The cdj works with the standard driver software installed on your computer. Traktor scratch duo 2 is the straightup digital vinyl system for spinning mp3s using supertight vinyl and cd control. I would like to integrate traktor into my sets, but im a little unsure of what audio interface to purchase. Packed with features to help you comfortably develop your skills, this controllers layout mirrors that of our flagship nxs2 setup, with shared elements like dedicated cue buttons, beat fx, cdjstyle looping controls and more. Imagine being a traktor dj and having the ability to show up at a club and get the same setup convenience.
In addition to the cdj 2000 and cdj 900, the cdj 400, mep7000 and sepc1 can also be connected to the traktor series by usb. Pioneer dj nxs2 setup now compatible with traktor cdj. With the conventional control method using the control cd included with traktor scratch pro and traktor scratch duo, traktor scratch pro and traktor scratch duo can be controlled with all pioneer cdj players. Allinone dj systems, dj controllers, scratch systems, and more. Learning to dj has never been easier than with the ddj400 2channel dj controller. Traktor digital djing cuttingedge pro dj equipment, built on the industry leading software for djs. When i finally did get these to work on the cdj s there was way too much audio interference and anytime i exited the program i had to reconfigure the setting when i. Hid is an alternative to midi control that boasts a much improved sensitivity, meaning even more precise control over pitch control and effects parameters etc. All the setup action needed for getting traktor scratch duo working with timecode is about getting the signal path between the turntable cdj and the master out of the mixer properly configured. If any of these other pioneer modelscdj2000, cdj900, or cdj400is used together with the cdj350, the midi channel for these other models should be set to channel 5 or higher. With two track decks and additional sample decks, its super easytouse right out of the box. Dec 01, 2012 two pioneer cdj350s and a djm400 mixer. If you want to use the cdj s with traktor you will need to upgrade to traktor scratch pro and use timecode cds along with a suitable audio interface.
Also, i am using cdjs as midi controllers for traktor. As far as hooking these up to cdj s on the other hand, these require way to many patches and updates. Now i decided to buy two turntable, so i need my copy of traktor scratch 2 pro. This sound collection provides more than ten complete remix sets, packed with inspiring, free shipping and. Traktor two f1 x1 scratch a6 combo dj controllers dj. Virtualdj provides instant bpm beat matching, synchronized sampler, scratch, automatic seamless loops and remixing functions, effects, and much more. Serato scratch live has been replaced with serato dj. In traktor 2 i can select both cdj 400 and every single player has been set to the correct deck a and b one cdj 400 has been set to midi ch 1, the second one has been set to midi ch 2. This setup can work fine with traktor without the need for a separate audio interface. Native instruments traktor scratch a6 features supertight vinyl and cd control over four powerful, responsive decks, which now come with hires truwave waveforms. Jul 29, 2009 a note from the editor timecode records are an amazing technology but sometimes their performance can be a fickle beast. Gater, flanger, direction, tempo, jog wheel, sync etc. I have made the transition from the traktor kontrol s4 to two pioneer cdj350s and a djm400 mixer.
Traktor scratch pro 2 timecode setup guide for audio 10 6. Native instruments traktor scratch a6 replaces and updates the highly successful traktor scratch duo platfrom from ni, delivering the straightup digital vinyl system for spinning mp3 tracks. I have imported the traktor pro 2 x cdj 400 midi mapping and checked all seems ok. Traktor two f1 x1 scratch a6 combo dj controllersready to remix also means you get 1. This comes under the pioneer dj certification program, an initiative to evaluate products from other companies and certify them as compatible with our dj gear so you know you can. Nov 07, 2017 cdj 400 traktor mapping installation and setup duration. Before using focusrite i was able to mix tracks with cdj 350 aggregator from pioneer for traktor. For users of the native instruments dj products including traktor pro, traktor scratch pro, traktor duo, traktor scratch duo, traktor. However, not all the functions of the remix decks can be controlled by djmt1. Dvs systems like serato and traktor scratch are subject to a wide number of variables including noise interference, cartridge quality and turntable calibration just to name a few. For details, refer to the traktor pro instruction manual. Midi mapping with serato dj pro the midi feature in serato dj pro is a great way to add flexibility to your performances by mapping frequently used serato dj pro controls to your primary serato dj hardware, secondary midi controller, or serato official accessory. Hi, im trying to get my cdj 400 decks working via traktor, but running into some routing issues. Intuitive control simply plug your pcmac into the cdj 2000nxs2 and control traktor pro 2 without the need for a control disc.
Plug and play pioneer cdjs with traktor dj techtools. The following figure shows the signal path when using timecode vinyl. Perform your mix on up to four decks, featuring truwave colored waveforms, powerful looping and cueing functionality and an exceptional effects suite, and create mixtapes with a. Cdj 400 traktor mapping installation and setup duration. Traktor scratch pro 2 timecode setup guide for audio 10 6 this article explains how to set up traktor scratch pro 2 to control playback via timecode from an external turntable or cd player when using a traktor audio 10 or traktor audio 6 interface. Download firmware or software for cdj900nxs pioneer dj. Intuitively scratch and use performance features including loops, tempo adjustment, and playcue, which are all linked to the software. I have made the transition from the traktor kontrol s4 to two pioneer cdj 350s and a djm 400 mixer. I have everything working fine except for a midi controller issue. Dec 19, 2009 some of the features on the pioneer cdj400s when using them with traktor duo. Make sure that the pioneer cdj coreaudio driver is selected in the audio device list. Custom mapping for 2 cdj 400 s includes hotcues and effect control.
The problem is that when i am starting a track on the first deck and after that pushing the button cue or start on the other deck the sound from the first track. A demo to show how you can get some serious wobble using a pioneer cdj 400 with traktor pro digital style please enjoy. The following sound cards offer predefined audio configuration and a special button in the audio setup of virtualdj. Hey djtters, ive run into a bit of a snag where when i upgraded my traktor from 1. Traktor now supports the hid human interface device protocol for the pioneer cdj 400 and display support for the denon dnhc4500. After a well placed teaser weeks ago, native instruments finally gave up the goods and announced traktor pro 2 today with a release date of april 1st 2011. I hope these may answer some of the many questions regarding this subject that are posted in the forums. The cdj 400 allows you to play your mp3 collection off cdrrw discs as well as music from mass storage usb devices, such as usb keys, external hard. This is paradise for rekordbox djs, they show up, plug in their usb sticks and theyre good to go. The original video for this was done in german by a nice youtuber djsayande and is titled wie man traktor mit zwei pionner cdj 400 steuert if you want to check it out thanks for watching. If any of these other pioneer models cdj 2000, cdj 900, or cdj 400 is used together with the cdj 350, the midi channel for these other models should be set to channel 5 or higher. Virtualdj how to set up 2 pioneer cdj400s with virtual dj 5.
Before using the cdj as a traktor pro 2 controller. Show scratch panels fx use cases midi command finder print your set tagging pitfalls controller manager device target. The cdj 400 with hidcontrol on traktor pro is like cdj 400 with timecode control on traktor scratch pro. If you want to use timecode cds then the traktor scratch pro is your goal and audio 468 or 10 sound card. Designed for djs by djs and drawing inspiration from pioneers industry standard cdj series, the cdj 400 is a flexible, affordable performance player for the aspiring club dj to use at home. I have recently bought cdj mk 3, traktor scratch pro 2, an audio 6 and a djm 2000 nexus and wnat to connect these using my mac.
Native instruments traktor pro 2 and traktor scratch pro 2 dj software is now compatible with the dvs feature of our flagship djm900nxs2 mixer, and the usb hid control feature of our cdj 2000nxs2 multi player. Traktor scratch duo 2 digital vinyl system free upgrade to. Jun 21, 2017 no, will work with traktor as a soundcard with cdjs on hid mode or with other controlers like a kontrol x1 but not on scratch mode. However, some specifications are different from those of the current sample deck. The ni audio 4,6,8, or 10 will allow you to use timecode in traktor for 2 cdjs. Traktor scratch duo 2 is designed for djs who need rocksolid performance, amazing audio quality. Support for serato remote, free loopmasters sample content, plugandplay support for pioneer cdj 2000nexus and midi output lighting. Sound still coming from master when i try to prelisten on. I am trying to setup djm 400 with cdj 350 to focusrite 2i2 3rd gen to yamaha hs8 on traktor for macbook pro.
Custom mapping for 2 cdj400s includes hotcues and effect control. A short video showing how to alter the midi settings on your pc in order to allow traktor pro to recognise both cdj s and assign. Looking at major clubs and festivals around the world, the setup most often found in the dj booth or on stage are pioneer cdj 2000s and a pioneer djm 900. Native instruments has just released the newest update for all traktor pro users called the traktor pro 2. I bought cables as advised by someone else and ive had the timec. Some features of remix decks can be used in the same way as the sample decks. You will notice other drivers in the list called pioneer cdj 400 900 2000. Midi controll issue with cdj 400 and traktor pro 1. When i finally did get these to work on the cdj s there was way too much audio interference and anytime i exited the program i had to reconfigure the setting when i wanted to play againwhich takes like 20 minutes.
This is kind of a problem for my dj partner and i because we have two shows this week and were. Setting up cdj 400 and traktor scratch duo duration. Dj techtools search for midi maps by dj software and controller. If the connection has been successful, you will see the name of each of your cdjs in the cdj aggregator panel. Please read this known issue before updating to scratch live 2. Dj techtools search for midi maps by dj software and. Nov 14, 2010 little tips and information on the setting up of a cdj 400 numark m3 traktor scratch due on a macbook. Some sort of memory is stored within the files, its just not being read. Download firmware or software for cdj900nxs pioneer dj usa. A free upgrade of traktor scratch duo2 bundled with djmt1 to traktor scratch pro2 is available by updating to ver. Teorically it could work by sound card spec insouts, but it is not traktor certified. Traktor pro 2 is the newest successor in the traktor line, taking the traktor pro s4 features and rolling them into traktor pro with a few nice extra.
The new update brings better djm and cdj integration, and a few other exciting features. Native instruments traktor scratch duo dj softwarehardware package by. I also reassigned the midichannel so that left deck was channel 1, right deck channel 2 using the configuration mode on the cdj itself. Cdj 400 and traktor scratch pro ni community forum. Before doing this the two decks on traktor were playing at the same time as soon as i pressed the cue button on one cdj 400. The old setup was starting the cdj 350 aggregator so that i can have 2 interfaces for first cdj 350 and the second one. How to use two pioneer cdjs for audio playback in traktor. Fino a quando mantengo il pitch del cdj a 0 tutto ok. Weve got our first impressions at some of the improvements and new features as well as a few basic upgrading. Setting up cdj 400 and traktor scratch duo youtube. Dj equipment dj gear dj packages, dj lighting, dj software. Supported but make sure your virtualdj is updated to the latest build. So i managed to map the 3 assignable buttons on the cdj jet, wah, bubble. Hid also utilizes the product displays to show traktor.