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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual DJ Controller DDJ-REV1 pioneerdj.com/support/ serato.com For FAQ and other support information for this product, visit the websites above.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Before you start................. 4 How to read this manual ............... 4 What’s in the box ................5 User guides................... 5 DJ software................... 6 Part names and functions ............7 Top panel..................7 Browse section ................8 Deck section ................. 9 Mixer section................
  • Page 3 Additional information ............50 Troubleshooting ................50 Specifications................55 Using the unit as a controller for other DJ applications ....57 Trademarks and registered trademarks........58 Software license notice............... 59 Cautions on copyrights ............... 61...

  • Page 4: Before You Start

    Before you start How to read this manual Thank you for choosing this Pioneer DJ product. Be sure to read this manual, the “Quick Start Guide” and the “Precautions for use” which are included with this product. These documents include important information that you should understand before using the unit.

  • Page 5: What's In The Box

    Before you start What’s in the box • USB cable • Warranty (for some regions)* • Quick Start Guide • Precautions for use * Only products in Europe. Products in North America and Japan include warranty information in the “Precautions for use.” User guides Serato DJ Lite software manual Visit the website below.

  • Page 6: Dj Software

    Before you start DJ software Serato DJ Lite Serato DJ Lite is DJ software from Serato Limited. This unit unlocks the software, which you can download from the Serato website. serato.com/dj/lite/downloads • If you haven’t registered an account, follow the steps below. –...

  • Page 7: Part Names And Functions

    Part names and functions Top panel 1 Browse section Select tracks and loads them to the decks. 2 Deck sections Control each deck. There are knobs and buttons on the left side to control deck 1 and deck 3, and on the right side to control deck 2 and deck 4. 3 Mixer sections Control the volume level for each channel when mixing tracks, etc.

  • Page 8: Browse Section

    Part names and functions Browse section 1 LOAD buttons Press: Load the selected track to the respective deck. Press twice: Load the track from the deck that isn’t playing onto the deck that is playing. If you do this while the track is playing, it plays from the same position (Instant Doubles).

  • Page 9: Deck Section

    Part names and functions Deck section 1 DECK (deck select) button Press: Switches the deck to be used, i.e. from 1 to 3, or 2 to 4. [SHIFT] + press: Turns Vinyl mode on/off. Press for at least a second: Switches the range of the tempo slider each time the button is held for a second or more.
  • Page 10 Part names and functions [SHIFT] + press: Playback returns to the previously set loop in point and loop playback resumes. Press (during loop playback): Cancels loop playback. 3 Loop 1/2X button Press: Halves the loop playback length. [SHIFT] + press: Sets the loop in point.
  • Page 11 Part names and functions [SHIFT] + press: Cancels Sync mode. 7 Play/pause button Press: Plays/pauses a track. [SHIFT] + press: Returns to the temporary cue point and playback starts (Stutter). 8 CUE button Press: Sets, calls up, or plays a temporary cue point. •...
  • Page 12 Part names and functions Serato DJ Pro The playback position skips in sync with the beat (Skip mode). • Skip mode can’t be used with tracks that have no beatgrid set. For details on setting beatgrids, see the Serato DJ Pro software manual. •...

  • Page 13: Mixer Section

    Part names and functions Mixer section (headphones) LEVEL knob Adjusts the volume of the headphones sound. 2 TRIM knobs Adjust the volume of each channel’s sound. 3 EQ (HI, MID, LOW) knobs Boost or reduce the relevant frequency for the relevant channel. 4 MASTER LEVEL knob Adjusts the volume of the master output sound.
  • Page 14 Part names and functions Turn counterclockwise: Gradually decreases the low-pass filter’s cutoff frequency. Turn clockwise: Gradually increases the high-pass filter’s cut-off frequency. 6 HOT CUE mode button Press: Enters Hot Cue mode. Read more: Using Hot Cues (page 37) Serato DJ Pro [SHIFT] + press: Enters Beat Jump mode.
  • Page 15 Part names and functions 9 SAMPLER mode button Press: Enters Sampler mode. Read more: Using Sampler (page 39) [SHIFT] + press: Enters Scratch Bank mode. Read more: Using Scratch Bank (page 41) 10 Performance Pads Press: You can use Performance Pads to trigger various features. Read more: Using the Performance Pads (page 37) (headphones) CUE button (master) Press:...
  • Page 16 Part names and functions 15 Crossfader Adjusts the sound balance between the left and right channels depending on the crossfader curve setting. [SHIFT] + slide: Triggers Fader Start.

  • Page 17: Effects Section

    Part names and functions Effects section 1 Effect lever Applies an effect. – [ON]: Applies an effect while you hold the effect lever in the [ON] position. Release the lever to return it to the center position and turn the effect off.
  • Page 18 Part names and functions 5 Effect 3 button Press: Selects the effect on the right side (slot 3) of the [FX] panel. [SHIFT] + press: Increases the beat fraction for synchronizing the effect sound each time you press the button. 6 SHIFT button Press another button while holding the [SHIFT] button to use a different feature assigned to the button.

  • Page 19: Rear Panel

    Part names and functions Rear panel 1 USB port Connection for a PC/Mac. • Be sure to use the supplied USB cable. • A USB hub can’t be used with the unit. • If your PC/Mac has only a USB Type-C port, you’ll need to use a USB Type- C male to USB Type-A female cable.

  • Page 20: Front Panel

    Part names and functions Front panel (headphones) output terminal Connection for your headphones. Stereo mini-jack plugs (ø 3.5 mm) can be used with the unit. • Only use headphones with 32 Ω or more impedance. Headphones with impedance lower than 32 Ω won’t work with the unit.

  • Page 21: Connections

    Connections • Be sure to disconnect the USB cable before connecting different devices or changing connections. Refer to the instruction manuals for devices you want to connect. • Power is supplied via USB bus power. You can use the unit with a single connection to your PC/Mac.

  • Page 22: Connection Examples

    Connections Connection examples Connecting to input/output terminals Rear panel (1) PC/Mac (2) Powered speakers, power amplifier, etc. (3) Microphone • The [MIC] input terminal only supports an unbalanced input. • When not using the microphone, turn the [MIC LEVEL] knob to the minimum level.
  • Page 23 Connections Front panel (1) Headphones...
  • Page 24 Connections Connecting 1 Connect your headphones to the headphones output terminal. • Only connect headphones with 32 Ω or more impedance. Headphones with impedance lower than 32 Ω won’t work with the unit. 2 Connect powered speakers, a power amplifier, etc. to the [MASTER] output terminals.
  • Page 25 Connections 3 Connect the unit to your PC/Mac via a USB cable. 4 Turn on your PC/Mac. 5 Turn on the devices connected to the terminals (powered speakers, microphone, etc.).

  • Page 26: Serato Dj Lite

    Serato DJ Lite Installing Serato DJ Lite Installing (Mac) Do not connect the unit to your Mac until installation is complete. • Close all programs on your Mac. 1 Unzip the downloaded Serato DJ Lite software file. 2 Double-click the unzipped software file to launch the installer. 3 Read the terms of the License Agreement carefully and if you agree, click [Agree].
  • Page 27 Serato DJ Lite 6 Click [Close] to quit the installer.
  • Page 28 Serato DJ Lite Installing (Windows) Do not connect the unit to your PC until installation is complete. • Log into your PC as an administrator before starting the installation. • Close all programs on your PC. 1 Unzip the downloaded Serato DJ Lite software file. 2 Double-click the unzipped software file to launch the installer.

  • Page 29: Basic Use

    Serato DJ Lite Basic use Serato DJ Lite Starting This manual mainly focuses on explaining the hardware functions of the unit. For detailed instructions on using the Serato DJ Lite software, see the Serato DJ Lite software manual. For Mac In Finder, open the [Applications] folder, then double-click the [Serato DJ Lite] icon.
  • Page 30 Serato DJ Lite The following screen shows when tracks are loaded onto decks in Serato DJ Lite. A Deck section Track information (track name, artist name, BPM, etc.), the overall waveform, and other information about the loaded track is displayed. B Waveform display The waveform of the loaded track is displayed.
  • Page 31 Serato DJ Lite Importing music files (tracks) • There are various ways to import tracks into Serato DJ Lite. For details, see the Serato DJ Lite software manual. • If you've previously used Serato Limited’s DJ software (e.g. Scratch Live, ITCH, Serato DJ Intro, Serato DJ, or Serato DJ Pro) and you’ve already created track libraries, you can use these libraries with Serato DJ Lite.
  • Page 32 Serato DJ Lite Loading a track onto a deck The following explains how to load a track onto deck [1] as an example. Turn the rotary selector (back) to select a track from the library, then press the [LOAD] button for deck 1 (left). The track is loaded onto the deck.
  • Page 33 Serato DJ Lite Playing a track This section explains how to play sound from deck 1 (left) as an example. 1 Set the positions of the knobs etc. as shown below. • [TRIM] knob: turned fully counterclockwise • EQ [HI/MID/LOW] knobs: center position (12 o’clock) •...
  • Page 34 5 Turn the [MASTER LEVEL] knob to adjust the volume of the speakers to a level you’re happy with. • If you can’t output sound from the [MASTER] output terminals or the unit isn’t recognized by your PC/Mac, refer to the [FAQ] on the Pioneer DJ support website. pioneerdj.com/support/...
  • Page 35 Serato DJ Lite Monitoring with headphones This section explains how to play sound from deck 1 (left) as an example. 1 Turn the headphones [LEVEL] knob fully counterclockwise. 2 Press the headphones [CUE] button for channel 1. 3 Turn the headphones [LEVEL] knob. Adjust the headphones volume to a level you’re happy with.

  • Page 36: Advanced Use

    Serato DJ Lite Advanced use Using Manual Loop You can use Manual Loop to choose the section you want to loop in a track. 1 During playback, press the Loop [1/2X] button at the point you want to start looping (the loop in point) while holding the [SHIFT] button. 2 Press the Loop [2X] button at the point you want the loop to end (the loop out point) while holding the [SHIFT] button.
  • Page 37 Serato DJ Lite Using the Performance Pads You can switch functions using the buttons for respective Pad modes: [HOT CUE], [AUTO LOOP], [TRACKING] SCRATCH, and [SAMPLER]. Using Hot Cues You can start playback instantly from the position where a Hot Cue is set.
  • Page 38 Serato DJ Lite Using Auto Loop When you press a Performance Pad in Auto Loop mode, a loop with the number of beats assigned to the pad is set and the loop plays until you release the pad. 1 Press the [AUTO LOOP] button. The unit enters Auto Loop mode.
  • Page 39 Serato DJ Lite • Select a Hot Cue in advance to use it in Tracking Scratch mode. If you don’t select a Hot Cue, then Hot Cue A will be selected. • When using Tracking Scratch mode, turn Vinyl mode on. 1 Press the [TRACKING] SCRATCH button.
  • Page 40 Serato DJ Lite 3 Drag and drop tracks or sounds from the library to load them into the [SAMPLER] slots. The sampler settings and loaded tracks are saved. 4 Press a Performance Pad. The track or sound assigned to the relevant slot is played. The slots, track search controls and Censor are set to the Performance Pads as follows.
  • Page 41 Serato DJ Lite 1: 1/16 beat, 2: 1/8 beat, 3: 1/4 beat, 4: 1/2 beat, 5: 1 beat, 6: 2 beats, 7: 1/3 beat, 8: Manual Sound is permanently cut while the manual pad is pressed. 2 Press and hold down a Performance Pad during playback. Cuts the sound in time with the beat while holding the pad.
  • Page 42 Serato DJ Lite 1: Slot 1, 2: Slot 2, 3: Slot 3, 4: Slot 4, 5: Previous track, 6: Search , 7: Search , 8: Censor 5 Press the Performance Pad while holding the [SHIFT] button. The previous loaded track is loaded again. Using Fader Start Using Channel Fader Start 1 Set the temporary cue point.
  • Page 43 Serato DJ Lite Playback starts from the temporary cue point. • If you move the crossfader back while holding the [SHIFT] button during playback, the playback position instantly jumps back to the temporary cue point and pauses (Back Cue). When no temporary cue point is set, playback starts from the beginning of the track.
  • Page 44 Serato DJ Lite Using an effect The following explains how to operate the slot 1 effect for FX1 on the Serato DJ Lite screen as an example. 1 Display the [FX] panel on the Serato DJ Lite screen. 2 Press the effect [1] button while holding the [SHIFT] button. The effect list appears on slot 1 of FX1 on the Serato DJ Lite screen.
  • Page 45 Serato DJ Lite The effect is applied to the sound from channel 1. • When you return the effect lever to the center position, the effect is turned off. Using a microphone 1 Connect a microphone to the [MIC] input terminal. 2 Turn the [MIC LEVEL] knob.
  • Page 46 Serato DJ Lite Setting the crossfader curve You can set the crossfader curve on the Serato DJ Lite screen. 1 Click in Serato DJ Lite. 2 Click the [Mixer] tab. 3 Adjust the crossfader curve. • The more you turn it toward [SLOW], the more gradual the rise of the curve. •...

  • Page 47: Changing The Settings

    Changing the settings Launching Utilities mode Be sure to close your DJ application before launching Utilities mode. 1 Disconnect the USB cable from your PC/Mac. 2 Hold both the [CUE] and Play/pause [ ] buttons on the left deck and connect the USB cable to your PC/Mac. Utilities mode launches.

  • Page 48: Utilities Mode Settings

    Changing the settings Utilities mode settings You can change the following settings in Utilities mode. • Fader Start • Back Spin Length • Crossfader Cut Lag • Demo mode Fader Start Press one of the Performance Pads 1 through 3 on the left deck. •...
  • Page 49 Changing the settings Turn the rotary selector (back), then press it. The number of lights that are lit up on the channel level indicators and Performance Pads indicates the setting value (1 through 53). • The number of lights that are lit up on Performance Pads on the right deck: tens place.

  • Page 50: Additional Information

    Additional information Troubleshooting If you think something is wrong with the unit, check the information below and refer to the [FAQ] for the DDJ-REV1 on the Pioneer DJ website. pioneerdj.com/support/ Sometimes, the problem may be caused by another device. Inspect the other devices and electrical appliances you’re using and refer to...
  • Page 51 Additional information PC/Mac connection The unit isn’t recognized by your PC/Mac. • Connect the supplied USB cable correctly. See: Connections (page 21) • If you’re using a USB hub, disconnect it. • Quit any other open applications including screen savers and antivirus security software on your PC/Mac.
  • Page 52 Additional information Sound Sound isn’t output, is too quiet, or cuts. • Set the [TRIM] knob, channel fader, crossfader, and [MASTER LEVEL] knob to the correct positions. See: Playing a track (page 33) • Connect the connection cable properly. See: Connections (page 21) •...
  • Page 53 Additional information Serato DJ Lite Serato DJ Lite becomes unstable. • Update Serato DJ Lite to the latest version. See: Installing Serato DJ Lite (page 26) • Quit any other applications on your PC/Mac. If Serato DJ Lite remains unstable, try disabling the wireless network or other wireless connections, antivirus software, screen saver, low-power mode, etc.
  • Page 54 Additional information Serato DJ Lite virtual deck isn’t displayed. (Practice mode is displayed.) • Connect the supplied USB cable correctly. See: Connections (page 21) • Update Serato DJ Lite to the latest version. See: Installing Serato DJ Lite (page 26) Fader Start doesn’t work.

  • Page 55: Specifications

    Additional information Specifications General – Main Unit Power supply ................DC 5 V Rated current................500 mA Main unit weight............2.1 kg (4.6 lbs.) Max. dimensions (W × D × H) ......526.0 × 255.5 × 59.2 mm (20.71” × 10.06” × 2.33”) Tolerable operating temperature..
  • Page 56 Additional information Headphones output terminals 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack ............1 set USB port USB (Type-B) ................1 set • The specifications and design of this product are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 57: Using The Unit As A Controller For Other Dj Applications

    • For details, see your DJ application’s user guide. About MIDI messages For details on this unit’s MIDI messages, see the List of MIDI Messages. • You can find the List of MIDI Messages on the Pioneer DJ website: pioneerdj.com/...

  • Page 58: Trademarks And Registered Trademarks

    Additional information Trademarks and registered trademarks • Mac, macOS and Finder are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. • Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. • Serato DJ Lite, Scratch Live, ITCH, Serato DJ, Serato DJ Pro and Serato DJ Intro are registered trademarks of Serato Limited.

  • Page 59: Software License Notice

    Additional information Software license notice Apache Copyright (c) 2009-2019 ARM Limited. All rights reserved. SPDX-License-Identifier: Apache-2.0 Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the License); you may not use this file except in compliance with the License. You may obtain a copy of the License at www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0 Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software distributed under the License is distributed on an AS IS BASIS,...
  • Page 60 Additional information 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution. 3. Neither the name of the copyright holder nor the names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior written permission.

  • Page 61: Cautions On Copyrights

    Additional information Cautions on copyrights Recordings you have made are for your personal enjoyment and according to copyright laws may not be used without the consent of the copyright holder. • Music recorded from CDs, etc., is protected by the copyright laws of individual countries and by international treaties.

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