Amazon Music has increasingly been one of the top-tier choices for streaming, offering a massive catalog with millions of high-quality tracks - 100 million songs ad-free and on-demand. For DJs using Denon DJ gear, it's natural to wonder: "Can I use my Amazon Music on my Denon DJ? If so, how to use Amazon Music with Denon DJ?" If you have the same confusion, this guide may give you a useful solution: Via Engine DJ and a USB driver.
Note: Denon DJ is a brand of DJ equipment, including think controllers, media players (like the SC6000), mixers, etc. Engine DJ is the software ecosystem that powers Denon DJ hardware, which is used on your computer to manage music libraries, prepare sets, analyze tracks, etc.
Part 1. Does Denon DJ work with Amazon Music?
Since Dec. 5, 2023, Engine DJ 3.3 of Denon DJ has been released, which natively supports Amazon Music Unlimited, Dropbox, SoundCloud Go, and TIDAL. Until now, Engine DJ has supported streaming services like Beatport Streaming, Beatsource, SoundCloud Go+, TIDAL, Amazon Music Unlimited, and Apple Music.
But Amazon Music, like most streaming platforms, uses DRM (Digital Rights Management) protection to prevent direct downloading and unauthorized use. That means even if you've downloaded tracks in the Amazon Music app, they're encrypted and inaccessible to third-party software, including DJ platforms like Engine DJ. And this limitation affects:
• Denon DJ standalone controllers (e.g., LIVE 4, SC LIVE 2)
• Engine DJ desktop software (used to prepare music libraries)
• Any software requiring locally stored MP3s or WAVs
To get around this, you'll need to subscribe to the Amazon Music Unlimited service monthly or convert your Amazon Music tracks into common, unprotected formats like MP3 or WAV, and keep them forever.
Note: Denon DJ PRIME4+, Denon DJ PRIME GO+, Denon DJ SC LIVE 2, Denon DJ SC LIVE 4, Numark Mix stream Pro+, and Numark Mix stream Pro Go, all these devices can connect to Wi-Fi and mix Amazon Music directly (Amazon Music Unlimited only).
Part 2. How to Convert Amazon Music for Denon DJ
Of course for the above said, you can simply order the monthly membership to make Amazon Music work with Denon DJ. But for a DJ who chases a stable and convenient method, AudFree Amazon Music Converter can lead you to a new road. To connect Amazon Music with Denon DJ, you can try this specialized tool.
What is AudFree Amazon Music Converter?
AudFree Amazon Music Converter is a professional-grade audio converter that lets you download and convert Amazon Music songs to MP3, WAV, FLAC, M4A, and more - all without quality loss. It doesn't need a monthly order plan, working with both Amazon Music Free, Prime, and Unlimited accounts. Besides, it preserves ID3 tags like title, artist, and album for easier track organization. Once converted, there will not be any limits for the playback platform, meaning you can drop them right into your DJ library.
AudFree Amazon Music Converter
- Convert Amazon Music songs locally for Denon DJ
- Batch download Amazon Music DJ playlists or stations for offline mixing
- Convert Amazon Music to MP3, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, etc.
- Keep original audio quality and ID3 tags untouched
A step-by-step guide to Convert Amazon Music for Denon DJ:
Step 1. Open the AudFree Amazon Music Converter and log in to your Amazon account within the converter.
Step 2. Browse and add the songs, 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' to alter the Amazon output audio format and other parameters. MP3 and WAV are recommended for compatibility with Denon DJ.
Step 4. After that, click the Converting icon in the top-center of the interface, and click the Convert button to start downloading.
Step 5. At last, click the Converted at the top to view the converted music, so you can access these tracks directly in your local folder.
See also: How to Download Amazon Music to SD Card
Note: Ensure that the output format you select is supported by Engine DJ, including MP3, M4A/AAC, MP4, OGG Vorbis, WAV, AIFF, FLAC, and ALAC.
Part 3. How to Add Amazon Music to Denon DJ
After your tracks have been converted to MP3/WAV, etc. format Engine DJ supported, you can import them into Engine DJ, Denon's desktop software used for music library management. And you can easily DJ it or play it on your Denon DJ controller via a USB driver.
Section 1. Import Converted Amazon Tracks into Engine DJ
Once converted, you can import them into the Engine DJ software for use with your Denon DJ hardware.
Step 1. Download the Engine DJ onto your computer and open it.
Step 2. Click on the gear icon to open the settings menu, and under the Library tab, confirm Auto Analysis is enabled.
Step 3. Then, using File Explorer on Windows or Finder on Mac, drag and drop your converted Amazon Music files directly into your Engine Collection, and the tracks will be analyzed. You can create a playlist in Engine and drag and drop individual tracks, or drag and drop entire folders at once. Subfolders will also be imported.
Step 4. You can directly mix the Amazon tracks you have converted as you like now.
Note: Engine DJ supports various audio formats, but what AudFree Amazon Music Converter supports includes MP3, WAV, FLAC, and AIFF.
Section 2. Export Amazon Music to Denon DJ via USB Drive
After mixing the tracks you like, you need a USB drive to complete the following instructions.
Step 1. Insert a USB drive into your computer.
Step 2. Format your USB drive to FAT32 or exFAT, depending on your storage needs.
Step 3. Sync your mixed Amazon tracks to the formatted USB drive by dragging Amazon songs to DRIVES, or clicking SYNC MANAGER to export the whole playlist.
Step 4. Plug the USB into your Denon DJ device, and your Amazon tracks are now DJ-ready!
Note: FAT32 is widely supported and suitable for smaller music libraries with a file size limit of 4GB per file. For modern setups and larger music collections, exFAT is recommended.
In Summary
While direct Amazon Music integration with Denon DJ would be ideal, this workaround offers a reliable, high-quality way to use your favorite streaming tracks in your DJ sets.
If Amazon Music is your go-to streaming service and you want full control over your collection, AudFree Amazon Music Converter is a powerful solution. It bridges the gap between DRM-restricted streaming and the open, flexible DJ world - letting you play what you love, wherever you perform.
Roger Kelly
Staff Editor
