Page 2 - Contents
2 Contents Before you start ................................................................................... 6 How to read this manual .........................................................................6 What’s in the box.........................................................................
Page 6 - Before you start; How to read this manual; What’s in the box
6 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 us...
Page 7 - User guides; Serato DJ Pro software manual
7 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 pl...
Page 8 - DJ software; Serato DJ Pro
8 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 URLbelow. serato.com • For information on the latest system requi...
Page 9 - Installing Serato DJ Pro; Unzip the downloaded Serato DJ Pro software file.; Read the License Agreement terms carefully.; Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
9 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 unzip...
Page 11 - Activating Pitch ’n Time DJ; Connect your PC/Mac to the unit with a USB cable.; 2 Restart Serato DJ Pro.
11 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. 2 ...
Page 12 - Part names; Top panel
12 Part names Top panel 1. Deck section (page 40) 2. Browse section (page 38) 3. Loop section (page 46) 4. Deck Pads section (page 60) 5. INSTANT SCRATCH button (page 66) 6. FILTER knob (page 81) 7. Channel section (page 68) 8. Effects section (page 84) 9. BOOTH LEVEL knob (page 75) 10. Master secti...
Page 13 - Front panel
13 Part names Front panel 1. MIC section (page 77) 2. CH Curve section (page 71) 3. Crossfader section (page 72) 4. 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). If you use both terminals a...
Page 15 - On Jog Display; WAVEFORM MODE
15 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...
Page 17 - VIRTUAL DECK MODE
17 Part names VIRTUAL DECK MODE 1. Loop indicator Displays the number of beats for the loop in blue when a loop is playing. 2. Playback speed Displays the playback speed set by the [ TEMPO ] slider. 3. Elapsed time 4. Remaining time 5. Slip indicator Lights up when Slip mode is turned on. 6. BPM Dis...
Page 18 - ARTWORK DISPLAY
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. • You...
Page 19 - DJ LOGO DISPLAY
19 Part names 4. Loop indicator Displays the number of beats for the loop in blue when a loop is playing. 5. BPM Displays BPM for a track. 6. Key Displays the current key for a track. 7. Playback speed adjustment range Displays the adjustable range from the original playback speed. 8. Digital marker...
Page 21 - Installation; Notes on installation
21 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 beinstalled with the driver software.If you use a Mac,...
Page 22 - Downloading the dedicated software; Visit the URL below.; Installing the dedicated software; Unzip the downloaded dedicated software.; Read the Software end user license agreement carefully.; Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
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 P...
Page 23 - Setting Utility; Launching Setting Utility; For Mac
23 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] [DDJ-REV7] [D...
Page 24 - Setting the audio data output from the unit to a PC/Mac; select the audio data output from the unit to the PC/Mac.
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 und...
Page 25 - Adjusting the buffer size (for Windows ASIO); Adjust the buffer size with the slider.
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. • Breaks in sound are less likely t...
Page 26 - Changing the assignment of the effects; Select a filter or an effect to assign to the [FILTER] knobs from
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. 1 Click the [FX BANK] tab. 2 Select a fil...
Page 27 - Changing the settings; Change the settings.
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 up. — [SMOOTHING] : Gradually returns to the original sound after the effect turns off. 5 Click [SAVE], and save the bank. The settin...
Page 29 - Checking the firmware and dedicated software versions
29 PC/Mac setup Checking the firmware and dedicated software versions 1 Click the [About] tab. Display HOT CUE INDICATOR Mark the check box to display the Hot Cue indicator in VIRTUAL DECK MODE.Clear the check box to display the same Hot Cue information in VIRTUAL DECK MODE as what’s displayed on th...
Page 30 - Audio Output pull-down list
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 1 Available for software applications that support the function. Outputs sound at the volume input to the unit regardless of the [ USB Output Level ] setting. 2 For uses...
Page 31 - Connecting to the input terminals
31 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 un...
Page 33 - Connecting to the output terminals
33 Connections (basic styles) Connecting to the output terminals Front panel Rear panel • 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. results in unwanted noises and/...
Page 34 - Connect a PC/Mac to the unit with a USB cable.
34 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. • To use an ...
Page 35 - Using Serato DJ Pro; Launching Serato DJ Pro
35 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). • Connect your PC/Mac to the unit correctly beforehand (page 31). Launching Serato DJ...
Page 36 - Importing a track; Click a folder which include tracks you want to add to the; Drag and drop the selected folder to the crates pane.
36 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 Serat...
Page 38 - Loading a track; Browse section
38 Loading a track You can use this unit to browse the Serato DJ Pro screen and load a track. Browse section 1. Rotary selector Moves the cursor up and down in the library or on the crates pane of the Serato DJ Pro screen. • Press when the cursor is in the library or on the crates pane to move the c...
Page 39 - Loading a track to a deck; Press the [BACK] button to move the cursor to the crates; Turn the rotary selector to highlight a track.
39 Loading a track 3. 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). • Press while pressing the [ SHIFT ] button to load a...
Page 40 - Playback; Deck section
40 Playback You can control Deck 1 with the left deck and Deck 2 with the right deck of the unit. Deck section 1. TEMPO slider Adjusts the playback speed of a track. 2. KEY LOCK butto n Turns Key Lock on and off. 6 1 5 12 2 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 3 4 15
Page 42 - Reverse playback; Adjusting the playback speed (tempo control)
42 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 butt...
Page 43 - Using the jog wheels
43 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 ...
Page 44 - Adjusting the time until playback stops; Play a track that has been analyzed by Serato DJ Pro on the
44 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: Decrease...
Page 45 - Key Sync; Play a track that has been analyzed by Serato DJ Pro on Deck
45 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. 2 While pressing the [SHIFT]...
Page 46 - Looping; Loop section
46 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. • You can choose whether the [ AUTO LOOP ] button starts a l...
Page 47 - Using a loop; Setting a loop automatically; Halving the length of a loop; Doubling the length of a loop
47 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...
Page 48 - Fine-adjusting loop points; button during loop playback.; Turn the jog wheel to fine-adjust the loop point.
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. • Pre...
Page 49 - Performance Pads section
49 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. 2. Pad mode buttons 3. SHIFT b...
Page 50 - Using Performance Pads and Deck Pads; Hot Cue mode; Press a Performance Pad at the point where you want to set a
50 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). 1 Press the [HOT CUE] b...
Page 51 - Roll mode; Press the [PARAMETER 1; Press the Performance Pad assigned with the number of
51 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 be...
Page 52 - Saved Loop mode; Press a Performance Pad during loop playback.
52 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 ...
Page 53 - Sampler mode
53 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). 1 Display the [SAMPLER] pane on the Serato DJ Pro screen. 2 P...
Page 54 - Pitch Play mode; Press a Performance Pad.
54 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...
Page 55 - Slicer Loop mode
55 Using Performance Pads and Deck Pads — Down range: • 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. The divided sections are...
Page 56 - Press the [PARAMETER 1; Press a Performance Pad assigned with the section you want
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 : 3 Press the [PARAMETER 1 ] or [PARAMETER 1 ] button to set Quantization. Each press of the button sets Qu...
Page 57 - Saved Flip mode; Registering a Flip to a slot; Create a Flip using Serato DJ Pro.; Press the Performance Pad for the slot you want to save the
57 Using Performance Pads and Deck Pads \ • 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. The recorded sequence of Hot Cues is called a F...
Page 58 - Calling up and playing a Flip; Press the Performance Pad assigned with the slot (Flip) you
58 Using Performance Pads and Deck Pads • Slots are assigned to Performance Pads as follows: • 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. Calling up and playing a Flip 1 Press the [SAVED L...
Page 59 - Scratch Bank mode; Open the [SCRATCH BANK] pane on the Serato DJ Pro; Press the Performance Pad assigned with the Scratch Bank
59 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. 2 Press the [SAMPLER] button while pr...
Page 60 - Deck Pads section; Press one of the [SLOT/PAD] buttons at the point where you
60 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. • You can set up to 8 Hot Cues per track. • You can als...
Page 63 - Press the [SCRATCH BANK] button while pressing the
63 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. 2 Press the [SCR...
Page 64 - Slip
64 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. This means the original ...
Page 65 - Turning Slip mode on
65 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 section
66 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. – Tempo range: ±8% – Key Lock: Turned o...
Page 67 - Using Instant Scratch
67 Instant Scratch Using Instant Scratch 1 Set the input selector switch to [ A] or [ B]. 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. Lo...
Page 68 - Audio output; Channel section/master section
68 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 1 3 2 8 1 5 10 5 7 9 6 6...
Page 69 - Channel section; Master section
69 Audio output Channel section 1. 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. 2. HI, MID, LOW knobs Adjusts the volume ...
Page 70 - Outputting sound; Adjusting the channel input volume; Slide the input selector switch to select an input sound; Adjusting the channel output volume; Move the channel fader to adjust the volume for the output
70 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. 2 Turn the [TRIM] knob to adjust the ...
Page 71 - Adjusting the master sound volume; Turn the [MASTER LEVEL] knob to adjust the volume for the; Adjusting the sound; CH Curve section
71 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 so...
Page 72 - Setting the channel fader; Crossfader section
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. Setting the channel fader 1 Turn the [CH 1/...
Page 73 - Setting the crossfader; Turn the [FEELING ADJUST] knob to adjust the “weight” of
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; Headphones section
74 Monitoring sound Headphones section 1. LEVEL knob Adjusts the volume for sound output from the [ PHONES ] terminals. 2. 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,...
Page 75 - Monitoring with headphones; MIX] knob to adjust the volume balance between; Booth section
75 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 betw...
Page 76 - Using a booth monitor; Turn the [BOOTH LEVEL] knob to adjust the volume for the
76 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; MIC section
77 Microphone MIC section 1. 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 micro...
Page 78 - Using a microphone; microphone sound output.; Using the microphone echo
78 Microphone — [HI] : -12 dB to +12 dB (10 kHz) — [LOW] : -12 dB to +12 dB (100 kHz) 5. ECHO knob Turns the microphone echo on and off. Using a microphone 1 Connect a microphone to the [MIC 1] or [MIC 2] terminal. • Microphone gain varies depending on the microphone you use. Before DJ, adjust the s...
Page 79 - External input; Mixing sounds of external inputs; Move the channel fader to adjust the output sound volume.
79 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...
Page 80 - AUX section; Using AUX; external device to use.
80 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. LEVEL knob Adjusts the volume for the input sound of the AUX channel. ...
Page 81 - Filter; Filter section; Using a filter or an effect
81 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 ] ...
Page 82 - Effect types and settings
82 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 FILTER Outputs filtered sound. • FILTER : Turn counterclockwise to lower the cut-off frequency of the low-pass filter.Turn ...
Page 84 - Beat FX/software effects; Effects section
84 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 1. Effect section display Displays the effect names, BPM, and parameters. 2. FX SELECT buttons Select the internal effects (Beat FX) or...
Page 85 - Effects section display; ECHO
85 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. 4. SHIFT button (page 49) 5. LEVEL/DEPTH knob Adjusts the quantitative paramete...
Page 86 - Using Beat FX/software effects; Press the [FX SELECT] button assigned with the effect you; ] button to set a beat fraction to
86 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. • To use software effects, press the [ SP...
Page 87 - Beat FX types and settings
87 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 Descript...
Page 93 - Using FX Bank; Restrictions on operation; Setting an FX Bank
93 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 connect...
Page 94 - Using FX Trigger mode; Press a Performance Pad.
94 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 Perfo...
Page 95 - Smooth Echo; Smooth Echo section; Using Smooth Echo
95 Smooth Echo You can easily apply an echo to the sound being played using Smooth Echo. Smooth Echo section 1. 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 se...
Page 96 - Press the [SMOOTH ECHO ON] button to turn Smooth Echo; Perform the trigger operation to apply the echo.
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 on. 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 acco...
Page 97 - Settings; Turn the rotary selector to select a setting item.; Turn the rotary selector to select a setting value.
97 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 ...
Page 98 - Utility settings
98 Settings Utility settings *: Factory setting Setting item Description SMOOTH ECHO TRIGGER CROSSFADER Sets whether or not to apply an echo when the crossfader is moved to the opposite side and the sound is muted. • Setting values: ON * , OFF CH FADER Sets whether or not to apply an echo when the s...
Page 101 - Auto standby
101 Settings Auto standby When [ AUTO STANDBY ] is set to [ ON ], the unit enters standby mode after 4 hours without being used (no audio signal (more than -24 dB) is input to the unit).Press the [ SLIP ] button on the left deck to exit standby mode. • The factory setting is [ ON ]. • Set [ AUTO STA...
Page 102 - Talkover mode
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; Adjusting the weight for scratching; Remove the top plate.
103 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. • Carefully hook a pointed object under the outer edge o...
Page 104 - Align the notch on the top plate with the protrusion, and
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 • The slip sheet is an important part...
Page 106 - Specifications
106 Specifications AC adapter Power requirements .............................................................AC 100 V – 240 V, 50 Hz / 60 HzRated current ...................................................................................................................1.5 ARated output ...............
Page 109 - Block diagram
109 Specifications Block diagram CH1 USB Type-A CH1 USB Type-B LINE PHONO CH1 Control Tone SUBSONIC FILTER Digital Trim BPM CH1 Detect FILTER NOISE) BEAT FX Pre ISOLATOR 3 Band ISOLATOR FILTER FILTER /W IDE FILTER /PITCH) BEAT FX Pre Fader CH 1 CUE CUE CH1 LEVEL Meter CH Fader CH 1 Fader Reverse CH ...
Page 111 - Additional information; Troubleshooting; Power; The unit doesn’t turn on.; Connection; The unit isn’t recognized.
111 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...
Page 112 - Microphone sound isn’t output.; Serato DJ Pro is unstable.; Tracks are not displayed in the library.
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). • Wipe any du...
Page 113 - Tracks from iTunes aren’t displayed in the library.; Audio files in the library can’t be edited.; Others; The jog wheel doesn’t rotate.; Playback sound is interrupted when using DJ software.
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 ...
Page 114 - Indicators blink and something is wrong with the unit.
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 th...
Page 115 - LCD display; Cleaning; Trademarks and registered trademarks
115 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. Normal brightness wil...
Page 116 - Software license notice
116 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 no...
Page 118 - Cautions on copyrights
118 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 i...