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Importing Audio Files

Learn how to import and manage audio from a range of locations.

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Written by Fleur van der Laan
Updated over 2 weeks ago

One of the first things to do when using DJ.Studio is to import music to mix with!

You can import music into DJ.Studio via two main methods, which are explained in more detail below:

  1. Local files from your hard drive.

  2. Local files from external DJ software.

What Audio File Formats can I use with DJ.Studio?

DJ.Studio is compatible with a range of audio file formats. We are adding new formats all the time.

Currently, DJ.Studio can use the following audio file formats:

  • MP3

  • WAV

  • AIFF

  • FLAC

  • M4A

  • ALAC

  • AIF

  • Vorbis

  • MP2

  • MP4

  • WMA

DJ.Studio uses FFmpeg internally to unpack all file formats other than WAV and MP3. Internally, the apps work with unpacked audio in WAV quality using Float32. In the near future, we give you the option to export your mix as 48Khz or 96Khz. At the moment, it is 44Khz only.

Importing Local Files from a Hard Drive

One of the easiest ways to add songs to DJ.Studio is by importing them from your hard drive.

To import audio files to DJ.Studio from your hard drive, simply:

  1. Create a new mix

  2. The Add Tracks view will automatically be opened, but you can also press the button Add tracks on the left of the middle bar.

  3. Then click Import Local Files in the top left corner of the new window.

  4. A new window will open with on Windows your File Explorer or on Mac the Finder to Locate the audio files you wish to import/

    Alternatively, you can drag and drop your files into the window.

  5. DJ.Studio will now import your audio files. Please wait for the analysis to be completed, then you can start to mix with your tracks.

    Drag and drop tracks to import them.

  6. During the track analysis , DJ.Studio will
    - Analyse the key of the track
    - Analyse the tempo of the track
    - Generate the waveform
    - Create the beatgrid of the whole track

  7. If you have Mixed in Key activated in your DJ.Studio, a second screen will appear which shows the progress of the track analysis via the servers of Mixed in Key, to retrieve
    - the key of the track according to Mixed In Key
    - the energy segments
    - the Mixed in Key cue points.
    Read more about the Mixed in Key integration here.

When the import is finished, you should now see your imported tracks, as well as the analysis information in your DJ mix or Mashup project.
The imported tracks will also become visible in your DJ.Studio library in case you want to add the tracks to other projects at another time.

Importing Local Files Via Integrated DJ Software

DJ.Studio can easily import files and playlists from other DJ software.

The steps are similar for each unique DJ app.

Follow these steps to import music from your external DJ software:

  1. Make sure your software of choice is integrated with DJ.Studio’s library

    1. Open the settings menu

    2. Scroll down to the Library tab

    3. Check the DJ software you want to connect

  2. From the Library view or the Add tracks screen click on your DJ software of preference

  3. You may be prompted to locate the connected software’s storage folder

  4. DJ.Studio will now connect to the software’s library

  5. You should now be able to see your playlists and browse through your libraries from your music library, from within DJ.Studio.

  6. Any tracks can now be used in a playlist.


Note - Apple iTunes M4P-protected files

Apple has m4p files which are Apple-protected files that can not be read from other sources than iTunes. With your Apple Music subscription you are allowed to listen to those files, but because you didn't buy the files ( for example on Beatport), you are not allowed to make mixes with them.
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In the Library > Apple music window, you will see these tracks visualised with a dark red background and the message that Apple Music streaming tracks can't be imported because you first need to buy the tracks before you can import them.

Apple music warning

Red Error messages when importing, playing or analyzing tracks

Tracks can appear in red when there is an issues importing, playing, or analyzing the tracks, depending on the source or platform.

🧱 General Track Issues

  • Track not found at the known file path:
    ​File not found: {{filePath}}

  • Track cannot be read or is broken/corrupted:

    • Could not detect beats

    • Could not read file

    • Invalid or corrupted file

    • Missing audio codex, failed to analyze

    • Could not decode audio

🌐 Streaming track Issues

  • Track is not available for streaming:
    ​This track is not available for Streaming

  • Track has not yet been released (pre-order):
    ​This track has not yet been released, and is not yet available for streaming (Available: {{releaseDate}})

  • User is not logged in to the streaming service:
    ​It seems you're not logged in, please login to use {{scope}} Streaming music.

  • Track is not available in the user’s region (geo-blocked):
    ​This track is not available in your region.

  • Unable to retrieve audio information (Beatport/Beatsource):
    ​Unable to get audio information for track

💽 Platform-Specific Limitations

  • Beatport/Beatsource tracks in Rekordbox (not yet supported):
    ​Beatport Streaming tracks for rekordbox are not supported

  • Samples in Rekordbox collections are not supported:
    ​Samples are not supported for tracks

  • Apple Music – Track is DRM protected:
    ​Apple Music track could not be imported because it is DRM protected.

  • Apple Music – Track is not yet downloaded on the system:
    ​Apple Music streaming track could not be imported, first download the track and then import it.

  • Virtual DJ – Track is not yet downloaded on the system:
    ​Virtual DJ streaming track could not be imported, first download the track and then import it.

🔍 Track Matching & External Sources

  • Track not found on a specific platform or service:
    ​Track could not be found by {{brandName}}

  • Track not found on both Beatport and Beatsource (matchers):
    ​Track not found on Beatsource and Beatport


The Music Library

After you import audio to DJ.Studio, you can also find your tracks in DJ.Studio's music library. You can read more about the Music library in DJ.Studio here
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Frequently Asked Questions about adding tracks

I can't import any more tracks - how can I import more than the track limit?

We have a soft limit of 60 imported tracks to make sure your PC's resources aren't overloaded, however, you can bypass this limit in the options.

  1. Click the Cog icon in the top right corner of the app to open the Settings.

  2. Go to Performance.

  3. Turn Off the 60-track limit.
    Do note, that you will need at least 32GB of RAM to add more than 60 tracks to your mix.

Disable the 60 tracks limit on more powerful machines

Why if I am looking for a song to be included in the DJ Mix, does the audio stop?

DJ.Studio is not build for live mixing, so DJ.Studio can only play one song at the time.

Can I record mixes from my mixer ?

No, it is not possible to record your mixes with your mixes in DJ.Studio.
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