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USB-Check

Check your stick, before the CDJ does.

Prepare. Play. Done. USB-Check checks your stick before the gig and creates your tracklist afterwards.

In three steps

  1. Connect your stick

    The app recognizes it automatically.

  2. Choose your players

    You decide what gets checked against.

  3. Read the result

    All green, you're good to go.

0%

of all software-side failure causes detected before your stick leaves the house.

Chapter 1

Before the gig.

Check

One check.
Then you know.

Finds what makes your stick fail on the CDJ.

Buy Specs
USB-Check ready
2.0
CheckStickTracklist
···
READY
no drive
Ready for all selected players No cause of failure found. New check

per player

CDJ-2000
CDJ-2000nexus
CDJ-2000NXS2
XDJ-1000MK2
CDJ-3000
CDJ-3000X
CDJ-1500X

applies to all players

File system & partition tableFAT32, GUID partition table detected
rekordbox databaseNo missing links
1389 tracks checkedCodec, sample rate and bit depth checked, fully decoded
Structure & namesPath lengths and characters look fine
Stick capacityReported size matches actual size

What USB-Check checks

Not just whether the stick is readable — but whether every single track plays at the club.

01

File system and partition table

FAT32, exFAT or HFS+, MBR or GUID, depending on the player. The most common reason a stick isn't recognized at all.

02

rekordbox export

Device Library and OneLibrary are cross-checked, plus playlists, analysis files, and entries pointing to missing files.

03

Every single track

Codec, sample rate and bit depth from the header, then decoded as a sample or in full.

04

Structure and names

Path length and folder depth, special characters and non-Latin scripts in names, temporary macOS files, very large files and libraries.

05

The stick itself

Reported vs. actual capacity and interrupted exports.

Stick view

Your stick.
Finally visible.

Shows what's on your stick. No rekordbox needed.

Every playlist, plus cover art, waveform and cue points. And one click lets you listen in.

Buy Specs
USB-Check
2.0
CheckStickTracklist
···
DJ-STICK
312 tracks · 58.2 GB · exFAT
Compare with DJ-STICK 2Reload
All tracks312
Not analyzed4
Warm-up18
Peak Time24
Afterhour31
#TitleBPMKeyTime
1Ready (Original Mix)Benni Matern1201B5:48
2Generation (Original Mix)Yeröm1242B6:00
3All I Wanna Do (Original Mix)Yeröm1274A6:18
4Ya Ya (Extended Mix)Questionmark2, NOØISE1234B7:51
5No More (Savvas Remix)Herr Oppermann, Savvas1231A6:56
Generation (Original Mix)
Yeröm
AlbumGeneration LabelDeep Stories Records Year2023 GenreMelodic House & Techno
BPM124
Key2B
Time6:00
FormatMP3 · 320 kbps
CommentGreat transition into Ready.
0:006:00
A0:32.4IntroHot Cue
B1:48.0DropHot Cue
C3:36.2BreakHot Cue
M5:24.8OutroMemory Cue
File on the stick/Contents/Yeröm/Generation/Generation (Original Mix).mp3
Show in Finder
Check: fine on all selected players
Generation (Original Mix)2:24 / 6:00

Cover and details

Label, year, format, comment.

Waveform and cues

Hot cues and memory cues.

Playback

Listen straight from the stick.

Comparison

Two sticks.
One state.

Shows what's different between two sticks.

Main stick and backup, side by side. You see what's missing right away. Long before the club.

Buy Specs
USB-Check
2.0
CheckStickTracklist
···
‹ Back to the stick view
TitlePlaylists
DJ-STICK312 tracks · 58.2 GB · exFAT
⇄
DJ-STICK 2298 tracks · 29.6 GB · FAT32
296On both
16Only on DJ-STICK
2Only on DJ-STICK 2
3Playlists differ
→Missing on DJ-STICK 216 tracks
Generation (Original Mix)Yeröm6:00
All I Wanna Do (Original Mix)Yeröm6:18
No More (Savvas Remix)Herr Oppermann, Savvas6:56

Chapter 2

After the gig.

Tracklist

Your set.
One line per track.

Turns the history of your gig into a tracklist.

Or from a playlist file exported by rekordbox. Sort it, copy it, save it. Ready for any post.

Buy Specs
USB-Check
2.0
CheckStickTracklist
···
SourceHISTORY 001 · 4History from the CDJImport playlist …
Order
1Ready (Original Mix)Benni Matern5:48
2Generation (Original Mix)Yeröm6:00
3All I Wanna Do (Original Mix)Yeröm6:18
4No More (Savvas Remix)Herr Oppermann, Savvas6:56
4 tracks · 25:02
Number the lines
Format
Artist - TitleTitle - Artist
Tracklist
1. Benni Matern - Ready (Original Mix)
2. Yeröm - Generation (Original Mix)
3. Yeröm - All I Wanna Do (Original Mix)
4. Herr Oppermann, Savvas - No More (Savvas Remix)
CopySave as text file

The right benchmark for every CDJ

Different players, different limits.
USB-Check knows them all.

CDJ-2000

no FLAC, no ALAC

No FLAC or ALAC. The stick has to be FAT-formatted.

CDJ-2000nexus

no FLAC, no ALAC

Reads HFS+, but not exFAT.

CDJ-2000NXS2

FLAC & ALAC up to 96 kHz

FLAC and ALAC from this model on. exFAT is still not supported.

XDJ-1000MK2

FLAC & ALAC up to 48 kHz

Reads FAT, FAT32 and HFS+, but not exFAT.

CDJ-3000

FLAC & ALAC up to 96 kHz

Reads FAT32, HFS+ and, with current firmware, exFAT. When in doubt, use FAT32.

CDJ-3000X

FLAC & ALAC · OneLibrary

Reads exFAT, but only OneLibrary. The stick needs an export from rekordbox 7.2.11 or newer.

CDJ-1500X

FLAC & ALAC · OneLibrary

The compact sibling of the CDJ-3000X: exFAT yes, but OneLibrary only.

Your stick. Your data. Your control.

Read-only

Nothing on your stick is ever changed.

Everything local

Your data stays on your Mac.

German and English

The app speaks both languages.

No double work

Unchanged sticks show the last result right away.

About USB-Check

Version, license and all checks at a glance.

The specs.

SystemmacOS 14 or newer
File systemsFAT32, exFAT, HFS+, APFS and NTFS are recognized and assessed
LibrariesDevice Library and OneLibrary
PlayersCDJ-2000 · CDJ-2000nexus · CDJ-2000NXS2 · XDJ-1000MK2 · CDJ-3000 · CDJ-3000X · CDJ-1500X
LicensePer machine, transferable
LanguagesGerman and English

Peace of mind for every gig

€99* one-time

* incl. or plus tax, depending on your country

Buy now

Secure payment via Paddle · 14-day refund

Questions & Answers

Do I still need to test my stick on a CDJ before a gig?

No — that's exactly what USB-Check is for. The app checks everything a CDJ checks when reading the stick, just beforehand and comfortably on your Mac.

Which CDJs is USB-Check compatible with?

Currently supported models: CDJ-2000, CDJ-2000nexus, CDJ-2000NXS2, XDJ-1000MK2, CDJ-3000, CDJ-3000X, CDJ-1500X.

Does USB-Check change anything on my stick?

No. USB-Check only reads. Nothing on your stick is ever changed.

Does USB-Check also work if I don't use rekordbox?

No. USB-Check specifically checks the exports rekordbox writes to your USB stick. If you use different software, there's nothing for USB-Check to check.

How long does a check take?

The quick check takes 1–3 minutes, the standard check 5–10 minutes — depending on the size and quality of your stick.

Is the check reliable?

Yes. We've put a lot of time into developing and verifying the check mechanisms. If your USB stick is recognized by your Mac, you can rule out a hardware defect. USB-Check handles the rest. What can't be checked: the firmware version of the CDJ at the club, loose connections and faulty USB ports, and the lifespan of your USB stick.

Does USB-Check work offline?

Yes. After the one-time activation, the app runs entirely locally.

How do I know if there's an update?

USB-Check shows you a banner as soon as a new version is available. You can then download and install the update.

Does USB-Check also work on Windows?

No. The app currently works exclusively on macOS. Signed and verified by Apple. However, you can sign up for our waitlist, and we'll notify you as soon as Windows is supported.

What happens if I check a stick multiple times?

If nothing has changed on the stick since the last check, it won't be checked again. You're taken straight to the results of the last check, saving valuable time. Perfect if you want to check multiple sticks.

Can I reactivate USB-Check on a new Mac?

Yes. You can deactivate the license yourself in the app on the old Mac, then activate it on the new one — done.

Is the payment secure?

Yes. Payment is handled by Paddle, an established payment provider that also takes care of taxes and invoicing. Your payment details never touch our own servers.

Do I get an invoice?

Yes. Right after purchase, Paddle automatically emails you an invoice — handy if you're a DJ writing off expenses.

Can I get my money back if I don't like the app?

Yes. Within 14 days of purchase you can request a refund directly through Paddle — just use the link in your purchase confirmation, no ifs or buts.