Will Traktor Remix Sets come across to Rekordbox?

No. Remix Sets are Traktor-only and Lexicon does not support them.

Do cue colors survive the Traktor to Rekordbox conversion?

Traktor does not store cue colors, so there is nothing to transfer. Rekordbox applies its default cue colors, or you can set specific colors in Lexicon before syncing.

Traktor to Rekordbox

Convert your Traktor library to Rekordbox with Lexicon.

Convert your Traktor Pro library to Rekordbox with Lexicon. Playlists, hot cues, beatgrids, and tags transfer. Free, Windows and macOS.

Applies to Traktor Pro 3 and 4 → Rekordbox 6 or 7. Rekordbox 5 works via XML. Traktor DJ is not supported.

Requirements

You need to have these installed:

Traktor Pro 3 or 4
Rekordbox 6 or 7, launched at least once
Lexicon — free for library conversion

Lexicon runs on Windows and macOS.

Steps to convert Traktor to Rekordbox

The process has two parts: import your Traktor library into Lexicon, then sync it to Rekordbox.

Part 1 — Import from Traktor

Close both Traktor and Rekordbox completely. Background processes must terminate for the databases to be readable.
Open Lexicon and go to the Sync page.

Click Import tracks & playlists at the bottom.

Import tracks & playlists button in Lexicon

Choose Traktor from the dropdown. Lexicon auto-detects the database.

Selecting Traktor as the source in the Lexicon import dropdown

Leave Full selected to import your entire library.

Click Start importing. Your Traktor library now lives in Lexicon.

Part 2 — Sync to Rekordbox

Go back to the Sync page (don't click Import again).
Choose Rekordbox from the dropdown. Lexicon auto-detects the Rekordbox database.

Selecting Rekordbox as the sync target in Lexicon

Leave Full selected. Leave the other options on their defaults.

Click Sync to Rekordbox. Wait for it to finish.

When it completes, open Rekordbox and your full library is there — playlists, cues, beatgrids and tags intact.

What transfers from Traktor to Rekordbox

Item	Transfers	Notes
Playlists & folder structure	Yes	Traktor playlists become Rekordbox playlists. Traktor's playlist folders map to Rekordbox folders.
Smart playlists	As intelligent playlists	Traktor smart playlists pass through Lexicon as smartlists and sync to Rekordbox intelligent playlists (Direct method).
Hot cues	Yes (up to 8)	Both apps support 8 hot cues.
Cue colors	Re-added by Rekordbox	Traktor has no colored cues, so the source library has no colors. Rekordbox's default colors apply.
Memory cues	Optional	Rekordbox is the only DJ app with memory cues. Enable memory cue support in Lexicon to distribute cues between hot and memory slots.
Beatgrids	Yes	Beatgrid markers and BPM transfer via the Direct method.
Loops	Yes (one active)	Rekordbox supports one active hot loop and one active memory loop.
Remix Sets	No	Traktor Remix Sets don't transfer — they're a Traktor-only concept Lexicon doesn't support.
Track metadata	Yes	Title, artist, album, genre, BPM, key, comments, ratings, custom tags.
Album art	Yes	Embedded art transfers. Rekordbox does not support album art for WAV files — re-tag in Rekordbox if needed.

Notes specific to Traktor → Rekordbox

Remix Sets are lost

Lexicon doesn't support Traktor Remix Sets (they're a Traktor-exclusive feature). If your library relies on Remix Sets, export them from Traktor separately before syncing.

Direct vs XML sync for Rekordbox

Lexicon offers two sync methods to Rekordbox: Direct (recommended for Rekordbox 6/7) and XML (required for Rekordbox 5). The Direct method is faster and preserves intelligent playlists. Use XML only if you're on Rekordbox 5.

NML file auto-detection

Lexicon auto-detects Traktor's collection.nml database file. If auto-detection fails, right-click the collection in Traktor and export the NML manually, then point Lexicon to the file.

Cue colors — a fresh start

Traktor doesn't store cue colors. When you sync to Rekordbox, the cues arrive without color data, so Rekordbox applies its default colors. If you want specific colors, set them in Lexicon before syncing.

Sync Manager incompatibility

Rekordbox's own "Sync Manager" feature can conflict with Lexicon's sync by creating duplicate tracks or ignoring field updates. Export playlists to USB by right-clicking in Rekordbox instead.

Close Rekordbox completely

Rekordbox leaves rekordbox and rekordboxAgent processes running after you close the window. Force-quit them if Lexicon's sync hangs.

Frequently asked questions

Will my Remix Sets come across to Rekordbox?

No. Remix Sets are Traktor-only and Lexicon doesn't support them.

Do my cue colors survive?

Traktor doesn't store cue colors, so there's nothing to transfer. Rekordbox applies its defaults. You can set specific colors in Lexicon before syncing.

Will Traktor smart playlists become Rekordbox intelligent playlists?

Yes via the Direct sync method. They pass through Lexicon as smartlists and sync to Rekordbox intelligent playlists.

Does this work with Traktor Pro 4?

Yes. Lexicon supports Traktor Pro 3 and 4. Traktor DJ is not supported.

Do I need the XML method?

Only for Rekordbox 5. Rekordbox 6 and 7 use the Direct method, which is faster and more complete.

Does this work on macOS?

Yes. The process is identical on Windows and macOS.

Converting from a different app, or to a different app?

Library conversion is 100% free. No credit card required.

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