Device library backup Operation Gui Guide
About this manual This manual explains the Device library backup function of rekordbox. Read “rekordbox Introduction” and “Instruction Manual”. rekordbox.com/en/download/#manual • In this manual, the name of buttons and menus displayed on rekordbox are indicated with brackets (e.g. [Restore to device], [Device library management] window). • Please note that depending on the operating system version, web browser settings, etc., operation may differ from the procedures described in this manual.
Contents About this manual .................................................................................................................................................. 2 Introduction................................................................................................................................. 4 About Device library backup .................................................................................................................................. 4 Device library backup........
Introduction About Device library backup When you export music files to a USB storage device, the BPM, key, waveforms, etc. analyzed music files, and management information such as Cues and loops are also exported at the same time. This management information is called “Device library.” If your USB storage device is damaged or lost, the Device library may also be lost. By using the Device library backup, you can back up the Device library in your PC/ Mac or to the cloud storage (Dropbox).
Introduction | Subscription (Upgrading to Professional Plan) Device library backup is available with the subscription Professional Plan. If you subscribed to Free Plan, Core Plan, or Creative Plan, please upgrade to Professional Plan. rekordbox.com/en/plan/ To backup the Device library to the cloud storage, create a Dropbox account. rekordbox.com/en/cloud-unlimited-setup-guide/ | Supported OS Device library backup is supported by macOS and Windows.
Device library backup The management information of the music files (Device library) exported to the USB storage device is backed up in your PC/Mac or to the cloud storage. Note • Only the latest Device library is backed up for each USB storage device, and old backups are deleted. • Music files are not backed up. When restoring the Device library, same music files in the PC/ Mac or cloud storage can be copied and restored.
Device library backup Automatically backing up Device library When the USB storage device is removed from your PC/Mac, the Device library will be automatically backed up. You can set to enable or disable for each USB storage device. On the window appeared when you connect a USB storage device which you have never connected to, select [Yes] or [No]. Changing settings for automatic backup You can change the settings for automatic backup on [Devices] of the tree view.
Device library backup Manually backing up the Device library You can back up the Device library at any time you like. 1 Select [Devices] > the device name from the tree view, and then right-click it. 2 Select [Device library backup] > [Backup now] from the menu screen. Backup starts. Follow the screens.
Device library backup Setting the backup destination of the Device library By operating the [Preferences] window > [Advanced] tab > [Library Sync] tab, you can set the backup destination to your PC/Mac or cloud storage on [Device library]. When you select [Change backup destination to cloud storage], the Device library will back up to the cloud storage. When you do not select it, the Device library will back up to your PC/Mac. Note • It cannot be set in LIGHTING mode.
Device library restoration Restoring the Device library 1 Connect the USB storage device, which you want to restore, to your PC/Mac. 2 Select [Devices] > the device name from the tree view, and then right-click it. 3 Select [Device library restoration] from the menu screen. The [Device library restoration] window appears. 4 Select a Device library to be restored, and then click [Restore to device]. 5 Select [OK]. Restoration starts. Follow the screens.
Device library deletion Deleting the backed up Device library 1 Click [Library] from the [File] menu on the upper screen, and then click [Backed up device library management]. The [Device library management] window appears. 2 Select the Device library to be deleted, click [Delete]. • You can select multiple Device library to delete. • If you click [Select all], all Device library will be selected. • If you click [Clear all], selected Device library will be unselected. 3 Click [OK]. Deletion starts.
Others Troubleshooting Before making inquiries about operations or technical issues, refer to troubleshooting below, or check the [FAQ] on the rekordbox website. rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/device-library-backup-6/ | There is not enough free space on the cloud storage.
Others System requirements The latest information (supported OS, required operating environment, etc.) is available on the rekordbox website. rekordbox.com/en/download/#system Copyright warning To use of rekordbox is restricted with regard to the playing and copying of copyprotected music. • The program may not operate properly if copy-protect encryption data is embedded in recorded media.
