I recently started using Lexicon DJ and I’m absolutely impressed by its capabilities. The tagging, organizing, and workflow tools are fantastic. However, I’m struggling to get my updated tags reliably synced with Apple Music (iTunes) and have not yet found a straightforward solution.
My Setup
• iTunes/Apple Music: My main library for organizing, syncing to my iPhone, and everyday use.
• Lexicon DJ: My primary tool for tagging and organizing tracks.
• Rekordbox: My DJ software, where I import my Apple Music library.
What I’ve Tried So Far
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Used Lexicon’s “Write tags to file” – The tags were correctly written to the files.
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Followed the Lexicon guide for XML export and iTunes re-import (export XML, create a fresh iTunes library, import).
This did not work and felt overly complicated. It also forces a complete re-sync of my iPhone library every time I make changes.
• Ran various AppleScripts such as “Refresh Selected Tags Music”.
Unfortunately, these attempts were unsuccessful and the tags remained unchanged.
• Adjusted the following Apple Music settings:
• “Copy files to Music Media folder” – disabled.
• “Keep Music Media folder organized” – disabled.
My Primary Concern
I rely heavily on a structured folder hierarchy and several smart playlists.
I am concerned that importing the XML file into a fresh iTunes library might disrupt this structure or cause issues with my smart playlists.
I found a relevant discussion here: Few questions about iTunes music import, which raised further concerns about potential problems during the XML import process.
Why this is particularly frustrating
I can now clearly see in Lexicon how my iTunes library could look if these changes were applied correctly.
The option to copy labels into the Grouping tag and use them as Label tags in iTunes would open up completely new possibilities for organizing and curating my music.
This would take my library management to the next level – if only I could get the tags to sync properly.
My Questions
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Is there a simpler, more reliable way to ensure that Apple Music correctly reads and displays the updated tags?
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Could Rekordbox potentially act as a bridge for this process (Lexicon → Rekordbox → iTunes/Apple Music)?
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Has anyone had experience with this tool: DJ Conversion Utility (DJCU) by ATGR?
Does it allow for reliable tag syncing without compromising playlist structure or breaking smart playlists?
I would greatly appreciate any insights or suggestions, as I am aiming to find a more sustainable workflow without having to rebuild my entire library every time I update my tags in Lexicon.
Thank you in advance for your help.