Rekordbox is complete DJ software, from cloud music management to creative performance capabilities. DDJ-RZX DDJ-RZ DDJ-1000: Paid. DDJ-SZ Paid: Paid. Normally I use my DDJ SZ with serato dj which works perfectly fine but i would also love to test out Rekordbox Dj. I've installed it on my Laptop which was too weak for Rekordbox (USB-Dropouts). So I installed Rekordbox on my main Computer which has enough power But i cant get my SZ with it to work because i can only use one channel. If you use DJM, DDJ-SZ, DDJ-RZ, DDJ-RZX as external equipment, click the Setting Utility button to open the Setting Utility window. Select the MIXER OUTPUT tub and select mixer audio output for each channel. Check if the volume of recording is zero or not. Adjust the volume by turning the level knob while checking the level meters.
The art of mixing audio has become popular over the years and so has the complexity and variety of DJ equipment Chicago. A good DJ is nothing without their equipment and most importantly his/her dj controller. These days the war of the DJ’s is more or less dependent on the controller that he uses. Among the numerous dj controllers out there the two products that have locked horns are Pioneer’s DDJ-SZ and Numark’s NS7III. Some features are the same in both the products with cutting edge technology that will help the Chicago DJ’s rock the night.
Video Walkthrough of the Pioneer DJ DDJ-SZ
Cost
While both the controllers have a distinct style with unique features, cost wise the Numark NS7III is a lot cheaper than the Pioneer DDJ-SZ. The NS7III costs about $1999 Retail while the DDJ-SZ is pegged at about $2400 Retail. These are the prices set directly by the manufacturers however wholesalers and authorized dealers like DJ Smart AV are able to offer the same products for up to 50% discount. There is a bottom price that the manufacturers allow their authorized dealers to sell their Dj Equipment Chicago for. At DJ Smart AV, we also offer the lowest prices available. For instance the Numark NS7 III is priced at $1499 with free shipping directly from our warehouse (25% discount, $500 off MSRP). We also offer the Pioneer DDJ-SZ for for $1999 with free shipping and a FREE DECKSAVER (17% discount, $400.99 off MSRP). Still the DDJ-SZ is a lot more popular with Dj’s all around the world who are prepared to fork out the higher price.
Size and Weight
The DDJ-SZ and NS7 III both have the same footprints with equal space required for two decks and a decent sized dj mixer. In the weight department the NS7 is heavier due to its metal body.
Features
Both the dj controllers have four channel mixers which is now a standard feature. Other features include channel faders, three-band EQ, individual channel VU meters and effect control knobs for Serato DJ effects. The DDJ-SZ has the built in sound colour effects which are also found on Pioneer’s high-end mixers. The NS7 has the touch-sensitive effect knobs with three modes and LED strips that double up as a BPM meter which gives visual feedback for beat matched tracks.
Design
The pioneer DDJ-SZ looks like a packed and busy console with almost no room to breathe, while Numark NS7III features a sparse and well spaced out design. The NS III has deck sections which are almost mirror images of each other while the pioneer DDJ-SZ has stuck to its classic CDJ-style side by side layout. Akai MPC styled pad control buttons are found on both the controllers but looks a tad better on the DDJ-SZ.
Video Walkthrough of the Numark NS7 III
While both the controllers are good in their own league, it ultimately boils down to personal choice of the DJ’s. While Dj’s using CDJ will have no problem adapting to DDJ-SZ, the Dj’s having learned the art on dj turntables will find themselves leaning more towards Numark NS7III. Both the controllers are great DJ equipment Chicago to have and will depend totally on the budget and what the Dj’s Chicago are looking to get out from the controllers.
Ddj Sx Rekordbox Mapping
About rekordbox 6
Ddj Sz Rekordbox Driver
I bought a piece of Pioneer DJ equipment that included a rekordbox dj license key. Can I use this DJ equipment to control PERFORMANCE mode in rekordbox ver. 6?
If the equipment isn't a rekordbox ver. 6 Hardware Unlock device, you'll need a subscription plan to control ver. 6 PERFORMANCE mode.
See a list of ver. 6 Hardware Unlock devices here.
Using DJ equipment that was bundled with a rekordbox dj license key, you can control ver. 5 PERFORMANCE mode.
https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/v6/#faq-1578
Is there a trial for rekordbox ver. 6?
No trial is available for rekordbox ver. 6, but a 30 Day Free Trial of the subscription plan is available.
One free trial is available per subscriber. See also here.
https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/v6/#faq-13382
I’ve installed rekordbox ver. 6. Can I use rekordbox ver. 5 on the same computer? /Can I use rekordbox ver. 5 and ver. 6 on the same computer?
You can use rekordbox ver. 5 on the same computer even after installing ver. 6.
However, you can't run ver. 5 and ver. 6 at the same time.
The following restrictions also apply.
- To use selected functions in ver. 5, you'll need the relevant license.
Please note: If you already have a ver. 5 license (purchased or bundled), you can continue to use ver. 5. As of April 2020, it will no longer be possible to purchase a new ver. 5 license key.
- To use selected functions in ver. 6, you'll need to take out the relevant subscription plan. When you run rekordbox ver. 6 for the first time and convert your library from the old version, all information such as cues, beatgrid, and playlists will be copied over. After this, the libraries of ver. 5 and ver. 6 do not sync. So, from then on, imported tracks and information such as cue points in one version won't be reflected in the other version.
https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/v6/#faq-1549
What are Hardware Unlock devices ?
When you connect a Hardware Unlock device, you can use it to control PERFORMANCE mode without subscribing to a paid plan.
The following devices are Hardware Unlock devices for rekordbox ver. 6:
PERFORMANCE mode control, Recording, Sharing mix, MIDI Learn, MERGE FX*1, SAMPLE SCRATCH
- CDJ-3000
- DJM-V10/V10-LF
- DJM-S11/S7
- DJM-750MK2/450/250MK2
- DDJ-1000/800/400/200
- DDJ-FLX6
- DDJ-RZX/RZ/RX/RR/RB/WeGO4
- DDJ-XP1/XP2
- XDJ-XZ/RX2/RX/RR
- INTERFACE 2
- RB-DMX1
DVS
- DJM-V10/V10-LF
- DJM-S11/S7
- DJM-750MK2/450/250MK2
- DDJ-RZX/RZ
- DDJ-XP1/XP2
- INTERFACE 2
Video
- DDJ-RZX
Sampler Sequence Saving
- DDJ-RZX/RZ/RX/RR
*1 The external mixer mode is not supported.
(List correct as of Jan. 2021)
https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/v6/#faq-q1525
Where can I download rekordbox ver. 5?
You can download latest version of rekordbox ver. 5.
Older versions, from here.
https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/v6/#faq-2120
I have a rekordbox ver. 5 subscription. What do I need to do to use ver. 6?
We've renewed the rekordbox subscription structure and the ver. 5 plans won't work with ver. 6.
Check the features and prices for each plan and choose a plan for ver. 6.
If you no longer need your ver. 5 subscription plan, cancel it. Click here to visit the relevant page.
You can compare the features included in each new plan here.
https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/v6/#faq-q1508
Where can I check the license information for rekordbox ver. 5?
Visit My Page on the rekordbox.com.
rekordbox ver. 5 licenses won't appear until they've been activated.
https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/v6/#faq-2071
I want to use previous rekordbox.
You can download it from the following links.
ver. 6.5.0
ver. 6.4.2
ver. 6.4.1
ver. 6.4.0
ver. 6.3.0
ver. 6.2.0
https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/v6/#faq-q600141
Is there a risk I’ll lose all my music by unsubscribing from rekordbox ver. 5 and downloading rekordbox ver. 6?
No. But you'll first need to convert the library you used with rekordbox ver. 5 to use it with ver. 6.
If rekordbox ver. 5 (or earlier) is installed on your computer, you'll see a button to begin the library conversion when you start rekordbox ver. 6 for the first time. Follow the on-screen instructions to start converting your library.
https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/v6/#faq-10141
I’ve updated rekordbox to ver. 6, but I want to return to ver. 5. How can I do that?
You can use rekordbox ver. 5 by following these steps:
Windows:
- Install ver. 5 again.
- Double-click the rekordbox icon on the desktop.
Mac:
- Use Finder to select [Applications], then click the [rekordbox 5] folder.
- Double-click rekordbox. app.
Your ver. 5 library will be unchanged since you converted it for use with ver. 6. New cue information or tracks you've imported to ver. 6 won't be included in your ver. 5 library.
https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/v6/#faq-2202
I have a rekordbox dj license key but I can’t activate rekordbox ver. 6 with it.
You can't activate rekordbox ver. 6 using a rekordbox dj license key. You'll need to start a subscription plan for ver. 6 if you want to use the latest version of the application.
https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/v6/#faq-2096
What is the color of the waveform (BLUE/RGB/3Band) that can be displayed on the hardware display?
The color of the waveform that can be displayed depends on the model.
BLUE/RGB/3Band
- CDJ-3000
- DDJ-RZX
BLUE/RGB
- CDJ-TOUR1/2000NXS2
- XDJ-1000MK2
- XDJ-XZ/RX2/RR
- DDJ-1000/800 *1
- DJM-S11 *1
BLUE
- CDJ-2000NXS/900NXS
- XDJ-1000/700
- XDJ-RX
*1 For this DDJ/DJM series, the color of the waveform can be changed in the [Preferences] of rekordbox.When set to 3Band, the color of the waveform is displayed in BLUE.
(List correct as of Oct. 2020)
https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/v6/#faq-16950
After I updated rekordbox to ver. 6, [?] is displayed on a track list.
In rekordbox ver. 6, you can choose the new style of waveform [3Band]. However, tracks analyzed by the older version of rekordbox don't have the 3Band data, so the [?] icon appears.
Tracks with the [?] icon can't show the 3Band waveform even if you select [3Band] in [Preferences] > [Display] > [Waveform] > [Colors].
If you export one of these tracks, you won't be able to view the 3Band waveform in [WAVEFORM COLOR] on the CDJ-3000, even if you select [3Band].
To fix the problem, right-click the track and select [Add New Analysis Data] from the context menu.
https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/v6/#faq-4787
How can I use [Auto Relocate] and [Relocate] to find missing files?
If you've changed the location where you saved a track, the message [File is Missing] is displayed, and you may not be able to play or export the track. (The status column is marked with [!].)
In this case, you can [Auto Relocate] or [Relocate] the track.
[Auto Relocate] searches and relocates files in the folder specified by you in the [Preferences] > [Advanced] > [Database] > [Auto Relocate Search Folders].
[Relocate] enables you to manually specify the location of the file and relocate it.
Follow the instructions in either of the following two ways:
- From the application menu
Select [File] > [Display All Missing Files] in the application menu.
In the [Missing File Manager] window, click either the [Auto Relocate] or [Relocate] button.
- From the context menu
After selecting the track with [!], right-click to show the context menu and select [Auto Relocate] or [Relocate].
https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/v6/#faq-4819
Do I need to reanalyze tracks to view the 3Band waveform ?
You don't have to reanalyze tracks.
Right-click the track and select [Add New Analysis Data] from a context menu.
Follow the steps below to select [Add New Analysis Data] for the all the tracks of the library.
- Click Collection
- Click a track list to set the cursor on the track list.
- Press [Ctrl+A] to select all tracks.
- Right-click and select [Add New Analysis Data] from the context menu.
If the selected track contains a track that already has [3Band] analysis data, the analysis will automatically skip the track.
https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/v6/#faq-4808
What is Inflyte?
Inflyte is a music promotion platform.
Promoters and record labels use it to share tracks with DJs so they can play them in their sets.
https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/v6/#faq-4763
After updating to ver.6, do I have to set cue points and beatgrid for my tracks again?
No, you don't have to set them again.
When you run ver. 6 for the first time, your current library will be converted for use with ver. 6.
All information in your library, such as cues, beatgrid, and playlists, will be copied over. (Alternatively you can select [File] > [Library] > [Import your library from ver.5 (or earlier)].)
https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/v6/#faq-q600059
Are there Plus Packs that add features to rekordbox ver. 6?
rekordbox ver. 6 doesn't have Plus Packs (additional features).
Additional features provided by ver. 5 Plus Packs are included in ver. 6 paid subscription plans.
Core plan
DVS
Creative plan
DVS, Video, RMX EFFECTS, and Lyric
See details of the features included in each plan here.
https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/v6/#faq-1754
I have multiple Pioneer DJ accounts. Can I switch between them?
You can switch between accounts on My Page in rekordbox.
Click [MY PAGE] and select [Switch Account] from the pull-down menu of email addresses in the top right corner of the screen.
https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/v6/#faq-1763
When I start rekordbox from my Mac’s Dock, ver. 5 starts instead of ver. 6. What should I do?
On a Mac, the install folder for ver. 6 has been renamed from [rekordbox 5] to [rekordbox 6].
Use Finder to select [Applications], click the [rekordbox 6] folder, then double-click rekordbox.app to start ver. 6.
Make sure the icon for ver. 6 is the one on the Dock if you want to start it from there.
https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/v6/#faq-1851
What is My Page?
There are 2 types of My Page.
- My Page on the website: rekordbox.com
- My Page in the application: rekordbox ver. 6 (or later)
My Page on the website:
After logging into the website, click your name in the top right corner to open My Page. You can edit your profile, check the information of the devices you've activated for your ver. 6 subscription plan, and check details of your license for ver. 5.
My Page in the application:
Start rekordbox (Mac/Windows) and click [MY PAGE]. You can activate/deactivate your computer after you've started a ver. 6 subscription plan. [INFORMATION], [Cloud Library Sync ]settings, and information on [KUVO] are all available here.
https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/v6/#faq-1986
I subscribed Core Plan. What should I do next to use the features of Core Plan?
You need to activate your computer.
In rekordbox (Mac/Windows), open [MY PAGE] and turn on the [ON/OFF] button to the right of [Activate this computer] on the [PLAN] tab.
You do not have to activate your mobile device.
https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/v6/#faq-11144
I subscribed Creative Plan. What should I do next to use the features of Creative Plan such as Cloud Library Sync?
You need to activate your computer or mobile device.
To activate your computer:
In rekordbox (Mac/Windows), open [MY PAGE] and turn on the [ON/OFF] button to the right of [Activate this computer] on the [PLAN] tab.
To activate a mobile device:
In rekordbox (iOS), open [Settings] > [Account Information] > [Subscription Plan] and turn on [Activate].
You can check the activation status on My Page on the rekordbox website.
https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/v6/#faq-2056