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Rekordbox: Rekordbox Lyric Operation Guide
Rekordbox: Rekordbox Lyric Operation Guide
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1 Before Start.................................................................................................................. 2
1.1 Before getting started............................................................................................... 2
1.2 Overview of rekordbox lyric ..................................................................................... 2
1.3 System requirements ............................................................................................... 2
2 Activation ..................................................................................................................... 4
2.1 Subscription Plans ................................................................................................... 4
2.1.1 If you already own rekordbox dj Plus Pack license .......................................... 4
2.1.2 If you already started subscription of rekordbox dj version 5.1 or earlier ........ 4
2.1.3 If you would like to start subscription for the first time ..................................... 5
2.2 Trial .......................................................................................................................... 5
2.3 Activate rekordbox lyric ............................................................................................ 8
3 Preparation ................................................................................................................ 10
3.1 Download necessary fonts..................................................................................... 10
4 Using with DJ equipment ........................................................................................... 10
4.1 Using rekordbox with a DJ controller ..................................................................... 10
5 Part names and functions .......................................................................................... 11
5.1 Global section ........................................................................................................ 11
5.2 Lyric panel .............................................................................................................. 11
5.3 Browse section ....................................................................................................... 13
6 Basic Operation ......................................................................................................... 13
6.1 Acquire lyrics .......................................................................................................... 13
6.2 Display lyrics .......................................................................................................... 15
6.3 Change lyric settings.............................................................................................. 15
6.4 Delete lyrics............................................................................................................ 18
7 Preferences ............................................................................................................... 18
8 Using the online support ............................................................................................ 19
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1 Before Start
This Operation Guide explains rekordbox lyric and related features. For instructions on
rekordbox lyric can be used on rekordbox 5.1.0 and later. Please update rekordbox to
Using rekordbox lyric, you can play DJ with visualized lyrics in sync with the track that’s
playing.
rekordbox.com/en/products/rekordboxlyric/
NOTE
properly. Please see 2.2 Trial in this manual and start trial to make sure
that lyrics are displayed on your system environment. Be sure to check the
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Hard Disk: 2GB of free space (not including space for storing music files, etc.)
Display resolution: 1280 x 768
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Recommended system requirements: to use rekordbox lyric more comfortably, or when using
Hard Disk: 2GB or more of free space (not including space for storing music files, etc.)
Full functionality is not guaranteed with all computers that satisfy these system
requirements. Even with the required memory capacity, the software may not fully
work due to lack of memory especially when: 1) there are many tracks being managed
in the rekordbox library and 2) resident programs and services are running. Please
take necessary measures to ensure sufficient free memory in the above cases. We
Depending on your computer’s power saving settings and other factors, it may not be
possible for your computer to achieve its optimum CPU and/or hard-disk processing
capacity. Especially when using a laptop computer, make sure to utilize external AC
power sources to ensure high performance settings of the computer while using
rekordbox.
rekordbox may not operate properly when combined with other software programs on
your computer.
Supported OS:
OS (Mac) : macOS High Sierra 10.13, macOS Sierra 10.12 (Updated to the latest version)
Note
For Windows users: please use 64-bit version to satisfy recommended system
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2 Activation
Base Plan: rekordbox dj, rekordbox dvs, rekordbox video and RMX EFFECTS
Premium Plan: rekordbox dj, rekordbox dvs, rekordbox video, RMX EFFECTS and
rekordbox lyric
Please note that rekordbox lyric is only available through a subscription plan.
rekordbox.com/en/store/#subscribedj
Please subscribe to Lyric Plan and move on to 2.3 Activate rekordbox lyric.
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2.1.3 If you would like to start subscription for the first time
To use rekordbox lyric, please subscribe to Premium Plan and move on to 2.3 Activate
rekordbox lyric.
2.2 Trial
The rekordbox lyric trial is a 30-day trial mode to use the Lyric function.
Unlike rekordbox dvs or rekordbox video trial, rekordbox lyric trial is a demonstration
mode where you can display lyrics of sample tracks downloaded from rekordbox lyric. You
cannot display lyrics of tracks other than the sample tracks. Internet connection is
required to acquire rekordbox lyric sample tracks. But you can acquire lyrics of sample
After starting subscription, you can display lyrics of tracks in your library.
To start trial,
1) Activate rekordbox dj
2) Open [Preferences]→[License]
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Click [Start Trial].
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Click [OK] to start download.
When you select the destination, rekordbox automatically download sample tracks
The lyrics will be displayed on the Lyric panel in sync with the track.
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2.3 Activate rekordbox lyric
Click [Activate] under rekordbox lyric. Then, the below dialog appears. Enter your
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When activation successfully completed, you can use rekordbox lyric.
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3 Preparation
To use rekordbox lyric, you’ll need to download fonts. During the process of activation or
trial, you will see the dialog below. Please follow the instructions to download fonts.
(rekordbox.com/en/support/link.php).
You may be unable to properly operate the device depending on the USB
connection status. This could be due to the bandwidth of the USB port and the USB
hub on your computer. Changing the USB hub or port may solve the problem.
Please see the Operating instructions of your controller on how to use it. Please see
rekordbox dj function type support list for major functions that your controller
supports.
pioneerdj.com/en/support/documents/
rekordbox.com/download/func/func_djcontroller_equiv_en.html
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5 Part names and functions
・LYRIC button
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[1] Lyric setting button
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[10] AV SYNC button (crossfader)
Enable/disable sync of the video crossfader (VIDEO panel) and the audio
Lyric (word sync): Each word of lyrics has display time information.
Lyric (line sync): Each line of lyrics has display time information.
6 Basic Operation
To acquire lyrics, select a track in the browser area (multiple selection available), right-
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Lyrics can be automatically acquired when track analyzing.
If you can’t acquire lyrics, select one track on the browser, right-click it and select
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- Duration (optional)
Artist name and title are mandatory and needed to match the information registered in
the lyrics service. Please make sure that the artist name and title are correctly entered in
rekordbox.
[Tips]
Album title and duration are optional. If you can’t acquire lyrics, please blank these two
・Motion settings
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You can change Lyric Motion to match the lyrics.
② Line Sync
③ No Sync
For example, you can sync the music and its lyrics as follows.
・Color settings
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Click to select colors of background and letters as a set.
background and letters separately. Transparency of the colors can also be changed
independently.
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・Display
When [OFF] is selected, the display of lyrics to the selected video deck is turned off.
You can acquire up to 3000 tracks using rekordbox lyric. When the number of lyrics
reaches 3000, delete unnecessary lyrics data and then acquire new lyrics data. (To delete
lyrics: select acquired lyrics on the browser, right-click it and select [Delete Lyrics].)
7 Preferences
・Video Quality
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Select quality of rekordbox lyric [Video Quality] from High/Mid/Low.
rekordbox.com/en/support/manual.php
・Others
NOTE:
When you change this setting, you’ll need to delete lyrics manually and acquire them
again through the internet to reflect the new setting to the lyrics.
When you are using the lyrics in public places, please check the lyrics thoroughly in
advance.
the rekordbox manual and check the FAQ provided on the rekordbox website.
<rekordbox website>
rekordbox.com/en/
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