Pioneer DDJ-1000 User Manual

DJ Controller

DDJ-1000

pioneerdj.com/support/ rekordbox.com

For FAQs and other support information for this product, visit the above site.

Operating Instructions

How to read this manual

! Thank you for purchasing this Pioneer DJ product. Be sure to read this manual and the “Operating Instructions (Quick

Start Guide)” included with the unit. Both documents include important information that you should understand before using this product.

! In this manual, names of buttons and terminals, menus of this prod-

uct and your computer, etc., are enclosed in square brackets ([ ]) (e.g. [FILE], [CUE] button, [PHONES] output terminal).

! Screens, external appearance, and software and hardware specifica-

tions described in this manual are based on the product that is still under development and may differ from the final specifications.

! Depending on your operating system, the web browser settings,

etc., the procedures described in this manual may differ from actual operations.

This manual consists mainly of explanations of functions of this unit as hardware. For detailed instructions on operating the rekordbox software, see the rekordbox Manual.

The rekordbox Operating Instructions can be downloaded from the

following site. rekordbox.com/manual

Before start

Features ....................................................................................................... 3

Accessories ................................................................................................. 3

Viewing the rekordbox introduction .......................................................... 3

rekordbox ..................................................................................................... 3

Installing rekordbox .................................................................................... 4

Cautions on copyrights

............................................................................ 33

Part names and functions

Top panel of the unit ................................................................................... 5

Browser section .......................................................................................... 5

Deck sections .............................................................................................. 6

Jog dial display section .............................................................................. 8

Mixer section ............................................................................................... 8

Rear panel ................................................................................................. 10

Front panel ................................................................................................ 11

Basic operation

Example of connections ........................................................................... 12

Starting the system ................................................................................... 15

Turning off the system .............................................................................. 16

Advanced operation

Using 4 beat loops .................................................................................... 17

Using manual loops ................................................................................. 17

Using the performance pads ................................................................... 17

Using slip mode

Using the fader start function.................................................................. 21

Using effects ............................................................................................. 21

Using the BEAT FX function .................................................................... 21

Types of BEAT FX ...................................................................................... 22

Using the SOUND COLOR FX function

Using a microphone ................................................................................. 24

Using external inputs ............................................................................... 25

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Changing the settings

Launching utilities mode ......................................................................... 26

Changing the settings with rekordbox .................................................... 26

Setting utility software .............................................................................. 28

Additional information

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................ 29

Liquid crystal display ................................................................................ 30

Signal flow

Using this unit as a controller for other DJ software ............................. 31

Trademarks and registered trademarks ................................................. 33

................................................................................................. 31

Before start

Features

This unit is an all-in-one DJ controller designed specifically for rekordbox dj. Its interfaces incorporating various controls such as “BIG JOG”, “PERFORMANCE PADS”, and “4-CHANNEL MIXER” are positioned with room to spare to allow for more individualistic DJ performances using rekordbox dj. Also, numerous input and output terminals support a variety of DJ styles, and the design makes the unit look high quality, which is appropriate in a variety of scenes such as nightclubs and home parties.

Accessories

! AC adapter ! Power cord ! USB cable ! Warranty (for some regions only)

! Operating Instructions (Quick Start Guide) ! rekordbox dj license key card

1 One USB cable is included with this unit. To connect two units, separately prepare a cable that conforms to

the USB 2.0 standard.

2 Products for Europe only. (The corresponding information is pro-

vided on the back cover of the “Operating Instructions (Quick Start Guide)” for Japan, and on the last page of the English and French versions of the “Operating Instructions (Quick Start Guide)” for the North American region.)

Cautions

The license key cannot be reissued. Be careful not to lose it.

Viewing the rekordbox introduction

1 Launch a web browser on the computer and access the site below.

rekordbox.com/manual

2 Click the required language of the rekordbox introduction.

rekordbox

! rekordbox rekordbox is music management software for DJs to prepare tracks

and perform DJ play.

rekordbox dj

The DJ performance functions of rekordbox are called rekordbox dj.

Enter the license key on the rekordbox dj license key card included with this product to use rekordbox dj.

Operating environment

Supported operating systems

Mac: macOS High Sierra 10.13/ Sierra 10.12 (latest update), OS X 10.11/10.10 (latest update)

Windows: 32-bit version or 64-bit version of Windows 10, Windows 8.1, or Windows 7 (latest service pack)

Others

USB port

Display resolution 1 280 x 768 or greater

Internet connection

For information on the latest system requirements, compatibility, and supported

operating systems of rekordbox, see the site below. rekordbox.com/system ! Operation on all computers is not guaranteed, even if the computers meet the

required operating environment.

The CPU and hard disc may not provide sufficient processing capabilities

depending on the power-saving setting, etc. on the computer. Confirm that

the computer meets the conditions to provide constant high-performance (for

example, connecting the computer to a power outlet to maintain a stable power

supply) especially when using rekordbox on a laptop.

A separate contract with an Internet service provider and payment of the utiliza-

tion fee are required to access the Internet.

Use the latest version/service pack of the operating system.

CPU and required memory

Intel

processor Core™ i7, i5, i3

Intel® processor Core™ 2 Duo 2.0 GHz or better

4 GB or more of RAM

Intel

processor Core™ i7, i5, i3

Intel® processor Core™ 2 Duo 2.0 GHz or better

4 GB or more of RAM

A USB 2.0 port is required to connect a computer to this unit.

An Internet connection is required for registering the rekordbox user account and downloading the software.

Installing rekordbox

Preparing rekordbox

Install the software by following the procedure below when you use rekordbox for the first time or if you are using rekordbox 4.x or an earlier version. If you have already installed rekordbox Ver. 5.x, update it to the latest version from rekordbox Update Manager. In this case, the following installation procedure is not required. For details on the update procedure, access the site below and see “ rekordbox Introduction”. rekordbox.com/manual ! The user is responsible for preparing the computer, network

devices, and other elements of the Internet usage environment required for a connection to the Internet.

Installation procedure

The installation procedure differs depending on the operating system (OS) of your computer.

 Installation (Mac)

Do not connect this unit and the computer until the installation is completed.

Close all the applications running on the computer before installing

the software.

1 Unzip the downloaded rekordbox software file.

2 Double-click the rekordbox software to launch the installer.

3 Read the license agreement, and select [Agree] if you agree to the terms.

 Installation (for Windows)

Do not connect this unit and the computer until the installation is completed.

! ! Close all the applications running on the computer before installing

the software.

1 Unzip the downloaded rekordbox software file.

2 Double-click the rekordbox software to launch the installer.

3 Read the license agreement, select [Agree] if you agree to the terms, and click [Next].

! If you do not agree to the license agreement, click [Cancel] to cancel

the installation.

After the installation destination is specified, the installation starts.

! If you do not agree to the contents of the license agreement, click

[Disagree] to cancel the installation.

4 If the installation completion screen appears, click [Close] to close the rekordbox installer.

When the installation is completed, an installation successful mes-

sage appears.

4 Click [Finish] to close the rekordbox installer.

The installation is completed.

Part names and functions

Top panel of the unit

1 Browser section

2 Deck sections

3 Mixer section

Browser section

1 Rotary selector

Rotate:

Moves the selection cursor in rekordbox dj.

[SHIFT] + Rotate:

Enlarges or reduces the enlarged waveform display of rekordbox dj.

Rotate to the right to enlarge the waveform display, and rotate to the

left to reduce.

Press:

If this selector is pressed when the cursor is on a track, that track is

loaded to the deck. If the rotary selector is pressed when the cursor

is on a folder or playlist, the cursor moves from the tree view to the

track list.

! If the playlist palette is displayed, the cursor can be moved

among the tree view, the track list, and the playlist.

! The tree view, the track list, and the playlist palette are in the

browser section of rekordbox dj. For details on the functions of each section, see the rekordbox Manual.

Press twice:

Loads the track loaded on the deck that is not being operated to the

deck that is being operated. The track is loaded with the playback

position unchanged.

2 BACK button

Press:

Moves the cursor between the tree view and track list each time the

button is pressed.

If the playlist palette is displayed, the cursor can be moved

among the tree view, the track list, and the playlist.

The tree view, the track list, and the playlist palette are in the

browser section of rekordbox dj. For details on the functions of each section, see the rekordbox Manual.

[SHIFT] + Press:

Displays or hides the rekordbox dj playlist palette.

3 VIEW button

Press:

Reduces the size of the rekordbox dj deck display and expands the

browser area display. Press again to undo the change.

[SHIFT] + Press:

Moves the cursor to [Related Tracks] in the tree view area.

Press + Hold:

Registers or deletes the selected track to [Tag List].

Deck sections

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The deck sections are used to control the four decks. The buttons and controls for operating decks 1 and 3 are located on the left side of the controller, and those for operating decks 2 and 4 are located on the right side of the controller.

4 SLIP button

Press: Turns slip mode on and off. = Using slip mode (p. 20 )

[SHIFT] + Press: Turns VINYL mode on and off.

5 JOG FEELING ADJUST control

Adjusts the load applied when the jog dial is rotated. Rotate clockwise to increase the load, and rotate counterclockwise to decrease the load.

6 BEAT SYNC button

Press: Automatically synchronizes with the tempos (pitches) and beat grids of the deck set as the master for synchronization.

[SHIFT] + Press: Sets the deck whose button is pressed as the master deck for synchronization.

7 MASTER TEMPO button

Press: Turns the master tempo function on and off. When the master tempo function is on, the key does not change even if the playback speed is changed with the [TEMPO] slider.

[SHIFT] + Press: Changes the [TEMPO] slider’s range of variation each time the button is pressed.

1 Jog dial display section

= Jog dial display section (p. 8 )

2 Jog dial

Rotate the top of the jog dial when VINYL mode is on: Performs scratching.

Rotate the outer section or rotate the top of the jog dial when VINYL mode is off: Performs pitch bending (adjustment of the playing speed).

[SHIFT] + Rotate top section: The beat grid interval for the loaded track can be adjusted.

[SHIFT] + Rotate the outer section: The entire beat grid of the loaded track can be slid to the left or right.

[SEARCH] + Rotate the top: The track is advanced at high speed in the direction in which the jog dial is turned.

3 QUANTIZE button

Press: Turns the quantize function on. If the quantize function is turned on when a hot cue is set, the point is automatically set to the nearest beat position. ! The resolution of the quantized beat can be selected in

[Preferences] of rekordbox.

Press (in standby mode): Cancels standby mode. ! This function is only available for the button on the left side of

the deck.

8 TEMPO slider

Adjusts the playing speed of tracks.

9 HOT CUE mode button

Press: Sets hot cue mode. = Using hot cues (p. 17 )

[SHIFT] + Press: Sets keyboard mode. = Using the keyboard (p. 19 )

a PAD FX1 mode button

Press: Sets pad FX mode 1. = Using the pad FX (p. 18 )

[SHIFT] + Press: Sets pad FX mode 2. = Using the pad FX (p. 18 )

b BEAT JUMP mode button

Press: Sets beat jump mode. = Using beat jump (p. 18 )

[SHIFT] + Press: Sets beat loop mode. = Using beat loops(p. 19 )

c SAMPLER mode button

Press: Sets sampler mode. = Using the sampler function (p. 19 )

[SHIFT] + Press: Sets key shift mode.

Using the key shift function (p. 19 )

d PAGE c, d button

Press: Switches the page of the pad in each pad mode. = Using the performance pads (p. 17 )

[SHIFT] + Press: Switches the sampler bank.

e KEY SYNC button

Shifts the key of the track playing on the selected deck to the same key as the source track, to a dominant key (5 degrees higher), or to a subdominant key (4 degrees higher).

f KEY RESET button

Resets the key of the track playing on the selected deck to its original key.

g Performance pads

Achieves various performances. = Using the performance pads (p. 17 )

h PLAY/PAUSE f button

Plays or pauses the track.

i CUE button

Sets, calls out, and plays cue points.

! Press the [CUE] button while paused to set a cue point. ! During playback, press the [CUE] button to return to the cue

point and pause playback. (Back Cue)

! When the [CUE] button is pressed after playback returns to the

cue point, playback continues while the button is kept pressed. (Cue Sampler)

j SEARCH m, n buttons

Press: Searches for the beginning of a track.

Press + Hold: Fast-forwards or rewinds the track while the button is kept pressed.

[SHIFT] + Press: Calls out stored cue and loop points.

k MEMORY button

Press: Stores cue and loop points.

[SHIFT] + Press: Deletes stored cue and loop points.

l SHIFT button

Calls out another function if this button is pressed while a button is pressed.

m DECK selector button

Switches the deck to be operated.

n SLIP REVERSE button

Press: Plays a track in the reverse direction while this button is pressed, and resumes normal playback when the button is released.

Normal playback continues in the background of the reverse

playback. If the button is released, normal playback resumes from the current point playing in the background.

! Slip reverse play is automatically canceled after 8 beats and

normal playback resumes even if the [SLIP REVERSE] button is kept pressed.

[SHIFT] + Press: Plays a track in the reverse direction. Reverse playback is canceled and normal playback resumes when the [SHIFT] and [SLIP REVERSE] buttons are pressed again.

o LOOP IN, LOOP 1/2X (IN•1/2X) button

Press: During normal playback, sets the loop-in point. During loop playback, shortens the length of loop playback to half.

[SHIFT] + Press: During loop playback, press this button while pressing the [SHIFT] button to fine-tune the loop-in point using the jog dial.

p LOOP OUT, LOOP 2X (OUT•2X) button

Press:

During normal playback, sets the loop-out point and starts loop play-

back. During loop playback, doubles the length of loop playback.

[SHIFT] + Press:

During loop playback, press this button while pressing the [SHIFT]

button to fine-tune the loop-out point using the jog dial. Press this

button while pressing the [SHIFT] button when loop playback is

canceled to return to the loop-in point that was previously set and

start loop playback.

q 4 BEAT LOOP/EXIT button

Press:

During normal playback, sets the auto beat loop for 4 beats and

starts loop playback. During loop playback, cancels loop playback.

[SHIFT] + Press:

Switches the status of the loop stored in the track between active

and non-active. (Active Loop)

! If this button is pressed while the [SHIFT] button is pressed in

playback mode, of the loops stored in that track, the loop closest to the playback position becomes active.

! When a loop that is stored in a track is called out, and this button

is pressed while the [SHIFT] button is pressed, the loop that is called out becomes active or non-active.

Part names and functions

Jog dial display section

9 a

When a track from rekordbox is loaded, the following information is displayed on the jog dial display section.

setting in [Preferences] of rekordbox. For details on the procedure for changing the setting, see the rekordbox Manual.

c Cue/loop/hot cue point memory display

Displays with indicator marks the cue points, loop points, and hot cue points set in the loaded track.

d Playback position display

Displays the current playback position.

e Time display (minutes, seconds)

Displays the remaining time or elapsed time. You can change the displayed information in [Preferences] of rekordbox.

= Changing the settings with rekordbox (p. 26 ) ! The loop beat is displayed in the time display during loop

playback.

f MASTER display

Lights up when the deck being operated is set as the master.

g Operation display

Displays the current playback position. Rotates during playback, and stops when paused.

h SYNC display

Lights up when [BEAT SYNC] is turned on.

1 Deck number display

The number of the deck currently being operated lights up.

2 Artwork display

Displays the artwork for the loaded track. You can change whether to display or hide the artwork in [Preferences] of rekordbox. = Changing the settings with rekordbox (p. 26 )

3 Key display

Displays the current key.

4 Key variation display

Displays the variation between the track’s original key and the current key.

5 Display CUE SCOPE

Displays with indicator marks the cue points, loop points, and hot cue points set in the interval from 4 bars before and 16 bars after the current playback position. Displays indicator marks in 4-bar intervals with the position of the set and called out cue or loop as a reference point. You can change whether to display or hide the CUE SCOPE in [Preferences] of rekordbox. = Changing the settings with rekordbox (p. 26 )

6 Deck status display

The current status of the deck is indicated by the background color. White (bright): On-air with deck 1 or deck 2 selected White (dark): Off-air with deck 1 or deck 2 selected Blue (bright): On-air with deck 3 or deck 4 selected Blue (dark): Off-air with deck 3 or deck 4 selected Red (bright): Slip playback

The display for slip playback has priority regardless of the

deck’s on-air status.

7 Cue point display

Displays the position of the set and called out cue point.

8 BPM display

The current BPM is displayed.

9 Playing speed display

The value changes according to the position of the [TEMPO] slider.

a Playing speed adjustment range display

Displays the range that the playing speed can be adjusted.

b Waveform display

Displays the waveform of the sound. You can switch the color and format ([Full Waveform]/[Half Waveform]) of the waveform in association with the [Waveform]

Mixer section

1 Microphone indicator

= Using a microphone (p. 24 )

2 OFF, ON, TALK OVER selector switch

Turns the microphone on and off. = Using a microphone (p. 24 )

3 USB A, PHONO/LINE, USB B selector switch

Selects the input source for each channel from the components connected to this unit.

! [USB A]: Uses the track loaded in the rekordbox dj deck.

! [PHONO/LINE]: Uses a phono level (for MM cartridges) output

device (analog player, etc.) connected to the [LINE/PHONO] input terminals.

= Using external inputs (p. 25 ) ! [USB B]: Uses the track loaded in the rekordbox dj deck.

4 USB A, LINE, USB B selector switch

Selects the input source for each channel from the components connected to this unit.

! [USB A]: Uses the track loaded in the rekordbox dj deck. ! [LINE]: Uses a line level output device (DJ player, etc.) connected

to the [LINE] input terminals.

= Using external inputs (p. 25 ) ! [USB B]: Uses the track loaded in the rekordbox dj deck.

5 MASTER LEVEL control

Adjusts the level of sound output to the master channel.

6 CLIP indicator

[CLIP] blinks when the output level is too high.

— Blinking slowly: indicates that the sound is about to be distorted. — Blinking quickly: Indicates that the sound is distorted.

7 Master level indicator

Displays the level of sound output to the master channel.

8 BOOTH MONITOR LEVEL control

Adjusts the level of sound output to the booth channel.

9 MASTER CUE button

Outputs the sound of the master channel to the headphones.

a Effect section display

Displays the effect name, BPM, effect parameter, etc.

b BEAT c, d buttons

Press: Set the beat fraction to synchronize the effect sound with.

Press [SHIFT] + [BEAT c]: Sets the mode for automatically measuring the BPM from the input audio signal.

Press [SHIFT] + [BEAT d]: Sets the mode for inputting the BPM manually.

c BEAT FX SELECT control

Sets the BEAT FX type.

d BEAT FX CH SELECT control

Switches the channel to which the BEAT FX is to be applied.

e BEAT FX LEVEL/DEPTH control

Adjusts the BEAT FX quantitative parameter.

f BEAT FX ON/OFF button

Press: Turns BEAT FX on and off.

[SHIFT] + Press: Turns release FX on for rekordbox. = Using the BEAT FX function (p. 21 )

g HEADPHONES LEVEL control

Adjusts the level of sound output to the headphones.

h HEADPHONES MIXING control

Adjusts the balance of the monitor volume between the sound of the channels for which the headphones [CUE] button is pressed and the sound of the master channel.

i SAMPLER VOL control

Adjusts the sound level of the sampler.

j SAMPLER CUE button

Outputs the sound of the sampler to the headphones.

k SOUND COLOR FX SELECT buttons

Turns on and off SOUND COLOR FX.

= Using the SOUND COLOR FX function (p. 24 )

l MIC EQ (HI, LOW)controls

Adjusts the tone quality of the [MIC1] and [MIC2] channels.

m MIC2 LEVEL control

Adjusts the level of sound output from the [MIC2] channel.

n MIC1 LEVEL control

Adjusts the level of sound output from the [MIC1] channel.

o Channel level indicator

Displays the sound level of each channel before it passes through

the channel faders.

p TRIM control

Adjusts the level of sound output from each channel.

q EQ (HI, MID, LOW) control

Boosts or cuts frequencies for the different channels.

r COLOR control

Changes the parameters of the SOUND COLOR FX of the different

channels.

s Headphones CUE button

Press:

Outputs the sound of the channel for which this button is pressed to

the headphones.

[SHIFT] + Press:

The tempo for each deck can be set by tapping this button. (Tap

function)

t Channel fader

Adjusts the level of sound output from each channel.

u Crossfader assign selector switch

Assigns the channel output to the crossfader.

[A]: Outputs to [A] (left) of the crossfader.

[B]: Outputs to [B] (right) of the crossfader.

[THRU]: Select when not using the crossfader. The signals do not

pass through the crossfader.

v Crossfader

Outputs the sound assigned by the crossfader assign switch.

Do not pull the channel fader and crossfader knobs with excessive force. The knobs are not detachable. Pulling the knobs with excessive force may break the unit.

Part names and functions

Rear panel

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1 Kensington security slot

2 MASTER 1 output terminal

Connect a powered speaker, a power amp, etc. ! Compatible with XLR connector type balanced outputs. Be sure to use these as balanced outputs.

! Be careful not to accidentally insert the power cord of

another unit.

! Do not connect a terminal that can supply phantom power.

3 MASTER 2 output terminal

Connect a powered speaker, a power amp, etc. ! Compatible with RCA pin-jack type unbalanced outputs.

4 BOOTH output terminal

Output terminals for a booth monitor. ! Compatible with TRS connector type balanced outputs. Be sure to use these as balanced outputs. ! The master channel sound can be output from the [BOOTH]

output terminals regardless of the audio level set for the master channel.

The sound level can be adjusted using the

[BOOTH MONITOR LEVEL] control.

5 SIGNAL GND terminal

Connect a ground wire of an analog player to reduce noise that occurs when an analog player is connected.

6 LINE/PHONO switch

Selects the input source for each channel from the components connected to this unit. ! [LINE]: Uses a line level output device (DJ player, etc.) connected

to the [LINE/PHONO] input terminals.

! [PHONO]: Uses a phono level (for MM cartridges) output device

(analog player, etc.) connected to the [LINE/PHONO] input terminals.

7 LINE/PHONO input terminals

Connect a phono level (for MM cartridges) output device (analog player, etc.) or a line level output device (DJ player, etc.). Switch the input source according to the connected device using the [LINE/PHONO] switch on the rear panel of this unit. ! Set the [USB A, PHONO/LINE, USB B] selector switch on top of

the unit to [PHONO/LINE] beforehand.

8 LINE input terminals

Connect to a DJ player or other line level device. ! Set the [USB A, LINE, USB B] selector switch on top of the unit to

[LINE] beforehand.

9 USB terminals (USB B)

Connect to a computer. ! Connect this unit to your computer directly via the USB cable

included with this product or one that conforms to USB 2.0.

! Do not use a USB hub.

a USB terminals (USB A)

Connect to a computer. ! Connect this unit to your computer directly via the USB cable

included with this product or one that conforms to USB 2.0.

! Do not use a USB hub.

b MIC2 input terminals

Connect a microphone. ! Only phone plugs (Ø 6.3 mm) can be used.

c MIC1 input terminals

Connect a microphone. ! Either an XLR connector or a phones plug (Ø 6.3 mm) can be

used.

d u switch

Turns this unit on or puts this unit into standby mode.

e DC IN terminal

Connect to a power outlet using the included AC adapter (with the included power cord connected).

Connect the AC adapter after all the connections between

devices are completed.

! Use the included AC adapter.

f DC cord hook

Hook for the AC adapter power cord. ! If the AC adapter is disconnected during playback, the sound will

be interrupted.

+ 23 hidden pages

Pioneer DDJ-1000 User Manual

Contents

Before start

Features

Accessories

Viewing the rekordbox introduction

rekordbox

Installing rekordbox

Part names and functions

Top panel of the unit

Browser section

Deck sections

Jog dial display section

Mixer section

Rear panel