Pioneer DDJ-WeGO-W User Manual

DJ CONTROLLER

DDJ-WEGO

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Operating Instructions

How to read this manual

In this manual, names of screens and menus displayed on the computer screen, as well as names of buttons and terminals on the product, etc., are indicated within brackets. (e.g.: [RECORD] panel, [CONFIG] menu, [CUE] button, [VINYL] mode, [AUX IN] terminals)

Before start

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

What’s in the box ........................................................................................ 3

Before you start

Installing the software ................................................................................ 4

Connections

Connecting the input/output terminals .................................................... 7

Part names and functions

1 Browser ..................................................................................................... 8

2 Deck .......................................................................................................... 9

3 Mixer ......................................................................................................... 9

Basic Operation

Starting the system ................................................................................... 10

Loading tracks and playing them (rA) ................................................. 11

Using the mixer functions (rB) ............................................................. 11

Adjusting the sound quality ..................................................................... 11

Monitoring sound with headphones (rC) ............................................ 11

Mixing (rB, D) ......................................................................................... 11

Inputting the sound of the microphone .................................................. 11

Quitting the system .................................................................................. 11

Operation (this unit’s features)

JOG FX mode types (rE) ........................................................................ 12

Changing the color of the jog dial’s illumination (rF) ......................... 12

Switching the skin color ........................................................................... 13

Advanced Operation

Using the CUE function (rG) ................................................................. 14

Using the LOOP function (rH) .............................................................. 14

Using the HOT CUE function (rI) ......................................................... 14

Using the SAMPLER function (rI) ........................................................ 14

Operating four decks (rJ) ...................................................................... 15

Operation (other functions)

Analyzing files ........................................................................................... 16

Editing the beat grid ................................................................................. 16

Adjusting the jog dial’s MIDI message sending interval ...................... 17

Adjusting the sensitivity of the jog dial’s touch sensor ......................... 17

Mood lighting mode ................................................................................. 17

Additional information

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................ 18

Using as a controller for other DJ software ............................................ 19

Software end user license agreement .................................................... 19

About trademarks and registered trademarks ...................................... 20

Cautions on copyrights ............................................................................ 20

Before start

Features

This unit is a DJ controller in a compact size enabling DJ performances with dynamic sound and a variety of light effects. It is equipped with a “JOG FX” function for transforming the sound dynamically and a “PULSE CONTROL” function allowing the colors of the lights to be changed in a variety of ways using the multicolor LEDs. Five color variations are provided for the body, letting users select a color matching their interior. In addition, the colors in which the LEDs light can be customized to express the user’s personality. This DJ controller lets users enjoy their DJ lives, with their own tastes and in their own styles.

JOG FX

This unit is equipped with a JOG FX function allowing multiple effects to be controlled simultaneously with the jog dial. The parameters of multiple effects can be controlled through the simple operation of turning the jog dial, so a wide variety of transformations of the sound can be enjoyed. Also, by using in combination with the FX Pulse function, DJ performances can be staged with an extensive array of animations using multicolored lights.

PULSE CONTROL

Thanks to the use of multi-color LEDs installed in JOG dials, the colorful illumination changes in conjunction with DJ operations, adding brilliance to DJ performances. ! Main PULSE CONTROL animations

1 Mix Pulse This indicates the offset in the beats of two tracks by the strength

of the lights. The jog dials’ lights are strongest when the beats are perfectly in sync, and get dimmer as the beats move apart. This lets you check the offset of the beats visually so that the beats and tempos can be matched easily.

2 Launch Pulse When a track is loaded, red light flows toward the jog dial, letting

the user know at a glance that the track has been loaded.

3 FX Pulse The lights on the jog dial move in various ways according to the

effect that is operated, adding excitement to the DJ performance through the movement of the light in addition to the changes in the sound.

VIRTUAL DJ LE

The “Virtual DJ Limited Edition ” DJ software with the Pioneer original interface is included. Major features such as looping, effects, sampling, 4-channel mixing, and video will allow you to enjoy a wide range of DJ performances. In addition, you can select the interface colors according to your taste and preference from many different options.

Compatibility with various DJ software programs

Thanks to the MIDI capability, 4-deck control, sampler and many other features can be controlled by a variety of DJ applications. See the Pioneer support page for the latest information on software compatibility: http://pioneerdj.com/support/

What’s in the box

! VIRTUAL DJ LE software/driver software/operating instructions

CD-ROM

! USB cable ! Read Before Use (Important) ! Quick Start Guide ! Service Center Guide (for Japanese customers) ! Warranty card

Color variations and customizing

The colors in which this unit’s multicolor LEDs light can be customized, and the colors of the interface of the “Virtual DJ Limited Edition” bundled software can also be customized. The colors can be set to your tastes, to suit your current mood or a variety of different situations.

DESIGN

The design concepts of this unit are: solid colors and forms to harmonize your room interiors and a compact size for easy transportation. Additionally, bottom panel can be chosen from five color variations creating a solid impression, making good contrast with round benign forms, a new jog dial highlighting animated illumination with multicolored LEDs provides you with an exciting experience in your DJ performances. Furthermore, the input/output terminals are positioned on the side panel to reduce distance to a laptop computer and supports installation even in small spaces. The compact and sleek design makes the DDJ-WeGO highly portable when carrying along with you.

Before you start

Installing the software

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.

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.

32-bit version

64-bit version

32-bit version

64-bit version

32-bit version

 Before installing the driver software

! First read the Software end user license agreement on page 19

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.

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.

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

 Installing the driver software

1 Turn on the computer’s power.

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

3 When the CD-ROM menu appears, select [Install Driver Software (Pioneer_DDJ_WeGO_Driver_X.XXX)], then click [Start].

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.

 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 7.

! 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_WeGO]>[DDJ_WeGO Version Display Utility].

! 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 VIRTUAL DJ LE software

VIRTUAL DJ LE is a DJ software application by Atomix productions. DJ performances are possible by connecting the computer on which this software is installed to this unit.

Minimum operating environment

Supported operating systems

Mac OS X 10.5.x

Windows

XP Home Edition/ Professional (SP3 or later)

CPU and required memory

Intel

processor

1 GB or more of RAM

Intel® Pentium® 4 or AMD Athlon™ XP processor

512 MB or more of RAM

Others

Display resolution

The conditions below must be satisfied in order to conduct video mixing.

! Mac

— ATI™ or NVIDIA® video chipset with 256 MB of dedicated DDR3 RAM — Video card must support dual-screen output.

! Windows

— ATI™ or NVIDIA® video card with 256 MB of dedicated DDR3 RAM — Video card must support dual-screen output.

! 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 VIRTUAL DJ LE.

! Note that problems may arise with the functionality of VIRTUAL DJ LE depending

on other software running on your computer.

Resolution of 1 280 x 1 024 or greater (Windows) Resolution of 1 440 x 900 or greater (Mac)

 Installing the VIRTUAL DJ LE software

! Cautions when the included software involves an Internet

environment

A separate contract with and payment to a provider offering Internet

services is required.

! The installer screen’s design may differ depending on the version of

VIRTUAL DJ LE, but the operating procedure is the same.

 Installation procedure (Windows)

1 Insert the included CD-ROM into the computer’s CD drive.

2 When the CD-ROM’s menu is displayed, select [Install VIRTUAL DJ LE(DDJ-WeGO)], then click [Start].

The VIRTUAL DJ LE installer is launched.

3 Once the VIRTUAL DJ LE installer is launched, click [Next].

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

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Before you start

Others

Hard disk Free space of 50 MB 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

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

Recomended operating environment

Supported operating systems CPU and required memory

Mac OS X 10.6.x

Windows Professional

32-bit version

Others

Hard disk Free space of 200 MB or greater

Intel

processor

2 GB or more of RAM

Intel

Core™ 2 or AMD Athlon™ X2

processor

1 GB or more of RAM

4 Read the contents of the [End-User License Agreement] carefully, and if you agree, check [I accept the terms in the License Agreement], then click [Next].

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

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5 Select the type of installation for VIRTUAL DJ LE, then click [Next].

— When [Typical] is selected, plug-ins and other components are

installed simultaneously. Normally select [Typical].

— When [Custom] is selected, you can select which components to

install.

DDJ-WeGO

6 When the screen below is displayed, click [Install].

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

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8 Enter the serial number printed on this unit’s bottom panel (XXXX-XXXX-XXXXX/WEGO), then click [OK].

 Installation procedure (Mac OS X)

1 Insert the included CD-ROM into the computer’s CD drive.

The [CD_menu] icon appears on the screen. Double-click it.

2 When the CD-ROM’s menu is displayed, select [Install VIRTUAL DJ LE(DDJ-WeGO)], then click [Start].

The VIRTUAL DJ LE installer is launched.

3 Once the VIRTUAL DJ LE installer is launched, click [Continue].

4 Read the contents of the license agreement carefully, click [Continue] and then click [Agree] to accept the license agreement.

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

5 Select the type of installation for VIRTUAL DJ LE, then click [Install].

— To select standard installation, click [Install]. — To install in a different location, click [Change Install

Location...] and choose the place of installation.

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

6 Click [Close].

This completes the installation procedure.

7 Click [Finish].

This completes the installation procedure. VIRTUAL DJ LE is launched if [Launch VirtualDJ] on the screen is checked when [Finish] is clicked.

 Checking the latest information on the VIRTUAL

DJ LE software

For the latest information on the operating environment and compatibility, and to acquire the latest operating system, please visit the following Atomix productions website: To obtain the latest version of the VIRTUAL DJ LE software, you must register your user account on the Atomix productions website. http://www.virtualdj.com

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Pioneer DDJ-WeGO-W User Manual

Contents

Before start

Features

What’s in the box

Before you start

Installing the software