30-04-2021

Rekordbox Beatport



1 Select Beatport as the source service 2 In the “Playlists” tab select playlists you want to transfer and click “Transfer” 3 Select Rekordbox as the destination service Enjoy a cup of tea while MusConv works for you 😉 Once finished, your playlists and songs will be available on Rekordbox. Rekordbox and Beatport Link streaming service. Now this is where Rekordbox DJ wins it. With Beatport Link they provide a streaming service that is actually suitable for Pro DJs. You have the ability to download up to 100 tracks for “offline locker storage” But it does come at a price. In order to use tracks from Beatport with Rekordbox DJ, you'll need a subscription to Beatport LINK. With that subscription, Rekordbox lets you stream tracks from Beatport. You can even save tracks in an Offline Locker if you sign up for a Beatport LINK Pro or Beatport LINK Pro+ plan.

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  • Are there any functional restrictions when using tracks from a streaming service on rekordbox?

    The following restrictions apply when using tracks from a streaming service.

    • EXPORT mode

    Tracks cannot be used.

    • PERFORMANCE mode

    The recording function cannot be used. This is due to copyright restrictions set by the streaming services.

    The capture function cannot be used.

    Tracks cannot be loaded to the sampler deck.

    Tracks cannot be added to playlists. (ver. 5 only)

    Track information cannot be edited.

    Tracks are not shown in [Histories]. (ver. 6.0.4 or earlier version)

    The backup function will not be applied.

    Tracks are not added to KUVO playlist even if [Send Live Playlist to KUVO.] is enabled.

    https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/streaming-5/#faq-q502603

  • What is Beatport LINK?

    Beatport LINK is a subscription streaming service that DJs can use to access the Beatport music catalog.

    A separate contract is required to use this service.

    For details, refer to the Beatport website.

    Click here for the Beatport FAQ page.

    https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/streaming-5/#faq-q502610

  • In what countries can Beatport LINK be used?

    For the latest news on supported countries, refer to the Beatport website.

    https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/streaming-5/#faq-q502609

  • Can I play Beatport LINK tracks on rekordbox even in an offline environment?

    Yes. Select your desired track from the track list in the Beatport category of the tree view and store it to the rekordbox by choosing [Store Offline] to play it in an offline environment.

    https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/streaming-5/#faq-q502608

  • What is SoundCloud Go+?

    SoundCloud Go+ is a subscription streaming service that DJs can use to access the SoundCloud music catalog. A separate contract is required to use this service.

    For details, refer to the SoundCloud website.

    Click here for the SoundCloud FAQ page.

    https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/streaming-5/#faq-q502607

  • In what countries can SoundCloud Go+ be used?

    For the latest news on supported countries, refer to the SoundCloud website.

    https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/streaming-5/#faq-q502606

  • Can I play SoundCloud Go+ tracks on rekordbox even in an offline environment?

    No. Due to SoundCloud restrictions, tracks cannot be played in an offline environment.

    https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/streaming-5/#faq-q502604

  • What types of file formats are used by streaming services?

    The file formats used by each streaming service are as follows:

    • Beatport LINK: AAC (*1)
    • Beatsource LINK: AAC (*1)
    • SoundCloud Go+: MP3 128 kbps, AAC 256kbps (*2)
    • TIDAL HiFi: FLAC 44.1 kHz 16 bit, AAC 320 kbps
    • TIDAL Premium: AAC 320 kbps

    (*1) The bitrate varies depending on your subscription plan.

    (*2) Supported on version 6.5.1 and later.

    For more details, check the website of each streaming service.

    Beatport website
    Beatsource LINK website

    https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/streaming-5/#faq-q502602

  • Are trial subscriptions available for the streaming services?

    Yes.

    Each streaming service offers a trial subscription. (As of Sept. 2020)

    For the latest information, refer to the website of each service.

    Beatsource (ver. 6 supports)

    TIDAL (ver. 6 supports)

    https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/streaming-5/#faq-q502601

  • Are there any potential copyright related issues with playing tracks from a streaming service in a public place or club?

    This depends on your contract with the streaming service, as well as on the copyright laws of each country and international conventions.

    Please contact each service for details.

    Beatsource (ver. 6 supports)

    TIDAL (ver. 6 supports)

    https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/streaming-5/#faq-q502600

Beatport LINK is now available in rekordbox 6.0.1 and later.

To connect Beatport LINK to rekordbox, you will need a rekordbox dj license. This will allow you to access the performance features and let you perform with a compatible controller.

Here are a few tips for getting started:

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Download rekordbox

Download rekordbox here and install onto your preferred computer.

Connect Beatport LINK to rekordbox

  1. Open rekordbox.
  2. Make sure you are in “Performance Mode” by clicking the mode menu in the top left corner, next to the rekordbox icon.
  3. Go to rekordbox “Preferences” by clicking the cogwheel in the top right corner.
  4. In the layout section, make sure “Beatport” is checked.
  5. Close the “Preferences” window.
  6. Locate “Beatport” in the library browser on the left side and select “Log in”.
  7. Log in to your Beatport account via the pop up browser.
  8. Sign in with your Beatport account or activate your free trial. A new browser will open.
  9. After login, return to rekordbox.
  10. rekordbox will show you a “library loading” notification. You’re now connected!

Using the Beatport catalog in rekordbox

  1. Click the Beatport directory in the left browser of rekordbox.
  2. Use the search bar on the right side of rekordbox to search for any track title or artist in the Beatport catalog.
  3. You can load any of the results into a deck for instant playback.
  4. Click the down-arrow next to the Beatport directory to expand the curated charts, playlists, genres, and offline locker.
  5. That’s it! You’re ready to rock.

Discover our playlists

Beatport has created hundreds of custom playlists for you to DJ with. Load any of our playlists into your rekordbox with these simple steps:

  1. Go to Beatport.com and log in.
  2. Go to the Beatport Playlist page and click on the playlist you would like to add.
  3. Click “Save To Library” to add the entire playlist to your library, or click “Add To Playlist” to add it to an existing playlist.
  4. Go back to rekordbox and refresh the Beatport directory.
  5. The playlist will appear in your rekordbox browser under Beatport > Playlists.
  6. You can add or remove any tracks from this playlist from the “My Library > Playlists” section of Beatport.com.

Create your own playlists

It’s easy to create and update your own custom playlists. Follow these steps to get started:

  1. Login to Beatport.com.
  2. Find a track that you would like to start your playlist with and click the down arrow next to the price.
  3. Click “Create a playlist” to start a new playlist, or “Add to playlist” to add to an existing playlist.
  4. For new playlists, enter a name and click “Save”.
  5. If adding to an existing playlist, check the box next to each playlist that you want the track added to.
  6. You can view your playlists by clicking the “My Library” icon in the top bar, next to your cart.
  7. From here, you can edit your playlists by changing their names, or by adding or removing tracks.
  8. Once you’ve built your playlist, go back to rekordbox.
  9. Refresh the “Beatport” directory within the rekordbox browser and your playlist will appear.

How to use the offline locker in rekordbox

Offline locker storage is available for Beatport LINK PRO and PRO+ subscribers only.

Beatport LINK is the only streaming service that allows DJs to store music offline for playback without an internet connection. To add tracks to your locker, follow these simple steps:

  1. In rekordbox, expand the Beatport directory in the left browser.
  2. Find a track by using the search bar, or select from the categories within the Beatport directory.
  3. Right-click on the track you would like to use offline, and click “Store Offline”.
  4. The track will now appear in the “Beatport Locker” folder.
  5. You can store multiple tracks offline at once by batch-selecting them and following the same steps.
  6. You can now play any track in this folder, even without an internet connection!

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rekordbox Compatible Hardware

For a full list of compatible hardware, visit: https://rekordbox.com/en/support/link/

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