from there. Here are the steps to use rekordbox's export mode.
Launch rekordbox and go to export mode by clicking on the [Export] button at the top right corner of rekordbox.
Add tracks from your computer or iTunes to your rekordbox library by dragging and dropping them or using the sync manager.
Analyze your tracks by selecting them and clicking on the [Analyze Track] button at the top left corner of rekordbox. This will add information such as BPM, key, waveform, etc. to your tracks.
Edit your tracks by adding cue points, loops, comments, etc. You can also create playlists and folders to organize your tracks.
Connect a USB device that is formatted in FAT32 or HFS+ to your computer.
Select the tracks, playlists or folders that you want to export and drag and drop them to your USB device in rekordbox's tree view.
Eject your USB device safely from your computer and plug it into your DJ controller.
Browse and load tracks from your USB device using your DJ controller's screen or buttons.
For more information, please refer to the manuals and the support page.
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