Cloud sync: Synchronize your library over dropbox to access it anywhere.Here are the additional options that can be unlocked with a monthly plan: Please note that this is really unnecessary as all the main features linked to your hardware are unlocked. Indeed, even if you have a DDJ-400, you may subscribe to unlock additional options. Pioneer has hopefully provided a complete list here.Īnother reason to subscribe to a monthly plan is to unlock additional features not available with a “hardware unlocked” device. However not all controllers can work with Rekordbox, so that’s important to check if it is compatible with it. But if you still wish to do, that’s possible against a subscription. The DDJ-SX does not have the “hardware unlock”, so using Rekordbox with it is not free. For instance, the DDJ-SX can work with Rekordbox if you subscribe to a monthly plan. Indeed, Rekordbox can work with devices made for Serato. If your device is not in the list of controllers presented above, then purchasing Rekordbox may be an option. You don’t need to buy a license for any controller made for rekordbox, DDJ-400 included. In other words, it does not “hardware unlock” Rekordbox 6.ĭo I need to pay a license for Rekordbox? If you still cannot use the record function, that may mean your controller is unsupported.
Manually deinstall the drivers and redo the procedure may sometimes help. For other DDJs, the drivers can be downloaded here: drivers from. The DDJ-400 drivers are supposed to be installed automatically when connected to a computer. Indeed, if the drivers are not installed properly, there is no way for Rekordbox to recognize that the connected controller is indeed a supported DDJ. If not, that does not mean you need to buy a license but that your drivers may not be installed properly. If you can use it, that means Rekordbox did recognize your controller. This option is locked on the free version of Rekordbox. If you are wondering if your Rekordbox is properly unlocked, just check you can use the record feature. Moreover, the old version does not provide additional features.
There is no reason to install Rekordbox 5 instead, this version is no longer supported.
In other words, the license key provided with your controller is now useless with Rekordbox 6.
I cover the different subscription plans in another paragraph. The subscription plans unlock additional features such as cloud functionalities that very few people need.
Indeed, the software is “hardware unlocked”, meaning the paid options will automatically be unlocked when the controller is connected to the computer.Įven if Rekordbox encourages you to purchase a subscription plan, this is not necessary. The DDJ does not require a license key with Rekordbox 6. The license key shipped with your DDJ-400 was for the previous version of the software, Rekordbox 5. I am starting with the most asked question: How do I active my Rekordbox with DDJ-400? This is very frequent because the DDJ-400 comes with a license key and many people are confused about where to put it. How do I activate my Rekordbox with DDJ-400 or other DDJs?