How I Built The ULTIMATE DJ Library in 5 Easy Steps (Full Guide)

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I used to spend HOURS struggling to get to grips with my messy, disorganised music library. I deleted it all and set up a simple new 5-step system to find tracks faster, help me play better and more creative sets and to raise the quality of my music. The best part is it’s super easy to implement and you can start today!
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@ReallyChrisM 6 ай бұрын

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@tomsunha8645 8 күн бұрын

hi Chris m, am glad I found your content, just signed up to your substack and will be digging in, I can't find the Mac shortcut you made for deleting poopie files, is it on there? thanks a lot, looking forward to that!

@ReallyChrisM 8 күн бұрын

@@tomsunha8645 thanks for subbing! You should have received a welcome email with the link-check your spam :)

@tomsunha8645 7 күн бұрын

@@ReallyChrisM Much appreicated!

@DmitryInNz 6 ай бұрын

That bitrate drop in the video when you mention 128kbps mp3s is the cinematography I'm after. Top video!

@mh_dot_fm 3 ай бұрын

The most heart warming moment of djing for me is one time my fav DJ sent me a whole unreleased EP after me praising a performance of him playing one of tracks on it at the rave in my country, and just talking about the original artist the edit was based on. Thanks MRD (of 1988), that is belief in humanity restored!

@jimmythetulip_ 6 ай бұрын

This video is one of the most important in my DJ life! 🙏🏻 I always stuck with my tags, libraries, playlist’s, etc… Thank you Chris Keep going 😎

@truthordarrenmusic 17 күн бұрын

4:23 " Where do I go if I want a loaf of bread? ...the supermarket, because I don't like to support small businesses" 🤣☠️

@omgedson42 28 күн бұрын

Your humor is the chefs kiss hahaha! Thanks for the good info!

@Dilattente 6 ай бұрын

Great vid, as always. Some of the best DJ content on YT. Great newsletter as well. Thanks!

@erwinbona 6 ай бұрын

What a incredible recomendations!!! The link between two tracks blow my mind.

@deemus133 5 ай бұрын

The song energy rating tip is 💎

@JEEKMUSIC 4 ай бұрын

"getting on these lists is harder than listening to an entire tech house set"... you made me drop my coffee with that one mate 🤣🤣

@ShaynAlmeida Ай бұрын

That was hilarious, and I Love good TechHouse 😂

@roccitynewyork490 5 ай бұрын

Keep up the good work and it's very informative.

@steptothemix4146 Ай бұрын

Love your channel man so well made and yer off yer rocker . Great advice on this video

@JJW001 5 ай бұрын

Great insights and knowledge as always :)

@dmjeep28 2 ай бұрын

I love your DJ library system. Gonna be implementing them to my own Recordbox library! THANK YOU SO MUCH🔥🔥 **Also love the way how u insert subtle jokes (the capitalist one cracked me up)

@jayzell 5 ай бұрын

Super helpful, thanks man!

@eyeviewfocus 6 ай бұрын

Very informative, thank you.... I needed it👌👍🙌

@ekozlov 5 ай бұрын

Thank you, Chris Keep going more 😎

@kendeelD 5 ай бұрын

your work is amazing.. Thank you for sharing it :D

@Gareth.W 5 ай бұрын

Haha, great video... love the humour and I picked up some handy tips too. Now time to go listen to some Hanson tracks.

@ipread 6 ай бұрын

Mate. Your humour is on point. Love the dog about tech house and always laugh watching your videos coz of your dry humour.

@djason_music 6 ай бұрын

Another great video!! I love love the 24 hour cooling off period and the three follow up questions.

@Ben-pb7sj 5 ай бұрын

This helps thanks

@TheMrAlwaysLoveMusic 5 ай бұрын

good tips!

@Kaycie020 Ай бұрын

5:14 hahaha 'Progressive Gabber' and 'Vacuum Core' 🤣 haha, sounds like the perfect match to me :D

@Eze1kel 5 ай бұрын

simply....thank you. And how do you keep organized your files on hard drive?

@devilcity5827 4 ай бұрын

Save all my Music in Specific Folders for different Occasion in a 2TB External Hard Drive . Works for me. ❤

@lancek7533 5 ай бұрын

"your sets can sound like everyone else's" LOL. perfect!

@joewight7432 2 ай бұрын

Love you bro ❤

@coolcazc 18 күн бұрын

Great advice ! I got turns Sl 12s techs & the old SL Rane box which is not supported by serato . But the disc drivers are still sealed as I never got round to using it. Originally I was into breaks ( not D n b more for cutting extending ) over time I got more n more into older vintage sounds mostly 60s stuff I've got a large collected that I want format as mp3s . Some djs say if you got enough power on a decent laptop the rane boxes will work so I'm hoping I can load mp3 streams onto the vynls .But not sure if it will work . I also got a new rane controller & reloop reflux audio interface & powerful laptop . But more interested getting the vintage music on the 12s then in the future transfer to the laptop & create lists eg northern soul , funk , psyche rock , garage punk , prog , rock roll, surf , studio one , ska etc

@Xylume 5 ай бұрын

You don't have to delete all of your music to become organized. You can simply place them in a different folder and drive. Some music that you won't be playing could be useful for sampling intros and outro or for creating mashups or DJ edits. I agree that having only the music you'll be playing is very important. I delete music all of the time, but I don't mind having a big bone yard of resources for production purposes. When it's time to perform live, you'll have just the songs that are mixable and playable pre-organized.

@ReallyChrisM 5 ай бұрын

Great points 👍🏼

@creeperareinsane 6 ай бұрын

Tech House beef still going strong ahaha

@jeremyr8793 6 ай бұрын

was enjoyin until he dissed tech house 😔

@jeremyc1034 5 ай бұрын

@@jeremyr8793it is a scourge though

@redmangoose182 6 ай бұрын

The exporting of unused tracks is such a good tip! I had no clue. Always appreciate the underrated tools.

@BaneLoki 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the great tip. Will have to start using the rating system for energy. Now have to find a video on genres as I’ve got a lot to learn

@circulator13 Ай бұрын

Hi Chris! Great video, as always! Where exactly can I find this shortcuts?

@deepzone31 5 ай бұрын

Bandcamp (hopefully not RIP soon) has been my favorite for sourcing music. I pay way more per track but grab WAV, 320s, and FLAC for everything I buy. I haven't played out in years but I'm still really apprehensive about ever playing MP3s on a system, even 320s. I think the cringe of people playing 128k bootleg MP3s over club systems tainted me back in the 00s. +1 for the DnB crew. It's one of the few genres where you can meet and interact with your musical heroes....and beg for "dubs".

@mickyquinn2547 5 ай бұрын

Not a single human being alive will know the difference between an high quality MP3 and WAV in a club.

@thomasrodriguez8797 3 ай бұрын

TRUTHHHH

@martinbalcercik2029 6 ай бұрын

Super video.I have a problem with finding out the year of release of the song. Can you give me some advice? Thank you in advance and cheers. Martin

@ReallyChrisM 6 ай бұрын

Discogs.com is the bible for this

@carlos_mann 5 ай бұрын

Hey you mentioned something about purchasing songs.... you happen to know how I might be able to purchase a track from the Amazon UK site if I'm in the states ? I've tried using a VPN but that doesn't work? And its a remix I can't find ANYWHERE, except for Amazon UK site.

@kieranmoscrop4188 6 ай бұрын

Hi what a useful video it has helped me alot

@ReallyChrisM 6 ай бұрын

Assuming you mean from 87/87.5? I like to do this but the important thing is everything is consistent to save doing sums whilst you are playing

@JacobVoltarious 5 ай бұрын

Awesome video! Rekordbox’s file management is absolutely insane! I’m starting out and are more interested in Open-format DJ-ing and finding the stems in Serato to be super useful. Does anyone know if Serato has an equally good file management system?

@ste8701 5 ай бұрын

nope, Serato music management is super dummy simple..using it when coming from RB is just painful🤦‍♂️😅 RB music management is indeed insane but of course because they started there😁 however Pioneer bought Serato so hang on, RB stems should improve soon😁

@SiHargreaves 5 ай бұрын

Can recommend Lexicon DJ for library management too

@martinbroeren5747 6 ай бұрын

does anyone know in what mp3 tag Rekordbox writes the rating? I'd like to edit that in a separate program such as mp3tag

@lexasakie8107 5 ай бұрын

Is the Shortcut app only available on certain mAcOs versions? I can't seem to find the app or download the shortcuts. Incredible video BTW!

@ReallyChrisM 5 ай бұрын

It's been available since 2021 I believe - so Monterey onwards (I think)

@MannYgfx 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for creating such a detailed walkthrough sprinkled with just the right amount of humor! However, how do you actually organise the files themselves, outside of rekordbox? I tried using Apple Music for this but eventually gave up, and now I've got a plethora of folders full of duplicates and complete chaos. Help?

@ReallyChrisM 2 ай бұрын

This one's on the roadmap..

@NiallDoran.glasgow 3 ай бұрын

Hi Chris Glad found your channel I'm making the switch from Traktor to RB got DDJ FLX-10 so trying to work everything out for the weekend I currently use an External HHD for my files so running RB on a Dell and MAC would the files I've done on the Dell like Playlists with tags etc be possible to be transferred to the mac so can prep on my dell Transfer onto the mac if you get where I'm coming from ? MANY Thanks

@ReallyChrisM 3 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard! You would need to either manually backup/restore the libraries across the two systems or easier (but paid) use a Rekordbox plan with Cloud Library Sync

@justno789 2 ай бұрын

I am worried that I get more excited by well organised library structures than playing the music. Like why just find songs, maybe I can find the chunks of my brain I left in every club toilet ever. I also can't use a poop tag because I have a genre in my breakcore lists that is actually poo songs. Thank you for helping me organise this, I can guarantee audiences of at least one will be thoroughly horrified by my ability to choose the songs they hate most with expert efficiency. I am a success!

@daveryan-kv4wx 5 ай бұрын

Vacume core… you are quickly gaining a fan 😅

@simonemonda17 4 ай бұрын

Hi! Nice video, a question please 🙏 When you download music from bpm supreme, can you play music through usb on cdj? Or you need the laptop? Thanks so much.

@ReallyChrisM 4 ай бұрын

It's just a standard mp3 file so yes, you can!

@simonemonda17 4 ай бұрын

@@ReallyChrisM ok thanks, and i have the files forever? Or when i unsubscribe i will lose them?

@ReallyChrisM 4 ай бұрын

I would advise checking the T&C on their website for the definitive answer @@simonemonda17

@tyler-xh6oc 3 ай бұрын

It’s crazy to see how my more features RB has compared to Serato.

@djadamlive 6 ай бұрын

At 16:00 munites into the video you Deleted tracks from playlist shortcut. How do i get this shortcut on my mac? I couldn't find it where you said i can find where it explains on your newsletter page.

@ReallyChrisM 6 ай бұрын

Once you sign up to the newsletter it’s in the welcome email you will receive 👍🏼

@djadamlive 6 ай бұрын

@@ReallyChrisM i found it thanks. so helpful 🙏

@djadamlive 5 ай бұрын

You explain about making an intelligent playlist and saving a file then using shortcuts to delete the Tidal tracks. I get that. So the question i have is what happens if you are using BPLink which im using would it be the same? I tried it but i had no success. Also if i deleted BPLink tracks from RB would it leave any digital residue on my hard drive even though they have been deleted from my RB? I also have a problem that my RB keeps slowing or hanging even in Export mode. I use a MacBook Pro 2018 - Processor 2.6 GHz 6-Core Intel Core i7 - Graphics Radeon Pro 555X 4 GB Intel UHD Graphics 630 1536 MB - RAM 16GB Any solution i would appreciate your help ))

@ReallyChrisM 5 ай бұрын

The shortcut only deletes physical files (eg mp3s/wavs). If you use a streaming service there are no files on your computer to delete. Just right click in RB and remove the tracks from your collection to get rid of any analysis data :)

@djadamlive 5 ай бұрын

@@ReallyChrisM ok got it. Do you have also a solution to speed up RB or stop it from overheating my laptop and slowing or lagging

@DJ_ETHAX 5 ай бұрын

I’ve tried the rating method before but for some reason the stars go back to default the next time I open Rekord box

@RandomGamesHDPlay 3 ай бұрын

need something similar for Traktor

@stephenreg700 5 ай бұрын

Hey can oyu tell me how you did the shortcut to delete files from playlist?

@ReallyChrisM 5 ай бұрын

I used apple shortcuts and some jiggery pokery

@jeffjefferson9885 5 ай бұрын

A waiting period is the only way to go when buying new tracks. I always have Traxsource and Hard Wax carts out there waiting for a review before final purchase - a must. Sometimes I can't believe that I added a track to my cart when I listen 3-4 days later. Much better then the vinyl days when you would buy stuff right off (especially when travelling to new shops for gigs) then have buyer's remorse AND be broke once you got home.

@nickmiller8881 5 ай бұрын

I find it better to manage my library in iTunes so that I am able to switch between different DJ programs and retain the same consistent library structure

@aviationmotivation4957 4 ай бұрын

I need to try that, I use Traktor and rekordbox depending on the gig and it’s annoying having to manage playlists for 2 or more softwares.

@yogofficial4847 3 ай бұрын

When using your Mac shortcut it says this shortcut can't access shall do, I make it as an administrator?

@ReallyChrisM 3 ай бұрын

You'll need to give it permission to read the folder so yes I would try as an admin

@yogofficial4847 3 ай бұрын

all good now thanks @@ReallyChrisM

@mikeblades 5 ай бұрын

video was good...but the dry humor was excellent :)

@djSoundShed 6 ай бұрын

I subscribed to the newsleter but can;t find that apple shortcuts download for removing files from a playlist

@ReallyChrisM 6 ай бұрын

You will have received a welcome email it can be found on there- check your spam if you didn’t get it :)

@LothoOdy 4 ай бұрын

😊😊😊😊😊

@StamyIIReturn 4 ай бұрын

But all these doesnt work on standalone units does it?

@ReallyChrisM 4 ай бұрын

If you are preparing tracks on RB on your laptop and then exporting to USB to play on standalone the majority of things spoken about here should work :)

@tkpng 6 ай бұрын

have i not see mthis video before

@MatthewGillespiedj 5 ай бұрын

I thought I was going crazy that I couldn't separate stems from Tidal anymore, asking myself "Wait, was I ever able to do that at all?" Didn't know they turned that off until now.

@ReallyChrisM 5 ай бұрын

It wasn’t widely publicised, just a line in a release note

@DJJuxtapose 5 ай бұрын

Lol, did you say "I go to the supermarket because I don't like to support small businesses?" Also, I share a studio building with ShockOne :)

@ReallyChrisM 5 ай бұрын

Oh nice! Grab me some dubs please

@KokoB71 5 ай бұрын

As a DJ if you can't do most of these things he is talking about I suggest giving up mixing..Or like most wanabe dj's you can become a SYNC dj... BUY your music spend some money & before anything know what style you wanna mix!

@daveryan-kv4wx 5 ай бұрын

Harder than listening to an entire tech-house set!!!😅

@cody_raves 5 ай бұрын

Organize music based off “like” sounds Meaning this sounds like that, so place them in the same folder. Next thing you’ll know you now have a entire set of music that is similar sounding. This way I can pull one random track out of the folder and guarantee it goes with any song in the list

@hi_im_fido 6 ай бұрын

good video, but some points are irrelevant for cdj users

@straightouttacornwall 5 ай бұрын

Oh great another 'affiliate dj keeping it real'

@user-dz1yq1bg8g 2 күн бұрын

What about traktor😢

@alexlapo4986 5 ай бұрын

11k tracks 200+ playlists and im a dj 2 years ... everythings is organised very nice tho

@qwertyuiopasdfghjkl2556 5 ай бұрын

my tracks are strictly related to one another per each set

@lanf3ust 5 ай бұрын

9000 tracks in 20 years ? why do I already have 2500 in 1 year xD ?

@stereothrilla8374 Ай бұрын

Don’t delete all of your music. Just pull a set and make sure everything is labeled properly.

@NicleT 5 ай бұрын

4:45 "... and making sure your set sounds like everyone else's." Isn't this what we exactly want to avoid?

@bikesbeersbeats Ай бұрын

whooosh!

@DavidVanxProfile 5 ай бұрын

and how these tips helped you to be a DJ? i never heard about you mate

@HikariSakai 6 ай бұрын

wdym Hackers is a terrible track?! also love how Baddadan is there lmao

@ReallyChrisM 6 ай бұрын

It’s a great track - this is one of the streaming service issues I mentioned- they remove it and add it again meaning there’s ghost tracks RB can’t load any more 🤦🏻‍♂️

@HikariSakai 6 ай бұрын

@@ReallyChrisM And that's why I have mp3's of every track, no issues. Granted I have TONS of time to tag and grid everything and such, I'm extremely OCD about my organization haha. But at the same time I understand that not everyone has the time or motivation to do all that work so streaming is a quick option I suppose.

@ReallyChrisM 6 ай бұрын

@@HikariSakai Yep I'm in the awkward transition phase back to mp3s after some time away

@HikariSakai 6 ай бұрын

@@ReallyChrisM it's a lot of work but it's worth it for sure imo. Btw don't think I've asked this before but is there anywhere I can listen to some sets you played?

@ReallyChrisM 6 ай бұрын

I actually just did my first guestmix in a long time on Data Transmission: soundcloud.com/datatransmission/pachelle-presents-over-the-moon-episode-5?in=pachellemusic/sets/over-the-moon-radio @@HikariSakai

@visheshl 3 ай бұрын

Who has a music library of 9000 tracks in today's world... No piracy, Spotify etc won't let you download mp3s... I want to build my library from scratch... But I have no idea where to look... If you can be so kind to tell me websites with sell mp3s... Please let me know

@DekriteN09 4 ай бұрын

My library has 88+k of tracks. I' m a mobile DJ.

@user-cl9ey5kk4h 4 ай бұрын

😂 First step: Delete Everything! -> I can't teach you anything, if you don't forget everything you know ;) :-D

@TRYBEmusic 4 ай бұрын

6th tip, delete all the music, download high quality music from 2023, select it, and you're done. Since in the end, every set (for example 1 hour and a half) is made of around 20-30 songs.

@TRYBEmusic 4 ай бұрын

Ah, 7th tip, use your cues! Put it in "H" where you are closer to the end of the song but still sounds the kick and hat or just the kick, and do a loop cue there, and transition to other drums-song… Remember that you only need 20-30 songs, on the same note or be capable to blend into other notes that fit musically.

@JEEKMUSIC 4 ай бұрын

this track always goes down well with capitalists... WTF!!! 🤣🤣

@erindbala7343 5 ай бұрын

Can you stop and breath?

@mrbishi634 5 ай бұрын

Welcome to KZfaq in 2023. People won't watch "long" videos.

@zesound 3 ай бұрын

Could have sworn this guy was sponsored by a coffee maker and a travel guide lmao. Meh

@J-237 6 ай бұрын

Enough with the tech house slander

@J-237 6 ай бұрын

Quick question my cue buttons has some sticky stuff inside of it what’s the best way to clean them without opening her up

@itsamedjmario 6 ай бұрын

@@J-237on what type of gear ?

@Del-Blanco-Diablo 6 ай бұрын

@@itsamedjmariocould try isopropyl alcohol smear some round the button and keep pressing it until the isopropyl alcohol starts breaking down the sticky stuff.