Bake'n Deck (baken) is a Rekordbox to CDJ prep toolkit, the successor to headroom (renamed at v3.0.0).
The headroom subcommand analyzes audio files for loudness (LUFS) and True Peak, then applies lossless gain adjustment in both directions so every track lands at the same True Peak ceiling. It supports MP3, AAC/M4A, ALAC/M4A, FLAC, AIFF, and WAV files, with batch processing, lossless MP3/AAC gain via mp3rgain, and a scriptable non-interactive CLI mode.
The rbsort subcommand sorts every playlist in a Rekordbox collection.xml export by key (Alphanumeric or Classic notation) and BPM for harmonic mixing prep, in place and without touching any audio - no ffmpeg required.
The cdjsafe subcommand converts every track in a playlist to 320 kbps CBR MP3 at 44.1 kHz for pre-NXS2 CDJs, emitting an updated XML in which converted tracks inherit beatgrids and cue points verbatim; --check reports which tracks a player would refuse without writing anything.
The expressport subcommand writes a Rekordbox USB export directly from collection.xml: the device library, the analysis files, the audio and the CDJ/DJM My Settings, without launching Rekordbox; --generate-analysis computes the analysis files from the audio for tracks Rekordbox never analyzed.
Publisher’s description
What is Bake'n Deck?
Bake'n Deck by M-Igashi is open-source Windows software in the music players category. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 4.7.0, released on October 22, 2026. The version history goes back to July 15, 2026: 20 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (M-Igashi/baken) has 59 stars. Similar programs include Spotify, iTunes and FLAC.
Project description on GitHub: “Bake'n Deck: rekordbox → CDJ prep toolkit built for rekordbox, not instead of it. Loudness gain, key + BPM playlist order, CDJ-safe MP3 and USB export, baked into your files”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Bake'n Deck is an open-source music player tool for 64-bit PCs.
Is Bake'n Deck safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
662DFE5F712BB327ED225B3529270B935D0C93E05BA368567C8A619CA2B6248B· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 20 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7.0Latest | October 22, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 4.6.1 | October 12, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 4.5.0 | October 8, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 4.4.0 | September 30, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 4.3.1 | September 29, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 4.2.1 | September 29, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 4.1.1 | September 28, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 4.0.2 | September 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id M-Igashi.baken -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- M-Igashi
- Category
- Music players
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/M-Igashi/baken
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 4.7.0
- Released
- October 22, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 21, 2026
- Versions listed
- 20
- GitHub stars
- 59
- GitHub forks
- 6
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- M-Igashi.baken
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bake'n Deck free?
Yes. Bake'n Deck is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Bake'n Deck safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Bake'n Deck with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does Bake'n Deck run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Bake'n Deck?
The versions page lists all 20 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 15, 2026.
Can I use Bake'n Deck without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to Bake'n Deck?
Spotify, iTunes, FLAC, Mixxx and Clementine. The alternatives page compares them.
