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Spotify Not Connecting to Rekordbox? Fixes, and a Backup Plan That Can't Fail
Spotify Not Connecting to Rekordbox? Fixes, and a Backup Plan That Can't Fail
Spotify finally plays inside rekordbox, but the link is fragile and streaming was never built for the club. Here is how to fix a Spotify connection that will not show, and how to build a local library that plays even with the wifi off.
Serato and Spotify: The Complete Guide (and Why Your Set Still Needs Local Files)
Serato and Spotify: The Complete Guide (and Why Your Set Still Needs Local Files)
Serato and Spotify talk to each other again. As of September 2025, Spotify streaming is back in Serato DJ Pro and Lite, but the gap between it working and you being able to gig with it is exactly where an owned library matters.
Spotify in Rekordbox: What Works, What Breaks, and What to Do Before Your Gig
Spotify in Rekordbox: What Works, What Breaks, and What to Do Before Your Gig
Rekordbox can now stream straight from Spotify, which is great for planning and practice. But a streamed track is not a file you own, and that gap matters most at the gig.
Will Your Tracks Play on the Club CDJs? Lexicon's CDJ Compatibility Tool
Will Your Tracks Play on the Club CDJs? Lexicon's CDJ Compatibility Tool
Nothing clears a floor faster than a track that will not load. Lexicon's CDJ Compatibility check scans every file on the way to your Pioneer USB, fixes what it can, and flags what it cannot, so the drive you hand to the booth actually works.
Lexicon Tips Drop - September 2026
Lexicon Tips Drop - September 2026
Seven practical Lexicon moves for working DJs: live mixing help, faster prep, cleaner libraries, and safe migrations from Rekordbox and Serato.
One USB, Every Pioneer Player: Exporting for Both DeviceLibrary and OneLibrary Hardware
One USB, Every Pioneer Player: Exporting for Both DeviceLibrary and OneLibrary Hardware
Pioneer's players have split across two database formats, OneLibrary and DeviceLibrary. Lexicon writes both to a single USB, so one stick works on older and newer gear.
DJ Tech This Month - August 2026
DJ Tech This Month - August 2026
A busy month at the top of DJ tech: AlphaTheta patched a serious PRO DJ LINK security hole, put crowd requests on its newest player, and rolled two fresh standalone units onto the DJX show floor.
Record Pools vs Buying Tracks: What You Actually Own
Record Pools vs Buying Tracks: What You Actually Own
Record pools rent you a library; stores like Beatport and Bandcamp sell it to you. The comparison that matters is not price per track, it is what you still have when you stop paying.
You Downloaded 400 Tracks From Your Record Pool This Month. Now What?
You Downloaded 400 Tracks From Your Record Pool This Month. Now What?
Your record pool did its job, and now 400 fresh files are dead weight until they are deduped, tagged, and filed. Here is a repeatable Lexicon pipeline to turn a monthly download dump into a gig-ready library.
BPM Supreme vs DJcity: Which Record Pool Actually Fits Your Library?
BPM Supreme vs DJcity: Which Record Pool Actually Fits Your Library?
Every record pool comparison ranks catalogue, price and genres. Here is the axis that actually decides how usable your collection stays: what lands in your library after the download, and how to fix it.
BPM by Genre: A DJ's Tempo Reference
BPM by Genre: A DJ's Tempo Reference
Every DJ builds a rough tempo map in their head. This is that map written down: the BPM ranges and sweet spots per genre, why they overlap, and how to use tempo when you build a set.
Best DJ Software in 2026: Every Major App Compared
Best DJ Software in 2026: Every Major App Compared
Seven apps, honestly compared. We make library software that reads all of them, so we have no reason to talk you into any particular one.
The Best Free DJ Software in 2026 (and What You Actually Give Up)
The Best Free DJ Software in 2026 (and What You Actually Give Up)
Five apps advertise a free version and they mean five different things by it. Here is what each one actually gives you, and what it quietly takes away.
DJ Software for Beginners: How to Pick Your First One
DJ Software for Beginners: How to Pick Your First One
Choosing your first DJ software is mostly a hardware question, not a software one. Here is what actually decides it, and what you can safely ignore for now.
The Camelot Wheel Explained: Harmonic Mixing Without the Music Theory
The Camelot Wheel Explained: Harmonic Mixing Without the Music Theory
Harmonic mixing has a reputation for needing a music degree. It does not: the Camelot Wheel turns key matching into a clock face, and once your tracks are tagged, Lexicon flags the compatible ones for you.
Lexicon Tips Drop - August 2026
Lexicon Tips Drop - August 2026
A handful of Lexicon features that quietly save you time, from catching true duplicates to keeping your cues in place when you move between DJ apps.
DJ Tech This Month - July 2026
DJ Tech This Month - July 2026
AlphaTheta's new budget CDJ-1500X and a rekordbox update that bakes in wireless turntablism and crowd requests headline this month in DJ tech.
Backing Up Your DJ Library Properly: The 3-2-1 Rule for DJs
Backing Up Your DJ Library Properly: The 3-2-1 Rule for DJs
The tracks you can re-buy, but the cue points, grids, and playlists you built are gone for good if a drive dies. Here is how to back up a DJ library the right way.
Stems Are Changing DJing: What Lexicon Users Need to Know
Stems Are Changing DJing: What Lexicon Users Need to Know
Real-time stem separation has gone from a VirtualDJ party trick to a standard feature in Serato DJ Pro, rekordbox and beyond. Here is what the shift means for how you manage your library in Lexicon.
Smart Playlists in Lexicon: 12 Recipes You Can Steal Today
Smart Playlists in Lexicon: 12 Recipes You Can Steal Today
Smartlists are Lexicon's auto-updating playlists, and once you know the rule editor they turn hours of crate-digging into a set-and-forget prep system. Here are twelve you can build in minutes and reuse for every gig.
From Spotify-Era to a Real DJ Library: How to Start Buying Music That You Actually Own
From Spotify-Era to a Real DJ Library: How to Start Buying Music That You Actually Own
Spotify left DJ software for five years before returning in 2025. Here is how to stop renting your crates and build a music library you actually own.
Serato vs Rekordbox vs Engine DJ vs Traktor in 2026: Which Library Should You Build On?
Serato vs Rekordbox vs Engine DJ vs Traktor in 2026: Which Library Should You Build On?
Every DJ eventually asks which software to commit their library to. In 2026 - with OneLibrary and inMusic buying Native Instruments reshuffling the field - the smarter answer is to not pick just one.
Lexicon Tips Drop - July 2026
Lexicon Tips Drop - July 2026
Six Lexicon features that quietly save prep time - the kind you scroll past in Settings until someone points them out. Menu paths included.
DJ Tech This Month - June 2026
DJ Tech This Month - June 2026
June 2026 was less about new gear and more about keeping your rig running - OS 26 compatibility, a hard SoundCloud deadline, and Engine DJ 5.0's on-board stems for the RANE SYSTEM ONE.
The 8 Tags Every Serious DJ Should Be Using (Energy, Vibe, Setlist Status & More)
The 8 Tags Every Serious DJ Should Be Using (Energy, Vibe, Setlist Status & More)
Playlists tell you where a track lives, not what it does to a room. Here's an eight-dimension tag taxonomy for Lexicon - and how to turn it into Smartlists that build themselves.
Lexicon 1.11 Highlights
Lexicon 1.11 Highlights
Check out what is new in Lexicon v1.11
Hot Cues vs. Memory Cues: When to Use Which (and How Lexicon Keeps Them Tidy)
Hot Cues vs. Memory Cues: When to Use Which (and How Lexicon Keeps Them Tidy)
Only one DJ app actually has memory cues, which means the hot-vs-memory debate is really about where your cues land when a library moves. Here's the practical difference, and how Lexicon keeps both tidy across Rekordbox, Serato, and Engine DJ.
DJ Tech This Month - May 2026
DJ Tech This Month - May 2026
Your monthly digest of what actually shipped in DJ software and hardware - plus the inMusic acquisition of Native Instruments and the ongoing Spotify integration outage.
Introducing OpenKeyScan - Free Key Detection
Introducing OpenKeyScan - Free Key Detection
Introducing OpenKeyScan - Free Key Detection
Lexicon 1.10 Highlights
Lexicon 1.10 Highlights
Lexicon 1.10 brings Serato 4.0 support, a new Track Timeline, play history tracking, upgraded BPM analyzer, OpenKeyScan integration, Find Duplicates overhaul and much more.
AlphaTheta CDJ-3000X Released
AlphaTheta CDJ-3000X Released
AlphaTheta CDJ-3000X Released
Lexicon 1.9.0 - Free Conversion & New Pricing!
Lexicon 1.9.0 - Free Conversion & New Pricing!
Lexicon 1.9 has huge changes! Library conversion is now totally free and we have new pricing options.
Where Can DJs Buy or Download Their Music?
Where Can DJs Buy or Download Their Music?
Navigating the world of DJ music sources can be a challenge, but we're here to guide you through the best options available.
Understanding Rekordbox Beatgrid Analysis: Static, Dynamic & High Precision Mode
Understanding Rekordbox Beatgrid Analysis: Static, Dynamic & High Precision Mode
Discover how Rekordbox's beatgrid analysis methods can enhance your DJ workflow and performance.
MacBook vs Windows for DJing: Which Laptop Should DJs Choose?
MacBook vs Windows for DJing: Which Laptop Should DJs Choose?
Explore an in-depth comparison of MacBook and Windows laptops to determine the best choice for your DJing needs.
XDJ-AZ vs CDJ-3000: Which One Should DJs Buy?
XDJ-AZ vs CDJ-3000: Which One Should DJs Buy?
Thinking about buying Pioneer DJ gear? We compare the XDJ-AZ and CDJ-3000 to help you make the right choice.
Lexicon 1.8.0 Highlights
Lexicon 1.8.0 Highlights
Lexicon 1.8.0 is now live! Massive upgrades and countless bug fixes. Read all about it.
Lexicon 1.7.0 Highlights
Lexicon 1.7.0 Highlights
Lexicon 1.7.0 introduces a new BPM analyzer, plugin system, SoundCloud support and the mobile app!
Lexicon 1.6.0 Highlights
Lexicon 1.6.0 Highlights
Lexicon 1.6.0 is now available with some BIG changes and countless fixes and improvements.
Everything you need to know about Device Library Plus
Everything you need to know about Device Library Plus
What is Pioneer's Device Library Plus and why does it matter?
Mix Like a Pro with Mixable Tracks
Mix Like a Pro with Mixable Tracks
The Mixable Tracks feature in Lexicon DJ is a designed to help DJs find and select tracks that can be mixed together during performances. This blog explains how Mixable Tracks in Lexicon works.
Data Safety First: How Lexicon Backs Up Your Files and Database
Data Safety First: How Lexicon Backs Up Your Files and Database
Discover Lexicon's Cloud Storage feature. Upload and safeguard your music files, metadata and even stream your tracks on-demand.
Guide: How to use Lexicon on two different computers
Guide: How to use Lexicon on two different computers
In this article, we will guide you through the process of using Lexicon on two different computers.
Guest article: Migrating from Beatport Pro to Lexicon
Guest article: Migrating from Beatport Pro to Lexicon
This guest article explains how you can migrate from Beatport Pro to Lexicon.
Guest article: DJ G-Force's advanced workflow
Guest article: DJ G-Force's advanced workflow
DJ G-Force is using multiple DJ apps, Lexicon and other tools for an advanced workflow
Getting rid of duplicates without breaking your library
Getting rid of duplicates without breaking your library
Lexicon can delete your duplicates without breaking your playlists
Guide: the fastest way to set your cues
Guide: the fastest way to set your cues
It's called Custom Cue Anchors and it's the fastest way to set your own cues
Guide: Changing file extension without losing cue points
Guide: Changing file extension without losing cue points
Learn how to use Lexicon to change file extensions in your DJ app without losing your cue points and without breaking your playlists.
Guide: Using Mixed in Key with Lexicon
Guide: Using Mixed in Key with Lexicon
Already using Mixed in Key? Here's how to add it to your Lexicon workflow
Guide: Moving and renaming files automatically
Guide: Moving and renaming files automatically
This guide will explain how to use the Watch Folder to let Lexicon move and rename your files automatically
DJ Library Conversion
DJ Library Conversion
Converting your DJ library between the big DJ apps
Guide: Moving Lexicon to another computer
Guide: Moving Lexicon to another computer
You can move Lexicon to another computer - here's how.
The Lexicon Workflow
The Lexicon Workflow
How to use Lexicon and integrate it in your workflow.
Lexicon 1.0 🎉
Lexicon 1.0 🎉
Rekordcloud proudly presents Lexicon 1.0