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How to Import Spotify Music into Rekordbox for DJ Mixing
Rekordbox doesn’t support Spotify, so you can’t directly connect Spotify to Rekordbox DJ. If you want to use Spotify tracks for DJ mixing in Rekordbox, the best approach is to first download the songs to your local computer in a common format, such as MP3, and then import them into Rekordbox. In this article, we’ll walk you through the simplest steps to download and import Spotify music into Rekordbox for DJ mixing.
Can I Connect Spotify to Rekordbox DJ?
No, Rekordbox DJ currently supports streaming services like Tidal, Beatport, Beatsource, and SoundCloud Go+, but it doesn’t support Spotify. In fact, as of July 1, 2020, Spotify confirmed it stopped supporting third-party DJ apps, meaning you can no longer use Spotify tracks with Rekordbox DJ or any other DJ software.
How can I Use Spotify with Rekordbox DJ?
Although Rekordbox doesn’t support Spotify, it does allow importing local song files. So, as long as we can download Spotify songs to our local computer, we can easily use them for DJing in Rekordbox.
Spotify is a music streaming service, Premium members can download songs for offline listening. However, these downloaded tracks aren’t saved as regular files—they’re encrypted and non-transferable. The challenge, therefore, is finding a way to download Spotify songs as local files.
The solution lies in using a tool that can download music from Spotify, and this tool must meet the following criteria:
- ⭐ Safe and reliable
- ⭐ Supports exporting Spotify songs to common formats like MP3
- ⭐ The output quality should be excellent, ideally retaining tag information for easier organization
- ⭐ Supports batch downloading with fast conversion speed
- ⭐ No download limits
- ⭐ User-friendly, with good customer support
Once we find such a reliable tool to save Spotify songs as local files, we can easily import them into Rekordbox for DJ mixing.
How to Download & Import Spotify Music to Rekordbox for DJ Mixing
In this section, we will introduce the tool we’ll be using and provide step-by-step instructions. The tutorial is designed to be easy to follow, making it perfect for beginners. We recommend downloading the program and following along as you go, so you can learn by doing.
Tool Required – Spotify Music Converter
The tool we will be using in this article is the globally recognized Spotify Music Converter, which meets all the listed requirements:
- 1. A trusted 10-year brand, safe to use, with no ads or viruses.
- 2. Supports exporting Spotify tracks to MP3, AAC, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, and ALAC formats.
- 3. Retains the original audio quality and preserves complete tag information, including title, artist, album cover, year, genre, etc.
- 4. Supports batch adding and downloading, with the option to select download speeds from 1x to 10x depending on your internet connection.
- 5. There are no download limits—whether you want to download one song, 100 songs, 1,000 songs, or even 10,000 songs, there are no limits.
- 6. With over 10 years of development, this tool boasts a user-friendly interface and simple operation, making it easy for beginners. If you have any questions, a professional customer support team is available for free assistance.
Download Music from Spotify to Local Computer
Next, we will provide detailed steps on how to use Spotify Music Converter to download music from Spotify for DJing in Rekordbox.
Step 1Open Spotify Music Converter
Launch Spotify Music Converter, and the Spotify app would be opened automatically at the same time.
Step 2Choose Output Format and Customize Output Path
Click the Settings icon on the left. Here you can choose the output format (MP3, AAC, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, ALAC), set the bitrate, and adjust the sample rate according to your preferences. You can also specify the output folder to store the downloaded music files.
Step 3Add Spotify Music for Conversion
Drag and drop the songs you want to download from Spotify to the converter. You can either select individual tracks or entire playlists to convert to Rekordbox-compatible formats.
Step 4Start Converting
Click the Convert button to begin the conversion process. The program will automatically download and convert the selected Spotify music into the chosen format, saving the files to your computer.
Step 5Locate the Spotify Downloads
Once the conversion is complete, the output folder will automatically open. If it doesn’t, you can easily locate the downloaded Spotify tracks by navigating to the output folder you specified in Step 2.
Import Spotify Music to Rekordbox DJ
Now that the Spotify tracks are downloaded, they are saved locally on your computer. You can now import these downloaded songs into Rekordbox DJ. To import local files into Rekordbox DJ, follow these steps:
Step 1 Open Rekordbox DJ
Launch the Rekordbox DJ software on your computer.
Step 2 Navigate to the "Collection" Tab
In Rekordbox, go to the "Collection" section, which is where all your music tracks are stored.
Step 3 Add Spotify Music to Rekordbox
You can add local files to Rekordbox DJ in two ways:
- Drag and Drop: Simply drag your music files or folder from File Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Mac) into the "Collection" section in Rekordbox.
- Import Feature: Click "File" > "Import" > "Import Tracks", select your files, and click "Open" to add them to your collection.
Now your Spotify tracks are ready to be used for DJing.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Can I directly import Spotify tracks into Rekordbox DJ?
A: No, there is no direct way to import Spotify tracks into Rekordbox DJ, as Rekordbox does not support live streaming from Spotify. However, by downloading and converting Spotify music, you can manually import the tracks into Rekordbox.
Q: What formats does Rekordbox DJ support for imported tracks?
A: Rekordbox DJ supports a variety of audio formats, including MP3, WAV, AAC, FLAC, AIFF, and ALAC.
Q: How can I convert Spotify music for Rekordbox DJ?
A: To convert Spotify music for use in Rekordbox DJ, you need Spotify Music Converter. This software can download and convert Spotify tracks into Rekordbox-compatible formats such as MP3, AAC, WAV, FLAC, and more.
Q: Will the quality of Spotify tracks be affected after conversion?
A: No, the Spotify Music Converter preserves the original audio quality after conversion, including metadata like track names, artists, and album info.
Q: Can I use the downloaded Spotify music offline in Rekordbox DJ?
A: Yes, once you’ve downloaded and converted Spotify tracks into a supported format, you can use them offline in Rekordbox DJ without needing an internet connection.
Q: Is Sidify Music Converter a free tool?
A: No, Sidify Music Converter is shareware. You can download it for a free trial, which lets you convert the first minute of each song. If it works for you, you can pay a small fee to remove the time limit.
Final Words:
To conclude, while Spotify offers a vast collection of music, the inability to directly import its tracks into Rekordbox can be a limitation for DJ mixing. However, by using Spotify Music Converter, you can easily convert Spotify music into Rekordbox-compatible formats, preserving the original audio quality and metadata. Once the tracks are converted, importing them into Rekordbox DJ is a simple process, allowing you to organize and prepare your playlist for any performance. Download it for a free trial now!
Ada Staples
Ada Staples is keeping a strong passion for the multimedia industry. As an avid music enthusiast, she contributes numerous articles about technology and music tools to various websites and blogs.
