New users often get confused. Here’s the simple breakdown for 5.6.0:
In rekordbox 5.6.0, some hardware (like the DDJ-200 or DDJ-400) came with a bundled license key. Others (like the XDJ-700) require you to purchase a separate “Performance License” (around $139 USD). This license still works today if you can find a reseller.
Pro Tip: After activation, disconnect from the internet before launching rekordbox. This prevents any "auto-update" prompts or telemetry pings to Pioneer’s servers. rekordbox 5.6.0
Tidal, SoundCloud Go+, Beatport LINK, and Beatsource – none work with 5.6.0. If you rely on streaming (even as a backup), you must use rekordbox 6 or later.
Pioneer DJ no longer offers 5.6.0 on its main downloads page, but the company maintains a legacy archive for registered users. New users often get confused
From a security standpoint: No.
Pioneer DJ stopped issuing security patches for version 5.x in 2021. If you connect your laptop to the internet while using 5.6.0, you risk unpatched vulnerabilities (though no major exploits have been reported in the wild).
From a functional standpoint: Yes, if you follow best practices: In rekordbox 5
While video mixing works (with the Video extension pack), Pioneer no longer supplies video content or Lyric lookup services for version 5. The endpoints are dead.