PIONEER DJ rekordbox XDJ Series Instruction Manual

rekordbox
TM
Connection Guide
for PERFORMANCE mode
(CDJ/XDJ/DJM)

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1 Connection Guide
This guide explains procedures to set up the connection for CDJ/XDJs to control rekordbox
PERFORMANCE mode as well as audio output setting.
It also includes how to set up connection with a DJM as an audio interface to use it for audio
output.
1.1 Compatible products
1.1.1 Compatible CDJ/XDJs
The compatible CDJ/XDJs are as follows.
DJ PLAYER
CDJ-TOUR1, CDJ-2000NXS2, CDJ-2000NXS, CDJ-2000, CDJ-900NXS, CDJ-900,
CDJ-850, CDJ-350, CDJ-400, XDJ-1000MK2, XDJ-1000, XDJ-700
ALL-IN-ONE DJ SYSTEM
XDJ-RX, XDJ-R1, XDJ-AERO
For the latest information of compatible units, see
(https://rekordbox.com/en/support/link.php).
1.1.2 DJM that can be used as an audio interface
Following DJMs can be used as an audio interface.
Please note: DJMs are not able to control rekordbox.
DJ MIXER
DJM-TOUR1, DJM-900NXS2, DJM-2000NXS, DJM-2000, DJM-900NXS, DJM-900SRT,
DJM-850, DJM-750, DJM-450, DJM-4000
For the latest information of compatible units, see
(https://rekordbox.com/en/support/link.php).

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1.2 Preparations before connecting CDJ/XDJ/DJM
This section describes required procedures before connecting CDJ/XDJ/DJM to a computer.
For Windows
Install the driver software for the CDJ/XDJ/DJM into the computer prior to the connection.
We recommend you to upgrade the firmware for the CDJ/XDJ/DJM to the latest version. If
not, they may not work correctly.
For Mac OS
When installing Mac OS standard driver software, installation of a driver software for each
CDJ/XDJ is not required.
To connect a DJM and a Mac using a USB cable (to use a DJM as an audio device), you
need to install the driver for the DJM.
When you use multiple DJ players as audio devices, you need to download CDJ/XDJ
Aggregator* to automatically create an “aggregate device” required for audio output to
multiple CDJ/XDJs.
When you use an all-in-one DJ system, the Aggregator is not required.
* To download the CDJ/XDJ Aggregator, visit Pioneer DJ support page to access “Software &
Firmware Updates” for each product at:
http://www.pioneerdj.com/en/support/software/
The CDJ/XDJ Aggregator is applicable for all products in CDJ/XDJ series. When you downloaded
one, you need not to do it again for other CDJ/XDJs.
We recommend you to upgrade the firmware for your CDJ/XDJ/DJM to the latest version. If
not, they may not work correctly.
1.2.1 Firmware updates
1 Download the firmware and manual for your equipment from “Software & Firmware
Updates” at Pioneer DJ website (https://www.pioneerdj.com/en/support/software/).
Follow the instructions described in the manual to update the firmware.

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1.2.2 Driver installation
1 The driver must be installed before connecting your computer to CDJ/XDJ/DJM. When
they are already connected, please disconnect them.
Note: The driver is common for DJ players.
2 Download the driver and manual for your equipment from “Software & Firmware
Updates” at Pioneer DJ website (https://www.pioneerdj.com/en/support/software/).
3 Follow the instructions described in the manual to update the driver.
1.2.3 HID SETTING for CDJ-2000/900
For CDJ-2000/900, HID SETTING should be [ADVANCED].
Press and hold the [MENU] button on the CDJ to open [UTILITY]. Select [ADVANCED] for
the HID SETTING.
Note: This process is not required for CDJ-2000NXS2, CDJ-2000NXS and CDJ-900NXS.
1.2.4 (For Mac only) Creation of an aggregate device using CDJ/XDJ Aggregator
(If you use your DJ mixer or all-in-one DJ system as an audio device, this procedure is NOT
necessary.)
(If you use the same equipment when you launched the CDJ/XDJ Aggregator,this procedure
is NOT necessary.)
When you launch the CDJ/XDJ Aggregator after connecting a Mac to CDJ/XDJ, the following
window will appear and the aggregate device will be created. Then click [OK] and close the
window.
When using the CDJ-350/850, be sure to press the [PC] button on the CDJ to enter PC
connection mode before launching the CDJ/XDJ Aggregator.

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Depending on USB connection status, the aggregate device may not be created correctly or
tracks may not be played correctly from the created aggregate device. This might be due to
band width of a USB bus or USB hub on the Mac connected to CDJ/XDJ. The same thing may
happen even if you do not use the CDJ/XDJ Aggregator and create an aggregate device by
Audio MIDI setting of Mac OS. Please rename the aggregator as “Pioneer CDJ/XDJ”.
Changing a USB hub or a port may solve the problem.

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1.3 To use DJ players as audio devices
1 Connect your computer and all DJ players using USB cables.
Connect DJ players and a DJM using audio cables.
Note: We recommend to connect DJ players and your computer directly with USB cables.
If you use a USB hub, they may not work correctly depending on the USB hub.
2Launch rekordbox and select PERFORMANCE mode.
3 Press the [Link] button on each DJ player (for CDJ-350/850, the [PC] button).
[CONNECTED] appears on the screen of the DJ players. When you use DJ players
supporting PRO DJ LINK, contents of USB devices or SD cards connected to other devices
may appear on the screen when pressing the LINK button. In this case, press the [BACK]
button of the DJ players.
4 Turn the browser rotary encoder of a DJ player to select a rekordbox DECK number.
Press the browser rotary encoder to assign the DECK to the DJ player.
5 Repeat the step 4 for all the DJ players to complete the DECK assignment.
This completes the control settings. You can control rekordbox from the DJ players. Next,
follow the procedures below to set audio output from rekordbox to the DJ players.
6 Click the gear icon in the upper right of the rekordbox screen to open the
[Preferences] window.

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7 Click the audio icon to open the [Audio] setting window.
8 At the [Audio] section, select [Pioneer CDJXDJ ASIO] for Windows.
For Mac, select [Pioneer CDJ/XDJ].
If they do not appear in the drop-down menu, install the driver again or run CDJ/XDJ
Aggregator again.
9 Select [External] for [Mixer Mode].
10 Check settings for [Output channels]. Monitor the sound from the DJ players and adjust
the settings so that the sound from the assigned deck can be heard from each DJ player.
This completes the control settings for DJ players.

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1.4 To use a DJ mixer as an audio device
Note: When using DJM-900NXS2 and CDJ-2000NXS2
By connecting the DJM-900NXS2 to your computer using a USB cable, you can control rekordbox dj
DECKs from up to 4 units of the CDJ-2000NXS2 via PRO DJ LINK.
(Please update the DJM-900NXS2 firmware to the latest version.)
・The settings for the CDJ-2000NXS2
Press the LINK button on the CDJ-2000NXS2. When [CONTROL MODE(DJM-USB *)] appears on
the LCD screen, turn and press the browser rotary encoder to select it. When [USB MIDI] “PUSH
TO CONNECT.” appears, push the rotary encoder. Now you can control the rekordbox dj DECK
corresponding to each player number of the CDJ-2000NXS2.

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This section describes how to set up connection with DJ mixer as an audio interface using
DJM-900NXS as an example. Install driver software before connection as described in 1.2.2
Driver installation.
1 Connect your PC/Mac with a DJM using a USB cable.
Note: We recommend to connect CDJ/XDJs, your computer and a DJM directly with USB cables.
If you use a USB hub, they may not work correctly depending on the USB hub.
2 Launch rekordbox and select PERFORMANCE mode.
3 Click the gear icon in the upper right of the rekordbox screen to open the
[Preferences] window.
4 Click the audio icon to open the [Audio] window.
5 At the [Audio] section, select the name of the DJM you connected.
(The figure below is an example on Windows. On Mac, it is displayed as [PIONEER DJM-
900nexus]).
If they do not appear in the drop-down menu, install the driver again.
6 Select [External] for [Mixer Mode].
7 Check the settings in [Output channels]. Play the DECK on rekordbox, monitor the sound
from the DJM. If the setting is not the one you wish, change it.
To check the audio from the DJM, select [USB] using the input selector switch for
respective channel.
Example: The figure below is the input selector switch on the DJM-900NXS.

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(The figure below is an example on Windows.)
The setting of DJM is now established.