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Get BPM and key from Beatport
You want your tracks to arrive with the right BPM, key and mix name, without typing them in.
You need a Beatport account. A free one works.
Settings, just once
Open Surco's Settings (⌘ , on Mac) and find each option by its name.
SettingsSearchSearch sourcesBeatportOn
Just below, type your username and password and click “Connect”. The password is stored encrypted and only on your computer.
SettingsEditorKey notationCamelot (8A)Optional
Or “Musical (Am)”. It's how the key from Beatport will be written.
Then, each time
- 1
Search for the track
With / in the editor. Beatport results show up next to the other sources.
- 2
Pick the release
The track takes its BPM, key, mix, label, catalog number and artwork.
- 3
Click “Convert”
Or “Update tags”. Until then the file doesn't change.
- The mix goes into the title, unless it's “Original Mix”.
- If you'd rather your file's BPM or key didn't change, untick its “Auto” in Settings › Fields.
- With the account connected, auto-match searches Beatport too.
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