Numark offers revolutionary products tailored for every level of DJ, from the standalone Mixstream Pro to the entry-level Mixtrack Platinum FX. It highlights the combination of a classic feel with advanced performance to deliver the perfect DJ mixing experience.
Meanwhile, with seamless Tidal integration, it's possible to control, blend and create amazing Tidal music on Numark Mixstream Pro, Mixtrack Platinum FX, etc. However, this requires connecting to the network all the time. Besides, sometimes there are buffering, dropouts and recording restrictions.
Therefore, in this guide, we'll show you the detailed steps to connect Tidal to Numark online/offline. Follow the sections below to get started.
Part 1. How to Connect Tidal to Numark Online Officially
As mentioned above, one specific feature that makes Numark stand out is the ability to stream Tidal songs. Now, follow the instructions below to learn how to use Tidal music on Numark online.
Before starting, you must have the Tidal "DJ Extension" add-on (approx. $9/month extra) active on your Tidal account. Without it, you will see a "Subscription Required" or "Upgrade to DJ Plan" error.
For Numark Standalone Units (Mixstream Pro / Pro Go / Pro+)
The Numark Mixstream series runs on Engine DJ OS, allowing you to stream Tidal directly without a computer.
Step 1. Power on your Mixstream unit, then connect to a stable WiFi network via the Settings menu.
Step 2. Swipe down from the top of the screen to open the Control Center section, tap Settings > User Profile or Cloud Services.
Step 3. Scroll to "Media Streaming" or 'Connected Services' and toggle Tidal to "On". A unique activation code will appear on the screen.
Step 4. On your phone or computer, visit link.tidal.com. Log in and enter the code to authorize your device.
After that, you can play Tidal on Numark online.
For Numark Controllers (Mixtrack Pro FX / Party Mix / Party Mix Live / Mixtrack Platinum FX)
Numark controllers like the Mixtrack Pro FX or Party Mix II do not have WiFi. They act as a remote for DJ software on your laptop, usually Serato DJ Lite/Pro or VirtualDJ.
Step 1. Open Serato DJ Lite on your computer.
Step 2. Click the gear icon (Settings) in the top-right corner.
Step 3. Go to the "Library + Display" tab.
Step 4. Check the box for "Show Streaming Services" and select Tidal.
Step 5. A browser window will open. Log in to your Tidal account to authorize Serato.
Step 6. Back in Serato, click the Tidal icon in your crates list to access your playlists.
Part 2. How to Play Tidal on Numark Offline
The official Tidal Numark integration is convenient, but it has major limitations for professional use.
1. No Offline Mode: Numark hardware does not support offline mode for now, which implies that when you get Tidal on Numark officially, you need to make sure you are always online. If the internet drops, the music stops at the same time. Besides, when you cancel your Tidal subscription, you can't use Tidal on Numark anymore.
2. No Recording: Due to copyright restrictions, you can't record Tidal streaming music on Numark.
3. Needs Extra Costs: You must pay for the Tidal DJ Extension add-on to start.
It is obvious that the limitations imposed by the official solution are disturbing, and it would be nice to play Tidal on Numark offline. Fortunately, Numark supports music streaming from a USB drive or SD card, in this event, downloading music from Tidal is definitely the best solution.
To download protected Tidal music without any restrictions, a professional third-party tool is necessary. Here, AudFree Tidal Music Downloader is perfectly suited for your needs. It is carefully designed for Tidal users to get better access to Tidal music downloads on PC and Mac. Moreover, it can help you convert Tidal music to MP3, FLAC, WAV and other common formats for offline playback on Numark, whether you have a Tidal music subscription or not.
With the aid of this best Tidal music downloader, you can download Tidal music to your computer locally and keep the metadata information and ID3 tags. Moreover, you can also personalize the output Tidal audio parameters, such as bit rate, sample rate, etc. Therefore, you don't need to worry about any quality problems when downloading Tidal music for Numark.
AudFree Tidal Music Downloader
- Losslessly download Tidal music and playlists to computer
- Convert Tidal music to MP3, FLAC, WAV, etc. for Numark
- Preserve original ID3 tags and lossless music quality
- Play Tidal on Numark, Traktor DJ, Serato DJ, etc. offline
How to Download Tidal Music for Numark Offline
- Step 1. Customize Tidal Music Output Format for Numark
- Make sure AudFree Tidal Music Converter is downloaded on your computer. Run it and click on the menu bar in the upper-right corner to select the "Preferences" option. In the settings window that pops up, click on the "Conversion" section to define the Tidal music output format and other parameters.
- Step 2. Add Tidal Music to AudFree program
- Drag and drop your favorite Tidal music onto the '+' bubble of AudFree tool. Or tap the Tidal music track and click the '+' button. After that, press the 'Add to list' button to load files into AudFree program.
- Step 3. Download Tidal Music for Numark
- Press the "Convert" button of "Converting" and AudFree tool will start the download process. When it's done, visit the target folder on your computer directly to view the local Tidal music. Then it's time to use Tidal music for Numark offline.
How to Use Tidal on Numark Offline
For Numark Mixstream Pro: Import Tidal music to USB drive from your computer and plug it into your Numark device. Then you can easily browse and play all Tidal music and playlists on Numark offline from the 'USB' source, and in turn mix and create new music the way you want.
For Serato/Virtual DJ: Open the DJ software, drag the Tidal music files into the program. Then you can mix and record Tidal music offline.
Part 3. Compare Ways to Use Tidal on Numark
After learning the online and offline methods to connect Tidal to Numark, here you can check the detailed differences between them and choose the suitable way.
| Feature | Via Official Integration (Online) | Via AudFree Tidal Music Converter (Offline) |
|---|---|---|
| Internet Required? | ✅ (Must be constant) | ❌ (100% stable) |
| Recording Sets | Blocked (Copyright restriction) | Allowed |
| Need Subscription? | ✅ Tidal subscription + DJ Extension | ✅ Standard Tidal subscription |
| Audio Quality | Variable (Depends on WiFi) | Lossless HiRes FLAC / MP3, etc. |
| Software Compatibility | Serato, Virtual DJ, Engine DJ | All DJ software |
| Stability | Risk of buffering/dropouts | High (Local file stability) |
| Best For | Home practice / Request taking | Club gigs / mobile DJing |
Part 4. Troubleshooting Tidal on Numark Common Issues
While using Tidal with Numark, you may encounter errors. But no worries. Here you can get some fixes for the issue you met.
Issue 1: Tidal "Load Error" / Tracks Greyed Out on Numark
This may be caused by an unstable internet connection or a firewall blocking.
Fix: Connect your laptop or Mixstream Pro to a wired Ethernet connection if possible. If on WiFi, try using a phone hotspot to rule out router firewalls.
Issue 2: Beatgrids Are Drifting / Incorrect BPM of Tidal on Numark
Since streaming tracks are analyzed in real-time, if the download speed fluctuates, the analysis may fail.
Fix: Pre-analyze your Tidal music tracks. In Serato, load the track fully before pressing play. For best results, use local files (AudFree Tidal Music Converter method), which allow for permanent and accurate analysis.
Part 5. FAQs about Tidal on Numark
Does Tidal Sound Better Than Other Streaming Services on Numark?
Yes. Tidal now offers the 'Max' quality, which delivers HiRes FLAC at up to 24-bit/192 kHz. This is noticeably superior to the compressed MP3/AAC streams from SoundCloud Go+ or Beatport Link on Numark.
Can I Use Tidal Stems on My Numark Controller?
No, not directly. Due to licensing restrictions, Tidal removed support for real-time Stem separation in Serato DJ, Virtual DJ and Engine DJ. So, you can't use the Stems feature on Numark controller. If you want to do that, you must use AudFree Tidal Converter to convert Tidal to local files and add them to Numark to use Stems offline.
Is There a Song Limit for Tidal Playlists on Numark Mixstream Pro?
Tidal supports playlists with up to 10,000 songs. But if you try to load a playlist with over 500-1000 songs on Mixstream Pro, it will be sluggish. So, it is better to break large playlists into smaller folders for the best performance.
How to Fix Tidal Buffering on Numark Mixstream?
You can connect to a strong internet connection, lower streaming quality, log out and log back in to your Tidal account, update Numark device, etc. Or, you can use AudFree Tidal Music Converter to mix Tidal on Numark offline to avoid buffering entirely.
Part 6. Conclusion
This article provides online and offline solutions to assist you in mixing Tidal music on Numark. After reading the above, you will be surprised to find that playing Tidal on Numark is not as hard as you think.
If you have the Tidal DJ Extension subscription and a strong network, the official online method is perfect for you for casual practice and song discovery.
However, there are limitations to the online method. So, you can use the offline method to mix Tidal music with Numark without any limits. To do that, you need to use AudFree Tidal Music Converter to save Tidal song as local files first and add them to Numark for use.
Miley Swift
Staff Editor
