How to Change the Library Location in rekordbox: Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to easily change your rekordbox library location to manage large music collections efficiently.

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To change the library in rekordbox, go to the 'Preferences' menu, select the 'Advanced' tab, and then navigate to the 'Library' section. Here, you can click 'Relocate...' to choose a new location for your library. Confirm the change and rekordbox will update your library location. This helps in managing large collections efficiently.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I move my rekordbox library to an external drive? Yes, by using the 'Relocate...' feature in the rekordbox Preferences under the Advanced tab, you can change your library location to an external drive.
  2. What happens if I don’t update the library location in rekordbox after moving files? If the library location is not updated, rekordbox will not be able to find your music files, leading to missing tracks or errors during playback.
  3. Is it possible to have multiple libraries in rekordbox? Rekordbox manages a single library database, but you can relocate the library folder to different locations as needed.

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