Are you using hardware with rekordbox in performance mode?
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Rekordbox v.5.8.5 Master Deck Auto-switching.
Hello, I am running the latest version of Rekorkbox v5.8.5 and I noticed that the Master Deck Auto-switching is not working. I still have an old version installed (v5.8.2) and I verified that the function does work in the previous version but not v5.8.5.
Here's an excerpt from the Rekordbox DJ Manual (see in bold below).
Using the beat sync function
The BPM and beat positions of the track playing can automatically be in sync with a track
playing on the sync master deck.
Before using the beat sync function, you need to analyze music files to obtain beat grid
information. (page 127)
1 Click [MASTER] on the track information panel of the deck which you wish to use as
sync master.
2 Start playback of a track on the deck to be synchronized.
3 Click [BEAT SYNC] on the track information panel of the deck to be synchronized.
The BPM and beat positions of the track playing is in sync with a track playing on the
sync master.
4 To cancel the beat sync function, click [BEAT SYNC] again.
Hint
• For the track information panel, see “Track information panel” (page 102).
• If you click [MASTER] on the other deck, the sync master is switched to the deck.
• To sync with sample audio source on the sampler deck, see “Using the sampler deck” (page 156) and “SYNC
sampler deck with other decks ” (page 160).
• When changing or unloading a track on the deck of the sync master the sync master is switched to the
other deck.
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I just tried this - and as long as the other deck is playing and the fader is NOT all the way down, it works properly.
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Hey Pulse, thanks for following up. Sorry, I am using a DDJ-SX2 in Performance Mode. Also, I was working on a couple on things at the time and couldn't recall whether or not I did in fact, have the 'fader' down, I went back to double check. You're right, if the fader is down, the function doesn't work.
After further investigation and after recreating the scenario, here's what I noticed: In Performance Mode, with tracks loaded and playing in Decks 1 and 2, faders up/open, both tracks analyzed (BPM/GRID/KEY/PHASE): If you set a loop (any size /ex.16) on one or both decks, the "Master Auto-switching" function doesn't work, however, you are allowed to manually switch to the desired deck.
I'm guessing this is done by design. If so, I'm ok with that and this post can be closed.
As always, thanks for quick response and follow up.
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Correct - the logic is to always try and make it as simple as possible for another track to sync, including when looping.
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