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Chroma USB Drive for DJs
  • Chroma USB Drive for DJs
  • Chroma USB Drive for DJs
  • Chroma USB Drive for DJs
  • Chroma USB Drive for DJs
  • Chroma USB Drive for DJs
  • Chroma USB Drive for DJs
  • Chroma USB Drive for DJs
  • Chroma USB Drive for DJs
  • Chroma USB Drive for DJs
  • Chroma USB Drive for DJs
  • Chroma USB Drive for DJs
  • Chroma USB Drive for DJs
Chroma USB Drive for DJs

Chroma USB Drive for DJs

by DJ TechTools
$89.99
ColorVoid Black
Engraving Options
Capacity
Your Name

Requirements:

  • Engraving area is 0.71" × 0.62" / 18mm x 15.7mm
  • Solid Black and White image (AI, PNG, PDF or SVG)
  • No gradients or fades
  • Transparent background
  • 1000x600px or larger

Important:

Customized drives take 4-6 weeks to process. Your customization will be engraved on both sides of the USB-C cover.
In stock & ready to ship

We rebuilt the best USB drive for DJs

  • Both USB-C and USB-A ends sit under rotating metal covers that stay shut. No cap to lose, ever.
  • Fast USB 3.2 memory chosen for DJ libraries. Sync in seconds, not hours.
  • Full metal body feels great and takes a beating in a gig bag.
  • Plugs straight into Pioneer DJ players via USB-A, your laptop and phone on USB-C.
  • Endurance tested by DJTT for thousands of hours.
  • Five colors, optional custom engraving, and a protective case and lanyard in the box.

The Chroma Drive builds on our original design that has already synced tens of thousands of DJ libraries around the world. Same fast USB 3.2 memory chosen for DJ-style transfers, same dual USB-C and USB-A so you never hunt for an adapter mid-set. What changed is the build. Both connectors now sit under rotating metal covers that lock into place, the body is full metal, and it comes in five colors.

It is built for the way DJs actually move music: thousands of small files syncing out of Rekordbox or Engine DJ. Plug the USB-A end into any CDJ or media player, plug the USB-C end into your laptop or phone (or a CDJ-3000X), and stop worrying about a lost cap or a bent connector.
Why DJ TechTools?

We are a small business owned and operated by 5 real DJs. We want to give back to fellow DJs by providing quality videos, tools, advice, hardware and accessories. Our team consists of the best people out there! Show your support for independent DJ companies by shopping with us and you won't be disappointed with the deals we offer.

  • Every order directly supports the DJ community
  • Free shipping on most products to the US
  • Fast inexpensive shipping options to Europe and Canada
  • Professional DJ staff is online and ready to help
  • Best price guarantee
  • Every purchase is backed by the DJ TechTools "way cool" guarantee with easy returns
Shipping & Returns

GENERAL

All prices are quoted in US currency. All orders are shipped USPS, FedEx or DHL. Personal data will never be sold or transferred to third parties.

TRANSIT TIME

We cannot guarantee FedEx or USPS estimated ship times and no refunds will be offered for delays out of our control. Estimated ship times do not include handling or processing times, most in stock items can expect to ship within 1-2 business days after you have received an order confirmation.

INTERNATIONAL IMPORT DUTIES

International orders might be subject to import taxes that must be paid when the item arrives depending on your local customs. Duties and taxes are shown during checkout after selecting a shipping method.

DJTT FAST AND FAIR RETURNS POLICY

DJTT strives to provide great condition gear that works for you. Sometimes, gear doesn’t work out - so we try  to provide the speediest and most fair return or replacement method possible.

Most brand new products are returnable within 30 days of the original shipment (view product exceptions here) without any additional fees, unless:

  1. The product(s) shows visible signs of wear or damage
  2. The product is missing original box, packaging, accessories or manuals

If the item is NOT defective the customer is responsible for all shipping costs. The cost of the original shipment will be deducted from the refund.

Products outside of our 30 day return window must be warrantied through the manufacturer and are subject to their policies and procedures. Replacements for defective units will be sent out once the defective product(s) is returned and received at our facility.

EQUIPMENT WARRANTIES

All DJ TechTools products (such as the Midi Fighters, Chroma Cables, Chroma Caps and other Chroma accesories) have a 1-year full warranty. This warranty does not include protection from damage caused by physical abuse (dropping, beating, slamming, etc) or water damage. Upon notification, receipt and inspection of broken product, DJ TechTools will send out a new product at no additional cost. Any modifications to equipment will void the warranty. If you bought your device from an authorized reseller then please get in touch with them to get it replaced or serviced. Keep in mind that DJTT midi controllers and accessories purchased from non authorized vendors have no warranty associated with them.

THIRD PARTY PRODUCTS

All third party products warranty claims are handled directly through the manufacturer. The only exception to this is we will handle third party exchanges within 15 days of receipt of the item. No technical support is given for third party products.
Frequently asked questions

When will my order ship?

We ship orders during weekdays and most orders will ship out in 24-48 hours.

Please make sure billing and shipping addresses are correct before submitting your order so it doesn't require further processing.

You will get an email containing tracking information as soon as your order ships.

What payment methods do you accept?

We accept Amazon Pay, Apple Pay, GPay, PayPal and the following credit cards: Discover, Visa, American Express, Master Card. You may use pre-paid credit cards as long as you have registered a billing address to them. We offer financing for US customers via Affirm and PayPal Credit; you need to register at their website first to use this service.

Do you ship internationally?

Yes, we safely ship around the world every day through DHL and FedEx which are safe, affordable and fast.

Some countries may levy an import VAT/IVA tax on your order (please click here for more information).

When will my order arrive?

FedEx Ground (free for continental US) has the following expected delivery times:

Faster options are available and more information on international shipments is available here.

Do you price match?

Yes! Click here to chat with our online DJ team

What is your return policy?

Brand new products are returnable within a 30 day period in most cases. If a product is not defective, the buyer is responsible for original and return shipping costs. For domestic defective orders, DJ TechTools will arrange for a return shipping label.

Where is my order?

You received a order confirmation email which contains a link to your order status and tracking number. Alternatively, you can log into your store account. This is where you will find downloads, status and tracking information.

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Chroma USB Drive for DJs

Both ends protected, nothing to lose

The original Chroma Drive had one connector exposed while you used the other. The new version puts rotating metal covers on both USB-A and USB-C ends. They click open and shut like a Zippo and lock into place, so nothing rattles loose and there is no cap to drop in a dark booth. It ships with a protective case and a lanyard, and the built-in keyring loop means you can attach it to whatever you want.

Chroma USB Drive for DJs

Sync in seconds, not hours. Built for Rekordbox and Engine DJ exports

Have you ever waited an hour for 100 tracks to copy onto a USB from Rekordbox? Most drives are not built for it. The read and write speeds that actually matter for DJ transfers are rarely the ones on the box. Most USB memory is tuned for single big files, like one large video, not for the thousands of small files a DJ library is made of: metadata, cues, tracks, and analysis data, all checked and updated at once. The Chroma Drive uses memory chosen and formatted for exactly that job, so your library syncs in seconds.

Chroma USB Drive for DJs

Tested by DJs for thousands of hours

We have put these through 350 plus hour marathon sets, runs on every Pioneer DJ and Denon DJ all-in-one and media player we could get our hands on, heavy media recording, Stressdisk testing to confirm a long memory life, high-dust and high-heat conditions in the middle of the Black Rock Desert, and 500 plus plug and unplug cycles to wear on the connectors the way real touring does.

Chroma USB Drive for DJs

Dual USB-C and USB-A for the gear you own now and next

The Chroma Drive comes pre-formatted as FAT32, which gives you the widest compatibility across DJ gear, including units that are a few years old. USB-A plugs straight into standalone CDJs and players, USB-C handles your laptop and phone, and you are covered when the next generation of gear ships with USB-C. For best results, leave 10 to 15 percent of the drive free to avoid library issues.

Chroma USB Drive for DJs

Support-first warranty

Most DJ drives fail from corruption, not from physical damage. If anything goes wrong with your Chroma Drive, snap a photo or screenshot of the issue and message us. We will help you get it working again fast. The drive also carries a one year warranty against manufacturing defects. If it fails, send it back and we will get a replacement out to you right away.

Rekordbox Transfer Times (drives formatted to FAT32 for max compatibility)

lower values = faster transfers
Chroma USB Drive 0:40
Sandisk Extreme Pro 1:01
Samsung Bar Plus 1:59
Sandisk Extreme USB 3.0 6:52
PNY Turbo Ataché USB 8:03
Sandisk Loop 3.1 13:53
Time to Transfer 5.1GB / 368 songs via Rekordbox

Drives formatted Fat32 for max Pioneer DJ gear compatibility. Results averaged from two tests from freshly formatted drives on MacBook M2. All drives 128GB, USB 3.2 unless otherwise noted. Tested with Rekordbox 6.8.5 which requires both Device Library and Device Library Plus even it you hit "no". YMMV due to other variables, but this is a representative sample of what you can expect with Chroma Drives.

Our Labs + Real World Tests

In addition to real-world DJ testing with our beta testers using these drives in all types of situations, we also performed extreme endurance tests to make sure they are suited for professional DJs and hobbyists alike. Here’s a sample of the testing we’ve done:

  • 350+ hour (two week) marathon DJ sets (loading and playing tracks on 3+ linked players without stopping)
  • Using drives on all Pioneer DJ and Denon DJ all-in-ones and media players (CDJs) for max compatibility
  • Heavy media recording (DJ sets, 4k ProRes video)
  • Stressdisk testing (24+ hours of writing/reading/erasing the drives to detect failure in extreme conditions) to ensure the memory has a long use life
  • High dust / high heat environments in the middle of the Black Rock Desert
  • Heavy repetition of plugging/unplugging (500+ times) to simulate long-term wear on the connectors

FAQ
Does the Chroma Drive work with CDJs and Pioneer gear?

Yes. The USB-A end plugs straight into standalone CDJs and media players. It ships pre-formatted FAT32 for the widest compatibility, including older units.
Does it work with Rekordbox and Engine DJ?

Yes. The memory is chosen and formatted for syncing Rekordbox and Engine DJ libraries, which are thousands of small files rather than single large ones.
Does it work with Denon DJ players?

Yes. We tested on Denon DJ all-in-ones and media players alongside Pioneer DJ / AlphaTheta gear.
What format does it come in, FAT32 or exFAT?

It ships as FAT32, which works across the widest range of DJ gear including older players. FAT32 has a 4GB per-file limit, which is no issue for music tracks. This is a DJ USB drive, so we really recommend not reformatting it away from FAT32. Always leave 10 to 15 percent free either way to avoid library issues.
Is there a cap to lose?

No. Both connectors sit under rotating metal covers that lock shut, so there is nothing to remove and nothing to lose.
Can I use it with a laptop or phone?

Yes. The USB-C end handles your laptop and phone, the USB-A end handles CDJs and players (and of course newer DJ gear with USB-C can use that end, as well) 
What capacities and colors are available?

Capacities are 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB. Colors are Void Black, Cloud White, Luminous Blue, Energy Orange, and Pop Pink. Custom laser engraving is available.
What is the warranty?

One year against manufacturing defects, plus support-first warranty help for setup and corruption issues. Send us a photo or screenshot and we will get you sorted fast.

Specifications

Connectors Dual USB-C and USB-A, both under locking rotating metal covers
Interface USB 3.2
Capacities 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
Colors Void Black, Luminous Blue, Energy Orange, Pop Pink, and Cloud White
Housing Zinc alloy with baked paint finish, built-in keyring loop
Format Pre-formatted FAT32 for wide gear compatibility
Tested with Pioneer DJ and Denon DJ all-in-ones and media players
Software Rekordbox and Engine DJ
In the box USB drive, protective case, lanyard
Custom Optional laser engraving
Warranty One year against manufacturing defects

Support

Please visit our support page for technical and order support. Or check out our forums and join our community discussion.

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