PIONEER DJ rekordbox CDJ-2000NXS2 Instruction Manual

Oct.2016
Multiplayer
CDJ-2000NXS2
TRAKTOR PRO 2 Connection Guide

1
Introduction
The CDJ-2000NXS2 is equipped with an interface that enables high-precision control for
TRAKTOR PRO 2 software manufactured by Native Instruments. Connecting these products to
TRAKTOR PRO 2 provides USB-HID control of the series without using a control disc.
These products can also be used as audio output devices for TRAKTOR PRO 2.
These guidelines explain the basic operations when the products are connected to TRAKTOR PRO 2.
Refer to the instruction manuals provided with TRAKTOR PRO 2 for further details on operation
methods.

2
ConnectingtoTRAKTOR PRO 2
Preparations
To connect to TRAKTOR PRO 2, update the firmware of your multiplayer to the latest version.
Please see our support page (http://www.pioneerdj.com/support/) for details of firmware
upgrades.
Update TRAKTOR PRO 2 to the latest version. Please see the Native Instruments website
(http://www.native-instruments.com/) for details on system requirements.
One USB cable is necessary per multiplayer to connect your PC/Mac to a multiplayer.
When using a multiplayer as an audio output device for TRAKTOR PRO 2, the followings are
required.
Windows: installation of the driver software
Mac: installation of the Mac OS tool
For details, please refer to the page 8 of this guide.

3
Connection Procedures
Connect the multiplayer (or multiplayers*, if more than one are to be connected) to your PC/Mac
using a USB cable per multiplayer.
*Up to 4 multiplayers can be connected for TRAKTOR PRO 2.

4
Using the Multiplayers
as TRAKTOR PRO 2 Controllers
Switch on all the units once the connections have been made. Then, follow the instructions below
to set up each multiplayer.
1 Press the [LINK] button on the multiplayer and then select [USB MIDI] for the [CONTROL
MODE]. Press the rotary selector to fix it. The multiplayer is now recognized by TRAKTOR
PRO 2.
2 [Turn SELECTOR to choose TRAKTOR deck] is displayed on the multiplayer’s main unit
display. Turn the rotary selector to select the deck to control (A to D). Press the rotary selector
to fix it.
The multiplayer can now control TRAKTOR PRO 2.