# Engine DJ **URL:** https://discuss.lexicondj.com/c/software/engine-dj/21.md [Latest](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Engine DJ category](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/t/about-the-engine-dj-category/32)
**Author:** [@Christiaan](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/u/Christiaan)\ **Replies:** 0
Discuss anything Engine DJ related. --- ## [Sync to engine dj](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/t/sync-to-engine-dj/3671)
**Author:** [@tjockisen](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/u/tjockisen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 6:10pm UTC](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/t/sync-to-engine-dj/3671 "2026-09-08T18:10:22Z")
Hello. After updating to the latest engine dj. All my playlist wont sync from engine dj. Is this an known error? --- ## [Lexicon to Engine for stems](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/t/lexicon-to-engine-for-stems/2896)
**Author:** [@Elias\_PLM](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/u/Elias_PLM)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2026, 10:02pm UTC](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/t/lexicon-to-engine-for-stems/2896 "2026-09-05T22:02:06Z")
Hello Christian, I have the latest version of Lexicon and the latest version of Engine. Regarding the stems, when I add songs directly from the USB to the engine, the songs can be analyzed for stems. When I sync my Lex… --- ## [Engine DJ Versions Supported](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/t/engine-dj-versions-supported/3642)
**Author:** [@androphonic](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/u/androphonic)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 4:45pm UTC](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/t/engine-dj-versions-supported/3642 "2026-07-31T16:45:25Z")
All of my music prep and database are via Lexicon DJ (works beautifully). This is synced to USB/SSD for Engine OS players (SC6000s, Prime GOs), which are currently on Engine OS 4.1. With the release of Engine 5.0.4 som… --- ## [Sync to Engine DJ stops at 20%](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/t/sync-to-engine-dj-stops-at-20/3366)
**Author:** [@lennart91](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/u/lennart91)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2025, 11:23am UTC](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/t/sync-to-engine-dj-stops-at-20/3366 "2025-11-24T11:23:49Z")
Hi there, First of all I’m super happy with Lexicon, it has saved me hours and hours of library management! Only thing for me that I can’t get to work is export to Engine DJ. When I sync it to (Computer) Engine DJ deskt… --- ## [Importing Stems from Engine DJ into Lexicon](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/t/importing-stems-from-engine-dj-into-lexicon/3203)
**Author:** [@retroerks](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/u/retroerks)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2025, 12:22pm UTC](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/t/importing-stems-from-engine-dj-into-lexicon/3203 "2025-07-24T12:22:09Z")
Hi All, I’m having an issue getting my Engine DJ Stems imported to LexiconDJ. I’ve tried the instructions I could find online but the Stems Playlist never appears as a option in LexiconDJ to import. I’m probably doing so… --- ## [Full sync issue to engine dj 4.2.1](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/t/full-sync-issue-to-engine-dj-4-2-1/2875)
**Author:** [@shropshirediscos](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/u/shropshirediscos)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2025, 8:12pm UTC](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/t/full-sync-issue-to-engine-dj-4-2-1/2875 "2025-01-08T20:12:48Z")
Trying to do a full sync to existing engine DJ library but get this error? I can sync indiviual playlists no problem Screenshot 2025-01-07 at 19.24.19|690x458 --- ## [Stems in Engine 4.2 are not rendered](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/t/stems-in-engine-4-2-are-not-rendered/2781)
**Author:** [@mpickel1](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/u/mpickel1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2024, 4:45pm UTC](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/t/stems-in-engine-4-2-are-not-rendered/2781 "2024-12-29T16:45:39Z")
Hi Folks, I have encountered a problem in Engine DJ 4.2 on my Mac (macOS 15.1.1, M1 Max). When I attempt to render the stems of my tracks, nothing happens. Only about 1% of my tracks are successfully rendered, while th… --- ## [Engine some playlists empty (waiting circle)](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/t/engine-some-playlists-empty-waiting-circle/2807)
**Author:** [@susanne\_50584](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/u/susanne_50584)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2024, 8:41am UTC](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/t/engine-some-playlists-empty-waiting-circle/2807 "2024-12-08T08:41:12Z")
I have a problem with syncing my tracks and playlists to engine DJ desktop software - all tracks are there but some playlists are shown empty with a “waiting circle” shown in the search field. I have no idea where the pr… --- ## [Map Lexicon Field to Engine DJ Rating](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/t/map-lexicon-field-to-engine-dj-rating/2754)
**Author:** [@davidd](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/u/davidd)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2024, 8:31pm UTC](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/t/map-lexicon-field-to-engine-dj-rating/2754 "2024-11-11T20:31:18Z")
It’d be very nice to be able to map numeric fields (ie. energy, danceability, etc) to the “Rating” field in Engine DJ. I’ve done some experimentation on this myself - I wrote a quick and dirty Python script to read the “… --- ## [Help with Sync Failed to Engine Prime](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/t/help-with-sync-failed-to-engine-prime/2744)
**Author:** [@milehighdj](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/u/milehighdj)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2024, 4:58pm UTC](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/t/help-with-sync-failed-to-engine-prime/2744 "2024-11-08T16:58:19Z")
Keep trying to sync Full with Engine Prime and I get Sync Failed Make sure Engine DJ if fully shut down and please try again. Error: TypeError: Cannot read properties of undefined (reading “beatindex”) I can to my play… --- ## [Engine DJ: file may be corrupt or format is unsupported](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/t/engine-dj-file-may-be-corrupt-or-format-is-unsupported/2537)
**Author:** [@AlDo](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/u/AlDo)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2024, 10:01am UTC](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/t/engine-dj-file-may-be-corrupt-or-format-is-unsupported/2537 "2024-08-23T10:01:52Z")
Changed Mac to new one, imported lexicon backup flawlessly. Now having troubles getting engine Dj (4.0.0) to work. Every track and playlist are showing up, but loading/analyzing them is not possible (see picture). Right-… --- ## [LexiconDj 1.6.16 + Engine 4.0 sync Failed](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/t/lexicondj-1-6-16-engine-4-0-sync-failed/2424)
**Author:** [@DjChrisFade](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/u/DjChrisFade)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2024, 8:06pm UTC](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/t/lexicondj-1-6-16-engine-4-0-sync-failed/2424 "2024-06-13T20:06:54Z")
Hi, i try to sync my Lexicon Playlists to Engine 4.0. The process starts with “syncing playlists” and ends after 5min with “sync Failed” Is Enngine 4.0 incompatible at the time ? --- ## [Buggy export using library imported from Lexicon](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/t/buggy-export-using-library-imported-from-lexicon/2418)
**Author:** [@mufasa](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/u/mufasa)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2024, 8:09am UTC](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/t/buggy-export-using-library-imported-from-lexicon/2418 "2024-06-10T08:09:57Z")
Hi @Christiaan I have been having an issue when i try to export from Engine DJ to a USB/SD card for playback. An error pops up saying database on the USB/SD card (performance is corrupted) Repro Steps Import my Ser… --- ## [Sync to Engine DJ reanalyse all library](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/t/sync-to-engine-dj-reanalyse-all-library/2393)
**Author:** [@dimitrisgf](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/u/dimitrisgf)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2024, 9:13am UTC](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/t/sync-to-engine-dj-reanalyse-all-library/2393 "2024-05-31T09:13:41Z")
Hello, After latest update when I sync to engine from lexicon, engine is reanalyse all library not only the updated tracks. Anyone else has this issue? --- ## [Engine DJ Export \> WAVEFORM is not syncing](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/t/engine-dj-export-waveform-is-not-syncing/2367)
**Author:** [@fantomxs](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/u/fantomxs)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2024, 7:37pm UTC](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/t/engine-dj-export-waveform-is-not-syncing/2367 "2024-05-20T19:37:42Z")
After the export in Lexicon DJ with Waveform the Waveform in Engine is missing and I have to analyze again. How can I solve this? --- ## [Importing from Engine DJ I get the grid shifted compared to the original one](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/t/importing-from-engine-dj-i-get-the-grid-shifted-compared-to-the-original-one/1850)
**Author:** [@djaj\_it](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/u/djaj_it)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2023, 8:52am UTC](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/t/importing-from-engine-dj-i-get-the-grid-shifted-compared-to-the-original-one/1850 "2023-12-26T08:52:56Z")
Good morning everyone, I’m new here on Lexicon, I recently purchased the license and I’m starting to use it a few days ago, so forgive me if this problem of mine had already been solved in the past. :smiley: I have all … --- ## [Tracks duplicated after importing from Engine DJ with external drive connected](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/t/tracks-duplicated-after-importing-from-engine-dj-with-external-drive-connected/1922)
**Author:** [@djaj\_it](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/u/djaj_it)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2023, 3:05pm UTC](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/t/tracks-duplicated-after-importing-from-engine-dj-with-external-drive-connected/1922 "2023-12-17T15:05:52Z")
I set up the FULL import of data from EDJ (without merge), I closed the EDJ Desktop application, but I kept my external SSD unit connected to the computer on which I have the remote library, i.e. the one that I will conn… --- ## [Errors while importing to Engine dj](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/t/errors-while-importing-to-engine-dj/1765)
**Author:** [@djjavig](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/u/djjavig)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2023, 1:55am UTC](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/t/errors-while-importing-to-engine-dj/1765 "2023-10-02T01:55:42Z")
Im having issues exporting my playlist to engine dj --- ## [Syncing Library to engine DJ](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/t/syncing-library-to-engine-dj/981)
**Author:** [@DJ\_OD](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/u/DJ_OD)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2023, 9:02pm UTC](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/t/syncing-library-to-engine-dj/981 "2023-09-21T21:02:29Z")
I’m syncing my Library to a empty ssd in my prime 4 , It’s been 5hrs and it has only synced 11%. I don’t know if this is a issue, but can you explain to me why does this happen? Also is there a better way to sync? I’m sy… --- ## [Import Serato Crates to Denon Engine DJ](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/t/import-serato-crates-to-denon-engine-dj/1733)
**Author:** [@Adrian\_DE](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/u/Adrian_DE)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2023, 1:56pm UTC](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/t/import-serato-crates-to-denon-engine-dj/1733 "2023-09-11T13:56:42Z")
Hello all, I would like to transfer my Serato Crates into Engine DJ. For this I have imported my Serato Library into Lexicon. Here everything is also displayed correctly. Now I select the crates to import into Engine DJ… --- ## [How do I write these tags?](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/t/how-do-i-write-these-tags/1525)
**Author:** [@wirelessdj](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/u/wirelessdj)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2023, 4:24pm UTC](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/t/how-do-i-write-these-tags/1525 "2023-06-17T16:24:10Z")
what the the steps to write Popularity to the Comments tag so that it is stored in the MP3 tag? I have been able to find the popularity and even write it to Engine DJ database, but if I re-scan the tags in Engine DJ Dat… --- ## [Is it safe to install Denon's June 14 software & firmware updates? Lexiconwise](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/t/is-it-safe-to-install-denons-june-14-software-firmware-updates-lexiconwise/1523)
**Author:** [@DJDL](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/u/DJDL)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2023, 7:52am UTC](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/t/is-it-safe-to-install-denons-june-14-software-firmware-updates-lexiconwise/1523 "2023-06-15T07:52:51Z")
Anybody updated and tested it with Lexicon yet? There’s a bit of work on the library/collection/browser (Smart Playlists) so there’s a certain level of risk. Cheers! --- ## [Importing Denon engine playlist fails](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/t/importing-denon-engine-playlist-fails/1426)
**Author:** [@pod](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/u/pod)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2023, 11:34pm UTC](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/t/importing-denon-engine-playlist-fails/1426 "2023-05-28T23:34:44Z")
I’ve recently shuffled my folders round after freeing up some space with lexicon (1500+ duplicates) which worked flawlessly, I deleted my playlists in engine DJ and re-imported everything (because I didn’t know to do a f… --- ## [Incompleted sync/export](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/t/incompleted-sync-export/1376)
**Author:** [@jbl\_92](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/u/jbl_92)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2023, 4:16pm UTC](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/t/incompleted-sync-export/1376 "2023-04-29T16:16:20Z")
Hello, I’ve created cutsom playlist in Lexicon. I tried to sync them but it only synced a few tracks ( roughly 46 on more than a 1k songs) How to fix this issue ? Thanks --- ## [Engine DJ 3.0 update failing](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/t/engine-dj-3-0-update-failing/1217)
**Author:** [@Mhollers](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/u/Mhollers)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2023, 7:56am UTC](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/t/engine-dj-3-0-update-failing/1217 "2023-03-28T07:56:35Z")
Following the new release of Engine DJ 3.0 today there is quite a bit of noise in their forum around the update failing, as it has for me. The common thread seems to be lexicon users and the fact that the release notes … --- ## [Rekordbox Beatport link playlists do not sync to Engine dj Desktop](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/t/rekordbox-beatport-link-playlists-do-not-sync-to-engine-dj-desktop/1144)
**Author:** [@Rdalex](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/u/Rdalex)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2023, 6:56pm UTC](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/t/rekordbox-beatport-link-playlists-do-not-sync-to-engine-dj-desktop/1144 "2023-03-02T18:56:45Z")
Hello, When I sync rekordbox playlists to engine dj desktop that contains Beatport link tracks, I get a “sync complete” message (all ok apparently): but when I go to engine dj desktop, there are only a empty folder… --- ## [Normal songs on software but red on hardware](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/t/normal-songs-on-software-but-red-on-hardware/971)
**Author:** [@Elias\_PLM](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/u/Elias_PLM)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2022, 11:25am UTC](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/t/normal-songs-on-software-but-red-on-hardware/971 "2022-11-19T11:25:41Z")
Hello there. I hope everyone is doing well. So, after syncing the full library from Lexicon to Engine there are some songs in the library that at the software (Engine) seem normal but at the Hardware (Prime 2) are red a… --- ## [Do I add tracks to External Hard Drive or Lexicon?](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/t/do-i-add-tracks-to-external-hard-drive-or-lexicon/611)
**Author:** [@DJEdLuva](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/u/DJEdLuva)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2022, 9:50pm UTC](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/t/do-i-add-tracks-to-external-hard-drive-or-lexicon/611 "2022-06-12T21:50:00Z")
Do I add tracks to Lexicon or add them to my internal hard drive on my Prime 2? If I add new tracks to my Internal hard drive, will Lexicon know I have new tracks and analyze them? ( This may have already been answered,… --- ## [Syncing cue points from player to Lexicon](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/t/syncing-cue-points-from-player-to-lexicon/199)
**Author:** [@wulf2000](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/u/wulf2000)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2022, 6:52pm UTC](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/t/syncing-cue-points-from-player-to-lexicon/199 "2022-03-03T18:52:24Z")
I can sync directly to the internal harddrive of a player. However, if I make cue points on the player, they’re not synced to Lexicon. Am I missing something? [Next page](https://discuss.lexicondj.com/c/software/engine-dj/21.md?page=1)