InstructionInstruction ManualManual About this manual Be sure to read this manual before using. This manual includes important information that you must understand before using rekordbox. • In this manual, name of buttons and menus displayed on rekordbox are indicated with brackets. (e.g. [BPM], [Collection] window) • Please note that depending on the operating system version, web browser settings, etc., operation may differ from the procedures described in this manual. • Please note that the language on the rekordbox screen described in this manual may differ from the language on your screens. • This manual describes functions and operations for rekordbox ver. 6.0 or later. If you use an earlier rekordbox version than ver. 6.0, please download the suitable manual from the FAQ on the rekordbox website. • For details about preparations for using rekordbox, such as installing rekordbox, creating an account, contracting a subscription plan, and creating library files, refer to “rekordbox Introduction” on the rekordbox website. • Please note that the specification, design, etc. of rekordbox may be modified without notice and may differ from the descriptions in this manual. The contents of this manual are as follows: “[Collection]” (page 7) This explains how to import music files and how to create playlists to be used for DJ performances. “EXPORT mode” (page 48) This explains how to operate the EXPORT mode. “PERFORMANCE mode” (page 104) This explains how to operate the PERFORMANCE mode. Depending on your subscription plan, some functions may not be available. “Others” (page 186) This has notes and disclaimers on using rekordbox, and legal information such as the software license agreement. 2 How to use this manual Refer to this manual in the following situations: | When exporting music files to a device for DJ performances with CDJ/XDJ series, etc., or using the PRO DJ LINK feature with DJ equipment connected via LAN for DJ performances See “EXPORT mode” (page 48). | When using DJ application features for DJ performances with a DJ controller or CDJ/XDJ series, etc. See “PERFORMANCE mode” (page 104). | When using the following functions in the PERFORMANCE mode Refer to each Operation Guide on the rekordbox website. Please note that the screen, specifications, etc. may differ from the descriptions in some manuals. rekordbox.com/en/download/#manual • video • dvs • lyric • MIDI LEARN • Pad Editor • PHRASE EDIT • LIGHTING mode • Cloud Library Sync The following usage guides are also available. • Default keyboard shortcut • Connection for PERFORMANCE mode • Music files from a streaming service • PRO DJ LINK setup | When you want information on a specific topic or feature Use the search feature in PDF to see what you want to know. 3 Contents About this manual .................................................................................................................................................. 2 Introduction................................................................................................................................. 6 [MY PAGE] window................................................................................................................................................ 6 [Collection].................................................................................................................................. 7 About the [Collection] window................................................................................................................................ 7 Adding a track ...................................................................................................................................................... 13 Management ........................................................................................................................................................ 21 Editing track information....................................................................................................................................... 25 Searching for a track............................................................................................................................................ 27 Using a Playlist..................................................................................................................................................... 34 Using mobile devices to prepare for DJ performance.......................................................................................... 46 Using tracks on other computers and mobile devices.......................................................................................... 47 EXPORT mode .......................................................................................................................... 48 About the EXPORT mode screen ........................................................................................................................ 48 Preparing for DJ performance.............................................................................................................................. 66 Using with DJ equipment (PRO DJ LINK)............................................................................................................ 67 Playing tracks....................................................................................................................................................... 71 Using the LAN connection.................................................................................................................................... 93 Mixing ([2 PLAYER] mode) .................................................................................................................................. 98 Recording........................................................................................................................................................... 101 PERFORMANCE mode ........................................................................................................... 104 About the PERFORMANCE mode screen......................................................................................................... 104 Preparing for DJ performance............................................................................................................................ 126 Using with DJ equipment ................................................................................................................................... 127 Playing tracks..................................................................................................................................................... 132 Recording........................................................................................................................................................... 155 Using effect features .......................................................................................................................................... 159 Using the sampler deck...................................................................................................................................... 168 Using a sequencer ............................................................................................................................................. 173 4 Using a slicer...................................................................................................................................................... 177 Extracting a section from a track (CAPTURE) ................................................................................................... 180 Using ACTIVE CENSOR.................................................................................................................................... 183 Others ...................................................................................................................................... 186 [MY PAGE] window............................................................................................................................................ 186 [Preferences] window......................................................................................................................................... 187 Menu list............................................................................................................................................................. 203 System requirements ......................................................................................................................................... 207 Communications environment on the computer................................................................................................. 209 File formats that can be loaded and played ....................................................................................................... 210 Supported media (file system) ........................................................................................................................... 212 Online support site ............................................................................................................................................. 213 Disclaimer .......................................................................................................................................................... 214 Copyright warning .............................................................................................................................................. 215 Software end user