DJ.Studio database
DJ.Studio stores its projects, track changes, cache files etc in the DJ.Studio database.
By default the database is installed in your users/user/music/DJ.studio folder
You can check at Settings > Folders where your database is located.
WARNING:
Do not try to install the DJ.Studio folder on an external SSD, as this will substantially negatively impact its performance.
Do not include the DJ.Studio folder in any cloudsync features like iCloud, Dropbox etc.. This can lead to irreparable damage to your mixes and mashups.
How to reduce the size of your DJ.Studio database
Reduce size of DJ.Studio database with 4.1 Disk cleanup tool:
If you have used DJ.Studio 4.0 or lower, you can use the disk cleanup tool, to reduce the size of your dj.studio database.
Previously tracks were copied into the database. With 4.1 DJ.Studio works with files on their original file path location.
Dj.Studio 4.1 contains a disk cleanup tool which will let you safely remove these duplicate files, as long as the original files are still available on your machine at their original file path location.
1. Make a copy of your dj.studio database folder
- Open your Dj.Studio and go to View > Go to data folder
Your finder/explorer will open with a folder showing these subfolders.
Copy the database folder to another location and call it Database_backup
2. Go to Settings > Folders > Disk cleanup > Start cleanup
3. Click Start cleanup
4. The tool will remove all audio files that are still at their original file path location that we noted down when we imported the track in the DJ.Studio database.
5. Open a few of your projects and see if the projects open like expected and if the music still plays.
Reduce size of DJ.Studio database with DJ.Studio 3 and 4.0:
With DJ.Studio 4.0: you can reduce the size of your DJ.Studio database like this:
Stems cache: Clear the \Music\DJ.Studio\Cache folder to remove cached stem separation files. You can also clear the stems cache for individual tracks by right-clicking a track in the Studio and selecting “Clear stems cache.”
Exports: Delete files from the \Music\DJ.Studio\Exports folder. These are your exported mixes and can safely be removed if you have copies elsewhere.
Audio library (audio-library-audioData): Do not manually delete files from this folder — older projects may depend on them. A cleanup tool is planned for DJ.Studio that will safely remove duplicate files. Going forward, tracks added in DJ.Studio 4.1 and later are no longer copied to this folder, so it will not continue to grow.
Move the database: If your drive is running low on space, you can move the entire DJ.Studio database folder to a different drive. After moving, update the location in DJ.Studio at Settings > Folders > Database folder. Make sure the new drive is fast and locally accessible — avoid network drives.
Frequently Asked Questions about File Storage and Database Management
How can I reduce the size of the database folder in DJ.Studio?
You can clear the \Music\DJ.Studio\Cache folder, which stores stems. The audio-library-audioData folder contains copies of tracks that were added to projects in DJ.Studio versions before 4.1. Do not manually delete files from this folder, as older projects may still depend on them. A cleanup tool is planned for DJ.Studio that will safely identify and remove files that are no longer needed because the original files are still available on your machine.
Can I move the database folder to a different drive?
Yes, you can move the entire database folder to another drive. After doing so, go to Settings > Folders > Database folder and select the new location.
WARNING:
Do not try to install the DJ.Studio folder on an external SSD, as this will substantially negatively impact its performance.
Do not include the DJ.Studio folder in any cloudsync features like iCloud, Dropbox etc.. This can lead to irreparable damage to your mixes and mashups.
What type of drive should I use for the database?
Use a fast and locally accessible drive. Avoid network drives, as DJ.Studio requires high-speed file access for optimal performance.
Can I disable the internal DJ.Studio library?
No, it is not possible to disable the internal DJ.Studio library. In DJ.Studio 4.1, we introduced a new system that will:
Stop copying tracks to the database (instead referencing original file locations)
Include a cleanup option to remove duplicate tracks from the database if the original file is still available
Does DJ.Studio still copy all my audio files to the database?
No. Starting with DJ.Studio 4.1, DJ.Studio no longer copies your audio files into its own database folder when you add tracks to a mix or mashup project. Instead, it stores a reference to the original file on your drive. This can save a significant amount of disk space, especially if you have a large music library.
If you have been using DJ.Studio before version 4.1, your database folder (audio-library-audioData) may already contain copies of tracks from older projects. A cleanup tool is available that will let you safely remove these duplicate files, as long as the original files are still available on your machine at their original file path location.
Because DJ.Studio 4.1 references original file locations, it is important not to move or rename your audio files after adding them to a project. If you do move or rename a file and then open the project, DJ.Studio will show a prompt asking you to locate the file at its new location. Simply point it to the correct file to resolve this.
How to make a copy of your DJ.Studio database?
Open your Dj.Studio and go to View > Go to data folder
2. Your finder/explorer will open with a folder showing these subfolders.
3. Copy the database folder to another location and call it Database_backup
