PIONEER DJ DDJ-XP1 User manual

DJ Controller
DDJ-XP1
Operating Instructions
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Contents
How to read this manual
!Thank you for buying this Pioneer DJ product.
Be sure to read both this manual and the Operating Instructions
(Quick Start Guide). Both contain important information that you
should understand before using this unit.
For instructions on obtaining the rekordbox Operating Instructions,
see Viewing the rekordbox Operating Instructions (p.3).
!In this manual, names of menus displayed on the product and on the
computer screen, as well as names of buttons and terminals, etc.,
are indicated within brackets. (e.g. [File], [LOAD] button)
!Please note that the screens and specifications of the software
described in this manual as well as the external appearance and
specifications of the hardware are currently under development and
may differ from the final specifications.
!Please note that depending on the operating system version, web
browser settings, etc., operation may differ from the procedures
described in this manual.
!Please note that the language on the screens of the software
described in this guide may differ from the language on your
screens.
This manual consists mainly of explanations of functions of this unit as
hardware. For detailed instructions on operating rekordbox dj, see the
rekordbox Operating Instructions.
Before start
Features........................................................................................................ 3
What’s in the box ......................................................................................... 3
Viewing the rekordbox Operating Instructions ......................................... 3
Operating environment............................................................................... 3
Installing rekordbox
Downloading rekordbox.............................................................................. 5
Installing rekordbox..................................................................................... 5
Part names and functions
Control panel................................................................................................ 7
Rear panel .................................................................................................. 10
Example of system setup
Basic operation
Starting with the rekordbox dvs system using analog players and a DJ
Mixer ........................................................................................................... 12
Starting with the system which controls rekordbox dj using DJ players
..................................................................................................................... 13
Advanced operation
Using the 4 beat looping ........................................................................... 14
Using the manual looping ........................................................................ 14
Using the performance pads.................................................................... 14
Using the pad editing function................................................................. 17
Using slide FX............................................................................................. 17
Changing the settings
Launching utilities mode .......................................................................... 18
Utilities modes ........................................................................................... 18
Additional information
Troubleshooting......................................................................................... 20
Using as a controller for other DJ software............................................. 21
About trademarks and registered trademarks ....................................... 21
Cautions on copyrights ............................................................................. 21

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Before start
Before start
Features
This unit is an intuitive DJ controller designed for controlling the various
functions of “rekordbox dj”. Adding the unit to a digital DJ system
maximizes the performance function of rekordbox dj. For example,
Pioneer DJ players or turntables combined with mixers corresponding
to rekordbox dj and rekordbox dvs, or the unit combined with rekordbox
dj. This allows users an intuitive and wide range of performances with a
highly operable interface.
PERFORMANCE PADS
You can control 7 functions such as HOT CUE, PAD FX, BEAT JUMP,
SAMPLER, KEYBOARD, BEAT LOOP, and KEY SHIFT on rekordbox dj.
The unit has 32 large “PERFORMANCE PADS” for tapping or thrumming.
These pads are soft, so you can perform comfortably for a long time.
Unique Design and Professional Build
Quality
The unit is thin and flat, easy to carry and install in the DJ booth,
enabling you maximize your performance when using rekordbox dj. The
surface of pads and effect areas is made of rubber, for a robust and
grippy performance.
“rekordbox dj” Supported
The unit supports the DJ software “rekordbox dj” which has many
functions required for DJ performances. All buttons and tabs of the unit
are preset, so you can enjoy DJ play soon after connecting the unit to a
computer.
What’s in the box
!USB cable
!Operating Instructions (Quick Start Guide)
!Warranty (for some regions)
!rekordbox dj license key card
!rekordbox dvs license key card
The included warranty is for the European region.
— For the Japanese region, the corresponding information is
provided on the back cover of the “Operating Instructions (Quick
Start Guide).”
— For the North American region, the corresponding information is
provided on the last page of both the English and French versions
of the “Operating Instructions (Quick Start Guide).”
Cautions
The license key cannot be reissued. Be careful not to lose it.
Viewing the rekordbox Operating
Instructions
A manual may be made of the PDF format file. To view a PDF file,
installing Adobe®Reader®is required.
1 Launch a web browser on the computer and access
the “rekordbox.com”.
rekordbox.com
2 Click [Support].
3 Click [Manual].
4 Click the desired language from the list.
!For information and services for “rekordbox,” refer to the “rekordbox.
com” above.
Operating environment
The following software or devices are required to operate the unit.
rekordbox dj software
!“rekordbox dj” is the DJ performance function of rekordbox. To
be able to use this function, enter the license key shown on the
rekordbox dj license key card included with this unit.
!rekordbox is comprehensive software which can manage audio
tracks and make DJ performances.
!rekordbox dvs
The DVS function, which can be added to rekordbox dj to perform
deck operations using control signals played with CDJ or a turntable,
is called rekordbox dvs. To add this function, enter the license key
shown on the license key card included with this unit.
Minimum operating environment for rekordbox dj
Supported operating systems
Mac: macOS Sierra 10.12,
OS X 10.11/10.10
(latest updated)
Intel®processor Core™ i7, i5, i3
Intel®processor Core™ 2 Duo 2.0 GHz
or more
4 GB or more of RAM
Windows: Windows 10/
Windows 8.1/Windows 7
(latest service pack)
Intel®processor Core™ i7, i5, i3
Intel®processor Core™ 2 Duo 2.0 GHz
or more
4 GB or more of RAM
Others
USB port USB 2.0 port × 2
Display resolution Resolution of 1 280 × 768 or greater
Internet connection
!For information on the latest system requirements, compatibility,
and supported operating systems of rekordbox, see [System
Requirements] on the rekordbox.com site below.
rekordbox.com
!Operation is not guaranteed on all computers, even if all the required
operating environment conditions indicated here are fulfilled.
!Depending on the computer’s power-saving settings, etc., its CPU
and hard disk may not provide sufficient processing capabilities. For
notebook computers in particular, make sure the computer is in the
proper conditions to provide constant high performance (for example
by keeping the AC power connected) when using rekordbox.
!It is assumed that you are using the latest version of the operating
system.

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Computer to operate the rekordbox dj software
A USB 2.0 port is required to connect the computer with this unit.
!The computer must have two USB 2.0 ports, one for connecting
with the unit, and another for connecting with the DJ mixer or audio
interface.
!For a computer with only a USB Type-C port, a USB Type-C (male) -
USB A (female) cable is required.
To use the unit with a rekordbox dvs record/CD
DJ mixer such as DJM-S9 or DJM-900NXS2, audio interface such as
INTERFACE 2, or DJ controller such as DDJ-RZ, corresponding to
rekordbox dvs, are required.
To add the unit to a system which controls rekordbox dj
using DJ players
DJ player such as CDJ-2000NXS2 or XDJ-1000MK2, and DJ mixer such
as DJM-900NXS2 corresponding to rekordbox dj, are required.
To use the unit with the DJ controller
DJ controller such as DDJ-RZ or DDJ-RX corresponding to rekordbox dj
is required.
To use the unit as a sub controller for the DJ player
DJ player such as CDJ-2000NXS2 or XDJ-1000MK2 is required.
Internet connection environment
An Internet connection is required for downloading rekordbox dj.
!Use of the Internet may require a separate contract with a provider
offering Internet services and payment of provider fees.

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Installing rekordbox
Installing rekordbox
If you are installing rekordbox for the first time, use the following procedures.
If you have installed rekordbox already, update it to the latest version.
Downloading rekordbox
1 Access “rekordbox.com”.
rekordbox.com/en/store/
!The site is subject to change without notice.
2 After reading the Get Started guide, click [Free To
Download].
3 Read the terms of the software license agreement
carefully, and then mark the [Agree] checkbox to
continue.
After marking the checkbox, click [Download] to start downloading
rekordbox.
Installing rekordbox
Depending on the Operating System (OS) of your computer, procedures
differ.
Do not connect the unit to your computer until the installation has
completed.
Installing (Mac)
1 Unzip the downloaded rekordbox software file.
2 Double-click the unzipped software file, and then
start the installer.
3 Read the terms of the license agreement carefully,
and then click [Agree] to continue.
!If you do not agree to the contents of the license agreement, click
[Disagree] to cancel the installation.
4 When the screen for completing the installation
appears, click [Close] to end the installation.
Installing (Windows)
!Log into your computer as administrator before starting the
installation.
1 Unzip the downloaded rekordbox software file.
2 Double-click the unzipped software file, and then
start the installer.
3 Read the terms of the license agreement carefully,
and if you agree, select [Agree], then click [Next].
!If you do not agree to the contents of the license agreement, click
[Cancel] to cancel the installation.
!After specifying the destination, the installation will be started.
When the installation is finished, a completion message will be
displayed.

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4 Click [Finish] to complete the installation.
Installation is completed.

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Part names and functions
Part names and functions
This section explains the main feature of the buttons and pads for rekordbox dj.
For operation when using with CDJ-2000NXS2 or XDJ-1000MK2, refer to the following Pioneer DJ website.
pioneerdj.com
Control panel
1 Browser section
2 Deck sections
3 Performance pad section
4 Slide FX sections
Browser section
1 INT button
Press:
Sets relative mode when rekordbox dvs is in internal mode.
Sets internal mode when rekordbox dvs is in relative mode.
[SHIFT] + press:
Selects the deck to be used.
When deck 3 or deck 4 is selected, the [INT] button lights if the
[SHIFT] button is pressed.
When deck 1 or deck 2 is selected, the [INT] button does not light if
the [SHIFT] button is pressed.

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!Before setting the play mode for rekordbox dvs, it is necessary
to activate the rekordbox dvs plus pack in the [License] tab and
check the [Enable DVS Function] checkbox in the [DVS] tab on
the rekordbox [Preferences] screen.
2 Rotary selector
Turn:
Moves the cursor up or down in the tree view or track list.
Press:
Moves the cursor between the tree view and track list each time the
rotary selector is pressed.
!When the playlist palette is displayed, the cursor moves between
playlists in addition to the tree view and track list.
!The tree view, track list and playlist palette are in the browse
section of rekordbox dj. For each function, refer to the rekordbox
Operating Instructions.
3 LOAD button
Press:
Loads the selected tracks to the decks.
Press twice in a row:
Loads the tracks loaded in the selected deck on the opposite side,
into the deck whose [LOAD] button was pressed.
If this is done while a track is playing, the track is played from the
same position. (Instant Doubles)
[SHIFT] + press:
Loads the track after the selected track into the deck.
4 SHIFT button
Press:
Calls out a different function when another button is pressed while
pressing the [SHIFT] button.
Deck sections
1 4 BEAT LOOP / EXIT button
Press:
Turns the auto 4-beat loop on during normal playback.
Cancels the loop playback during loop playback.
[SHIFT] + press:
Switches the active/inactive status of the loop stored in a track.
(Active loop)
!During playback, activates the loop closest to the playback
position stored in the track.
!When calling out a loop stored in the track, the called out loop
status changes to active or inactive.
2 IN•1/2X button
Press:
Sets Loop In Point during normal playback.
Reduces the loop playback by half during loop playback.
[SHIFT] + press:
Returns to the set Loop In Point and loop playback continues.
3 OUT•2X button
Press:
Sets the Loop Out Point, and loop playback begins during normal
playback.
Doubles the loop playback length during loop playback.
[SHIFT] + press:
Cancels the loop playback. (Loop Exit)
After loop playback is canceled, playback returns to the previously
set Loop In Point and loop playback resumes. (Reloop)
4 QUANTIZE button
Press:
Turns on the quantize function.
Sets a point closest to the beat position when setting a hot cue, etc.
!Resolution of the beat to be quantized can be selected in
[Preferences] of rekordbox.
5 SLIP REVERSE button
Press:
Plays backward while pressing the [SLIP REVERSE] button and
returns to normal playback when the button is released.
!Normal playback continues in the background while playing
backward, and start playing from the position where playback
reached in the background when the button is released.
!Backward playback is canceled automatically after 8 beats have
played backward even if the [SLIP REVERSE] button continues to
be pressed, and returns to the normal playback from the point
reached in the background.
6 MASTER TEMPO button
Press:
Turns on/off the master tempo function.
When the master tempo function is on and the tempo of the track
changes, the pitch is not changed.
!Sound quality may be deteriorated, as it is digitalized.
7 BEAT SYNC button
Press:
Synchronizes with the tempos of the deck set as the master for
synchronization automatically, when rekordbox dvs is played in
relative mode.
Synchronizes with the tempos and beat grids of the deck set as the
master for synchronization automatically, when rekordbox dvs is
played in internal mode.
!It may synchronize with twice or half the tempos of the track
playing on the deck set as the master.
!The SYNC function does not work when rekordbox dvs is played
in absolute mode.
[SHIFT] + press:
Sets the selected deck as the master deck for synchronization.
8 SILENT CUE button
Press:
Mutes the sound of the track playing on the selected deck.
Press again to cancel.
!Mute mode can be canceled by calling out hot cues when
rekordbox dvs is played in relative mode.
9 SEMITONE - button
Press:
Lowers the key of the track playing on the selected deck by a half.
[SHIFT] + press:
The key of the track playing on the selected deck shifts to the same
key as the track in the tuning source; either the dominant key (5
pitches higher) or the subdominant key (4 pitches higher). (KEY
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Part names and functions
a SEMITONE + button
Press:
Raises the key of the track playing on the selected deck by a half.
[SHIFT] + press:
Turns the key of the track playing on the selected deck back to the
original key. (Key reset)
Performance pad section
1 PAGE cbutton, PAGE dbutton
Press:
Switches the pad display of the deck screen on rekordbox dj.
[SHIFT] + press:
Switches the sampler bank.
2 HOT CUE mode button
Press:
Sets pads to the hot cue mode.
[SHIFT] + press:
Sets pads to the keyboard mode.
3 PAD FX 1 mode button
Press:
Sets pads to the pad FX mode 1.
[SHIFT] + press:
Sets pads to the pad FX mode 2.
4 BEAT JUMP mode button
Press:
Sets pads to the beat jump mode.
[SHIFT] + press:
Sets pads to the beat loop mode.
5 SAMPLER mode button
Press:
Sets pads to the sampler mode.
[SHIFT] + press:
Sets pads to the key shift mode.
6 Performance pad
Uses to play “hot cue”, “pad FX”, “beat jump”, “sampler”, “keyboard”,
“beat loop”, and “key shift”.
Slide FX sections
1 SLIDE FX [1] button, SLIDE FX [2] button, SLIDE FX [3]
button
Press:
Selects an effect type.
!Multiple effects cannot be selected.
2 Touch strip
Touch:
Turns on the selected effect, and changes the level/depth of the
effect according to the position touched.
!Effect turns to off when you release your finger from the touch
strip.
Slide:
Changes the value of the level/depth of the effect according to the
sliding position.
3 HOLD button
Press:
Keeps the effect on even if you release your finger from the touch
strip.
!The hold function is canceled when pressing again.
!The level/depth of the effect can be changed by sliding the touch
strip even when the hold function is on.

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Rear panel
1 USB terminal
Connects to a computer using the included USB cable.
!A USB hub cannot be used.
!For a computer with only a USB Type-C port, a USB Type-C (male)
- USB A (female) cable is required.
2 Kensington security slot