How transfer My Collection, including audio files to another device

[nso]

It is a very long standing request from Djay users to be able to manage/sync your library across devices. Search and you will find. Remember vote for the ones that have a vote button.

Here’s one example thread that is currently active:

Syncing My Collection Playlists between Devices

Please add the ability to sync the My Library Playlists between devices. I typically create playlists in My Library on my iPad for playing gigs. I like using My Library because of the powerful filtering options and the fact that I can create playlists that contain tracks that are on my devices and in my streaming services. I always bring my iPhone to gigs as a backup in case there’s an issue with my iPad. However, with the current iCloud implementation only Cue Points and Beatgrids are synced be…

[Derstu]

Thanks @nso
As I have sub-folders within my library I didn’t focus on the playlists so much.
It was just frustrating to see that I lost my analysis and the cue points when I moved an mp3 file into a sub folder. I know that it’s generally syncing the cue-points via the cloud but it doesn’t seem to be able to recognise an identical file in a different location.

[nso]

@Derstu, I feel your pain.

I also have my entire DJ collection on iCloud Drive. It would be so cool if Djay would sync the library database (playlists, meta data, etc) between the devices, and also be able to locate the audio files on iCloud Drive, and download them on demand.

There have been indications from staff, that they are working on it, but apparently it is not entirely simple to implement. Fingers crossed something will be announced soon

[Slak_Jaw]

Hi @Derstu, I’ve merged your new topic with this existing one as they are closely related. Based on my personal experience, I would avoid having your local music stored in iCloud. I have found that this service sometimes seems to randomly remove downloaded music from devices. Again from my personal experience, I recommend that you use iTunes/Music on your laptop to manage your local music and playlists and then sync that music to your iOS devices by connecting them to your laptop. Please also read through the discussion above for some more helpful tips.

[djqueenvic]

iPhone 15
Djay pro 5.2.1
Windows 10
iPad 12.9 3rd gen
Hey @Slak_Jaw bit of a mess, but can I transfer my djay pro playlists from iPhone 15 pro to pc, and then pc to iPad 12.9 3rd gen?

[Slak_Jaw]

Hi @djqueenvic, it’s easier to go direct from iPhone to iPad by simply copying the djay Media Library database using the Files App. I have had mixed results when trying to use the same database on Windows as the file name and extension are different. So I wouldn’t recommend this.

[djqueenvic]

Hi @Slak_Jaw i tried iPhone to iPad, but it didn’t work.

[djqueenvic]

Could you maybe bullet point each step @Slak_Jaw

[djqueenvic]

Have just tried an air drop but comes up with error Could not be completed ossstatus error 2003334207 @Slak_Jaw

[Slak_Jaw]

Hi @djqueenvic, first of all, please note that this is not an officially supported workflow by Algoriddim. This is just what I personally use. So please proceed at your own risk.

Make sure you close djay on both devices first.

1. I make regular backups of my Master djay Media Library database to an external drive and to my iCloud drive. This way if I make a mistake or something happens to my device, I can still recover my database.
2. I also use the Files App and make a Master djay Media Library folder on my iCloud Drive.
3. Let’s assume that your iPhone has the most up to date Master djay Media Library.
4. Within the Files App, navigate to On My iPhone>djay>User Data.
5. Press the 3 blue dots at the top right of the screen, …, choose the Select option in the menu and select the djay Media Library file.
6. At the bottom of the page select the Folder Icon to Copy the database to the iCloud Drive folder you created in Step 2. If prompted, select the Replace option to overwrite the older database in iCloud. This ensures that the file name stays exactly the same.
7. Next, open the Files App on your iPad and navigate to the Master djay Media Library folder on your iCloud Drive.
8. Now use the blue Select command near the top right of the page to select your Master djay Media Library file and choose the blue Move command at the bottom of the page.
9. In the next window, select On My iPad>djay>User Data then press the blue Copy button at the top right.
10. When prompted, again choose Replace to overwrite your old database with the new one. It’s important to use the replace option so that the database file name remains exactly the same as this is what djay will be looking for.

I hope that helps!

[djqueenvic]

Thanks so much again for your attentive service @Slak_Jaw Will check asap

[Slak_Jaw]

You’re welcome @djqueenvic

[djqueenvic]

Hey @Slak_Jaw unfortunately at the last hurdle it didn’t work. Think I’m going to have to start making playlists in iTunes instead. At least that way any device connected to my account can have the same playlists.

[Slak_Jaw]

Hi @djqueenvic, do you have a Beta version of djay running on your device via TestFlight?

[djqueenvic]

Not sure what TestFlight is @Slak_Jaw

[Slak_Jaw]

@djqueenvic if you don’t know what the TestFlight App is, then you are likely not beta testing. I’m not sure what else to suggest to you. I’ve been using the process as described above with no issues for many years now.

[rikarora]

How do I transfer my library (cue points, Tidal track information e.g. BPMs etc.) from Mac (DJ Pro 2) to Windows DJ Pro? Please help!

[Slak_Jaw]

Hi @rikarora, I’ve merged your new topic with this existing one. Please see above and let me know if that helps. Thanks!