: If you already own a key from a purchase made a decade ago, it is still valid for that version. You can typically find your old keys by logging into your AlphaTheta/Pioneer DJ profile and checking the "Licenses" tab.
Back in the rekordbox 2 era, the software wasn't free for everyone. While modern versions like are "Hardware Unlocked" (meaning the software activates when you plug in your controller), rekordbox 2 required a standalone license key for its full features.
If you are lucky enough to have a legacy key, here is how you activate it in the old interface: Rekordbox License Key 2.2.4 - Pioneer DJ forums
Here is everything you need to know about navigating the "legacy" licensing for this specific version. 1. The History: When License Keys Were King
The short answer is . AlphaTheta (formerly Pioneer DJ) no longer sells or supports version 2 license keys.