Traktor can't analyze tracks

lystrup_kbh

Hi.

I'm new to Traktor so this might be a simple question because I'm doing something wrong, but it's driving me nuts!

I've downloaded some tracks from Apple Music (m4p format) and I can understand that it is simply not possible to work with this file format in Traktor. So I've converted the files and imported them into Traktor. And from here the problems begin. The software can't analyze the tracks and when I try to load them into the decks, they're broken and very short. Like 1 second or so. Furthermore, the analysis haven't done its job, because there are no data on the file (no BPM, no nothing).

I've tried to convert the m4p files into all sorts of other formats (MP3, WAV, AIFF, M4A and others), but it's the same thing every time.

I'm on a Macbook Pro and my operating system is macOS Monterey 12.5. My software is Traktor Pro version 3.10.71 and my hardware is a Traktor Kontrol S4 (a used one, roughly 9 years old).

Have anyone experienced something similar and/or do you know how to solve this issue?

Thank you! :)

lord-carlos

Does it work on files you got else where from?

lystrup_kbh

Yes, MP3 files from Soundcloud and others seem to be working just fine. But why is this related specifically to files from Apple Music? That's the software so many of us prefer. I don't get it.

lord-carlos

And these are bought tracks without drm?

lystrup_kbh

I have an Apple Music subscription. I haven’t bought the tracks as such. I thought it was enough paying for a subscription.

c0nsul

https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/comment/100295#Comment_100295

Apple Music streaming does NOT allow being used in any DJ software. It's not Traktor´s fault, it's due to the streaming license.

lystrup_kbh

Thanks a lot for your answers! Much appreciated 🙏 So… I have bought hundreds of vinyl records through the years and now I have to:

1. Digitalize them all or
2. Buy the files (again!) on Apple Music

Or is there another way?

zephry

https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/comment/100318#Comment_100318

The only way I can think of is this...although I have never tried it. And of course you would need to subscribe to Beatport Link.

https://youtu.be/w7N1_wO6TuA?feature=shared