Pioneer DDJ-XP1-RST-AG Users Manual
DJ Controller
DDJ-XP1
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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 Operating Instructions,
see Viewing the rekordbox Operating Instructions (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], [LOAD] button)
! 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 Operating Instructions.
Before start
Features ........................................................................................................ 3
What’s in the box ......................................................................................... 3
Viewing the rekordbox Operating Instructions ......................................... 3
Operating environment ............................................................................... 3
Installing rekordbox
Downloading rekordbox .............................................................................. 5
Installing rekordbox ..................................................................................... 5
Part names and functions
Control panel ................................................................................................ 7
Rear panel .................................................................................................. 10
Example of system setup
Basic operation
Starting with the rekordbox dvs system using analog players and a DJ
Mixer ........................................................................................................... 12
Starting with the system which controls rekordbox dj using DJ players
..................................................................................................................... 13
Advanced operation
Using the 4 beat looping ........................................................................... 14
Using the manual looping ........................................................................ 14
Using the performance pads .................................................................... 14
Using the pad editing function ................................................................. 17
Using slide FX............................................................................................. 17
Changing the settings
Launching utilities mode .......................................................................... 18
Utilities modes ........................................................................................... 18
Additional information
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................... 20
Using as a controller for other DJ software ............................................. 21
About trademarks and registered trademarks ....................................... 21
Cautions on copyrights ............................................................................. 21
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Before start
Before start
Features
This unit is an intuitive DJ controller designed for controlling the various
functions of “rekordbox dj”. Adding the unit to a digital DJ system
maximizes the performance function of rekordbox dj. For example,
Pioneer DJ players or turntables combined with mixers corresponding
to rekordbox dj and rekordbox dvs, or the unit combined with rekordbox
dj. This allows users an intuitive and wide range of performances with a
highly operable interface.
PERFORMANCE PADS
You can control 7 functions such as HOT CUE, PAD FX, BEAT JUMP,
SAMPLER, KEYBOARD, BEAT LOOP, and KEY SHIFT on rekordbox dj.
The unit has 32 large “PERFORMANCE PADS” for tapping or thrumming.
These pads are soft, so you can perform comfortably for a long time.
Unique Design and Professional Build
Quality
The unit is thin and flat, easy to carry and install in the DJ booth,
enabling you maximize your performance when using rekordbox dj. The
surface of pads and effect areas is made of rubber, for a robust and
grippy performance.
“rekordbox dj” Supported
The unit supports the DJ software “rekordbox dj” which has many
functions required for DJ performances. All buttons and tabs of the unit
are preset, so you can enjoy DJ play soon after connecting the unit to a
computer.
What’s in the box
! USB cable
! Operating Instructions (Quick Start Guide)
! Warranty (for some regions)
! rekordbox dj license key card
! rekordbox dvs license key card
The included warranty is for the European region.
— For the Japanese region, the corresponding information is
provided on the back cover of the “Operating Instructions (Quick
Start Guide).”
— 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).”
Cautions
The license key cannot be reissued. Be careful not to lose it.
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.
Operating environment
The following software or devices are required to operate the unit.
rekordbox dj software
! “rekordbox dj” is the DJ performance function of rekordbox. To
be able to use this function, enter the license key shown on the
rekordbox dj license key card included with this unit.
! rekordbox is comprehensive software which can manage audio
tracks and make DJ performances.
! rekordbox dvs
The DVS function, which can be added to rekordbox dj to perform
deck operations using control signals played with CDJ or a turntable,
is called rekordbox dvs. To add this function, enter the license key
shown on the license key card included with this unit.
Minimum operating environment for rekordbox dj
Supported operating systems
Mac: macOS Sierra 10.12,
OS X 10.11/10.10
(latest updated)
Windows: Windows 10/
Windows 8.1/Windows 7
(latest service pack)
Others
USB port USB 2.0 port × 2
Display resolution Resolution of 1 280 × 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.
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., its 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.
! It is assumed that you are using the latest version of the operating
system.
®
Intel
processor Core™ i7, i5, i3
Intel® processor Core™ 2 Duo 2.0 GHz
or more
4 GB or more of RAM
®
Intel
processor Core™ i7, i5, i3
Intel® processor Core™ 2 Duo 2.0 GHz
or more
4 GB or more of RAM
Viewing the rekordbox Operating
Instructions
A manual may be made of the PDF format file. To view a PDF file,
installing Adobe® Reader® is required.
1 Launch a web browser on the computer and access
the “rekordbox.com”.
rekordbox.com
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Computer to operate the rekordbox dj software
A USB 2.0 port is required to connect the computer with this unit.
! The computer must have two USB 2.0 ports, one for connecting
with the unit, and another for connecting with the DJ mixer or audio
interface.
! For a computer with only a USB Type-C port, a USB Type-C (male) -
USB A (female) cable is required.
To use the unit with a rekordbox dvs record/CD
DJ mixer such as DJM-S9 or DJM-900NXS2, audio interface such as
INTERFACE 2, or DJ controller such as DDJ-RZ, corresponding to
rekordbox dvs, are required.
To add the unit to a system which controls rekordbox dj
using DJ players
DJ player such as CDJ-2000NXS2 or XDJ-1000MK2, and DJ mixer such
as DJM-900NXS2 corresponding to rekordbox dj, are required.
To use the unit with the DJ controller
DJ controller such as DDJ-RZ or DDJ-RX corresponding to rekordbox dj
is required.
To use the unit as a sub controller for the DJ player
DJ player such as CDJ-2000NXS2 or XDJ-1000MK2 is required.
Internet connection environment
An Internet connection is required for downloading rekordbox dj.
! Use of the Internet may require a separate contract with a provider
offering Internet services and payment of provider fees.
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Installing rekordbox
If you are installing rekordbox for the first time, use the following procedures.
If you have installed rekordbox already, update it to the latest version.
Installing rekordbox
Downloading rekordbox
1 Access “rekordbox.com”.
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.
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.
Installing (Mac)
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].
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
[Disagree] to cancel the installation.
! 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.
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4 Click [Finish] to complete the installation.
Installation is completed.
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Part names and functions
This section explains the main feature of the buttons and pads for rekordbox dj.
For operation when using with CDJ-2000NXS2 or XDJ-1000MK2, refer to the following Pioneer DJ website.
pioneerdj.com
Control panel
Part names and functions
1 Browser section
2 Deck sections
3 Performance pad section
4 Slide FX sections
Browser section
1 INT button
Press:
Sets relative mode when rekordbox dvs is in internal mode.
Sets internal mode when rekordbox dvs is in relative mode.
[SHIFT] + press:
Selects the deck to be used.
When deck 3 or deck 4 is selected, the [INT] button lights if the
[SHIFT] button is pressed.
When deck 1 or deck 2 is selected, the [INT] button does not light if
the [SHIFT] button is pressed.
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