Rekordbox Tidal Integration: Mix Tidal Music Offline/Online

Part 1. How to Connect Tidal to Rekordbox Online [Subscription Needed]

With the latest Rekordbox Tidal integration, you can DJ with Tidal with over 110 million songs. The only premise is that you should have an add-on Tidal DJ extension. Tidal Individual and Student plans provide this extension. A new Tidal user can get a 30-day free trial of these two plans.

See also: Several Ways to Get Tidal Free Trial 6/3/2/1 Months

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How to Link Tidal to Rekordbox with the Official Tidal Rekordbox Integration

Step 1. Launch the Pioneer DJ Rekordbox software and enable the "Performance mode". You will see a bunch of dropdowns in the left "Collection" column.

Step 2. Select "TIDAL", click the "Log in" button, and log in with your Tidal account. It will link Tidal to Rekordbox for you automatically.

Step 3. Once logged in, you can browse "My Collection" of Tidal on Rekordbox. You can also find inspiration in playlists compiled by Tidal and search the platform's robust music catalog. However, you don't have control over them in Rekordbox, such as adding or deleting tracks from a certain Tidal playlist. Of course, adding tracks to your Rekordbox collection is allowed.

Step 4. Afterwards, you can mix it with files stored in your Rekordbox library. You can even choose whether to play Tidal songs in AAC format or the higher-quality FLAC format.

📌 Note: Due to Tidal and Rekordbox restrictions, you cannot make Tidal Rekordbox offline. Moreover, music distributed by Tidal can only be used in Rekordbox's Performance mode but not the Export mode or Link Export mode. And the Record feature is unavailable when tracks from Tidal are playing. However, you can break these limits if you get DRM-free Tidal music via AudFree Tidal Music Converter.

See also: How to Remove DRM from Tidal

Part 2. How to Add Tidal to Rekordbox Offline [All Tidal Users]

Although Rekordbox does not support Tidal offline, it allows users to import local music files. So, there is a way to use Tidal on Rekordbox offline as long as the Tidal songs are local files. Tidal only allows users to download songs as cache files, not as local files. To make matters worse, there is no download option on the Tidal desktop app. Therefore, you need a professional tool, AudFree Tidal Music Converter, to help you.

AudFree Tidal Music Converter is specially designed to download and convert Tidal songs, playlists, and albums to popular audio formats on Mac & Windows. You can choose to store Tidal as local Lossless, FLAC, MP3, AIFF, WAV, M4B and M4A files. After conversion, you can make Rekordbox Tidal offline for streaming and mixing.

With advanced technology, AudFree Tidable is intelligent enough to keep the original quality. It can detect and preserve all ID3 tag information, such as artist, title, genre, and album art. What's even better is that you can personalize audio parameters for the output music.

2.1 How to Rip Music from Tidal for Offline Use on Rekordbox

Before getting started, you can install the AudFree Tidal Music Converter free version via the 'Download' button above. Now, you can start with us to see how to DJ with Tidal in Rekordbox offline.

Step 1Load Tidal music to AudFree Tidable

Launch the AudFree Tidable and you can see the Tidal web player at the first list. Go to the web player to find the track, album, or playlist you wish to play in Rekordbox DJ offline. Once found, please click the "+🎵" icon to add Tidal music to the "Converting" list. If you can't find the Tidal music directly by this method, try another way. Search for the song name within this interface. Then copy and paste the song link to "+🎵".

Step 2Adjust Tidal output parameters for Rekordbox

Please head to "Menu" from the upper-right corner, and then select the "Preferences" > "Conversion" option. Here, you are able to customize the audio format and other audio parameters for Rekordbox. For your information, most Rekordbox versions support MP3, AIFF, and WAV. Finally, click "OK" to apply all settings.

Step 3Download Tidal music locally for Rekordbox

In this step, you can click the "Convert" button at the bottom-right corner of "Converting". Then, the AudFree Tidal Music Converter will download Tidal music at 37X speed. When it finishes, you can hit the "Converted" button to locate and check the downloaded Tidal music files on your computer.

2.2 How to Add Tidal to Rekordbox for DJing

You can add Tidal to Rekordbox for offline use now. Because the converted Tidal music is saved to computers, but Rekordbox has both desktop and mobile versions, we show two ways to add Tidal music to Rekordbox.

On Desktop

Step 1. Open Rekordbox on your computer and click 'File' at the top left. Select 'Import' > 'Import Folder'.

Step 2. Select the folder on your computer where the converted Tidal music is stored. Choose and add the tracks to Rekordbox. Alternatively, you can drag and drop the converted Tidal files into the track window at the bottom of the Rekordbox interface.

Step 3. Then Rekordbox will analyze these local music files. When the analysis finishes, you can mix Tidal music on Rekordbox Pioneer DJ with ease.

On Mobile

Step 1. Firstly, you should transfer the Tidal downloads from your computer to your mobile phone using a USB cable.

Step 2. Launch the Rekordbox mobile app on your device. On the app's main screen, touch the 'Down Arrow' logo in the top-left corner.

Step 3. Then, tap the 'Import songs' option and select 'All songs'. Just find and upload the Tidal music you transferred to the phone for DJing.

Part 3. How to Mix Tidal on Rekordbox DJ

Mixing music on Rekordbox DJ is a versatile process that allows DJs to create seamless transitions between tracks. After integrating Tidal music into your Rekordbox DJ sets, you can start DJing them within the application seamlessly. In this part, we will explore some essential tips and techniques to show you how to use Tidal with Rekordbox effectively.

Step 1. Find Tidal tracks in the Rekordbox library, right-click on them, and select "Analyze Files".

Step 2. Set cue points, hot cues, and grids for each Tidal track to mark important sections and ensure accurate beatmatching.

Step 3. Drag and drop the desired Tidal song from your library onto the decks in Rekordbox DJ.

Step 4. Use the pitch faders or sync function to match the BPM (beats per minute) of the tracks.

Step 5. Use the headphones and cue buttons to preview and align the beats of the incoming track with the playing track.

Step 6. Adjust the crossfade function to make Tidal crossfade or use volume faders to transition between tracks smoothly.

See also: How to Mix Tidal Music on Mixxx

Part 4. How to Fix Rekordbox Tidal Issues

If you're experiencing some issues, like "Can't see Tidal in Rekordbox" and "Tidal Rekordbox track loading error", there are some solutions.

Rekordbox Tidal Not Showing

🔹 Ensure Rekordbox Version Supports Tidal. Tidal is only available in Rekordbox 6 or later. Update to the latest version.

🔹 Enable Tidal in Preferences. Go to 'Preferences > View > Layout' and ensure Tidal is enabled.

🔹 Check Internet Connection. A weak or unstable connection may prevent Tidal from appearing.

🔹 Restart Rekordbox. Sometimes, simply restarting the application can resolve minor glitches or connectivity issues.

Tidal Not Working with Rekordbox

🔹 Re-login to Tidal. Go to 'Preferences > DJ System > Tidal', log out and sign in again.

🔹 Check Tidal Subscription. Why is my Tidal not working on Rekordbox? Ensure you have a valid 'Tidal + DJ Extension' subscription.

🔹 Disable VPN/Firewall. Some VPNs or firewalls may block Tidal's connection. Try disabling them temporarily.

🔹 Update Rekordbox & Tidal. Make sure you are using the latest versions of both Rekordbox and Tidal, as outdated versions may have compatibility issues.

Tidal Rekordbox Track Loading Error

🔹 Verify Internet Speed. For the Rekordbox track loading error Tidal issue, please ensure a stable internet environment to make Rekordbox Tidal work.

🔹 Check Tidal Server Status. Sometimes, Tidal servers may be down. Visit Tidal's status page.

🔹 Clear Rekordbox Cache. In 'Preferences > Library', clear the database cache and restart Rekordbox.

🔹 Change Streaming Quality. Set a lower quality in 'Preferences > DJ System > Tidal' to reduce buffering issues.

⚠ If these steps don't solve your problem, you can contact the Rekordbox support team for further assistance.

Part 5. FAQs about Rekordbox Tidal Integration

Q1: Can You Use Tidal with Rekordbox?

A: Yes. Once you have a Tidal subscription, you can directly link Tidal to Rekordbox. You can connect your Tidal account to Rekordbox online and then access over 110 million tracks.

Q2: Can You Get Tidal on Rekordbox Offline?

A: It's impossible to use Tidal offline on Rekordbox officially. However, you can use the AudFree Tidal Music Converter to download Tidal songs as local files. Then you can import them to Rekordbox for offline use. You can navigate to Part 2 directly for detailed steps.

Q3: What Streaming Services Work with Rekordbox?

A: Rekordbox is compatible with Beatsource, Beatport Streaming, SoundCloud Go+, and Tidal. With Tidal Rekordbox integration, you can get music at 320 kbps - 1411 kbps and up to 24-bit/192 kHz. It is the highest audio quality among all these streaming services.

Part 6. In Conclusion

With the online Rekordbox Tidal integration, you can connect your Tidal to Rekordbox and use Tidal on Rekordbox with a Tidal subscription. For offline access, you need the professional AudFree Tidal Music Converter. It allows you to download Tidal music as local files. Then you can easily import the local offline Tidal tracks to the Rekordbox software. Besides, you can also transfer music from Tidal to Traktor and more DJ software.