One of the first things to do when using DJ.Studio is to import music to mix with! Otherwise, you’re just mixing thin air…
You can import music into DJ.Studio via three main methods. Each of these methods is explained in more detail below.
Local files from your hard drive.
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
We use ffmpeg internally to unpack all file formats different than WAV and MP3. Internally, we 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:
Create a new mix, making sure to use the 'Local File' version
Click the 'Add Tracks' button from the bottom left corner.
Then click 'Import Local Files' from the top left corner of the new window.
Locate the audio files you wish to import in your file browser (Windows Explorer/Mac Finder)
A new window will appear letting you choose files on your hard drive. Alternatively, you can drag and drop your files into the window.
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.
When you look in the music library, you should now see your imported tracks, as well as the analysis information.
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:
Make sure your software of choice is integrated with DJ.Studio’s library
Open the settings menu
Scroll down to the Library tab
Check any DJ software you want to connect
From the Library view, click on your chosen software from the left panel
You may be prompted to locate the connected software’s storage folder
DJ.Studio will now connect to the software’s library
You should now be able to browse through your libraries from other software, from within DJ.Studio’s browser
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 only be read from any other source 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.
During import, you will see a message like this:
The Music Library
After you import audio to DJ.Studio, the tracks are stored in the music library. You can use the library storage to add tracks to a mix at any time.
Click on the 'Add Tracks' button to open your library:
Here, you will be able to see every track that has been imported into your library.
You can also use it to access tracks that are linked via external 3rd party software.
Click on the '+' icon to add a song to the current mix.
File Storage and Database Management in DJ.Studio
If you're looking to reduce the size of the database folder in DJ.Studio, here’s what you need to know:
DJ.Studio creates a
\Music\DJ.Studio\Cachefolder where stems are stored. This is the only folder you can currently clear to reduce space.The
audio-library-audioDatafolder retains copies of tracks used in projects, which cannot be cleared manually.To manage storage more effectively, you can move the entire database folder to a different drive. After moving it, update the folder's location in DJ.Studio settings to ensure proper functionality.
Make sure the new storage drive is fast and locally accessible. Avoid using network drives, as DJ.Studio requires high-speed file access for optimal performance.
File Storage and Database Management FAQ
Q: How can I reduce the size of the database folder in DJ.Studio?
A: You can clear the \Music\DJ.Studio\Cache folder, which stores stems. However, the audio-library-audioData folder, which contains copies of tracks used in projects, cannot be cleared manually.
Q: Can I move the database folder to a different drive?
A: Yes, you can move the entire database folder to another drive. After doing so, update the folder's location in DJ.Studio settings.
Q: What type of drive should I use for the database?
A: Use a fast and locally accessible drive. Avoid network drives, as DJ.Studio requires high-speed file access for optimal performance.
What Happens To Imported Files?
When you import audio files into DJ.Studio, it makes copies of them in your DJ.Studio directory folder: 'User/music/dj.studio/cache'
If you delete DJ.Studio and need to remove the files from your hard-drive, you can find them here:
User/music/DJ.Studio/cache/database/audio-libraryAudiodata
What happens if I delete songs added to my library, using my PC browser?
Because DJ.Studio doesn’t copy imported audio files, it can cause issues when you delete or move the original folder.
If you delete or move the original audio file, you will notice that the song no longer appears in your music library. This can be fixed by re-importing the audio file.
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.
Click the cog to open the settings.
Turn 'Off' the 60-track limit. Note, that you will need at least 32GB of RAM to add more than 60 tracks to your mix.