2 questions…are you a windows user?
From that, does changes tags in itunes update your windows music file?
When running traktor does itunes have to be open to use your method or can importing the collection from traktor then nullify the need for itunes?
I’m using a mac. If I change a tag in iTunes and then click refresh in traktor, it will show up. THe cover art shows up in the player window just not in the crate flick thing down the bottom right of the screen. I’m not sure if this is a ‘feature’ or not.
@ rukks. Im a windows user, yes changing tags in itunes updates in your music file. & no itunes dosnt need to be open when using traktor, it is simply a way to sort and can then be used through traktors browser. however there are a couple of things missing as stated below in next post 
this has me stumped to, as I do like to browse with album covers as a help.
2 things I have noticed when browsing itunes in traktor is that cover art in not there unless you browse through track collection.
& also key does not show, In the comment field it does, but not actual key column.
there are still a few traktor to itunes intergration that need ironing out. but its still a win.
yeah it’s weird, cos the cover art does show up in the deck panel. hmm… come on NI sort it out!
i’m now trying to figure out how to work iTunes into rekordbox process.
I think best way is to use iTunes as the central hub, and think of rekordbox and Traktor as extensions.
Cover art will not show up when browsing the iTunes node. it used to, but NI got flooded with complaints about it so they took it out.
It involved Traktor retrieving the cover art for loads of tunes at once and things grinding to a halt, from what I remember. I think NI covered the issue in one of the ‘On the Record’ sessions.
well that explains that
as i’ve pretty much switches to using itunes now and had been thinking of whether it’s worth trying some key-detection app for a while… is beatunes the way to go over mixed in key or rapid evolution… not worried which gets more keys right compared to others (tho have read the blog article on them) or what notation they use too much… with now using itunes beatunes would be the best app to buy? it’s also only about 30$ i think so not bad.
zestoi I dont use beatunes and dont have any knowledge of it to offer my opinion sorry.
I am happy with Mixed in key 4, not planning on upgrading to MIK5 for now.
going to check the blog as there was a write up on a few. will be back with a result for ya soon
found it. here we go Key analysis software reviews
cheers… (and for the pm). i think i’ll try beatunes… at 30$ it’s probably less costly to buy a copy than spend too much time worry about the pros and cons 
i was putting off buying mik as it’s not quite so cheap - but now i’m using itunes the beatunes app seems a better fit anyway. time will tell i guess…
Does anyone know how to transfer the info I currently have in the ‘Comments’ field to the ‘Key’ field that shows up in Traktor and rekordbox? The mp3 tagging software I’ve tried (id3 editor, Jaikoz and media rage) don’t have the option of adding to the ‘Key’ field. I want to do this so when I use cdjs I can scroll through tracks by the key option.
Scratch that, id3 editor can do this
Hey Zaniac,
had some problems with tractor losing my cue points and loops i’d created after i replaced my hard drive, so i’m thinking to try out your method and sort out my iTunes library..just wondered if you’re still using this method with no changes etc? thanks!
if anyone can help with this, would be much appreciated -
so i’m going to clear my iTunes and tractor collections and import all my music in again, with the method Zaniac describes here…
as i’ll be bringing the tunes in bit by bit, i.e. album by album etc to analyse, write tags etc…is there a method anyone can suggest to notice if i have any corrupt files at the same time? it seems like this would be a good time to get rid of those if i’m doing the rest of the processes.
many thanks in advance!
The day iTunes supports FLAC I’ll use iTunes. I love the smart playlists, but I’ve ripped 100s of old vinyl tracks in FLAC…
I’m pretty much a creature of habit when it comes to this process mate. I find it helps me to just enjoy the music when having a jam. . so yes still using this procedure. I just make sure I do all of the steps before loading into traktor.
But being lossless, if you used a decent encoder, transcoding to another lossless format should not impair the quality at all. I used flac for some time then got frustrated and went to ALAC.