Before start Before start Features This unit is a DJ system integrating a DJ player and DJ mixer in a single unit and carrying over the high operability of Pioneer’s DJ products, the world standard for club equipment. Full-fledged DJ performances can be made easily using tracks not only on USB devices and computers but also on mobile devices (smartphones, tablets, etc.). BEAT DISPLAY The beat position corresponding to the track’s BPM and the position of playback are shown on the main unit display. Furthermore, the number of beats in loops and beat effects are displayed, allowing you to check the beat visually for scratch, loop and effect performances. MULTI MEDIA, MULTI FORMAT In addition to music files stored on flash memory or other USB devices, music files stored on mobile devices and computers can also be played. The unit can also be used as a DJ software controller and audio interface. USB REC Sound played on this unit during DJ performances can easily be recorded on USB devices (flash memory devices, etc.). The recorded sound can also be played on this unit. BEAT SYNC This function can be used to automatically synchronize the tempo (BPM) and beat positions on the left and right decks based on the tracks’ GRID information as analyzed with rekordbox. Genuine beat mixing is possible easily, without moving the [TEMPO] sliders. WIRELESS CONNECTION This unit is equipped with a wireless LAN function. DJ performances are possible with mobile devices or computers connected by wireless LAN. rekordbox (iOS/Android) rekordbox, a smartphone application that can be downloaded free of charge, can be used for the management (analysis, settings, creation, history storage) of music files on mobile devices. Using music files managed with rekordbox (iOS/Android) in combination with this unit makes it possible to achieve outstanding DJ performances. ! In this manual, the iOS/Android edition of rekordbox is referred to as “rekordbox (iOS/Android)”. JOG DRUM The jog dial’s mode can be switched to produce sound when the jog dial is touched. This function allows this unit to be used like a sampler. Furthermore, the sampled sound can be scratched by turning the jog dial at this time. SAMPLE LAUNCH Sampled sound sources registered in this unit can be easily loaded onto the respective decks simply by pressing a button. rekordbox (Mac/Windows) The included rekordbox (Mac/Windows) music management software can be used for the management (analysis, settings, creation, history storage) of music files on computers. Using music files managed with rekordbox (Mac/Windows) in combination with this unit makes it possible to achieve outstanding DJ performances. ! In this manual, the Mac/Windows edition of rekordbox is referred to as “rekordbox (Mac/Windows)”. “rekordbox” is used to indicate the editions of rekordbox (Mac/Windows) and rekordbox (iOS/Android) simultaneously. QUANTIZE This unit is equipped with a QUANTIZE function letting you set points on beat for tracks analyzed with rekordbox, even if buttons are pressed roughly. When setting auto loop beats and beat effects, the points are automatically set to the beat nearest the position at which the button was pressed. LINK EXPORT When a mobile device or computer is connected by wireless LAN, rekordbox music files and management data can be exchanged directly. AUTO MIX Tracks registered in playlists can automatically be played alternately on [DECK1] and [DECK2]. When the point 30 seconds before the end of the currently playing track is reached, the two tracks are automatically mixed and playback of the next track starts. USB EXPORT rekordbox (Mac/Windows) music files and management data can be exchanged using a USB device. AUTO BEAT LOOP Loops can be set automatically without breaking the beat by pressing the [AUTO BEAT LOOP] control. The loop’s number of beats can be changed by turning the [AUTO BEAT LOOP] control clockwise or counterclockwise. SOUND CARD This unit is equipped with a dedicated interface for controlling other brands of DJ software and a MIDI interface. It also has a built-in sound card, allowing simple connection to other devices. BEAT EFFECT Beat effects are provided for each of the decks. Beat effects can be applied individually to the tracks currently playing on the respective deck. Beat effects can also be applied to other devices connected to the mixer section’s input terminals. En 3
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