If you’re a Rekordbox user who doesn’t own a DDJ-GRV6 controller, you’ve probably got a load of stock drum loops cluttering up your library. Delete them, and they just come back on restart – it’s a known headache. MixMasterG (the man behind DJCU and DJ Touch 1 Deluxe) showed us the fix, and we’re passing it on.
Why deleting them doesn’t work (and what does)
Rekordbox bundles these loops for use with the Groove Circuit feature on the DDJ-GRV6 unit. There’s a setting under Extensions called “Drum Loop Audio: Automatically Import Audio Files” that’s supposed to control this – but it’s greyed out.
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The reason? It only becomes available once the stems engine is installed, which Rekordbox doesn’t do by default. So here’s how to get rid of them for good:
- Delete all the drum loops from your collection
- Go to Settings and enable stems – Rekordbox will download and install the stems engine
- Head back to the bottom of Extensions – drum loop audio is now available, turn it off
- If you don’t want stems either, turn that off too – the drum loop setting stays off
- Restart Rekordbox – they’re gone, and this time they stay gone!
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Next Steps
Annoying bug, simple fix – and now you can ditch those pesky stock loops for good. If you want to get more out of Rekordbox, our Rekordbox Made Easy course covers the software from top to bottom, whatever gear you’re using. And if you’re serious about your DJing, our All-Access Pass gives you lifetime access to every course we make – now and in the future – so wherever your DJing takes you, you’re covered.
Have you run into this issue? Got any other Rekordbox tips or frustrations? Drop them in the comments below.
Phil Morse
