“Can I use Amazon Music on VDJ? Do I have to download it to somewhere 1st?”
That question popped up in a DJ forum last month. The person asking was a wedding DJ trying to build a professional music library. Makes sense, right? Amazon Music offers over 100 million tracks with incredible quality—up to 850kbps High Definition and even 3730kbps Ultra High Definition. That’s way beyond standard 320kbps.
Virtual DJ has been the go-to software for DJs worldwide for years. From bedroom mixers to professional club DJs, it’s got everything you need. The dream combo would be having Amazon Music’s massive library directly integrated into Virtual DJ’s workflow.
Here’s the thing—there’s no official integration.
But that doesn’t mean you’re stuck. I spent months figuring out the best workaround, testing different methods. This guide walks you through everything: why the integration doesn’t exist, what actually works, and how to get your Amazon Music tracks playing in Virtual DJ without losing quality.
In This Article:
Does Virtual DJ Support Amazon Music Directly?
Short answer: No.
Wait—before you close this tab, let me explain why this isn’t actually a dealbreaker.
Current Streaming Service Integration in Virtual DJ
Virtual DJ has partnered with several platforms, just not the one most people want:
Tidal – HiFi and Master quality streaming directly in VDJ. About $19.99/month.
Deezer – 90M tracks catalog. Premium plan ($11.99/month) unlocks integration.
Beatport – Electronic music heaven. Streaming starts at $14.99/month.
Beatsource – Open-format focused. Hip-hop, Latin, Top 40. Also $14.99/month.
SoundCloud – Underground tracks and remixes. SoundCloud Go ($4.99/month).
These partnerships exist because of licensing agreements. Virtual DJ negotiated with these companies, worked out the legal framework, and built the technical infrastructure.
Why Amazon Music Is Not Integrated
Amazon Music operates differently. Their business model focuses on individual consumers rather than professional DJs. They’re competing with Spotify and Apple Music in the consumer space—which makes sense from their perspective, honestly.
There’s also the DRM (Digital Rights Management) issue. Amazon Music streams are protected. You can download them within the Amazon Music app for offline playback, but those files stay encrypted. Virtual DJ can’t read encrypted files. Neither can any other DJ software, actually.
Same situation as Spotify with Virtual DJ—tons of DJs want this integration, but it’s a licensing and technical barrier.
For professional DJs, there’s also a legal consideration. One Reddit comment stuck with me: “If you’re running a professional DJ service, why don’t you just be honest and pay for your music.”
Fair point. If you’re charging clients, you need proper licensing regardless of your music source.
Why DJs Want to Use Amazon Music
The Audio Quality Advantage
850kbps High Definition – Standard for Amazon Music Unlimited subscribers. CD-quality audio. For most DJ setups, this is more than enough.
3730kbps Ultra High Definition – Lossless audio. I tested this at a venue with a top-tier sound system last month. The clarity, low-end response, and detail in high frequencies are noticeably better. Not every DJ needs this, but for high-end events, it makes a difference.
Compare that to standard 320kbps from most sources, and Amazon Music pulls ahead. Only Tidal’s Master quality competes at this level, and Tidal costs more.
The Music Library Breadth
100 million tracks. That’s the actual catalog size for Amazon Music Unlimited.
Side note—when I first heard that number, I thought “yeah right, marketing exaggeration.” But after using it for a few months? They weren’t kidding.
For context, Prime Music gives you about 2 million songs. Music Unlimited is where the real value sits.
For DJs: you can find pretty much anything. Wedding requests from the 70s? Covered. Obscure indie remixes? Probably there. Latest chart-toppers? Day-one availability.
I DJ weddings occasionally—mostly for friends and family, nothing crazy—and the variety matters. One event, I got requests ranging from Frank Sinatra to Bad Bunny to K-pop. Having a deep catalog makes those moments way less stressful. You’re not scrambling to find some obscure 1983 one-hit wonder while the dance floor waits.
The Best Solution: Cinch Audio Recorder
The Obvious (But Limited) Approach
Most people’s first thought: “I’ll just buy songs from Amazon.”
Sure, that works. Amazon sells MP3s. But here’s where it breaks down:
Cost adds up fast. Tracks run about $1.29 each. For 1,000 tracks? That’s over $1,000. Compare to a $9.99/month subscription.
Amazon Music downloads are DRM-protected. Even downloaded files for “offline listening” stay encrypted. Virtual DJ can’t read them.
No batch processing. You’d purchase and download each track individually.
When I Discovered Cinch Audio Recorder
Last month, I was prepping for a wedding reception. Needed about 200 specific tracks, mostly older classics that weren’t in my usual collection. Buying them all? Not happening on my budget. I mean, $1.29 per track × 200 is… yeah, no.
That’s when I stumbled across Cinch Audio Recorder. Honestly wasn’t expecting much—I’d tried similar tools before and they were trash.
It’s not a replacement for proper music purchases. But it’s a practical tool for DJs who already have Amazon Music subscriptions and need their music in DJ-ready formats.
Think of it like recording a radio broadcast. The music stays on your computer, you can use it in Virtual DJ, and you’re not limited by DRM.
Here’s what makes Cinch useful:
1. Records any streaming music – Amazon Music, Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music.
2. Automatic track splitting – Cinch listens to the audio, recognizes when songs end and begin, and saves each track separately. No manual editing required.
3. Preserves complete ID3 tags – Artist name, album title, album art—everything stays intact.
4. Multiple format options – Export to MP3 (320kbps), WAV, FLAC, AAC, whatever Virtual DJ supports.
5. Silent recording – Records in the background while your computer’s muted. I can record a playlist overnight.
After testing several recording programs—and wasting probably too much time doing it—Cinch consistently delivered clean recordings with accurate track splits and intact metadata. The others? Either garbled audio, missing tags, or both.
My Setup Process
Step 1: Installation
Download Cinch from their official site. Installation takes maybe two minutes.
The interface is clean—four tabs: Record, Library, Search, and Settings.
Step 2: Start Recording Amazon Music
This is almost stupidly simple:
- Click the Record tab in Cinch
- Hit the big red Record button
- Open Amazon Music (desktop app or web player)
- Play whatever playlist, album, or track you want to record
That’s it. Cinch automatically detects gaps between tracks and splits everything into individual files. No manual editing, no nothing.
The silent recording feature is clutch. You can mute your computer’s speakers, and Cinch still captures audio perfectly. I usually set up a 4-hour playlist before bed, hit record, mute everything, and wake up to a complete library. Sounds weird, but it works.
Pro tip from experience: Keep Amazon Music’s volume at maximum within the app itself. System volume can be zero, but the app volume affects recording levels. Learned this the hard way after getting a batch of quiet recordings.
Step 3: Configure Output Settings
Click Settings (bottom-left). Here’s what I recommend:
Output Format: MP3 or WAV
- MP3 at 320kbps is my go-to. Great quality, reasonable file sizes. A 4-minute track is maybe 10MB.
- WAV is for when quality is absolutely critical. Files are huge (like 40-50MB each) but lossless. I only use this for special events or high-end venues.
Output Quality: Maximum (320kbps for MP3)
Output Folder: Create a dedicated DJ music folder like D:DJ MusicAmazon Music
Step 4: Find Your Recorded Files
Click the Library tab. You’ll see every track Cinch has recorded, complete with artwork and metadata.
Right-click any track and choose “Open File Location” to find files on your hard drive.
Quick Tip From Experience
Test with a small playlist first.
My very first attempt? I queued up a 300-song playlist and hit record before going to bed. Felt pretty smart about it. Woke up to discover I’d accidentally set the output format to some weird AAC setting that Virtual DJ didn’t like. Had to re-record everything. Not my proudest moment.
Now I always record 3-5 test tracks first. Check the output format, play them in Virtual DJ, confirm they sound good. Then I go ahead with large batches. Saves hours of frustration.
Download Cinch Audio Recorder
Cinch works on both Windows and Mac:
The free trial lets you test everything with a 1-minute limitation per track. Full version costs $25.99 USD one-time payment.
Step-by-Step: Import Recorded Amazon Music to Virtual DJ
Organize Your Music Library First
Before importing anything, spend 30 minutes organizing your files.
I learned this the messy way. First time, I just dumped 500 tracks into one folder called “DJ Music” and called it a day. Finding specific tracks during a live set? Absolute nightmare. Scrolling through an alphabetical list of 500 songs while people are waiting is not fun.
My folder structure:
DJ Music/
├── Amazon Music/
│ ├── House & Electronic/
│ ├── Hip-Hop & RnB/
│ ├── Pop & Top 40/
│ ├── Classic Hits/
│ └── Wedding Essentials/
Breaking tracks into genres makes browsing faster in Virtual DJ.
Import Music Files into Virtual DJ
Step 1: Open Virtual DJ
Launch Virtual DJ. The free version works fine for learning.
Step 2: Navigate to “Local Music”
Look at the left file browser panel. Click “Local Music” or “This Computer.”
Step 3: Locate Your Cinch Output Folder
Navigate to wherever you saved recordings. For me, D:DJ MusicAmazon Music.
Step 4: Import Methods
Option A: Drag and Drop – Grab a track and drag to Deck 1 or Deck 2.
Option B: Add to Playlists – Right-click folder → “Add to” → “New Playlist”
Option C: Import to Database – Right-click → “Add to Library.” Virtual DJ scans everything and analyzes BPM.
Step 5: Verify Audio Quality
Load a track. Hit play. Check for:
- Volume consistency
- Audio artifacts (crackles, pops)
- BPM accuracy
- Clean waveform display
Test 5-10 random tracks from each recording batch.
Test Your First Mix
Pick two songs you know well. Load them into Virtual DJ’s decks.
- Play Track A on Deck 1
- Load Track B on Deck 2, cue it up
- Use headphones to pre-listen
- Match the BPM (use sync if needed)
- Start Track B and blend using the crossfader
If it sounds clean and mixes smoothly, you’re golden.
Virtual DJ Supported Audio Formats Explained
Virtual DJ officially supports: MP3, WAV, FLAC, AAC/M4A, AIFF, OGG Vorbis, and WMA.
Format Comparison for DJs
| Format | Quality | File Size | DJ Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| MP3 320kbps | Excellent | ~10 MB | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Most practical |
| WAV | Lossless | ~40 MB | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quality critical |
| FLAC | Lossless | ~25 MB | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best balance |
| AAC 256kbps | Very Good | ~8 MB | ⭐⭐⭐ Good portability |
Why Most Pro DJs Stick with MP3 320kbps
I know, I know—audiophiles are cringing right now. “MP3 is compressed! You’re losing data!”
True. But here’s the reality:
Most sound systems can’t reveal the difference. I’ve done blind tests with fellow DJs using club-grade speakers. Very few people can consistently identify 320kbps MP3 vs. lossless WAV in real-world DJ settings. The room acoustics and mixing process matter way more.
File size management is real. A typical DJ library has what, 10,000-20,000 tracks? In WAV format, that’s 400-800GB. In MP3? 100-200GB. When you’re dealing with laptop storage and backups, that difference adds up fast.
Workflow efficiency. MP3 files load faster, analyze quicker, and cause less CPU strain during complex mixes.
Universal compatibility. Every DJ software and device supports MP3.
That said—if you’re DJing at a high-end audiophile venue or working with clients who specifically care about audio quality, yeah, use WAV or FLAC. The quality difference might not be night-and-day, but it’s there if you know what to listen for.
Pro Tips for Managing Your DJ Music Library
Tip 1: Implement a Backup Strategy
Last year, a DJ friend lost his entire 15,000-track library to a hard drive failure. No backup. Just… gone. Years of collection building, countless hours organizing, all deleted in an instant. Watching him try to rebuild from scratch was painful.
Don’t let that be you.
Follow the 3-2-1 backup rule:
- 3 copies of your library
- 2 different storage mediums
- 1 copy offsite (cloud or different location)
My setup:
- Laptop SSD (primary)
- External SSD in DJ bag
- Google Drive for core tracks
I use FreeFileSync to auto-sync weekly.
Tip 2: Legal Considerations for Professional DJs
Okay, time for the un-fun but important part.
If you’re DJing professionally—meaning you’re getting paid—you need to understand music licensing.
- Owning a song copy doesn’t give you public performance rights
- Venues should have licenses from PROs like ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC
- As a professional DJ, verify the venue has proper licensing
Recording music from streaming services for personal use? Legally gray area. Using those recordings for paid commercial performances? More complicated. I’m not a lawyer, so if this is a serious concern for your business, you should probably consult with one.
Tip 3: Stay Updated with New Releases
I keep Amazon Music Unlimited active ($9.99/month) even though I record tracks to use in Virtual DJ. Why? Because it’s honestly the easiest way to discover new music and stay current.
My weekly routine:
- Check Amazon Music’s “New Releases”
- Browse trending tracks by genre
- Listen to editorial playlists
- Record and import favorites to Virtual DJ
This keeps my library fresh.
Pro tip: Follow DJs you respect on social media. When they post about new tracks, check those out on Amazon Music. Peer recommendations beat algorithms.
Conclusion
So here’s where we landed: Amazon Music and Virtual DJ don’t officially work together, but with Cinch Audio Recorder, you can bridge that gap pretty seamlessly.
You get access to Amazon Music’s 100 million tracks, incredible audio quality (up to 3730kbps Ultra HD), and a workflow that actually makes sense for professional DJs. Record what you need, organize it properly, import to Virtual DJ, and you’re ready to mix.
Is this the only way to build a DJ library? Definitely not. Purchasing tracks from Beatport, subscribing to Tidal for direct integration, digging through record pools—all totally valid approaches. For me personally, Amazon Music Cinch strikes the right balance between cost, quality, and convenience.
Start small. Pick 50-100 tracks you’ll use, record those, test in Virtual DJ, ensure your workflow is solid. Then scale up.
Build your signature collection. Every DJ has go-to tracks—songs that always work, hidden gems that set you apart. Identify yours, get them in best quality, and know them inside out.
Optimize as you go. First time through this process, you’ll make mistakes. Output format not quite right, file organization a mess, whatever. That’s totally fine. Adjust and improve your system over time. My current workflow is nothing like what I started with.
Right now, my DJ library sits at about 8,000 tracks, with 2,000 from Amazon Music via Cinch. It’s been a game-changer for wedding requests and filling genre gaps.
What’s your go-to music source for DJing? All-in on Beatport and record pools, or do you mix in streaming service downloads? Would love to hear what’s working for other DJs.
FAQs
Q: Is it legal to record Amazon Music for DJ use?
For personal or educational use, yes. For commercial performances, ensure you have proper PRO licenses regardless of where your music comes from.
Q: Will the audio quality be as good as the original Amazon Music stream?
Yes, Cinch Audio Recorder captures the exact audio stream quality, including HD (850kbps) and Ultra HD (3730kbps) if you subscribe to Amazon Music Unlimited.
Q: Can I record entire Amazon Music playlists automatically?
Absolutely! Just play the playlist and Cinch will automatically detect, split, and save each track with proper ID3 tags.
Q: Do I need Amazon Music Unlimited or does Prime Music work?
Both work! However, Amazon Music Unlimited offers higher quality (up to Ultra HD) and a much larger music catalog (100M vs 2M tracks).
Q: What’s the best format to export for Virtual DJ?
MP3 at 320kbps offers the best balance of quality and file size for most DJs. Use WAV or FLAC only for high-end professional gigs where audio quality is critical.
