Crate Hackers is a powerful tool to help you organize your music library. You can easily import music from sources like Spotify or even a simple list of songs. Here's how:

Importing from Spotify

Do you or your clients use Spotify?

You can seamlessly bring those playlists into Crate Hackers.

  1. Copy the Link

    • Go to your Spotify playlist, right click and go to Share > Copy link to playlist.

  2. Open Crate Hackers

    • Open the Crate Hackers app and find the "Spotify Import" button on the main screen or in the "Crate Builder" section.

  3. Paste the Link

    • Paste the Spotify playlist link into Crate Hackers and click “Next.”

  4. Match Songs

    • Crate Hackers will search your music library to find any matching songs.

  5. Download Missing Songs

    • For missing tracks, Crate Hackers will provide options to link you to partner record pools or purchase them from Amazon, iTunes, Beatport, etc.

Importing Crates from Text

Have a list of songs in an email or spreadsheet?

Crate Hackers can turn it into a crate in minutes.

  1. Open Text Importer

    • Go to the "Tools" section in Crate Hackers and click "Text Import." You can also find it in the Crate Builder and on the Home Page.

  2. Name the Crate

    • Assign a name to your crate (e.g., “Julie’s Wedding”).

  3. Copy and Paste

    • Copy the list of songs and paste it into the Text Importer.

  4. Make Sure Artist & Title Columns Match

    • If your artist and title columns match, click Next. If not, click "Flip Artist & Title" and then Next.

  5. Generate Crate

    • Click "Next" and Crate Hackers will create a crate from your list.

  6. Match Songs

    • Crate Hackers will search your library for the listed songs and show you what you have.

  7. Find Missing Songs

    • Use Crate Hackers to locate and obtain any songs you don’t already have from partner record pools, purchase links, etc.

Remember

Crate Hackers simplifies music organization, whether you're importing from Spotify, using text lists, files or more. You'll be gig-ready in no time!


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