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Pioneer’s rekordbox marches onwards, upwards, and off on its own path, one that seems to be heading towards being a little more than just a music manager. rekordbox 3.0 adds dual decks with sync, better searching, advanced tagging, and improved syncing across all devices. Yes, it’s just a lot better.
The complete breakdown from Pioneer:
Pioneer DJ launches rekordboxTM 3.0: with new features
including My Tag and in-software mixing2nd July 2014: The next generation of set preparation software has arrived, as Pioneer DJ releases its biggest update yet to the popular rekordboxTM. Incorporating five years of feedback from DJs, rekordbox 3.0 has a slick new GUI and has been built from the ground up to make it even easier to manage and edit playlists, search for and select the best tracks to mix, and sync track information across multiple devices and software.
Since its launch in September 2009, rekordbox has been used by DJs to manage their music, prepare sets and review played sets. rekordbox analyses BPM, beat position and key information, and lets DJs add cues, loops and beat countdowns. DJs can then perform on Pioneer players, like the CDJ-2000NXS, with instant access to waveforms, quantise functionality and the ability to edit playlists on the fly.
The latest update combines all the original features with exciting additions such as 2-Player mode, which lets DJs crossfade between two tracks to intuitively audition mixes from within the software. Great mixes can be marked as a Match for quick and easy retrieval in the future, while Related Track lets DJs call up all tracks that meet certain tags, e.g. BPM, genre or key. Plus, My Tag gives DJs the option to add their own tags to suit their individual style.
Improvements include faster import and export of files and enhanced syncing with other media, including iTunes, across devices. So DJs can take rekordbox 3.0 with them, wherever they go, with confidence.
Download rekordbox 3.0 free of charge, from 2nd July 2014, at: http://rekordbox.com/
NB: earlier versions of rekordbox will not be supported after the release of v3.0
Check out the new rekordbox 3.0 at http://youtu.be/MnjG9Xdz0XINEW FEATURES IN DETAIL
2-Player mode for instant auditioning of tracks for the mix
DJs can use the on-screen crossfader to check the compatibility of two tracks, without needing to export them to the CDJs and mixer.Enhanced search and select features
rekordbox 3.0 makes tagging, search for and selecting tracks even easier through:
- My Tag: DJs simply click to add preset tags to tracks – e.g. Synth, Vocal and Piano – or create their own – e.g. 909 snares, deep vocal.
- Preview: DJs can see a waveform view of tracks directly from the playlist and play from a point of their choosing.
- Match: DJs can click Match to link two tracks that are playing in Preview, and rekordbox will automatically suggest one of the tracks when the other is played in future.
- Related Tracks: with a track loaded, rekordbox will suggest tracks to mix depending on what rules the DJ chooses, e.g. key, BPM, genre.
- Shortcut: DJs can bookmark playlists and playlist folders to load them quickly and easily.
Intuitive controls for navigating tracks
In addition to a full colour waveform display, rekordbox 3.0 features:
- Cue point customisation: DJs can add comments to and colour-code their cues.
- Beat Jump: enables DJs to move the track on by a specified number of beats or bars.
- One-click access: to Play/Stop and Cue/Point.
Playlist Palette for effortless playlist editing
DJs can view up to five playlists simultaneously to move tracks between them more intuitively.Sync Manager for one-click syncing across all devices
Sync Manager displays playlists from multiple devices and software, e.g. rekordbox, iTunes and USB storage devices, so DJs can sync to the latest one instantly.Improved software performance
- Tighter beat grid accuracy: new beat position analysis ensures greater precision.
- Faster import and export: through multi-core processing. Plus DJs can continue to work in rekordbox while data is exporting.
- Improved HDD support: faster export to HDD, plus the ability to import from HDD.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Compatible Operating Systems (Windows) Windows® 8/Windows® 8.1/Windows® 8 Pro/Windows® 8.1 Pro Windows® 7 Home Premium/Professional/Ultimate/2 GHz or greater Intel® Pentium® 4 (or compatible) processor 2GB or more RAM Compatible Operating Systems (Mac) Mac OS X (v10.9,10.8, 10.7 or 10.6) 2 GHz or greater Intel® Pentium® 4 (or compatible) processor 2GB or more RAM Hard disk 250MB of free HD space (excluding space necessary for storing music files) Sound Audio output to speakers, headphones, etc. (built-in or external audio device) USB port USB port for connection of the USB storage device is required to transfer music files to a USB device (flash memory, hard disk, etc.) LAN port An Ethernet LAN adapter (RJ45 port) for communicating with the DJ player is required to transfer music files to a Pioneer DJ player (i.e. CDJ-2000NXS, CDJ-900NXS). For details, check the operating instructions of the Pioneer product, etc. Playable music file MP3, AAC, WAV, AIFF Display resolution 1280 x 720 and higher resolution Internet connection SSL (i.e. Safari 2.0 and above, Internet Explorer® 8.0 and above) * Full functionality is not guaranteed with all computers even when the above operating environment conditions are fulfilled
* The software may not provide full functionality and performance due to lack of memory. In this case, take the necessary measures to ensure sufficient free memory. We recommend adding extra memory to achieve stable performance
* Use an external AC power source to ensure highest possible performance while using rekordbox
* rekordbox may not function properly when combined with other software programs installed on your computer
rekordbox 3.0 — more than just a library?
This is obviously a big leap forward on just about every area. But what really does leap out at me is how rekordbox seems to be evolving into a more rounded DJ software. It’s someway off the Traktors and Seratos of the DJ world, but on top of bolstering the music management element, the addition of two decks will most probably lead to four decks and then being a complete DJ package.
Complete? No effects? Well complete for working with Pioneer CDJs and DJMs that is. It has everything bar effects which in Pioneerland are usually hardware based. This means that rekordbox is lean and mean and ready to rock two decks, but I cannot help but think that this will translate to four decks in due course. But that’s just be theorising as I do.
rekordbox 3.0 is an overhaul, and a worthy landmark release. I’ve downloaded it, played for five minutes, and find myself immediately impressed. The real test will be using it with a full Pioneer setup, something that we don’t have. So I’m looking for some feedback from you Pioneer owners who use rekordbox.
Summing up, rekordbox 3.0 is out now and is a free upgrade.
Looks great about to download and try. Everyone save your pennies for Christmas. Think the turntable sighting earlier and this new release might be leading toward some new toys soon.
Surely this points to new CDJs with mpc style coloured pads like the DDJ-SZ??? I gave up on the last version of rekordbox and went back to traktor but this is tempting me to go back.
Bummer, I was really hoping they would add FLAC support. The New line of NEX Car Stereo Units support FLAC now, so I thought Rekordbox would follow suit :/
FLAC support is the only thing keeping me tied to Serato/Traktor.
Also, I wonder if those new RGB and Purple waveform colors are going to be ported over to the CDJ’s screen? That would be fantastic!
does it write id3 tags with bpm and key info? that would be super usefull.
I like the look of this, but i’ll never be likely to use Pioneer gear again…. Oh well, other toys to play with!
Damn, This is almost like a new stand-alone dj software on its own. They should make this compatible with Pioneer controllers like the SZ, SX, S1 & T1 etc. So that we can load tracks to the decks, control the x-fader, basically mix using the controller. That would be pretty cool. A rather sweet update I must say, I might actually start using this at the club now. Let’s see how it handles large libraries.
That’s kind of what the Aero was meant to do…
is this a reskinned version of mixvibes cross?
Nope new software
Why would you use this instead of Traktor or Serato?
What am I missing?
Much easier to use with CDJ’s in the Pioneer World. Plug in USB and your done.
Like @jaysonjoyce:disqus mentions. This isn’t DVS or DJ software. It’s designed to prepare tracks and playlists specifically for use with Pioneer hardware. It basically allows you to do the Pioneer equivalent of beatgridding and adding cuepoints.
Got you.
So why shouldn’t Pioneer make the best music; library, preparation, and track tag translation software? Pioneer already (arguably) makes the best headphones and controllers.
You’d have to ask them…
Have to say that after loading my some music and playing with 3.0 for a couple days I’m very impressed.. It is way faster at analyzing tracks than it used to be and the beat gridding is right on. I haven’t had to fix one track out of 1200 loaded yet.
Also to @Mark and @happydan , I see the future of Pioneer DJ and this has to be the foundation. You can tell it is built by Pioneer and not Mixvibes (I have the latest Cross 3.2 as well) things have a more polished Pioneer feel and its just about there for a full DVS system. With library management that is better than Traktor and Serato (viewing multiple playlists easily and sharing between them works great) Colored waveforms, etc. really tight iTunes integration, the best smartphone preparation app, the KUVO integration works well too (now I see where KUVO fits in the Pioneer Big Picture – have to apologize for other posts that I said it was extra to the needs of the working DJ) of course the missing element is EFFECTS..well my guess is this. Pioneer loves hardware and they have all the effects already – in the DJM’s and RMX’s …..no need to add software effects for a while.
Connect your laptop to a DJM or RMX and all of the sudden Rekordbox would be a full DVS for the Pioneer turntables that are coming soon as well as CDJ’s ..They still get to sell the hardware and they get the DVS world for turntable users. The key of course to challenge Traktor or Serato would be the price of a mixer/EFX unit and the tables, but I think many would say that the price of an RMX 500 is pretty good considering what you get. They would need a new 2 channel mixer (and maybe an RMX 250?) with basic good effects to really get the turntable crowd, but a new 2 channel has been a rumor since the discontinuing of the 909 and 707.
I wouldn’t be surprised if Rekordbox 3.1 comes out when the turntables are launched with DVS support and a new 2 channel mixer at that time as well.
What I never liked with Rekordbox was that you couldn’t just point it to your files (perhaps on an external drive) and have it scan them & create a database.
No, you had to “export” your files from one drive to another – and then it created the database. I don’t wanna copy my files – I just need the database!
I was really hoping that RekordBox would just own the gap that they had been filling and hopefully become the Rosetta Stone of DJ software. Translating metadata from one DJ program to another in addition to cue markers would mean that Rekordbox would be the de facto, universal, music database software… this would necessarily make Rekordbox indesposable. Also, it’d be nice to see a smartphone enabled version of Rekordbox as most people have their phones with them more than they do their computers… if they have computers.
Hopefully Pioneer is reading this because that is a great idea/point.
I would do all of my collection work in Rekordbox and use it when there are adequate Rekordbox decks (CDJ2000, 2000nexus, or 900nexus) at the gig but when there is not I would use Traktor. Right now I always use Traktor because it is too much trouble to manage two libraries and not everywhere has proper Rekordbox-friendly CDJs.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15jIvFmKe-w
is there any conflict between this id tagging tracks? eg i use serato to analyse tracks currently but if i used this would it overwrite existing tags? cheers
No. There is no data written to the file itself. It is contained in a separate Rekordbox folder. Same as with Serato.
will it play mp4 video files, at least the sound portion
This article is on my dj worx frontpage since days and I dont see the newer articles. Is this a bug or a feature?
Clear your browser cache. We made some changes to the way DJWORX is configured.
Thanks… that worked. Already thought you became lazy :-)
It’s defenatley a vast improvement on the previous versions , and the duel track feature is awesome . How ever I still have the odd issue where tracks won’t load when linked to cdj2000 nexus and djm900 causing emergency loop , this is not all the time but . Overall it’s a great program and is very accurate now only had to realign two tracks beat grid so far and that’s pretty good considering my collection is 5000 tracks
Downloaded it yesterday and started going with it only for it to crash five times in five minutes and it consistently crashes when I try and do literally anything on it I hate it so much, and I’m using a mbp 15″ mavericks so it can’t be my computer. I’m sticking to the old one. Any hints why this may be the case?