{"id":3676,"date":"2024-03-04T22:54:06","date_gmt":"2024-03-04T21:54:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/?p=3676"},"modified":"2024-12-01T23:35:35","modified_gmt":"2024-12-01T22:35:35","slug":"rekordbox-library-database","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/articles\/rekordbox-library-database","title":{"rendered":"Rekordbox database library tutorial"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"simpletoc-title\">Table of Contents<\/h2>\n<style>html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }<\/style><ul class=\"simpletoc-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#what-is-the-rekordbox-database\">What is the Rekordbox database?<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#rekordbox-locations\">Rekordbox locations<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-backup-your-rekordbox-library\">How to backup your Rekordbox library<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-restore-a-rekordbox-backup\">How to restore a Rekordbox backup<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how-do-i-export-rekordbox-collection-xml\">How do I export Rekordbox collection XML?<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#move-database-external-drive\">Move database external drive<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#restore-rekordbox-library-from-usb\">Restore Rekordbox library from USB<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#reset-rekordbox\">Reset Rekordbox<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-delete-rekordbox-library\">How to delete Rekordbox library?<\/a>\n\n\n<ul><li>\n<a href=\"#delete-rekordbox-library-on-windows\">Delete Rekordbox library on Windows<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#delete-rekordbox-library-on-mac\">Delete Rekordbox library on Mac<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li><a href=\"#read-next\">Read next<\/a>\n<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-the-rekordbox-database\">What is the Rekordbox database?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>The Rekordbox library database is the place where Rekordbox stores all its data: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/articles\/rekordbox-beatgrid-tutorial\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">beatgrid info<\/a>, artwork, tempo info, key, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/articles\/rekordbox-track-match\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">track matches<\/a>, related tracks, playlists, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/articles\/rekordbox-intelligent-playlist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">intelligent playlists<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/articles\/pioneer-rekordbox-auto-active-loop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">active loops<\/a>, waveform, rating, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/articles\/rekordbox-my-tag\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">My Tag<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/articles\/rekordbox-memory-cue-point-hot-cue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cue Points, Hot Cues<\/a> etc etc.<br>It does not save individual files, but it can write limited tag data to music files if you choose to do so (tempo, key etc).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The library files are encrypted.<br>If you seek connectivity with third party software, use the Rekordbox XML file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 1.6rem\">Free DJ tips in your inbox?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a bonus gift I will send you a <strong>FREE <\/strong>E-book on how to kick-off your DJ career!<\/p>\n\n\n<!-- MailerLite Universal -->\n<script>\n(function(m,a,i,l,e,r){ m['MailerLiteObject']=e;function f(){\nvar c={ a:arguments,q:[]};var r=this.push(c);return \"number\"!=typeof r?r:f.bind(c.q);}\nf.q=f.q||[];m[e]=m[e]||f.bind(f.q);m[e].q=m[e].q||f.q;r=a.createElement(i);\nvar _=a.getElementsByTagName(i)[0];r.async=1;r.src=l+'?v'+(~~(new Date().getTime()\/1000000));\n_.parentNode.insertBefore(r,_);})(window, document, 'script', 'https:\/\/static.mailerlite.com\/js\/universal.js', 'ml');\n\nvar ml_account = ml('accounts', '1691580', 't0j5q7h5d7', 'load');\n<\/script>\n<!-- End MailerLite Universal -->\n\n<div class=\"ml-form-embed\"\n  data-account=\"1691580:t0j5q7h5d7\"\n  data-form=\"6052713:y7m2e8\">\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"rekordbox-locations\">Rekordbox locations<\/h2>\n\n\n<p><strong>Rekordbox database file location Windows:<\/strong><br><em>c:\\Users\\[USERNAME]\\AppData\\Roaming\\Pioneer\\<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rekordbox database location Mac:<\/strong><br><em>\/Users\/[USERNAME]\/Library\/Pioneer\/<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Default Rekordbox XML file location Windows:<\/strong><br>c:\\Users\\[USERNAME]\\AppData\\Roaming\\Pioneer\\rekordbox\\rekordbox.xml<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Default Rekordbox XML file location Mac:<\/strong><br><em>\/Users\/[USERNAME]\/Library\/Pioneer\/rekordbox\/rekordbox.xml<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Default Rekordbox Backup location Windows:<\/strong> (may be different)<br><em>c:\\Users\\[USERNAME]\\Document<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Default Rekordbox Backup location Mac:<\/strong> (may be different)<br><em>\/Users\/username\/Documents<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-backup-your-rekordbox-library\">How to backup your Rekordbox library<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>1. Choose FILE -&gt; LIBRARY -&gt; BACKUP LIBRARY<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"552\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-make-backup-menu-960x552.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3693\" style=\"width:555px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-make-backup-menu-960x552.webp 960w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-make-backup-menu-300x173.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-make-backup-menu-150x86.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-make-backup-menu-768x442.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-make-backup-menu.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>2. In the nag screen, click on OK<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"211\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-make-backup-long-time.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3694\" style=\"width:308px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-make-backup-long-time.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-make-backup-long-time-300x127.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-make-backup-long-time-150x63.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>3. If you want to include your music in your .zip backup file, choose YES.<br>Including music takes a really long time and makes for HUGE backup files!<br>Personally I would only make backups of your database, and backup your music files separately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"202\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-make-backup-music-also.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3696\" style=\"width:314px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-make-backup-music-also.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-make-backup-music-also-300x121.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-make-backup-music-also-150x61.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Choose your backup location.<br>Personally I would create a &#8220;Rekordbox backups&#8221; folder in your &#8220;Documents&#8221; folder where you store all your Rekordbox backups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-make-backup-choose-location.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3697\" style=\"width:427px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-make-backup-choose-location.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-make-backup-choose-location-300x216.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-make-backup-choose-location-150x108.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-make-backup-choose-location-768x554.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>5. The backup is being made. <br>Generally it takes a really long time and may seem stuck around 3%, but be patient.<br>The progress bar shoots up to well in the 90% all of a sudden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"209\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-make-backup-finished.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3698\" style=\"width:273px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-make-backup-finished.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-make-backup-finished-300x125.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-make-backup-finished-150x63.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>6. Done!<br>You&#8217;ve been a good boy \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 1.6rem\">Rekordbox hard?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t worry, I created a step-by-step video training to teach you <strong>all <\/strong>the ins and outs of Rekordbox.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/course\/rekordbox\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/banner-v1_rekordbox_course.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/banner-v1_rekordbox_course.webp 1080w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/banner-v1_rekordbox_course-300x69.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/banner-v1_rekordbox_course-960x222.webp 960w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/banner-v1_rekordbox_course-150x35.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/banner-v1_rekordbox_course-768x178.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-restore-a-rekordbox-backup\">How to restore a Rekordbox backup<\/h2>\n\n\n<p><strong>Caution: Restoring a Rekordbox backup will undo all the changes you&#8217;ve made to your Rekordbox datase.<\/strong><br>This includes: Cue Points, Hot Cues, changes to beatgrids, created playlists, added tracks etc etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Choose FILE -&gt; LIBRARY -&gt; RESTORE LIBRARY<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"552\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-restore-backup-menu-960x552.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3700\" style=\"width:542px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-restore-backup-menu-960x552.webp 960w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-restore-backup-menu-300x173.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-restore-backup-menu-150x86.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-restore-backup-menu-768x442.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-restore-backup-menu.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>2. In the next dialog Rekordbox warns you that it takes a long time to restore, choose OK<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"237\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-restore-long-time.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3702\" style=\"width:393px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-restore-long-time.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-restore-long-time-300x89.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-restore-long-time-150x44.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-restore-long-time-768x228.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Choose the backup file you want to restore, and click &#8220;OPEN&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"459\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-restore-openfile.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3703\" style=\"width:492px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-restore-openfile.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-restore-openfile-300x172.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-restore-openfile-150x86.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-restore-openfile-768x441.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>4. The backup will be restored. This can take a while.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"229\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-restore-progress.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3704\" style=\"width:245px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-restore-progress.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-restore-progress-300x137.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-restore-progress-150x69.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Once the restoration is complete you will get the following message. Click OK<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"237\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-restore-finished.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3705\" style=\"width:247px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-restore-finished.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-restore-finished-300x142.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-restore-finished-150x71.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>6. Rekordbox will close automatically.<br>7. Start Rekordbox<br>8. Rekordbox will start with your old database<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-do-i-export-rekordbox-collection-xml\">How do I export Rekordbox collection XML?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>To export your Rekordbox collection in XML format:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Make sure you are in the Export-Mode<br>2. Choose FILE -&gt; EXPORT COLLECTION IN XML FORMAT<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"706\" height=\"749\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-xml-export.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3716\" style=\"width:305px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-xml-export.webp 706w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-xml-export-283x300.webp 283w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-xml-export-141x150.webp 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 706px) 100vw, 706px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>3. In the file dialog, you can choose the location of your file<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is also the Rekordbox XML file.<br>This is automatically imported in Rekordbox.<br>You can find its location (and change the location) in the Prefererences screen:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Make sure you are in the Export-Mode<br>2. Go to: FILE -&gt; PREFERENCES<br>3. Go to the tab: ADVANCED<br>4. In the &#8220;rekordbox xml&#8221;-section you can find the location.<br>5. If you want to change this location, click on the BROWSE button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"786\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-xml-preferences-xml-location-786x960.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3717\" style=\"width:362px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-xml-preferences-xml-location-786x960.webp 786w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-xml-preferences-xml-location-245x300.webp 245w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-xml-preferences-xml-location-123x150.webp 123w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-xml-preferences-xml-location-768x938.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-xml-preferences-xml-location.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 786px) 100vw, 786px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"move-database-external-drive\">Move database external drive<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>You can move your database to an external drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I wouldn&#8217;t recommend it, because an external drive is easy to loose and easy to damage.<br>Since your Rekordbox database is your life&#8217;s work (you&#8217;ve put hours and hours in it), all that time would be lost in an instant if something would happen to the drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To move your database to another drive:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Make sure you are in the Export-Mode<br>2. Click on: FILE -&gt; PREFERENCES<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"552\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-move-database-menu-preferences.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3722\" style=\"width:215px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-move-database-menu-preferences.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-move-database-menu-preferences-278x300.webp 278w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-move-database-menu-preferences-139x150.webp 139w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>3. In the Preference-screen: click on the tab &#8220;Advanced&#8221;<br>4. In the section &#8220;Database management&#8221;, click on the button &#8220;Move Database&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"790\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-move-database-button-790x960.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3723\" style=\"width:426px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-move-database-button-790x960.webp 790w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-move-database-button-247x300.webp 247w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-move-database-button-123x150.webp 123w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-move-database-button-768x933.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-move-database-button.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Now click on your current location (in my case: &#8220;C:&#8221;) and select your new drive (in my case: &#8220;F:TEST&#8221;).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"403\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-move-database-select-drive.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3724\" style=\"width:313px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-move-database-select-drive.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-move-database-select-drive-300x242.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-move-database-select-drive-150x121.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>6. Click on the OK-button to confirm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"266\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-move-database-click-ok.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3725\" style=\"width:311px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-move-database-click-ok.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-move-database-click-ok-300x160.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-move-database-click-ok-150x80.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>7. In the warning dialog, click on the OK-button<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"260\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-move-database-long-time.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3726\" style=\"width:311px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-move-database-long-time.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-move-database-long-time-300x156.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-move-database-long-time-150x78.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>8. The database is being moved<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"297\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-move-database-progress.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3727\" style=\"width:314px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-move-database-progress.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-move-database-progress-300x178.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-move-database-progress-150x89.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>9. Done, your database location is moved to another drive.<br>10. Click on the OK-button<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"254\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-move-database-success.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3728\" style=\"width:312px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-move-database-success.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-move-database-success-300x152.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-move-database-success-150x76.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"restore-rekordbox-library-from-usb\">Restore Rekordbox library from USB<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Regretfully Pioneer hid this feature behind a paywall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Right-click on your usb-drive on the left side of the screen<br>2. In the context menu, click &#8220;Device library restoration&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"855\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-restore-from-usb-855x960.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3719\" style=\"width:325px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-restore-from-usb-855x960.webp 855w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-restore-from-usb-267x300.webp 267w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-restore-from-usb-134x150.webp 134w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-restore-from-usb-768x863.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/rekordbox-library-restore-from-usb.webp 908w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 855px) 100vw, 855px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>3. The Device library restoration manager appears<br>4. Select your the backup you want to restore from your USB drive <br>5. Click the button &#8220;Restore to device&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"reset-rekordbox\">Reset Rekordbox<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>You can reset Rekordbox really easily by just deleting the Rekordbox library.<br>The next time you start Rekordbox everything will be like you just started Rekordbox for the first time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step-by-step instructions to delete the library are below:<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-delete-rekordbox-library\">How to delete Rekordbox library?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>You can delete your entire Rekordbox library.<br>This means that everything will be wiped from Rekordbox:<br>1. tracks<br>2. playlists<br>3. analyzed and corrected beatgrids<br>4. login credentials of your Rekordbox account<br>etc. etc. etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The actions below only deletes Rekordbox&#8217;s data, your music files will be untouched when you stored them in a different directory on your computer.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"delete-rekordbox-library-on-windows\">Delete Rekordbox library on Windows<\/h3>\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Make sure you exit Rekordbox<\/strong> <strong>first<\/strong>!<br>2. Navigate to the folder with Explorer: c:\\Users\\[USERNAME]\\AppData\\Roaming\\Pioneer\\<br>3. Select all directories in the Pioneer folder (CTRL-A)<br>4. Right-click on one of the selected directories<br>5. Choose &#8220;Delete&#8221; in the contextual menu<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"746\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/delete-tracks-rekordbox-delete-whole-library-960x746.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3680\" style=\"width:620px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/delete-tracks-rekordbox-delete-whole-library-960x746.webp 960w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/delete-tracks-rekordbox-delete-whole-library-300x233.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/delete-tracks-rekordbox-delete-whole-library-150x117.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/delete-tracks-rekordbox-delete-whole-library-768x597.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/delete-tracks-rekordbox-delete-whole-library.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>6. Start Rekordbox<br>7. Everything is wiped and Rekordbox will ask you for your account details<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"delete-rekordbox-library-on-mac\">Delete Rekordbox library on Mac<\/h3>\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Make sure you exit Rekordbox first!<\/strong><br>2. Navigate to the folder with Explorer: \/Users\/[USERNAME]\/Library\/Pioneer\/<br>3. Select all directories in the Pioneer folder (CMD-A)<br>4. Right-click on one of the selected directories<br>5. Choose &#8220;Delete&#8221;from the contextual menu<br>6. Confirm you want to delete<br>7. Start Rekordbox<br>8. Everything is wiped and Rekordbox will ask you for your account details<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"read-next\">Read next<\/h2>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-deejay-plaza wp-block-embed-deejay-plaza\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"NAv5Gs6bPY\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/articles\/rekordbox-tips\">10 Rekordbox tips that will change your life<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;10 Rekordbox tips that will change your life&#8221; &#8212; DeeJay Plaza\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deejayplaza.com\/en\/articles\/rekordbox-tips\/embed#?secret=oxRZqwSFHh#?secret=NAv5Gs6bPY\" data-secret=\"NAv5Gs6bPY\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What is the Rekordbox database? Rekordbox locations How to backup your Rekordbox library How to restore a Rekordbox backup How do I export Rekordbox collection XML? Move database external drive Restore Rekordbox library from USB Reset Rekordbox How to delete Rekordbox library? 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