How to Listen to a Rekordbox Library on Your Phone

If your best listening selections are already in Rekordbox, start with those playlists. Tape can import a supported Rekordbox XML export and play the local files behind it on a paired phone. You can keep preparing sets in Rekordbox while using Tape to listen away from the desk.

Start with the desktop library

Open a familiar playlist in Rekordbox and check that its tracks play. Connect any external music drive, and back up the library before making changes. Then use File → Export Collection in xml format, as described in Rekordbox's export instructions. The XML describes the collection; Tape also needs access to the audio files it references.

In Tape Desktop, choose Import playlists and select the Rekordbox XML source and file. Review the proposed music folders, let the import finish and open a playlist you know well. Check its track order and play a few files before importing a larger archive.

Use a phone companion for review

Pair the phone with your Tape Hub, then open the imported playlist. This is a useful way to learn new purchases or revisit a possible set while walking or commuting. You can build further selections in Tape as you listen.

Keep expectations clear

• The import is a snapshot. Later edits in Rekordbox do not continuously sync to Tape.
• Only accessible local audio can be played through this import; a streaming-service entry does not provide a local file.
• Keep the hub and music drives available for streaming. Remote listening requires the relevant license.
• Check cues, beatgrids and your final performance export in Rekordbox.

The DJ workflow overview explains the rest of the desktop-to-phone setup.