Once imported, create an added column in your all section to be able to see the newly imported files. It will not duplicate the files that have already been imported. Note: This will only import the new files you added to iTunes. Drag and drop the entire iTunes Music folder directly onto the word all above your crates. Click on the Files tab and then click on the Music folder/iTunes/iTunes Media to get to your iTunes Music folder. Now that the playlists have been transferred into crates, how do you get new files you add to iTunes to show up in Serato software? There are two ways we suggest importing your new music.ġ. At that point you will be left with all the same files and organized structure only your Serato software will no longer be relying on iTunes to import your music (as they are now all being referenced from the files original location). Once all your playlists are transferred into crates you can uncheck the Show iTunes Library option in the Setup screen. Once highlighted, drag/drop them into the same named crate you created.Ħ. Select all the files in a particular playlist by clicking on one file in the playlist and holding down control + A (Windows) or command + A (Mac). In this example I've created a 'Party Bangers' and 'Trill Bass' crate.ĥ. Simply double click on the crate name, rename it, and press enter. Name the crates you create the same name as the Playlists being read from iTunes. Create crates by clicking on the crate icon at the bottom of the crate section.Ĥ. Go back to the main screen and click on Library to expand and view your iTunes playlists.ģ. Open your Serato software and make sure the Show iTunes library and option in the Library + Display tab of the Setup screen is checked.Ģ. This article will explain how to transfer your iTunes playlists into Serato DJ crates, and how to get new music imported in Serato DJ, while continuing to import and store music in iTunes.ġ. Many people have invested a lot of time organizing their music in iTunes but would like to stop relying on iTunes to import their files into Serato DJ, thus alleviating issues that can come along with having Serato DJ reading an iTunes library.

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