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- Page 1 User Guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction..........................4 Box Contents ........................4 Support ..........................4 Setup............................5 Features ............................6 Top Panel ..........................6 Front Panel ......................... 12 Rear Panel .......................... 12 Using Serato DJ ........................14 Mixing with Serato DJ ....................... 14 Selecting Decks in Serato DJ ................... - Page 3 Using Engine ..........................33 Getting Started ........................33 Mixing with Engine ......................33 Navigating & Loading Tracks .................... 33 Categories ........................35 Crates ..........................36 Playlists ......................... 37 Playing Tracks ........................38 Performance View ......................39 Pitch Functions ......................41 Loop Functions ......................
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Page 4: Introduction
Introduction Box Contents MCX8000 USB Cable Power Adapter Software Download Card Quickstart Guide Safety & Warranty Manual Support For the latest information about this product (system requirements, compatibility information, etc.) and product registration, visit denondj.com. -
Page 5: Setup
1. Visit denondj.com and log into your account. (Create an account if this is your first Denon DJ product.) 2. In your account, download and install the latest versions of Engine and Serato DJ. 3. Windows users only: In your account, download and install the latest Windows driver. -
Page 6: Features
Features Top Panel 60 60 60 61 61 61 39 40 41 1. Input Selector: Set this switch to the desired audio source from this channel: PC (a track playing on that layer in Serato DJ), Line (a device connected to the Line Input on the rear panel), or Engine ( ) (a track on a connected USB flash drive;... - Page 7 8. Crossfader Assign: Routes the audio playing on the corresponding channel to either side of the crossfader (L or R), or bypasses the crossfader and sends the audio directly to the program mix (center, Thru). 9. Crossfader: Use this crossfader to mix between the two active decks. 10.
- Page 8 28. Sync / Sync Off: While using Serato DJ, press this button to automatically match the corresponding deck’s tempo with the tempo and phase of the opposite deck. While using Engine, press this button to automatically match the corresponding deck’s tempo with the tempo of the opposite deck.
- Page 9 37. Pads: These pads have different functions on each deck depending on the current Pad Mode. These modes are described in Using Serato DJ > Playing Tracks > Pad Modes (Serato DJ) and Using Engine > Playing Tracks > Pad Modes (Engine).
- Page 10 46. Slip: Press this button to activate or deactivate the Slip feature. When activated, you can jump to cue points, trigger loop rolls, or use the platters, while the track’s timeline continues. In other words, when you stop the action, the track will resume normal playback from where it would have been if you had never done anything (i.e., as if the track had been playing forward the whole time).
- Page 11 54. Crates/Playlists: While using Serato DJ, press this to show the different panels. Press and hold Shift and then press this button to change the view layout. While using Engine, press this to view your crates. Press and hold Shift and then press this button to view your playlists.
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Page 12: Front Panel
64. USB 1/2 Ports: Connect standard USB flash drives to these USB ports. When you set the input selector on Channels 1 or 2 to Engine (the center position), you can use the display on each deck to select and load tracks on your USB flash drives to each deck. Important: We recommend using the Engine software on your computer to configure the music library on your USB flash drive before connecting it to MCX8000. - Page 13 6. Master Outputs (XLR, balanced): Use standard XLR cables to connect these outputs to loudspeakers or an amplifier system. Use the Master knob on the top panel to control the volume level. 7. Master Outputs (RCA, unbalanced): Use standard RCA cables to connect these outputs to loudspeakers or an amplifier system.
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Page 14: Using Serato Dj
Using Serato DJ Mixing with Serato DJ Important: In order for the Sync buttons on MCX8000 to work, both active decks must be controlling decks in Serato DJ. Trying to sync a deck playing a track in Serato DJ to a deck playing a track in Engine can produce unexpected results. -
Page 15: Playing Tracks
To enter a crate, playlist, or library, press the Select/Load Knob when a crate, playlist, or library is selected. To expand or collapse a “parent” crate or iTunes playlist folder, press Back/Clr. To load a track to a deck, press the Select/Load Knob when a track is selected. Tip: To load a track to both decks (“instant doubles”), press the Select/Load Knob twice quickly. - Page 16 The Performance View includes the following items: 1. Deck: This is the currently selected deck in the software, which is controlled by the left or right deck on MCX8000. Press the Deck button to switch between the layers. The left deck on MCX8000 controls Deck 1 or 3 in the software;...
- Page 17 • Hot cue points are represented by triangles () whose color depends on the hot cue point number. • Loops are represented by a light-blue-shaded region. A loop that is brightly lit is active, while one that is dimly lit is inactive. 10.
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Page 18: Pitch Functions
Pitch Functions To adjust the speed (pitch) of a track, move the pitch fader on the corresponding deck. To temporarily adjust the speed (pitch) of a track, do one of the following: • Press one of the Pitch Bend –/+ buttons on the corresponding deck. •... -
Page 19: Beatgrid Functions
Beatgrid Functions See the Serato DJ manual to learn more about using the beatgrid. To adjust/“warp” the entire beatgrid of a track, press and hold Adjust and move the platter on the corresponding deck. Your track must have a set beatgrid for this feature to work. Important: Using this feature will change the track’s BPM. -
Page 20: Loop Functions
Loop Functions To create an auto-loop, press Auto Loop when it is unlit. A loop will be automatically created and activated at the current location. The Auto-Loop Length field shows how long the loop will be. To create a manual loop, press and hold Shift and press X1/2 / Loop In at the desired starting location. -
Page 21: Pad Modes
Pad Modes The pads on each deck of MCX8000 controlling Serato DJ have different functions depending on the current Pad Mode. These modes are described on the following pages. Click a name to jump to its section: Cue Mode Roll Mode Slicer Mode Sampler Mode Cue Loop Mode... -
Page 22: Cue Loop Mode
Cue Loop Mode In Cue Loop Mode, each pad assigns a hot cue point or returns the track to that hot cue point (like Cue Mode), but in both cases, it also creates an Auto-Loop at that point. To enter Cue Loop Mode, press Cue / Cue Loop / Flip so that it lights green. To assign a hot cue point and auto-loop, press an unlit pad at the desired point in your track. -
Page 23: Flip Mode
Flip Mode In Flip Mode, Pads 1–6 each trigger a Flip, which you can assign in the software. See the Serato DJ manual to learn more about Flips. You can use this if you have installed the Serato Flip Expansion Pack. To enter Flip Mode, press and hold Shift and then press Cue / Cue Loop / Flip so that it lights red. -
Page 24: Roll Mode
Roll Mode Note: The pad layouts here match the software’s default Auto-Loop time division layout. If you shift the range of time divisions displayed in the software, the pad layout will change to match it. In Roll Mode, each pad triggers a momentary Loop Roll. To enter Roll Mode, press Roll / Saved Loop so that it lights aqua. -
Page 25: Saved Loop Mode
Saved Loop Mode In Saved Loop Mode, each pad will return the track to one of your saved loops. The pad layouts for the two banks are identical. To enter Saved Loop Mode, press Roll / Saved Loop so that it lights yellow. To create a loop, press and hold Shift and press X1/2 / Loop In to set the Loop In point. -
Page 26: Slicer Mode
Slicer Mode Important: Your track must have a set beatgrid for this mode to work. In Slicer Mode, the eight pads represent eight sequential beats—“Slices”—in the beatgrid. The currently playing slice is represented by the currently lit pad; the light will “move through the pads”... -
Page 27: Slicer Loop Mode
Slicer Loop Mode Important: Your track must have a set beatgrid for this mode to work. In Slicer Loop Mode, the eight pads represent eight sequential beats—“Slices”—in the beatgrid. The currently playing slice is represented by the currently lit pad; the light will “move through the pads”... -
Page 28: Sampler Mode
Sampler Mode In Sampler Mode, the pads will control the SP-6 sampler within the software. Pads 1–6 each trigger a sample at a specified volume (you assign both the sample and its volume in the software). To enter Sampler Mode, press Sampler / Velocity Samp. so that it lights purple. To assign a sample and its volume, use the software. -
Page 29: Velocity Sampler Mode
Velocity Sampler Mode In Velocity Sampler Mode, the pads will control the SP-6 sampler within the software. Pads 1–6 each trigger a sample (which you assign in the software) at a volume proportional to how heavily you pressed them. In other words, the pads behave as they do in Sampler Mode, but they are velocity-sensitive. -
Page 30: Pitch Play Mode
Pitch Play Mode In Pitch Play Mode, each pad plays the track from a hot cue point at a different transposition (adjustable by semitones). You can use this if you have installed the Serato Pitch ‘n Time DJ Expansion Pack. See Cue Mode to learn how to assign hot cue points. -
Page 31: Playback/Performance Functions
Playback/Performance Functions To activate or deactivate a platter’s “vinyl mode,” press Vinyl. When activated, you can move the platter to “scratch” the track as you would with a vinyl record. To activate or deactivate the Censor feature, press and hold Censor. When activated, the track will play in reverse, but when you release Censor, normal playback will resume from where it would have been if you had never engaged the Censor feature (i.e., as if the track had been playing forward the whole time). -
Page 32: Effects
Effects Important: See the Serato DJ manual to learn more about using effects. To switch between Single FX Mode and Multi FX Mode, press and hold Shift and press Tap / FX Mode on the desired deck. To select an effect, do one of the following: •... -
Page 33: Using Engine
Using Engine Getting Started To prepare a USB hard drive or flash drive to use with an Engine-compatible player, we recommend using the Engine computer software to create an Engine Target database on your USB drive. When MCX8000 plays the tracks on that USB drive, it will reference its Engine database information, resulting in a smoother performance. - Page 34 To show your track list in the display, turn the Select/Load Knob or press View. The track list includes the following items: • Drives: The list of USB drives connected to MCX8000. All: All tracks in the Engine Target database on the USB drive. Just before seeing the list of tracks, you will see a list of categories by which you can sort them.
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Page 35: Categories
Categories Before seeing a list of tracks under All or a crate, you will see a list of categories by which you can filter them: Title, Genre, BPM, Key, Artist, and Album. These categories enable you to display tracks only when they belong to the category/categories you select. -
Page 36: Crates
Crates Using the computer version of Engine software, you can manage the tracks in your Engine Target databases by sorting them into “crates.” A crate will reference the tracks in it as well as the tracks in any sub-crates below it. You can create up to 8 levels of sub-crates. Multiple sub-crates can be created on the same level. -
Page 37: Playlists
Playlists Using the computer version of Engine software, you can use playlists to manage tracks in your Engine Target database and the order in which they play. You can add up to 1,000 tracks to each playlist. A track can appear on a playlist multiple times. -
Page 38: Playing Tracks
Playing Tracks To play or pause a track loaded to a deck, press Play/Pause. To switch between Single and Continuous play, press Single/Cont on the desired deck. When the button is lit, the deck is in Continuous Play Mode; after a track ends, the next track in the track list will start playing. -
Page 39: Performance View
Performance View The Performance View lets you view the currently loaded track’s information, monitor its playback, and control its effects. This section explains the different parts of the Performance View and how to DJ with Engine while in this view. To show Performance View in the display, press View so it is not showing the track list. - Page 40 10. Auto-Loop Length: This field shows the current auto-loop length as a division or multiple of the current BPM. Press the X1/2 or X2 buttons to decrease or increase the value. 11. Track Overview: This smaller waveform represents the entire current track. You can use the Needle Drop strip to jump to a specific point in the track.
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Page 41: Pitch Functions
Pitch Functions To adjust the speed (pitch) of a track, move the pitch fader on the corresponding deck. The Current BPM field will show the new BPM, and the Pitch Adjustment field will show the change as a percentage. To temporarily adjust the speed (pitch) of a track, do one of the following: •... -
Page 42: Loop Functions
Loop Functions To create an auto-loop, press Auto Loop when it is unlit. A loop will be automatically created and activated at the current location. The Auto-Loop Length field shows how long the loop will be. To create a manual loop, press and hold Shift and press X1/2 / Loop In at the desired starting location. -
Page 43: Pad Modes
Pad Modes The pads on each deck of MCX8000 using Engine have different functions depending on the current Pad Mode: Mode, Roll Mode, and Slicer Mode. These modes are described on the following pages. Cue Mode In Cue Mode, each pad assigns a hot cue point or returns the track to that hot cue point. To enter Cue Mode, press Cue / Cue Loop / Flip so that it lights blue. -
Page 44: Slicer Mode
Slicer Mode Important: Your track must have a BPM for this mode to work. In Slicer Loop Mode, Pads 1–4 (the top row) represent four sequential beats—“Slices”—in the beatgrid. The currently playing slice is represented by the currently lit pad; the light will “move through the pads”... -
Page 45: Using The Utility Menu
Using the Utility Menu The Utility menu contains settings that determine some of MCX8000 default functions. Some are relevant to overall operation, while others are relevant only to Engine. To enter the Utility menu, press and hold View/Utility/Column for 2 seconds. To exit the Utility menu, press View/Utility/Column. - Page 46 Engine Settings Important: These settings affect only how MCX8000 functions while using Engine. • Auto Cue Level: This setting determines the location of the initial cue point at the start of a track. The initial cue point will be placed where the track’s signal level first exceeds -48dB, -54dB, or -60dB.
- Page 47 • Needle Drop Mode: This setting determines how the Needle Drop strip functions: Play: While playback is stopped, touching the Needle Drop strip will immediately start playback at that location in the track. Scan: While playback stopped, touching the Needle Drop strip will preview a small section of audio from that location repeatedly.
- Page 48 • MCU Version: This field shows the current version of microcontroller unit (MCU) firmware your MCX8000 is using. • Network Address: This field shows the current network address of your MCX8000. This information is relevant only when using its Link (Ethernet) port to control lighting and video via StageLinQ.
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Page 49: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice. USB mass-storage devices (flash memory, Playable Media Type external HDD enclosures) connected to top- panel USB Ports 1/2 File Systems FAT16 FAT32 File Formats AAC (CBR/VBR, 44.1 kHz, stereo 64–320 kbps) AIF/AIFF (44.1 kHz, 16-/24-bit stereo) MP3 (CBR/VBR, 44.1 kHz, stereo 32–320 kbps) WAV (44.1 kHz, 16-/24-bit stereo) -
Page 50: Trademarks & Licenses
8.34 kg Trademarks & Licenses Denon is a trademark of D&M Holdings Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Serato, Serato DJ, and the Serato logo are registered trademarks of Serato Audio Research. Kensington and the K & Lock logo are registered trademarks of ACCO Brands. - Page 51 denondj.com Manual Version 1.1...