Sync libraries over wifi between devices

[OAlgo]

Brand new Djay Pro user here, and really excited about this change in my life

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Been a DJ for 36 years (last 15 only wedding DJ), changed from scratch live to Traktor almost 20 years ago, and have been with Traktor until now.**

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One of the most important aspects for me is library management and a fast workflow.
Up to now, I´ve used Lexicon to create a new crate or crates for each of my weddings, as well as fixing tags, writing comments, etc. Then I sync to Traktor on my Mac Studio at home, check beatgrids, create cues, etc. Then I sync the folder I have the “new songs”, and the Trakor “collection file” (that has all the beatgrids, cues, playlists, etc) by wifi using Freefilesync to my other 2 macbooks, this way my libraries got synced.**

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Is it possible to do it the same way on Djay Pro? Or is there an easier or better way?
I would also like to sync some of the crates to my ipads, but not all the music, only selected crates. Is this possible?**

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I would prefer not to use any cloud based sync apps, as I don´t want to keep them synced all the time, but only when I want (when I get back from a wedding, or once I´ve finished preparing 3 or 4 weddings). I already had an issue when I deleted by mistake part of my music collection and I forgot that my cloud app would delete it from all my computers.**

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I´ve seen about One Library, but I would prefer not to use USB sticks to move the files around. Not sure if it can be done over wifi though.

I also just ordered a white FLX10, an Inpulse 500, and found an old Reloop Mixtour that I had never used, so also looking forward to playing with new devices, after so many years only with my S4mk3.

TIA!**

[Michael_Wisniewski]

@OAlgo

I´ve used Lexicon to create a new crate or crates for each of my weddings, as well as fixing tags, writing comments, etc. Then I sync to Traktor on my Mac Studio at home, check beatgrids, create cues, etc. Then I sync the folder I have the “new songs”, and the Trakor “collection file” (that has all the beatgrids, cues, playlists, etc) by wifi using Freefilesync to my other 2 macbooks, this way my libraries got synced.**

The same process works with djay Pro.

• sync Lexicon with djay Pro
• copy the djay Pro folder → /Music/djay or file → djay Media Library to the other device.

[Michael_Wisniewski]

@OAlgo

I would also like to sync some of the crates to my ipads, but not all the music, only selected crates. Is this possible?**

Yes. OneLibrary USBs will sync only the crates/playlists you have chosen. Please note: on iOS, USB sync is one-way, but on a Macbook, USB sync works in both directions.

[Michael_Wisniewski]

@OAlgo

I´ve seen about One Library, but I would prefer not to use USB sticks to move the files around. Not sure if it can be done over wifi though.

OneLibrary playlists can be transferred over WIFI using virtual USBs (see post below). Please note, the method only works with Macs. You still need a hardware USB stick for your iPad.

OneLibrary + Virtual USBs (macOS only)

(macOS Only) OneLibrary can can sync djay Pro on two Macs using virtual USBs (no need for a physical USB stick). A virtual USB can be copied over WIFI, email, iCloud, Airdrop etc. To create a virtual USB: In Disk Utility, create a new-blank disk image (.dmg file). This will contain the virtual USB, Format as FAT Master Boot Record. Names can be same or different for the disk image (.dmg file) and virtual USB. Default size is 100MB (can be bigger or smaller) Open the disk image (.dmg file)…

[Slak_Jaw]

Amazing @Michael_Wisniewski, thanks for sharing!

@OAlgo please let me know if this answers your questions.

For more on OneLibrary, please see links below:

OneLibrary | Algoriddim Support

OneLibrary - What is it & how does it work?

What is OneLibrary? For the latest information on OneLibrary, please refer to linked FAQ OneLibrary is a universal DJ library database format developed in close collaboration with AlphaTheta. It is designed to standardise DJ performance data, including playlists, cue points, and beatgrids. This allows DJs to perform seamlessly across different software and hardware ecosystems. With OneLibrary, you can seamlessly move your library between djay, rekordbox, and supported DJ hardware such as CDJ, …

[OAlgo]

Thanks a lot for all your help!
I´m going to try all these over the weekend and will report back

hope you have a great weekend!

[Slak_Jaw]

Hello! It’s been a week since my last reply. I’m going to consider this topic completed for now so I can focus on others. However, please feel free to respond and we can definitely revisit this. Thanks!

[OAlgo]

Sorry I haven´t got back to you yet, but I haven´t gotten around to trying it yet.
Been working on other things and getting my playlists sorted before I start with this.
I´ll get back as soon as I´m on it
Thanks!!!

[Slak_Jaw]

No problem. Sounds good @OAlgo

[OAlgo]

Sorry for the delay, guys!
The copying of the library file to the next device seems to work great, many thanks for that!!

Another couple of questions:
Is there a way to change the location of this file?
Can individual crates/playlists be exported in an m3u file? I used to do this in traktor to export to apple music, to only have my most important playlists on my ipads.
Is there a better way to only sync some playlists to my ipads?

Thanks!

[Slak_Jaw]

No problem @OAlgo. You cannot change the location of the djayMediaLibrary. You can use OneLibrary for individual folders or playlists.