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i was going to use this between my home and work computers but just realised it only works with pc/pc or mac/mac

Taken from Pioneer DJ forums Disclaimer: do the following at your own risk. All care is taken, yet myself or ADJF will not be held accountable if you're a dumb noob that accidently deletes his (or her) rekordbox database. 1) This method only works PC/PC or Mac/Mac, it WILL NOT WORK for mixed OS's simply because of the difference in how each operating system indexes files. This guide will also assume that you have your music files located in the same location on each computer. It doesn't matter if that's on an external drive or an internal folder, it must have the same name / folder / location on BOTH COMPUTERS or your files will show up as "not found". If you need assistance with this, please ask BEFORE completing the steps below. 2) Install Rekordbox on each computer. If you already have it installed, great. You'll have to pick one of them to be the "master" for the start of this project. Run Rekordbox at least once if it's a fresh install. 3) Install Dropbox on each computer. You can place the "My Dropbox" folder anywhere you want. Yes, anywhere. I suggest under My Documents (Windows) or under your Home directory (Mac) so it's easy to locate later. 4) Step four is broken into Windows / Mac, please read the appropriate sections below and we'll meet back together at step five. Windows 4a) You'll need to create symbolic links between the old Pioneer directory and thankfully, there's a utility to do it with. Do this on your SLAVE computer first, not the one with your MASTER database or it will be overwritten later. Go and grab Directory Linker. The program is self-executable so no installation is required. 4b) Running the program gives you this screen: The settings shown above are for an XP installation, here are your file locations based on your OS: XP: C:\Documents and Settings\YourUsername\Application Data\Pioneer Vista: C:\Users\YourUsername\AppData\Roaming\Pioneer 7: C:\Users\YourUsername\AppData\Roaming\Pioneer Clicking the folder button to the right of the field will allow you to browse for that folder, but if you don't have your hidden files visible, you may not be able to locate them so typing them in directly is an alternative to enabling the hidden files. Be sure to replace YourUsername with the user name for your current profile. Note that the destination is ...\My Documents\My Dropbox (or whatever you called it or placed it) >> DO NOT add \Pioneer to the end or it will not work. Ensure "Copy contents..." is ticked and click "Go!". It will now move your Pioneer folder into your Dropbox. 4c) Repeat step 4b as above for your MASTER computer EXCEPT! when you get to the last line above, add a check to the box "Overwrite Target Files", this will now copy your master Rekordbox database into the Dropbox folder. Mac 4a) You don't need a 3rd party app (well, technically Windows doesn't either, it's just easier with a GUI), just fire up Terminal from your applications folder. Do this on your SLAVE computer first, not the one with your MASTER database or it will be overwritten later. 4b) Type the following in Terminal: ln -s ~/Library/Pioneer ~/Dropbox (yes, that's an LN at the start) If you happen to use any folder names that have spaces (like My Dropbox), you need to put quotation marks around that thing, for example: "~/My Dropbox" 4c) Do the same on your Master computer. You thought there was more? Nope. 5) Let Dropbox do its magic from your MASTER computer and once it's sync'd the files, move to your SLAVE computer and open Rekordbox. As noted below in the Caveats, you should see Rekordbox asking for your license key. If this happens, you're part-way to knowing it worked. After you re-enter your key, Rekordbox should show your collection of files. (If Rekordbox asks you for your key EVERY time, on a PC, you'll need to try running it as administrator, on a Mac, you may need to try locking your licence file. If you need help with this - just ask!) 6) There is NO NEED to change the location of your track analysis files within Rekordbox. It should remain default; if you ever changed it or plan on changing it, this system will no longer work as intended and you're on your own for that! Caveats I haven't verified this on Mac, but I'll assume it's the same ... Windows hates that you updated your license key file so it will tell you the key is invalid and to enter it again EVERY time you open the program. I have not found a way around this, the easiest solution is to keep a text file on-hand and copy/paste any time you run the program. I know it may seem like a nuisance, but I will remind you that you're now doing a seamless sync of your Rekordbox database between two computers (something it wasn't designed for), so suck it up. You could go to the hassle of linking individual files but the problem there is if you don't link the folder, any new files created within will not be linked ... and trouble will ensue. Don't run both copies of Rekordbox at the same time. They will create a conflict with the database as they'll each try to change the file on Dropbox and you'll just ask for problems. Don't open Rekordbox on your computer until after Dropbox has synchronised the files from your last use on the other computer. If you open it before the sync is completed, you'll open it with an old file and risk wiping any changes you made.

bump, updated first post

check this pls http://rekordbox.com/guide/smp/

yeah, it really is a bargain... all in great condition too

package deal for a short time only... 2 x dns3700 1x DNX1600 = $1500 ABSOLUTE STEAL

rekord box isn't a DVS the screens are shit house watch the video, they use prolink with it via wifi (I hope to fuck it works with USB as well) most decks are digital devices now, but I understand what you mean. I'm looking forward to giving this a demo.

because it has curves doesn't make it a toy... it has pretty much all the options of a the cdj's with the exception of: a) hot cues (apparently available in a firmware update) slip mode c) the screens suck you're also forgetting that higher end controllers also require a laptop.

you're not seeing the big picture... fuck the wifi... but if you play in clubs, you've got all your music sorted in rekordbox and you can play with it on this unit. Pretty sure i'm getting one of these instead of cdjs now, check the video

a bunch of it is awesome... i've always liked stuff from hill top hoods or similar, but yeah.... a bunch of it sux. also this thread is in the wrong spot... moved to hip hop section

i've been trying to do more research on this thing, but not too much luck because there is bugger all information out there. I'm trying to establish if you can see wav forms on your phone/tablet while their playing (essentially a DVS) guess i'll have to wait and see.

#bigtime garts guys

posted in for sale section already homo

USB sticks as well

small detail is dope... also shirts that say the following: garts #bigtime whale crundys missus

bump buy my shit also thinking of selling my dnx1600

i'm considering this... I wanted to get 900s or 2000's for rekordbox and to control trakor... this tickets both boxes I think. fingers crossed it's a decent unit

i got an uber stand as well, they are tops

fak u DONE

i used a xone 62 and hated it... they are quality, but very much not my thing i'm biased but I still say dnx1600... it's on par with the djm850 and can be had for $1k new. you'll be happy with either the DJM800 or dnx1600 head down to store dj and check em out

yeah, you can get some pretty looking websites made.... I see you can have the choice of HTML5 or flash now for similar options, look at http://flavors.me you've got the most flexibility and professional web presence with a hosted plan and something like wordpress or a custom built site.

we're nearly done... be patient. it is very close, but the results will be posted soon

garts sol you'll love it

you gotta give back sometimes... and I was chat king of 2012