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PIONEER DJ SERATO DDJ-REV7 Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual DJ Controller DDJ-REV7 pioneerdj.com/support/ serato.com For FAQs and other support information for this product, visit the websites above.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Before you start ................... 6 How to read this manual .................6 What’s in the box..................6 User guides .....................7 DJ software ..................8 Serato DJ Pro..................8 Installing Serato DJ Pro ................9 Activating Pitch ’n Time DJ ..............11 Part names ..................12 Top panel ....................12 Front panel ....................13 Rear panel.....................13...
  • Page 3 Deck section..................40 Play/pause ....................42 Reverse playback..................42 Adjusting the playback speed (tempo control) ........42 Adjusting the playback speed without changing the pitch (Key Lock)...43 Using the jog wheels ................43 Adjusting the time until playback stops ..........44 Beat Sync....................44 Key Sync ....................45 Looping....................
  • Page 4 Instant Scratch................... 66 Instant Scratch section................66 Using Instant Scratch ................67 Audio output ..................68 Channel section/master section ............68 Outputting sound...................70 Adjusting the sound................71 Setting the faders ..................71 Monitoring sound ................74 Headphones section ................74 Monitoring with headphones ..............75 Booth section ..................75 Using a booth monitor ................76 Microphone ..................
  • Page 5 Using FX Bank ..................93 Using FX Trigger mode .................94 Smooth Echo..................95 Smooth Echo section ................95 Using Smooth Echo ................95 Settings....................97 Changing the settings ................97 Utility settings ..................98 Replacing the slip sheets ..............103 Using other types of DJ software (via MIDI)........105 Specifications ..................

  • Page 6: Before You Start

    Before you start How to read this manual • Thank you for choosing this Pioneer DJ product. Be sure to read this manual, the “Quick Start Guide” and the “Precautions for Use” which are also included with this product. These documents include important information that you should understand before using the unit.

  • Page 7: User Guides

    Before you start *3 The voucher code needed to activate your Expansion Pack can’t be reissued. Keep it in a safe place to be sure you don’t lose it. *4 Attach to the top of the jog wheel to indicate the playback position. You can also use the digital marker on the On Jog Display to indicate the playback position (pages 16, 17, 19, 20) Marking sticker...

  • Page 8: Dj Software

    DJ software You can DJ with this unit by connecting it to a PC/Mac running Serato DJ Pro. Serato DJ Pro Serato DJ Pro is DJ software from Serato. The Serato DJ Pro software isn’t included with the unit. Download the software from the URL below.

  • Page 9: Installing Serato Dj Pro

    DJ software Installing Serato DJ Pro  Installation procedure (for Mac) Do not connect your Mac to the unit until the installation is complete. • Close all applications running on your Mac before starting the installation. 1 Unzip the downloaded Serato DJ Pro software file. 2 Double-click the unzipped software file.
  • Page 10 DJ software The installer closes.  Installation procedure (for Windows) Do not connect your PC (Windows) to the unit until the installation is complete. • You’ll need admin rights to install the software on your PC (Windows). • Close all applications running on your PC (Windows) before starting the installation. 1 Unzip the downloaded Serato DJ Pro software file.

  • Page 11: Activating Pitch 'N Time Dj

    DJ software Activating Pitch ’n Time DJ To use Pitch ’n Time DJ with Serato DJ Pro, activate it on the “my serato” screen. You’ll need an internet connection to do this. For Pitch ’n Time DJ support information, visit the URL below. serato.com 1 Connect your PC/Mac to the unit with a USB cable.

  • Page 12: Part Names

    Part names Top panel 9 10 Deck section (page 40) Browse section (page 38) Loop section (page 46) Deck Pads section (page 60) INSTANT SCRATCH button (page 66) FILTER knob (page 81) Channel section (page 68) Effects section (page 84) BOOTH LEVEL knob (page 75) 10.

  • Page 13: Front Panel

    Part names Front panel MIC section (page 77) CH Curve section (page 71) Crossfader section (page 72) PHONES terminals (stereo phone plugs Ø 6.3 mm, Ø 3.5 mm) (page 74) Connect headphones to one of the terminals (1/4″ stereo jack or 3.5 mm stereo mini- jack).
  • Page 14 Part names MASTER 2 terminals (RCA) Connect to analog input terminals on a power amplifier, etc. • Use the [MASTER 2] terminals for unbalanced input (RCA, etc.). BOOTH terminals (1/4”/6.35 mm, TRS) (page 76) Connect a booth monitor. • Use the terminals for balanced output only. Connecting the terminals to unbalanced inputs results in unwanted noises and/or poor sound quality.

  • Page 15: On Jog Display

    Part names On Jog Display When a track from Serato DJ Pro is loaded to the unit or a scratch sound is loaded in Instant Scratch mode, the information is displayed on the jog wheel (On Jog Display). You can switch On Jog Display to show WAVEFORM MODE, VIRTUAL DECK MODE, ARTWORK DISPLAY, or DJ LOGO DISPLAY by pressing the [33] or [45] button while holding the [SHIFT] button.
  • Page 16 Part names Displays BPM for a track. Displays the current key for a track. Playback speed adjustment range Displays the adjustable range from the original playback speed. Detailed waveform for a track loaded on the other deck Displays a detailed waveform for a track loaded on the other deck. Digital marker Displays the playback point.
  • Page 17 Part names VIRTUAL DECK MODE Loop indicator Displays the number of beats for the loop in blue when a loop is playing. Playback speed Displays the playback speed set by the [TEMPO] slider. Elapsed time Remaining time Slip indicator Lights up when Slip mode is turned on. Displays BPM for a track.
  • Page 18 Part names 10. Playback point Displays playback point. It rotates during playback and stops during pause. 11. Playback speed adjustment range Displays the adjustable range from the original playback speed. 12. Hot Cue indicator Displays a Hot Cue point closest to the current playback point. •...
  • Page 19 Part names Loop indicator Displays the number of beats for the loop in blue when a loop is playing. Displays BPM for a track. Displays the current key for a track. Playback speed adjustment range Displays the adjustable range from the original playback speed. Digital marker Displays the playback point.
  • Page 20 Part names • You can choose to display remaining time or elapsed time in [Time Mode] in the Setting Utility (page 27). Loop indicator Displays the number of beats for the loop in blue when a loop is playing. Displays BPM for a track. Displays the current key for a track.

  • Page 21: Pc/Mac Setup

    PC/Mac setup To input or output your PC/Mac’s audio to/from the unit, install the dedicated audio driver software and/or Setting Utility on your computer. If you install the audio driver software to your PC (Windows), Setting Utility will also be installed with the driver software.
  • Page 22 PC/Mac setup Downloading the dedicated software 1 Visit the URL below. pioneerdj.com/support/ 2 Click [Software & firmware updates]. 3 Click [DDJ-REV7] under [DJ CONTROLLER]. 4 Click [Drivers]. 5 Click [Download link] and save the file. • Download the audio driver software dedicated to your PC/Mac. Installing the dedicated software 1 Unzip the downloaded dedicated software.

  • Page 23: Setting Utility

    PC/Mac setup Setting Utility Once you’ve installed the dedicated software on your PC/Mac, you can use the Setting Utility to check and set connections between the unit and a PC/Mac. Launching Setting Utility  For Mac 1 Open the [Applications] folder in Finder. 2 Click [Pioneer] ...
  • Page 24 PC/Mac setup Setting the audio data output from the unit to a PC/Mac 1 Click the [DDJ OUTPUT] tab. 2 Click the pull-down list under [DDJ-REV7 Audio Output] and select the audio data output from the unit to the PC/Mac. Read more: Audio Output pull-down list (page 30) 3 Click the pull-down list under [USB Output Level] and select a level of volume to output from the unit.
  • Page 25 PC/Mac setup Adjusting the buffer size (for Windows ASIO) • Close any running applications (DJ applications, etc.) which use the unit as the default audio device before adjusting the buffer size. 1 Click the [ASIO] tab. 2 Adjust the buffer size with the slider. •...
  • Page 26 PC/Mac setup Changing the assignment of the effects You can change the effects assigned to the [FX SELECT] buttons and the [FILTER] knobs on the unit. You can register the settings to [BANK A] or [BANK B], and call up the settings when you need to.
  • Page 27 PC/Mac setup 4 Mark the check box of [HOLD PARAMETER] and/or [SMOOTHING] as necessary. — [HOLD PARAMETER] : Retains the parameters changed after the bank is called — [SMOOTHING] : Gradually returns to the original sound after the effect turns off. 5 Click [SAVE], and save the bank.
  • Page 28 PC/Mac setup Setting item Description Mark the check box to activate the loop length set by the slider. LOOP options. Clear the check box to set the [AUTO LOOP] button on the unit to work as the Auto Beat Loop button. Mark the check box to enable Pad mode switching by pressing a Pad mode button twice in succession.
  • Page 29 PC/Mac setup Setting item Description Mark the check box to display the Hot Cue indicator in VIRTUAL DECK MODE. Display HOT CUE Clear the check box to display the same Hot Cue INDICATOR information in VIRTUAL DECK MODE as what’s displayed on the virtual deck of Serato DJ Pro.
  • Page 30 PC/Mac setup Audio Output pull-down list • CH 4 (USB 7/8), CH 5 (USB 9/10) is fixed to [FX SEND]. #: indicates channel number CH 1 (USB 1/2), CH 2 (USB 3/4) CH 3 (USB 5/6) CH# Control Tone MIX(REC OUT with MIC) MIX(REC OUT with MIC) MIX(REC OUT without MIC) MIX(REC OUT without MIC)

  • Page 31: Connections (Basic Styles)

    Connections (basic styles) Turn the unit off and disconnect the power cord before connecting other units. Connect the power cord after all the connections are complete. • Use the supplied AC adapter and power cord. • Read the instruction manuals for the devices you are going to connect with the unit. •...
  • Page 32 Connections (basic styles) Cord hook Put the cord of the AC adapter through the cord hook to fix it to the unit. It prevents accidental unplugging of the cord which would result in sound being interrupted. Cord hook • Do not fix the cord with its root bent as this may break the cord and affect the unit’s performance.

  • Page 33: Connecting To The Output Terminals

    Connections (basic styles) Connecting to the output terminals  Front panel Headphones  Rear panel Power amplifier (for booth monitor), Power amplifier, powered speakers, etc. powered speakers, etc. Component, amplifier, powered speakers, etc. • Use the [MASTER 1] terminals for balanced output only. Connecting the terminals to unbalanced inputs (RCA, etc.) with an XLR-RCA conversion cable (conversion adapter), etc.

  • Page 34: Step-By-Step Connections

    Connections (basic styles) Step-by-step connections 1 Connect headphones to one of the PHONES terminals on the front panel. 2 Connect an output device such as a power amplifier to the [MASTER 1] or [MASTER 2] terminals. • To use a booth monitor, connect it to the [BOOTH] terminals. •...

  • Page 35: Using Serato Dj Pro

    Using Serato DJ Pro The instructions described here relate to the basic use of Serato DJ Pro in tandem with this unit. For more details on using Serato DJ Pro, refer to the Serato DJ Pro software manual (page 7). •...

  • Page 36: Importing A Track

    Using Serato DJ Pro Importing a track The following instructions describe the basic method for importing tracks to Serato DJ Pro. • For other importing methods, refer to the Serato DJ Pro software manual (page 7). • In Serato DJ Pro, you can use libraries created with other DJ software from Serato Limited, such as Scratch Live, ITCH, Serato DJ Intro, and Serato DJ Lite.
  • Page 37 Using Serato DJ Pro • The screen below appears when a track is loaded in Serato DJ Pro. To switch the display, click [Library], then click [Vertical] or [Horizontal] from the pull-down list. 1. Deck pane Displays the name of the loaded track as well as the artist name, track information such as BPM, and the overall waveform.

  • Page 38: Loading A Track

    Loading a track You can use this unit to browse the Serato DJ Pro screen and load a track. Browse section Rotary selector Moves the cursor up and down in the library or on the crates pane of the Serato DJ Pro screen.

  • Page 39: Loading A Track To A Deck

    Loading a track LOAD button Loads the selected track to the deck. • Press twice for Instant Doubles. The track that’s loaded on the other deck will be loaded to the deck whose button you’re pressing (the playback position will be the same).

  • Page 40: Playback

    Playback You can control Deck 1 with the left deck and Deck 2 with the right deck of the unit. Deck section 10 11 TEMPO slider Adjusts the playback speed of a track. KEY LOCK butto n Turns Key Lock on and off.
  • Page 41 Playback SYNC button The BPM and beatgrid of the track on the deck whose button is pressed is synchronized to the track loaded on the other deck. SLIP button (page 64) Turns Slip mode on and off. RESET button Resets to the track’s original speed regardless of the [TEMPO] slider’s setting. TEMPO RANGE button Sets the variable range of the [TEMPO] slider.

  • Page 42: Play/Pause

    Playback Play/pause 1 Press the [START/STOP] button. During pause: Starts playing the loaded track. During playback: Pauses the track. • The jog wheel rotates during playback. Reverse playback 1 Press the [CENSOR ] button. The loaded track plays in reverse (Slip Reverse) until you release the button (page 64). •...

  • Page 43: Adjusting The Playback Speed Without Changing The Pitch (Key Lock)

    Playback Adjusting the playback speed without changing the pitch (Key Lock) If you turn Key Lock on, you can change the playback speed of a track using the [TEMPO] slider without changing the pitch. 1 Press the [Key Lock] button to turn Key Lock on. The button lights up when Key Lock is turned on.

  • Page 44: Adjusting The Time Until Playback Stops

    Playback Adjusting the time until playback stops You can adjust the time it takes until the rotation of the jog wheel and playback stops after pressing the [START/STOP] button. 1 Turn the [STOP TIME] knob. Turn clockwise: Increases the time taken to stop playback. Turn counterclockwise: Decreases the time taken to stop playback.

  • Page 45: Key Sync

    Playback Key Sync If you turn on Key Sync, the keys of tracks on Deck 1 and Deck 2 are automatically matched. • You can’t adjust the key for tracks that haven’t been analyzed by Serato DJ Pro. 1 Play a track that has been analyzed by Serato DJ Pro on Deck 1 or Deck 2.

  • Page 46: Looping

    Looping You can choose a section of a track to play repeatedly. Loop section 1. AUTO LOOP button Plays a loop of the specified number of beats or starts Auto Beat Loop. Press while pressing the [SHIFT] button to turn a loop on and off. •...

  • Page 47: Using A Loop

    Looping Using a loop Setting a loop automatically 1 Press the [AUTO LOOP] button during playback. Loop playback starts from the position where the button is pressed. Setting a loop manually 1 Press the [SHIFT] and [1/2X] buttons at the point where you want to start the loop (loop-in point) during playback.
  • Page 48 Looping Fine-adjusting loop points 1 Press the [1/2X] or [2X] button while pressing the [SHIFT] button during loop playback. The unit switches to loop adjusting mode. — [1/2X]: Adjusts the loop-in point. — [2X]: Adjusts the loop-out point. 2 Turn the jog wheel to fine-adjust the loop point. •...

  • Page 49: Using Performance Pads And Deck Pads

    Using Performance Pads and Deck Pads You can use Performance Pads mode and Deck Pads mode at the same time. • You can’t use the modes on decks that have Instant Scratch turned on. Performance Pads section 1. PARAMETER 1 , PARAMETER 1  buttons Sets the parameters.

  • Page 50: Hot Cue Mode

    Using Performance Pads and Deck Pads Hot Cue mode You can call up a Hot Cue quickly and start playback by pressing a Performance Pad. • You can set up to 8 Hot Cues per track. • You can also use the Deck Pads ([SLOT/PAD 1, 2, 3, 4] buttons) to control Hot Cues (page 60).

  • Page 51: Roll Mode

    Using Performance Pads and Deck Pads Roll mode Loop Roll playback continues according to the number of beats assigned to a Performance Pad while you press the pad. 1 Press the [ROLL] button. The unit switches to Roll mode. 2 Press the [PARAMETER 1 ] or [PARAMETER 1 ] button. The numbers of beats assigned to Performance Pads change as follows each time the button is pressed: —...

  • Page 52: Saved Loop Mode

    Using Performance Pads and Deck Pads • Normal playback continues with its original rhythm in the background during Loop Roll playback, but you can’t hear this. • Release the Performance Pad to end the Loop Roll playback. Normal playback starts from the exact point the track would have reached by then.

  • Page 53: Sampler Mode

    Using Performance Pads and Deck Pads Sampler mode You can start playback of a track loaded in a Sampler slot using a Performance Pad. • You can also use the Deck Pads ([SLOT/PAD 1, 2, 3, 4] buttons) to control Sampler mode (page 63).

  • Page 54: Pitch Play Mode

    Using Performance Pads and Deck Pads • Playback methods differ according to the Sampler mode set in Serato DJ Pro. For details, refer to the Serato DJ Pro software manual (page 7). • Press the Performance Pad while pressing the [SHIFT] button to stop slot playback. Pitch Play mode Pitch Play is a function of Pitch ’n Time DJ.

  • Page 55: Slicer Loop Mode

    Using Performance Pads and Deck Pads — Down range: –3 –2 –1 –7 –6 –5 –4 • Press the [PARAMETER 1 ] or [PARAMETER 1 ] button while pressing the [SHIFT] button to shift the pitch range by a semitone. Slicer Loop mode A specified range is applied to the track and divided into 8 sections.
  • Page 56 Using Performance Pads and Deck Pads — 32 beats — 64 beats • The 8 sections of a divided domain are assigned to Performance Pads as follows: Sections 1 to 8: Performance Pad assignment: Section Section Section Section Section Section Section Section 3 Press the [PARAMETER 1 ] or [PARAMETER 1 ] button to...

  • Page 57: Saved Flip Mode

    Using Performance Pads and Deck Pads 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 • Press the [ROLL], [HOT CUE], or [SAMPLER] button to cancel Slicer Loop mode. Saved Flip mode Serato Flip is a function that enables you to record a sequence, or call up a recorded sequence, of Hot Cues.
  • Page 58 Using Performance Pads and Deck Pads • Slots are assigned to Performance Pads as follows: Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3 Slot 4 Slot 5 Slot 6 Slot 7 Slot 8 • You can’t save a Flip to a slot if all slots have saved Flips already. Delete a Flip on the slot screen in Serato DJ Pro to free up a slot for a new Flip.

  • Page 59: Scratch Bank Mode

    Using Performance Pads and Deck Pads Scratch Bank mode You can load sound of a Scratch Bank. • You can also use the Deck Pads ([SLOT/PAD 1, 2, 3, 4] buttons) to control Scratch Bank mode (page 61). 1 Open the [SCRATCH BANK] pane on the Serato DJ Pro screen.

  • Page 60: Deck Pads Section

    Using Performance Pads and Deck Pads Deck Pads section 1. SLOT/PAD 1, 2, 3, 4 buttons 2. HOT CUE button 3. SCRATCH BANK button Hot Cue mode You can call up a Hot Cue quickly and start playback by pressing the [SLOT/PAD 1, 2, 3, 4] buttons.

  • Page 61: Scratch Bank Mode

    Using Performance Pads and Deck Pads 3 Press one of the [SLOT/PAD] buttons that have a Hot Cue set. Playback starts from the Hot Cue point. • Press one of the [SLOT/PAD] buttons while pressing the [SHIFT] button to clear a Hot Cue point set to the button.

  • Page 62: Saved Loop Mode

    Using Performance Pads and Deck Pads Saved Loop mode You can save a loop to a loop slot in Serato DJ Pro and call up the saved loop. • You can also use the Performance Pads to control Saved Loop mode (page 52). 1 Press the [HOT CUE] button while pressing the [SHIFT] button.

  • Page 63: Sampler Mode

    Using Performance Pads and Deck Pads Sampler mode You can start playback of a track loaded in a Sampler slot using [SLOT/PAD 1, 2, 3, 4] buttons. • You can also use the Performance Pads to control Sampler mode (page 53). 1 Display the [SAMPLER] pane on the Serato DJ Pro screen.

  • Page 64: Slip

    Slip If you turn Slip mode on, normal playback continues in the background (but you can’t hear it) when you perform the following operations. When you end the operation, Slip is canceled and normal playback starts from the exact point the track would have reached by then.

  • Page 65: Turning Slip Mode On

    Slip Turning Slip mode on 1 Press the [SLIP] button. Slip mode turns on and the [SLIP] button lights up. • The [SLIP] button blinks while Slip is in use. • Press the [SLIP] button again or load a track to turn Slip mode off.

  • Page 66: Instant Scratch

    Instant Scratch The unit has 4 scratch sounds that you can play at the touch of a button. You can instantly call up the scratch sounds with the [SLOT / PAD 1, 2, 3, 4] buttons. • Some functions are fixed as follows when the unit is in Instant Scratch mode. –...

  • Page 67: Using Instant Scratch

    Instant Scratch Using Instant Scratch 1 Set the input selector switch to [ A] or [ 2 Press the [INSTANT SCRATCH] button. The unit switches to Instant Scratch mode. 3 Press one of the [SLOT/PAD] buttons. The corresponding scratch sound is loaded to the deck. 4 Press the [START/STOP] button.

  • Page 68: Audio Output

    Audio output Follow the procedures below to output and adjust sound. – Outputting sound (page 70) – Adjusting the sound (page 71) – Setting the faders (page 71) To output sound to the [BOOTH] terminals, see Using a booth monitor (page 76). Channel section/master section...
  • Page 69 Audio output  Channel section Input selector switch Selects an input sound source. — [ A, B] : Selects a PC/Mac connected to the [USB] terminal. — [PHONO/LINE] : Selects a turntable or DJ player, etc. connected to the [CH 1] or [CH 2] terminals.

  • Page 70: Outputting Sound

    Audio output 10. Master level indicator Displays the volume level of the master sound output to the [MASTER 1] and [MASTER 2] terminals. Outputting sound Adjusting the channel input volume 1 Slide the input selector switch to select an input sound source.

  • Page 71: Adjusting The Sound

    Audio output Adjusting the master sound volume 1 Turn the [MASTER LEVEL] knob to adjust the volume for the master sound. The master level indicator lights up when the master sound is output. • When outputting sound from the speakers of a PC/Mac, adjust the volume of the speakers. Adjusting the sound 1 Turn the [HI, MID, LOW] knobs to adjust the volume of each band.
  • Page 72 Audio output — : Steeply raises the volume when the channel fader is moved close to the top position. — : Gradually raises the volume as the channel fader is moved up. — : Steeply raises the volume as the channel fader is moved from the bottom position.
  • Page 73 Audio output Setting the crossfader 1 Turn the [CURVE] knob to set the crossfader curve. 2 Turn the [FEELING ADJUST] knob to adjust the “weight” of the crossfader. • Set the [ REVERSE ] switch to [ON] to reverse the operating direction of the crossfader.

  • Page 74: Monitoring Sound

    Monitoring sound Headphones section LEVEL knob Adjusts the volume for sound output from the [PHONES] terminals. MIX knob Adjusts the volume balance between the master sound and the channel selected with the headphones cue fader. • Set the knob to [CUE] to monitor only the channel sound, and to [MASTER] to monitor only the master sound.

  • Page 75: Monitoring With Headphones

    Monitoring sound Monitoring with headphones 1 Connect headphones to one of the [PHONES] terminals. Read more: Front panel (page 13) 2 Turn the [ MIX] knob to adjust the volume balance between the channel sound and the master sound. 3 Move the headphones cue fader to adjust the volume balance between the CH 1 sound and the CH 2 sound.

  • Page 76: Using A Booth Monitor

    Monitoring sound Using a booth monitor 1 Connect a booth monitor to the [BOOTH] terminals. Read more: Rear panel (page 13) 2 Turn the [BOOTH LEVEL] knob to adjust the volume for the output sound.

  • Page 77: Microphone

    Microphone MIC section OFF, ON, TALKOVER selector switch Sets the microphone sound output. — [OFF] : Turns the microphone off. — [ON] : Turns the microphone on. — [TALKOVER] : Turns microphone talkover on. When sound of -10 dB or more is input to the microphone, the volume other than the microphone channel is attenuated by -18 dB.

  • Page 78: Using A Microphone

    Microphone — [HI] : -12 dB to +12 dB (10 kHz) — [LOW] : -12 dB to +12 dB (100 kHz) ECHO knob Turns the microphone echo on and off. Using a microphone 1 Connect a microphone to the [MIC 1] or [MIC 2] terminal. •...

  • Page 79: External Input

    External input If you connect a DJ player or turntable to the external input terminals on the unit, you can mix the sounds of the external inputs without using a PC/Mac. Mixing sounds of external inputs 1 Connect an external device to the [CH 1] or [CH 2] terminals. Read more: Rear panel (page 13), Connecting to the input terminals (page 31) 2 Set the [LINE/PHONO] selector switch to [LINE] or [PHONO].

  • Page 80: Using Aux

    External input Using AUX AUX section 1. AUX (OFF, LINE, PORTABLE) switch — [OFF] : Mutes the input sound. — [LINE] : Sound is input from devices other than a mobile device. — [PORTABLE]: Sound is input from a mobile device. 2.

  • Page 81: Filter

    Filter You can apply a filter or an effect to the sound on any channel. Filter section 1. FILTER knob Adjusts a filter or an effect. Using a filter or an effect You can choose which effect is assigned to the [FILTER] knobs. Choose an effect from the [FILTER] pull-down list on the [FX BANK] tab in Setting Utility (page 26).

  • Page 82: Effect Types And Settings

    Filter Effect types and settings You can adjust the following settings with the [FILTER] knobs or from the [FX BANK] tab in Setting Utility. Effect/operation Description Outputs filtered sound. FILTER • FILTER: Turn counterclockwise to lower the cut-off frequency of the low- pass filter.
  • Page 83 Filter Effect/operation Description Changes the pitch. PITCH • FILTER: Turn counterclockwise to lower the pitch. Turn clockwise to raise the pitch. • Sub parameter: Pitch change range: ±1 semitone to ±2 octaves Outputs filtered sound. WIDE FILTER • FILTER: Turn counterclockwise to lower the cut-off frequency for the low- pass filter.

  • Page 84: Beat Fx/Software Effects

    Beat FX/software effects The unit has 6 buttons for effects. You can assign the internal effects (Beat FX) or DJ software effects to the buttons. Effects section Effect section display Displays the effect names, BPM, and parameters. FX SELECT buttons Select the internal effects (Beat FX) or DJ software effects.

  • Page 85: Effects Section Display

    Beat FX/software effects — [LOCK ON]: Continues applying an effect when you let go of the effect lever and leave it in the [LOCK ON] position. Return the effect lever to the center position to turn the effect off. SHIFT button (page 49) LEVEL/DEPTH knob Adjusts the quantitative parameters for effects.

  • Page 86: Using Beat Fx/Software Effects

    Beat FX/software effects Using Beat FX/software effects Read more: Beat FX types and settings (page 87) 1 Press the [ECHO] or [SPIN] button while pressing the [SHIFT] button. • To use Beat FX, press the [ECHO] button while pressing the [SHIFT] button. •...

  • Page 87: Beat Fx Types And Settings

    Beat FX/software effects Beat FX types and settings You can adjust the following settings with the relevant buttons and knob or on the [FX BANK] tab in Setting Utility. • Press the [] or [] button while pressing the [SHIFT] button to adjust the sub parameters. Beat FX/operation Description Outputs a delay sound several times while attenuating it...
  • Page 88 Beat FX/software effects Beat FX/operation Description Mutes the input sound and outputs a delay sound several ECHO OUT times while attenuating it. • /: Delay time with respect to 1 beat of the BPM (beat fraction): 1/32 to 16 beats •...
  • Page 89 Beat FX/software effects Beat FX/operation Description Records the input sound and outputs the recorded sound HELIX repeatedly according to the specified beat fraction. • /: Effect time with respect to 1 beat of the BPM (beat fraction): 1/16 to 16 beats •...
  • Page 90 Beat FX/software effects Beat FX/operation Description Adds reverberation to the input sound. REVERB • /: Reverberation level: 1 to 100% • LEVEL/DEPTH: Balance between the original sound and the effected sound • Sub parameter: Cut-off frequency for HPF: 1 to 9 Adds an effect of fast reversing the input sound being ONE-SHOT SPIN played.
  • Page 91 Beat FX/software effects Beat FX/operation Description FLANGER Adds a cyclic flanger effect according to the beat. • /: Moving cycle of the effect with respect to 1 beat of the BPM (beat fraction): 1/16 to 64 beats • LEVEL/DEPTH: Effect level •...
  • Page 92 Beat FX/software effects Beat FX/operation Description TRANS Cyclically cuts the sound according to the beat. • /: Cycle of the cut with respect to 1 beat of the BPM (beat fraction): 1/16 to 16 beats • LEVEL/DEPTH: Balance between the original sound and the effected sound, and duty •...

  • Page 93: Using Fx Bank

    Beat FX/software effects Using FX Bank You can save effect settings assigned to the [FILTER] knobs and the [FX SELECT] buttons to FX Banks, and load the FX Banks when you want to use them.  Restrictions on operation The following restrictions are applied when 2 computers (PC/Mac) are connected to the unit. •...

  • Page 94: Using Fx Trigger Mode

    Beat FX/software effects Using FX Trigger mode You can use FX Trigger mode to apply Beat FX using Performance Pads even when a PC/ Mac isn’t connected to the unit or when using Instant Scratch. Parameter values are preassigned to Performance Pads, so you can apply an effect only by pressing a Performance Pad.

  • Page 95: Smooth Echo

    Smooth Echo You can easily apply an echo to the sound being played using Smooth Echo. Smooth Echo section SMOOTH ECHO ON button Turns Smooth Echo on and off. Using Smooth Echo 1 Press and hold the [BACK] button. The settings screen is displayed on the On Jog Display. Read more: Changing the settings (page 97) 2 Select a trigger (operation) for the echo effect in [TRIGGER] of [SMOOTH ECHO].
  • Page 96 Smooth Echo 3 Set the parameters in [BEATS] and [LEVEL] of [SMOOTH ECHO]. 4 Press the [SMOOTH ECHO ON] button to turn Smooth Echo The button lights up when Smooth Echo is turned on. 5 Perform the trigger operation to apply the echo. A delay sound is output several times while attenuating according to the number of beats.

  • Page 97: Settings

    Settings Changing the settings 1 Press and hold the [BACK] button. The settings screen appears on the On Jog Display. 2 Turn the rotary selector to select a setting item. 3 Press the rotary selector to confirm the selection. The screen for changing the setting appears. 4 Turn the rotary selector to select a setting value.

  • Page 98: Utility Settings

    Settings Utility settings *: Factory setting Setting item Description SMOOTH ECHO Sets whether or not to apply an echo when the crossfader is moved to the opposite side and the CROSSFADER sound is muted. • Setting values: ON , OFF Sets whether or not to apply an echo when the sound is muted by the channel fader.
  • Page 99 Settings Setting item Description Sets the auto standby function (page 101). AUTO STANDBY • Setting values: OFF, ON* Sets the time until demo mode starts and the screen saver if you don’t use the unit for 30 minutes. DEMO/S.SAVER • Setting values: DISABLE, DEMO 1min, DEMO 5min, DEMO 10min*, S.SAVER •...
  • Page 100 Settings Setting item Description Sets whether or not to use the limiter for the microphone sound input to the sound output to the MIC LMT (BOOTH) [BOOTH] terminals. • Setting values: OFF, ON* Sets the output method (mono/stereo) for the sound output from the [MASTER 1] and [MASTER MASTER OUT 2] terminals.
  • Page 101 Settings Setting item Description Sets whether to light up or blink the [SLIP] button. • Setting values: LIT*, BLINK • [LIT] : Lights up the [SLIP] button when Slip is SLIP LIT TYPE turned on, and blinks it during slip playback. •...
  • Page 102 Settings Talkover mode • [ADVANCED]: Attenuates the middle range of all sound other than the Mic channel according to the talkover level setting. • [NORMAL]: Attenuates all sound other than the Mic channel according to the talkover level setting.

  • Page 103: Replacing The Slip Sheets

    Settings Replacing the slip sheets Adjusting the weight for scratching You can change the weight for scratching by replacing the slip sheets under the top plate. • Turn the unit off before replacing the slip sheets. 1 Remove the top plate. •...
  • Page 104 Settings • Replace the preinstalled slip sheets (PET two-stacked slip sheets) with slip sheets you like. – Suitable slip sheet size: Outer diameter φ174 mm, inner diameter 135 mm, total thickness less than 1.6 mm – Recommended number of slip sheets: 2 sheets •...

  • Page 105: Using Other Types Of Dj Software (Via Midi)

    Using other types of DJ software (via MIDI) If you connect a PC/Mac with MIDI software installed, to the unit via a USB cable, you can control the DJ software via the unit. • To play tracks stored on a PC (Windows) with the unit, install the dedicated audio driver software (page 21).

  • Page 106: Specifications

    Specifications AC adapter Power requirements.............AC 100 V – 240 V, 50 Hz / 60 Hz Rated current ........................1.5 A Rated output ....................DC 24 V, 3.75 A General – Main unit Power consumption .................. DC 24 V, 1 000 mA Main unit weight ..................
  • Page 107 Specifications Total harmonic distortion (20 Hz – 20 kHzBW) USB........................0.003 % LINE ........................0.005 % PHONO .......................0.017 % Standard input level / Input impedance LINE ......................-12 dBu / 47 kΩ PHONO ....................-52 dBu / 47 kΩ AUX (LINE) .....................-12 dBu / 47 kΩ AUX (PORTABLE)...................-24 dBu / 47 kΩ...
  • Page 108 Specifications MASTER 1 output terminal XLR connector ......................1 set MASTER 2 output terminal RCA pin jacks......................1 set BOOTH output terminal 1/4″ TRS jack ......................1 set PHONES output terminal 1/4″ stereo jack ......................1 set 3.5 mm stereo mini jack ................... 1 set USB terminals USB type-B ......................

  • Page 109: Block Diagram

    Specifications Block diagram INSTANT CH 1 CUE CH 1 SCRATCH Digital CH1 USB Type-A Trim FILTER CH Fader FILTER BEAT FX 3 Band FILTER BEAT FX CH1 USB Type-B NOISE) ISOLATOR Pre ISOLATOR Pre Fader /WIDE FILTER /PITCH) CH 1 Fader Curve LINE CH1 Detect CH 1 Fader Reverse...
  • Page 110 Specifications CH1 USB Type-A USB Audio Stream In USB Type-A USB Audio Out 1 CH2 USB Type-A USB Audio Stream In USB Type-B USB Audio Out USB Audio In 1 USB Audio Out 2 SAMPLER USB Type-A CH1 Control Tone Output Select USB Audio Out 3 FX RETURN CH1USBType-A...

  • Page 111: Additional Information

    Additional information Troubleshooting If you think something is wrong with the unit, check the information below and refer to the [FAQ] for the DDJ-REV7 at the URL below. pioneerdj.com/support/ • Inspect devices connected with the unit. • The unit may restore proper operation after you turn it off and on. If the problems continue, read the “Precautions for Use”...
  • Page 112 Additional information Audio output  The unit doesn’t output sound / the volume is low / the sound is distorted. • Set the [TRIM] knob, [MASTER LEVEL] knob, [LINE/PHONO] selector switch, and input selector switch properly. • Check all cables are connected properly (page 13). •...
  • Page 113 Additional information  Tracks from iTunes aren’t displayed in the library. • If no check mark is placed in the check box for [Show iTunes Library] on the [Library + Display] tab of the [SETUP] menu, mark the check box. If a check mark has been placed in the check box, remove it and mark the check box again.
  • Page 114 Additional information  BPM is displayed but the beatgrid isn’t displayed / Slicer Loop doesn’t work / Jog Skip doesn’t work. • Mark the check boxes for [Set Auto BPM] and [Set Beatgrid] in the offline player setting, then analyze the track. For details on how to analyze tracks, refer to the Serato DJ Pro software manual (page 7).

  • Page 115: Lcd Display

    Additional information LCD display • Small black or shining points may appear on the LCD display. This is a phenomenon inherent to LCD displays and not a malfunction. • When using the unit in cold places, the LCD display may be dark for a while after the power is turned on.

  • Page 116: Software License Notice

    Additional information Software license notice • This software is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group. Apache Copyright (c) 2009-2019 ARM Limited. All rights reserved. SPDX-License-Identifier: Apache-2.0 Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the License); you may not use this file except in compliance with the License.
  • Page 117 Additional information THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;...

  • Page 118: Cautions On Copyrights

    Additional information Cautions on copyrights Recordings you have made are for your personal enjoyment and according to copyright laws may not be used without the consent of the copyright holder. • Music recorded from CDs, etc., is protected by the copyright laws of individual countries and by international treaties.

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