Numark NS6 Use and maintenance manual

Control Map

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Installation & Setup
1. Download and install Serato DJ from serato.com/dj/downloads.
2. NS6 requires drivers for both Mac and Windows. Go to numark.com/ns6 and see the
Downloads section of the page. If the NS6 driver for your operating system is not the latest,
please download and install the latest driver.
3. After installing the driver, connect your NS6 to your computer's USB port, and power on
NS6.
4. Open Serato DJ.
Note: NS6 does not require a Serato DJ license purchase. When you first open Serato DJ, a
license panel appears on the right hand side, and the software will be in Library View Mode.
Simply check the Do Not Show Again box in the lower right corner, and then click License
to hide this panel. Serato DJ will remember these settings.
To then change the view mode:
•Press NS6's VIEW button.
•Use the drop-down menu in the upper left corner in Serato DJ.

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Using NS6 with Serato DJ
Looping
Serato DJ lets you create up to 8 loops per track
with the choice between Manual or Auto Loops.
You can choose whether you have 4 loops (and 4
Cue Points) or 8 loops (and 8 Cue Points) shown
on the screen.
To switch between Manual Loop Mode and Auto
Loop Mode, press NS6's MODE button on the
desired Deck.
NS6's controls perform the following looping functions in Serato DJ, depending on the mode:
NS6 Controls Manual Loop Mode Auto Loop Mode
1/2 X Halve loop length Halve loop length
2 X Double loop length Double loop length
ON / OFF Activate/deactivate loop Activate/deactivate loop
W(LOOP SHIFT LEFT) Shift loop left Shift loop left
X(LOOP SHIFT RIGHT) Shift loop right Shift loop right
MODE (MANUAL / AUTO LOOP) Switch between Manual Loop and Auto Loop Modes
IN / 1 Loop inactive: Set Loop In Point
Loop active: Adjust Loop In Point Activate/deactivate 1-bar Auto Loop
OUT / 2 Loop inactive: Set Loop Out Point
Loop active: Adjust Loop Out Point Activate/deactivate 2-bar Auto Loop
SELECT / 4 Scroll through saved loops Activate/deactivate 4-bar Auto Loop
RELOOP / 8 Reloop (activates and jumps to loop) Activate/deactivate 8-bar Auto Loop
SHIFT + IN / 1 Trigger 16th-note Loop Roll No function
SHIFT + OUT / 2 Trigger 8th-note Loop Roll No function
SHIFT + SELECT / 4 Trigger quarter-note Loop Roll No function
SHIFT + RELOOP / 8 Trigger half-note Loop Roll No function
Notes:
•We recommend using NS6's PLATTERS to adjust the Loop In and Loop Out Points of a
Manual Loop.
•You can save a loop to the next available "loop slot" in the software. To do this, click the
button in the Manual/Auto loop tab, or click on an available loop slot. Your loops will be
saved to the file and will be recalled the next time you load it, even if the file has been moved
or renamed.
NS6 loop control
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Effects
The DJ effects in Serato DJ are powered by iZotope®.
To open the effects panel, click the FX tab in Serato DJ.
To assign an effect:
•To a specific Deck: Press the
FX SEND A or B button above
the desired channel/Deck on
your NS6. The corresponding
Deck number (1, 2, 3, or 4) will
be selected in the Deck Assign
area in Serato DJ.
Note: By default, Effect A is assigned to Deck 1, and Effect B is assigned to Deck 2.
•To the Master Output: Press the FX SEND A or B button under the
MASTER VOLUME knob on your NS6. Mwill be selected in the Deck
Assign area in Serato DJ.
To adjust the effect parameters:
•Use the software controls in Serato DJ.
•Use the FX MIX fader, FX PARAM knob, or either of these in conjunction with the SHIFT
button.
NS6 Controls Effects Function
FX A or B Activate/deactivate Effect A or B
FX SEND A or B Activate/deactivate effect on specific Deck
FX MIX Fader Parameter 1 (Dial 1)
SHIFT + FX A or B Parameter 2 (Button 2)
FX PARAM Parameter 2 (Dial 2)
SHIFT + FX PARAM Parameter 3 (Dial 3)
FX SELECT (tapped) Tap Tempo (Beat Multiplier)
FX SELECT (pressed and
held for 2 seconds)
Reset effect BPM (automatically sync with
Deck's BPM)
SHIFT + FX SELECT Effect scroll & select
iZotope is a registered trademark of iZotope, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries.
NS6 effects controls
NS6 FX SEND A/B
buttons (Master)
NS6 FX SEND A/B buttons (Decks)
Serato DJ FX tab

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Tool Tips
To enable Tool Tips, click the icon between the MIDI and Setup buttons in the upper right
corner of the screen. Tool Tips provide a handy way to learn the various features of Serato DJ.
To view Tool Tips, move the mouse over a feature on the screen. A context-sensitive Tool Tip
will appear, showing more information about that feature.
To view a list of all keyboard shortcuts, hold the mouse over the button with Tool Tips
turned on.
Using NS6 with Serato Video
Serato Video is a plugin for Serato software that lets you play and mix video files and use
effects and fader transitions. You can use your NS6, an additional MIDI controller, or your
mouse and keyboard to control Serato Video.
For more information, visit serato.com/video.
Information and Support
Serato DJ
•For more information, refer to the Serato DJ Software Manual, or visit serato.com/dj.
•For support, visit serato.com/dj/support or contact [email protected].
Numark NS6
•For more information, visit numark.com/ns6 and download the relevant manual or file
from the Documents section of the page.
•For support, go to numark.com/support.
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