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PIONEER DJ DJS-1000 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    DJ SAMPLER DJS-1000 pioneerdj.com/support/ For FAQs and other support information for this product, visit the above site. Operating Instructions...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Auto standby function ................50 How to read this manual Adjusting the touch panel (TOUCH PANEL CALIBRATION) ....51 ! Thank you for purchasing this Pioneer DJ product. Be sure to read this manual and the “Operating Instructions (Quick MIDI implementation chart Start Guide)”...

  • Page 3: Before Start

    PRO DJ the expected performance. LINK-compatible Pioneer DJ multi player such as the CDJ-2000NXS2. ! There is no guarantee that all USB devices will operate with this unit. Furthermore, performances can be synchronized with any equipment manually if you use the tempo slider, which allows you to control the tempo just like with DJ equipment, and the NUDGE button.

  • Page 4: Connections And Part Names

    System expansion  When importing samples from a USB device When a USB device is inserted into the unit, the [PIONEER DJ SAMPLER] folder is created automatically. Only samples placed in the [Samples] folder in this [PIONEER DJ SAMPLER] folder can be read by the BROWSE function (p.
  • Page 5  When using with external devices Audio cable MIDI cable LAN cable Audio cable Synthesizer, etc. PRO DJ LINK compatible DJ system Connecting to a mixer with one LAN port When connecting to a mixer with only one LAN port using a switching hub, set the channel number of the mixer to which the audio or digital audio cable is connected and the player number displayed at the bottom left of the main unit display to the same number.

  • Page 6: Part Names And Functions

    Part names and functions Top panel 1 PLAY/PAUSE f button 8 FX LEVEL DEPTH control Plays or pauses a pattern. This is lit when playing a pattern and Adjusts the quantitative parameter of the effect. flashes when in the pause mode. 9 FX ON/OFF button = Playing and stopping a pattern (p.

  • Page 7: Mute Button

    i HOME/UTILITY/WAKE UP button and STANDBY w NUDGE button Enables the offset from a sample for which a synchronized per- indicator formance is being performed to be corrected manually by slightly HOME: Displays the HOME screen on the touch display. advancing or delaying the BPM of the playing pattern.

  • Page 8: Rear Panel

    Rear panel 1 u switch 6 LINK terminal Turns this unit on and off. Connect a PRO DJ LINK compatible device with the LAN cable = Starting the system (p. 10 ) (included). 2 INPUT terminals 7 Kensington security slot Connect to the output terminals of another mixer or a line level out- 8 MIDI OUT/THRU terminal put component.

  • Page 9: Project Structure

    Project structure The figure below shows the data structure of this unit. PROJECT SCENE PATTERN TRACK 1 TRACK 1 Sequence TRACK 2 TRACK 2 Sequence TRACK 3 TRACK 3 Sequence TRACK 4 TRACK 4 Sequence TRACK 5 TRACK 5 Sequence TRACK 6 TRACK 6 Sequence TRACK 7...

  • Page 10: Basic Operation

    Basic operation Starting the system 2 Turn the rotary selector to select [OPEN] and then press the rotary selector. The media connected to the unit appears. 1 Plug the power cord into a power outlet after all the If you select the media containing the project you wish to use and then connections between devices are completed.

  • Page 11: Switching The Pattern

    Move the [TEMPO] slider forward or backward. Loading a sample to a track The tempo increases when the slider is moved to the [+] side (back- ward), and decreases when the slider is moved to the [–] side (forward). The rate at which the playing speed is changed is displayed on the play- 1 Tap the track to which you wish to load the sample ing speed display.

  • Page 12: Using The Performance Pads

     Playing a hot slice performance (HOT SLICE Using the performance pads mode) Sliced sample sounds assigned to performance pads can be played from the sliced sample position to the end of the sample by pressing the Playing a sample sound [HOT SLICE] button.

  • Page 13: Using The Step Keys Parameter Adjustment Knobs

    Changing parameters by step (step Using the step keys parameter modulation) adjustment knobs 1 Tap the track for which you wish to change the sound on the home screen and then tap again in the selected Programming triggers (step recording) state.

  • Page 14: Saving A Project

    Using REPEAT Saving a project A project can be saved to a USB device. When saving a project, connect 1 Press the [MODE] button to select [REPEAT]. a USB device to the unit. The [REPEAT] indicator to the right of the [MODE] button lights up. ! Each press of the [MODE] button changes the [MODE] indicator in 1 Press the [PROJECT] button.

  • Page 15: Advanced Operation

    Advanced operation Making overall settings, adjustments, and checks (HOME) This screen serves as the base of all screens. It allows you to check the assignment status of the performance pads and the status of each track. 1 Project name 8 TRIGGER MODE Displays the name of the loaded project.

  • Page 16: Track Display Content

    g SYNC 3 Level meter display Tap this to display the SYNC screen. Displays the audio level meter while a sample is playing. = Setting synchronization with externally connected device (SYNC) (p. 20 )  THRU track h PITCH Sets the sound pitch for sample playback. i SCENE/PATTERN button Displays the current scene number and pattern number.
  • Page 17 The tracks are swapped.  Importing a package 1 Place the package file in the folder. Copy the package file (extension: .tpkg) to the /PIONEER DJ SAMPLER/ Projects/ folder of the USB device. 2 Tap [OPEN] in the project screen.

  • Page 18: Adjusting The Volume Of Each Track (Mixer)

    Adjusting the volume of each track (MIXER) The volume levels can be adjusted at the same time while looking at the volume levels and panning positions of multiple tracks. ! The selected track is indicated by the white frame. ! Turning the rotary selector moves the frame to change the selected track. ! The frame moves between tracks 1 to 16, and the selected track is linked to the selection in the HOME screen.

  • Page 19: Setting Bpm (Bpm)

    Setting BPM (BPM) BPM setting and other operations related to playing sequences can be performed. 1 TAP 3 SWING Tapping this multiple times to match the beat sets the BPM value to The [SWING] value can be set. match that interval. 4 AUDIO INPUT BPM 2 BPM The BPM of the sound input to the [INPUT] terminals is automati-...

  • Page 20: Setting Synchronization With Externally Connected Device (Sync)

    Setting synchronization with externally connected device (SYNC) The settings for synchronization with a PRO DJ LINK compatible DJ player or external MIDI device can be configured. 1 SYNC SETTING Canceling synchronization Sets the synchronization method for playback synchronized with a PRO DJ LINK compatible DJ player.

  • Page 21: Managing Scenes And Patterns (Scene Manager)

    Managing scenes and patterns (SCENE MANAGER) If you tap [SCENE/PATTERN], the SCENE MANAGER screen appears. Scenes, patterns, sequences, and tracks can be copied or deleted in the SCENE MANAGER screen. Copying and deleting scenes and patterns 1 Scene display area If the pattern is switched during playback, the switching timing will be in accordance with the PATTERN QUANTIZE setting value set in Turn the rotary selector to select a scene, and move the focus to the...
  • Page 22 The scene file is a file with the .scn extension in the Scenes folder. SCENE BPM screen appears. The save destination is under PIONEER DJ SAMPLER/Scenes.  Importing a scene file Import a file with the .scn extension in the Scenes folder of a USB memory device.
  • Page 23 Copying and deleting sequences 1 Sequence display area 1 Tap [SCENE/PATTERN] to display the SCENE Turn the rotary selector to select a sequence. MANAGER screen. You can switch between the horizontal direction and vertical direc- tion by pressing the rotary selector. 2 BAR LENGTH Selects the range of the sequence to copy or delete from 1 bar and 4 bars.
  • Page 24 Copying and deleting tracks 1 Scene display area 1 Tap [SCENE/PATTERN] to display the SCENE Turn the rotary selector to select a scene, and move the focus to the MANAGER screen. track display area by pressing the rotary selector. The operation can also be performed by tapping a touch key on the touch display.

  • Page 25: Audio Rendering (Render Audio)

    Import it to a computer and then use it for editing and mastering. — The values that can be set are 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, and ! The save destination of a WAV file is PIONEER DJ SAMPLER/ MANUAL. (They are all set on a beat level.) Rendered Audio/[Project Name]/Pattern.

  • Page 26: Using Effects

    Saving is executed. The [SAVING...] message is displayed during saving. When saving completes, the sample name that was indicated by red characters is displayed in white. The save destination is under PIONEER DJ SAMPLER/Samples/Saved/ [Project name]. ! Some functions are restricted during saving.
  • Page 27 PERFORMANCE FX Types Parameter FX LEVEL DEPTH Effect name Descriptions adjustment control knobs Changes the cutoff frequency of the 1 RESONANCE: 0 Outputs sound that high-pass filter. to 100 has passed through a Rotating counter- 2 SLOPE: 12 dB high-pass filter. clockwise: Decreases and 24 dB Rotating clockwise:...

  • Page 28: Adjusting Track Parameters (Track Menu)

    Adjusting track parameters (TRACK MENU) You can switch the screen to display the selected track or the details of each setting from the TRACK MENU screen. Setting bypass Setting the track attributes When you tap [BYPASS], the unit switches to the BYPASS setting mode and the modules in TRACK MENU can be bypassed individually.

  • Page 29: Sample Track

    1 BYPASS Each button will function as follows by switching this ON/OFF. ON: Switches whether or not to bypass the following (LFO to CC2 modules. OFF: Tapping any of the following (LFO to CC2 ) module buttons switches to the corresponding setting screen. However, the screen does not switch to a setting screen of a module that is set to be bypassed.
  • Page 30  SEARCH If you tap [SEARCH], you can select the filtering method for browsing. Selecting ON/OFF here changes the display content in the right column. When set to OFF: Samples can be filtered by folder level. 1 Turn the rotary selector to move the focus. The focus can be moved on a folder basis by pressing [SHIFT] + turning the rotary selector.
  • Page 31  PREVIEW (SETTING)  ASSIGNED SAMPLE Automatically begins a preview when a sample is selected during brows- Tapping this jumps to the location of the sample assigned to the cor- ing. This can be switched ON/OFF by tapping. responding track. When set to ON: ! This is not displayed when [SEARCH] is ON.
  • Page 32 ! When set to OFF: Keeps the sample assigned to the track. Select and a software keyboard appear to enable you to assign a name. this if you wish to cut multiple samples from the same sample The save destination is under PIONEER DJ SAMPLER/Samples/ and then save them. Saved/[Project name].
  • Page 33  Waveform display area  Overall waveform display area Displays the overall waveform of the assigned sample. The playback Display range range is enclosed in a frame and the loop range is highlighted. The waveform can be enlarged or reduced horizontally by turning the rotary selector.
  • Page 34  GRID SNAP When [GRID SNAP] is ON, the position of [START], [END], etc. can be set using the GRID position unit specified in [SET SLICE]. When [GRID SNAP] is OFF, the GRID appears thin. When [GRID SNAP] is ON, the GRID appears thick.  REVERSE Switches reverse playback ON/OFF.
  • Page 35 Setting parameters for slice performances (SET SLICE) You can add and delete slices, equally slice into a specified number of slices, change the size of each slice, and set the range of the slice to assign to a performance pad. If you tap [SET SLICE] in the PLAYBACK screen, the unit switches to the SET SLICE screen.
  • Page 36  Assigning slices to performance pads % Turn the parameter 5 adjustment knob to select the range of the slice to assign to a performance pad. ! The slices assigned to performance pads are indicated with 16 pad markers that have the same color as the track color. The pad markers can specify up to 16 consecutive slices.
  • Page 37  Changing KEY SHIFT  Changing TIME STRETCH [KEY SHIFT] can be changed. The pitch changed by the changed shift Set the method of stretching a sample to synchronize with the BPM. The amount becomes the root key. The pitch set in [PITCH] of the PLAYBACK range that the pitch can be changed in the SCALE mode varies depend- screen is treated as the 0 state for [KEY SHIFT], and changing ing on this setting.
  • Page 38 4 RELEASE Sets the time from when HOLD is passed to when the volume level becomes 0. The minimum value is 0. The maximum value is 127. When the parameter 4 adjustment knob is turned clockwise even further from the maximum value, the value becomes [INF].
  • Page 39  Effect display panel The controls of each FX are displayed in this panel. (Example: CHORUS) Parameter Effect name Button adjustment knobs (1) RATE: 0.01 to 1.00 Hz (When SYNC is ON, 64/1 to 1/1 BEAT) (2) WIDTH: 0 to 100% FLANGER SYNC: ON and OFF (3) PHASE: 0 to 180°...
  • Page 40 Setting LFO (LFO) Apply changes to the pitch and tone with LFO for a parameter of each track to enable a performance with a modulation effect. 1 DESTINATION Selects the parameter for which to apply the modulation effect with LFO. 2 SHAPE Selects the shape of LFO.
  • Page 41 Category name Parameter name Category name Parameter name 2 BAND EQ B1 Q PARAMETER 1 PITCH BEND 2 BAND EQ B1 FREQUENCY PARAMETER 2 AFTER TOUCH 2 BAND EQ B1 GAIN PARAMETER 3 MIDI CC1 2 BAND EQ B2 Q PARAMETER 4 2 BAND EQ B2 FREQUENCY PARAMETER 5...
  • Page 42  Setting the various parameters of LFO ! When the DEPTH value is a minus value, the top and bottom of the waveform will be inverted. Turn the parameter adjustment knobs to set the values of [SPEED], ! A waveform is displayed in the LFO waveform display section in [DEPTH], and [PAHSE OFFSET].

  • Page 43: Through Track

     Clearing all triggers  Connecting with USB MIDI 1 Tap [CLEAR TRIGGERS]. 1 Connect your computer and the USB-B terminal of A confirmation message appears. this unit with a USB cable. 2 Tap [OK]. 2 Tap [SYNC] in the HOME screen, etc. to display the Clears all of the triggers input to the currently selected pattern.
  • Page 44 Setting MIDI NOTE (MIDI NOTE) Setting MIDI CC (MIDI CC1/CC2) Set the MIDI notes to transmit when the pads of a MIDI track are pressed Set the MIDI control changes to transmit when the pads of a MIDI track or when triggered in a sequence. Up to four MIDI notes can be triggered are pressed or when triggered in a sequence.
  • Page 45  Transmitting the bank selection  Transmitting the program change 1 Tap [BANK SELECT] in the TRACK MENU screen of the 1 Tap [PROG CHANGE] in the TRACK MENU screen of MIDI track. the MIDI track. Tap the MSB area if you wish to change MSB (M), and the LSB area if 2 Turn the rotary selector to set the value you wish to you wish to change LSB (L).

  • Page 46: Toraiz As-1 Tracks

    Setting MIDI CC (MIDI CC1/CC2) TORAIZ AS-1 tracks If you tap [CC1] or [CC2], the unit switches to the screen for setting the These are dedicated track attributes that are convenient for perfor- MIDI CC compatible parameters of the TORAIZ AS-1. mances with a TORAIZ AS-1 analog synthesizer connected to [MIDI OUT].

  • Page 47: Changing The Settings (Utility)

    Changing the settings (UTILITY) Various settings of the unit can be configured. 1 Press and hold the [HOME/UTILITY/WAKE UP] button. The UTILITY screen appears. 2 Turn the rotary selector to select the item to set. The focus moves. 3 Press the rotary selector to enable changing the settings.
  • Page 48 Option settings Setting ranges Descriptions Hard 3, Hard 2, Hard 1, Set the volume curve characteristics PAD CURVE Linear*, Soft 1, Soft 2, (velocity curve) in response to the strength that a pad is pressed. Soft 3 1(Low) to 5(Default)* to Set the strength at which the pad must be PAD THRESHOLD pressed to start outputting sound.

  • Page 49: Setting The User Mode Of The Touch Strip (Touch Strip Setting)

    Customizing Setting the USER mode of the touch The [BOTTOM VALUE] value for the bottom and the [TOP VALUE] value for the top of the touch strip can be set using the parameter adjustment strip (TOUCH STRIP SETTING) knobs. The setting value for each assigned parameter can be set, and the The parameters that operate with USER1 and USER2 of the touch strip focused value is displayed.

  • Page 50: Auto Standby Function

    Category name Parameter name Category name Parameter name 2 BAND EQ B1 Q PARAMETER 1 PITCH BEND 2 BAND EQ B1 FREQUENCY PARAMETER 2 AFTER TOUCH 2 BAND EQ B1 GAIN PARAMETER 3 MIDI CC1 2 BAND EQ B2 Q PARAMETER 4 2 BAND EQ B2 FREQUENCY PARAMETER 5...

  • Page 51: Adjusting The Touch Panel (Touch Panel Calibration)

    Adjusting the touch panel (TOUCH PANEL CALIBRATION) This function is for making adjustments when the touch panel of this unit is not working properly. Display the TOUCH PANEL CALIBRATION screen from the UTILITY screen. Tap the cross marks on the screen in the order of bottom right l top right l top left l bottom left. When adjustment is finished, the TOUCH PANEL CALIBRATION screen closes.

  • Page 52: Midi Implementation Chart

    Option Options settings MIDI implementation SONG POSITION ENABLE/DISABLE chart ENABLE: Determines the playback position from the song position pointer from the external MIDI device. DISABLE: Does not receive the song position pointer from the external MIDI The following describes the correspondence between the functions and device.

  • Page 53: Control Changes

    Function NOTE number Function NOTE number Sample trigger (PITCH: -19) Sample trigger (PITCH: +2) Sample trigger (PITCH: -18) Sample trigger (PITCH: +3) Sample trigger (PITCH: -17) Sample trigger (PITCH: +4) Sample trigger (PITCH: -16) Sample trigger (PITCH: +5) Sample trigger (PITCH: -15) Sample trigger (PITCH: +6) Sample trigger (PITCH: -14) Sample trigger (PITCH: +7)

  • Page 54: Pitch Bend

    Pitch bend Pitch bending is performed for the sample of the track corresponding to the MIDI channel set in [CHANNEL MAPPING] of UTILITY. This is enabled only when the mode of the touch strip is [PITCH]. Mode message This message is received with the track corresponding to the MIDI channel set in [CHANNEL MAPPING] of UTILITY.

  • Page 55: Additional Information

    ! Improper operation is often mistaken for trouble or a malfunction that occurred in the device. If something is wrong with this unit, check the follow- ing issues, and also access the following Pioneer DJ support site and check [FAQ] for [DJS-1000].

  • Page 56: Signal Flow

    ! “Pioneer DJ” is a trademark of PIONEER CORPORATION, and is used under license. — The specifications and design of this product are subject to change ! This software is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG without notice.

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