Do you NEED to subscribe to Rekordbox DJ?

In this video, I talk in detail about Rekordbox subscriptions, in particular all the features which you can potentially access for FREE! Hopefully this will answer the question....do you need to actually subscribe to Rekordbox?

[@djkarlthomas]

This video was produced and went live JUST BEFORE rekordbox 7 was launched- these comments apply to rekordbox 6. I am unsure on rekordbox 7!

[@carlostevens1]

HI yes im using 7

[@Gaz992ts]

This video is exactly what I was looking for. Just last night I was searching for a video explaining the differences in plans. Thank you Karl !

[@djkarlthomas]

Glad it was helpful. Thank you for watching

[@BarellRider]

Thx for all the infos :) coming straight from production side, i didnt know what the ecosystem's like w hardware and soft

[@djkarlthomas]

Glad it was useful! Thank you for watching

[@maniatiksyadid171]

I would like to know if paying the creative subscription and activating the vocal option in the analysis also transfers that vocal analysis to the waveform of my opus quad

[@maniatiksyadid171]

Likewise, I would like to know if more effects are transferred to my opus when paying by plan

[@onlyme1210]

I use Interface 2 for DVS which is a hardware unlock device. However it looks like I need to pay for the Core subscription for this to work on Rekordbox 7. I only mix music for my own enjoyment so will stick with version 6. I guess newbies will get stung to have version 7. The creative package is interesting to edit tracks, but £21 a month is costly when mixing is just for fun..

[@mattbarnes6341]

This was informative thanks haven’t touched decks since I had vinyl serato scratch live back in the day haha getting a flx10

[@djkarlthomas]

Nice one mate glad it was useful! Loved scratch live back in the day!

[@markhunt1813]

I wish i could just get a set up that analyzes the track from usb without the internet or rekordbox. Think record crates and turn tables, Plug in the usb, the controller analyzes, you dj. Is this even possible?

[@djkarlthomas]

I think denon can do this . Not pioneer

[@daantjepaal]

ty this told me exactly what i wanted to know :)

[@djkarlthomas]

Glad it was useful!!!

[@MTVoperator]

I operate XDJ 700 via USB at a community radio station. I prepare my list at home using the 6.8.5 version of Rekordbox; same as over there. Would I need to get on a subscription plan if I use Rekordbox 7?

[@djkarlthomas]

So you export to USB? In that case no as export mode is still free….

[@MTVoperator]

Thanks friend!

[@darkoburic8308]

Mate i use traktor 3 and i want to try rx3 . I can download recordbox and only anylise music,put it on usb and play it on rx3 ?

[@djkarlthomas]

Yep- exactly what export mode is for and that’s free

[@Garrin1977]

In performance mode why would you not get some of the effects. You are stil using the controller which has all of the effects on it. So confused

[@djkarlthomas]

All depends on what controller you are using. For controllers with the effects in the mixer you are fine however more entry level ones like the FLX-4 you are purely reliant on the software

[@djhoneykr]

If I connect DDJ-FLX4 to the Recordbox 7, does the recording function require payment in performance mode?

[@djkarlthomas]

It shouldn’t do- in rekordbox 6 this feature unlocks in hardware unlock mode

[@kevinnyamongo4029]

I also have the Ddj flx 4 but not able to record.. How do i unlock it?

[@djkarlthomas]

I simply open the record tab with the controller connected and hit record! It should work

[@user-emharris]

Im running catalina on mg mac, can i even install rekordbox?

[@djkarlthomas]

Check the tech specs on the rekordbox website for minimum requirements

[@Glockex]

Can’t I just register and use my rekordbox account without a device being connected to my laptop.

[@djkarlthomas]

You can for export mode

[@stebrown9664]

Are you sure about recording and sharing mixes. This is not checked in the list of what you get for the free + cloud package.

[@djkarlthomas]

I have never paid for rekordbox and if you watch my tutorials on the FLX-4 all the audio for the videos is recorded on rekordbox. If you are using a hardware unlock device then you can record.

[@raverevsreps6913]

Why my rekordbox free in my mac is no sound output when i plug in the cdj3000 and djm a9. it can read the tracks but no sound output? Do i need to purchase rekordbox? Thanks in advance

[@TommaurerMaurer]

Probably more about downloading drivers for dj’s a9.

[@djkarlthomas]

I would agree. This will be to do with the drivers and settings within rekordbox I think.

[@TommaurerMaurer]

Check to see your output in the settings also. It’s not just plug and play.

[@fractalbender]

definitely something settings related

[@bobgomez1404]

So you need to pay to record what your mixing

[@djkarlthomas]

If you have a hardware unlock device…no.

[@bobgomez1404]

@@djkarlthomas oh I don’t. Only have my MacBook so I would have to pay

[@vyrisss]

should i use this instead of virtual dj ?

[@djkarlthomas]

Only you can answer that question. If it meets all your requirements and you have done your research to ensure that all the features are what you want then go for it!

[@JimmyiPad]

Can the free version use all 4 decks ?

[@bobgomez1404]

@@JimmyiPad I payed and am able to use 4 decks but it’s about to end in a week or so I will let you know

[@edcoward1011]

TRAKTOR FTW

[@carlostevens1]

Hey mate please can you he;p as ive bougth a mixer then registered it but when i installed rekordbox it gave me a trial version is there a way i can change that and move it off trial thanks

[@djkarlthomas]

When you plug in the device while rekordbox is open it should prompt you to link rekordbox with that device changing the free trial icon in the top right to free plus. It must be a hardware unlock device to do this.

[@carlostevens1]

@@djkarlthomas hey i will give it a try and see thank you

[@carlostevens1]

@@djkarlthomas i did try that and nothing

[@djkarlthomas]

@@carlostevens1 is your mixer a hardware unlock device? Only the ones listed in the list (link in description) are supported in this way

[@carlostevens1]

@@djkarlthomas yes im shore i saw it there its the DDJ-400

[@chappie505ec]

Excellent video of

[@chappie505ec]

, I wish there were more help videos on this stuff, and a phone number to reach someone live. So I went digital in 2019-20 from analog. The translation was hard for me because I didn’t understand what the heck I’m doing with computers sometimes. So I decided to buy ddj-400 and in 2022 I got a new phone number, moved and had controller and MacBook stolen 😢. Since I have rek dvs 2 ddj-xp2 and djm 600 Well I can’t seem to figure out what happened to me!?

[@chappie505ec]

I had been paying for rek box and SoundCloud for years and recently been double charged one time tried to triple charge me. So I’m getting ready to pop 300$ on rek pro subscription and then I looked at my account and, last payment was 2022 and it’s almost 2025. I haven’t paid yet because now alpha is stating that any deleted account will expell your account and can not be charged

[@dant006]

is it also free for Ddj 800 ?

[@djkarlthomas]

Have a look on the list of hardware unlock devices on the rekordbox website

[@Olyndr]

DUAL will not work without a subscription. and this is convenient. Just FYI

[@djkarlthomas]

On rekordbox 7. This video refers to rekordbox 6…update video coming soon.

[@petrfila339]

Man, praising Pioneer for keeping track analysis for free is ridiculous.

[@djkarlthomas]

Not praising them, just stating facts in terms of what you get for free and what you pay for in rekordbox 6.

[@sevsekjoze6251]

No thanks pioneer, I had an XDJ-RX3 on order but I canceled it and I'll take the denon instead.

[@darnwarn]

The stems still suck. Disappointed. Going back to Serato. I'll be back when they got it sorted. Pissed . I was hyped on the advert for 7 thennnnn. If you don't use stems then it's dope f.r. ✌️

[@djkarlthomas]

Yep unfortunately they haven’t touched stems yet! Hopefully soon! Thanks for watching!

[@killedpatrick]

Like you said, I only ever used free rekordbox to load USBs for playing out as every venue has pioneer cdjs. Other than that I just drag and drop into cdjs via link mode. It’s always been solid and stable to use like that But I’m lucky that I don’t have to use a Rekordbox Controller and are forced to use it in performance mode.

[@djkarlthomas]

Nice one! Exactly the same as me! Thank you for watching

[@DJP-Love-ct84]

Question were do you get the ulock code

[@djkarlthomas]

What code?