Pioneer DDJ-RB User Manual
DJ controller
DDJ-RB
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Operating Instructions
Contents
How to read this manual
! Thank you for buying this Pioneer DJ product.
Be sure to read both this manual and the Operating Instructions (Quick Start
Guide). Both contain important information that you should understand before
using this unit.
For instructions on obtaining the rekordbox Manual, see Viewing the manual
(p.3).
! In this manual, names of menus displayed on the product and on the computer
screen, as well as names of buttons and terminals, etc., are indicated within
brackets. (e.g. [File], [CUE] button, [PHONES] output terminal)
! Please note that the screens and specifications of the software described in this
manual as well as the external appearance and specifications of the hardware
are currently under development and may differ from the final specifications.
! Please note that depending on the operating system version, web browser
settings, etc., operation may differ from the procedures described in this
manual.
! Please note that the language on the screens of the software described in this
guide may differ from the language on your screens.
This manual consists mainly of explanations of functions of this unit as hardware.
For detailed instructions on operating rekordbox dj, see the rekordbox Manual.
Before start
Features .............................................................................................................................3
What’s in the box ..............................................................................................................3
Viewing the manual ..........................................................................................................3
About rekordbox ...............................................................................................................3
Installing the software
Before installing the software ..........................................................................................4
Downloading rekordbox ...................................................................................................4
Installing rekordbox ..........................................................................................................4
Parts names and functions
Top panel ...........................................................................................................................5
Rear panel .........................................................................................................................8
Front panel ........................................................................................................................8
Connections
Connecting output terminals ..........................................................................................9
Connecting your computer to the unit ...........................................................................9
Basic Operation
Starting rekordbox ..........................................................................................................10
Preparing rekordbox .......................................................................................................10
Adding audio tracks into [Collection] ...........................................................................11
Loading an audio track into a deck of the unit .............................................................11
Playing a track .................................................................................................................11
Closing rekordbox ...........................................................................................................12
Advanced Operation
Using the performance pads .........................................................................................13
Using the slip mode ........................................................................................................15
Using the fader start function........................................................................................15
Analyzing tracks ..............................................................................................................16
Using beat FX ..................................................................................................................16
Using recording functions .............................................................................................16
Using a microphone .......................................................................................................16
Changing the settings
Launching utilities mode ...............................................................................................17
Utilities modes ................................................................................................................17
Changing the settings on rekordbox .............................................................................17
About the driver software and the setting utility software ..........................................18
Additional information
Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................................19
Using as a controller for other DJ software ..................................................................21
About trademarks and registered trademarks ............................................................22
Cautions on copyrights ..................................................................................................22
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Before start
Before start
Features
This unit is an intuitive DJ controller designed specifically for controlling the various
functions of our DJ software, “rekordbox dj” (free). The unit has various control
interfaces, such as the “BIG JOB,” “PERFORMANCE PADS,” and “2-CHANNEL
MIXER,” which were incorporated from the design concept of our professional DJ
products. It also allows the DJ to improvise freely, thanks to the highly responsive
performance of the tuner when combining tracks with “rekordbox dj.” Using other
interfaces, designed specifically for controlling “BEAT FX” and “LOOP,” original
arrangements can be added to the music being played back. Furthermore, the
aluminum jog plate gives the unit a high-quality appearance, perfect for a variety of
scenes, such as events, house parties, etc.
PERFORMANCE PADS
Eight “PERFORMANCE PADS,” large rubber pads used to operate functions such as
HOT CUE, PAD FX, and SAMPLER on rekordbox, are positioned on each operating
deck. Music can be arranged by simply interacting with these pads, such as by
tapping or thrumming them.
BIG JOG
The unit is equipped with the “BIG JOG,” which has the optimal size and functional
capacity for manually fast-forwarding, rewinding and scratching. By using this
HID as a means to communicate with rekordbox, operating information from the
jog is sent to the computer accurately and with little delay. Also, a DJ can perform
scratching the same way that they would with an analog record.
2-CHANNEL MIXER
The unit includes a “2-CHANNEL MIXER,” whose operating panel layout was
adopted from the Pioneer DJM series, a world standard design for DJ mixers. The
unit has a “TRIM” control on each channel and a channel level meter located in the
center of the mixer unit, so a DJ can see the input volume levels quickly and can
make adjustments. Also, the unit has a “MANUAL FILTER” control for each channel,
so the DJ can immediately initiate drastic changes to a track with one operation
when mixing or arranging tracks.
BEAT FX
The unit has an interface for “BEAT EFFECT,” which can add an effect that coincides
with the tempo of the track being played. This function allows a DJ to add new
accents to a track, and can be used as a sound effect for mixing tracks.
PROFESSIONAL QUALITY DESIGN
This unit is large compared to other models in the same price bracket. The jog plate
is made of aluminum, just like top-ranked models, and the surface is treated with a
hairline finish, so that the unit has a strong design presence.
rekordbox dj
This unit comes with a license key for “rekordbox dj,” adding DJ performance
functions to rekordbox. After activating “rekordbox dj” via the license key, you can
enjoy not only the fundamentals of being a DJ, such as scratching and mixing,
but also various functions of “rekordbox dj,” such as “HOT CUE,” “SAMPLER,” and
effects. Furthermore, all of the buttons and controls on this unit correspond with
individual functions of “rekordbox dj” in a plug-and-play capacity, so you can enjoy
being a DJ immediately after connecting to your computer.
What’s in the box
! USB cable
! Warranty (for some regions)
! Operating Instructions (Quick Start Guide)
! License key card for “rekordbox dj”
The included warranty is for the European region.
— For the North American region, the corresponding information is provided
on the last page of both the English and French versions of the “Operating
Instructions (Quick Start Guide).”
— For the Japanese region, the corresponding information is provided on the
back cover of the “Operating Instructions (Quick Start Guide).”
Note
Please keep the license key because it cannot be provided again.
Viewing the manual
A manual may be made of the PDF format file. To view a PDF file, installing
Adobe® Reader® is required.
Viewing the “rekordbox” manual
1 Launch a web browser on the computer and access the
“rekordbox.com”.
http://rekordbox.com/
2 Click [Support].
3 Click [Manual].
4 Click the desired language from the list.
! For information and services for “rekordbox,” refer to the “rekordbox.com” above.
About rekordbox
! rekordbox is comprehensive software which can manage audio tracks and make
DJ performances.
! “rekordbox dj” is the DJ performance function of rekordbox. You can use this
function after entering the license key which is shown on the supplied license
key card for “rekordbox dj.”
Minimum operating environment
Supported operating systems CPU and required memory
Mac OS X: 10.11/10.10/10.9
(latest updated)
Windows: Windows 10/Windows 8.1/
Windows 7 (latest service pack)
Others
USB port
Display resolution Resolution of 1 280 x 768 or greater
Internet connection
! For information on the latest system requirements, compatibility, and supported
operating systems of rekordbox, see [System Requirements] on the rekordbox.
com site below.
http://rekordbox.com
! Operation is not guaranteed on all computers, even if all the required operating
environment conditions indicated here are fulfilled.
! 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 rekordbox.
! Use of the Internet requires a separate contract with a provider offering Internet
services and payment of provider fees.
! Operating System support assumes you are using the latest point release for
that version.
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Intel
processor Core™ i3/i5/i7, Intel® processor Core™
2 Duo
4 GB or more of RAM
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Intel
processor Core™ i3/i5/i7, Intel® processor Core™
2 Duo
4 GB or more of RAM
A USB 2.0 port is required to connect the computer with
this unit.
An Internet connection is required for registering the
rekordbox user account and downloading the software.
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Installing the software
If you are installing rekordbox for the first time or are upgrading from rekordbox 3 or earlier, use the following procedures.
If you have installed rekordbox 4 already, update it to the latest version.
Before installing the software
The rekordbox software is not included.
Access “rekordbox.com” for the rekordbox software, and download the software.
http://rekordbox.com/
! 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.
! If you have installed rekordbox 4 already, update it to the latest version to use
rekordbox dj.
Downloading rekordbox
1 Access “rekordbox.com”.
http://rekordbox.com/en/store/
! The site is subject to change without notice.
2 After reading the Get Started guide, click [Free To
Download].
3 Read the terms of the software license agreement
carefully, and then mark the [Agree] checkbox to continue.
After marking the checkbox, click [Download] to start downloading rekordbox.
4 Click [Download].
Downloading rekordbox will be started.
4 When the screen for completing the installation appears,
click [Close] to end the installation.
Installing (Windows)
! Log into your computer as administrator before starting the installation.
1 Unzip the downloaded rekordbox software file.
2 Double-click the unzipped software file, and then start the
installer.
3 Read the terms of the license agreement carefully, and if
you agree, select [Agree], then click [Next].
Installing rekordbox
Depending on the Operating System (OS) of your computer, procedures differ.
Do not connect the unit to your computer until the installation has completed.
! If a program is opened on your computer, close it.
Installing (Mac OS X)
1 Unzip the downloaded rekordbox software file.
2 Double-click the unzipped software file, and then start the
installer.
3 Read the terms of the license agreement carefully, and
then click [Agree] to continue.
! If you do not agree to the contents of the license agreement, click [Cancel] to
cancel the installation.
After specifying the destination, the installation will be started.
When the installation is finished, a completion message will be displayed.
4 Click [Finish] to complete the installation.
! If you do not agree to the contents of the license agreement, click [Disagree] to
cancel the installation.
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Part names and functions
Top panel
Connections and part names
1 Browser section
Selects tracks, and then load them to each deck.
2 Deck sections
Control two decks. There are controls and buttons on the left side to control deck 1 and the right side to control deck 2.
3 Mixer section
Control the level adjustment for each channel, track mixing, etc.
4 Effect sections
Control two effect units (FX1 and FX2). There are controls and buttons on the left side to control deck 1 and the right side to control deck 2. Also, you can select a channel
to be added effects.
! For more details, refer to the rekordbox Manual.
Browser section
2 Rotary selector
Turn:
Moves up or down the cursor in the tree view or track list.
[SHIFT] + turn:
Enlarges or shrinks the enlarged waveform display of rekordbox dj.
Turn right to enlarge, or turn left to shrink.
1 LOAD button
The selected tracks are loaded to the respective decks.
! When the [LOAD] button is pressed twice, the tracks loaded in the selected
deck on the opposite side are loaded into the deck whose [LOAD] button was
pressed. When this is done while a track is playing, the track is played from
the same position. (Instant Doubles)
[SHIFT] + press:
The track list is sorted when one of the [LOAD] buttons is pressed.
! It is sorted by BPM on the channel 1, and sorted by artists on the channel 2.
Press:
Moves the cursor between the tree view and track list each time the rotary
selector is pressed.
! When the playlist palette is displayed, the cursor moves between playlists in
addition to the tree view and track list.
! The tree view, track list and playlist palette are in the browse section of
rekordbox dj. For each function, see the rekordbox Manual.
[SHIFT] + press:
Moves the cursor between the tree view and track list, or closes the folder.
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Deck section
1 TEMPO slider
Use this to adjust the track playing speed.
2 Jog dial
Turn top:
When the vinyl mode is on, the scratch operation is possible.
When the vinyl mode is off, the pitch bend operation (adjustment of the playing
speed) is possible.
Turn outer section:
The pitch bend operation (adjustment of the playing speed) is possible.
[SHIFT] + Turn top:
Skips the playback position.
3 HOT CUE mode button
Sets pads to the hot cue mode.
[SHIFT] + press:
Sets pads to the beat jump mode.
4 PAD FX 1 mode button
Sets pads to the pad FX mode 1.
[SHIFT] + press:
Sets pads to the pad FX mode 2.
5 SLICER mode button
Sets pads to the slicer mode.
[SHIFT] + press:
Sets pads to the slicer loop mode.
! To cancel the slicer or slicer loop mode, press the [PAD FX 1] mode,
[SAMPLER] mode or [HOT CUE] mode button.
6 SAMPLER mode button
Sets pads to the sampler mode.
[SHIFT] + press:
Sets pads to the velocity sampler mode.
7 Performance pads
Controls the “hot cue”, “pad FX”, “slicer”, “sampler” and other functions.
= Using the performance pads (p. 13 )
8 LOOP OUT button
The loop out point is set, and loop playback begins.
When this button is pressed during loop playback, the loop playback can be
cancelled.
[SHIFT] + press:
Cancels loop playback. (Loop Exit)
After loop playback is canceled, playback returns to the previously set loop in
point and loop playback resumes. (Reloop)
9 LOOP IN button
Sets Loop In Point.
When this button is pressed during loop playback, the loop playback can be
cancelled.
[SHIFT] + press:
The track returns to the set loop in point and loop playback continues.
Press and hold for a second or more:
Turns the auto 4-beat loop on.
a PLAY/PAUSE f button
Use this to play/pause tracks.
b CUE button
Sets, plays and calls out cue points.
! When the [CUE] button is pressed during pause, the cue point is set.
! When the [CUE] button is pressed during playback, the track returns to the
cue point and pauses. (Back Cue)
! When the [CUE] button is pressed and held after the track returns to the cue
point, playback continues as long as the button is pressed. (Cue Sampler)
! When the [PLAY/PAUSE f] button is pressed during Cue Sampler,
playback continues from that point.
[SHIFT] + press:
Returns the playback position to the beginning of the track.
c SYNC button
Synchronizes with the tempos (pitches) and beat grids of the deck set as the
master for synchronization automatically.
[SHIFT] + press:
Sets the deck whose button is pressed as the master deck for synchronization.
d SHIFT button
When another button is pressed while pressing the [SHIFT] button, a different
function is called out.
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Mixer section
1 TRIM control
Adjusts the individual channel output gain.
2 EQ (HI, MID, LOW) controls
Boosts or cuts frequencies for the different channels.
3 FILTER control
Turns on the filter effect for each channel.
When the control is set to the middle position, the original sound outputs.
Effect section
Connections and part names
1 FX ON/OFF button
Turns the beat FX on and off.
[SHIFT] + press:
Switches the types of beat FX.
2 FX BEAT settingc button
Decreases the beat fraction for synchronizing the beat FX effect sound each time
the button is pressed.
[SHIFT] + press:
Sets the beat FX tempo mode to the BPM auto mode. The track’s BPM value is
used as the basis for the effect’s tempo.
3 FX BEAT settingd button
Increases the beat fraction for synchronizing the beat FX effect sound each time
the button is pressed.
[SHIFT] + press:
Sets the beat FX tempo mode to the BPM tap mode. The BPM value used as the
basis for beat FX is calculated by the interval at which the button is tapped.
4 FX LEVEL/DEPTH control
Adjusts the beat FX parameter.
Trun right: A cut-off frequency for the low-pass filter decreases gradually.
Turn left: A cut-off frequency for the high-pass filter increases gradually.
4 MASTER LEVEL control
Adjusts the master sound level output.
5 HEADPHONES LEVEL control
Adjusts the output level from the [PHONES] output terminal.
6 HEADPHONES CUE MASTER select button
Turns on to output the master sound from the headphones.
! Press it again to turn off to output.
[SHIFT] + press:
Turns on or off to display each panel of rekodrdbox.
7 HEADPHONES CUE 1/2 select buttons
Turns on to output sound from the headphones when the button is pressed.
! Press it again to turn off to output.
[SHIFT] + press:
The track’s tempo can be set by tapping the button. (Tap function)
8 Channel Level indicator
Displays the sound level of the respective channels before passing through the
channel faders.
9 Channel fader
Move:
Adjusts the level of audio signals output in each channel.
[SHIFT] + move:
Uses the channel fader start function.
= Using the channel fader start function (p. 15 )
a Crossfader
Outputs the sound assigned with the crossfader assign switch.
[SHIFT] + move:
Uses the crossfader start function.
= Using the crossfader start function (p. 15 )
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