Short version: Is there anyway to transfer cue points from songs in Rekordbox to Serato?
Long version: So, I've researched this topic to no end. Quick backstory: I was fortunate enough to use CDJs that were Rekordbox compatible since I've gotten back into DJing. I have roughly 7-8k songs analyzed, organized, and more importantly, with hot cues set in (for playback on 2000s). Reality set in (and bills), and now I cannot afford to have a Rekordbox setup to use at home (CDJs), and I don't bring in enough to justify keeping my equipment.
Enter getting a controller (VCI-400) and Serato. I've used Itch in the past, so I'm not completely new to Serato. I'm pretty adept at working with the software, and the hardware gives me just enough control to practice at home and be able to use a pair of CDJs at a local venue if need be.
Here's the dilemma. I want to import my hot cue/memory point info from Rekordbox into Serato DJ (and maybe vice versa). Problem is, nothing like it really exists at the moment. I'm aware of Damien's program "Rekord Buddy" (Mac only) and that his current version offers Rekordbox <-> Traktor integration, but nothing has been seen for Serato. I find it difficult to believe no software exists yet where we can transfer cue point data from one software to Serato.
AFAIK, Rekordbox and Traktor work on a database file system in which data such as cue points/BPM/beatgrid/etc. are (or can be) stored in an XML type file. Serato, to help the end user, places this data into the actual audio file which I understand is helpful if your machine dies and you've kept your music in a separate drive but doesn't really help those that WOULD LIKE to convert from the other two libraries into Serato (I've seen so many Traktor users who want to convert but lack of cue point transferrence(?) is the biggest issue).
Serato, if you are listening, please answer with something optimistic. Also, afaik, the software Traktor came up with to nab Serato users is obsolete (SSL Database Converter) since I believe Serato used a difference database system back then.
Finally, if there isn't a way for us to be able to transfer our data from other libraries (that some of us have spent years working on), I've been in the process of trying to figure how that might be possible (for PC).
Anyways, thanks for reading and responding!
J
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