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Rekordbox and CDJ350 BPM

Lewis Harriman
posted this on Feb 17 14:33

Why does the bpm keeps changing when a track is playing on Rekordbox or the CDJ'S, Annnoying when yopur in the mix and it keeps going off sync...

 

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Foster
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@Lewis > Could you please explain a bit better what you meant by the bpm changes on Rekordbox?

If you are using CD's in the CDJ's, or un-analyzed files on a flash drive in the CDJ's, then sometimes the tempo can vary throughout the track as it tries to calculate it within the unit itself and isn't always 100% accurate. For the best accuracy, you should only use the BPM count as a guide and use your ears for beat matching. ;) 

February 19, 2012 21:20
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Lewis Harriman

Well, I play a track within Rekordbox and watch the BPM continually changing whilst playing, the same on the CDJ, I use MP3's with tunes from Rekordbox, and when I'm in the mix the BPM Keeps changing on the track thats playing

February 20, 2012 05:40
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@Lewis > Have you correctly imported and analyzed your tracks?
In the preferences, did you analyze the tracks in "Normal" or "Dynamic" mode?

You should use the the "Normal" mode for digitally produced EDM tracks that should follow a constant beat. You should use "Dynamic" mode for live instrument tracks where a drummer may be slightly off beat therefore can result in a fluctuating tempo.

However, there have been users who find digitally produced tracks with slightly off beats. In this case, I would recommend using the drop down arrow to the right of the waveform in Rekordbox, and manually make sure the grid is lined up exactly with your track. If you've done this correctly, the tempo on Rekordbox should not fluctuate throughout a track, nor on a CDJ.

As long as you use Rekordbox analyzed files on the CDJ's, they should provide a constant BPM on the display.

Could you please double check the analyze mode, and ensure your tracks have analyzed properly, the grid is lined up throughout the entire track, and you've exported the files properly if you're using a USB device or SD card.

If you are still having troubles, please reply here with the results and a bit more information on what exactly you did. :)

February 23, 2012 01:43
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Lewis Harriman

@ Foster

 

Problem sorted thanks very much, i have analysed the tracks in normal now and the bpm stays the same, im new to cdj's having been a vinyl dj for years.

Still getting to grips with Rekordbox/CDJ's

 

Cheers.

February 23, 2012 08:20
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Gavin
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@Lewis > thanks for letting us know. We'll be getting some detailed videos running shortly to explain everything a little bit more clearly.

February 23, 2012 10:14
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@Lewis > Glad you got it and thanks for the update. :)

February 23, 2012 13:39