Pioneer DDJ-T1 User Manual

DJ CONTROLLER

DDJ-T1

“TRAKTOR PRO 2”
Settings File Import Guide

Introduction

Pioneer provides a settings le exclusively for the Native Instrument's “TRAKTOR PRO 2” DJ software.
By using this le, the “TRAKTOR PRO 2” sample decks can be controlled with this unit.

• Decks C and D are assigned as the sample decks.

• The settings le does not cover all functions. The user must make other settings as necessary.

• For instructions on using the sample decks and making other settings, see the TRAKTOR 2 operation

manual (“Traktor 2 Application Reference English.pdf”).

• You must upgrade to “TRAKTOR PRO 2” (for a fee) before using the settings le.

• Those who do not plan to use the sample decks do not need to import this le.

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Importing the Settings File

1 Download the Settings le from the Pioneer website:

http://pioneer.jp/support/download/dj/ddj-t1/

Since the download file is in the ZIP compressed format, extract the file before proceeding.
The file may automatically expand depending on your browser, in which case there will be no need for
you to expand it yourself.

• Windows users

Right click the download file and select [Extract All].
After the expansion wizard is displayed, specify the destination folder for the extracted files.

• Macintosh users

Double click the downloaded ZIP file to expand.

After the zip file is extracted, the file “PIONEER_DDJ-T1_V100.tsi” will be extracted.

2 At step 1, save the downloaded “PIONEER_DDJ-T1_V100.tsi” le in the desired location.

Example: Windows > My Documents¥Native Instruments¥Traktor 2.x.x¥Settings

Macintosh > ~/Documents/Native Instruments/Traktor 2.x.x/Settings

3 Open the Preferences window, then click the [Import] button.

Select the “PIONEER_DDJ-T1_V100.tsi” file saved in step 2.

* If there is already a different settings file, the new settings file may not operate properly.

Delete any other settings file before performing this procedure.
For instructions on deleting the settings file, see “Deleting Settings Files” on page 5.

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4 Click the [OK] button.

The HID and MIDI mappings are loaded, and the GUI layout for this settings file is set simultaneously.
Use this settings file with sample decks C and D.

5 Open Controller Manager.

1 At [Device], select [Pro 2 Sample Deck 1 - Pioneer.DDJ-T1], and at [In-Port], select the device

corresponding to the DDJ-T1.

2 At [Device], select [Pro 2 Sample Deck 2 - Generic MIDI], and at [In-Port] and [Out-Port], select the

audio device corresponding to the DDJ-T1.

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Deleting Settings Files

1 Open Controller Manager.

At [Device], select the setting to be deleted, then select [Delete] from [Edit...].

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To Use Decks C and D as Track Decks

1 Using the procedure under “Deleting Settings Files” on page 5, delete the “Pro 2 Sample

Deck 1- Pioneer.DDJ-T1 (XXX_XXXXXXXX, XXX_XXXXXXXX)” and “Pro 2 Sample Deck 2­Generic MIDI (XXXXXX (XXXXXX),XXXXXX (XXXXXX))” sample deck control mappings.

2 Disconnect the DDJ-T1 from the PC/Mac, then reconnect it.

* Problems may arise with TRAKTOR PRO 2 control if the DDJ-T1 is reconnected while TRAKTOR PRO 2

is running.
It is recommended that you reconnect the DDJ-T1 using the following procedure:

Quit TRAKTOR PRO 2.

1

Disconnect the DDJ-T1 from the PC/Mac, then reconnect it.

2

Relaunch TRAKTOR PRO 2.

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3 Click the letter for the deck whose assignment you want to change, then select [Track Deck].

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Operating “TRAKTOR PRO 2” Using This

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Unit's Buttons

The default settings are as follows:

TREE

LOAD

C

HI

FX

C

EQ

10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0

A

GAIN

MINMAX

HI

MINMAX

MID

MINMAX

LOW

MINMAX

FX

12

MASTER

SYNC

A

OFF ON

BROWSE

HEADPH

CH FADER

MAI

VO

MIN

8

MIX

MCUE

VOL

c

MIN

7

b

1
2
3

4
5

6

a

9

ADVANCED

CHAINED

FX1

FUNCTION

IN

IN ADJUST OUT ADJUST

AUTO LOOP

MOVE GRID

SHIFT

CUE

CUE

PLAY/PAUSE

ONOFF

DRY/ WET

SELECT/ BACK112233

MINMAX

OUT

ACTIVE

REV

PHONES

MINMAX MINMAX MIN

NEEDLE SEARCH

MODE SIZE

MOVE

HOT CUE

DELETE 1

MAX

LOWHI

BWD FWD

5263748

KEY

LOCK

0

FWD

DECK

FILTER

TEMPO

A

C

TEMPO
RANGE

LOAD

GAIN

MINMAX

MINMAX

MID

EQ

MINMAX

LOW

MINMAX

12

CUE CUE

SYNCMASTER

OFF ON

When Decks C and D are selected

DDJ-T1 button TRAKTOR PRO 2 function

1
2
3

4
5

SHIFT

4-slot simultaneous

SHIFT

operation

6

7

8

9
a

b

Single slot

operation

* Even when decks A and B are selected, when the [FUNCTION] button is turned on, the sample decks can be operated using the [NEEDLE

SEARCH] pad.

c

OUT (OUT ADJUST) button Slot Size x2

IN (IN ADJUST) button Slot Size /2

ACTIVE button Slot Size Reset

AUTO LOOP (MOVE GRID) control (turn) Slot Volume

AUTO LOOP (MOVE GRID) control (press) Slot Volume (Maximum)

AUTO LOOP (MOVE GRID) control (turn) Slot Filter

+4

AUTO LOOP (MOVE GRID) control (press) Slot Filter On/Off

5

+

Slot Scratch On

Jog dial

Slot Scratch

Slot Tempo Bend
SYNC button Slot Phase Sync
When [FUNCTION] is ON

NEEDLE SERACH pad
PLAY/PAUSE  button

Group Play*

Group Play

CUE button Group Trigger
When [FUNCTION] is ON

NEEDLE SERACH pad

Sample Play*

MOVE PANEL/HOT CUE PANEL
[1]/[5] button
[2]/[6] button
[3]/[7] button

See “About HOT CUE Assignment” below.

[4]/[8] button

About HOT CUE Assignment

Not Load Slot Load

HOT CUE Load from Deck Sample Play

SHIFT + HOT CUE Load from List Sample Trigger

MOVE/DELETE + HOT CUE Delete Slot

•For the various sampler functions, see the TRAKTOR 2 English manual (“Traktor 2 Application Reference
English.pdf”).

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