How to Download YouTube Music to Rekordbox for Free

Part 1. Tool Needed to Download YouTube Music to Rekordbox

DJs worldwide have embraced the versatile and robust Rekordbox DJ software. As online streaming gains momentum, Rekordbox has forged partnerships with numerous streaming services, including Beatport Link, Beatsource, Tidal, and Soundcloud GO +. Yet, there is no integration between YouTube Music and Rekordbox. In other words, Rekordbox does not natively support YouTube Music.

Not only that but in fact, streaming media imposes significant limitations on our DJ mix capabilities. Accessibility to streaming music is subject to numerous unpredictable factors, such as licensing disputes and geographical restrictions. If record labels object to the terms of agreements, they reserve the right to withdraw their content from the platform at any juncture, which can be catastrophic for professional DJs when their carefully curated playlists are disrupted.

Thus, we conceived a solution that marries the strengths of Rekordbox with those of YouTube Music, utilizing a third-party utility named ViWizard YouTube Music Converter. This tool enables you to download YouTube Music for local mixing, effectively liberating you from the whims of the original platform's availability for these tracks. These downloaded YouTube songs can then be imported into Rekordbox as local audio files. Let's delve deeper into the specifics.

Part 2. Download YouTube Music to Rekordbox

ViWizard YouTube Music Converter stands as an audio extractor and downloader compatible with both Windows and Mac operating systems. This application ensures the pristine quality of your audio files is maintained, delivering high-fidelity music tracks free from any interference or background noise. The software's intelligent technology supports batch processing, enabling you to record multiple music tracks simultaneously. For added refinement, post-recording edits can be applied to your audio files.

The audio files captured and converted by ViWizard YouTube Music Converter are compatible with all major file formats, including MP3, M4A, M4B, FLAC, WAV, and AAC, allowing users to effortlessly transfer their music to any device like iPod, Alexa, Sonos, etc. they prefer.

Key Features of ViWizard YouTube Music Converter

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• Convert YouTube Music to MP3, WAV, FLAC, AAC, and more
• Record songs, albums, playlists, podcasts from YouTube Music
• Support splitting, merging, cutting, and editing YouTube Music
• Detect ID3 tags automatically and allow manual editing of ID3 tags

Once you've downloaded and installed ViWizard YouTube Music Converter on your computer, you can locate your desired music or audio content on YouTube and subsequently integrate it with Rekordbox. We will first download the music or audio content from YouTube using the ViWizard program. Let's proceed.

Step 1Open and Setup ViWizard

First, launch ViWizard YouTube Music Converter on your computer. You will be presented with an interface featuring a variety of programs. If there is no browser available for you to access the YouTube website, you can drag and drop a browser into ViWizard or click the "+" icon to select one. There's no need to open the browser immediately.

Step 2Customize Output Format

Next, you'll need to adjust the output audio settings. Choose from six formats - MP3, AAC, WAV, FLAC, and M4A - but ensure you set it to MP3 format for using YouTube music on Rekordbox. Alternatively, you can fine-tune the bit rate, sample rate, and audio channel settings to enhance the output audio quality.

Step 3Play and Download YouTube Music

Now, navigate to the YouTube website by opening the browser from within the ViWizard main interface. Select a single music video or several, and ViWizard will commence recording audio from YouTube. You can halt the downloading of YouTube music tracks by clicking the "Stop" button whenever you wish.

Step 4Edit and Save YouTube Downloads

All recorded music is saved in the History list; click the History button to access this list. If you wish to locate the files on your computer's local storage, simply click the Open icon beside each recorded track, which will prompt a pop-up window with the file location.

Part 3. Transfer Downloaded YouTube Music to Rekordbox

Once you've converted YouTube music to MP3 or other standard audio formats, integrating it into Rekordbox becomes a straightforward process. There are two primary methods for infusing your YouTube music into Rekordbox: manually moving the files from your hard drive or utilizing iTunes. Let's explore these methods further.

• Way 1: Add YouTube Music to Rekordbox from Hard Drive

  1. Launch the Rekordbox app on your computer.
  2. Ensure that the "Collection" tab beside the playlist tree is selected, then drag and drop the YouTube music files onto the track display at the bottom of the Rekordbox interface.

  

  3. Or locate and click the 'Files' button within Rekordbox. Inside the 'Files' section, hit the 'Import' > 'Import Track'/'Import Folder'/'Import Playlist' option to initiate the process of adding new tracks to the Rekordbox library.

  

  4. Then a window will appear, where you can find and select the specific downloaded YouTube tracks or entire folder to import.
  5. Rekordbox will analyze the dropped/imported YouTube music files, appending track information such as waveforms, key detection, and BPM, after which these files are ready to be added to a playlist.

• Way 2: Import YouTube Music to Rekordbox from iTunes

  To transfer music from YouTube into Rekordbox using iTunes, first, ensure that the downloaded YouTube Music is included in your iTunes library. Proceed with the following steps:

  1. Click on the iTunes icon located on the left side of the Rekordbox menu. Clicking the arrow will reveal an additional window.
  2. Browse through your entire music library or specific iTunes playlists to locate the desired music files.
  3. Playback of a song will initiate the importation process by Rekordbox, incorporating the playlist into its library where you can then assign track data and waveforms.

  With these steps completed, you're now free to enjoy your downloaded YouTube tracks within the Rekordbox ecosystem.

Extra Tip: How to Fix the Lyric Function on Rekordbox

Occasionally, users might encounter a malfunction with the lyric display feature within Rekordbox, which can diminish their listening enjoyment. If you're experiencing this problem, we've got a solution for you to enhance your musical experience. Let's delve into how to troubleshoot the lyric function on Rekordbox. Keep reading for further insights.

This issue may arise in several scenarios:

• If the lyrics suddenly change to asterisks (***) midway through a track, you'll need to subscribe to the Creative Plan to fully utilize the Lyric Function.

• Should you encounter the message 'Cannot create DirectX/OpenGL interop' or if your screen remains black, your computer's specifications must meet the minimum requirements for Rekordbox. Refer to the official System Requirements for Rekordbox. Additionally, ensure your graphics driver is up to date. If updating does not resolve the issue, the Lyric function might not be compatible with your system.

Conclusion

You now know how to download and transfer music from YouTube to Rekordbox, allowing you to freely enjoy your favorite YouTube tracks on Rekordbox without any limitations. ViWizard YouTube Music Converter stands out as the premier YouTube audio downloader for both Windows and Mac users. Feel free to test it on your personal computer. Moreover, this guide has provided a solution for addressing the lyric function issue on Rekordbox. We hope this tutorial is helpful for you.