You have a folder of tracks, a controller on the desk, and a set to prepare before the weekend. rekordbox from AlphaTheta covers both jobs in one program: it organizes the music and then plays it through your DJ equipment. This page covers the Windows build, version 7.2.19.0342, which adds support for SoundSwitch, the lighting automation software from inMusic.
One program for library and performance
The defining point is that rekordbox is composite software. It manages music files and also runs DJ performances, so preparation and playing happen in the same place.
On the management side, it handles analysis, changing settings, creating files and saving playback histories. These tasks apply to music on computers and on mobile devices. The app also uses AI, cloud and automation technology, and supports several music streaming services.
How a session with DJ equipment goes
A typical session starts with the library. You load tracks into rekordbox, let it analyze them, and adjust settings where needed. Then you combine those managed files with DJ equipment to perform.
This page does not name specific controllers or go deeper into individual features. The app costs nothing to download, and the license is proprietary. The installer is 630.2 MB, so plan some disk space and download time.
Compared with Mixxx and VirtualDJ
Mixxx and VirtualDJ are the alternatives to rekordbox. We have no comparison data for either, so we cannot rank them on price, features or performance.
Rekordbox links library management with DJ hardware and offers cloud and streaming support. If those matter to your workflow, check them against the other two before choosing.
What's new in 7.2.19.0342
Version 7.2.19.0342 adds support for SoundSwitch, the lighting automation software from inMusic. It also includes bug fixes and stability improvements.
rekordbox pros and cons
Pros
- Manages music files and DJ performances in one program
- Analysis, settings and playback histories are covered
- Works with music on computers and mobile devices
- Supports multiple music streaming services
- Free to download, with an official CDN host
Cons
- The installer is large at 630.2 MB
- Few visuals are available to preview the interface before installing
- Proprietary license, so the source is not open
- Supported hardware needs to be checked separately
Is rekordbox safe?
The publisher is AlphaTheta, the license is proprietary, and the package ID is AlphaTheta.rekordbox. The setup file is about 630 MB, so expect a sizable download. Compare the publisher name on the installer before you run it.
How to install rekordbox
- Press the download button to get the official file.
- Run the installer you saved and confirm the Windows security prompt if the publisher matches.
- Follow the setup steps, then start rekordbox from the Start menu.
