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Contents How to read this manual ! ! In this manual, names of screens and menus displayed on the computer screen, as well as names of buttons and terminals on the product, etc., are indicated within brackets. (e.g.: [RECORD] panel, [Preferences] menu, [CUE] button, [VINYL] mode, [AUX IN] terminals) Explanations of TRAKTOR PRO 2 functions are indicated TRAKTOR PRO 2 . Before start Features........................................................................................................
Before start Before start Features This unit, while using the same operation panel layout as Pioneer’s professional DJ equipment, has a rounded, amiable form. It is designed to allow a wide range of users – from those at the start of their DJing experience to those who have already begun DJ performances in their home and elsewhere – to enjoy DJ performances in a variety of situations.
What’s in the box ! ! ! ! ! ! ! TRAKTOR LE 2 software CD-ROM Driver software/operating instructions CD-ROM USB cable Read Before Use (Important) Quick Start Guide Service Center Guide (for Japanese customers) Warranty card Using the LAPTOP DOCK The computer’s keyboard section can be stowed under this unit. ! ! ! Depending on the size of your (notebook) computer, the keyboard section may not fit in the LAPTOP DOCK. Install in such a way that the computer unit does not touch this unit.
Before you start This driver software is an exclusive ASIO driver for outputting audio signals from the computer. ! There is no need to install the driver software when using Mac OS X. Software end user license agreement This Software End User License Agreement (“Agreement”) is between you (both the individual installing the Program and any single legal entity for which the individual is acting) (“You” or “Your”) and PIONEER CORPORATION (“Pioneer”).
Click the Windows [Start] menu>[All Programs]>[Pioneer ]>[DDJ]>[Pioneer DDJ ASIO Settings Utility]. Installing the driver software ! There is no need to install the driver software when using Mac OS X.
Installing the TRAKTOR LE 2 software For the latest information on the driver software for exclusive use with this unit, visit our website shown below. http://pioneerdj.com/support/ About the installation procedure (Windows) About the TRAKTOR LE 2 software 2 From the Windows [Start] menu, double-click the [Computer (or My Computer)] > [Traktor 2] icon. TRAKTOR LE 2 is a DJ software application by Native Instruments.
9 To install the Traktor Kontrol X1 or Traktor Kontrol S4 driver, check the check box, then click [Next]. Launching TRAKTOR 2 10 When the following screen appears, click [Next]. Installation begins. The installation completed screen appears once installation is completed. For Windows From the Windows [Start] menu, open [All Programs] > [Native Instruments] > [Traktor 2], then click the [Traktor 2] icon.
Offline activation For Windows To activate TRAKTOR LE 2 installed on a computer that is not connected to the Internet, use SERVICE CENTER in the offline mode. With this procedure, a second computer that can be connected to the Internet is required. From the Windows [Start] menu, click the [Native Instruments] > [Service Center] > [Service Center] icons. For Mac OS X In Finder, open the [Application] folder, then double-click the [Service Center] > [Service Center] icons.
13 Click [Open] at [Open Activation Return File]. The launch return file is loaded. 3 From the [Help] menu on the upper left of the screen, open [Start Setup Wizard], then click [Next]. 14 Check in the SERVICE CENTER that product activation has completed. Updating the TRAKTOR 2 software When the computer is connected to the Internet, TRAKTOR 2 software can be updated by accessing the Native Instruments SERVICE CENTER (referred to simply as “SERVICE CENTER” below). 1 Launch the SERVICE CENTER and log in.
7 Click [Finish] at the bottom right to complete the setup wizard settings. Before you start 8 Open [File]>[Controller Manager...] if using windows, [Traktor]>[Preferences]>[Controller Manager] if using Mac OS X, then from [Device] under [Device Setup], select [PIONEER DDJ-ERGO - Generic MIDI] and set the device corresponding to this unit for [In-port] and [Out-port]. Cautions The preferences are reset after the setup wizard settings are made.
Connections Be sure the power is off when connecting equipment and changing connections. Be sure to use the USB cable included with this product. Refer to the operating instructions for the component to be connected. With this unit, the power is supplied by USB bus power. The unit can be used simply by connecting it to a computer using the USB cable. ! Connect this unit and the computer directly using the included USB cable. ! Connect the computer to which this unit is to be connected to an AC power supply.
Front panel 1 Connections PHONES Connect headphones with an impedance of 32 W or more. Headphones with an impedance of less than 32 W are not supported. Do not connect headphones simultaneously to the stereo phone jack and the stereo mini-phone jack. ! 1 PHONES terminals Connect headphones here. Both stereo phone plugs (Ø 6.3 mm) and stereo mini phone plugs (Ø 3.5 mm) can be used. ! Connecting the input/output terminals Rear panel Component, amplifier, powered speaker, etc.
Part names and functions The part functions and screen images given here are based on TRAKTOR PRO 2 functions. Explanations of TRAKTOR PRO 2 functions are indicated TRAKTOR PRO 2 . Also refer to the TRAKTOR 2 operating instructions. The TRAKTOR 2 operating instructions can be viewed from the TRAKTOR PRO 2 help menu. 2-deck displays are used for the included TRAKTOR LE 2. Control panel Layout selector When TRAKTOR PRO 2 is launched for the first time, the display layout is set to [Essential].
1 Browser 2 1 BROWSE TREE PUSH A B 2 VIEW FLD OPEN LOAD GAIN GAIN ! 1 Rotary selector ! ! ! Turn: The cursor moves in section A of the above diagram. Press: The [BROWSE] area’s magnified display turns on and off. [SHIFT] + turn: The cursor moves in section B of the above diagram. Part names and functions LOAD [SHIFT] + press: Folders in section B of the above diagram open and close. 2 LOAD button Loads the track selected with the cursor in each of the decks.
6 AUTO LOOP (MOVE GRID) control ! ! ! ! Turn: Changes the width of the loop playback section. Press: Turns loop playback on and off. [SHIFT] + turn: Moves the beat grid position. [SHIFT] + press: Switches loop playback on/off. 7 DECK buttons TRAKTOR PRO 2 Switch the deck to be operated. 8 HOT CUE/DELETE buttons TRAKTOR PRO 2 ! ! Press: Set hot cue points and calls out hot cues. [SHIFT] + press: Delete the hot cue set for that button.
3 Mixer GAIN GAIN 3 FUNCTION MIN 4 MIN MAX HI MIX MIN MID 2 6 MAX 7 MIN CUE MAX AUX / MIC VOL MAX LOW MIN Part names and functions LOW MID MASTE VOL MIN MIN MIN CUE MASTER VOL 1 5 MAX 7 MAX HI REC MAX MAX MASTE CUE MIN MAX MIN MAX DJ CONTROLLER 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 8 9 a 1 MASTER VOL control Adjusts the sound level output from the master. 2 AUX/MIC VOL control Adjusts the audio output level of the [AUX IN] and [MIC] terminals.
5 Effect parameter buttons 4 Effect The associated functions differ according to the TRAKTOR 2 effect panel mode. — [Group] mode: Switches the various effects on/off. — [Single] mode: With TRAKTOR LE 2, [FX1-1] and [FX2-1] can be used, with [FX1-1] fixed to deck A, [FX2-1] fixed to deck B. [FX1-2], [FX1-3], [FX2-2] and [FX2-3] cannot be used. 1 TRAKTOR PRO 2 When the effect control [1] button is pressed, all the effect setting values return to the default setting values.
Basic Operation 3 Press the [LOAD] button to load the selected track onto the deck. Starting the system 4 Press the [f] button to play the track. ! Starting this unit When this button is pressed again during playback, playback pauses. Outputting sound MASTER OUT1 (TRS) R MASTER OUT2 L R MIC L VOL INPUT SELECT MIC AUX VOL AUX IN R ON OFF USB ! L 1 Operate the [GAIN] control and the channel faders to adjust the audio level output from the respective decks.
! When the [SYNC (MASTER)] button is pressed, the playing speeds and beats of the two decks are synchronized instantaneously. 3 Operate the channel faders or crossfader to mix the sound of the two decks and switch between them. Inputting the sound of an external device or microphone The sound of the external device connected to the [AUX IN] terminals or the sound of the microphone connected to the [MIC] terminal can be mixed. 1 Connect the external device to the [AUX IN] or [MIC] terminal.
Advanced Operation Using the CUE function 1 In the pause mode, press the [CUE] button to set a cue point at the position at which playback is paused. ! — Pulse Mode Normal: The white illumination lights when the top of the jog dial is pressed. The illumination mode setting is not cleared when this unit’s power is turned off. When the power is next turned on, the unit starts in the mode that was set before the power was turned off.
List of MIDI Messages With TRAKTOR 2, MIDI messages for assigning TRAKTOR 2 functions to to MIDI are expressed “Note1 + English scale2” or “CC3 + control number”. On the table below, the MIDI messages output from this unit’s buttons and controls are indicated in the same way as in TRAKTOR 2. 1 “Note” is a MIDI term used when pressing or releasing notes on a piano or other keyboard. 2 The English scale indicates the tones using letters C, D, E, F, G, A and B and “#” indicating halftones.
2 Deck SW Name TRACK f button SAMPLE TRACK CUE button SAMPLE SAMPLE TRACK OUT button AUTO LOOP control (turn) SAMPLE TRACK AUTO LOOP control (turned clockwise) SAMPLE AUTO LOOP control (turned counterclockwise) TRACK AUTO LOOP control (press) DECK button HOT CUE/DELETE 1 button HOT CUE/DELETE 2 button HOT CUE/DELETE 3 button HOT CUE/DELETE 4 button SAMPLE Ch Notes When SHIFT button is on CC/Note Number Ch CC/Note Number 01, 02, 03, 04 Note B1 01, 02, 03, 04 Note B4 08, 09, 10, 11
SW Name TEMPO slider SYNC (MASTER) button Deck type 01, 02, 03, 04 CC CC 5 37 0–16383 0 at back, 16383 at front TRACK 01, 02, 03, 04 Note E6 01, 02, 03, 04 Note G#6 OFF=0, ON=127 08, 09, 10, 11 Note D8 — — — 08, 09, 10, 11 Note D#8 — — — 08, 09, 10, 11 Note E8 — — — 08, 09, 10, 11 Note F8 — — — SAMPLE Jog dial (when top section turned: [VINYL] mode on) SAMPLE TRACK Jog dial (when top section turned: [VINYL] mode off) SAMPLE TRACK SAMPLE TRACK SAMPLE TRACK SAMPL
SW Name MIDI message (this unit to computer) Deck type When SHIFT button is off Ch 01, 02, 03, 04 TRACK SAMPLE VOL control (turn) SAMPLE TRACK SAMPLE VOL control (press) Ch CC/Note Number 01, 02, 03, 04 Difference count value from when previously operated ! Turn clockwise: 1 – (max) 30 ! Turn counterclockwise: 127 – (min) 98 73 CC 08, 09, 10, 11 CC 98 08, 09, 10, 11 CC 114 08, 09, 10, 11 CC 99 08, 09, 10, 11 CC 115 08, 09, 10, 11 CC 100 08, 09, 10, 11 CC 116 08, 09, 10, 11 CC
3 Mixer MIDI message (this unit to computer) SW Name When SHIFT button is off When SHIFT button is on Ch Ch CC/Note Number CC/Note MASTER VOL control 07 CC CC 0 32 — — — — — — 0–16383 When turned fully counterclockwise: 0 / When turned fully clockwise: 16383 AUX/MIC VOL control 07 CC CC 20 52 — — — — — — 0–16383 When turned fully counterclockwise: 0 / When turned fully clockwise: 16383 Deck A 07 CC CC 3 35 — — — — — — 0–16383 When turned fully counterclockwise: 0 / When turned
MIDI message (this unit to computer) SW Name When SHIFT button is off When SHIFT button is on Ch Ch CC/Note Number CC/Note Notes Number Deck A 07 CC CC 19 51 — — — — — — 0–16383 When turned fully counterclockwise: 0 / When turned fully clockwise: 16383 Deck B 07 CC CC 21 53 — — — — — — 0–16383 When turned fully counterclockwise: 0 / When turned fully clockwise: 16383 Deck C 07 CC CC 23 55 — — — — — — 0–16383 When turned fully counterclockwise: 0 / When turned fully clockwise
MIDI message (this unit to computer) SW Name When SHIFT button is off When SHIFT button is on Ch Ch CC/Note Number CC/Note 05 CC CC 6 38 05 CC CC 22 54 0–16383 When turned fully counterclockwise: 0 / When turned fully clockwise: 16383 06 CC CC 6 38 06 CC CC 22 54 0–16383 When turned fully counterclockwise: 0 / When turned fully clockwise: 16383 05 CC CC 14 46 05 CC CC 30 62 0–16383 When turned fully counterclockwise: 0 / When turned fully clockwise: 16383 06 CC CC 14 46 06 C
MIDI message (computer to this unit) Indicator name Ch Ch CC/Note Number CC/Note Number Indicator color Notes G4 05 Note E4 Red Off = 0, lit = 127 Note G4 06 Note E4 Red Off = 0, lit = 127 05 Note D5 05 Note F#7 Red Off = 0, lit = 127 06 Note D5 06 Note F#7 Red Off = 0, lit = 127 05 Note B4 05 Note D#7 Red Off = 0, lit = 127 06 Note B4 06 Note D#7 Red Off = 0, lit = 127 05 Note D#5 05 Note G7 Red Off = 0, lit = 127 06 Note D#5 06 Note G7 Re
Additional information Troubleshooting ! ! Incorrect operation is often mistaken for trouble or malfunction. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Inspect the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified after checking the items below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.
Using as a controller for other DJ software This unit also outputs the operating data for the buttons and dials in MIDI format. If you connect a computer with a built-in MIDI-compatible DJ software via a USB cable, you can operate the DJ software on this unit. The sound of music files being played on the computer can also be output from the DDJ-ERGO-K. To use as a controller for other DJ software, first make the DJ software’s audio and MIDI related settings.