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PIONEER DJ rekordbox XDJ Series Connection Manual

PIONEER DJ rekordbox XDJ Series Connection Manual

For performance mode

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Connection Guide
for PERFORMANCE mode
(CDJ/XDJ/DJM)

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Summary of Contents for PIONEER DJ rekordbox XDJ Series

  • Page 1 rekordbox Connection Guide for PERFORMANCE mode (CDJ/XDJ/DJM)
  • Page 2: Connection Guide

    1 Connection Guide This guide explains procedures to set up the connection for CDJ/XDJs to control rekordbox PERFORMANCE mode as well as audio output setting. It also includes how to set up connection with a DJM as an audio interface to use it for audio output.
  • Page 3 Aggregator* to automatically create an “aggregate device” required for audio output to multiple CDJ/XDJs. When you use an all-in-one DJ system, the Aggregator is not required. * To download the CDJ/XDJ Aggregator, visit Pioneer DJ support page to access “Software & Firmware Updates” for each product at: http://www.pioneerdj.com/en/support/software/ The CDJ/XDJ Aggregator is applicable for all products in CDJ/XDJ series.
  • Page 4 Note: The driver is common for DJ players. Download the driver and manual for your equipment from “Software & Firmware Updates” at Pioneer DJ website (https://www.pioneerdj.com/en/support/software/). Follow the instructions described in the manual to update the driver. 1.2.3 HID SETTING for CDJ-2000/900 For CDJ-2000/900, HID SETTING should be [ADVANCED].
  • Page 5 Depending on USB connection status, the aggregate device may not be created correctly or tracks may not be played correctly from the created aggregate device. This might be due to band width of a USB bus or USB hub on the Mac connected to CDJ/XDJ. The same thing may happen even if you do not use the CDJ/XDJ Aggregator and create an aggregate device by Audio MIDI setting of Mac OS.
  • Page 6 1.3 To use DJ players as audio devices Connect your computer and all DJ players using USB cables. Connect DJ players and a DJM using audio cables. Note: We recommend to connect DJ players and your computer directly with USB cables. If you use a USB hub, they may not work correctly depending on the USB hub.
  • Page 7 Click the audio icon to open the [Audio] setting window. At the [Audio] section, select [Pioneer CDJXDJ ASIO] for Windows. For Mac, select [Pioneer CDJ/XDJ]. If they do not appear in the drop-down menu, install the driver again or run CDJ/XDJ Aggregator again.
  • Page 8 1.4 To use a DJ mixer as an audio device Note: When using DJM-900NXS2 and CDJ-2000NXS2 By connecting the DJM-900NXS2 to your computer using a USB cable, you can control rekordbox dj DECKs from up to 4 units of the CDJ-2000NXS2 via PRO DJ LINK. (Please update the DJM-900NXS2 firmware to the latest version.) ・The settings for the CDJ-2000NXS2 Press the LINK button on the CDJ-2000NXS2.
  • Page 9 This section describes how to set up connection with DJ mixer as an audio interface using DJM-900NXS as an example. Install driver software before connection as described in 1.2.2 Driver installation. Connect your PC/Mac with a DJM using a USB cable. Note: We recommend to connect CDJ/XDJs, your computer and a DJM directly with USB cables.
  • Page 10 (The figure below is an example on Windows.) The setting of DJM is now established.
  • Page 11 1.5 To use all-in-one DJ system as audio devices Connect your PC/Mac and all-in-one DJ system using a USB cable. Launch rekordbox and select PERFORMANCE mode. Open UTILITY on the all in one DJ system and set MIXER MODE. XDJ-RX: Press and hold the [MENU] button to open the UTILITY setting. Select [MIDI CONTROL] for [MIXER MODE].
  • Page 12 Click the audio icon to open the [Audio] setting window. At the [Audio] section, select [PIONEER **** ASIO] for Windows. For Mac, select [PIONEER ****]. (**** is the unit name.) If it does not appear in the drop-down menu, install the driver again or run CDJ/XDJ Aggregator again.
  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    1.6 Troubleshooting Troubles Check this Solution No sound output. Open [Preferences] > [Audio]. When you use CDJ/XDJs as audio devices, select the Check the [Audio] setting. following: For Windows “Pioneer CDJ/XDJ ASIO” For Mac “Pioneer CDJ/XDJ” When you use a DJM as an audio device, select the following: For Windows “Pioneer DJM (unit name) ASIO”...
  • Page 14 Check the setting of input selector When you use CDJ/XDJs as audio devices, audio output switch of the DJM. will be directed from CDJ/XDJs to the DJM. In this case, set the input selector switches to the destination of audio cables, such as [CDJ/LINE].
  • Page 15 USB hub or the computer. Please connect the units directly to the computer. -Pioneer DJ is a trademark of the PIONEER CORPORATION and is used under license. -rekordbox and rekordbox dj are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Pioneer DJ Corporation.