The CDJ-900 and CDJ-2000 are equipped with a special interface that enables high-precision
control for the TRAKTOR series of software manufactured by Native Instruments. Connecting
these products to the TRAKTOR series provides free operation of the series without the use
of a control disc.
These products can also be used as audio output devices for the TRAKTOR series.
These guidelines explain the basic operations when the products are connected to the
TRAKTOR series. Refer to the instruction manuals provided with the TRAKTOR series for
further details on operation methods.
TRAKTOR is the registered trademark of Native Instruments GmbH.•
Windows•
Microsoft Corporation registered in the United States of America and other countries.
Mac OS is the trademark of Apple Inc. registered in the United States of America and other countries.•
®
, Windows 7, Windows Vista® and Windows XP are the registered trademarks and trademarks of
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Connecting up to the TRAKTOR Series
Preparations
Upgrade the firmware of the Multi Player (CDJ-2000/900) to the most up-to-date version (3.10 or higher).•
Refer to our website (http://pioneerdj.com) for details on upgrading the firmware.
Upgrade the TRAKTOR series to the most up-to-date version (TRAKTOR 1.2.3 or higher.)•
Upgrade Method: Refer to the Native Instruments website
(http://www.native-instruments.com/) for details on operating environments.
One USB cable is required for each Multi Player.•
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Connections
ACIN
AC IN
AC IN
Connect the Multi Player (or players, if more than one are to be connected*) to the computer with the use of a USB
cable.
*Up to 4 Multi Players can be connected to the TRAKTOR series.
■ CDJ-900
TRAKTOR
Audio cable
CDJ-900DJ mixer
■ CDJ-2000
TRAKTOR
Computer
Audio cable
Computer
POWER
POWER
USB cableUSB cable
L
L
R
R
R
R
L
L
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO OUT
USB cableUSB cable
DIGITAL
DIGITAL
CONTROL
CONTROL
OUT
OUT
Power cable
Rear panel
To an AC outlet
CDJ-2000DJ mixer
Audio cableAudio cable
L
R
POWER
AUDIO OUT
RL
CONTROL
DIGITAL
OUT
LINK
USB
Rear panel
Power cable
To an AC outlet
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Using Multi Players
as TRAKTOR Series Controllers
Switch on the power to all units once the connections have been made. Then, set up the
Multi Players in accordance with the following procedures.
[MENU] button
[LINK] button
BROWSE
TAG LISTINFO
USB
STOP
1 /
16
1 /
8
LINK
USB
DISC
1 /
4
1
TIME
AUTO
MODE
CUE
1 /
3
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UTILITY
MENU
1 Press and hold the [MENU] button on the Multi Player for at least one second to advance to [UTILITY]
mode. Select [STANDARD] for the [HID SETTING] using the rotary selector and then press [MENU]
button to exit [UTILITY] mode.
2 Press the [LINK] button on the Multi Player and then select [USB MIDI] for the [CONTROL MODE]. Press
the rotary selector to set the parameter. The Multi Player is now recognized by the TRAKTOR series.
TAG TRACK
BACK
/REMOVE
POWER
SPEED ADJUST
TOUCH/RELEASE
STANDBY
DISC EJECT
VINYL
OFF
ON
ROTARY SELECTOR
3 When [Turn Encoder] is displayed on the Multi Player’s main display area, select the deck to be
controlled, from A to D, by rotating the rotary selector. The parameters are set by pressing the rotary
selector.
As described above, the TRAKTOR series can now be controlled from the Multi Player.
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Operating the TRAKTOR Series with Multi Player Buttons
The various TRAKTOR series functions can be assigned to any of the Multi Player’s buttons by changing the
mapping. Refer to the instruction manuals provided with the TRAKTOR series for further details.
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Using Multi Players as
TRAKTOR Series Audio Output Devices
Set up the computer and TRAKTOR series in accordance with the following procedures.
When Using Windows
®
(supported OS*: Windows 7, Windows Vista®, Windows XP)
1 Install the [Pioneer_CDJ_Driver] driver software into the computer.
Either install [Pioneer_CDJ_Driver] from the CD-ROM supplied with the Multi Player, or download the
latest edition from the following website.
http://pioneer.jp/support/download/index-e.html
2 Select [Pioneer CDJ ASIO] with the [File] → [Audio Setup] function on the TRAKTOR series.
3 The Multi Player will be automatically set up at the audio output device.
If the settings are not made automatically, set the necessary parameters manually with [File] →
[Audio Setup] → [Output Routing].
*Only 32-bit applications can be used with the driver software if a 64-bit operating system is in operation.
When Using Mac OS
It is not necessary to install the driver software.
Set up the computer parameters in accordance with the following procedures if multiple Multi Players are to be
used as audio output devices.
■ When Using the Mac OS X 10.5.X
1 Connect the Multi Player (or players, if more than one are to be connected) to the computer with the use
of a USB cable.
2 Start up [AUDIO MIDI Settings] from the [Applications]–[Utilities] folder.
3 Select [Device Set Editor] from the [Audio] menu.
4 Click [+] on the [Device Set Editor] screen to add the new Device settings.
5 Select the added Device setting, and then add [CDJ-900] or [CDJ-2000] to it for the required number of
Multi Players.
6 Select the Device setting created with procedure 5 with [File] → [Audio Setup] on the TRAKTOR series.
7 The Multi Player will be automatically set up at the audio output device.
If the settings are not made automatically, set the necessary parameters manually with [File] →
[Audio Setup] → [Output Routing].
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■ When Using the Mac OS X 10.6.X
1 Connect the Multi Player (or players, if more than one are to be connected) to the computer with the use
of a USB cable.
2 Start up [AUDIO MIDI Settings] from the [Applications]–[Utilities] folder.
3 Click [+] on the [Audio Device] screen to add the new Device settings.
4 Select the added Device setting, and then add a tick to [CDJ-900] or [CDJ-2000] to it for the required
number of Multi Players.
5 Select the Device setting created with procedure 4 with [File] → [Audio Setup] on the TRAKTOR series.
6 The Multi Player will be automatically set up at the audio output device.
If the settings are not made automatically, set the necessary parameters manually with [File] →