With previous versions of the iOS app, we could plug in our mobile phone to a CDJ, launch the app and start DJ'ing. All that was needed was a lightning cable to plug into a Type A port on top of the unit.
Now with the new Rekordbox 3, we're asked to get a fancy lighning to ethernet adapter, then find a ethernet cable, then a hub, and then hook up to 2 or 4 CDJs. Sadly, most venues I've played at just have 2 CDJs that are networked together. No ethernet hub. So for me to play an 'impromptu' set, I would need to bring a hub, a bunch of ethernet cables, a clunky adapter and then fiddle with the rear of a CDJ.
Can we bring back the option to just use Rekordbox app via the USB port on top of CDJs like before? Why was this functionality removed?
And the reason why is with this connection method (as opposed to connecting as a device to the top of the player), is they all use the networking chipset through these connections, which allows for use of higher quality / bitrate files, as well as a more reliable connection with the players.
I'm sorry this requires a change, but it's a necessary improvement.
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