rekordbox Pioneer Dj Cloud Direct Play Instruction Manual

rekordbox Pioneer Dj Cloud Direct Play

Product Information

Specifications

• Product Name: rekordbox CloudDirectPlay
• Supported Platforms: Mac, Windows
• Cloud Storage Service: Dropbox (as of September 2023)
• Internet Speed Recommendation: 20 Mbps or higher for download

About this manual
This manual explains about rekordbox CloudDirectPlay. Read “rekordbox Introduction” and “Instruction Manual” for instructions on rekordbox in general. rekordbox.com/en/download/#manual

• In this manual, the name of buttons and menus displayed on rekordbox are indicated with brackets (e.g. [BPM], [Collection] window).
• Please note that depending on the operating system version, web browser settings, etc., operation may differ from the procedures described in this manual.
• Please note that the language on the rekordbox screen described in this manual may differ from the language on your screen.
• Please note that the specifications, design, etc. of rekordbox may be modified without notice and may differ from the descriptions in this manual.

Introduction **

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About CloudDirectPlay
CloudDirectPlay is a feature that allows you to download music files uploaded to a cloud storage service and play them on supported DJ equipment. By using a cloud storage for uploading music files, you can access and play them on various devices such as your PC/Mac, mobile devices, or compatible DJ equipment. To upload music files to cloud storage, you can use the Cloud Library Sync function. For more information on Cloud Library Sync, please refer to the Cloud Library Sync Operation Guide available at rekordbox.com/manual/. To check if your DJ equipment is compatible with CloudDirectPlay, please refer to the FAQ section at rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/clouddirect-6/#faq-q600150. When using CloudDirectPlay, you can download a music file uploaded to the cloud storage to supported DJ equipment, and then you can play it. To upload a music file to cloud storage, use the Cloud Library Sync function. By using a cloud storage for uploading music files, you can download and play them on your PC/Mac, mobile devices, or compatible DJ equipment. For Cloud Library Sync, refer to Cloud Library Sync Operation Guide. rekordbox.com/manual/ For an overview, refer to the Features page on rekordbox.com. For CloudDirectPlay compatible DJ equipment, refer to the FAQ. rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/clouddirect-6/#faq-q600150

rekordbox version
To use CloudDirectPlay, install the latest version of rekordbox.

Subscription
CloudDirectPlay is available with any plan including with Free plan. For details about plans, refer to the Plan page on rekordbox.com.
rekordbox.com/en/plan/

Cloud storage service
CloudDirectPlay uses a cloud storage service used for Cloud Library Sync. CloudDirectPlay supports Dropbox. (As of September 2023) For more details, refer to Cloud Library Sync Operation Guide.
rekordbox.com/manual/

Internet speed
The time required for library synchronization and music file download varies greatly depending on the strength of your Internet connection. With CloudDirectPlay an Internet speed of 20 Mbps or higher is recommended for download.

Individual use
With CloudDirectPlay individuals can use the same library on multiple PC/Mac, mobile devices, and DJ equipment but multiple people cannot share the same library.

Product Usage Instructions

Installing rekordbox
To use CloudDirectPlay, you need to install the latest version of rekordbox. Follow these steps:

1. Visit the rekordbox website at rekordbox.com.
2. Navigate to the download section.
3. Select the appropriate version for your operating system (Mac or Windows).
4. Download and run the installer.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

Using CloudDirectPlay

1. On rekordbox for Mac/Windows, click [MY PAGE] in the upper-right corner of the screen to open the [MY PAGE] window.
2. Click the [CLOUD] tab. Check that [Sync library to another device] of [Cloud Library Sync] is turned on.
3. Turn on [Using device authentication] of [DJ equipment linkage].
4. Turn on [Use rekordbox CloudDirectPlay] of [DJ equipment linkage].

On the cloud server, the library conversion will begin.

To use CloudDirectPlay and play music files on your supported DJ equipment, follow these steps:

1. Ensure that you have an authenticated device for CloudDirectPlay. If not, refer to the next section for device authentication instructions.
2. On your DJ equipment, navigate to the CloudDirectPlay menu or section.
3. Select the cloud storage service you are using (e.g.,Dropbox).
4. Enter your cloud storage account credentials (username and password) to sign in.
5. Browse and select the music file you want to download and play.
6. Once the download is complete, you can now play the music file on your DJ equipment.

Note

• The library conversion may take time according to the number of music files in the library.
• If a library conversion error occurs, [Use rekordbox CloudDirectPlay] will be automatically turned off. If the library conversion error occurs repeatedly, please contact the support from rekordbox.com.
• When [Use rekordbox CloudDirectPlay] is turned off, the authentication of all devices in the same account will be canceled.
• When [Use rekordbox CloudDirectPlay] is tuned off and then back on, the library conversion will begin again.

About an Authenticated Device for CloudDirectPlay

An authenticated device is required to use CloudDirectPlay. To authenticate a device, follow these steps:

1. Visit the rekordbox website at rekordbox.com.
2. Sign in to your rekordbox account.
3. Navigate to the device authentication section.
4. Follow the provided instructions to authenticate your device.

To download and play music files on DJ equipment supporting CloudDirectPlay, an authenticated device (USB storage device or SD memory card) is required. Connect the device to your PC/Mac and click the authentication button to use the device as an authenticated device for CloudDirecPlay.

To authenticate the device

1. Click the authentication button on the right of the device name in the tree view.

When the device has been authenticated, the authentication button will change to (authenticated icon).

To cancel the device authentication
Click again to cancel the authentication.

Note

• If you have multiple accounts: Switch the account to the account that authenticated the device, then cancel the authentication.
• If the account belongs to someone else: Cancel the authentication with connecting the device to the PC/Mac of that account or cancel the authentication on the website from the PC/Mac of that account.

Canceling Device Authentication on the Website

If you need to cancel the device authentication for CloudDirectPlay, you can do so by following these steps:

1. Visit the rekordbox website at rekordbox.com.
2. Sign in to your rekordbox account.
3. Navigate to the device authentication section.
4. Follow the provided instructions to cancel the device authentication.

You can cancel the authentication on the website, such as if you lose your device.

1. On rekordbox for Mac/Windows, click [MY PAGE] in the upper-right corner of the screen to open the [MY PAGE] window.
2. Click the [CLOUD] tab.
3. Turn on [If you’ve lost an authenticated device].

The website appears on the browser. Cancel the authorization on the website.

Note

• You cannot cancel the authorization with another account. It is necessary to switch the account before the cancelation.

Compatible DJ equipment

Using CloudDirectPlay compatible DJ equipment
To use CloudDirectPlay on DJ equipment, connect the PRO DJ LINK network to the Internet and use the device authenticated on rekordbox. For the authenticated device, see “About an authenticated device for CloudDirectPlay” (page 8). For CloudDirectPlay compatible DJ equipment, refer to the FAQ. rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/clouddirect-6/#faq-q600150
The illustrations and operating procedures in this chapter are examples of the CDJ-3000.

Note

• To use multiple PRO DJ LINK networks in a large place, use a network router for each PRO DJ LINK network and divide the area.

Cheking the Internet connection
When Cloud Direct Play is available, the Internet connection icon is displayed on the [SOURCE] display as shown below.

If the Internet connection icon is grayed out as , Cloud Direct Play is not available. Check the Internet connection.

Logging in to Cloud Direct Play

1. Insert the device authenticated for Cloud Direct Play to DJ equipment. When a valid authenticated device is inserted, it will be added as a source on the [SOURCE] display.
2. Click [LOG IN] in the information area of the [SOURCE] display.

Cloud Direct Play will be available.

To log out of Cloud Direct Play
To cancel Cloud Direct Play, click [LOG OUT] in the information area of the [SOURCE] display.

Using music files of CloudDirectPlay

When you select an item of CloudDirectPlay on the [SOURCE] display, you can use music files uploaded on the cloud from the browse screen. To download a music file to DJ equipment, it takes time according to the Internet speed. The download progress is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

Note

• Some of the playback functions can be used only with music files being loaded from CloudDirectPlay.
  CUE
  HOT CUE

• The following functions cannot be used because a music file is downloaded one by one from the TRACK list.
  TRACK SEARCH
  PLAYMODE(CONTINUE)

• Following functions cannot be used on CloudDirectPlay.
  TOUCH PREVIEW
  HOT CUE BANK
  INTELLIGENT PLAYLIST

• While using CloudDirectPlay, track information changed on other CloudDirectPlay or Cloud Library Sync with the same account cannot be reflected. To update with changes, log out from CloudDirecPlay, and then log in again.

Troubleshooting

Before making inquiries about operations or technical issues, refer to troubleshooting below, or check the [FAQ] for each DJ equipment/rekordbox.

Music files cannot be displayed or loaded.
On the supported DJ equipment, the music files may not be displayed on the screen or may not be loaded. There are possible causes as follows.

Cloud Sync is incomplete
If the Cloud Library Sync between rekordbox for Mac/Windows or rekordbox for iOS/Android and the library in the cloud has not finished, the music file will not be displayed on the browse screen. Wait for the sync to finish, then the music file should display.

The music file has not been uploaded to Dropbox
Only music files that you have uploaded to Dropbox will be displayed on the browse screen. If the upload is not complete, the music file cannot be loaded. Upload the music files you want to use to Dropbox beforehand, then use them once the upload is complete. You can upload with rekordbox for Mac/Windows or rekordbox for iOS/Android.

Impact of Dropbox maintenance or failure
When Dropbox is undergoing maintenance or experiencing problems, music files cannot be loaded. Try again when Dropbox is back online. You can check the status of these issues on the Dropbox website.
https://status.dropbox.com/

The USB storage device or SD memory card does not have enough space.
When using Cloud Direct Play, rekordbox temporarily stores audio files downloaded from Dropbox onto a USB storage device or SD memory card. So, the required free space depends on the number and size of the downloaded files. The approximate size of an audio file for one track is shown below. It varies depending on the length of the track and the file format though.

• MP3 format: 12 MB (6-minute track at 320 kbps bit rate)
• WAV format: 66 MB (6-minute track with CD quality)

Trademarks and licenses

• rekordbox™ is a trademark or registered trademark of AlphaTheta Corporation.
• Dropbox is a trademark or registered trademark of Dropbox, Inc.
• Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.
• Mac and macOS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions.
• iOS is a trademark containing Cisco trademark signs in the U.S. and other countries.
• Android is a trademark or registered trademark of Google LLC.

Other product, technology and company names, etc. mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
© 2021 AlphaTheta Corporation.

FAQ

1. Q: What versions of rekordbox are compatible with Cloud Direct Play?
   A: To use Cloud Direct Play, you need to install the latest version of rekordbox.

2. Q: Is Cloud Direct Play available for free?
   A: Yes, CloudDirectPlay is available with any plan, including the Free plan. For more details about plans, please refer to the Plan page on rekordbox.com.

3. Q: Which cloud storage services are supported by Cloud Direct Play?
   A: CloudDirectPlay currently supports Dropbox as the cloud storage service. For more details, please refer to the Cloud Library Sync Operation Guide available at rekordbox.com/manual/.

4. Q: What internet speed is recommended for download with Cloud Direct Play?
   A: An internet speed of 20 Mbps or higher is recommended for download when using Cloud Direct Play.

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