How to Connect Apple Music to DJUCED for Mixing

Part 1. Does DJUCED Work with Apple Music?

DJUCED is a simple yet professional and efficient DJ software. As of the latest updates, DJUCED supports integration with several streaming music services, including Beatport LINK, Beatsource LINK, SoundCloud Go+, and Tidal, making it easier for DJs to access a vast library of tracks directly within the software. Unfortunately, there is no Apple Music option to use in DJUCED directly.

Good news is that DJUCED has its own Music Library, which allows you to import local music saved in your computer. The supported music file formats are MP3, M4A (AAC), WAV, AIFF, FLAC, and OGG Vorbis. This case, you can purchase music from iTunes to get unprotected M4A files or use DRmare Apple Music Converter to convert Apple Music M4P to MP3, or other DJUCED-compatible audio files for using. During the conversion, protection of Apple Music will be removed.

Part 2. Best Tool to Make DJUCED Apple Music Integration

It's not cost-effective to buy all the songs from iTunes you want for mixing in DJUCED. That's why we're introducing the DRmare Apple Music Converter, a tool that allows you to obtain unprotected Apple Music tracks in their original quality.

It can remove the protection from Apple Music tracks and convert them to common audio formats, like MP3, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, M4A, etc. at 30X speed. It also allows you to create exclusive music by utilizing its built-in ID tag editor and audio cutting and splitting features. With it, it's easy to move and import high-quality Apple Music to DJUCED and any other DJ apps to mix Apple Music, taking your DJing to the next level.

How to Download Apple Music for DJUCED

Since DJUCED doesn't support Apple Music directly due to protection, the first step is to convert Apple Music tracks to a DJUCED-compatible format like MP3. Follow the complete user-guide with the assistant of DRmare Apple Music Converter.

Step 1Install and launch DRmare Apple Music Converter

You need to download the converter on your computer. Get the DRmare Apple Music Converter for Windows or Mac by installing it on your device. Click the icon to launch it. The main interface of this software will show a built-in Apple Music Web Player. You can click the "Sign In" button to authorize your Apple ID.

Step 2Add Apple Music files to the converter

DRmare Apple Music Converter allows you to browse your Apple Music library and upload the audio files for conversion. You can find favorite songs that you'd like to use in DJUCED and click the "Add" > "Add to List" button to load them to the conversion queue.

Step 3Customize Apple Music output settings for DJUCED

Since you have added Apple Music to the converter, now you can customize output parameters according to DJUCED requirements. Click the "menu" option at the top-right corner of the main interface or the "DRmare Apple Music Converter" from the Apple menu bar. Tap the "Preferences" and "Conversion" option to choose the output format from MP3, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, M4A, or M4B.

Step 4Start the conversion of Apple Music for DJUCED

Now click the 'Convert' option at the bottom left of the main window. All the protected Apple Music will be converted to the chosen output formats, supported by DJUCED at 30X faster speed.

Part 3. How to Connect Apple Music to DJUCED

On finishing the conversion, you can locate the converted Apple Music files on your computer by clicking the "Converted" with a red number and the "folder" icon. Now, you can add Apple Music to DJUCED for creating unique songs by two ways below:

From iTunes

Step 1. Firstly, open iTunes on your computer. Go to the menu bar located at the top of your interface. Choose the 'Edit' option. From there, choose the 'Preferences' option.

Step 2. Under the menu of Advanced Preferences, go to the 'Advanced' tab. Startup the 'Share iTunes Library XML with other applications'.

Step 3. Go to the 'File' menu at the top left. Select 'Add File to Library' or 'Add Folder to Library' to browse to the location of your converted Apple Music files or folder, select them, and click 'Open' to load them to iTunes library.

Step 4. Open the DJUCED app on your computer. Go to Library and choose the iTunes option, you will see the iTunes track in your DJUCED app.

From DJUCED Finder

Step 1. Launch DJUCED on your computer. Navigate to the Library section in DJUCED. Click on the 'Song Library' > 'All Songs' > 'Import Folder' button to browse to the folder where your converted Apple Music files are stored.

Step 2. Select the files and add them to your DJUCED library. Now, you can drag and drop your Apple Music tracks into the decks in DJUCED for mixing.

How to Use Apple Music with DJUCED for Free

After connecting DJUCED to Apple Music, you can perform a fundamental mix in DJUCED, from loading your tracks to blending them seamlessly.

• Load Your Tracks: Find an Apple Music song in your DJUCED Library and drag it onto Deck A and press play. You also need to drag your next song onto Deck B.
• Beatmatch the Tracks: Look at the BPM counter for each deck. If Track A is 125 BPM and Track B is 128 BPM, you can press the "SYNC" button on Deck B. DJUCED will automatically change Deck B's BPM to match Deck A (125 BPM).
• Perform the Mix: Here is the most common and effective mixing technique:
1. Prepare Your EQs: On Deck B, turn the "LOW knob" (the bass) all the way down (to the left). This is critical. Two basslines playing at once sound terrible. You can also turn the "MID" knob down slightly.
2. Align the Phrases: As Track A (your live song) is playing, listen for the start of a new phrase (e.g., after 16 bars of a verse). Right when that phrase begins, press "PLAY" on Deck B (starting from the CUE point you set).
3. The Blend (The Bass Swap): Now, both tracks are playing, but the audience only hears Track A. It's time to transition. Slowly move the "Crossfader" from the left (Deck A) toward the right (Deck B). As you reach the middle, do the "Bass Swap".

Part 4. In Conclusion

Although Apple Music DJUCED integration is not yet, you can still follow the stepwise method in this article to connect Apple Music to DJUCED. The process is is straightforward with the help of DRmare Apple Music Converter to convert Apple Music to a compatible format in its original audio quality. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced DJ, using Apple Music with DJUCED can enhance your mixing experience and keep your sets fresh and exciting.