How-to
Short, numbered walk-throughs. Each one belongs to a longer guide and lists its sources.
Identify a track in a mix
Read the guideHow-toHow to Find a Song From a SoundCloud MixHow to find a song from a SoundCloud mix: note the timestamp, read the description and waveform comments, search tracklist sites, then use an app or a scan.6 steps · 5 minHow-toHow to Find a Song From a YouTube DJ SetHow to find a song from a YouTube DJ set: check the description, chapters and Music section, read pinned comments, search tracklist sites, then try an app.7 steps · 5 minHow-toFind a Track in a DJ Set by TimestampTo find a track in a DJ set by timestamp, note the exact time it plays, open the set's timed tracklist and read the row that covers that minute.7 steps · 5 min
DJ set tracklists
Read the guideHow-toWhere to Buy a Track You Found in a DJ MixWhere to buy a track from a DJ mix: confirm the exact version, check Beatport, Traxsource and Bandcamp, pick a file format, and handle tracks not for sale.7 steps · 5 minHow-toHow to Find the Tracklist for a Festival SetHow to find the tracklist for a festival set: pin down the stage and date, check the official upload, the tracklist databases, SoundCloud and the free library.7 steps · 5 min
How music recognition works
Read the guideWhat a track ID is
Read the guideHow-toHow to Ask for a Track ID and Get an AnswerHow to ask for a track ID: post the mix link, the exact timestamp, the genre, what you already tried and a description of the hook, in the right place.6 steps · 5 minHow-toHow to Find an Unreleased Track ID From a DJ SetHow to find an unreleased track ID: confirm it is unreleased, log the set and timestamp, follow the DJ and label, ask well, and check back when it is out.6 steps · 5 min