FAQ Categories Streaming | rekordbox｜DJ software for professional DJs

Let me know the streaming services supported by rekordbox for iOS.

rekordbox for iOS supports the streaming services shown below.

Apple Music
SoundCloud
TIDAL
Beatport Streaming

(As of March 2025)

Please confirm the support status in each country with each streaming service.

https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/streaming-mobile/#faq-q100057

Are trial subscriptions available for the streaming services?

Yes.
Each streaming service offers a trial subscription.

For the latest information, refer to the website of each service.

(As of March 2025)

https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/streaming-mobile/#faq-q100074

After I logged in to rekordbox for iOS , the account I was using on TIDAL was changed to a different account.

If there is a different rekordbox that you have already logged into using your AlphaTheta account, a single sign-on to rekordbox for iOS will change the TIDAL accounts on any other rekordboxes logged into at a later time to the account being used on TIDAL on the first rekordbox.
Please log back in with the TIDAL account you wish to use.

https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/streaming-mobile/#faq-q100095

How do I log in to TIDAL with my DJ equipment?

Follow the steps below to use single sign-on to log in.
TIDAL can be used without the need to log in on DJ equipment.
*Ensure that you have updated to the latest versions of the compatible DJ equipment firmware and rekordbox for iOS before using.
(１）Log in to rekordbox for iOS with your AlphaTheta account.
(２）Log in to TIDAL on rekordbox for iOS .
(３）Connect a USB or SD device authenticated with rekordbox for Mac/Windows to your DJ equipment.

https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/streaming-mobile/#faq-q100094

What types of file formats are used by streaming services?

The file formats used by each streaming service are as follows:

Apple Music：AAC 256kbps
SoundCloud GO+ : MP3 128kbps、AAC 256kbps
SoundCloud DJ : MP3 128kbps、AAC 256kbps
TIDAL (plan including DJ Extension) : AAC 320kbps、FLAC 44.1kHz 16bit
Beatport Streaming Advanced : AAC 128kbps
Beatport Streaming Professional : AAC 128kbps、AAC 256kbps、FLAC 44.1kHz 16bit

(As of March 2025)

https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/streaming-mobile/#faq-q100060

Are there any potential copyright related issues with playing tracks from a streaming service in a public place or club?

This depends on your contract with the streaming service, as well as on the copyright laws of each country and international conventions.

Please contact each service for details.

https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/streaming-mobile/#faq-q100024

What is SoundCloud Go+/DJ?

SoundCloud Go+/DJ is a subscription streaming service that DJs can use to access the SoundCloud music catalog.

A separate signing up is required to use this service.

For details, refer to the SoundCloud website.

Click here for the SoundCloud FAQ page.

https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/streaming-mobile/#faq-q100017

What is Apple Music ?

Apple Music is a global music streaming service that gives you access to more than 100 million tracks and over 30,000 playlists.
If you join a subscription for Apple Music, you can use it by simply logging in from rekordbox for iOS.
For details, check out the Apple website.
Click here to access the Apple Music FAQ page.

https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/streaming-mobile/#faq-q100098

Which countries can Apple Music be used in?

For the latest information on countries and regions where Apple Music is available, check out the Apple website.

https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/streaming-mobile/#faq-q100099

In what countries can SoundCloud Go+/DJ be used?

For the latest news on supported countries, refer to the SoundCloud website.

https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/streaming-mobile/#faq-q100018

Can I play Apple Music tracks with rekordbox for iOS when I’m offline?

No, they cannot be played offline.

They can only be streamed if playing them on rekordbox for iOS.

https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/streaming-mobile/#faq-q100100

Which plan do I need to subscribe to in order to use Apple Music on rekordbox for iOS?

You can use it if you have signed up for Apple Music.

https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/streaming-mobile/#faq-q100101

Can I play SoundCloud Go+/DJ tracks on rekordbox for iOS offline?

No. This workflow is not supported.

https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/streaming-mobile/#faq-q100020

Are there any functional restrictions when using tracks from Apple Music on rekordbox for iOS?

The following restriction applies when using tracks from Apple Music.

Tracks can't be loaded to connected devices via PRO DJ LINK.

https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/streaming-mobile/#faq-q100102

Are there any functional restrictions when using tracks from SoundCloud on rekordbox for iOS?

The following restriction applies when using tracks from SoundCloud.
- Tracks can't be loaded to connected devices via PRO DJ LINK.

https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/streaming-mobile/#faq-q100021

What file format is used for SoundCloud tracks?

SoundCloud Go+: MP3 128kbps and AAC 256kbps for SoundCloud High Quality streaming.

For details, refer to the SoundCloud website.

https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/streaming-mobile/#faq-q100022

What are Free DJ Playlists of SoundCloud?

Free DJ Playlists of SoundCloud are playlists that can be used for free without logging in. However, the number of available playlists is limited.
For the latest information on countries and regions where SoundCloud is available, check out the SoundCloud website.

https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/streaming-mobile/#faq-q100027

How do I access the tracks on the SoundCloud Free DJ Playlists?

Follow the steps in the below to access the Free DJ Playlists.

https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/streaming-mobile/#faq-q100028

Do you support SoundCloud Go+/DJ High Quality Streaming?

Yes.

High Quality Streaming can be used by selecting [High Quality 256kbps (AAC)] for [Audio Quality].

However, [High Quality 256kbps (AAC)] may not be used to play or analyze certain tracks because the AAC format may not be available depending on the track.

In this case, [128kbps (MP3)] will be used to play and analyze the track.

The Beat Grid and Cue points may also need to be reset due to the possibility of the Beat Grid and Cue points shifting when [Audio Quality] is changed.

https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/streaming-mobile/#faq-q100032

Why doesn’t rekordbox for iOS show some of the tracks displayed on SoundCloud website or app?

The use of certain tracks on SoundCloud by third parties is restricted due to copyright agreements.

These tracks will not be available in rekordbox for iOS.

https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/streaming-mobile/#faq-q100025

Some tracks on SoundCloud are grayed out and I can’t play them. Why?

Some tracks are grayed out because the use of certain tracks on SoundCloud by third parties is restricted due to copyright agreements.
You can't play them, but you can add, delete, and sort them in the playlist.

https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/streaming-mobile/#faq-q100026

The keys of the tracks I imported to rekordbox for iOS are different than what is listed on SoundCloud. Why?

The keys of some tracks provided by SoundCloud may differ from the keys that were analyzed by rekordbox for iOS.

To turn off key analysis in rekordbox for iOS follow the steps in below [Track Analysis Settings].

https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/streaming-mobile/#faq-q100029

The BeatGrids and Cue points shifted when I changed the [Audio Quality] for the streaming service.

The Grids and Cue points of tracks that have been analyzed may shift when the [Audio Quality] is changed.
If the [Audio Quality] has been changed, Cue points will need to be reset after the tracks are reanalyzed.
Also ensure that the [Audio Quality] settings are the same on all the devices synced using Library Sync.
For Beatport Streaming, the [Audio Quality] settings are automatically applied to all the synced devices as long as the same Beatport account is being used on each device.

https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/streaming-mobile/#faq-q100030

Apple Music tracks are not displayed and cannot be played from the rekordbox [Collection], [Playlist], and [Histories] lists.

If you are not logged in to Apple Music, imported Apple Music tracks are not displayed in the rekordbox, [Collection], [Playlist], and [Histories] lists.

Perform [Apple Music] login controls.

You can login from [Settings] > [Streaming services].

https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/streaming-mobile/#faq-q100109

I cannot play tracks on Apple Music from [My Music].

Tracks on Apple Music are protected by Digital Rights Management (DRM), so they cannot be played from [My Music].

Please play them from Apple Music.

https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/streaming-mobile/#faq-q100108

I need to reanalyze the tracks from a streaming service because I changed the [Audio Quality]. What are the steps to reanalyzing the tracks in my collection for each streaming service?

Follow the steps below to reanalyze your tracks.

Open your collection and display the tracks you wish to reanalyze for one of the streaming services you are using.

Then, select all the displayed tracks and perform the reanalysis.

https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/streaming-mobile/#faq-q100031

When I log in using my AlphaTheta account in rekordbox for iOS, I ended up being logged in under a different Apple Account.

AlphaTheta accounts have a single sign-on feature, so the login account may be changed to a different Apple Account if you have logged in to another rekordbox.

To use your AlphaTheta account, log out from Apple Music first and try logging in again using the Apple Account that you want to use.

https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/streaming-mobile/#faq-q100097

Can I play TIDAL tracks with rekordbox for iOS when I’m offline?

Due to TIDAL restrictions, it's not possible to play TIDAL tracks when you're offline.

https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/streaming-mobile/#faq-q100059

Are there any functional restrictions when using tracks from TIDAL on rekordbox for iOS?

The following restriction applies when using tracks from TIDAL.
- Tracks can't be loaded to connected devices via PRO DJ LINK.

https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/streaming-mobile/#faq-q100076

What is Beatport Streaming?

Beatport Streaming is a subscription streaming service that DJs can use to access the Beatport music catalog.
A separate signing up is required to use this service.

For details, refer to the Beatport website.
Click here for the Beatport FAQ page.

*For rekordbox for iOS, while tracks longer than 2 minutes cannot be used, all tracks on Beatport can be used for DJing even without a Beatport subscription.

https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/streaming-mobile/#faq-q100071

Which countries can Beatport Streaming be used in?

For the latest news on supported countries, refer to the Beatport website.

https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/streaming-mobile/#faq-q100072

Can I play Beatport Streaming tracks on rekordbox for iOS even in an offline environment?

No. You cannot play tracks in an offline environment. (As of March 2025)

https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/streaming-mobile/#faq-q100073

Which plan do I need to subscribe to in order to use Beatport Streaming on rekordbox for iOS?

The Advanced plan or Professional plan is required.

*For rekordbox for iOS, while tracks longer than 2 minutes cannot be used, all tracks on Beatport can be used for DJing even without a Beatport subscription.

https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/streaming-mobile/#faq-q100075

Are there any functional restrictions when using tracks from Beatport Streaming on rekordbox for iOS?

The following restriction applies when using tracks from Beatport Streaming.
- Tracks can't be loaded to connected devices via PRO DJ LINK.

https://rekordbox.com/en/support/faq/streaming-mobile/#faq-q100077