When organizing your Rekordbox music library, finding duplicate tracks can be a nuisance. Having various copies of a single song stored in your playlists not only wastes precious space but also potentially ruins your DJ sets. Whether you are a pro DJ or a music enthusiast, cleaning out your Rekordbox playlists for duplicate songs is a necessary routine. This tutorial will demonstrate the simplest and best method to detect and delete duplicate tracks from your Rekordbox playlists.
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Step 1: Open Rekordbox and Go To Your Playlists
First, open the Rekordbox software on your PC and make sure your music library is completely loaded.
- Open Rekordbox and go to the “Playlist” tab on the left-hand side.
- Choose the playlist in which you need to scan for duplicate tracks.
- If you have more than one playlist, do these steps for every one.
Example:
For a DJ, this could mean navigating through various playlists such as “Event 2025,” “Favorites,” and “Summer Hits” to check that there are no duplicate tracks in these collections.
Step 2: Sort Your Playlist to Quickly Find Duplicates
Sorting your playlist by track name, artist, or track length can assist you in quickly identifying duplicates. Here’s how:
- In the playlist you have chosen, click on the “Sort By” button at the top of the playlist.
- Select to sort by “Track Name” or “Artist”. Sorting by name or artist will place duplicate tracks in a row next to each other, making it easier to find them.
Example:
Sorting by “Track Name” in a club DJ who has large playlists with thousands of tracks will separate tracks of the same title, displaying duplicate tracks instantly.
Step 3: Manually Find Duplicate Tracks
After your playlist is organized, you can now manually identify duplicate tracks. Browse through the list and identify tracks that show up more than once.
- For each duplicated track, verify the file path or timestamp to see if it’s a duplicate or a variant (e.g., remixes).
- If you are certain that the track is a repeat, you can remove or delete it from the playlist.
Tip:
Be sure to verify the Track Path (right-click on the song, then Properties) to make sure you aren’t deleting another version of the song you might need to retain.
Step 4: Utilize Rekordbox’s “Duplicate Search” Tool (for Advanced Cleaning)
Rekordbox lacks an inbuilt automatic duplicate eraser, but you can employ the “Duplicate Search” tool to find duplicates in your library:
- In Rekordbox, go to the “Collection” tab.
- In the Search Bar, enter “duplicate” to search your tracks.
- Rekordbox will show you tracks with the same title so that you can easily spot suspected duplicates.
Although this option does not eliminate duplicates itself, it marks duplicates in your library so that you can delete them yourself afterwards.
Example:
For an underground festival DJ who has a sophisticated library, applying the duplicate search function will assist with simplifying the process of knowing which tracks are unnecessarily duplicated.
Step 5: Remove or Delete Duplicate Tracks
After you’ve located the duplicates, the next thing to do is to remove them from your Rekordbox playlist. Here’s how:
- Right-click the duplicate track in your playlist.
- Choose “Delete from Playlist” or “Remove from Collection” if you don’t need the file anymore in Rekordbox.
- If you take a track out of your playlist, it will remain in your main library unless you choose “Remove from Collection”, which deletes the song from Rekordbox altogether.
Example:
For a mobile DJ, this workflow guarantees that only the most important and distinctive tracks are in the performance playlist to avoid the chance of playing the same track twice in a set.
Step 6: Backup Your Playlist
After the duplicates are eliminated and your playlist is neat, it’s crucial to back up your Rekordbox library in case of any unwanted data loss. To back up your playlist, follow these steps:
- Navigate to File and choose “Backup Library.”
- Save the backup in a safe location (e.g., external hard drive or cloud storage).
Example:
A DJ on the move who updates playlists regularly for various events must ensure their Rekordbox library is saved to avoid any loss of pre-curated tracks and event-specific playlists.
Suggestions for Avoiding Duplicate Tracks in the Future
- Maintain Organized File Management: Organize your files in a structured folder hierarchy on your computer before importing them into Rekordbox. This is helpful when sorting and checking for duplicates.
- Regularly Clean Your Library: It’s a good habit to clean your library and playlists frequently to avoid duplication of tracks and clutter.
By following these step-by-step instructions, you can have your Rekordbox playlists tidy and ready for your next gig.
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