Pioneer DDJ REV1 - Manuals

Before you start 6 En DJ software Serato DJ Lite Serato DJ Lite is DJ software from Serato Limited.This unit unlocks the software, which you can download from the Serato website. serato.com/dj/lite/downloads • If you haven’t registered an account, follow the steps below.– Follow the instructions on ...

7 En Part names and functions Top panel 1 Browse section Select tracks and loads them to the decks. 2 Deck sections Control each deck. There are knobs and buttons on the left side to control deck 1 and deck 3, and on the right side to control deck 2 and deck 4. 3 Mixer sections Control the volume le...

Part names and functions 8 En Browse section 1 LOAD buttons Press:Load the selected track to the respective deck. Press twice:Load the track from the deck that isn’t playing onto the deck that is playing. If you do this while the track is playing, it plays from the same position (Instant Doubles). [...

Part names and functions 9 En Deck section 1 DECK (deck select) button Press:Switches the deck to be used, i.e. from 1 to 3, or 2 to 4. [SHIFT] + press: Turns Vinyl mode on/off. Press for at least a second:Switches the range of the tempo slider each time the button is held for a second or more.Switc...

Part names and functions 10 En [SHIFT] + press: Playback returns to the previously set loop in point and loop playback resumes. Press (during loop playback):Cancels loop playback. 3 Loop 1/2X button Press:Halves the loop playback length. [SHIFT] + press: Sets the loop in point. Press (during loop pl...

Part names and functions 11 En [SHIFT] + press: Cancels Sync mode. 7 Play/pause button Press:Plays/pauses a track. [SHIFT] + press: Returns to the temporary cue point and playback starts (Stutter). 8 CUE button Press:Sets, calls up, or plays a temporary cue point. • Press the button when the track i...

Part names and functions 13 En Mixer section 1 (headphones) LEVEL knob Adjusts the volume of the headphones sound. 2 TRIM knobs Adjust the volume of each channel’s sound. 3 EQ (HI, MID, LOW) knobs Boost or reduce the relevant frequency for the relevant channel. 4 MASTER LEVEL knob Adjusts the volume...

Part names and functions 14 En Turn counterclockwise:Gradually decreases the low-pass filter’s cutoff frequency. Turn clockwise:Gradually increases the high-pass filter’s cut-off frequency. 6 HOT CUE mode button Press:Enters Hot Cue mode. Read more: Using Hot Cues (page 37) [SHIFT] + press: Enters B...

Part names and functions 15 En 9 SAMPLER mode button Press:Enters Sampler mode. Read more: Using Sampler (page 39) [SHIFT] + press: Enters Scratch Bank mode. Read more: Using Scratch Bank (page 41) 10 Performance Pads Press:You can use Performance Pads to trigger various features. Read more: Using t...

Part names and functions 17 En Effects section 1 Effect lever Applies an effect.– [ON] : Applies an effect while you hold the effect lever in the [ON] position. Release the lever to return it to the center position and turn the effect off. – [LOCK ON] : Continues applying an effect when you let go o...

Part names and functions 18 En 5 Effect 3 button Press:Selects the effect on the right side (slot 3) of the [FX] panel. [SHIFT] + press: Increases the beat fraction for synchronizing the effect sound each time you press the button. 6 SHIFT button Press another button while holding the [SHIFT] button...

Part names and functions 19 En Rear panel 1 USB port Connection for a PC/Mac. • Be sure to use the supplied USB cable. • A USB hub can’t be used with the unit. • If your PC/Mac has only a USB Type-C port, you’ll need to use a USB Type-C male to USB Type-A female cable. 2 MASTER output terminals (RCA...

Part names and functions 20 En Front panel 1 (headphones) output terminal Connection for your headphones.Stereo mini-jack plugs (ø 3.5 mm) can be used with the unit. • Only use headphones with 32 Ω or more impedance. Headphones with impedance lower than 32 Ω won’t work with the unit. 1

21 En Connections • Be sure to disconnect the USB cable before connecting different devices or changing connections.Refer to the instruction manuals for devices you want to connect. • Power is supplied via USB bus power. You can use the unit with a single connection to your PC/Mac. • Be sure to use ...

Connections 22 En Connection examples Connecting to input/output terminals Rear panel (1) PC/Mac(2) Powered speakers, power amplifier, etc.(3) Microphone • The [MIC] input terminal only supports an unbalanced input. • When not using the microphone, turn the [MIC LEVEL] knob to the minimum level.

Connections 24 En Connecting 1 Connect your headphones to the headphones output terminal. . • Only connect headphones with 32 Ω or more impedance. Headphones with impedance lower than 32 Ω won’t work with the unit. 2 Connect powered speakers, a power amplifier, etc. to the [MASTER] output terminals.

Connections 25 En 3 Connect the unit to your PC/Mac via a USB cable. 4 Turn on your PC/Mac. 5 Turn on the devices connected to the terminals (powered speakers, microphone, etc.).

26 En Serato DJ Lite Installing Serato DJ Lite Installing (Mac) Do not connect the unit to your Mac until installation is complete.• Close all programs on your Mac. 1 Unzip the downloaded Serato DJ Lite software file. 2 Double-click the unzipped software file to launch the installer. 3 Read the term...

Serato DJ Lite 27 En 6 Click [Close] to quit the installer.

Serato DJ Lite 28 En Installing (Windows) Do not connect the unit to your PC until installation is complete.• Log into your PC as an administrator before starting the installation. • Close all programs on your PC. 1 Unzip the downloaded Serato DJ Lite software file. 2 Double-click the unzipped softw...

Serato DJ Lite 29 En Basic use Starting Serato DJ Lite This manual mainly focuses on explaining the hardware functions of the unit. For detailed instructions on using the Serato DJ Lite software, see the Serato DJ Lite software manual. For Mac In Finder, open the [Applications] folder, then double-c...

Serato DJ Lite 30 En The following screen shows when tracks are loaded onto decks in Serato DJ Lite. A Deck section Track information (track name, artist name, BPM, etc.), the overall waveform, and other information about the loaded track is displayed. B Waveform display The waveform of the loaded t...

Serato DJ Lite 31 En Importing music files (tracks) • There are various ways to import tracks into Serato DJ Lite. For details, see the Serato DJ Lite software manual. • If you've previously used Serato Limited’s DJ software (e.g. Scratch Live, ITCH, Serato DJ Intro, Serato DJ, or Serato DJ Pro) and...

Serato DJ Lite 32 En Loading a track onto a deck The following explains how to load a track onto deck [1] as an example. Turn the rotary selector (back) to select a track from the library, then press the [LOAD] button for deck 1 (left). The track is loaded onto the deck.

Serato DJ Lite 33 En Playing a track This section explains how to play sound from deck 1 (left) as an example. 1 Set the positions of the knobs etc. as shown below. • [TRIM] knob: turned fully counterclockwise • EQ [HI/MID/LOW] knobs: center position (12 o’clock) • [FILTER] knob: center position • C...

Serato DJ Lite 34 En 4 Move the channel fader to the top. 5 Turn the [MASTER LEVEL] knob to adjust the volume of the speakers to a level you’re happy with. • If you can’t output sound from the [MASTER] output terminals or the unit isn’t recognized by your PC/Mac, refer to the [FAQ] on the Pioneer DJ...

Serato DJ Lite 35 En Monitoring with headphones This section explains how to play sound from deck 1 (left) as an example. 1 Turn the headphones [LEVEL] knob fully counterclockwise. 2 Press the headphones [CUE] button for channel 1. 3 Turn the headphones [LEVEL] knob. Adjust the headphones volume to ...

Serato DJ Lite 36 En Advanced use Using Manual Loop You can use Manual Loop to choose the section you want to loop in a track. 1 During playback, press the Loop [1/2X] button at the point you want to start looping (the loop in point) while holding the [SHIFT] button. 2 Press the Loop [2X] button at ...

Serato DJ Lite 37 En Using the Performance Pads You can switch functions using the buttons for respective Pad modes: [HOT CUE] , [AUTO LOOP] , [TRACKING] SCRATCH, and [SAMPLER] . Using Hot Cues You can start playback instantly from the position where a Hot Cue is set. • Up to 4 Hot Cues can be set a...

Serato DJ Lite 38 En Using Auto Loop When you press a Performance Pad in Auto Loop mode, a loop with the number of beats assigned to the pad is set and the loop plays until you release the pad. 1 Press the [AUTO LOOP] button. The unit enters Auto Loop mode. 2 Press a Performance Pad during playback....

Serato DJ Lite 39 En • Select a Hot Cue in advance to use it in Tracking Scratch mode. If you don’t select a Hot Cue, then Hot Cue A will be selected. • When using Tracking Scratch mode, turn Vinyl mode on. 1 Press the [TRACKING] SCRATCH button. The unit enters Tracking Scratch mode. 2 Press a Perfo...

Serato DJ Lite 40 En 3 Drag and drop tracks or sounds from the library to load them into the [SAMPLER] slots. The sampler settings and loaded tracks are saved. 4 Press a Performance Pad. The track or sound assigned to the relevant slot is played.The slots, track search controls and Censor are set to...

Serato DJ Lite 41 En 1: 1/16 beat, 2: 1/8 beat, 3: 1/4 beat, 4: 1/2 beat, 5: 1 beat, 6: 2 beats, 7: 1/3 beat, 8: ManualSound is permanently cut while the manual pad is pressed. 2 Press and hold down a Performance Pad during playback. Cuts the sound in time with the beat while holding the pad. • Tran...

Serato DJ Lite 42 En 1: Slot 1, 2: Slot 2, 3: Slot 3, 4: Slot 4, 5: Previous track, 6: Search , 7: Search , 8: Censor 5 Press the Performance Pad while holding the [SHIFT] button. The previous loaded track is loaded again. Using Fader Start Using Channel Fader Start 1 Set the temporary cue point. Pa...

Serato DJ Lite 43 En Playback starts from the temporary cue point. • If you move the crossfader back while holding the [SHIFT] button during playback, the playback position instantly jumps back to the temporary cue point and pauses (Back Cue). When no temporary cue point is set, playback starts from...

Serato DJ Lite 44 En Using an effect The following explains how to operate the slot 1 effect for FX1 on the Serato DJ Lite screen as an example. 1 Display the [FX] panel on the Serato DJ Lite screen. 2 Press the effect [1] button while holding the [SHIFT] button. The effect list appears on slot 1 of...

Serato DJ Lite 45 En The effect is applied to the sound from channel 1. • When you return the effect lever to the center position, the effect is turned off. Using a microphone 1 Connect a microphone to the [MIC] input terminal. 2 Turn the [MIC LEVEL] knob. Adjust the volume of the sound output from ...

Serato DJ Lite 46 En Setting the crossfader curve You can set the crossfader curve on the Serato DJ Lite screen. 1 Click in Serato DJ Lite. 2 Click the [Mixer] tab. 3 Adjust the crossfader curve. • The more you turn it toward [SLOW] , the more gradual the rise of the curve. • The more you turn it to...

47 En Changing the settings Launching Utilities mode Be sure to close your DJ application before launching Utilities mode. 1 Disconnect the USB cable from your PC/Mac. 2 Hold both the [CUE] and Play/pause [ ] buttons on the left deck and connect the USB cable to your PC/Mac. Utilities mode launches....

Changing the settings 48 En Utilities mode settings You can change the following settings in Utilities mode. • Fader Start • Back Spin Length • Crossfader Cut Lag • Demo mode Fader Start Press one of the Performance Pads 1 through 3 on the left deck. • Pad 1 is lit: Fader Start is turned on with Syn...

Changing the settings 49 En Turn the rotary selector (back), then press it.The number of lights that are lit up on the channel level indicators and Performance Pads indicates the setting value (1 through 53). • The number of lights that are lit up on Performance Pads on the right deck: tens place. •...

50 En Additional information Troubleshooting If you think something is wrong with the unit, check the information below and refer to the [FAQ] for the DDJ-REV1 on the Pioneer DJ website. pioneerdj.com/support/ Sometimes, the problem may be caused by another device. Inspect the other devices and elec...

Additional information 51 En PC/Mac connection The unit isn’t recognized by your PC/Mac. • Connect the supplied USB cable correctly. See: Connections (page 21) • If you’re using a USB hub, disconnect it. • Quit any other open applications including screen savers and antivirus security software on yo...

Additional information 52 En Sound Sound isn’t output, is too quiet, or cuts. • Set the [TRIM] knob, channel fader, crossfader, and [MASTER LEVEL] knob to the correct positions. See: Playing a track (page 33) • Connect the connection cable properly. See: Connections (page 21) • Clean the terminals a...

Additional information 53 En Serato DJ Lite Serato DJ Lite becomes unstable. • Update Serato DJ Lite to the latest version. See: Installing Serato DJ Lite (page 26) • Quit any other applications on your PC/Mac. If Serato DJ Lite remains unstable, try disabling the wireless network or other wireless ...

Additional information 54 En Serato DJ Lite virtual deck isn’t displayed. (Practice mode is displayed.) • Connect the supplied USB cable correctly. See: Connections (page 21) • Update Serato DJ Lite to the latest version. See: Installing Serato DJ Lite (page 26) Fader Start doesn’t work. • Set a tem...

Additional information 55 En Specifications General – Main Unit Power supply .............................................................................DC 5 VRated current ............................................................................ 500 mAMain unit weight..............................

Additional information 56 En Headphones output terminals 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack ............................................................ 1 set USB port USB (Type-B) ............................................................................ 1 set • The specifications and design of this product...

Additional information 57 En Using the unit as a controller for other DJ applications The unit also outputs operating data for the buttons and knobs in MIDI format. If you connect a PC/Mac with a built-in MIDI-compatible DJ application via the supplied USB cable, you can control the DJ application w...

Additional information 58 En Trademarks and registered trademarks • Mac, macOS and Finder are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. • Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. • Serato DJ Lite, Scratch Live, I...

Additional information 59 En Software license notice 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.You may obtain a cop...

Additional information 60 En 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution. 3. Neither the name of the copyright holder nor the names of its ...

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