Pioneer DDJ-ERGO-K User Manual

DJ Controller

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Operating Instructions

Before start

Features

This unit, while using the same operation panel layout as Pioneer’s professional DJ equipment, has a rounded, amiable form. It is designed to allow a wide range of users – from those at the start of their DJing experience to those who have already begun DJ performances in their home and elsewhere – to enjoy DJ performances in a variety of situations.

PULSE CONTROL

Thanks to the use of the newly developed “Pure Platter” jog dials with four white LEDs and channel faders with built-in LEDs, the illumination changes in conjunction with DJ operations, effects, etc., adding brilliance to DJ performances. ! Mix Pulse: The offset of the tempo on the two decks is expressed by

the white illumination of the jog dials. The white illumination is lit brightly when the tempos on the two decks are synchronized, and the more the tempos are apart, the dimmer the white illumination.

! Beat Pulse: The illumination of the channel faders flashes according

to the decks’ audio levels.

! Launch Pulse: The deck’s illumination changes when a track is

loaded.

! FX Pulse: The jog dial’s illumination changes in response to effect

operations.

TRAKTOR PRO 2

Before start

LAPTOP DOCK

This unit uses a new “Laptop Dock” structure by which, when installed at an angle, the keyboard section of a notebook computer slides under the controller. Not only can the controller be installed in small spaces, it can be set at an angle with the feet still on and operated while seated in a chair, or the feet can be removed and the controller operated while standing, allowing users to enjoy a wide range of DJ performance styles.

TRAKTOR LE 2

The “TRAKTOR LE 2” DJ software offering a full range of basic functions for DJ performances is included. Also, upgrading to TRAKTOR PRO 2 makes it possible not only to operate a multitude of functions but also to control various other DJ software programs.

USB BUS POWER

This product supports USB bus power. It can be used simply by connecting it to a computer with a USB cable.

DESIGN

This unit is designed with a rounded body, making it suitable to a wide variety of lifestyles and harmonizing with all types of interiors. In addition, the basically black design not only harmonizes with interiors

HIGH SOUND QUALITY

This product inherits the sound quality technology developed over the years for Pioneer DJ hardware to achieve the top level of sound quality in its class.

but also gives it a professional look. Furthermore, the buttons and controls on the operation panel have the same layout as Pioneer’s professional DJ devices.

System setup example

A DJ system like the one on the diagram below can be created by combining this unit with a computer and peripherals.

DJ software

Computer

MINMAX

F2 F3

AUTO LOOP

MOVE GRID

IN OUT

SHIFT

CUE

F1

For audio input

Portable audio

device

FX1

CONTROL

MINMAX1MINMAX2MINMAX3MINMAX

123

ON

SAMPLER

DELETE

HOT CUE /

1234

REV

For audio input

Microphone

PUSH

BROWSE VIEW

TREE FLD OPEN

DECK

CA

LOAD

FILTER

GAIN

LPF HPF

1

SAMPLE VOL

VINYL KEYLOCK

S

E

A

R

C

H

PULSE MODE

TEMPO

0

FWD

FUNCTION

MINMAX

FX

HI

REC

2

MIX

MINMAX

MID

CUE MASTE

VOL

MINMAX

LOW

TEMPO

CUE MASTE

PANGE

CUE

MINMAX

DJ CONTROLLER

10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

SYNC

MASTER

MINMAX

DECK

BD

LOAD

FILTER

GAIN

LPF HPF

FX

HI

12

AUTO LOOP

MID

MOVE GRID

IN

LOW

SHIFT

10 9 8 7 6 5 4

CUE

3 2 1 0

For audio output

CONTROL

MINMAX1MINMAX2MINMAX3MINMAX

ON

1234

OUT

REV

Component, amplifier, powered speaker, etc.

FX2

123

SAMPLER

DELETE

HOT CUE /

MASTER VOL

MINMAX

AUX / MIC VOL

MINMAX

SAMPLE VOL

VINYL KEYLOCK

S

E

A

R

C

H

PULSE

TEMPO

MODE

PANGE

TEMPO

0

SYNC

MASTER

FWD

For checking the audio input/output

Headphones

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What’s in the box

! TRAKTOR LE 2 software CD-ROM ! Driver software/operating instructions CD-ROM ! USB cable ! Read Before Use (Important) ! Quick Start Guide ! Service Center Guide (for Japanese customers) ! Warranty card

Using the LAPTOP DOCK

The computer’s keyboard section can be stowed under this unit.

! Depending on the size of your (notebook) computer, the keyboard

section may not fit in the LAPTOP DOCK.

! Install in such a way that the computer unit does not touch this unit. ! Install in such a way that the cables connected to the computer are

not stuck under this unit.

Using with the feet removed

This unit’s two feet can be removed.

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws from the left and right feet.

! The screws you have removed will be needed when mounting

the feet. Be careful not to lose them. The feet cannot be properly mounted using other screws.

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Before you start

About the driver software (Windows)

This driver software is an exclusive ASIO driver for outputting audio signals from the computer. ! There is no need to install the driver software when using Mac OS X.

Software end user license agreement

This Software End User License Agreement (“Agreement”) is between you (both the individual installing the Program and any single legal entity for which the individual is acting) (“You” or “Your”) and PIONEER CORPORATION (“Pioneer”). TAKING ANY STEP TO SET UP OR INSTALL THE PROGRAM MEANS THAT YOU ACCEPT ALL OF THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT. PERMISSION TO DOWNLOAD AND/OR USE THE PROGRAM IS EXPRESSLY CONDITIONED ON YOUR FOLLOWING THESE TERMS. WRITTEN OR ELECTRONIC APPROVAL IS NOT REQUIRED TO MAKE THIS AGREEMENT VALID AND ENFORCEABLE. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO ALL OF THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, YOU ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO USE THE PROGRAM AND MUST STOP INSTALLING IT OR UNINSTALL IT, AS APPLICABLE.

1 DEFINITIONS

1 “Documentation” means written documentation, specifications

and help content made generally available by Pioneer to aid in installing and using the Program.

2 “Program” means all or any part of Pioneer’s software licensed to

You by Pioneer under this Agreement.

2 PROGRAM LICENSE

1 Limited License. Subject to this Agreement’s restrictions,

Pioneer grants to You a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, license (without the right to sublicense): a To install a single copy of the Program in Your computer or

mobile device, to use the Program only for Your personal purpose complying with this Agreement and the Documentation (“Authorized Use”);

b To use the Documentation in support of Your Authorized Use;

and

c To make one copy of the Program solely for backup pur-

poses, provided that all titles and trademark, copyright and restricted rights notices are reproduced on the copy.

2 Restrictions. You will not copy or use the Program or

Documentation except as expressly permitted by this Agreement. You will not transfer, sublicense, rent, lease or lend the Program, or use it for third-party training, commercial time-sharing or service bureau use. You will not Yourself or through any third party modify, reverse engineer, disassemble or decompile the Program, except to the extent expressly permitted by applicable law, and then only after You have notified Pioneer in writing of Your intended activities.

3 Ownership. Pioneer or its licensor retains all right, title and

interest in and to all patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret and other intellectual property rights in the Program and Documentation, and any derivative works thereof. You do not acquire any other rights, express or implied, beyond the limited license set forth in this Agreement.

4 No Support. Pioneer has no obligation to provide support,

maintenance, upgrades, modifications or new releases for the Program or Documentation under this Agreement.

3 WARRANTY DISCLAIMER

THE PROGRAM AND DOCUMENTATION ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, AND YOU AGREE TO USE THEM AT YOUR SOLE RISK. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE BY LAW, PIONEER EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND WITH RESPECT TO THE PROGRAM AND

DOCUMENTATION, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR ARISING OUT OF COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, ACCURACY, TITLE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

4 DAMAGES AND REMEDIES FOR BREACH

You agree that any breach of this Agreement’s restrictions would cause Pioneer irreparable harm for which money damages alone would be inadequate. In addition to damages and any other remedies to which Pioneer may be entitled, You agree that Pioneer may seek injunctive relief to prevent the actual, threatened or continued breach of this Agreement.

5 TERMINATION

Pioneer may terminate this Agreement at any time upon Your breach of any provision. If this Agreement is terminated, You will stop using the Program, permanently delete it from your computer or mobile device where it resides, and destroy all copies of the Program and Documentation in Your possession, confirming to Pioneer in writing that You have done so. Sections 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3, 4, 5 and 6 will continue in effect after this Agreement’s termination.

6 GENERAL TERMS

1 Limitation of Liability. In no event will Pioneer or its subsidiaries

be liable in connection with this Agreement or its subject matter, under any theory of liability, for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages, or damages for lost profits, revenue, business, savings, data, use, or cost of substitute procurement, even if advised of the possibility of such damages or if such damages are foreseeable. In no event will Pioneer’s liability for all damages exceed the amounts actually paid by You to Pioneer or its subsidiaries for the Program. The parties acknowledge that the liability limits and risk allocation in this Agreement are reflected in the Program price and are essential elements of the bargain between the parties, without which Pioneer would not have provided the Program or entered into this Agreement.

2 The limitations or exclusions of warranties and liability contained

in this Agreement do not affect or prejudice Your statutory rights as consumer and shall apply to You only to the extent such limitations or exclusions are permitted under the laws of the jurisdiction where You are located.

3 Severability and Waiver. If any provision of this Agreement is held

to be illegal, invalid or otherwise unenforceable, that provision will be enforced to the extent possible or, if incapable of enforcement, deemed to be severed and deleted from this Agreement, and the remainder will continue in full force and effect. The waiver by either party of any default or breach of this Agreement will not waive any other or subsequent default or breach.

4 No Assignment. You may not assign, sell, transfer, delegate or

otherwise dispose of this Agreement or any rights or obligations under it, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, by operation of law or otherwise, without Pioneer’s prior written consent. Any purported assignment, transfer or delegation by You will be null and void. Subject to the foregoing, this Agreement will be binding upon and will inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective successors and assigns.

5 Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agree-

ment between the parties and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous agreements or representations, whether written or oral, concerning its subject matter. This Agreement may not be modified or amended without Pioneer’s prior and express written consent, and no other act, document, usage or custom will be deemed to amend or modify this Agreement.

6 You agree that this Agreement shall be governed and construed

by and under the laws of Japan.

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Installing the driver software

! There is no need to install the driver software when using Mac OS X.

Operating environment

Supported operating systems

Windows® 7 Home Premium/Professional/ Ultimate

Windows Vista® Home Basic/ Home Premium/Business/Ultimate

Windows® XP Home Edition/Professional (SP2 or later)

1 When using a 64-bit version of Windows, the driver software can only be used for

32-bit applications.

2 Windows 7 or greater is required to use in combination with TRAKTOR 2.

Before installing the driver software

! Read Software end user license agreement carefully. ! Turn off this unit’s power switch, then disconnect the USB cable

connecting this unit and the computer.

! If any other programs are running on the computer, quit them. ! To install or uninstall the driver software, you need to be authorized

by the administrator of your computer. Log on as the administrator of your computer before proceeding with the installation.

! If you connect this unit to your computer without installing the driver

software first, an error may occur on your computer depending on the system environment.

! If installation of the driver software is interrupted after it has started,

start the installation procedure over again from the beginning.

1 Turn on the computer’s power.

2 Insert the included driver software CD-ROM into the computer’s CD drive.

3 Once the CD-ROM’s menu is displayed, double-click [Pioneer_DDJ_Driver_XXXXX.exe].

4 Proceed with installation according to the instructions on the screen.

If [Windows Security] appears on the screen while the installation is in progress, click [Install this driver software anyway] and continue with the installation. ! When installing on Windows XP If [Hardware Installation] appears on the screen while the installa-

tion is in progress, click [Continue Anyway] and continue with the installation.

! When the installation program is completed, a completion message

appears.

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32-bit version

64-bit version

32-bit version

64-bit version

32-bit version

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Click the Windows [Start] menu>[All Programs]>[Pioneer ]>[DDJ]>[Pioneer DDJ ASIO Settings Utility].

! If the buffer size is made large, drops in audio data (breaks in the

sound) occur less easily, but the time lag due to the delay in the transfer of the audio data (latency) increases.

! If the kernel buffer number is made large, breaks in the sound occur

less easily, but the time lag due to latency increases.

! Operate referring to the procedure below to adjust the buffer size and

kernel buffer.

If there are no interruptions in the sound with the default settings

1 Gradually decrease the buffer size, setting it to the minimum

value at which there are no interruptions in the sound.

2 Set the kernel buffer size to [2] and check whether there are inter-

ruptions in the sound.

— If there are interruptions in the sound, set the kernel buffer size to [3].

If there are interruptions in the sound with the default settings

1 Set the kernel buffer size to [4], then set the buffer size to the

minimum value at which there are no interruptions in the sound.

Checking the version of the driver software

Click the Windows [Start] menu>[All Programs]>[Pioneer] >[DDJ]>[Pioneer DDJ Version Display Utility].

Connecting this unit and computer

1 Connect this unit to your computer via a USB cable.

For instructions on connections, see Connecting the input/output terminals on page 13.

2 Slide this unit’s [ON/OFF] switch to the [ON] position.

Turn on the power of this unit. ! The message [Installing device driver software] may appear when

this unit is first connected to the computer or when it is connected to a different USB port on the computer. Wait a while until the message [Your devices are ready for use] appears.

Adjusting the buffer size

This unit functions as an audio device conforming to the ASIO standards. ! If an application using this unit as the default audio device (DJ

software, etc.) is running, quit that application before adjusting the buffer size.

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! You can check the firmware version of this unit on the screen. ! The firmware version is not displayed when this unit is not connected

to the computer or when this unit and computer are not properly communicating.

Checking the latest information on the driver software

For the latest information on the driver software for exclusive use with this unit, visit our website shown below. http://pioneerdj.com/support/

About the TRAKTOR LE 2 software

TRAKTOR LE 2 is a DJ software application by Native Instruments. DJ performances are possible by connecting the computer on which this software is installed to this unit. ! For a comparison of the functions of the various versions of

TRAKTOR LE 2 and TRAKTOR 2, see the website below. http://pioneerdj.com/support/ ! The DDJ-ERGO-K supports TRAKTOR PRO 2 and TRAKTOR

SCRATCH PRO 2. If you own TRAKTOR PRO 2 and TRAKTOR SCRATCH PRO 2, update

to the latest version of the software before using it.

Minimum operating environment

Supported operating systems

Mac OS X 10.6.x

®

Windows

7 Home Premium/ Professional/ Ultimate

32-bit version

Others

Hard disk Free space of 1 GB or greater

Optical drive Optical disc drive on which the CD-ROM can be read

USB port

Display resolution Resolution of 1 024 x 768 or greater

Internet connection

Recomended operating environment

Supported operating systems

Mac OS X 10.7.x

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Windows

7 Professional

! Full functionality is not guaranteed on all computers, even those meeting the

operating environment requirements described above.

! Even with the required memory indicated for the operating environment above,

lack of memory due to resident programs, the number of services, etc., could prevent the software from offering optimal functionality and performance. In such cases, free up sufficient memory. We recommend installing additional memory for stable operation.

! Depending on the computer’s power-saving settings, etc., the 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 TRAKTOR LE 2.

! Note that problems may arise with the functionality of TRAKTOR LE 2 depending

on other software running on your computer.

! A separate contract with and payment to a provider offering Internet services is

required.

64-bit version

CPU and required memory

®

Intel

Core™ 2 Duo

2 GB or more of RAM

PC/AT-compatible computer with Intel Core™ 2 Duo 2.0 GHz or greater or AMD Athlon™ 64 x 2

2 GB or more of RAM

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

An Internet connection environment is required for user registration with Native Instruments, to update the TRAKTOR software, etc.

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CPU and required memory

®

Intel

Core™ 2 Duo

4 GB or more of RAM

®

Intel

Core™ 2 or AMD Athlon™ X2

processor

4 GB or more of RAM

Installing the TRAKTOR LE 2 software

 About the installation procedure (Windows)

1 Insert the included TRAKTOR LE 2 software CD-ROM into the computer’s CD drive.

2 From the Windows [Start] menu, double-click the [Computer (or My Computer)] > [Traktor 2] icon.

The contents of the CD-ROM are displayed.

3 Double-click [Traktor 2 Setup.exe].

The TRAKTOR 2 installer is launched.

4 Once the TRAKTOR 2 installer is launched, click [Next].

— To return to the previous screen: Click [Back]. — To cancel installation: Click [Cancel].

5 Read the contents of the [License Agreement] carefully, and if you agree, check [I accept the terms of the license agreement], then click [Next].

If you do not agree to the terms of the [License Agreement], click [Cancel] to cancel installation.

6 A screen for selecting the type of installation for TRAKTOR 2 appears. Click [Next].

7 Choose where to install TRAKTOR 2, then click [Next].

To choose the normal place of installation, simply click [Next]. To install in a different location, click [Change...], choose the place of installation, then click [Next].

8 Select the Native Instruments hardware driver, then click [Next].

Check the check box for your hardware.

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9 To install the Traktor Kontrol X1 or Traktor Kontrol S4 driver, check the check box, then click [Next].

10 When the following screen appears, click [Next].

Installation begins. The installation completed screen appears once installation is completed.

11 Click [Finish].

This completes the installation procedure.

 About the installation procedure (Mac OS X)

1 Insert the included TRAKTOR LE 2 software CD-ROM into the computer’s CD drive.

The [Traktor 2] icon appears on the screen.

2 Double-click the [Traktor 2] icon.

The contents of the CD-ROM are displayed.

3 Double-click [Traktor 2 Installer.mpkg].

The TRAKTOR 2 installer is launched.

4 Once the TRAKTOR 2 installer is launched, click [Continue].

5 Read the contents of the license agreement carefully, then click [Continue].

6 If you agree to the contents of the usage agreement, click [Agree].

If you do not agree to the contents of the usage agreement, click [Disagree] to cancel installation.

7 Select the Native Instruments hardware driver, then click [Continue].

Check the check box for your hardware.

8 Choose where to install TRAKTOR 2, then click [Install].

To choose the normal place of installation, simply click [Install]. To install in a different location, click [Change Install Location...], choose the place of installation, then click [Install]. Installation begins. The installation completed screen appears once installation is completed.

9 Click [Restart].

This completes the installation procedure.

Launching TRAKTOR 2

For Windows

From the Windows [Start] menu, open [All Programs] > [Native Instruments] > [Traktor 2], then click the [Traktor 2] icon.

For Mac OS X

In Finder, open the [Application] folder, next open [Native Instruments] > [Traktor 2], then double-click the [Traktor] icon.

Performing product activation

To use TRAKTOR LE 2, first perform product activation (referred to simply as “activation” below) using Native Instruments SERVICE CENTER (referred to simply as “SERVICE CENTER” below).

Launching the SERVICE CENTER

There are three ways to do this:

— Launching from the dialog displayed when TRAKTOR 2 is started up — Launching from the TRAKTOR 2 [Help] menu — Launching SERVICE CENTER directly

 To launch from the dialog displayed when

TRAKTOR 2 is started up

1 Launch the TRAKTOR 2.

The screen below appears.

! Until activation is complete at the SERVICE CENTER, this dialog is

displayed each time TRAKTOR 2 is launched.

2 Select [Activate] and click.

— [Run Demo]: Launch TRAKTOR 2 in the demo mode. — [Buy]: Purchase TRAKTOR 2 from the Native Instruments online

shop.

— [Activate]: SERVICE CENTER is launched.

 To launch from the TRAKTOR 2 [Help] menu

From the TRAKTOR 2 [Help] menu, click [Launch Service Center].

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 To launch the SERVICE CENTER directly

For Windows

From the Windows [Start] menu, click the [Native Instruments] > [Service Center] > [Service Center] icons.

For Mac OS X

In Finder, open the [Application] folder, then double-click the [Service Center] > [Service Center] icons.

Activation procedure

— Online activation: When your computer is connected to the Internet — Offline activation: When your computer is not connected to the

Internet

 Online activation

1 Launch the SERVICE CENTER.

The log-in screen is displayed.

2 Input your e-mail address and password, then click [Log in].

! When logging in for the first time, you must create a new user

account.

When [Create new User Account] is clicked, the new user account

registration screen appears.

Input the required items (e-mail address, first and last names), select

your country/region, then click [Next].

When the registration information confirmation screen appears,

check the contents, then click [OK].

A password is sent to the e-mail address input on the form. Return to

the log-in screen and log in.

! The personal information input when registering a new user account

may be collected, processed and used based on the privacy policy on the Native Instruments website.

PIONEER CORPORATION does not collect, process or use this per-

sonal information.

3 Input the serial number indicated on the package of the TRAKTOR LE 2 software CD-ROM, then click [Activate].

4 Once “Activated” is displayed, click [Exit].

 Offline activation

To activate TRAKTOR LE 2 installed on a computer that is not connected to the Internet, use SERVICE CENTER in the offline mode. With this procedure, a second computer that can be connected to the Internet is required.

1 Launch the SERVICE CENTER on the computer on which TRAKTOR LE 2 is to be installed.

2 Click [Offline] at [Continue without connecting to the internet].

3 Click [Create] at [Create Activation Request File].

4 Input the serial number indicated on the package of the TRAKTOR LE 2 software CD-ROM, then click [Create].

A launch request file is created. Save this file on a USB device, etc.

5 Connect the USB device on which the launch request file is saved to the computer that can be connected to the Internet.

6 Double-click the launch request file on the computer that can be connected to the Internet.

The web browser is launched.

7 Once the product activation screen appears, click [Send].

8 Input your e-mail address and password, then click [SUBMIT].

! When logging in for the first time, you must create a new user

account.

When [No - I do not have an NI account.] is checked and [SUBMIT]

is clicked, the new user account registration screen appears.

Input the required items (e-mail address, first and last names, street

address, city and postal code), select your country/region, then click [NEXT].

When a survey screen appears, select answers to the various ques-

tions, then click [SUBMIT].

A password is sent to the e-mail address input on the form. Return to

the log-in screen and log in.

! The personal information input when registering a new user account

may be collected, processed and used based on the privacy policy on the Native Instruments website.

PIONEER CORPORATION does not collect, process or use this per-

sonal information.

9 When the [Service Center Activation Page] appears, click [NEXT].

10 Check that [Product] is [TRAKTOR LE 2] and [Status] is [OK], then click [NEXT].

A launch return file is created. Save this file on a USB device, etc.

11 Launch the SERVICE CENTER on the computer on which TRAKTOR LE 2 is to be installed.

12 Click [Offline] at [Continue without connecting to the internet].

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13 Click [Open] at [Open Activation Return File].

The launch return file is loaded.

14 Check in the SERVICE CENTER that product activation has completed.

Updating the TRAKTOR 2 software

When the computer is connected to the Internet, TRAKTOR 2 software can be updated by accessing the Native Instruments SERVICE CENTER (referred to simply as “SERVICE CENTER” below).

1 Launch the SERVICE CENTER and log in.

For instructions on launching the SERVICE CENTER and logging in, see Launching the SERVICE CENTER on page 8.

2 Click the [Update] tab.

Available updates are checked.

3 Check the check box.

Specify the update to be downloaded.

3 From the [Help] menu on the upper left of the screen, open [Start Setup Wizard], then click [Next].

4 At the [Are you using an external controller?] item, select [Yes], then click [Next].

4 Click [Download].

Updating begins.

Initial settings

The initial settings for TRAKTOR LE 2 can be made using the setup wizard (Setup Wizard).

Cautions

! For Windows users, this unit’s driver software must be installed in

advance.

! All of TRAKTOR LE 2’s settings are reset to their defaults.

Before using, perform the following:

! Update this unit to the latest firmware version. ! For Windows users

Be sure to turn this unit’s power on before launching TRAKTOR LE 2. If this unit’s power is turned on after launching TRAKTOR LE 2, the

DDJ-ASIO driver may not be recognized.

If the DDJ-ASIO driver is not recognized, close TRAKTOR LE 2 then

restart this unit.

Setting procedure

1 Connect this unit and the computer by USB cable, then slide the [ON/OFF] switch to the [ON] side.

2 Once this unit starts up, launch TRAKTOR LE 2.

! Be sure to start up this unit before launching TRAKTOR LE 2.

5 Select [Pioneer] at the [Choose your manufacturer] item and [DDJ-ERGO LE] at the [Choose your model] item, then click [Next].

! When using TRAKTOR PRO 2, select [DDJ-ERGO].

6 At the [Are you using an external mixer?] item, select [Yes] if using an external mixer, [No] if not, then click [Next].

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7 Click [Finish] at the bottom right to complete the setup wizard settings.

Cautions The preferences are reset after the setup wizard settings are made. When using the DDJ-ERGO-K, note that the audio settings below are required at a minimum. ! Audio Setup

— Audio Device: Pioneer DDJ ASIO (Windows 7) PIONEER DDJ-ERGO (Mac OS X 10.6/10.7)

8 Open [File]>[Controller Manager...] if using windows, [Traktor]>[Preferences]>[Controller Manager] if using Mac OS X, then from [Device] under [Device Setup], select [PIONEER DDJ-ERGO - Generic MIDI] and set the device corresponding to this unit for [In-port] and [Out-port].

Before you start

! Output Routing

— Mixing Mode:Internal — Output Monitor:

L 3:DDJ-ERGO PHONES L R 4:DDJ-ERGO PHONES R — Output Master: L 1:DDJ-ERGO MASTER L R 2:DDJ-ERGO MASTER R

! Input Routing The initial settings for TRAKTOR LE 2 are shown below. To use external inputs with the initial settings, make the settings

below.

These settings are not required when not using external inputs.

— Input Aux: L(Mono) 1:DDJ-ERGO AUX/MIC L R 2:DDJ-ERGO AUX/MIC R

9 Close TRAKTOR 2, turn this unit’s power off then back on, then relaunch TRAKTOR 2.

This completes all of the settings.

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Connections

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Be sure the power is off when connecting equipment and changing connections. Be sure to use the USB cable included with this product. Refer to the operating instructions for the component to be connected. With this unit, the power is supplied by USB bus power. The unit can be used simply by connecting it to a computer using the USB cable.

! Connect this unit and the computer directly using the included USB cable. ! Connect the computer to which this unit is to be connected to an AC power supply. ! A USB hub cannot be used. ! In cases like the ones below, the power may be insufficient and this unit may not operate on USB bus power.

— When the computer’s USB power supply capacity is insufficient. — When other USB devices are connected to the computer. — When headphones with an impedance of less than 32 W are connected. — When headphones are simultaneously connected to the stereo phone jack and the stereo mini-phone jack. — When a monaural jack is connected to the [PHONES] terminal.

! If this unit cannot be operated on USB bus power, it may operate in the emergency mode (with limited functions). The following limitations apply in the emergency mode:

— The volume of the headphones will be lower. — The [DECK] button on the selected deck flashes.

Names of terminals

Rear panel

MASTER OUT1 (TRS)

RLRL

MASTER OUT2

VOL

AUX

MIC

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1 MASTER OUT 1 terminals

Connect powered speakers, etc., here. This is a TRS phone jack, so both balanced and unbalanced outputs are supported. ! The sound will be distorted if the level is raised too high when

using unbalanced outputs.

2 MASTER OUT 2 terminals

Connect to a power amplifier, etc.

3 MIC terminal

Connects a microphone here.

4 MIC VOL control

Adjusts the audio level input to the [MIC] terminal.

5 AUX/MIC selector switch

Switches the audio input between the external device and the microphone. — [AUX]: The external device connected to the [AUX] terminals is

selected.

— [MIC]: The microphone connected to the [MIC] terminal is

selected.

! The sound input to the [MIC] and [AUX] terminals is mixed to the

[MASTER OUT] sound.

AUX INMICVOL INPUT SELECT

RL

ON OFF USB

9

6 AUX IN VOL control

Adjusts the audio level input to the [AUX IN] terminals.

7 AUX IN terminals

Connect to the output terminal of an external device (sampler, portable audio device, etc.)

8 Kensington security slot

9 ON/OFF switch

Turns this unit’s power on and off.

a USB terminal

Connects to a computer. ! Connect this unit and the computer directly using the included

USB cable.

! A USB hub cannot be used.

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Front panel

Component, amplifier,

1

PHONES

1 PHONES terminals

Connect headphones here. Both stereo phone plugs (Ø 6.3 mm) and stereo mini phone plugs (Ø

3.5 mm) can be used.

Connecting the input/output terminals

Rear panel

powered speaker, etc.

To audio input

terminals

MASTER OUT1 (TRS)

RLRL

R

MASTER OUT2

L

Microphone

cable

To microphone

VOL

AUX

MIC

To audio output

L

R

AUX INMICVOL INPUT SELECT

RL

! Connect headphones with an impedance of 32 W or more.

Headphones with an impedance of less than 32 W are not supported.

! Do not connect headphones simultaneously to the stereo phone

jack and the stereo mini-phone jack.

Portable

audio device

Computer

terminals

ON OFF USB

Connections

Front panel

Headphones cord

PHONES

To headphones

Headphones

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Part names and functions

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The part functions and screen images given here are based on TRAKTOR PRO 2 functions. Explanations of TRAKTOR PRO 2 functions are indicated

Also refer to the TRAKTOR 2 operating instructions. The TRAKTOR 2 operating instructions can be viewed from the TRAKTOR PRO 2 help menu. 2-deck displays are used for the included TRAKTOR LE 2.

Control panel

When TRAKTOR PRO 2 is launched for the first time, the display layout is set to [Essential]. To display all of the parts described below, select [Mixer] with the layout selector.

1 Browser (page 15)

2 Deck (page 15)

3 Mixer (page 17)

4 Effect (page 18)

5 Loop recorder (page 18)

TRAKTOR PRO 2

.

Layout selector

4

2

1

MINMAX

F2 F3

AUTO LOOP

MOVE GRID

IN OUT

SHIFT

CUE

F1

451

FX1

CONTROL

MINMAX1MINMAX2MINMAX3MINMAX

123

ON

SAMPLER

DELETE

HOT CUE /

1234

REV

4

2

PUSH

BROWSE VIEW

DECK

CA

FILTER

LPF HPF

1

SAMPLE VOL

VINYLKEYLOCK

S

E

A

R

C

H

PULSE

MODE

TEMPO

0

SYNC

MASTER

FWD

TREE FLD OPEN

LOAD

GAIN

FUNCTION

MIN MAX

FX

HI

2

TEMPO PANGE

REC

MIX

MIN MAX

MID

CUEMASTE

VOL

MIN MAX

LOW

CUEMASTE

CUE

MIN MAX

DJ CONTROLLER

10

9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

LOAD

GAIN

MIN MAX

MID

MIN MAX

LOW

MIN MAX

DECK

BD

FILTER

LPF HPF

FX

HI

12

AUTO LOOP

MOVE GRID

IN

SHIFT

10 9 8 7 6 5 4

CUE

3 2 1 0

OUT

REV

FX2

CONTROL

MIN MAX1MIN MAX2MIN MAX3MIN MAX

123

ON

SAMPLER

DELETE

HOT CUE /

1234

MASTER VOL

MIN MAX

AUX / MIC VOL

MIN MAX

SAMPLE VOL

VINYL KEYLOCK

S

E

A

R

C

H

PULSE

TEMPO

MODE

PANGE

TEMPO

0

SYNC

MASTER

FWD

14

23 2

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1 Browser

BD

B

BROWSEVIEW

TREE FLD OPEN

LOAD

GAIN

12 2

PUSH

LOAD

GAIN

1 Rotary selector

! Turn: The cursor moves in section A of the above diagram. ! Press: The [BROWSE] area’s magnified display turns on and off. ! [SHIFT] + turn: The cursor moves in section B of the above diagram.

2 Deck

7

F1

MIN MAX

F2 F3

CONTROL

MIN MAX1MIN MAX2MIN MAX3MIN MAX

ON

e

AUTO LOOP

6 5

4

3

2

1

MOVE GRID

IN OUT

SHIFT

CUE

REV

! The TRAKTOR 2 decks consist of the TRACK DECK and the REMIX

DECK.

! Initially, TRACK DECK is assigned to DECK A(B), REMIX DECK to

DECK C(D), but this can be changed as desired.

! With TRAKTOR LE 2, the REMIX DECK cannot be used. ! The REMIX DECK can be used if you upgrade to TRAKTOR PRO 2

(for a fee).

FX1

123

SAMPLER

DELETE

HOT CUE /

1234

S

E

A

R

C

H

FWD

DECK

CA

FILTER

LPF HPF

FX

1

2

SAMPLE VOL

KEYLOCK

VINYL

PULSE

TEMPO

MODE

PANGE

TEMPO

0

SYNC

MASTER

DECK

8 f

9 a

b

c

d

A

! [SHIFT] + press: Folders in section B of the above diagram open and close.

2 LOAD button

Loads the track selected with the cursor in each of the decks.

TRACK DECK

1 f button

Uses this to play/pause tracks.

2 CUE button

! Press: Sets a cue point or moves the cue point. ! [SHIFT] + press: The playing position moves to the beginning of the track.

3 SHIFT button

When another button is pressed while pressing the [SHIFT] button, a different function is called out.

4 IN button

! Press: Sets the position at which loop playback starts (the loop in point). ! [SHIFT] + press:

TRAKTOR PRO 2

Moves the loop playback section one beat towards the beginning

of the track.

5 OUT button

! Press: Sets the position at which loop playback ends (the loop out

point).

! [SHIFT] + press:

TRAKTOR PRO 2

Moves the loop playback section one beat towards the end of the

track.

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6 AUTO LOOP (MOVE GRID) control

TRAKTOR PRO 2

! Turn: Changes the width of the loop playback section. ! Press: Turns loop playback on and off. ! [SHIFT] + turn: Moves the beat grid position. ! [SHIFT] + press: Switches loop playback on/off.

7 DECK buttons

Switch the deck to be operated.

8 HOT CUE/DELETE buttons

TRAKTOR PRO 2

! Press: Set hot cue points and calls out hot cues. ! [SHIFT] + press: Delete the hot cue set for that button.

9 KEYLOCK (TEMPO RANGE) button

! Press: Turns the key lock function on and off. ! [SHIFT] + press: The [TEMPO] slider’s range of variation switches each time this

is pressed.

a VINYL (PULSE MODE) button

! Press: This switches the [VINYL] mode on/off. ! [SHIFT] + press: Switches the jog dials’ illumination mode (Pulse Mode).

b TEMPO slider

Adjusts the playing speed.

c SYNC (MASTER) button

! Press: Synchronizes to the master deck’s tempo. ! [SHIFT] + press: Sets the master deck for synchronization.

d Jog dial

! Scratch When the [VINYL] mode is turned on and the jog dial is turned

while pressing on its top, the track is played according to the

direction and speed at which the jog dial is turned. ! Pitch bend The playing speed can be adjusted by turning the outer part of

the jog dial during playback.

The top of the jog dial has an embedded switch. Do not place objects on the jog dial or subject it to strong forces. Also note that water or other liquids getting into the set will lead to malfunction.

REMIX DECK

TRAKTOR PRO 2

The maximum number of sample slots that can be operated with this unit is 4 per REMIX DECK.

1 f button

Plays all sample slots at once. When pressed during playback, stops playback of all sample slots.

2 CUE button

Triggers all samples at once.

3 SHIFT button

When another button is pressed while pressing the [SHIFT] button, a different function is called out.

4 IN button

Sets sample playback to the one-shot mode for all samples at once. After the samples are played once, sample playback stops.

5 OUT button

Sets sample playback to the loop mode for all samples at once. The samples are played in a loop.

6 AUTO LOOP (MOVE GRID) control

! Turn: Halves or doubles the length of all the samples at once. ! Press: Resets the loop size for all samples at once.

7 DECK buttons

Switches the deck to be operated.

8 HOT CUE/DELETE buttons

! Press: When pressed during playback, playback starts from the

beginning.

! [SHIFT] + press: Turn the sample slot individual control mode on and off. Only slots whose indicators are flashing can be controlled.

9 KEYLOCK (TEMPO RANGE) button

Turns the key lock function on and off for all sample slots at once.

b TEMPO slider

Adjusts the playing speed of all samples at once.

c SYNC (MASTER) button

Synchronizes the phase of all samples at once.

d Jog dial

During playback, turn the jog dial while pressing down on its top. ! Scratch When the [VINYL] mode is on, the source is played according to

the direction and speed at which the jog dial is turned.

! Pitch bend When the [VINYL] mode is off, the playing speed can be

adjusted.

e SAMPLER button

! Press: Starts/stops playback of the sample. The sample is loaded from the TRACK DECK with the REMIX

DECK starting from empty.

When the sample is playing, playback returns to the beginning of

the sample and continues.

During loop playback, mutes and unmutes the sound. ! [SHIFT] + press: When a sample is playing, playback returns to the beginning of

the sample and stops.

The sample is loaded from the list with the REMIX DECK starting

from empty. When pressed again, the sample is deleted from the REMIX DECK.

f SAMPLE VOL control

! Turn: Adjusts the audio level of all the sample slots. ! Press: Resets the audio level of all the sample slots. ! [SHIFT] + turn: Applies the filter to all the sample slots. ! [SHIFT] + press: Resets the filter for all the sample slots.

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3 Mixer

GAIN

FUNCTION

MIN MAX

HI

MIN MAX

MID

MIN MAX

LOW

MIN MAX

CUE MASTE

DJ CONTROLLER

7 7

10

9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

GAIN

3

4

MIN MAX

HI

REC

MIX

5

MIN MAX

MID

VOL

6

MIN MAX

LOW

CUE

MIN MAX

8

9

10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

1

2

MASTER VOL

MIN MAX

AUX / MIC VOL

MIN MAX

a

1 MASTER VOL control

Adjusts the sound level output from the master.

2 AUX/MIC VOL control

Adjusts the audio output level of the [AUX IN] and [MIC] terminals.

3 GAIN controls

Adjust the sound level input to the various decks.

4 FUNCTION (REC) button

! Press: Loads the track selected with the cursor into the preview player

and plays it.

! [SHIFT] + press:

TRAKTOR PRO 2

Clicks this to start/stop recording.

5 HEADPHONES MIX control

Adjusts the balance of the monitor volume between the sound of the

deck whose [CUE

] button is pressed and the master sound.

Part names and functions

6 HEADPHONES VOL control

Adjusts the audio level output from the [PHONES] terminal.

7 EQ (HI, MID, LOW) controls

These adjust the sound quality input to the various decks. [HI] (treble range), [MID] (middle range), [LOW] (low range)

8 CUE (Headphones cue buttons)

Use this to monitor the sound of the respective decks over the headphones.

9 Channel faders

Adjust the sound level output from the various decks.

a Crossfader

Switches the sound of the decks assigned to the left and right sides of the crossfader for output.

Do not pull on the channel fader and crossfader knobs with excessive force. The knobs have a structure by which they cannot be pulled off easily. Pulling the knobs strongly may result in damaging the unit.

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4 Effect

TRAKTOR PRO 2

[4][8][16][32]

With TRAKTOR LE 2, [FX1-1] and [FX2-1] can be used, with [FX1-1] fixed to deck A, [FX2-1] fixed to deck B. [FX1-2], [FX1-3], [FX2-2] and [FX2-3] cannot be used.

1 3

CONTROL

MIN MAX1MIN MAX2MIN MAX3MIN MAX

ON

4

[Group] mode effect panel ! For TRAKTOR LE 2 Only one effect can be controlled.

! For TRAKTOR PRO 2 Three effects can be controlled simultaneously.

2

FX1

123

SAMPLER

DELETE

HOT CUE /

5

DECK

CA

FILTER

LPFHPF

FX

1

2

SAMPLE VOL

6

5 Effect parameter buttons

The associated functions differ according to the TRAKTOR 2 effect panel mode.

— [Group] mode: Switches the various effects on/off. — [Single] mode:

TRAKTOR PRO 2

When the effect control [1] button is pressed, all the effect set-

ting values return to the default setting values.

When effect control buttons [2] and [3] are pressed, the various

parameters switch between on and off. The types of parameters differ according to the effect.

6 Effect assign buttons

Press the [1] or [2] button to assign TRAKTOR PRO 2 effect unit [FX1] or [FX2] to the deck. ! With TRAKTOR LE 2, the effect assignments cannot be changed.

5 Loop recorder

TRAKTOR PRO 2

1

F1

MIN MAX

F2 F3

[Single] mode effect panel

TRAKTOR PRO 2

! TRAKTOR 2 effects include the [Group] mode and [Single] mode. ! With TRAKTOR LE 2, the [Single] mode cannot be selected. ! When you upgrade to TRAKTOR PRO 2 (for a fee), the effect panel

can be switched to the [Single] mode.

1 CONTROL dial

Changes the balance between the effect sound and original sound. ! [SHIFT] + turn:

TRAKTOR PRO 2

In the [Single] mode, switches the effect type.

2 Effect parameter controls

The associated functions differ according to the TRAKTOR 2 effect panel mode.

— [Group] mode: Adjusts the parameters of the various effects. — [Single] mode:

TRAKTOR PRO 2

Adjusts the various parameters of the selected effect. ! [SHIFT] + turn: In the [Group] mode, switches the effect type.

3 FILTER control

! Turns clockwise to apply the high pass filter. ! Turns counterclockwise to apply the low pass filter.

4 FX ON button

TRAKTOR PRO 2

This button is for switching the effects exclusively for the [Single] mode on and off. ! [SHIFT] + press: Switches to the [Group] or [Single] mode for the effects.

2 3

! The loop recorder function cannot be used with TRAKTOR LE 2. When you upgrade to TRAKTOR PRO 2 (for a fee), the loop recorder

function can be used.

1 F1 control

Adjusts the balance of the volume between the loop sound and main sound.

2 F2 button

! Press: Starts/stops loop recording. When pressed during playback, overdubbing is possible. ! [SHIFT] + press: Switches the recorded loop size.

3 F3 button

! Press: Starts/stops playback of the recorded loop. ! [SHIFT] + press: When pressed while the loop recorder is recording, the recording

is canceled and started over (UNDO). When pressed again at this time, the loop recorder returns to the recording mode (REDO).

When pressed while the loop recorder is stopped, all of the con-

tents are deleted (DEL).

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Basic Operation

Starting the system

Starting this unit

1 Connect this unit to your computer via a USB cable.

MASTER OUT1 (TRS)

MASTER OUT2

RLRL

2 Boot up the connected computer.

3 Slide this unit’s [ON/OFF] switch to the [ON] position.

AUX INVOLINPUT SELECT

VOL

RL

MIC

AUX

Turn on the power of this unit. ! The message [Installing device driver software] may appear when

this unit is first connected to the computer or when it is connected to a different USB port on the computer. Wait a while until the message [Your devices are ready for use] appears.

4 Turn on the connected microphone and external equipment.

Launching TRAKTOR LE 2

When this unit has just started, wait for the illumination to stop before launching TRAKTOR LE 2.

 For Windows

From the Windows [Start] menu, open [All Programs] > [Native Instruments] > [Traktor 2], then click the [Traktor 2] icon.

 For Mac OS X

AUX INMICVOL INPUT SELECT

VOL

RL

MIC

AUX

ON

OFFUSB

OFF USB

ON

3 Press the [LOAD] button to load the selected track onto the deck.

4 Press the [f] button to play the track.

! When this button is pressed again during playback, playback

pauses.

Basic Operation

Outputting sound

! Set the volume of the power amplifiers connected to the [MASTER

OUT 1] and [MASTER OUT 2] terminals to an appropriate level. Note

that if the volume is set too high, the output sound could be very loud.

1 Operate the [GAIN] control and the channel faders to adjust the audio level output from the respective decks.

2 Operate the crossfader to switch the deck whose sound is output from the speakers.

— Left edge: Sound is output from deck [A] or [C]. — Center: The sound of all the decks is mixed and output. — Right edge: Sound is output from deck [B] or [D].

3 Turn the [MASTER VOL] control to adjust the audio level of the speakers.

Monitoring sound with headphones

1 Connect headphones to the [PHONES] terminal.

2 Press the headphones [CUE] button for the deck you want to monitor.

3 Turn the [HEADPHONES MIX] control.

— Turn counterclockwise: The sound of the deck for which the

headphones [CUE] button is pressed becomes relatively louder.

— Center position: The sound of the deck for which the headphones

[CUE] button is pressed and the [MASTER OUT 1, MASTER OUT 2] sound have the same volume.

— When turned clockwise: The volume of [MASTER OUT 1] and

[MASTER OUT 2] become relatively louder.

4 Turn the [HEADPHONES VOL] control.

The sound of the deck for which the headphones [CUE] button is pressed is output from the headphones. ! When the headphones [CUE] button is pressed again, monitoring is

canceled.

In Finder, open the [Application] folder, next open [Native Instruments] > [Traktor 2], then double-click the [Traktor] icon.

Loading tracks and playing them

The following example describes the procedure for playing tracks with a 2-deck layout.

1 Turn the rotary selector while pressing the [SHIFT] button to select a folder or item.

! When a folder or item with the [+] mark is selected and the rotary

selector is pressed while pressing the [SHIFT] button, that folder or item is opened or closed.

2 Release the [SHIFT] button then turn the rotary selector to select the track.

Mixing

1 Operate the [TEMPO] slider to match the playing speed on one deck to the playing speed on the other deck.

! Move towards the + (front) side: The playing speed increases. ! Move towards the – (back) side: The playing speed decreases.

2 If the beats of the two decks are off, use the jog dial’s pitch bend function to correct for this offset.

The playing speed can be adjusted by turning the outer part of the jog dial during playback.

— Spin clockwise: The playing speed increases. — Spin counterclockwise: The playing speed decreases. — Stop spinning: Playback at the normal speed resumes.

! When the [VINYL] mode is off, the playing speed can also be

adjusted by turning the jog dial while pressing on its top.

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! When the [SYNC (MASTER)] button is pressed, the playing speeds

and beats of the two decks are synchronized instantaneously.

3 Operate the channel faders or crossfader to mix the sound of the two decks and switch between them.

Inputting the sound of an external device or microphone

The sound of the external device connected to the [AUX IN] terminals or the sound of the microphone connected to the [MIC] terminal can be mixed.

1 Connect the external device to the [AUX IN] or [MIC] terminal.

2 Switch the [AUX, MIC] selector switch.

— [AUX]: Selects the external device connected to the [AUX IN]

terminals.

— [MIC]: Selects the microphone connected to the [MIC] terminal.

3 Make the TRAKTOR LE 2 software’s [Preferences] > [Input Routing] setting.

Set [Input Aux] as shown below.

— [L(Mono)]:DDJ-ERGO AUX/MIC L — [R]:DDJ-ERGO AUX/MIC R

4 Adjust the audio level input to the [AUX IN] or [MIC] terminals.

— Turn the [MIC VOL] control on the main unit’s rear panel: The

[MIC] terminals’ input audio level is adjusted. — Turn the [AUX IN VOL] control on the main unit’s rear panel: The

[AUX IN] terminals’ input audio level is adjusted. Pioneer DJ player: Set near the center position. Portable audio player or other device with low volume: Set clock-

wise of the center position.

5 Turn this unit’s [AUX/MIC VOL] control.

Turn this unit’s [AUX/MIC VOL] control to set the volume to a suitable level.

Quitting the system

1 Quit TRAKTOR LE 2.

2 Slide this unit’s [ON/OFF] switch to the [OFF] position.

3 Disconnect the USB cable from your computer.

4 Turn off the connected microphone and external equipment.

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Advanced Operation

Using the CUE function

1 In the pause mode, press the [CUE] button to set a cue point at the position at which playback is paused.

2 When the [CUE] button is pressed during playback, playback returns to the cue point that was set directly before and pauses (Back Cue).

3 After returning to the cue point, keep pressing the [CUE] button to continue playing (Cue Sampler).

Using the LOOP function

Manual looping

1 During playback, press the [IN] button to set the loop in point.

2 Press the [OUT] button to set the loop out point and start loop playback.

! When the [OUT] button is pressed during loop playback, loop play-

back is canceled.

Auto looping

— Pulse Mode Normal: The white illumination lights when the top of

the jog dial is pressed.

! The illumination mode setting is not cleared when this unit’s power

is turned off. When the power is next turned on, the unit starts in the mode that was set before the power was turned off.

Advanced Operation

1 During playback, turn the [AUTO LOOP] control to set the length for loop playback in number of beats.

2 Press the [AUTO LOOP] control to start loop playback.

! The length of the loop can be changed by turning the [AUTO LOOP]

control during loop playback.

! When the [AUTO LOOP] control is pressed during loop playback,

loop playback is canceled.

Using the EFFECT function

Separate audio effects can be applied to the respective decks.

1 Turn an effect parameter control while pressing the [SHIFT] button to select the effect type.

2 Press an effect parameter button.

3 Turn the effect parameter controls to adjust the parameters of the respective effects.

Switching the jog dials’ illumination mode

This unit is equipped with two types of illumination modes for the jog dials.

Press the [VINYL (PULSE MODE)] button while pressing the [SHIFT] button to switch the illumination mode.

— Pulse Mode Active: The offset of the beat grid is indicated by the

white illumination of the jog dials. The illumination is brightest for the master deck and decks for which the beat grid matches. The jog dials’ illumination also lights in association with the operation of the [FILTER] control.

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List of MIDI Messages

With TRAKTOR 2, MIDI messages for assigning TRAKTOR 2 functions to to MIDI are expressed “Note1 + English scale2” or “CC3 + control number”. On the table below, the MIDI messages output from this unit’s buttons and controls are indicated in the same way as in TRAKTOR 2.

1 “Note” is a MIDI term used when pressing or releasing notes on a piano or other keyboard. 2 The English scale indicates the tones using letters C, D, E, F, G, A and B and “#” indicating halftones. 3 “CC” is the abbreviation of “control change”. A control change is a type of MIDI signal used to transmit various types of control information, such as

timbre, volume, etc.

On this unit, values from 0 to 127 are output as CC mainly when controls and faders are operated. CC are also output when certain buttons are

operated.

! When operated while pressing the [SHIFT] button, the code for when the [SHIFT] button is on is set. ! MIDI messages cannot be assigned to the [SHIFT] button.

With this unit, the various sections are connected to the MIDI channels shown below.

MIDI channel

Deck A 1

Deck B 2

Deck C 3

Deck D 4

Effect A/C 5

Effect B/D 6

Browser, mixer, global section 7

Sample slot 1 8

Sample slot 2 9

Sample slot 3 10

Sample slot 4 11

We do not recommend using MIDI channels 12 and 13.

1 Browser

SW Name Deck type

Rotary selector (turn)

Rotary selector (press)

LOAD button (deck A)

LOAD button (deck B)

LOAD button (deck C)

LOAD button (deck D)

LOAD button

1 Only sent if slot is empty.

TRACK/SAMPLE

TRACK

SAMPLE

MIDI message (this unit to computer)

When SHIFT button is off When SHIFT button is on

Ch CC/Note Number Ch CC/Note Number

07

08, 09, 10, 11

CC

Note

64 07

F4 07

A#4 07

B4 07

C5 07

C#5 07

A#5 — — —

D6 — — —

F#6 — — —

A#6 — — —

CC

Note

Difference count value from when previously

100

F#4 OFF=0, ON=127

E6 OFF=0, ON=127

F6 OFF=0, ON=127

F#6 OFF=0, ON=127

G6 OFF=0, ON=127

operated

! Turn clockwise: 1 – (max) 30 ! Turn counterclockwise: 127 – (min) 98

OFF=0, ON=127

Notes

1

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2 Deck

SW Name

f button

CUE button

IN button

OUT button

AUTO LOOP control (turn)

AUTO LOOP control (turned

clockwise)

AUTO LOOP control (turned counterclockwise)

AUTO LOOP control (press)

DECK button

HOT CUE/DELETE 1 button

HOT CUE/DELETE 2 button

HOT CUE/DELETE 3 button

HOT CUE/DELETE 4 button

KEYLOCK (TEMPO RANGE)

button

VINYL (PULSE MODE) button

Deck

type

TRACK

SAMPLE

TRACK

SAMPLE

TRACK

SAMPLE

TRACK

SAMPLE

TRACK

SAMPLE

TRACK

SAMPLE

TRACK/ SAMPLE

TRACK

SAMPLE

TRACK

SAMPLE

TRACK

SAMPLE

TRACK

SAMPLE

TRACK

SAMPLE

TRACK

MIDI message (this unit to computer)

When SHIFT button is off When SHIFT button is on

Ch CC/Note Number Ch CC/Note Number

10, 11

Note

CC

Note

B1 01, 02, 03, 04

A#0 08, 09, 10, 11

B0 08, 09, 10, 11

C1 08, 09, 10, 11

C#1 08, 09, 10, 11

D9 — — — OFF=0, ON=127

C0 01, 02, 03, 04

A#4 08, 09, 10, 11

C5 08, 09, 10, 11

D5 08, 09, 10, 11

E5 08, 09, 10, 11

E0 01, 02, 03, 04

C4 08, 09, 10, 11

C#4 08, 09, 10, 11

D4 08, 09, 10, 11

D#4 08, 09, 10, 11

F0 01, 02, 03, 04

E7 08, 09, 10, 11

F7 08, 09, 10, 11

F#7 08, 09, 10, 11

G7 08, 09, 10, 11

19 01, 02, 03, 04 79 G5

C3 08, 09, 10, 11

C#3 08, 09, 10, 11

D3 08, 09, 10, 11

D#3 08, 09, 10, 11

E3 08, 09, 10, 11

F3 08, 09, 10, 11

F#3 08, 09, 10, 11

G3 08, 09, 10, 11

G#0 01, 02, 03, 04

G#3 08, 09, 10, 11

A3 08, 09, 10, 11

A#3 08, 09, 10, 11

B3 08, 09, 10, 11

F#8 — — — OFF=0, ON=127

A#2 01, 02, 03, 04

A#4 — — — OFF=0, ON=127

B2 01, 02, 03, 04

C5 — — — OFF=0, ON=127

C3 01, 02, 03, 04

D5 — — — OFF=0, ON=127

C#3 01, 02, 03, 04

E5 — — — OFF=0, ON=127

D1 01, 02, 03, 04

G#1 — — —

A1 — — —

A#1 — — —

B1 — — —

01, 02, 03, 04

08, 09, 10, 11

01, 02, 03, 04

08, 09, 10, 11

01, 02, 03, 04

08, 09, 10, 11

01, 02, 03, 04

08, 09, 10, 11

01, 02, 03, 04

08, 09, 10, 11

01, 02, 03, 04

08, 09, 10, 11

01, 02, 03, 04

08, 09, 10, 11

01, 02, 03, 04

08, 09, 10, 11

01, 02, 03, 04

08, 09, 10, 11

01, 02, 03, 04

08, 09, 10, 11

01, 02, 03, 04

08, 09,

08, 09, 10, 11

— — — — —

Note

CC

Note

B4 OFF=0, ON=127

G#0

A0

D1

D#1

C5 OFF=0, ON=127

E1

F1

F#1

G1

E5 OFF=0, ON=127

F#5

G5

G#5

A5

F5 OFF=0, ON=127

A#7

B7

C8

C#8

68

69

126

127

68

69

126

127

G#5 OFF=0, ON=127

C2

C#2

D2

D#2

B6 OFF=0, ON=127

C7 OFF=0, ON=127

C#7 OFF=0, ON=127

D7 OFF=0, ON=127

D#1

E1

F1

F#1

OFF=0, ON=127

Difference count value from when previously operated

! Turn clockwise: 1 – (max) 30 ! Turn counterclockwise: 127 – (min) 98

Difference count value from when previously operated ! Turn clockwise: 1 – (max) 30

Difference count value from when previously operated ! Turn counterclockwise: 127 – (min) 98

OFF=0, ON=127

Notes

2

3

2

List of MIDI Messages

2

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SW Name

TEMPO slider

SYNC (MASTER) button

Jog dial (when outer section turned)

Jog dial (when top section turned: [VINYL] mode on)

Jog dial (when top section turned: [VINYL] mode off)

Jog dial (when top section pressed: [VINYL] mode on)

Jog dial (when top section pressed: [VINYL] mode off)

SAMPLER 1 button

SAMPLER 2 button

SAMPLER 3 button

SAMPLER 4 button

Deck

type

TRACK

SAMPLE

TRACK

SAMPLE

TRACK

SAMPLE

TRACK

SAMPLE

TRACK

SAMPLE

TRACK

SAMPLE

TRACK

SAMPLE

TRACK

SAMPLE

TRACK

SAMPLE

TRACK

SAMPLE

MIDI message (this unit to computer)

When SHIFT button is off When SHIFT button is on

Ch CC/Note Number Ch CC/Note Number

01, 02, 03, 04

08, 09, 10, 11

01, 02, 03, 04

08, 09, 10, 11

01, 02, 03, 04

08, 09, 10, 11

01, 02, 03, 04

08, 09, 10, 11

01, 02, 03, 04

08, 09, 10, 11

01, 02, 03, 04

08, 09, 10, 11

01, 02, 03, 04

08, 09, 10, 11

01, 02, 03, 04

08, 09, 10, 11

01, 02, 03, 04

08, 09, 10, 11

01, 02, 03, 04

08, 09, 10, 11

CC CC

Note

CC

Note

0 32

01, 02, 03, 04

E6 01, 02, 03, 04

D8 — — —

D#8 — — —

E8 — — —

F8 — — —

33 01, 02, 03, 04

0 — — —

1 — — —

2 — — —

3 — — —

34 01, 02, 03, 04

8 — — —

9 — — —

10 — — —

11 — — —

35 01, 02, 03, 04

12 — — —

13 — — —

14 — — —

15 — — —

F#3 01, 02, 03, 04

E1 — — —

F1 — — —

F#1 — — —

G1 — — —

G3 01, 02, 03, 04

E0 — — —

F#0 — — —

F0 — — —

G0 — — —

C4 01, 02, 03, 04

A#5 08, 09, 10, 11

C6 08, 09, 10, 11

E2 — — — OFF=0, ON=127

D4 01, 02, 03, 04

D6 08, 09, 10, 11

E6 08, 09, 10, 11

F2 — — — OFF=0, ON=127

E4 01, 02, 03, 04

F#6 08, 09, 10, 11

G#6 08, 09, 10, 11

F#2 — — — OFF=0, ON=127

F#4 01, 02, 03, 04

A#6 08, 09, 10, 11

C7 08, 09, 10, 11

G2 — — — OFF=0, ON=127

CC CC

Note

CC

Note

5 37

0–16383 0 at back, 16383 at front

G#6 OFF=0, ON=127

OFF=0, ON=127

Difference count value from when previ-

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39

ously operated

! Turned clockwise: Count up from 64 ! Turned counterclockwise: Count down

from 64

Difference count value from when previously operated

! Turned clockwise: Count up from 64 ! Turned counterclockwise: Count down

from 64

Difference count value from when previously operated

! Turned clockwise: Count up from 64 ! Turned counterclockwise: Count down

from 64

Difference count value from when previously operated

! Turned clockwise: Count up from 64 ! Turned counterclockwise: Count down

from 64

Difference count value from when previously operated

! Turned clockwise: Count up from 64 ! Turned counterclockwise: Count down

from 64

Difference count value from when previously operated

! Turned clockwise: Count up from 64 ! Turned counterclockwise: Count down

from 64

G7 OFF=0, ON=127

OFF=0, ON=127

G7 OFF=0, ON=127

OFF=0, ON=127

C#4 OFF=0, ON=127

B5 OFF=0, ON=127

C#6 OFF=0, ON=127

D#4 OFF=0, ON=127

D#6 OFF=0, ON=127

F6 OFF=0, ON=127

F4 OFF=0, ON=127

G6 OFF=0, ON=127

A6 OFF=0, ON=127

G4 OFF=0, ON=127

B6 OFF=0, ON=127

C#7 OFF=0, ON=127

Notes

2

1

5

1

5

1

5

1

5

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SW Name

SAMPLE VOL control (turn)

SAMPLE VOL control (press)

1 Only sent if slot is empty. 2 Sent to selected slot (Individual Control Mode). 3 Sent when not in the Individual Control Mode. 4 When the [SHIFT] button is pressed, the four MIDI-IN messages are toggled and sent. 5 Only sent during playback in the one-shot mode.

Indicator name

f button

CUE button

IN button

OUT button

DECK button

HOT CUE/DELETE 1 button

HOT CUE/DELETE 2 button

HOT CUE/DELETE 3 button

HOT CUE/DELETE 4 button

KEYLOCK (TEMPO RANGE)

button

VINYL (PULSE MODE) button

SYNC (MASTER) button

SAMPLER 1 button

SAMPLER 2 button

SAMPLER 3 button

SAMPLER 4 button

Deck

type

TRACK

SAMPLE

TRACK

SAMPLE

Deck

type

TRACK

TRACK/ SAMPLE

TRACK

SAMPLE

TRACK

When SHIFT button is off When SHIFT button is on

Ch CC/Note Number Ch CC/Note Number

01, 02, 03, 04

08, 09, 10, 11

01, 02, 03, 04

08, 09, 10, 11

When SHIFT button is off When SHIFT button is on

Ch CC/Note Number Ch CC/Note Number

01, 02, 03, 04

— — — — —

01, 02, 03, 04

08, 09, 10, 11

01, 02, 03, 04

MIDI message (this unit to computer)

CC

Note

68 01, 02, 03, 04

98 08, 09, 10, 11

99 08, 09, 10, 11

100 08, 09, 10, 11

101 08, 09, 10, 11

A4 01, 02, 03, 04

F#7 08, 09, 10, 11

G7 08, 09, 10, 11

G#7 08, 09, 10, 11

A7 08, 09, 10, 11

MIDI message (computer to this unit)

Note

B1 01, 02, 03, 04

C0 01, 02, 03, 04

E0 01, 02, 03, 04

F0 01, 02, 03, 04

F#8 — — —

A#2 01, 02, 03, 04

B2 01, 02, 03, 04

C3 01, 02, 03, 04

C#3 01, 02, 03, 04

D1 01, 02, 03, 04

E6 01, 02, 03, 04

D8 — — — Red Off = 0, lit = 127

C4 01, 02, 03, 04

D4 01, 02, 03, 04

E4 01, 02, 03, 04

F#4 01, 02, 03, 04

CC

Note

Difference count value from when previ-

73

114

115

116

117

D5 OFF=0, ON=127

A#8

B8

C9

C#9

Note

ously operated

! Turn clockwise: 1 – (max) 30 ! Turn counterclockwise: 127 – (min) 98

Difference count value from when previously operated

! Turn clockwise: 1 – (max) 30 ! Turn counterclockwise: 127 – (min) 98

OFF=0, ON=127

B4 Red Off = 0, lit = 127

C5 Red Off = 0, lit = 127

E5 Red Off = 0, lit = 127

F5 Red Off = 0, lit = 127

B6 Red Off = 0, lit = 127

C7 Red Off = 0, lit = 127

C#7 Red Off = 0, lit = 127

D7 Red Off = 0, lit = 127

D#1 Red Off = 0, lit = 127

G#6 Red Off = 0, lit = 127

C#4 Red Off = 0, lit = 127

D#4 Red Off = 0, lit = 127

F4 Red Off = 0, lit = 127

G4 Red Off = 0, lit = 127

2

Indicator

color

Decks A/B – red, decks C/D – orange

Notes

List of MIDI Messages

Notes

Off = 0, lit = 127

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3 Mixer

SW Name

MASTER VOL control 07

AUX/MIC VOL control 07

Deck A 07

Deck B 07

GAIN control

Deck C 07

Deck D 07

FUNCTION (REC) button 07

HEADPHONES MIX control 07

HEADPHONES VOL control 07

Deck A 07

Deck B 07

EQ [HI] control

Deck C 07

Deck D 07

Deck A 07

Deck B 07

EQ [MID] control

Deck C 07

Deck D 07

Deck A 07

Deck B 07

EQ [LOW] control

Deck C 07

Deck D 07

Deck A 07

CUE button)

(Headphones cue

Deck B 07

Deck C 07

Deck D 07

MIDI message (this unit to computer)

When SHIFT button is off When SHIFT button is on

Ch CC/Note Number Ch CC/Note Number

CC CC

Note

CC CC

Note

0 32

20 52

3 35

4 36

5 37

6 38

F7 07

1 33

2 34

7 39

8 40

9 41

10 42

11 43

12 44

13 45

14 46

15 47

16 48

17 49

18 50

C6 — — — OFF=0, ON=127

C#6 — — — OFF=0, ON=127

D6 — — — OFF=0, ON=127

D#6 — — — OFF=0, ON=127

———

—

Note

—

— —

F#7 OFF=0, ON=127

— —

Notes

0–16383 When turned fully counterclockwise: 0 / When turned fully clockwise: 16383

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SW Name

Deck A 07

Deck B 07

Channel fader

Deck C 07

Deck D 07

Crossfader 07

MIDI message (this unit to computer)

When SHIFT button is off When SHIFT button is on

Ch CC/Note Number Ch CC/Note Number

CC CC

19 51

21 53

23 55

25 57

31 63

———

—

— —

Notes

0–16383 When turned fully counterclockwise: 0 / When turned fully clockwise: 16383

0–16383 0 at left side, 16383 at right side

Indicator name

FUNCTION (REC) button 07

Deck A 07

CUE

(Headphones cue button)

Deck B 07

Deck C 07

Deck D 07

4 Effect

SW Name

Group

CONTROL dial

Single

Group

Effect parameter control 1

Single

Group

Effect parameter control 2

Single

MIDI message (computer to this unit)

When SHIFT button is off When SHIFT button is on

Ch CC/Note Number Ch CC/Note Number

Note

F7 07

C6 — — — Red Off = 0, lit = 127

C#6 — — — Red Off = 0, lit = 127

D6 — — — Red Off = 0, lit = 127

D#6 — — — Red Off = 0, lit = 127

Note

F#7 Red Off = 0, lit = 127

MIDI message (this unit to computer)

When SHIFT button is off When SHIFT button is on

Ch CC/Note Number Ch CC/Note Number

CC

05

CC

06

CC

05

CC

06

CC

05

CC

06

CC

05

CC

06

CC

05

CC

06

CC

05

CC

06

CC

0 32

8 40

2 34

10 42

4 36

12 44

CC

05

CC

06

CC

05

CC

06

CC

05

CC

06

CC

05

CC

06

CC

05

CC

06

CC

05

CC

06

CC

16 48

24 56

18 50

26 58

20 52

28 60

Indicator

color

Notes

0–16383 When turned fully counterclockwise: 0 / When turned fully clockwise: 16383

List of MIDI Messages

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SW Name

Effect parameter control 3

FILTER control

FX ON button

Effect parameter button 1

Effect parameter button 2

Effect parameter button 3

FX1 button

FX2 button

Group

Single

Deck A 07

Deck B 07

Deck C 07

Deck D 07

Group

Single

Group

Single

Group

Single

Group

Single

Deck A 07

Deck B 07

Deck C 07

Deck D 07

Deck A 07

Deck B 07

Deck C 07

Deck D 07

MIDI message (this unit to computer)

When SHIFT button is off When SHIFT button is on

Ch CC/Note Number Ch CC/Note Number

CC

05

CC

06

CC

05

CC

06

CC

CC CC

Note

CC CC

Note

CC CC

Note

CC CC

Note

05

Note

06

Note

05

Note

06

Note

05

Note

06

Note

05

Note

06

Note

05

Note

06

Note

05

Note

06

Note

05

Note

06

Note

05

Note

06

Note

6 38

14 46

27 59

G#8 — — —

28 60

A8 — — —

29 61

A#8 — — —

30 62

B8 — — —

G4 05

G4 06

D5 05

D5 06

B4 05

B4 06

D#5 05

D#5 06

C5 05

C5 06

E5 05

E5 06

C#5 05

C#5 06

F5 05

F5 06

E5 — — — OFF=0, ON=127

F5 — — — OFF=0, ON=127

F#5 — — — OFF=0, ON=127

G5 — — — OFF=0, ON=127

G#5 — — — OFF=0, ON=127

A5 — — — OFF=0, ON=127

A#5 — — — OFF=0, ON=127

B5 — — — OFF=0, ON=127

05

06

05

06

———

CC CC

—

Note

22 54

30 62

— —

E4 OFF=0, ON=127

F#7 OFF=0, ON=127

D#7 OFF=0, ON=127

G7 OFF=0, ON=127

E7 OFF=0, ON=127

G#7 OFF=0, ON=127

F7 OFF=0, ON=127

A7 OFF=0, ON=127

Notes

0–16383 When turned fully counterclockwise: 0 / When turned fully clockwise: 16383

Other than at center position: Note On sent At center position: Note Off sent

0–16383 When turned fully counterclockwise: 0 / When turned fully clockwise: 16383

Other than at center position: Note On sent At center position: Note Off sent

0–16383 When turned fully counterclockwise: 0 / When turned fully clockwise: 16383

Other than at center position: Note On sent At center position: Note Off sent

0–16383 When turned fully counterclockwise: 0 / When turned fully clockwise: 16383

Other than at center position: Note On sent At center position: Note Off sent

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Indicator name

FX ON button

Effect parameter button 1

Effect parameter button 2

Effect parameter button 3

FX1 button

FX2 button

Group

Single

Group

Single

Group

Single

Group

Single

Deck A 07

Deck B 07

Deck C 07

Deck D 07

Deck A 07

Deck B 07

Deck C 07

Deck D 07

MIDI message (computer to this unit)

When SHIFT button is off When SHIFT button is on

Ch CC/Note Number Ch CC/Note Number

Note

05

Note

06

Note

05

Note

06

Note

05

Note

06

Note

05

Note

06

Note

05

Note

06

Note

05

Note

06

Note

05

Note

06

Note

05

Note

06

Note

G4 05

G4 06

D5 05

D5 06

B4 05

B4 06

D#5 05

D#5 06

C5 05

C5 06

E5 05

E5 06

C#5 05

C#5 06

F5 05

F5 06

E5 — — — Red Off = 0, lit = 127

F5 — — — Red Off = 0, lit = 127

F#5 — — — Red Off = 0, lit = 127

G5 — — — Red Off = 0, lit = 127

G#5 — — — Red Off = 0, lit = 127

A5 — — — Red Off = 0, lit = 127

A#5 — — — Red Off = 0, lit = 127

B5 — — — Red Off = 0, lit = 127

Note

E4 Red Off = 0, lit = 127

F#7 Red Off = 0, lit = 127

D#7 Red Off = 0, lit = 127

G7 Red Off = 0, lit = 127

E7 Red Off = 0, lit = 127

G#7 Red Off = 0, lit = 127

F7 Red Off = 0, lit = 127

A7 Red Off = 0, lit = 127

Indicator

color

Notes

List of MIDI Messages

5 Loop recorder

SW Name

F1 control 07

F2 button 07

F3 button

1 Sent when the loop recorder is stopped. 2 Sent when the loop recorder is playing.

Indicator name

F2 button 07

F3 button 07

07

MIDI message (this unit to computer)

When SHIFT button is off When SHIFT button is on

Ch CC/Note Number Ch CC/Note Number

CC CC

Note

22 54

A7 07

B7 07

— —

07

— —

Note

— —

A#7 OFF=0, ON=127

C8 OFF=0, ON=127

C#8 OFF=0, ON=127

MIDI message (computer to this unit)

When SHIFT button is off When SHIFT button is on

Ch CC/Note Number Ch CC/Note Number

Note

A7 07

B7 07

Note

A#7 Red Off = 0, lit = 127

C8 Red Off = 0, lit = 127

Notes

0–16383 When turned fully counterclockwise: 0 / When turned fully clockwise: 16383

1

2

Indicator

color

Notes

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Additional information

Troubleshooting

! Incorrect operation is often mistaken for trouble or malfunction. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, check the points

below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Inspect the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified after checking the items below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.

! This unit may not operate properly due to static electricity or other external influences. In this case, proper operation may be restored by turning the

power off, waiting 1 minute, then turning the power back on.

Problem Check Remedy

This unit is not recognized. Is the [ON/OFF] switch for power supply set to

Positions of controls and sliders on this unit and TRAKTOR LE 2 differ.

Music files cannot be played. Are the music files damaged? Play music files that are not damaged.

Distorted sound. Is the [GAIN] control set to the proper position? Adjust the [GAIN] control while watching the level meter in TRAKTOR LE 2.

Sound being played is interrupted when using DJ software.

Sound of an external device or microphone cannot be output.

Volume of headphones is low. Is [DECK] button [A], [B], [C] or [D] flashing? The unit is operating in the emergency mode (with limited functions). Check your

No sound is produced. Is the included USB cable properly connected? Connect the computer and this unit directly using the included USB cable. USB

[SYNC] function does not work properly.

Sound is interrupted when the ASIO driver is set.

Operation buttons do not work. Are you using TRAKTOR LE 2? With TRAKTOR LE

[ON]?

Is the included USB cable properly connected? Connect the included USB cable properly. (page 13)

Are you using a USB hub? USB hubs cannot be used. Connect the computer and this unit directly using

—

Was TRAKTOR LE 2 launched before this unit was completed started up?

Is the ASIO driver installed? When using Windows, the ASIO driver must be installed. (page 6)

— When controls and sliders on this unit are moved, the controls and slides on

Is the audio level being input to the [AUX IN] and [MIC] terminals set to a suitable level?

Are the [MASTER OUT 1] terminals set to unbalanced output with a monaural cable?

Is the computer connected to this unit connected to an AC power supply?

Is the driver software’s buffer size appropriate? Set the driver software’s buffer size appropriately. (page 6)

Is the [AUX, MIC] selector switch set to the proper position?

Is this unit’s volume set appropriately? Set the respective [AUX IN] and [MIC] terminals’ dedicated [VOL] controls

Is TRAKTOR 2 properly set?

Are terminals or plugs dirty? Wipe any dirt off terminals and plugs before connecting.

Is the driver software properly set? Set the driver software properly. (page 6)

Are the connected components and amplifiers properly set?

Is this unit’s volume set appropriately? Set the channel faders, crossfader and master volume appropriately. (page 19)

Have the music files been properly analyzed? If the results of analysis of the music files are not correct, edit the beat grid

Has the ASIO driver been set with TRAKTOR LE 2 running?

2, some buttons cannot be operated. (page 9)

Set the [ON/OFF] switch for power supply to [ON].

the included USB cable. (page 13)

When using Windows, press the TRAKTOR LE 2 and check that [Pioneer DDJ ASIO] is set at [Audio Setup]. (page 11)

When using Mac OS X, press the TRAKTOR LE 2 and check that [PIONEER DDJ-ERGO] is set at [Audio Setup]. (page 11)

Quit TRAKTOR LE 2 and turn off this unit’s power. Turn this unit’s power back on, check that the startup illumination has completed, then launch TRAKTOR LE 2.

TRAKTOR LE 2 are synchronized.

Set the audio level input to the terminals to a suitable level for the connected devices.

With an unbalanced output, the sound will be distorted unless the output is set to a suitable level. Use the [MASTER VOL] control to set the output to a suitable level.

When using a notebook computer on battery power, the power management system may set the battery energy saving mode, decreasing the CPU’s clock frequency. If this happens, noise may be generated and operation may become slower. Connect the computer to which this unit is to be connected to an AC power supply.

Set the [AUX, MIC] selector switch to the proper position for the device whose sound is to be output. (page 20)

appropriately. (page 20)

Press the TRAKTOR LE 2 [ [DDJ-ERGO AUX/MIC] is set at [Input Aux] on the [Input Routing] screen. (page 11)

computer or headphones. (Page 12)

hubs cannot be used. (page 13)

Set the external input selection and volume on the components and amplifiers properly.

manually.

Set the ASIO driver before launching TRAKTOR LE 2. (page 6)

The buttons can be used when you upgrade to TRAKTOR PRO 2 (for a fee).

] icon ([Preferences] button) and check that

icon ([Preferences] button)

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Using as a controller for other DJ software

This unit also outputs the operating data for the buttons and dials in MIDI format. If you connect a computer with a built-in MIDI-compatible DJ software via a USB cable, you can operate the DJ software on this unit. The sound of music files being played on the computer can also be output from the DDJ-ERGO-K. To use as a controller for other DJ software, first make the DJ software’s audio and MIDI related settings. For details, see your DJ software’s operating instructions.

About trademarks and registered trademarks

! Pioneer is a registered trademark of PIONEER CORPORATION. ! Microsoft®, Windows Vista®, Windows® and Internet Explorer® are

either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

! Apple, Macintosh, Mac OS, Safari, iTunes, and Finder are trade-

marks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

! Intel, Intel Core, and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation in

the U.S. and other countries.

! AMD Athlon is a trademark of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. ! ASIO is a trademark of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH. ! TRAKTOR is a registered trademark of Native Instruments.

The names of companies and products mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.

This product has been licensed for nonprofit use. This product has not been licensed for commercial purposes (for profit-making use), such as broadcasting (terrestrial, satellite, cable or other types of broadcasting), streaming on the Internet, Intranet (a corporate network) or other types of networks or distributing of electronic information (online digital music distribution service). You need to acquire the corresponding licenses for such uses. For details, see http://www.mp3licensing.com.

Cautions on copyrights

Recordings you have made are for your personal enjoyment and according to copyright laws may not be used without the consent of the copyright holder. ! Music recorded from CDs, etc., is protected by the copyright laws of

individual countries and by international treaties. It is the full responsibility of the person who has recorded the music to ensure that it is used legally.

! When handling music downloaded from the Internet, etc., it is the

full responsibility of the person who has downloaded the music to ensure that it is used in accordance with the contract concluded with the download site.

Input impedance

AUX ................................................................................................. 24 kW

MIC .................................................................................................. 11 kW

Output impedance

MASTER OUT 1 .................................................................... 1 kW or less

MASTER OUT 2 .................................................................... 1 kW or less

PHONES ................................................................................ 10 W or less

Input / Output terminals

USB terminal

B type...........................................................................................1 set

MASTER OUT 1 output terminal

TRS phone jack (Ø 6.3 mm) .......................................................1 set

MASTER OUT 2 output terminal

RCA pin jacks..............................................................................1 set

PHONES output terminal

Stereo phone jack (Ø 6.3 mm) ................................................... 1 set

Stereo mini phone jack (Ø 3.5 mm) ........................................... 1 set

AUX input terminal

RCA pin jacks..............................................................................1 set

MIC input terminal

Phone jack (Ø 6.3 mm) ............................................................... 1 set

— For improvement purposes, specifications and design of this unit

and the included software are subject to change without notice.

Additional information

Specifications

General – Main Unit

Power supply ........................................................................................DC 5 V

Power consumption ........................................................................... 500 mA

Main unit weight .......................................................................2.9 kg (6.4 lb)

Max. dimensions .............. 554.8 mm (W) × 103.2 mm (H) × 279.8 mm (D)

(21.8 in. (W) × 4.1 in. (H) × 11 in. (D))

Tolerable operating temperature ......... +5 °C to +35 °C (+41 °F to +95 °F)

Tolerable operating humidity ...................... 5 % to 85 % (no condensation)

Audio Section

Rated output level

MASTER OUT 1 ......................................................................... 4.2 Vrms

MASTER OUT 2 ......................................................................... 2.1 Vrms

Total harmonic distortion

MASTER OUT 1 ...........................................................................0.006 %

MASTER OUT 2 ...........................................................................0.006 %

Frequency characteristic

MASTER OUT 1 .............................................................. 20 Hz to 20 kHz

MASTER OUT 2 .............................................................. 20 Hz to 20 kHz

S/N ratio (when playing on computer)

MASTER OUT 1 ................................................ 101 dB (at rated output)

MASTER OUT 2 ................................................ 101 dB (at rated output)

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Pioneer DDJ-ERGO-K User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Before start

Features

System setup example

What’s in the box

Using the LAPTOP DOCK

Using with the feet removed

Before you start

About the driver software (Windows)

About the TRAKTOR LE 2 software

Launching TRAKTOR 2

Performing product activation

Updating the TRAKTOR 2 software

Initial settings

Connections

Names of terminals

Connecting the input/output terminals

Part names and functions

Control panel

1 Browser

2 Deck

3 Mixer

4 Effect

5 Loop recorder

Basic Operation

Starting the system

Outputting sound

Loading tracks and playing them

Mixing

Inputting the sound of an external device or microphone

Quitting the system

Advanced Operation

Using the CUE function

Using the LOOP function

Using the EFFECT function

Switching the jog dials’ illumination mode

List of MIDI Messages

1 Browser

2 Deck

3 Mixer

4 Effect

5 Loop recorder

Additional information

Troubleshooting

Using as a controller for other DJ software

About trademarks and registered trademarks

Cautions on copyrights

Specifications