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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual DJ Controller DDJ-FLX10 pioneerdj.com/support/ rekordbox.com serato.com For FAQ and other support information for this product, visit the websites above.

  • Page 2: How To Read This Manual

    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 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents How to read this manual ............... 2 Before you start................. 5 What’s in the box ................5 User guides................... 5 DJ software................... 6 PC/Mac setup ................8 Part names and functions ............10 Top panel..................10 Browse section ................11 Deck section ................
  • Page 4 Serato DJ Pro................. 114 Installing Serato DJ Pro ............114 Basic use .................. 117 Advanced use ................124 Changing the settings............154 Launching Utilities mode............154 Setting Utility software .............. 159 Additional information ............165 Troubleshooting ................ 165 LCD display ................173 Signal flow ................

  • Page 5: Before You Start

    Before you start What’s in the box • AC adapter • Power cord • USB cable • Warranty (for some regions) • Quick Start Guide • Precautions for Use • Serato Pitch 'n Time DJ voucher Only products in Europe. Products in North America and Japan include warranty information in the Precautions for Use.

  • Page 6: Dj Software

    Before you start DJ software rekordbox • rekordbox is a complete DJ application you can use to manage your music and perform. And in Lighting mode, you can create lighting sequences to sync with your performances. • Even if you don’t have a paid subscription plan, you can use Performance mode by connecting this unit to your PC/Mac with rekordbox installed.
  • Page 7 Before you start Serato DJ Pro Serato DJ Pro is DJ software from Serato Limited. This unit unlocks the software, which you can download from the Serato website. serato.com/dj/pro/downloads • For information on the latest system requirements, compatibility, and supported operating systems of Serato DJ Pro, visit the website below.

  • Page 8: Pc/Mac Setup

    Before you start PC/Mac setup To input or output your PC/Mac’s audio to/from the unit, install the dedicated audio driver software and/or Setting Utility on your PC/Mac. If you install the audio driver software to your PC (Windows), Setting Utility will also be installed with the driver software. If you use a Mac, install Setting Utility only.
  • Page 9 Before you start Downloading the dedicated software 1 Visit the URL below. pioneerdj.com/support/ 2 Click [Software & firmware updates]. 3 Click [DDJ-FLX10] under [DJ CONTROLLER]. 4 Click [Drivers]. 5 Click [Download link] and save the file. • Download the dedicated software to your PC/Mac. Installing the dedicated software 1 Unzip the downloaded dedicated software.

  • Page 10: Part Names And Functions

    Part names and functions Top panel 1 Browse section Selects 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 section Controls the level adjustment for each channel, track mixing, etc.

  • Page 11: Browse Section

    Part names and functions Browse section  Using rekordbox 1 Rotary selector Turn: Moves the cursor in rekordbox. [SHIFT] + turn: Enlarges or shrinks the enlarged waveform in rekordbox. Turn to the right to enlarge, or the left to shrink it. Press: If the cursor is pointed to a track, the track loads onto the deck.
  • Page 12 Part names and functions 2 BACK button Press: Moves the cursor between the tree view and track list each time you press the button. • When the playlist palette is displayed, the cursor will move between the tree view, track list, and a playlist in the playlist palette. •...
  • Page 13 Part names and functions Press: If the cursor is pointed to a track, the track loads onto the deck. If the cursor is pointed to a library or [crates], the cursor moves between the library and [crates] panels each time you press the button. Press twice: Loads the track from the deck that isn't playing onto the deck that is playing.

  • Page 14: Deck Section

    Part names and functions Deck section 31 32  Using rekordbox 1 CUE/LOOP CALL  button Press: Selects and calls up the cue point or loop point. [SHIFT] + press: Saves the cue point or loop point. 2 CUE/LOOP CALL  button Press: Selects and calls up the cue point or loop point.
  • Page 15 Part names and functions [SHIFT] + press: Deletes the cue point or loop point. 3 MIX POINT SELECT  button Press: Selects a point to be mixed from a Hot Cue point or cue point set on the track that's loaded to the deck to be mixed. [SHIFT] + press: Cancels the setting for Mix Point Link.
  • Page 16 Part names and functions 6 QUANTIZE button Press: Turns the Quantize function on/off. Press (during Standby mode): Cancels Standby mode. • You can only do this on the left deck. [SHIFT] + press: Hold the [SHIFT] button and tap the button to set the tempo of the respective deck in time with your tapping (Tap feature).
  • Page 17 Part names and functions [SHIFT] + press: Sets the deck as the master. 10 TEMPO slider Adjusts the playing speed of the track. 11 KEY SYNC button Press: Changes the key of the track to match the other deck. [SHIFT] + press: Changes the key of the track that's playing to the original key.
  • Page 18 Part names and functions [SHIFT] + press: Enters Pad FX mode 2.  Read more: Using Pad FX (page 80) 15 BEAT JUMP mode button Press: Enters Beat Jump mode.  Read more: Using Beat Jump (page 82) [SHIFT] + press: Enters Beat Loop mode.
  • Page 19 Part names and functions 18 Performance Pads Press: You can use Performance Pads to trigger various features.  Read more: Using the Performance Pads (page 78) 19 PLAY/PAUSE  button Press: Plays/pauses a track. 20 CUE button Press: Sets, calls up, and plays a cue point. •...
  • Page 20 Part names and functions 22 SHIFT button Press another button while holding the [SHIFT] button to use a different feature assigned to the button. Press twice: Switches between display and non-display of the Digital Marker on the On Jog Display. 23 On Jog Display ...
  • Page 21 Part names and functions 26 SLIP REVERSE button Press: Plays in reverse while you hold the button and returns to normal playback when you release it. • Normal playback continues in the background during reverse playback, then normal playback resumes from the position it's reached when you release the button.
  • Page 22 Part names and functions [SHIFT] + press: Playback returns to the previously set loop in point and loop playback resumes. [SHIFT] + press (during loop playback): Adjusts the loop out point using the jog wheel. 29 4 BEAT/EXIT button Press: Starts Auto Beat Loop of 4 beats.
  • Page 23 Part names and functions 31 ACTIVE PART VOCAL button Press: (When Mute is set), turns muting of the Vocal part on/off. (When Solo is set), outputs only the Vocal part. Press the button again to output all parts. • You can set the [Preferences] > [Extensions] > [TRACK SEPARATION] tab >...
  • Page 24 Part names and functions  Using Serato DJ Pro 1 CUE/LOOP CALL  button Press: Selects the loop slot. [SHIFT] + press: Locks the loop slot. 2 CUE/LOOP CALL  button Press: Selects the loop slot. [SHIFT] + press: Deletes the loop slot. 3 MIX POINT SELECT ...
  • Page 25 Part names and functions 6 QUANTIZE button Press: Turns the Quantize function on/off. Press (during Standby mode): Cancels Standby mode. • You can only do this on the left deck. [SHIFT] + press: Hold the [SHIFT] button and tap the button to set the tempo of the respective deck in time with your tapping (Tap feature).
  • Page 26 Part names and functions 11 KEY SYNC button Press: Changes the key of the track to match the other deck. [SHIFT] + press: Changes the key of the track on the deck that is playing to the original key. 12 TEMPO RESET button Press: Returns the playback speed to the original speed, regardless of the position of the [TEMPO] slider.
  • Page 27 Part names and functions [SHIFT] + press: Enters Roll mode.  Read more: Using Roll (page 131) 15 BEAT JUMP mode button Press: Enters Beat Jump mode.  Read more: Using Beat Jump (page 127) [SHIFT] + press: Enters Auto Loop mode. ...
  • Page 28 Part names and functions 18 Performance Pads Press: You can use Performance Pads to trigger various features.  Read more: Using the Performance Pads (page 126) 19 PLAY/PAUSE  button Press: Plays/pauses a track. [SHIFT] + press: Returns to the temporary cue point and playback starts (Stutter). 20 CUE button Press: Sets, calls up, and plays a cue point.
  • Page 29 Part names and functions 22 SHIFT button Press another button while holding the [SHIFT] button to use a different feature assigned to the button. Press twice: Switches between display and non-display of the Digital Marker on the On Jog Display. 23 On Jog Display ...
  • Page 30 Part names and functions 26 SLIP REVERSE button Press: Plays in reverse while you hold the button and returns to normal playback when you release it. • Normal playback continues in the background during reverse playback, then normal playback resumes from the position it's reached when you release the button.
  • Page 31 Part names and functions [SHIFT] + press (during loop playback): Adjusts the loop out point using the jog wheel. 29 4 BEAT/EXIT button Press: Starts Auto Beat Loop of 4 beats. Press (during loop playback): Cancels loop playback. [SHIFT] + press: Switches the active/non-active status of the loop.
  • Page 32 Part names and functions The deck you pressed the button only plays the Vocal Stem, and the other deck mutes the Vocal Stem. 32 ACTIVE PART INST button Press: Turns muting of the Bass and Melody Stems on/off. [SHIFT] + press twice: You can duplicate a track loaded on a deck so it plays on the other deck from exactly the same point.

  • Page 33: On Jog Display (Using Rekordbox)

    Part names and functions On Jog Display (using rekordbox) When loading a track from DJ software to a deck, the On Jog Display shows various track information. If you're using rekordbox, press the [PAGE ] button or [PAGE ] button while holding the [SHIFT] button to switch information on the On Jog Display between Deck Info mode, Waveform mode, Artwork Display, and DJ Logo Display.
  • Page 34 Part names and functions 5 Cue / Loop / Hot Cue points Shows the set cue points, loop points, and Hot Cue points as markers. 6 Playback position Shows the current playback position. 7 Cue scope Shows the cue points, loop points, and Hot Cue points set in the section from 4 bars before to 16 bars after the current playback position as markers.
  • Page 35 Part names and functions 15 On Air Indicates the On Air status for the deck you're using. Lights up in white when playing deck 1 or deck 2, and lights up in blue when playing deck 3 or deck 4. 16 Digital Marker Shows the current playback position.
  • Page 36 Part names and functions Waveform mode 1 BPM Displays the BPM of the track. 2 Master tempo Shows when the master tempo is turned on. 3 Key Shows the current key of the track. 4 Key change amount Shows the amount of change between the original key and the current key of the track.
  • Page 37 Part names and functions 7 Deck number (deck for mixing) Indicates the deck number of the waveform for mixing. 8 Time (minutes, seconds) Indicates the remaining time or elapsed time. You can change the display via the settings in [Preferences] in rekordbox. ...
  • Page 38 Part names and functions 17 Enlarged waveform (playing deck) Displays the enlarged waveform of the playing deck. 18 Enlarged waveform (deck for mixing) Displays the enlarged waveform of the track on the deck for mixing. 19 MASTER Lights up when the deck is set as the master. 20 Cue point Shows the position of the set or called-up cue point.
  • Page 39 Part names and functions  To display Mix Point Link When you press the [MIX POINT SELECT ] button, [MIX POINT SELECT ] button, or [MIX POINT LINK] button, Mix Point Link information appears.  Read: Using Mix Point Link (page 102) 1 Playback position (playing deck) Indicates the current playback position of the track on the playing deck.
  • Page 40 Part names and functions Artwork Display 1 Artwork Displays the track artwork. 2 SYNC Lights up when Beat Sync is turned on. 3 Deck number Indicates the current playing deck. 4 On Air Indicates the On Air status of the deck you're using. Lights up in white when playing deck 1 or deck 2, and lights up in blue when playing deck 3 or deck 4.
  • Page 41 Part names and functions 7 Cue point Shows the position of the set or called-up cue point. DJ Logo Display 1 DJ Logo Displays the DJ Logo. • You can change the DJ Logo in [DJ LOGO DISPLAY] of the Setting Utility (page 159).
  • Page 42 Part names and functions 6 Digital Marker Shows the current playback position. Rotates during playback, and stops when the deck is paused. • Press the [SHIFT] button twice to switch between display and non-display. • The default setting is non-display. 7 MASTER Lights up when the deck is set as the master.

  • Page 43: On Jog Display (Using Serato Dj Pro)

    Part names and functions On Jog Display (using Serato DJ Pro) When loading a track from DJ software to a deck, the On Jog Display shows various track information. If you're using Serato DJ Pro, press the [PAGE ] button or [PAGE ] button while holding the [SHIFT] button to switch information on the On Jog Display between Virtual Deck mode, Waveform mode, Artwork Display, and DJ Logo Display.
  • Page 44 Part names and functions 7 Deck number Indicates the current playing deck. 8 Playing speed adjustment range Displays the adjustable range based on the original playing speed of the track. 9 Key lock Displays this symbol when Key Lock is turned on. 10 Key Shows the current key of the track.
  • Page 45 Part names and functions Waveform mode 1 Loop Shows the loop beat value. During loop playback, this displays in blue. 2 Playing speed The value changes according to the position of the [TEMPO] slider. 3 Selected deck Lights up in white when playing deck 1 or deck 2, and lights up in blue when playing deck 3 or deck 4.
  • Page 46 Part names and functions 8 Key Shows the current key of the track. 9 BPM Displays the BPM of the track. 10 Deck number Indicates the current playing deck. 11 Playing speed adjustment range Displays the adjustable range based on the original playing speed of the track. 12 Key lock Displays this symbol when Key Lock is turned on.
  • Page 47 Part names and functions Artwork Display 1 Artwork Displays the artwork. 2 SYNC Lights up when the Sync function is turned on. 3 Deck number Indicates the current playing deck. 4 Selected deck Lights up in white when playing deck 1 or deck 2, and lights up in blue when playing deck 3 or deck 4.
  • Page 48 Part names and functions DJ Logo Display 1 DJ Logo Displays the DJ Logo. • You can change the DJ Logo in [DJ LOGO DISPLAY] in the Setting Utility (page 159). 2 SYNC Lights up when the Sync function is turned on. 3 Deck number Indicates the current playing deck.
  • Page 49 Part names and functions  To display the pad functions When you press and hold down the [PAGE ] button or [PAGE ] button, information about the functions assigned to the Performance Pads shows. When you release the button, the display returns to the previous screen. 1 Pad mode Indicates the current pad mode.

  • Page 50: Mixer Section

    Part names and functions Mixer section A, PHONO/LINE, B switches Selects the input source of each channel. • [ A] or [ B]: Select to use a track loaded onto a deck. • [PHONO/LINE]: Select to use a phono-level (MM cartridge) output device such as a turntable connected to the [LINE/PHONO] input terminals.
  • Page 51 Part names and functions 3 MASTER LEVEL knob Adjusts the volume of the master output sound. 4 BOOTH LEVEL knob Adjusts the volume of the sound output from the [BOOTH] output terminals. 5 CLIP indicator Flashes when the output level is too high. •...
  • Page 52 Part names and functions 10 Headphones CUE button (master) Press: Plays the master sound through your headphones. 11 Headphones CUE buttons (channel) Press: Play the sound of the relevant channel through your headphones. [SHIFT] + press: Switches between EQ mode and Part ISO mode for the EQ knobs on the channels that are controlling DJ software.
  • Page 53 Part names and functions 18 SAMPLER CUE button Outputs the sampler sound from the headphones. • When using Serato DJ Pro, set [Sample Player Output Select] to [A] in Serato DJ Pro. 19 MIC OFF, ON, TALKOVER switch Turns the microphone on/off. ...

  • Page 54: Effects Section

    Part names and functions Effects section  Using rekordbox 1 FX PART SELECT (VOCAL, DRUMS, INST) buttons Press: Select a part to be applied with an effect when using Beat FX or Sound Color The effect applies to the parts which are lit. •...
  • Page 55 Part names and functions 4 BEAT  button Press: Increases the number of beats for synchronizing the Beat FX sound each time the button is pressed. [SHIFT] + press: Sets the Beat FX Tempo mode to BPM Tap mode. The BPM used as the basis for Beat FX is set in time with your tapping of the button.
  • Page 56 Part names and functions 11 SOUND COLOR FX buttons Turn Sound Color FX on/off.  Read: Using Sound Color FX (page 99)  Using Serato DJ Pro 1 FX PART SELECT (VOCAL, DRUMS, INST) buttons Press: Select a Stem to be applied with an effect when using Beat FX or Sound Color The effect applies to the Stems which are lit.
  • Page 57 Part names and functions 5 BEAT FX select knob Changes the FX. 6 BEAT FX CH select knob Changes the channel that the effect will be applied to. 7 BEAT FX LEVEL/DEPTH knob Adjusts the parameter of FX. 8 BEAT FX ON/OFF button Press: Turns FX on/off.

  • Page 58: Rear Panel

    Part names and functions Rear panel MASTER 10 11 14 15 1 Kensington security slot Connection for a cable lock for security. 2 MASTER 1 output terminals (balanced XLR) Connection for analog input terminals of a power amplifier, etc. • Be sure to use these terminals as balanced outputs. If you use an XLR to RCA converter cable (or a converter adapter), etc.
  • Page 59 Part names and functions 6 LINE/PHONO switch Set to [LINE] when connecting a line-level output device (multi player, etc.) to the [CH3] / [CH4] input terminals. Set to [PHONO] when connecting a phono-level (MM cartridge) output device (turntable, etc.) to the [CH3] / [CH4] input terminals. 7 LINE/PHONO input terminals Connection for a phono-level (MM cartridge) output device (turntable, etc.) or a line-level output device (multi player, etc.).
  • Page 60 Part names and functions 11 USB port (USB A) Connection for a PC/Mac. • Be sure to use the USB cable specified below. – To connect to a USB Type-C port: use the USB cable supplied with the unit or a USB 2.0 compliant cable –...

  • Page 61: Front Panel

    Part names and functions Front panel 1 PHONES output terminals Connection for your headphones. 1/4” stereo jack and 3.5-mm stereo mini jack can be used with the unit. • Only use headphones with 32 Ω or more impedance. Headphones with impedance lower than 32 Ω...

  • Page 62: Connections

    Connections • Be sure to turn off the unit and disconnect the power cord from the outlet before connecting devices. • Only connect the power cord to a power outlet after you’ve made all other connections. • Be sure to use the supplied power cord and AC adapter. •...

  • Page 63: Connection Examples

    Connections Connection examples Connecting input terminals Rear panel (1) Turntable, (2) Multi player, (3) Microphone, (4) PC/Mac, (5) Portable audio device, (6) AC adapter, (7) Power cord, (8) Connection to a power outlet When connecting a turntable to the [CH3] / [CH4] input terminals, set the [LINE/PHONO] switch beside the terminals to [PHONO].
  • Page 64 Connections Cord hook Fasten the AC adapter’s power cord in place by hooking it onto the cord hook. This prevents the power cord from being accidentally pulled and the plug from being disconnected from the terminal. • Never bend the base of the AC adapter's power cord when fastening it.
  • Page 65 Connections Rear panel (1) Powered amplifier, powered speakers, etc., (2) Powered amplifier (for booth monitor), powered speakers, etc., (3) Home stereo, powered amplifier, powered speakers, etc., (4) DMX cable (XLR 3 pin), (5) Lighting fixture • Be sure to use the [MASTER 1] output terminals for a balanced output.
  • Page 66 Connections • Be sure to use the [BOOTH] output terminals for a balanced output. If these terminals are connected to an unbalanced input (such as an RCA or TS terminal) using a TRS to RCA converter cable (or a converter adapter), TS cable, etc., sound quality may decrease or unwanted noise may occur.

  • Page 67: Rekordbox

    rekordbox Installing rekordbox Getting started with rekordbox If you’re using rekordbox for the first time, download the latest version from rekordbox.com and install it in the following way. If you already have rekordbox installed, update to the latest version using the Update Manager which you’ll see when you start rekordbox. •...
  • Page 68 rekordbox 3 Read the terms of the License Agreement carefully and if you agree to them, click [Agree]. • If you do not agree to the contents of the License Agreement, click [Disagree] to cancel the installation. 4 When the screen for completing the installation appears, click [Close] to end the installation.
  • Page 69 rekordbox 3 Read the terms of the License Agreement carefully and if you agree to them, select [Agree], then click [Next]. • If you do not agree to the contents of the license agreement, click [Cancel] to cancel the installation. •...

  • Page 70: Basic Use

    Basic use Starting rekordbox You need to register a Pioneer DJ account to use rekordbox. For details, refer to the rekordbox Introduction. For Mac In Finder, open the [Applications] folder, then double-click the [rekordbox 6] > [rekordbox.app] icon. For Windows 11 In the [Start] menu, open the [All apps] screen, then click the [rekordbox 6] icon under [Pioneer].
  • Page 71 rekordbox Checking audio setup Check that the [Audio] settings in [Preferences] in rekordbox are set as follows: For Mac [Audio]: [DDJ-FLX10] [Output channels]: [Master Output]: [DDJ-FLX10 : MASTER + audio device name on Mac] [Headphones Output]: [DDJ-FLX10 : PHONES] • When PC MASTER OUT is off, [Master Output] in the [Audio] setting is [DDJ-FLX10 : MASTER].
  • Page 72 rekordbox Adding music files into your Collection The [Collection] screen contains a list of music files managed by rekordbox. Add music files on your PC/Mac to your Collection so the software can analyze them and they can be used in rekordbox. 1 Click [Collection] on the tree view.
  • Page 73 rekordbox 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 follows: • [ A, LINE, B] switch: [ • [TRIM] knob: turned fully counterclockwise •...
  • Page 74 PC/Mac instead of using the [MASTER LEVEL] knob. • If you can’t output sound from the [MASTER 1] output terminals or [MASTER 2] 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 75 rekordbox Monitoring with headphones This section explains how to play sound from deck 1 (left) as an example. 1 Set the positions of knobs, etc. as shown below. • [HEADPHONES MIX] knob: Center • [HEADPHONES LEVEL] knob: Turned fully counterclockwise 2 Press the headphones [CUE] button for channel 1.

  • Page 76: Advanced Use

    rekordbox Advanced use Using 4 Beat Loop While a track is playing, press the [4 BEAT/EXIT] button. Loop playback starts with 4 beats from the point where you press the button. • When the Quantize function is turned on, you might notice a slight delay as the loop synchronizes to the beat.
  • Page 77 rekordbox  Cutting the loop Press the [LOOP IN, 1/2X] button during loop playback. Each time you press the button, the loop cuts in half. • You can cut the loop length in half even during 4 Beat Loop playback. ...
  • Page 78 rekordbox Using the Performance Pads You can switch functions using the respective Pad mode buttons (the [HOT CUE] mode button, [PAD FX1] mode button, [BEAT JUMP] mode button, and [SAMPLER] mode button).  Using Hot Cues You can start playback instantly from the position where a Hot Cue is set.
  • Page 79 rekordbox When you press the [PAGE ] button 1: Hot Cue I, 2: Hot Cue J, 3: Hot Cue K, 4: Hot Cue L, 5: Hot Cue M, 6: Hot Cue N, 7: Hot Cue O, 8: Hot Cue P 3 Press a Performance Pad you’ve set a Hot Cue for.
  • Page 80 rekordbox 3 Press a Performance Pad to set a loop during the loop playback. 4 Press the Performance Pad. Loop playback starts from the loop in point. • You can clear the loop by pressing the Performance Pad while holding the [SHIFT] button.
  • Page 81 rekordbox To use Pad FX mode 2, press the [PAD FX1] mode button while holding the [SHIFT] button. Effects are set to the Performance Pads as follows: • For 16 effects assigned to the pads, you can switch to Effect Q through X by pressing the [PAGE ] button, and Effect Y through AF by pressing the [PAGE ] button.
  • Page 82 rekordbox 2 Press the Performance Pad that has a Release FX assigned to it, and release it. The effect turns off, and the Release FX is added.  Using Beat Jump You can move the playback position instantly, without breaking the rhythm of the track that’s playing.
  • Page 83 rekordbox Preparing to use Sampler Click the button at the top-left of the rekordbox screen to display the [SAMPLER] panel. Loading a track into a Sampler slot 1 Press the [SAMPLER] mode button. The unit enters Sampler mode. 2 Press the [PAGE ] button or [PAGE ] button. The Sampler bank changes.
  • Page 84 rekordbox • Sampler slots are set to Performance Pads as follows. (The slots in brackets are for when the Pad mode of deck 2 or deck 4 is set to Sampler mode.) 1: Slot 1 (slot 9), 2: Slot 2 (slot 10), 3: Slot 3 (slot 11), 4: Slot 4 (slot 12), 5: Slot 5 (slot 13), 6: Slot 6 (slot 14), 7: Slot 7 (slot 15), 8: Slot 8 (slot 16) 5 During Sampler playback, press the Performance Pad again.
  • Page 85 rekordbox When the Hot Cue is selected, the various pitches are set to the Performance Pads as follows (Default): 1: +4 Semitones, 2: +5 Semitones, 3: +6 Semitones, 4: +7 Semitones, 5: 0 Semitones, 6: +1 Semitone, 7: +2 Semitones, 8: +3 Semitones A semitone is a unit used to determine the pitch of a sound.
  • Page 86 rekordbox 1: Beat Loop 1/64 beat, 2: Beat Loop 1/32 beat, 3: Beat Loop 1/16 beat, 4: Beat Loop 1/8 beats, 5: Beat Loop 1/4 beats, 6: Beat Loop 1/2 beats, 7: Beat Loop 1 beats, 8: Beat Loop 2 beats 2 Press a Performance Pad.
  • Page 87 rekordbox 2 Press the [PAGE ] button or [PAGE ] button to change the pitch set to the Performance Pad. 3 Press a Performance Pad. The track’s key is changed to the pitch assigned to the pad. 4 Press the [KEY SYNC] button while holding the [SHIFT] button. The track’s key returns to the original key.
  • Page 88 rekordbox 2 Press the [CUE/LOOP CALL ] button while holding the [SHIFT] button. The cue point or loop point is deleted. Using Slip If you turn Slip mode on, normal playback continues in the background while you scratch, play a loop, or play a Hot Cue. When you stop scratching or playing the loop or Hot Cue, normal playback resumes from the position reached in the background.
  • Page 89 rekordbox 3 Press the [SLIP] button. The unit enters Slip mode. 4 Press and hold a Performance Pad during playback. Playback starts from the Hot Cue point. While holding the pad, playback continues. Normal playback continues in the background during Hot Cue playback. 5 Release the Performance Pad.
  • Page 90 rekordbox 2 Press the [4 BEAT/EXIT] button. A 4-beat loop is set, and loop playback starts. Normal playback continues in the background during loop playback. 3 Press the [4 BEAT/EXIT] button again. The loop is canceled and playback starts from the position reached in the background.
  • Page 91 rekordbox 2 While holding the [SHIFT] button, move the channel fader from the bottom to the top. Playback starts from the cue point. • If you move the channel fader back to the bottom while holding the [SHIFT] button during playback, the track instantly jumps back to the cue point and playback pauses.
  • Page 92 rekordbox • Depending on the number of tracks, analysis may take some time. Using Beat FX You can apply effects that match the tempo (BPM) of the track loaded on the deck. Effects section display 1 Effect name Displays the name of the selected effect. 2 AUTO / TAP When the BPM measurement mode is set to Auto mode, [AUTO] is displayed.
  • Page 93 rekordbox  Using Beat FX 1 Press the [BEAT ] button or [BEAT ] button while holding the [SHIFT] button. Selects the BPM measurement mode. – [AUTO]: Press the [BEAT ] button while holding the [SHIFT] button. The BPM is automatically measured from the input audio signal. –...
  • Page 94 rekordbox  Beat FX types on the unit Beat FX Explanation LOW CUT ECHO Outputs the delay sound with the low frequency cut several times while attenuating it according to the number of beats. •  / : Sets the delay time (number of beats) from 1/16 to 16 beats.
  • Page 95 rekordbox Beat FX Explanation SPIRAL Adds a reverb effect to the input sound. When the delay time is changed, the pitch will also change at the same time. •  / : Sets the delay time (number of beats) from 1/16 to 16 beats. •...
  • Page 96 rekordbox Beat FX Explanation FLANGER Creates a one-cycle flanger effect according to the number of beats. •  / : Sets the effect rate (number of beats) from 1/16 to 64 beats per beat of BPM. • LEVEL/DEPTH: Sets how the effect applies.
  • Page 97 rekordbox Beat FX Explanation ROLL Records the input sound when the effect is turned on, and outputs the recorded sound repeatedly according to the set number of beats. •  / : Sets the effect time (number of beats) from 1/16 to 16 beats. •...
  • Page 98 rekordbox Beat FX Explanation MOBIUS (TRI) Creates a triangle wave that sounds as if the pitch continues to rise or fall according to the number of beats. The sound mixed with the input sound outputs. The triangle wave can output without input sound.
  • Page 99 rekordbox Using Sound Color FX You can apply effects that change as you turn the [COLOR] knob for each channel. • For channels with external input sound, the unit's effects are applied.  Read: Sound Color FX types on the unit (page 99) 1 Press one of the [SOUND COLOR FX] buttons.
  • Page 100 rekordbox Effect Explanation DUB ECHO Outputs delayed sound repeatedly while attenuating it and gives an echo effect. • COLOR: Turn counterclockwise: Applies the echo effect to the mid-range. Turn clockwise: Applies the echo effect to the high-range. CRUSH Changes the output sound so it sounds like it's “crushing”.
  • Page 101 rekordbox Effect Explanation FILTER Outputs sound that has passed through a filter. • COLOR: Turn counterclockwise: Gradually decreases the low-pass filter’s cut-off frequency. Turn clockwise: Gradually increases the high-pass filter’s cut-off frequency. Using FX Part Select The effect applies to the selected part (Drums / Vocal / INST) of the loaded track.
  • Page 102 rekordbox Using Mix Point Link You can use this function to mix to your next track easily by setting the start and end points on the track for On Air. This section explains how to mix track A which is On Air on deck 1 with track B on deck 2 as an example.
  • Page 103 rekordbox 5 Press the [MIX POINT LINK] button of deck 2. The Mix Point Link settings are complete. The point on track A and the point on track B are linked, and auto playback is set on track B (Mix Point Link). Track B automatically starts playing from the beginning of the track at the specified mix point.
  • Page 104 rekordbox • You can change the saving destination of files in the [Preferences] > [Controller] > [Recordings] tab in rekordbox. Using a microphone 1 Connect a microphone to the [MIC 1] input terminal or [MIC 2] input terminal. 2 Set the [MIC OFF, ON, TALKOVER] switch to [ON] or [TALKOVER].
  • Page 105 rekordbox  Adjusting the sound Turn the [MIC EQ (HI, LOW)] knobs. – [HI]: -12 dB to +12 dB (10 kHz) – [LOW]: -12 dB to +12 dB (100 Hz)  Using MIC FX 1 Click the button at the top-left of the rekordbox screen. The MIC panel is displayed.
  • Page 106 rekordbox 2 Set the [LINE/PHONO] switch on the unit's rear panel to [LINE]. 3 Set the [ A, LINE, B] switch or [ A, PHONO/LINE, B] switch on the unit's top panel to [LINE] or [PHONO/LINE]. 4 Turn the [TRIM] knob and move the channel fader to adjust the volume of the sound output from each channel.

  • Page 107: Changing The Settings In Rekordbox

    rekordbox Changing the settings in rekordbox You can change the settings of the unit in rekordbox under [Controller] in [Preferences]. When you connect the unit to rekordbox, you can change the following settings: [Controller] > [Deck] tab: [Ring Brightness] setting Set the brightness of the jog ring illumination.
  • Page 108 rekordbox [Time Mode] setting Set time information displayed on the On Jog Display. • [Elapsed]: Displays the time of the current playback position with the beginning of the track as 0:00. • [Remaining]: Displays the remaining time from the current playback position with the end of the track as 0:00.
  • Page 109 rekordbox [CROSSFADER] > [Cut Lag] setting Adjust the Cut Lag on both edges of the crossfader. Units of 0.1 mm can be adjusted from 0.3 mm to 5.5 mm. • The default Cut Lag amount is 1.0 mm. • This Cut Lag setting is a guide, and may not be exact. [Booth Output] setting Change whether or not the microphone sound comes out of the booth channel.
  • Page 110 rekordbox • [Normal]: Sound, other than the microphone channel, is attenuated according to the set value of the Talkover level. Volume Frequency [Microphone Input] > [Talkover Level] setting Set the audio attenuation level of Talkover mode. Setting values: [-6 dB] / [-12 dB] / [-18 dB] / [-24 dB] [Headphones] setting Change the output sound from the [PHONES] output terminals.
  • Page 111 rekordbox [Controller] > [DDJ-FLX10] setting [Master Output] > [Attenuator Level] setting Set the master output attenuator level. Setting values: [0 dB] / [-6 dB] / [-12 dB] [Master Output] > [Monaural/Stereo Selection] setting Change whether mono or stereo sound is output from the master output.
  • Page 112 rekordbox [Peak Limiter] > [Microphone Output (Booth)] setting Prevent sudden and unpleasant digital clipping of microphone sound added to the booth output. • [Enable]: Enable the peak limiter. • [Disable]: Disable the peak limiter. [REC OUT] setting Set whether to output microphone sound to the REC output. If you set [Mix the MIC audio to REC OUT], the microphone sound can be output to the REC output.
  • Page 113 rekordbox [Auto Standby] setting Change the Auto Standby setting. When this setting is enabled, the unit enters Standby mode automatically after 4 hours if the following conditions are met. – None of the unit's buttons or knobs are operated. – No audio signal of -24 dB or greater is input to an input terminal of the unit.

  • Page 114: Serato Dj Pro

    Serato DJ Pro Installing Serato DJ Pro  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 Pro 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 115 Serato DJ Pro 6 Click [Close] to quit the installer.  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 Pro software file.
  • Page 116 Serato DJ Pro A message indicating successful installation appears when installation is complete. 4 Click [Close] to quit the Serato DJ Pro installer.

  • Page 117: Basic Use

    Serato DJ Pro Basic use Starting Serato DJ Pro This manual mainly focuses on explaining the hardware functions of the unit. For detailed instructions on using the Serato DJ Pro software, see the Serato DJ Pro software manual. For Mac In Finder, open the [Applications] folder, then double-click the [Serato DJ Pro] icon.
  • Page 118 Serato DJ Pro The following screen shows when tracks are loaded onto decks in Serato DJ Pro: Click [Library] in the top-left corner of the screen, then select [Vertical] or [Horizontal] from the pull-down menu to change the screen layout. A Deck section Track information (track name, artist name, BPM, etc.), the overall waveform, and other information about the loaded track is displayed.
  • Page 119 Serato DJ Pro Importing music files (tracks) • There are various ways to import tracks into Serato DJ Pro. For details, see the Serato DJ Pro software manual. • If you've previously used Serato Limited’s DJ software (e.g. Scratch Live, ITCH, or Serato DJ Intro) and you’ve already created track libraries, you can use these libraries with Serato DJ Pro.
  • Page 120 Serato DJ Pro Loading an audio track onto a deck The following explains how to load a track onto deck 1 as an example: 1 Press the [BACK] button on the unit to move the cursor to the crates panel of the Serato DJ Pro software screen, then turn the rotary selector to select a crate, etc.
  • Page 121 Serato DJ Pro 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. • [ A, LINE, B] switch: [ • [TRIM] knob: turned fully counterclockwise •...
  • Page 122 [MASTER 2] output terminals. • If you can’t output sound from the [MASTER 1] output terminals or [MASTER 2] 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 123 Serato DJ Pro Monitoring with headphones This section explains how to play sound from deck 1 (left) as an example. 1 Set the positions of knobs etc. as shown below. • [HEADPHONES MIX] knob: Center • [HEADPHONES LEVEL] knob: Turned fully counterclockwise 2 Press the headphones [CUE] button for channel 1.

  • Page 124: Advanced Use

    Serato DJ Pro Advanced use Using 4 Beat Loop While a track is playing, press the [4 BEAT/EXIT] button. Loop playback starts with 4 beats from the point where you press the button.  Canceling loop playback Press the [4 BEAT/EXIT] button. When the loop out point is reached, the rest of the track continues to play without returning to the loop in point.
  • Page 125 Serato DJ Pro  Cutting the loop Press the [LOOP IN, 1/2X] button during loop playback. Each time you press the button, the loop cuts in half. • You can cut the loop length in half even during 4 Beat Loop playback. ...
  • Page 126 Serato DJ Pro Using the Performance Pads You can switch functions using the respective Pad mode buttons (the [HOT CUE] mode button, [PAD FX1] mode button, [BEAT JUMP] mode button, and [SAMPLER] mode button).  Using Hot Cues You can start playback instantly from the position where a Hot Cue is set.
  • Page 127 Serato DJ Pro  Using Pad FX You can add a wide range of effects to your performances simply by pressing and releasing the Performance Pads. 1 Press the [PAD FX1] mode button. The unit enters Pad FX mode. 2 Press and hold down a Performance Pad. The effect set on the Performance Pad turns on.
  • Page 128 Serato DJ Pro 1: Beat Jump to the left, 2: Halve the Beat Jump length, 3: Double the Beat Jump length, 4: Beat Jump to the right, 5: Previous track, 6: Search , 7: Search , 8: Censor  Using Sampler You can use the Performance Pads to play tracks or sounds assigned to the Sampler slots.
  • Page 129 Serato DJ Pro 1: Slot 1, 2: Slot 2, 3: Slot 3, 4: Slot 4, 5: Slot 5, 6: Slot 6, 7: Slot 7, 8: Slot 8 • When you press a Performance Pad while holding the [SHIFT] button, the sound of the slot that is currently playing stops.
  • Page 130 Serato DJ Pro Up range: 1: +4, 2: +5, 3: +6, 4: +7, 5: 0, 6: +1, 7: +2, 8: +3 Middle range: 1: 0, 2: +1, 3: +2, 4: +3, 5: -4, 6: -3, 7: -2, 8: -1 Down range: 1: -3, 2: -2, 3: -1, 4: 0, 5: -7, 6: -6, 7: -5, 8: -4 You can shift the pitch range in semitone steps by pressing the [PAGE ] button or [PAGE ] while holding the [SHIFT] button.
  • Page 131 Serato DJ Pro  Using Roll If you press a Performance Pad when the unit is in Roll mode, a loop with the number of beats assigned to the pad is set and the loop plays until you release the pad. During Loop Roll playback, normal playback with the original rhythm continues in the background (but you can only hear the Loop Roll).
  • Page 132 Serato DJ Pro  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 [BEAT JUMP] mode button while holding the [SHIFT] button.
  • Page 133 Serato DJ Pro  Using Key Shift Key Shift is a function of the Pitch 'n Time DJ expansion pack. 1 Press the [SAMPLER] mode button while holding the [SHIFT] button. The unit enters Key Shift mode. 2 Press a Performance Pad. The track's key is changed to the pitch assigned to the pad.
  • Page 134 Serato DJ Pro Down range: 1: -3, 2: -2, 3: -1, 4: 0, 5: -7, 6: -6, 7: -5, 8: -4 Using Saved Flip Serato Flip is a function that enables you to record a sequence, or call up a recorded sequence, of Hot Cues. The recorded sequence of Hot Cues is called a Flip.
  • Page 135 Serato DJ Pro 1: Slot 1, 2: Slot 2, 3: Slot 3, 4: Slot 4, 5: Slot 5, 6: Slot 6, 7: no slot, 8: no slot • You can't save a Flip to a slot if all slots have saved Flips already. Delete a Flip on the slot screen in Serato DJ Pro to free up a slot for a new Flip.
  • Page 136 Serato DJ Pro Using Slip If you turn Slip mode on, normal playback continues in the background while you're scratching or playing a loop or Hot Cue. When you stop scratching or playing the loop or Hot Cue, normal playback resumes from the position reached in the background.
  • Page 137 Serato DJ Pro  Slip Hot Cue 1 Press the [HOT CUE] mode button. The unit enters Hot Cue mode. 2 Press a Performance Pad to set a Hot Cue. 3 Press the [SLIP] button. The unit enters Slip mode. 4 Press and hold a Performance Pad during playback.
  • Page 138 Serato DJ Pro 4 Press the [PLAY/PAUSE ] button again. Playback starts from the position reached in the background. • To cancel Slip mode, press the [SLIP] button again.  Slip Auto Beat Loop 1 Press the [SLIP] button. The unit enters Slip mode. 2 Press the [4 BEAT/EXIT] button.
  • Page 139 Serato DJ Pro Using Fader Start  Using Channel Fader Start 1 Set the cue point. Pause the track at the position you want to start playback from, then press the [CUE] button on that deck. 2 While holding the [SHIFT] button, move the channel fader from the bottom to the top.
  • Page 140 Serato DJ Pro Analyzing tracks Track analysis starts when you drag and drop a music file, or a folder containing music files, into the Track List in Serato DJ Pro. • If a track is loaded to a deck before analysis is complete, it may take some time to display its BPM and waveform.
  • Page 141 Serato DJ Pro Using effects Effects in Serato DJ Pro can be controlled with the unit. Effects section display 1 Effect name Displays the name of the selected effect. 2 AUTO / TAP When the BPM measurement mode is Auto mode, [AUTO] is displayed. When it's Manual Input mode, [TAP] is displayed.
  • Page 142 Serato DJ Pro  Using an effect 1 Press the [BEAT ] button or [BEAT ] button while holding the [SHIFT] button. Select the BPM measurement mode. – [AUTO]: Press the [BEAT ] button while holding the [SHIFT] button. The BPM is automatically measured from the input audio signal.
  • Page 143 Serato DJ Pro  Beat FX types on the unit Beat FX Explanation LOW CUT ECHO Outputs the delay sound with the low frequency cut several times while attenuating it according to the number of beats. •  / : Sets the delay time (number of beats) from 1/16 to 16 beats.
  • Page 144 Serato DJ Pro Beat FX Explanation SPIRAL Adds a reverb effect to the input sound. When the delay time is changed, the pitch will also change at the same time. •  / : Sets the delay time (number of beats) from 1/16 to 16 beats.
  • Page 145 Serato DJ Pro Beat FX Explanation FLANGER Creates a one-cycle flanger effect according to the number of beats. •  / : Sets the effect rate (number of beats) from 1/16 to 64 beats per beat of BPM. • LEVEL/DEPTH: Sets how the effect applies.
  • Page 146 Serato DJ Pro Beat FX Explanation ROLL Records the input sound when the effect is turned on, and outputs the recorded sound repeatedly according to the set number of beats. •  / : Sets the effect time (number of beats) from 1/16 to 16 beats.
  • Page 147 Serato DJ Pro Beat FX Explanation MOBIUS (TRI) Creates a triangular wave that sounds as if the pitch continues to rise or fall according to the number of beats. The sound mixed with the input sound outputs. It can oscillate even if there is no input sound.
  • Page 148 Serato DJ Pro Using Sound Color FX You can apply effects that change as you turn the [COLOR] knob for each channel. • For channels with external input sound, the unit's effects are applied.  Read: Sound Color FX types on the unit (page 148) 1 Press one of the [SOUND COLOR FX] buttons.
  • Page 149 Serato DJ Pro Effect Explanation DUB ECHO Outputs delayed sound repeatedly while attenuating it and gives an echo effect. • COLOR: Turn counterclockwise: Applies the echo effect to the mid-range. Turn clockwise: Applies the echo effect to the high-range. CRUSH Changes the output sound so it sounds like it's “crushing”.
  • Page 150 Serato DJ Pro Effect Explanation FILTER Outputs sound that has passed through a filter. • COLOR: Turn counterclockwise: Gradually decreases the low-pass filter’s cut-off frequency. Turn clockwise: Gradually increases the high-pass filter’s cut-off frequency. Using FX Part Select The effect applies to the selected Stem (Drums / Vocal / Bass & Melody) of the loaded track.
  • Page 151 Serato DJ Pro Recording Serato DJ Pro has a recording feature that you can use to capture your performances. For detailed instructions on recording, see the Serato DJ Pro software manual. 1 Click [REC] in the upper area of the Serato DJ Pro screen. [REC] panel is displayed.
  • Page 152 Serato DJ Pro • The sound comes out at a high volume if the knob is turned all the way to the right. 4 Speak into the microphone. • You can’t affect the microphone sound input to the unit in Serato DJ Pro. ...
  • Page 153 Serato DJ Pro  Mixing the sound of turntables, etc. 1 Connect turntables or other phono-level (MM cartridge) output devices to the [LINE/PHONO] input terminals of [CH3] or [CH4]. • [CH1] and [CH2] are input terminals for line-level devices only. •...

  • Page 154: Changing The Settings

    Changing the settings Launching Utilities mode Use Utilities mode to change the settings of the unit. If the unit is connected to your PC/Mac while it's running rekordbox, you won't be able to use Utilities mode. To change the settings when connected to rekordbox, change them on the Preferences screen in rekordbox.
  • Page 155 Changing the settings Utilities mode settings *: Default Setting item Explanation AUTO STANDBY Sets the auto standby function (page 157). • Setting values: OFF, ON* DEMO/S.SAVER Sets the amount of time until demo mode or the screen saver starts. • Setting values: DISABLE, DEMO 1min, DEMO 5min, DEMO 10min*, S.SAVER •...
  • Page 156 Changing the settings Setting item Explanation MIC LMT (MSTR) Sets whether or not to use the limiter for the microphone sound input to the master output sound. • Setting values: OFF, ON* MIC LMT (BOOTH) Sets whether or not to use the limiter for the microphone sound input to sound to the [BOOTH] output terminals.
  • Page 157 Changing the settings Setting item Explanation DISPLAY BRT. Sets the brightness of the effects section display. • Setting values: 1, 2, 3* CR FDR CUT LAG Adjusts the range where no sound is heard at both edges of the crossfader (cut lag). •...
  • Page 158 Changing the settings Talkover mode • [ADVANCED]: Only the mid-range sound, other than the microphone channel, is attenuated according to the set value of the Talkover level. Volume Frequency • [NORMAL]: Sound, other than the microphone channel, is attenuated according to the set value of the Talkover level.

  • Page 159: Setting Utility Software

    Changing the settings Setting Utility software You can use the Setting Utility to perform checks and change settings for connections between the unit and your PC/Mac. Displaying the Setting Utility For Mac In Finder, open the [Applications] folder, then click the [Pioneer] > [DDJ-FLX10] >...
  • Page 160 Changing the settings Adjusting the buffer size (when using Windows ASIO) • If an application (DJ software, etc.) is running and using the unit as the default audio device, quit the application before adjusting the buffer size. 1 Click the [ASIO] tab. 2 Adjust the buffer size with the slider.
  • Page 161 Changing the settings Changing the settings in the Setting Utility When using rekordbox, change the settings on the Preferences screen in rekordbox.  Read: Changing the settings in rekordbox (page 107) 1 Click the [PREFERENCE] tab. 2 Change the settings. Setting item Explanation Software...
  • Page 162 Changing the settings Setting item Explanation Slip button LED while Slip Sets the lighting of the [SLIP] button when mode is on Slip mode is on (when [Serato DJ Pro] is selected as the software). Light is on: Lights when Slip mode is on, and flashes when Slip is being used.
  • Page 163 Changing the settings Checking the version of the firmware and the dedicated software 1 Click the [About] tab. • You can change the image for DJ Logo on this tab.  Setting the image for DJ Logo Set the image to display on DJ Logo Display of the On Jog Display. 1 Click [Setting].
  • Page 164 Changing the settings 5 Switch to DJ Logo Display (page 48) and make sure that the set image is displayed of the On Jog Display. • To delete the set image, click [Delete] in [DDJ-FLX10 Image Transfer Tool]. • Before using [DDJ-FLX10 Image Transfer Tool], quit your DJ software.

  • Page 165: 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-FLX10 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 166 Additional information Connection  The unit isn’t recognized by your PC/Mac. • Connect the supplied USB cable correctly. See: Connections (page 62) • When using a USB hub, be sure it's a product recommended by the manufacturer of your PC/Mac. •...
  • Page 167 Additional information Sound  Sound isn’t output, is too quiet, or is distorted. • Set the [ A, PHONO/LINE, B] switch, [ A, LINE, switch, [LINE/PHONO] switch, [TRIM] knob, channel fader, crossfader, and [MASTER LEVEL] knob to the correct positions. See: Playing a track (page 73) (page 121) •...
  • Page 168 Additional information rekordbox  rekordbox becomes unstable. • Update rekordbox to the latest version. See: Installing rekordbox (page 67) • Quit any other applications on your PC/Mac. If rekordbox remains unstable, try disabling the wireless network or other wireless connections, antivirus software, screen saver, low-power mode, etc. (When quitting antivirus security software, before doing so, disable the internet connection to ensure the security of your PC/Mac.) •...
  • Page 169 Additional information  Fader Start doesn’t work. • Set a cue. • To activate Fader Start, mark the [Fader Start] check box in [Preferences] > [Controller] > [Mixer] tab in rekordbox.  When the unit is disconnected, recording isn’t available in rekordbox.
  • Page 170 Additional information Serato DJ Pro  Serato DJ Pro becomes unstable. • Update Serato DJ Pro to the latest version. See: Installing Serato DJ Pro (page 114) • Quit any other applications on your PC/Mac. If Serato DJ Pro remains unstable, try disabling the wireless network or other wireless connections, antivirus software, screen saver, low-power mode, etc.
  • Page 171 Additional information  Music files in the library can’t be edited (such as changing the track name). • Deactivate [Protect Library] in the [Library + Display] tab of the ] menu.  Serato DJ Pro virtual deck isn’t displayed. (Offline player is displayed.) •...
  • Page 172 Additional information  BPM is displayed, but the beatgrid isn’t displayed./Skip mode doesn’t work. • Mark the [Set Beat Grid / BPM] check boxes in [Analysis Settings] of the offline player setting, then analyze the track. For details on how to analyze a track, see the Serato DJ Pro software manual.

  • Page 173: Lcd Display

    Additional information LCD display • Small black or shining points may appear on the LCD display. This is a phenomenon inherent to LCD displays and not a malfunction. • When using the unit in cold places, the LCD display may be dark for a while after the power is turned on.

  • Page 174: Signal Flow

    Additional information Signal flow CH 1/2 CUE CH 1/2 Digital Trim CH Fader Crossfader COLOR FX CH1/CH2 COLOR FX COLOR FX BEAT FX 3-Band (FILTER BEAT FX BEAT FX CH1/2 LINE (DUB ECHO/ (NOISE) Pre-EQ /CRUSH Pre-Fader Post-Fader SPACE) /PITCH) BPM Detect Crossfader Curve CH1/2...

  • Page 175: Specifications

    Additional information Specifications AC adapter Power requirements ......AC 100 V – 240 V, 50 Hz / 60 Hz Rated current................0.9 A Rated output ..............DC 12 V, 3 A General – Main Unit Power consumption ..........DC 12 V, 1 800 mA Main unit weight............6.7 kg / 14.8 lbs.
  • Page 176 Additional information MIC 1 ................-57 dBu / 3 kΩ MIC 2 ................-57 dBu / 3 kΩ Standard output level / Load impedance / Output impedance MASTER 1 ........+6 dBu / 10 kΩ / 330 Ω or less MASTER 2 ........
  • Page 177 Additional information MASTER 1 output terminal XLR connector ................1 set MASTER 2 output terminal RCA pin jacks ................1 set BOOTH output terminal 1/4" TRS jacks ................1 set PHONES output terminals 1/4” stereo jack ................1 set 3.5 mm stereo mini jack............. 1 set USB ports USB Type-C................2 sets DMX terminals...
  • Page 178 Additional information If these terminals are connected to an unbalanced input (such as RCA) using an XLR to RCA converter cable (or converter adapter), etc., the sound quality may be lowered or unwanted noise may occur. • For connection with an unbalanced input (such as RCA), use the [MASTER 2] output terminals.

  • Page 179: Using The Unit As A Controller For Other Dj Applications

    Additional information Using the unit as a controller for other DJ applications The unit also outputs operating data for the buttons and knobs in MIDI format. If you connect a PC/Mac with a built-in MIDI-compatible DJ application via the USB cable, you can control the DJ application other than rekordbox and Serato DJ Pro with the unit.

  • Page 180: Trademarks And Registered Trademarks

    Additional information Trademarks and registered trademarks • Pioneer DJ is a trademark of PIONEER CORPORATION and is used under license. • rekordbox is a trademark or registered trademark of AlphaTheta Corporation. • iTunes, Mac, macOS and Finder are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S.

  • Page 181: Software License Notice

    Additional information Software license notice • This software is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group. 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.
  • Page 182 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 183: Cautions On Copyrights

    Additional information Cautions on copyrights rekordbox restricts playback and duplication of copyright-protected music contents. • When coded data, etc., for protecting the copyright is embedded in the music contents, it may not be possible to operate the program normally. • When rekordbox detects that coded data, etc., for protecting the copyright is embedded in the music contents, processing (playback, reading, etc.) may stop.

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