Pioneer DJ DDJRZ User Manual
DJ controller
DDJ-RZ
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Operating Instructions
Contents
How to read this manual
! Thank you for buying this Pioneer DJ product.
Be sure to read this manual and the “Operating Instructions (Quick Start Guide)”
included with the unit. Both documents include important information that you
should understand before using this product.
! In this manual, names of screens and 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.: [CUE] button, [Files] panel, [MIC1] 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 set-
tings, etc., operation may differ from the procedures described in this manual.
This manual consists mainly of explanations of functions of this unit as hardware.
For detailed instructions on operating the rekordbox software, see the rekordbox
software’s manual.
! For obtaining the rekordbox software’s manual, see Acquiring the manual
(p. 29 ).
Before start
Features .............................................................................................................................3
What’s in the box ..............................................................................................................4
Preparing the software .....................................................................................................4
Connections and part names
Connections ......................................................................................................................6
Part names and functions ...............................................................................................8
Basic Operation
Connecting this unit and computer ..............................................................................13
Starting the system .........................................................................................................14
Quitting the system ........................................................................................................15
Advanced Operation
Using the performance pads .........................................................................................16
Using the slip mode ........................................................................................................18
Using the dual deck mode .............................................................................................19
Using the fader start function........................................................................................19
Adjusting the crossfader’s operating load ...................................................................20
Using effects ...................................................................................................................20
Using the beat FX function ...........................................................................................20
Using the release FX .......................................................................................................21
Using the SOUND COLOR FX function ........................................................................21
Using the oscillator function .........................................................................................22
Using external inputs .....................................................................................................22
Changing the settings
Launching utilities mode ...............................................................................................24
Utilities modes ................................................................................................................24
About the setting utility software ..................................................................................26
Additional information
Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................................28
Signal flow .......................................................................................................................29
Acquiring the manual ....................................................................................................29
Using as a controller for other DJ software ..................................................................29
About trademarks and registered trademarks ............................................................29
Cautions on copyrights ..................................................................................................30
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Before start
Before start
Features
This unit is an all-in-one DJ controller designed specifically for rekordbox dj.
It’s interfaces incorporating various controls such as “BIG JOG”, “PERFORMANCE
PADS” and 4-channel mixer are positioned with room to spare to allow for more
individualistic DJ performances using rekordbox dj.
Also, the unit provides “SOUND COLOR FX” and “OSC SAMPLER” functions so that
original arrangements can be added to the music being played back.
Furthermore, numerous input and output terminals support a variety of DJ styles.
Featuring aluminum material for the top panel, the design makes the unit look high
quality, which is appropriate in a variety of scenes such as nightclubs, home parties,
etc.
! rekordbox
— rekordbox is a composite software that enables track management and DJ
performances.
! rekordbox dj
— The DJ performance function of rekordbox is called rekordbox dj. Enter the
license key included with this product to use rekordbox dj.
BIG JOG & ON JOG DISPLAY
We have achieved the shortest time required from when jog is operated until when
the control signal is transferred to the software. Additionally, “BIG JOG”, a large
sized jog, allows the DJ to play scratches as they wish with smooth operability.
At the center of the jog, the “ON JOG DISPLAY” displays the playback status of
music and the current playback position so that the DJ can perform scratching
more accurately. Also, the unit is equipped with “JOG FEELING ADJUST”, which is
popular in the CDJ Series. It is possible to adjust the operation load and back spin
continuous time during scratch play to match particular tastes.
MULTI-COLOR PERFORMANCE PADS
“MULTI-COLOR PERFORMANCE PADS”, large rubber pads used to operate functions such as HOT CUE, PAD FX, and SAMPLER, are positioned at the front of the
unit.
Music can be arranged by dynamic actions such as beating and rolling and the
volume of the sampler can be increased or decreased depending on the strength of
the beat.
Also, each pad has built-in multi-color illumination so you can instantaneously
understand the information required for your performance from the color and lighting state of the pad.
SEQUENCER
The “SEQUENCER” function that enables recording sampler operation patterns and
playing back recorded sampler operation patterns can be intuitively operated from
the included dedicated operation interface.
DJ performances full of originality are possible as the “SEQUENCER” function and
dedicated operation interface can be used to easily create phrases using sounds
loaded in the sampler.
4-CHANNEL MIXER
The unit includes “4-CHANNEL MIXER”, which allows the DJ to independently operate songs being played back with four decks. Four songs can be mixed to create a
highly individualistic DJ mix.
Level meters are located near the master unit and the operation interface of each
channel, so that input and output levels can be understood instantly.
This unit retains the control panel layout of the Pioneer DJM series, the world standard in DJ mixers.
The simple, easy-to-understand control panel layout not only facilitates DJ performances but also makes it easy for DJs using the unit for the first time to operate it
without hesitation, so it can be used without worry as a permanently installed mixer
in the club.
OSC SAMPLER
The unit is equipped with the “OSC SAMPLER” function for generating four types of
sound (NOISE, SINE, SIREN, and HORN). Operation is simple. Just press the button
of the sound type you wish to output. You can take music to an entirely new level
by superimposing oscillator sound over the music you are playing back or further
emphasizing the climax of music. Also, you can change the tone by simply turning
the [OSC SAMPLER PARAMETER] control, making it possible to generate oscillator
sound that is matched to the music. Furthermore, you can use sample sounds
saved to the OSC SAMPLER in “rekordbox dj”.
SOUND COLOR FX
The unit is equipped with four “SOUND COLOR FX” functions (SPACE, JET, PITCH,
and FILTER) for achieving a wide range of musical arrangements.
By simply turning the control, it is possible to create the effect you want, and a variety of remix can be achieved such as adding original arrangements to the music.
Creative effect performances are also made possible by assigning your favorite
SOUND COLOR FX included in “rekordbox dj”.
PLUG AND PLAY DUAL USB PORT
Two USB sound cards are provided to connect the unit to up to two computers at the
same time.
The sound cards of the unit and all buttons and controls are set to be linked with
“rekordbox dj” beforehand so that the DJ can begin performances immediately
using “rekordbox dj” without having to make troublesome settings.
The USB selector located at the top side can be used to switch between the two
sound cards with a single action. When one DJ takes over from another, this function provides a smooth transition between the two computers without sound being
interrupted.
FLEXIBLE CONNECTIVITY
Four external input systems and two MIC input systems are provided to connect to a
CD player or analog turntable.
Mixing is possible without going through a computer, so the unit can be used as a
single DJ mixer as well.
In addition, two MASTER OUT systems and one BOOTH OUT system are provided to
handle professional PA device output.
All kinds of party scenes and DJ playing styles are supported.
DURABLE FADER
A slide structure is used for the crossfader and channel fader, in which the fader
knob is supported by two metal shafts.
This achieves smooth operability without wobble and also high durability.
Also, effects on inside the faders caused by liquid and dust are minimized.
An independently developed “MAGVEL FADER” magnetic system is equipped for
the crossfader to support scratch play, which provides high durability of more than
10 000 000 operations, and fine operability.
HIGH SOUND QUALITY
Leveraging the audio circuit of Pioneer audio devices for clubs, the unit provides
powerful sound quality faithful to the original. It also reduces contact resistance
through use of an AC inlet having a wide contact area with the power cable, and
achieves stable and powerful sound even in the DJ booth in a loud environment.
By adopting a high performance D/A converter and low jitter crystal oscillator made
by Wolfson Microelectronics, the unit reproduces clear and powerful club sound
faithful to the original.
PROFESSIONAL QUALITY DESIGN
Aluminum material on the top panel and jog plate provides a sense of high quality
design.
This unit is an essential part of DJ performance in clubs and home party scenes.
SLIP MODE
This unit is equipped with a SLIP MODE function to enable sound to continue in the
background while operations such as looping, scratching, and hot cueing are being
performed. This means operations such as looping, scratching, and hot cueing can
be performed without changing the original track’s composition.
NEEDLE SEARCH
Points can be searched for simply by touching the touch pad with a finger. This
makes for intuitive, speedy searching with the sense of touching the music directly.
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What’s in the box
! Power cord
! USB cable
! Warranty (for some regions only)
! Operating Instructions (Quick Start Guide)
! rekordbox dj license key
1 Only one USB cable is included with this unit.
To connect two units, use a cable conforming to USB 2.0 standards.
2 Products for Japan and Europe only. (For the North American region, the cor-
responding 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.
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Preparing the software
About rekordbox
Acquiring rekordbox (Mac/Windows)
1 Launch a web browser on the computer and access the
rekordbox site below.
http://rekordbox.com/
2 Download rekordbox from the rekordbox download page.
3 Install rekordbox and register the account.
4 Activate rekordbox dj.
! For instructions, see the rekordbox software’s manual.
To activate the rekordbox dj function, enter the rekordbox dj license key supplied
with this product.
About the driver software
This driver software is an exclusive driver for outputting audio signals from a
computer.
! First read the Software end user license agreement on page 5 carefully.
Operating environment
Supported operating systems
Mac OS X 10.10 / 10.9 / 10.8 (latest update)
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8/8.1 (latest service pack)
Windows
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Windows Pro
Windows
pack)
8/8.1 (latest service pack)
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7 Home Premium/Professional/Ultimate (latest service
32-bit version
64-bit version
32-bit version
64-bit version
32-bit version
64-bit version
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Installation procedure (Windows)
Do not connect this unit and the computer until installation is completed.
Log on as the user which was set as the computer’s administrator before
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installing.
! If any other programs are running on the computer, quit them.
1 Obtaining the driver software Double-click the file for
Windows (DDJ-RZ_X.XXX.exe) downloaded in
The driver installation screen appears.
2 Carefully read the Software end user license agreement
and if you consent to the provisions, put a check mark in
[I agree.] and click [OK].
If you do not consent to the provisions of the Software end user license agreement,
click [Cancel] and stop installation.
3 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 the installation program is completed, a completion message appears.
Installation procedure (Mac OS X)
Do not connect this unit and the computer until installation is completed.
If any other programs are running on the computer, quit them.
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1 Obtaining the driver software Double-click the file for Mac
(DDJ-RZ_M_X.X.X.dmg) downloaded in
The [DDJ-RZ_AudioDriver] menu screen appears.
2 Double-click [DDJ-RZ_AudioDriver.pkg].
The driver installation screen appears.
3 Check the details on the screen and click [Continue
Anyway].
4 When the end user license agreement appears, read
Software end user license agreement carefully, then click
[Continue Anyway].
5 If you consent to the provisions of the Software end user
license agreement, click [Agree].
If you do not consent to the provisions of the Software end user license agreement,
click [Disagree] and stop installation.
6 Proceed with installation according to the instructions on
the screen.
Checking the latest information on the driver software
For the latest information on this unit’s dedicated driver software, see the Pioneer
DJ site below.
http://www.pioneerdj.com/
Obtaining the driver software
1 Launch a web browser on the computer and access the
Pioneer DJ site below.
http://www.pioneerdj.com/
! To switch the screen to Japanese display, scroll the screen to the bottom, click
the [EN] indication at the bottom right of the screen and then select [JA].
2 Click [Support].
3 Click [Software & firmware updates].
4 Click [DDJ-RZ] in the [CONTROLLER] category.
5 After clicking [Drivers], download the latest driver software
from the download page.
Download the driver for either Windows or Mac from the download page.
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Checking the latest information on the driver
software
For the latest information on this unit’s dedicated driver software, see the Pioneer
DJ site below.
http://www.pioneerdj.com/
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 DJ Corporation (“Pioneer DJ”).
TAKING ANY STEP TO SET UP OR INSTALL THE PROGRAM MEANS THAT YOU
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NOT AUTHORIZED TO USE THE PROGRAM AND MUST STOP INSTALLING IT OR
UNINSTALL IT, AS APPLICABLE.
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Severability and Waiver. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be
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Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between
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Connections and part names
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Connections
! Connect the power cord after all the connections between devices have been completed.
Be sure to turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the power outlet whenever making or changing connections.
Refer to the operating instructions for the component to be connected.
! Be sure to use the included power cord.
! Be sure to use the USB cable included with this product or the one that conforms to USB 2.0.
Names of Parts
Rear panel
1 Kensington security slot
2 MASTER OUT 1 terminals
Connect powered speakers, etc., here.
! Compatible with XLR connector type balanced outputs.
3 MASTER OUT 2 terminals
Connect to a power amplifier, etc.
! Compatible with RCA pin-jack type unbalanced outputs.
4 BOOTH OUT terminals
Output terminals for a booth monitor, compatible with balanced or unbalanced
output for a TRS connector.
The master channel sound can be output from the [BOOTH OUT] terminals
regardless of the audio level set for the master channel.
The volume level can be adjusted with the [BOOTH MONITOR] control.
! The sound will be distorted if the level is raised too high when using unbal-
anced outputs.
5 SIGNAL GND terminal
Connects an analog player’s ground wire here. This helps reduce noise when the
analog player is connected.
6 PHONO terminals
Connect to a phono level (MM cartridge) output device. Do not input line level
signals.
You need to set the [LINE, PHONO, USB] selector switch on top of the unit to
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[PHONO] beforehand.
7 LINE terminals
Connect to a DJ player or other line level device.
! You need to set the [LINE, PHONO, USB] selector switch on top of the unit to
[LINE] beforehand.
8 CD terminals
Connect to a DJ player or other line level device.
! You need to set the [CD, USB] selector switch on top of the unit to [CD]
beforehand.
9 MIC1 terminal
Connects a microphone here.
! Either an XLR connector or a phones plug (Ø 6.3 mm) can be used.
a MIC2 terminal
Connects a microphone here.
b USB-B terminal
Connect to a computer.
! Connect this unit to your computer directly via a USB cable included with
this product or the one that conforms to USB 2.0.
! A USB hub cannot be used.
c USB-A terminal
Connect to a computer.
! Connect this unit to your computer directly via a USB cable included with
this product or the one that conforms to USB 2.0.
! A USB hub cannot be used.
d u switch
This switches this unit’s power between on and standby.
e AC IN terminal
Connect the power cord after all the connections between devices have been
completed.
Be sure to use the included power cord.
Front panel
1 PHONES jacks
Connect headphones here.
Both stereo phone plugs (Ø 6.3 mm) and stereo mini phone plugs (Ø 3.5 mm)
can be used.
! There are two input jacks, both a stereo phones jack and a mini phones jack,
but do not use both simultaneously. If both are used simultaneously, when
one is disconnected and/or connected, the volume of the other may increase
or decrease suddenly.
2 CROSS FADER CURVE selector switch
This switches the crossfader curve characteristics.
! The further the control is turned clockwise, the sharper the curve rises.
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! The further the control is turned counterclockwise, the more gradually the
curve rises.
Connecting the input/output terminals
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DJ player
powered speakers, etc.
Power amplifier (for booth monitor),
powered speakers, etc.
Headphones
Connecting input terminals
Rear panel
DJ player
Analog player
AUDIO OUTRLCON
Connections and part names
DJ player DJ player
Portable audio
device
To power outlet
Power cord
(included)
Connecting output terminals
Rear panel
Component, amplifier,
powered speaker, etc.
Portable audio
device
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LRL
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Analog player
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Front panel
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Microphone Microphone Computer
Power amplifier,
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1 Browser section
2 Deck section
3 Mixer section
4 Effect section
Browser section
Deck section
This section is used to control the four decks. The buttons and controls for operating
decks 1 and 3 are located on the left side of the controller, those for operating decks
2 and 4 are located on the right side of the controller.
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1 Rotary selector
Turn:
Moves the selection cursor in the DJ application.
[SHIFT] + turn:
Enlarges or reduces the enlarged waveform display of rekordbox dj.
Right turn enlarges the waveform display, and left turn reduces it.
Press:
Moves between the tree view area and track list area of rekordbox dj.
[Tree View] l [Track] list l [Tree View] l ...
! When [Tag List], [Palette bank1], and [Related Tracks] are displayed, also
moves between these areas.
[SHIFT] + press:
Registers or unregisters the selected track to/from [Tag List].
2 BACK button
Press:
Moves between the tree view and track list or opens and closes a folder.
[SHIFT] + press:
Changes the display depending on the state in [rekordbox dj] as shown below.
No display l [Tag List] displayed l [Palette bank1] displayed l [Palette
bank2] displayed l [Palette bank3] displayed l No display l …
Also, when [Tag List] is displayed, the cursor moves to the [Tag List] area.
3 LOAD (RELATED TRACKS) button
Press:
Loads the selected track to the deck.
Press twice:
Loads the track loaded in the deck not being operated to the deck on the operation side.
The playback position is also loaded in the same state.
[SHIFT] + press:
Displays [Related Tracks] if hidden and hides it if displayed.
No display l [Related Tracks] displayed l No display l …
Also, when [Related Tracks] is displayed, the cursor moves to the
[Related Tracks] area.
1 Jog dial display section
= Jog dial display section (p. 12 )
2 Jog dial
Turn top when VINYL mode is on:
Performs scratching operation.
Turn outer section or turn top when VINYL mode is off:
The pitch bend operation (adjustment of the playing speed) is possible.
[SHIFT] + Turn top:
Fast-forwards or fast-reverses.
3 NEEDLE SEARCH pad
By touching the pad, you can jump to the desired playback position in the track
loaded in the deck.
! In the environmental settings of rekordbox, you can set to enable to jump to
the desired playback position during pause or anytime.
4 JOG FEELING ADJUST control
This adjusts the load applied when the jog dial is spun.
The load gets heavier when turned clockwise, lighter when turned
counterclockwise.
5 VINYL SPEED ADJUST TOUCH/BREAK control
Adjusts the speed at which playback is slowed to the stopped state when the
stop operation is performed during playback.
6 MASTER TEMPO button
Press:
Turns the master tempo function on or off.
When the master tempo function is on, the key does not change even when the
playback speed is changed with the [TEMPO] slider.
[SHIFT] + press:
The [TEMPO] slider’s range of variation switches each time the button is
pressed.
7 Takeover indicator
When decks are switched, the sync function is off, or the master is switched
while synchronizing, the position of the controller’s [TEMPO] slider may not
match the software’s tempo (pitch). To regain control of the tempo from the
controller, adjust using the takeover indicator as reference. Slowly move the
[TEMPO] slider in the direction in which the takeover indicator lights. When
moved to the position at which the takeover indicator turns off, it matches the
software’s tempo (pitch) and the tempo can once again be controlled with the
[TEMPO] slider.
8 TEMPO slider
Use this to adjust the track playing speed.
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9 AUTO BEAT LOOP button
Press:
Turns manual loop and auto beat loop on or off.
[SHIFT] + press:
The loop registered in [rekordbox] can be set as the active loop.
Setting an active loop
! If pressing the [SHIFT] and [AUTO BEAT LOOP] buttons when a loop is reg-
istered in rekordbox and a track for which an active loop is not set is loaded,
the closest loop in a clockwise direction can be set as an active loop.
!
The function is invalid when a track which a loop is not registered to is loaded.
Canceling the active loop setting
! If pressing the [SHIFT] and [AUTO BEAT LOOP] buttons when a track for
which an active loop is set is loaded, the set active loop can be canceled.
a LOOP 1/2X button
Press:
Select the auto loop beat.
During loop playback, the length of loop playback is split in half each time this
button is pressed.
[SHIFT] + press:
During loop playback, moves the loop to the left by the amount equal to its
length. (Loop Move)
b LOOP 2X button
Press:
Select the auto loop beat.
During loop playback, the loop length is doubled each time this button is
pressed.
[SHIFT] + press:
During loop playback, moves the loop to the right by the amount equal to its
length. (Loop Move)
c LOOP IN button
Press:
Loop In Point is set.
When this button is pressed during loop playback, the loop in point can be fineadjusted using the jog dial.
[SHIFT] + press:
Moves to the loop in point.
Press for over 1 second:
Starts 4-beat looping.
d LOOP OUT button
Press:
The loop out point is set, and loop playback begins.
When this button is pressed during loop playback, the loop out point can be fineadjusted using the jog dial.
[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)
e PARAMETERc button, PARAMETERd button
These set the various parameters for when using the performance pads.
= Using the performance pads (p. 16 )
f SEQUENCER START button
Press:
Starts playback of the recorded performance information (sequence).
When this button is pressed again during playback of a sequence, the playback
pauses. When this button is pressed while recording a sequence, new sequence
is overdubbed onto the sequence being played back.
g SEQUENCER OVERDUB button
Press:
Turns the overdub function on.
Enters the standby state for recording and starts recording performance information when a pad is operated.
[SHIFT] + press:
Saves the recorded performance information to the sequencer.
h HOT CUE mode button
Press:
Sets the hot cue mode.
= Using hot cues (p. 16 )
[SHIFT] + press:
Sets the beat jump mode.
=
Using beat jump (p. 16 )
i PAD FX1 mode button
Press:
Sets the pad FX1 mode.
= Using the pad FX (p. 16 )
[SHIFT] + press:
Sets the pad FX2 mode.
= Using the pad FX (p. 16 )
j SLICER mode button
Press:
Sets the slicer mode.
= Using the Slicer function (p. 16 )
[SHIFT] + press:
Sets the slicer loop mode.
= Using the Slicer function (p. 16 )
k SAMPLER mode button
Press:
Sets the sampler mode.
= Using the sampler function (p. 17 )
[SHIFT] + press:
Sets the velocity sampler mode.
= Using the velocity sampler (p. 18 )
l CAPTURE button
Press:
Registers the loop being played to the sampler pad.
! This is enabled when looping is in a set state.
[SHIFT] + press:
Loads the sections in the target area of slicer or slicer loop to separate sampler
slots.
! This is enabled in slicer mode or slicerUsing effects in the multi FX mod loop
mode.
! For detailed instructions on slicer and slicer loop, see the rekordbox soft-
ware’s manual.
m Performance pads
Various performances can be achieved using the pads.
= Using the performance pads (p. 16 )
n PLAY/PAUSE f button
Press:
Use this to play/pause tracks.
o CUE button
Press:
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)
[SHIFT] + press:
Returns to the beginning of the track.
p QUANTIZE button
Turns quantize on or off.
q SYNC button
Press:
Switches between synchronizing and not synchronizing (SYNC ON/OFF) to the
tempo of the master deck.
[SHIFT] + press:
Use this to set the track loaded in this unit as the master for the beat sync
function.
r SHIFT button
When another button is pressed while pressing the [SHIFT] button, a different
function is called out.
s DECK 3 button
Switches the deck to be operated to deck 3.
t DECK 1 button
Switches the deck to be operated to deck 1.
u GRID SLIDE button
Press:
When the jog dial is turned while pressing the [GRID SLIDE] button, the overall
beat grid can be slid to the left or right.
[SHIFT] + press:
Doubles the interval for beat grids.
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