1/7/2024 0 Comments Organizing your music library![]() ![]() For example, a track labeled “Throwback Hip Hop” would go in both my Hip Hop and Throwback smart crates. ![]() I use custom genre and comment tags at the base level. The best part is that smart crates continuously update just set and forget! There’s a lot of work up front, but once the legwork is done, the system pretty much manages itself. After setting your parameters, the crates will scan your entire library and add whatever files fit the criteria. It’s one of the most powerful tools for keeping your music library under control. I really don’t understand why so many DJ’s don’t use smart crates (smart playlists in Rekordbox). Here’s my 3-step guide to getting your library under control: 1. ![]() My system took a the most effort up front, and now it pretty much manages itself. Nowadays, I try to keep my library under control, but I’m happy that I can find whatever song I want, when I need it, without too much difficulty. Learning about smart crates and custom tabs was like finding a stack of $100 bills on the street – it was invaluable. When I switched to Serato, it only got easier from there. When I first started, I used to make CD’s by genre, with little printouts displaying name, key, and BPM, and I had a laptop with a “master spreadsheet” to “CTRL-F find” what song was on what CD. Ever since I started DJing, I’ve been looking for new and better ways to stay on top of my music. NOTHING bothers me more than an unorganized music library. The 3 Step Guide to Organizing Your Music Library ![]()
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