Unlock the KEY to Mixing: Rekordbox's Secret Trick

[@Jacob-Pogicat]

Thanks for the video. Clicking on the second Master button instantly showed the highlighted keys. Ive been using RB for years and i just found this out lol

[@FlorinStefanA]

Looool True that... I was gived up as that option is only on cdj's... :)) Thank you for video and thank you for this comment. This comments pointed out the button as I had the controlles closed and not available on the screen. Cheers and keep the vibe up!!

[@damnjd4061]

thanks, out of the bunch of beginner vids ive watched none has mentioned this

[@ReallyChrisM]

It’s really handy! Thanks for watching :)

[@Jack-om1qw]

Only DJ channel with a decent bit of humour, legend

[@RamiHalimeh]

They key analysis helped Soo muchh!! Thank you!!

[@babijii]

Excellent channel. Great sense of humor

[@chrismurray3198]

Nice video Chris good to learn new things especially for a 44 year old who has just purchased a ddj 800 to go with my vestax turntables 👍

[@furkanhtx]

I feel blessed to have found this video. Well prepared video. Thank you sir!

[@scoto1976]

Thank you for this video. You have solved all my problems. Thank you

[@nathankabat1276]

Love the RB content :) switched from serato last year and have no plans to look back honestly

[@ReallyChrisM]

I’ve been on RB a few years now. Both have their pros and cons but I think once you dig enough RB is the more powerful of the two. Thanks for watching!

[@MyFlyList]

Just took your likes to 300. Well worth it! keep up the useful vids. I have just moved over to recordbox and your vids are really helping. Cheers .

[@grahamwalker2872]

Awesome tips and you explain stuff in a very funny way which makes it easier to understand. I dont see a MASTER button just above the playlist on my version (v6) shown at the timeframe 2:21so i cant get it to do what you have shown. Do i need to change a setting somewhere to see this? Cheers

[@ReallyChrisM]

This can happen if browsing streaming service playlists. Move the tracks to a rekordbox created playlist and it should show up in there 👍🏼

[@grahamwalker2872]

@@ReallyChrisM - YEAH ITS WORKING !! :) - I had to analyse all of the music which was ported into Rekordbox viaTidal. I then had to right click on the track and move it into a playlist and magically the MASTER button appeared. Is there a way of importing music from Tidal straight into the playlist that I have created? Looking forward to watching the next video :) :)

[@92batch]

Exact same thing happened to me.. from tidal .. moved to my rkrbox playlist kabooom.. solved thank you!!!!

[@fredherrera4449]

@@ReallyChrisM Having the same issue Hope this is the fix for me as well. Thanks

[@villyam269]

How do you move it to a rekordbox playlist? @@grahamwalker2872

[@DJMonee727]

YOU ARE HYSTERICAL!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💯💯💯🤣🤣🤣

[@locoxellas]

Did not know about traffic light, thanks!

[@yellowsnake4677]

Thank U so mutch - but i have the Problem that some Tracks its showing 8A and on other Tracks its still Em, Dm and so on - what can i do to get it on really all Tracks ? I analyzed Them multiple times

[@DanWallBeats]

Nice selection there!

[@austinfarmer1794]

I would be interested to hear you take on harmonic mixing!

[@ReallyChrisM]

I like it! But it's certainly not the only way to do a transition. Depends very much on the tracks and vibe you are trying to create

[@helloseago]

Informative and great production glad I found your channel!

[@DISCOTEKED]

love straight forward videos thank you

[@andyrodxguez]

You just saved me a whole bunch of typing thank you

[@andyrodxguez]

How do you analyze all of the tracks though? Because I have to load every one of them in order to change the key. And I did command all and it didn’t analyze it

[@frederick_l]

Hi, I dont know why but I the second "Master" dropdown isnt there, on the left of the list icons.

[@santy8820]

Hey. Same thing is happening with my rekordbox. Did you figure out how to fix it?

[@frederick_l]

@@santy8820 You have to import the Playlist into the collection, than it works.

[@Desmondtututwo]

Great video as usual!

[@Desmondtututwo]

Also would love to hear a video on Harmonic mixing

[@ReallyChrisM]

@@Desmondtututwo many thankyous! It’s on the list 📝

[@LochyScholey]

How do I do this on my decks (xdj rr) will the traffic lights apply once I’ve exported my tracks to my usb or is there a setting on the controller?

[@RecommendedByCelebrities]

Hey Chris, love the vids. The next lerson who asks "describe British humour"..... Question though - is there any way to get these matching tracks highlighted on CDJs or controllers like the XDJ-RX3 or XDJ-XZ? Thanks, Alan

[@rsdsindy]

Heyo, so I found a problem in rekordbox with this feature + My Tags feature. I have all my music on my USB, since I don't have enough space on my notebook, but rekordbox doesn't allow My Tags on USB + setting song to master for Traffic Light settings. Any solution to this other than exporting all my music to my PC?

[@UvinhaVerdeGeladinhaSemCaroço]

Same problem

[@estebanorlandovega]

thank you this helped !!!

[@eightyvijf]

Hey Chris, the 2nd master drop down list at 2:20 is not there for me. Traffic lights also isn't working for me. Can't seem to figure out why not. I was already using alphanumeric to mix but I think it would be great if it lights up, helps a lot with mixing when you're short on time and all that... Great vid btw!

[@ReallyChrisM]

If you are using streaming tracks the master thing will only appear if you copy them to a native RB playlist - hope that helps!

[@itsdomestik]

I have the same issue. I created a playlist on my PC and exported the playlist to an USB drive. I plugged the USB drive into my Laptop which I use with my DDJ FLX4 and I don't see the master drop down list. If I go back to my PC (where I originally created the playlist), I can see the drop down list. So it seems only to work on the computer where you created the playlist.

[@eightyvijf]

This fixed it for me. TY!@@ReallyChrisM

[@chrisallchorne3074]

⁠@@eightyvijfhi Nathan, having the same issue with the master button. How do I change my tracks (SoundCloud) to a native rb playlist. Thanks.

[@patriciohonores]

This is such a good video, thank you brother

[@ReallyChrisM]

You’re welcome!

[@michelosmusic]

I found the key analysis in Rekordbox is not always accurate. From my experience, Mixed In Key is more accurate. Hopefully Pioneer can improve in the future.

[@gashy79]

Same. Always trusted it and the way it named them alphanumeric. Up until now I didn't know you could change that option.

[@ignzdsts_____6107]

love it! but how can I show this stuff on pen-drive playlist, cause on my mac just work on "collection" playlist

[@alxz5854]

when i right click, no "analyse track" button shows up, only "add to collection", "remove fron playlist", "update collection" and "show information"

[@pauldale4359]

Wicked tip bud I jst updated rekord box to 6.6.5 for mac and now my usbs are being found in rekordbox any ideas on how to sort it ?

[@ReallyChrisM]

I’m not too sure unfortunately - you can download and roll back to an old version from the pioneer faq section which might help

[@lucabertolaso2167]

I've an hercules universal dj controller.question about mapping. Can I make it fully work? Including jog wheels?

[@jeffjefferson9885]

Good stuff. A few weeks back before a Halloween party I sent an old friend and former public school music teacher my track list, and asked her to order them in sets of pleasing key progressions. Of course she doesn't know any of this music and as such only reacted to the key listings in the screen shot of my playlist. I re-arranged my set based on her input, and it killed at the party. With your great instruction here, I can now do it on the fly as I add more songs to my sets. Thanks for another 100% useful video. - "JustMusicJeff"

[@ReallyChrisM]

Love this 🔥

[@djmhashelkar]

Thank you ❤

[@rickibe]

First of all many thanks for the video, second for some reason the master button appear on my recordbox, but as soon as I go to my USB device on recordbox isn’t there any more, and I use sync manager to transfer the songs and playlist from the computer to the device, not streaming at all

[@ReallyChrisM]

Yeah as far as i can tell it only seems to appear when browsing local rb created playlists, not sure why 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@lukasprochazka2642]

Great tip man!! Only one question, how accurate is the Analyze Track button?

[@ReallyChrisM]

Works better on some genres than others but normally pretty good!

[@stokley121]

Lot of people using Mixed in Key but that sacrifices Traffic Light from my understanding. Any thoughts on that matter?

[@eilewoo]

What if there isn’t a master button above the playlist? 🤔

[@atalo]

Is this function also possible if you just dj with an usb? All my tracks went through rekordbox first so all info is in the files and shows up but I can't find the option for traffic key? I have the pioneer cdj xz.

[@adammander7108]

So glad I found your channel awesome information, two questions, I’m struggling on what would be a good way to organise my library into folders ie energy, bpm etc just need so idea , I like progressive house and organic house thanks

[@ReallyChrisM]

Thanks! Take a look at this recent video where I go quite in depth on the different ways I used to (and now) organise my library kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaG5oHqwj52ZgaM - hope it helps!

[@aneseed]

Nice mate subscribed… I ain’t got that master button showing above playlist tho….would this be coz I’m using usb sticks tia

[@taaQaa]

Hi, i’m using a usb stick too and have the same problem… i was searching for like hours for nothing …

[@mariaveas7562]

Thank youuuuuu

[@djelgama]

you are amazing

[@kotwanehikwa]

Thank you

[@GadgetsGearCoffee]

I think this is busted on rekordbox 7 cuz this and slip roll highlight on the waveform (fx) both don't show up

[@grayfox4277]

i dont see the traffic light setting in my options

[@DJZukin]

same here

[@Prodbytimo]

same here

[@Sk80sLondon]

just got a pioneer xz, can i sort by bpm and key using usb only? I've been going crazy to know how...plz help

[@SuperShredable]

This features not applicable to usb playlist. Do anyone know how to overcome this?

[@GrizzlyAus]

Only problem is if your library is in Itunes and you mix out of that then it doesnt work.

[@ReallyChrisM]

There's a similar issue if you play directly from streaming services. The best workarounds i've found are either to just create a duplicate playlist in rekordbox with the tracks, or to create a tag for whatever the iTunes playlist is called and then create an intelligent playlist with them and use that instead

[@charlottegrenson4789]

Nice video, however won't show on my USB drive, when playing from there

[@ReallyChrisM]

Nope it only works on local tracks unfortunately

[@mentalformation]

thx bro

[@luistricio4160]

does anyones just not highlight? because mines doenst and i have followed every step

[@stefanbede5861]

I run RB 7.0.4 and I don’t get the traffic lights that is seen in the video. I have followed the instructions.

[@ReallyChrisM]

Usual reason for this is browsing playlists on streaming services-only works on local playlists

[@simonwilson9961]

hey man, cool vid lol just wondering what version of rekordbox this is? no matter what i do, i just cant get the in key tracks to go green???

[@ReallyChrisM]

V6, won’t work on playlists from streaming services which may be your issue

[@Wanderlust_tyger]

@@ReallyChrisM does the current version 7.2 work with streaming services?

[@odyce-5373]

Can you get this on cdjs, rx3s etc?

[@blascobossone5072]

I would love to say this video helped me, but on my rekordbox there’s no second master button anywhere to be found, and I can’t seem to find the solution online, any help?

[@ReallyChrisM]

are you playing from a streaming service?

[@boltaction9387]

I do not get The master to show? In order to check which tacks The master key is matching with. M

[@ReallyChrisM]

If you are browsing a streaming service you need to copy the tracks to a Rekordbox playlist first to see it

[@boltaction9387]

@@ReallyChrisM using tidal and have The tracks inside rekordbox. Strange..

[@ReallyChrisM]

I use tidal too and assuming you have created a new playlist within RB and dragged the tidal tracks into it I don't know why it isn't showing tbh

[@boltaction9387]

@@ReallyChrisM i have used The tunemymusic from Spotify to tidal

[@boltaction9387]

I needed to import The play list. So had it in rekordbox but had not klicked import! Now lets dj!

[@whatevraa]

In my rekordbox the small master button is not visible at all any idea how to make it appear? I have all the other buttons next to it.

[@ReallyChrisM]

I had this issue too when playing directly from streaming playlists. Is that what you are using? You will need to make a Rekordbox playlist to move them into and then it should show up :)

[@whatevraa]

@@ReallyChrisM wow thanku so much man, yeah I have a playlist straight from Beatport... weird that thats an issue lol! Appreciate the answer man!

[@ReallyChrisM]

@@whatevraa Glad it sorted it!

[@rodericklomeli]

Just saw this sweet had the same problem

[@ivelinivanov5998]

Hi, what is the difference between the TF2 and TF3 settings?

[@ReallyChrisM]

I'm not sure what you mean by TF, but if you mean the traffic light settings then it is essentially how 'far' Rekordbox will look for related keys. The bigger the setting, the more matches you will get

[@ivelinivanov5998]

I meant TL (traffic light), my mistake. Thank you!

[@rayrollins6139]

do you know why my key songs do not light up, for example i might be playing something 8A and i can see there is another song 8A or 8B but it doesn't light up... Also can i have this installed onto my usb stick. Many thanks

[@ReallyChrisM]

Most likely you are browsing your playlists directly from the streaming service within rekordbox. Copy them to rekordbox playlists and it should show up :) Not sure what you mean by installing to a USB stick?

[@corneliuskruger8238]

How do i turn on the display key format on XDJ Rx2 , or XDJ xz? Ive been trying to figure out for ages

[@ReallyChrisM]

Ensure you are analysing by key in Rekordbox for when you export to USB. In the browse section on the device there should be an option to view by key. Good luck!

[@Terry-hb6wc]

Has anyone else lived a productive life without key mixing? Just wondering 🤨

[@orik33]

Thank you for the information :) How do I use this trick if I'm playing with cdjs (2000/3000)?

[@ReallyChrisM]

If you are using the cdj's to control rekordbox as midi controllers it's the same...the 3000's have this feature built in I believe - it should be an option in the track filter sections called 'key'. Not sure about the 2000's sorry!

[@orik33]

@@ReallyChrisM I'll check it out, thank you! Happy new year :)))

[@ReallyChrisM]

@@orik33 and to you!

[@avienox]

need content for harmonic mixing

[@MrNYSE]

Does this work with the rx3?

[@jimmythedrum446]

I've analysed my full folder but the info is only showing for half of it, really annoying Any idea why?

[@ReallyChrisM]

Sometimes I find RB gets stuck when analysing loads of files at once. I normally just fire it off again and it gets through the remaining

[@jimmythedrum446]

@@ReallyChrisM it doesn't allow me to click analyse again, for some reason Just seems to only want to analyse half the tracks in a folder Appreciate the reply

[@CLAW504]

Do you know how to do this for record box 7.7? 'cause it won't let me do it. It won't highlight.

[@ReallyChrisM]

is it a streaming service playlist?

[@CLAW504]

@@ReallyChrisM Yes, it is. And for some strange reason it used to do it on the older models of record box, but not the newer version, I guess

[@CLAW504]

I see what I need to do. Maybe I need to copy the streaming list into a regular playlist. It will analyze them and then it will allow me to do it. Makes sense. That's maybe how I get it. I haven't played with pioneers in a while because I have Denon. SE6000 but I still owe my XDJ 1000

[@ReallyChrisM]

@@CLAW504 yeah copying it to a regular playlist is the workaround. Not intuitive at all

[@CLAW504]

@@ReallyChrisM You know, I've been deejaying for 30 something years. I play now at least five times a week in virtual reality, of course. I switch up different genres and my denims rock the. rock. The only thing is. is when you load the latest tracks, none of it is BPM there. It's all out of order and you can't set it like that unless you play them and then it sets it into the hard drive space. And then it remembers it. But I used to be able to just go down the playlist on. record box connected to my X DJ 1000. So just play in key. That way I have more to play with. It just gives me a different way to play. Don't get me wrong, I still Create all of my playlist On Beatport but sometimes I just want to go Free roaming and not play the top 100 and just. ice start going down the list. It won't even let me set the list in your standard Camelot setting. because then I wouldn't need the. cues for suggested keys. I've forgotten the record box keys themselves.

[@Kirchenschlager]

went through all the steps but i dont have the second master button. how do i get this to show up?

[@Kirchenschlager]

after more research, it appears to show up when i use a playlist that is not soundcloud. is there something i have to do to get this to appear on my soundcloud playlist?

[@ReallyChrisM]

It won’t work for streaming playlists you will need to drag them to a RB playlist first

[@henryelectronics]

The Traffic light section does not exist in my settings. Just goes from key display format to colour. Anyone else have this?

[@ReallyChrisM]

Do you have performance mode unlocked?

[@scenesofmotion1]

Yeah same for me and definitely in performance mode

[@PendelSteven]

The only problem with this, is that I want 5A to show as 5A - Cm. Because then I check wether it's Cm or not by playing a Cm. Else I need to remember what the hell the key of 5A is. Just notate both. I've done this ever since I've been using RekorDBox anyhow. This isn't very helpful to me.

[@ReallyChrisM]

The traffic light will still work with standard key notation, sounds like that might work better with your workflow

[@tommyvalenti175]

I use tidal in rekordbox and it still doesn’t display the keys when I’m looking at it

[@ReallyChrisM]

Have the tracks been analysed and key column is active?

[@tommyvalenti175]

@@ReallyChrisM I followed the steps in this video to turn the key column on and analyzed the tracks and it still doesn’t show

[@ReallyChrisM]

And analyse key is turned on alongside bpm in the preferences?

[@chrisallchorne3074]

I don’t have a master button above my tracks. Any ideas??

[@ReallyChrisM]

It won’t appear if you are browsing streaming services. Add tracks to a rekordbox playlist first and it should show

[@djcoyotela]

is there a way to use this when i plug my music from a usb?

[@ReallyChrisM]

As long as it’s in a Rekordbox playlist it should work 👍🏼

[@djcoyotela]

@@ReallyChrisM it is but it seems it only works from collection from my pc/laptop and not from usb devices :( I hoping it works to from my usb

[@jens5h274]

@@djcoyotela Found a solution yet? I have the same problem here..

[@UvinhaVerdeGeladinhaSemCaroço]

Same problem here

[@ronaldvandermeulen4192]

but now you are against key matching right?

[@ReallyChrisM]

Not against, just exploring life without it for a bit

[@Ehdlol]

I love you

[@peggydeluxe]

Why the hell did i buy mixed in Key! 😂

[@Goldeneye181194]

Same 😂

[@sanketnaik6274]

Bro You made life simpler 🤍🌷

[@eilewoo]

What if there isn’t a master button above the playlist? 🤔

[@rainydayvibesss]

Following

[@Niklasfuckinpantschitz]

You're probably not in a playlist but opening your music through the explorer tab in rekordbox

[@benjaminevans9617]

I think it needs to be a playlist? that’s the only time i see it, wish it was always there. If there’s a way i’d love to know.

[@Charmerdark]

Stuck here as well..

[@skinny_7045]

I only see it in playlists in my collection, not in playlists on usbs