Can You Use Amazon Music with Rekordbox? (2026 DJ Guide)

Part 1. Use Amazon Music with Rekordbox? Anything You Need to Know

As mentioned earlier, you cannot connect Rekordbox to Amazon Music directly due to platform limitations and the lack of native support. However, you can still use Amazon Music in Rekordbox by converting tracks into Rekordbox-compatible local audio files.

Once converted, these files can be imported into Rekordbox just like any standard music library. From there, you can analyze BPM and key information, create playlists, set cue points, and build complete DJ sets - just as you would with tracks purchased from traditional DJ platforms.

The Compatibility Gap

Unlike services such as Spotify, TIDAL, SoundCloud, Apple Music, Beatport Streaming, and Beatsource, Amazon Music is not available in Rekordbox's source panel. Even if native integration were introduced, streaming tracks would still be subject to strict DRM protection and platform limitations.

Take SoundCloud or TIDAL as examples: both offer dedicated DJ integrations that are compatible with Rekordbox and allow users to cache tracks for offline mixing. However, due to copyright protection and licensing restrictions, these cached files remain locked within Rekordbox. They cannot be recorded, extracted, or exported for external use.

Amazon Music follows a similar restriction model, and the same limitation applies in practice. Even when tracks can be accessed through authorized channels, they are not available as portable audio files for full DJ library management. This creates a fundamental gap between streaming access and true file ownership, which is essential for professional DJ workflows.

The Professional Workaround

To bridge this gap, DJs must rely on specialized third-party software - often referred to as an Amazon Music converter. These utilities allow subscribers to download their playlists locally and strip away the restrictive DRM layer, converting the stream to standard, open-source audio formats such as MP3, WAV, or FLAC. Some of them can export or download songs or playlists from Amazon Music losslessly, which we'll show you in detail in the next part.

Once converted into standard local audio files, these tracks can be imported into your Rekordbox collection. Because they reside permanently on your hard drive, Rekordbox treats them exactly like digital tracks purchased from Beatport, Bandcamp, iTunes or Amazon Music Digital Store.

Why Some DJs Still Prefer Amazon Music

Despite the integration limitations, Amazon Music remains popular among DJs for several reasons:

• A catalog containing over 100 million tracks
• High-definition (HD) and Ultra HD audio quality
• Extensive mainstream and commercial music coverage
• Existing playlists already built inside Amazon Music
• Inclusion with Amazon Prime benefits in some regions

For DJs who already manage their music discovery through Amazon Music, converting tracks for Rekordbox can be more convenient than rebuilding entire libraries elsewhere.

Part 2. How to Download Amazon Music Playlist for Rekordbox (Lossless)

Now that we understand the compatibility gap between Rekordbox and Amazon Music, it's time to explore how to actually make Amazon Music usable in your DJ workflow.

Fortunately, there is a practical way to bypass Amazon Music's DRM restrictions using AudFree Amazon Music Converter. This tool allows you to convert Amazon Music tracks into Rekordbox-compatible formats such as MP3, FLAC, WAV, and more, making it possible to build a fully local DJ library.

Before converting your files, it's important to understand which audio formats Rekordbox supports and how different Amazon Music sources compare.

Supported Audio Formats Overview

Steps to Export Amazon Music for Rekordbox via AudFree

To convert Amazon Music files for Rekordbox, download the program to your Mac or Windows pc. And following the steps below:

Step 1. Open the AudFree Amazon Music Converter and log in to your Amazon account using the built-in web player within the converter.

Step 2. Browse the tracks, playlists, or albums you want to convert, and click the bottom-right '+' logo to add the song to the conversion list.

Step 3. Then hit the top-right menu (☰) icon to select 'Preferences' > 'Conversion'. Select your output format (MP3 is recommended for maximum Rekordbox compatibility) and adjust audio settings if needed. Then, you can customize your preferred output folder and enable full ID3 tags under the 'Output' tab.

Step 4. After that, click the Converting icon in the top-center of the interface, and click the 'Convert' button. All Amazon Music audio files will be saved to your computer without DRM protection and can be accessed through Finder or File Explorer.

After conversion, your Amazon Music tracks are saved as standard local audio files, ready to be imported directly into Rekordbox for mixing, cue setting, and full DJ set preparation.

Part 3. How to Import Amazon Music for Rekordbox

Once the conversion process is complete, you will have a folder full of standard audio files ready for preparation. The next step is to import them into Rekordbox for DJ mixing, which is simple and easy.

The exact steps vary slightly between desktop and mobile. Here is how to do it on each device.

Transfer Amazon Music to Rekordbox on a Computer [Windows/Mac]

If you want to DJ your Amazon Music tracks on your computer, no matter the system it supports, do as follows:

Method 1. Import via Rekordbox Menu

Step 1. Go to File > Import > Import Track, then choose Track, Folder, or Playlist depending on what you want to import:

• Select Track to import individual files
• Select Folder to import an entire folder of music
• Select Playlist to import a .m3u or .pls playlist file

Step 2. A file browser window will appear. Navigate to the location of your music files, select the desired files, and click Open.

Step 3. Rekordbox will begin analyzing the tracks. You can monitor progress in the bar at the bottom of the screen. Once completed, album artwork and waveform displays will appear.

Method 2. Drag-and-Drop (Unofficial Method)

Step 1. Open Finder (on Mac) or File Explorer (on Windows), and locate the music files or folder you wish to import.

Step 2. Select one or more files.

Step 3. Click and hold the selected files, then drag them directly into the track area or the desired playlist within Rekordbox. Release the mouse button to drop the files.

Step 4. Rekordbox will automatically begin analyzing the tracks. When complete, the waveform and album art will be displayed.

Import Amazon Music to Rekordbox on Smartphone [Android/iOS]

If you don't have your computer or professional equipment at hand and want to use your phone to DJing, you can try the following steps:

Step 1. Launch Rekordbox on your Smartphone.

Step 2. Tap Menu (Down Arrow Icon) and click Import songs.

Step 3. Select All songs and browse the local files to import.

Step 4. Once done, you can head to Collection to check all your imported Amazon Music tracks and DJing right away.

Part 4. How to Mix Amazon Music in Rekordbox

With your tracks successfully imported and analyzed, you can transition from preparation to performance. Because these converted Amazon Music files live directly on your hard drive, they react with zero latency, allowing you to utilize Rekordbox's full suite of professional performance features.

1. Set Cue Points and Hot Cues

Cue points act as visual and physical markers that allow you to jump instantly to critical sections of a song. To ensure fast, flawless transitions during a live set, load your converted tracks and map your Hot Cues to these standard milestones:

• Intro: The very first beat for clean beatmatching
• First Drop / Verse: Where the main energy or vocals begin.
• Breakdown / Build-up: Ideal windows for layering elements.
• Outro: The optimal section to blend in your next track.

2. Master Your Timing with BPM Sync

Because Rekordbox's analysis engine has already calculated the precise grid and tempo of your files, you can rely on the Beat Sync feature to match tempos automatically. This is incredibly useful when you are performing open-format sets or mixing Amazon Music tracks across different genres and eras, freeing up your mental bandwidth to focus on track selection and creative transitions.

3. Apply Professional Effects and EQ

Take advantage of Rekordbox's industry-standard mixing tools to sculpt your sound. You can seamlessly blend tracks using the 3-band EQ controls to isolate basslines or vocals, sweep frequencies with the hardware Filter knobs, or build dramatic tension using built-in Beat FX like Echo, Reverb, and Delay.

4. Native Set Recording and USB Export

The ultimate advantage of transforming your Amazon Music streams into local audio files comes down to performance flexibility:

• Record Your DJ Sets: Unlike DRM-locked streaming channels that disable recording features, you can hit the internal Master Record button in Rekordbox to capture your live performance for later playback, sharing, or review.
• Export to USB for Standalone Hardware: If you are playing in a club environment, you aren't tethered to your laptop. Simply use the Rekordbox Sync Manager to export your playlists, grids, and cue points onto a physical USB drive. Your music will load instantly on industry-standard Pioneer CDJ and XDJ systems without requiring a laptop or an internet connection.

This complete workflow, moving from a digital cloud library to a hardware-ready USB drive, is the primary reason professional DJs choose the local conversion method over streaming-only alternatives.

Part 5. FAQ About Amazon Music on Rekordbox

In Summary

While a direct native connection between Amazon Music and Rekordbox remains absent in 2026, the local conversion workflow provides an incredibly stable, versatile alternative. By taking the extra time to download and convert your Amazon Music tracks into high-quality, DRM-free local files, you unlock absolute freedom over your performance.

Not only can you mix your favorite Amazon playlists seamlessly on any DJ controller, but you also gain the crucial professional abilities to record your sets, utilize advanced track separation stems, and export your curated libraries to USB drives for professional club environments. Choose the format from Amazon Music via AudFree that suits your hardware, let Rekordbox handle the track analysis, and take your mixing to the next level.