USB Scan (for Beta Test) – Aurender

Introduction

USB Storage Scan allows you to browse and play music from a USB storage device through your Aurender's library view, just like you do with internal storage. You can seamlessly access all your music in one place—no more switching to the 'Folder' tab for USB content.

Note: The USB/NAS Scan feature is specifically designed for users who prefer to maintain and access their music collection on external storage devices, regardless of available internal storage space. This is not a workaround for limited internal storage capacity, but rather a dedicated feature for those who intentionally choose to organize their content on USB drives or NAS devices as part of their preferred workflow and media management strategy.

Feature Limitations and Recommendations:

File/Tag Management Limitations: Music files on USB drives and NAS storage will not be supported by future file management features and tag editing functionality via Conductor. These advanced features will only be available for content stored on the Aurender's internal storage.
Best Experience Recommendation: For the most seamless and complete Aurender experience, we recommend using the internal storage whenever possible.

Getting Started

1. Update Your System

Open the Conductor App
Go to Settings
From Aurender Update / Conductor Update, update both to the latest version
- Aurender's system software (x.24.52 or higher)
- Conductor App (4.29 or higher)

2. Connect USB Storage

Connect your USB storage to any available USB port on your Aurender's back panel
- Note: We recommend reserving the USB Audio ports for your DACs
Open Settings in the Conductor App
Go to Storage & Library Information → Disk Information
- Your Aurender will automatically detect all connected USB storage devices

3. Create Library Database

Connect USB storage to your Aurender
Go to Settings - Storage & Library Information - Disk Information
From the detected USB storage devices, select the one you want to use by pressing "Set USB Storage to Scan"
Your Aurender will begin scanning the content and create a database
Once the database is downloaded to your Conductor app, you'll see all your music in one place from the main library view:
- Internal storage content
- Streaming content added to your library
- (New!) USB storage content

Managing USB Storage

1. Changing USB Storage

From the Settings - Storage & Library Information - Scanner - Scanner Options:
- To switch USB storage: Tap "Change USB Storage to Scan" to select a different USB storage
- To stop USB scanning: Select "Remove USB Storage to Scan Settings" to revert your library to internal storage only.

2. When Disconnecting USB from Aurender

Upon removal of the USB storage, your library will automatically update to show only internal storage content
You'll receive a notification confirming the change.

3. When Reconnecting USB to Aurender

Simply plug the previously scanned USB storage back in
Your library will automatically update to include the USB content again
You'll receive a confirmation notification

Important Note: Storage Limits

Maximum scannable files vary by model:

AMD & ARM CPU Models:
- A total of 200,000 audio files (including both local and USB content, with priority given to local content)
Intel CPU Models:
- A total of 500,000 audio files (including both local and USB content, with priority given to local content)
A1000:
- A total of 150,000 audio files (including both local and USB content, with priority given to local content)

Disclaimer:

USB Scan is not supported on ACS or any sets used in conjunction with ACS (e.g., Extended Storage Mode)
Specifications listed here are subject to change.

Tips

You can also select your USB storage through: Conductor → Settings → Storage & Library Information → Scanner → Scanner Options
- Tap "Select a USB storage to scan" to begin the process
Scan time varies depending on your storage size and amount of content
To prevent data corruption, always properly eject USB storage from other devices before connecting to Aurender
Only one USB storage can be scanned and used at a time
Your USB storage content is only visible when the device is connected and recognized by Aurender

Need Help?

Visit the Help section in your Conductor App from the settings to reach out to our Support team

※ Please note that this feature is not for storing files from external storage to Aurender's Internal Storage. For content management, please refer to other relevant posts.

※ As of January 23rd, 2025, the beta test for our new USB Scan features is now open to all Aurender users! Find all the details at our beta test forum.