Are you tired of sifting through a disorganized mess of music files on your hard drive? Do you struggle to find the exact version of a song you're looking for? Look no further than Crate Hackers, the ultimate solution for DJs and music enthusiasts. In this tutorial, we'll take you on a complete tour of the Crate Hackers website and desktop app, and show you how to take your DJ skills to the next level.
Step 1: Discover Mixable Performance Order
One of the first things you'll notice when you open up a Crate Hackers crate is that the songs are in mixable performance order. You can start anywhere in the crate and know that the songs above and below will blend seamlessly.
Step 2: Find the Exact Song Version You Need
Crate Hackers is the one-stop-shop for finding the exact song version you're looking for. Click on Direct Music Service to bring up all the versions they host. Compare different record pools side-by-side to see which one suits your sound best.
Step 3: Perform Your Music with Cloud Crates, no need for a record pool!
With Crate Hackers, you have the ultimate backup solution. Plug these mixable crates into your DJ software, and perform with confidence. You don't even need a record pool!
Step 4: Organize Your Locally Stored Music with the Desktop App
If your hard drive is a disorganized mess, the Crate Hacker's desktop app can help. It shows you all the songs you have on your hard drive and cloud storage, anywhere you have music it's picked it up. Swap out clean with dirty or original with remix with ease. Plug into your software of choice and start mixing.
Step 5: Export to Your DJ Software of Choice
Export your music to VirtualDJ or Serato, a pre-built crate ready to perform. The desktop app works with practically any DJ software available today.
Step 6: Explore Advanced Tools
Take advantage of all the other tools Crate Hackers has to offer inside the app. The Folder Flattener tool allows you to downsize your collection and eliminate duplicates. The Spotify import tool lets you import any playlist from Spotify and track match just like all the other crates.
Step 7: Join the Community
Explore the weekly hackathons, boot camps, challenges, webinars, and live Q&A sessions with some of the biggest artists out there. Join the exclusive, very private Crate Hackers group and be a part of the live broadcasts.
In conclusion, Crate Hackers is a game-changing app for DJs and music enthusiasts. With its innovative features and advanced tools, you can take your music organization and performance skills to the next level. So what are you waiting for? Start hacking with Crate Hackers today!