SonodexImport
Import music files, folders and whole DJ libraries into Sonodex, with a preview of what is new, already there or duplicated.
On this page
Music files and foldersLink to “Music files and folders”
- In the Import bar: “Music files” (individual audio files) or “Music folder” (with subfolders).
- By drag and drop from Explorer into the Sonodex window.
- Via File → “Add music files …” or “Add folder …”.
- Automatically via the watched folder.
New audio files land in Incoming first. There you check and analyse them before importing them into the library.
DJ libraries and listsLink to “DJ libraries and lists”
Under Import → “DJ software and lists” or File → “Import from” you choose the source. Sonodex only reads the source. Imported DJ libraries go straight into the library, not into Incoming.
| Source | What Sonodex reads |
|---|---|
| Lexicon DJ · Local API | Via Lexicon’s Local API (details) |
| Rekordbox 6/7 | Directly from master.db, without an XML export |
| Rekordbox XML | rekordbox.xml from File → Export |
| Pioneer USB | USB stick or SD card (export.pdb) |
| Pioneer OneLibrary | Device Library Plus (exportLibrary.db) |
| Serato Crates / database V2 | _Serato_ folder with crates |
| Serato 4 | Serato DJ 4 (master.sqlite) |
| Engine DJ | Engine Library (m.db) |
| Traktor | collection.nml |
| VirtualDJ | database.xml |
| djay Pro | djay Pro library |
| Mixed In Key | Analyses from MIKStore.db (details) |
| Apple Music / iTunes XML | Library.xml from Apple Music / iTunes |
| M3U / M3U8 | Playlist files |
| CSV | Spreadsheets with tracks or tags |
The import previewLink to “The import preview”
Before applying, “Import DJ library · Preview” shows all tracks, playlists, cues and conflicts:
- Scope: “Whole library” or “Selected playlists / crates”.
- Fields to apply: select or deselect title, artist, album, genre, BPM, key, year, label, tags, cue points, beatgrid, rating and notes individually.
- “Also replace selected cues and grids for existing tracks”: without this option, existing cues and grids are kept.
- Differing metadata for existing tracks becomes suggestions that you review.
“Import selection” imports. Sonodex does not create a backup while doing so; if you want to back up first, use “Create backup now” under Settings → Backups.
Drag onto the playlist treeLink to “Drag onto the playlist tree”
If you drag a folder or an M3U file onto the playlist tree, the import preview also opens.
Something missing or wrong? Let us know. The app interface is available in English and German.