Setup Serato Software The Pioneer DJ DJM-S5 is a “Serato DJ Pro hardware unlocked” device, meaning it works with Serato DJ Pro out of the box. Please ensure you have the latest version of Serato DJ Pro installed: Click here to download Serato DJ Pro...
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Overview DJM-S5 CONTROL FUNCTION MIC LEVEL Adjust microphone input level AUX LEVEL Adjust auxilliary input level CROSSFADER FEELING ADJUST Adjust crossfader feeling adjust between light & heavy HEADPHONES Connect headphones to 3.5mm and 1/4” outputs DJM-S5 CONTROL FUNCTION POWER SWITCH Turn on Seventy SIGNAL GND Connect grounding cable from phono turntable connected to channel 1 or 2...
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Set Auto FX tempo LOCK ON - ON Pull FX paddle down to momentarily turn on Serato FX unit per channel, or push FX paddle up to keep FX unit on FX1/CUT1 - FX2/CUT2 - ARM Serato FX 1 controls or parameters, or long...
• HOT CUE mode: Press Pads 1-8 trigger Serato DJ Pro Cue points, and if no Cue point is present on that slot/pad, will set a Cue point. Holding SHIFT while pressing a pad will clear the Cue point from that pad/slot.
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SAVED FLIP mode (MODE + SHIFT + AUTOLOOP): In this mode, pads 1-8 trigger Saved Flips. Holding SHIFT while pressing pads 1-8 will toggle the respective Saved Flip on or off. NOTE: Serato Flip is required for this mode. •...
Pitch Play Holding SHIFT + MODE and pressing the HOT CUE performance pad button on the Pioneer DJ DJM-S5 will enable Pitch Play mode. In this mode you an play Cue Points over variable pitch ranges. There are 3 key ranges to choose from. The following tables show pitched key ranges (in Semitones) while using the 8 performance pads in Pitch Play mode.
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The Pioneer DJ DJM-S5 is a Serato DVS hardware unlocked, meaning it activates the Serato DVS expansion pack when connected to your computer, thus allowing you to use turntables or CD players to control Serato DJ Pro using NoiseMap™ Control Tone records or CDs.
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Scratch Cutter Scratch Cutter is a firmware-based feature that automatically applies crossfader cuts using predetermined, user- selectable patterns, that sync with the BPM of the playing track. This allow the user to focus on manipulating & practicing the vinyl or jog wheel movements, without worrying about the crossfader. Follow the steps below to use Scratch Cutter: Long press one of the 6 FX buttons on the DJM-S5.
MIDI The MIDI feature in Serato DJ Pro provides the ability to remap Serato DJ Pro software functions to your primary Serato controller, interface or mixer. You can also assign controls to a secondary MIDI controller to further enhance your performance.
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