How to update/refresh my "Crate Files" To add/update new music?

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If you want to work directly with your local files:

  1. Drag tracks directly from an external drive to My Collection, this will import the tracks. (note: dragging a folder into My Collection, will not create a playlist; it only imports the list of individual tracks in that folder.)
  2. Or create links in My Files to your music folders. This is my preferred method, because a.) links in My Files will update when new files are added and b.) dragging a link from My Files to My Collection will create a playlist AND import the tracks.
    • Finally, in macOS, you can edit metadata in both My Collection and My Files.

Some reasons to use Apple Music (Local Music) with your DJ Library:

  1. Cleanest way to sync your library to an iOS device.
  2. Can backup and restore playlists (.m3u files).

Notes:
In my personal setup, I use all 3 methods, all pointed at a single master library.

  1. My Files has direct links to all my music folders
  2. Apple Music is pointed at all my music folders. It is also where I maintain playlists.
  3. djay Pro is set to automatically update My Collection when it detects new tracks in my music folders
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