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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual DJ Controller DDJ-REV5 pioneerdj.com/support/ serato.com rekordbox.com For FAQ and other support information for this product, visit the websites above.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Before you start ................... 5 How to read this manual .................5 What’s in the box..................5 User guides .....................6 Part names ................... 7 Top panel ....................7 Front panel ....................24 Rear panel.....................27 PC/Mac setup ..................29 Setting Utility ..................31 Connections ..................36 Connecting to the input terminals............36 Connecting to the output terminals ............37 Step-by-step connections..............38...
  • Page 3 rekordbox ................... 76 Installing rekordbox ................77 Basic operations for rekordbox .............80 Loop ......................85 Performance Pads ................87 Deck Pads ...................100 Dual Deck mode..................101 Auto BPM Transition ................102 Slip ......................104 Fader Start ..................107 Beat FX ....................109 Recording....................110 Changing the settings in rekordbox.............111 Audio output ..................
  • Page 4 Additional information ..............136 Troubleshooting ..................136 Trademarks and registered trademarks ..........141 Software license notice ...............142 Cautions on copyrights................144...

  • Page 5: 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 also included with this product. These documents include important information that you should understand before using the unit.

  • Page 6: User Guides

    Before you start User guides  Serato DJ Pro software manual Refer to the following site. serato.com/dj/pro/downloads  rekordbox Introduction, Instruction Manual Refer to the rekordbox Introduction to find out how to set up rekordbox, and see the Instruction Manual to find out how to use rekordbox. Visit the URL below to find these user guides.

  • Page 7: Part Names

    Part names Top panel Deck section Browse section Mixer section Effects section...
  • Page 8 Part names Deck section  When using Serato DJ Pro SYNC button The BPM and beatgrid of the track playing on the deck whose button is pressed is synchronized to the track loaded on the other deck (page 48). • Press while pressing the [SHIFT] button to turn Beat Sync off. KEY LOCK button Turns Key Lock on and off (page 47).
  • Page 9 Part names • Press while pressing the [SHIFT] button to reset to the track’s original speed regardless of the Tempo slider’s setting. 2X button Doubles the length of a loop (page 49). • Press while pressing the [SHIFT] button to set a loop-out point (page 49). •...
  • Page 10 Part names — [MELODY/PAD 2]: Press to turn mute on and off for the Melody Stem when the Mute setting is turned on in Stems mode. Press to output only the Melody Stem when the Solo setting is turned on. Press again to output all Stems. Press while pressing the [STEMS] button to load the track from the other deck to the one you’re pressing buttons on.
  • Page 11 Part names 12. SELECT button (page 71) Press while pressing the [SHIFT] button to adjust the number of bars the Auto BPM Transition will occur over. • Press a pad button ([VOCAL/PAD 1], [MELODY/PAD 2], [BASS/PAD 3], [DRUMS/ PAD 4]) while pressing the [SELECT] button to turn mute on for the Stem assigned to the button you press when Auto BPM Transition starts.
  • Page 12 Part names • Press and hold after playback point returns to a cue point to continue playback while pressing the button (Cue Point Sampler). • Press while pressing the [SHIFT] button to return playback point to the beginning of a track.
  • Page 13 Part names STEMS button Turns Active Part mode on. • Press once to turn the Mute setting on. • Press twice to turn the Solo setting on. Pad buttons (page 100) In Active Part mode, use the buttons to control the Vocal, INST, or Drums part. In Deck Pads mode, use as the [PAD 1], [PAD 2], [PAD 3], [PAD 4] buttons.
  • Page 14 Part names • Do not place anything on it or apply strong force. 11. Tempo slider Adjusts the playback speed of a track. • To the [+] side: Increases the playback speed. • To the [-] side: Decreases the playback speed. 12.
  • Page 15 Part names 18. JOG FEEL knob Adjusts the ‘weight’ of the jog wheel. • Turn clockwise to increase the weight and counterclockwise to decrease it. 19. CUE button Sets, plays from, or calls up a cue point. • Press during pause to set a cue point. •...
  • Page 16 Part names Browse section  When using Serato DJ Pro Rotary selector Moves the cursor up and down in the track list or on the crates list of the Serato DJ Pro screen. • Press when the cursor is in the track list or on the crates list to move the cursor between the track list and crates list.
  • Page 17 Part names • Press twice to load the track loaded on the other deck to the deck whose button is pressed (the playback position will be the same). • Press the [LOAD] button on the left deck while pressing the [SHIFT] button to move a track from deck 2 to deck 3.
  • Page 18 Part names Mixer section  When using Serato DJ Pro TRIM knob Adjusts the volume for the channel input sound. FILTER knob Adjusts a filter. 3. PARAMETER 1 ,  buttons Sets the parameters. Pad mode buttons Turns on the pad mode assigned to the pressed button (page 51). SAMPLER VOLUME knob Adjusts the sampler volume.
  • Page 19 Part names Channel fader Adjusts the volume for the channel output sound. Moving it up increases the volume, and down decreases the volume. Channel level indicator Displays the volume level before the sound passes through the channel fader. Input selector switch Selects an input sound source.
  • Page 20 Part names 16. Crossfader Adjusts the volume balance between the channel output sounds according to the crossfader curve specified with the [CURVE] knob (page 25). Moving it to the Deck 1 (left) side outputs the sound of Deck 1, and to the Deck 2 (right) side outputs the sound of Deck 2.
  • Page 21 Part names 10. MASTER LEVEL knob Adjusts the volume for the master sound output to the [MASTER 1] or [MASTER 2] terminals. 11. BOOTH LEVEL knob Adjusts the volume for the sound output to a booth monitor. 12. Performance Pads (page 87) 13.
  • Page 22 Part names Effects section  When using Serato DJ Pro FX SELECT buttons Select an effect. • Press the [FX2-2] button while pressing the [SHIFT] button to select Bank A, and press the [FX2-3] button while pressing the [SHIFT] button to select Bank B. •...
  • Page 23 Part names — [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. SHIFT button LEVEL/DEPTH knob Adjusts the quantitative parameters for effects. ...

  • Page 24: Front Panel

    Part names Front panel MIC section Crossfader section Headphones section AUX section MIC section OFF, ON, TALKOVER selector switch Sets the microphone sound output. — [OFF] : Turns the microphone off. — [ON] : Turns the microphone on. — [TALKOVER] : Turns microphone talkover on. When sound of -10 dB or more is input to the microphone, the volume other than the microphone channel is attenuated by -18 dB.
  • Page 25 Part names — Off: Set to [OFF]. — Lights up: Set to [ON]. — Blinks: Set to [TALKOVER]. LEVEL 1, 2 knobs Adjusts the volume of sound input from the [MIC 1] or [MIC 2] terminals. 4. EQ HI, EQ LOW knobs Adjusts the volume of sound input from the [MIC 1] or [MIC 2] terminals.
  • Page 26 Part names Headphones section PHONES terminals (stereo phone plugs Ø 6.3 mm, Ø 3.5 mm) Connect headphones to one of the terminals (1/4″ stereo jack or 3.5 mm stereo mini- jack). If you use both terminals at the same time, when you insert or remove headphones into/from a terminal, the volume for headphones connected to the other terminal may suddenly increase or decrease.

  • Page 27: Rear Panel

    Part names AUX section AUX (OFF, LINE, PORTABLE) switch — [OFF] : Mutes the input sound (AUX isn’t used). — [LINE] : Sound is input from devices other than a mobile device. — [PORTABLE]: Sound is input from a mobile device. LEVEL knob Adjusts the volume for the input sound of the AUX channel.
  • Page 28 Part names • Do not connect to a terminal that can supply phantom power. MASTER 2 terminals (RCA) Connect to analog input terminals on a power amplifier, etc. • Use the [MASTER 2] terminals for unbalanced input (RCA, etc.). BOOTH terminals (1/4″/6.35 mm, TRS) (page 117) Connect a booth monitor.

  • Page 29: Pc/Mac Setup

    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 computer. If you install the audio driver software to your PC (Windows), Setting Utility will also be installed with the driver software.
  • Page 30 PC/Mac setup Downloading the dedicated software 1 Visit the URL below. pioneerdj.com/support/ 2 Click [Software & firmware updates]. 3 Click [DDJ-REV5] under [DJ CONTROLLER]. 4 Click [Drivers]. 5 Click [Download link] and save the file. • Download the audio driver software dedicated to your PC/Mac. Installing the dedicated software 1 Unzip the downloaded dedicated software.

  • Page 31: Setting Utility

    PC/Mac setup Setting Utility Once you’ve installed the dedicated software on your PC/Mac, you can use the Setting Utility to check and set connections between the unit and a PC/Mac. Launching Setting Utility  For Mac 1 Open the [Applications] folder in Finder. 2 Click [Pioneer] ...
  • Page 32 PC/Mac setup Adjusting the buffer size (for Windows ASIO) • Close any running applications (DJ applications, etc.) which use the unit as the default audio device before adjusting the buffer size. 1 Click the [ASIO] tab. 2 Adjust the buffer size with the slider. •...
  • Page 33 PC/Mac setup Changing the settings 1 Click the [PREFERENCES] tab. 2 Change the settings. Setting item Description Sets whether the LEDs of buttons and knobs used for Slip operations blink (enable/disable Slip Mode Slip Mode Flashing Flashing) when Slip mode is turned on in Serato DJ Pro. •...
  • Page 34 PC/Mac setup Setting item Description When using the unit with Serato DJ Pro, mark the check box to activate the loop length set by the slider. Clear the check box to set the [AUTO LOOP] button on LOOP options. the unit to work as the Auto Beat Loop button. •...
  • Page 35 PC/Mac setup Checking the firmware and dedicated software versions 1 Click the [About] tab.

  • Page 36: Connections

    Connections Turn the unit off and disconnect the power cord before connecting other units. Connect the power cord after all the connections are complete. • Use the supplied AC adapter and power cord. • Take care so that no load is put on the cable and connector of the AC adapter, for example, by placing the unit and the AC adapter at the same level.

  • Page 37: Connecting To The Output Terminals

    Connections Connecting to the output terminals  Front panel Headphones • Connect headphones to one of the terminals (1/4″ stereo jack or 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack). If you use both terminals at the same time, when you insert or remove headphones into/ from a terminal, the volume for headphones connected to the other terminal may suddenly increase or decrease.

  • Page 38: Step-By-Step Connections

    Connections • Do not connect the [MASTER 1] terminals to a terminal that can supply phantom power. • Use the [BOOTH] terminals for balanced output only. Connecting the terminals to unbalanced inputs with a TRS-RCA conversion cable (conversion adapter) or TS cable, etc.

  • Page 39: Serato Dj Pro

    Serato DJ Pro Serato DJ Pro is DJ software from Serato Limited. The Serato DJ Pro software isn’t included with the unit. Download the software from the URL below. serato.com/dj/pro/downloads • For information on the latest system requirements, compatibility, and supported operating systems, visit the URL below.
  • Page 40 Serato DJ Pro • If you don’t agree to the License Agreement terms, click [Disagree] to cancel the installation. 4 Click [Install]. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. 6 Click [Close]. The installer closes.  For Windows 1 Log in to your PC (Windows) with admin rights.
  • Page 41 Serato DJ Pro 4 Read the License Agreement terms carefully. If you agree to the terms, select [I agree to the license terms and conditions] then click [Install]. • If you don’t agree to the License Agreement terms, click [Close] to cancel the installation.

  • Page 42: Basic Operations For Serato Dj Pro

    Serato DJ Pro Basic operations for Serato DJ Pro This section describes the basic operations for using Serato DJ Pro with the unit. • For details on the operations of Serato DJ Pro, refer to the Serato DJ Pro software manual (page 6).
  • Page 43 Serato DJ Pro Serato DJ Pro screen immediately after it launches • You don’t need to activate the software or buy the license when you use the DDJ-REV5. When you launch Serato DJ Pro for the first time, [Login to Serato.com] may be displayed on the right side of the screen.
  • Page 44 Serato DJ Pro 1. Files panel 2. crates list Loading a track to a deck 1 Press the [BACK] button to move the cursor to the crates list. 2 Turn the rotary selector to highlight a crate. 3 Press the rotary selector. The cursor moves to the track list of the selected crate.
  • Page 45 Serato DJ Pro Serato DJ Pro screen when a track is loaded Click [Library] in the top left of the screen and select [Vertical] or [Horizontal] from the pull- down menu to switch the Serato DJ Pro screen. 1. Deck panel Displays the name of the loaded track as well as the artist name, track information such as BPM, and the overall waveform.

  • Page 46: Playback

    Serato DJ Pro Playback Play/pause 1 Press the [ ] button. During pause: Starts playing the loaded track. During playback: Pauses the track. Reverse playback 1 Press the [CENSOR ] button. The loaded track plays in reverse (Slip Reverse) until you release the button (page 72). •...
  • Page 47 Serato DJ Pro Adjusting the playback speed without changing the pitch (Key Lock) If you turn Key Lock on, you can change the playback speed of a track using the Tempo slider without changing the pitch. 1 Press the [Key Lock] button to turn Key Lock on. The button lights up when Key Lock is turned on.
  • Page 48 Serato DJ Pro Beat Sync If you turn Beat Sync on, BPM and the beat position of tracks on the left and right decks automatically synchronize. • Beat Sync can’t be used with tracks that haven’t been analyzed by Serato DJ Pro. 1 Play a track that has been analyzed by Serato DJ Pro on the Deck 1 or Deck 2.

  • Page 49: Loop

    Serato DJ Pro — Relative key of subdominant key • Press the [KEY +] button while pressing the [SHIFT] button to reset to the original key. Loop Setting a loop automatically 1 Press the [AUTO LOOP] button during playback. Loop playback starts from the position where the button is pressed. Setting a loop manually 1 Press the [SHIFT] and [1/2X] buttons at the point where you want to start the loop (loop-in point) during playback.
  • Page 50 Serato DJ Pro Fine-adjusting loop points 1 Press the [1/2X] or [2X] button while pressing the [SHIFT] button during loop playback. — [1/2X]: Adjusts the loop-in point. — [2X]: Adjusts the loop-out point. 2 Turn the jog wheel to fine-adjust the loop point. •...

  • Page 51: Performance Pads

    Serato DJ Pro Performance Pads You can use 2 modes at the same time using Performance Pads and Deck Pads (page 66). Pad mode buttons The unit switches to the following modes depending on how you operate the Pad mode buttons.
  • Page 52 Serato DJ Pro Hot Cue mode You can call up a Hot Cue quickly and start playback by pressing a Performance Pad. • You can set up to 8 Hot Cues per track. • You can also use the Deck Pads (pad buttons) to control Hot Cues (page 66). 1 Press the [HOT CUE] button.
  • Page 53 Serato DJ Pro Roll mode Loop Roll playback continues according to the number of beats assigned to a Performance Pad while you press the pad. 1 Press the [ROLL] button. The unit switches to Roll mode. 2 Press the [PARAMETER 1 ] or [PARAMETER 1 ] button. The numbers of beats assigned to Performance Pads change as follows each time the button is pressed: —...
  • Page 54 Serato DJ Pro • Normal playback continues with its original rhythm in the background during Loop Roll playback, but you can’t hear this. • Release the Performance Pad to end Loop Roll playback. Normal playback starts from the exact point the track would have reached by then. Saved Loop mode You can save a loop to a loop slot in Serato DJ Pro and call up the saved loop.
  • Page 55 Serato DJ Pro Sampler mode You can start playback of a track loaded in a Sampler slot using a Performance Pad. • You can also use the Deck Pads (pad buttons) to control Sampler mode (page 69). 1 Display the [SAMPLER] panel on the Serato DJ Pro screen. 2 Press the [SAMPLER] button on the unit.
  • Page 56 Serato DJ Pro • Playback methods differ according to the Sampler mode set in Serato DJ Pro. For details, refer to the Serato DJ Pro software manual (page 6). • Press the Performance Pad while pressing the [SHIFT] button to stop slot playback. Pitch Play mode Pitch Play is a function of Pitch ’n Time DJ.
  • Page 57 Serato DJ Pro — Middle range: –4 –3 –2 –1 — Down range: –3 –2 –1 –7 –6 –5 –4 • Press the [PARAMETER 1 ] or [PARAMETER 1 ] button while pressing the [SHIFT] button to shift the pitch range by a semitone. Piano Play mode 1 Press the [ROLL] button while pressing the [SHIFT] button.
  • Page 58 Serato DJ Pro • Press the [PARAMETER 1 ] or [PARAMETER 1 ] button on the right deck to change the scale display for Performance Pads. The scale display changes in the order of minor pentatonic  major  major pentatonic. Pitches assigned to the Performance Pads don’t change, even if the scale display is changed.
  • Page 59 Serato DJ Pro Stems mode 1 Press the [SAVED LOOP] button while pressing the [SHIFT] button. The unit switches to Stems mode. 2 Press the Performance Pad assigned with the Stem you want to play. • Stems are assigned to the Performance Pads as follows: Scratch Bank mode You can load sound of a Scratch Bank.
  • Page 60 Serato DJ Pro • Slots are assigned to Performance Pads as follows: Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3 Slot 4 Slot 5 Slot 6 Slot 7 Slot 8 • Press a Performance Pad while pressing the [SHIFT] button to load the last loaded track. Saved Flip mode Serato Flip is a function that enables you to record a sequence, or call up a recorded sequence, of Hot Cues.
  • Page 61 Serato DJ Pro • Slots are assigned to Performance Pads as follows: Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3 Slot 4 Slot 5 Slot 6 • 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 62 Serato DJ Pro Slicer Loop mode A specified range is applied to the track and divided into 8 sections. The divided sections are assigned to different Performance Pads. Loop playback of the section assigned to a Performance Pad continues while you press the Performance Pad.
  • Page 63 Serato DJ Pro Performance Pad assignment: Section Section Section Section Section Section Section Section 3 Press the [PARAMETER 1 ] or [PARAMETER 1 ] button to set Quantization. Each press of the button sets Quantization as follows: — 1/8 (plays a loop of 1/8 length from the beginning of a section) —...
  • Page 64 Serato DJ Pro User mode You can assign DJ software functions to the Performance Pads on the unit using the MIDI assigning mode in most types of DJ software. The unit supports two User modes and you can assign functions to 8 pads in each User mode.
  • Page 65 Serato DJ Pro 4 Press a Performance Pad to assign the selected function to. If the assignment works, the confirmation message appears. • Click [MIDI] to exit MIDI assigning mode. • Switch to the relevant User mode after you’ve finished making settings to use the Serato DJ Pro functions assigned to the Performance Pads.

  • Page 66: Deck Pads

    Serato DJ Pro Deck Pads You can use 2 modes at the same time using Performance Pads (page 51) and Deck Pads. Deck Pads mode buttons The unit switches to the following modes depending on how you operate the Deck Pads mode buttons.
  • Page 67 Serato DJ Pro 3 Press a pad button that has a Hot Cue set. Playback starts from the Hot Cue point. • Press a pad button while pressing the [SHIFT] button to clear a Hot Cue point set to the button.
  • Page 68 Serato DJ Pro Saved Loop mode You can save loops to loop slots 1 to 4 in Serato DJ Pro and call up the saved loop. • You can also use the Performance Pads to control Saved Loop mode (page 54). 1 Press the [HOT CUE] button while pressing the [SHIFT] button.
  • Page 69 Serato DJ Pro Sampler mode You can start playback of a track loaded in Sampler slots 1 to 4 using the pad buttons. • You can also use the Performance Pads to control Sampler mode (page 55). 1 Display the [SAMPLER] panel on the Serato DJ Pro screen. 2 Press the [SCRATCH BANK] button while pressing the [SHIFT] button on the unit.

  • Page 70: Dual Deck Mode

    Serato DJ Pro Dual Deck mode You can simultaneously control Decks 1 and 3 (or Decks 2 and 4) in Dual Deck Mode. You can scratch or play a loop/Hot Cue, etc., as if the two different tracks are combined as one track.

  • Page 71: Auto Bpm Transition

    Serato DJ Pro Buttons/knobs Function [SLIP] button Slip mode Slip reverse [CENSOR ] button [KEY −], [KEY +] buttons Key adjustment [CUE] button Cue point control ] button Play/pause Headphones monitoring CUE] button Auto BPM Transition The unit can help with your mixing by automatically adjusting a track’s BPM. With this function, you can use other controls while BPM automatically transits as you don't have to manually adjust the tempo slider.

  • Page 72: Slip

    Serato DJ Pro • If you press the [ ] (Auto BPM Transition Start) button when the Sync function is turned off on the other deck, the tempo will gradually change to match the BPM of the track on the other deck. The BPM will match when the set number of bars passes and Auto BPM Transition will automatically end.

  • Page 73: Fader Start

    Serato DJ Pro Function Description If you press a Performance Pad (page 52) or a pad button (page 66) with a Hot Cue set during playback, the playback Slip Hot Cue point jumps to the Hot Cue point and playback continues until you release the pad/button.
  • Page 74 Serato DJ Pro Using Crossfader Start 1 Select [CUE] or [HOT CUE] in [Fader Start options.] on the [PREFERENCES] tab in Setting Utility. Read more: Changing the settings (page 33) 2 Set the crossfader all the way to the left side or right side. •...

  • Page 75: Using Effects

    Serato DJ Pro Using effects You can control Serato DJ Pro effects with the unit. 1 Press the [FX SELECT] button assigned with the effect you want to use. • If you press multiple [ FX SELECT ] buttons with software effects assigned, you can use multiple software effects at the same time.

  • Page 76: Rekordbox

    rekordbox rekordbox is a complete DJ application you can use to manage your music and perform. • This unit is a Hardware Unlock device. If you connect a PC/Mac running rekordbox to the unit, you can use Performance mode (rekordbox DJ functions) for free. •...

  • Page 77: Installing Rekordbox

    rekordbox Installing rekordbox Install the latest version of rekordbox as follows. • If rekordbox has already been installed, update to the latest version from the update manager displayed when rekordbox is started. • Do not connect your PC/Mac to the unit until the installation is complete. •...
  • Page 78 rekordbox The installer closes.  For Windows 1 Log in to your PC (Windows) with admin rights. 2 Unzip the downloaded rekordbox software file. 3 Double-click the unzipped software file. The installer launches. 4 Read the License Agreement terms carefully. If you agree to the terms, select [Agree] then click [Next].
  • Page 79 rekordbox • If you don’t agree to the License Agreement terms, click [Cancel] to cancel the installation. 5 Specify the installation path. The installation starts. 6 After the installation completion screen appears, click [Finish]. The installer closes.

  • Page 80: Basic Operations For Rekordbox

    Basic operations for rekordbox This section describes the basic operations for using rekordbox with the unit. • To use rekordbox, you’ll first need to register for a free Pioneer DJ account. For details, refer to the rekordbox Introduction (page 6).
  • Page 81 rekordbox Checking the audio settings 1 Click [Preferences] and check if the [Audio] settings are set as follows in rekordbox. • For Mac: — [Audio] : [DDJ-REV5] — [Output channels] : [Master Output] : [DDJ-REV5: MASTER + Audio device name in Mac] [Headphones Output] : [DDJ-REV5: PHONES] •...
  • Page 82 rekordbox Analyzing a track If you import tracks from your PC/Mac to your rekordbox Collection (the screen that displays the list of tracks managed by recordbox), the tracks are analyzed and you can use them with rekordbox. 1 Click [Collection] in the tree view. The list of tracks in [Collection] is displayed.
  • Page 83 rekordbox Playing a track 1 Set the knobs, etc. as follows on the deck that plays a track. — Input selector switch : [ — [TRIM] knob : Turn all the way counterclockwise — [HI, MID, LOW] knobs : Center position —...
  • Page 84 rekordbox Monitoring with headphones 1 Connect headphones to one of the PHONES terminals. Read more: Connecting to the input terminals (page 36) 2 Set the knobs in the Headphones section as follows. — [MIX] knob : Center position — [LEVEL] knob : Turn all the way counterclockwise 3 Press the [ CUE CH 1] or [ CUE CH 2] button.

  • Page 85: Loop

    rekordbox Loop Setting a loop automatically 1 Press the [AUTO LOOP] button during playback. Loop playback starts from the position where the button is pressed. Setting a loop manually 1 Press the [SHIFT] and [1/2X] buttons at the point where you want to start the loop (loop-in point) during playback.
  • Page 86 rekordbox Fine-adjusting loop points 1 Press the [1/2X] or [2X] button while pressing the [SHIFT] button during loop playback. — [1/2X]: Adjusts the loop-in point. — [2X]: Adjusts the loop-out point. 2 Turn the jog wheel to fine-adjust the loop point. •...

  • Page 87: Performance Pads

    rekordbox Performance Pads You can switch functions with the pad mode buttons ([HOT CUE], [ROLL], [SAVED LOOP], [SAMPLER]). Pad mode buttons The unit switches to the following modes depending on how you operate the pad mode buttons. [HOT CUE] [SAVED LOOP] [SAMPLER] Operation [ROLL] button...
  • Page 88 rekordbox Hot Cue mode You can call up a Hot Cue quickly and start playback by pressing a Performance Pad. • You can also call up a loop instead of a Hot Cue. • You can set up to 16 Hot Cues per track, however you can set or call up 8 Hot Cues using the unit.
  • Page 89 rekordbox  Setting a loop 1 Press the [HOT CUE] button. The unit switches to Hot Cue mode. 2 Set a loop during playback. Loop playback starts. Read more: Setting a loop automatically (page 85), Setting a loop manually (page 85) 3 Press a Performance Pad during loop playback.
  • Page 90 rekordbox Pad FX mode You can apply effects using the Performance Pads. 1 Press the [ROLL] button. The unit switches to Pad FX mode. • Effects are assigned to the Performance Pads as follows. Effect Effect Effect Effect Effect Effect Effect Effect 2 Press and hold the Performance Pad assigned with the effect...
  • Page 91 rekordbox Beat Jump mode You can move the playback point quickly without breaking the rhythm of the track that’s playing. 1 Press the [SAVED LOOP] button. The unit switches to Beat Jump mode. • The number of beats and bars are assigned to the Performance Pads by default as follows.
  • Page 92 rekordbox Sampler mode You can start playback of a track loaded in a Sampler slot using Performance Pads.  Loading a track to the sampler slot 1 Click [SAMPLER] on the rekordbox screen. The [SAMPLER] panel is displayed. 2 Press the [SAMPLER] button on the unit. The unit switches to Sampler mode.
  • Page 93 rekordbox  Playing a sampler 1 Press the [SAMPLER] button. The unit switches to Sampler mode. 2 Press the [PARAMETER 1 ] or [PARAMETER 1 ] button to switch Sampler Banks. 3 Turn the [SAMPLER VOLUME] knob to adjust the volume of the Sampler sound.
  • Page 94 rekordbox Keyboard mode You can use the Performance Pads as a keyboard to add musical scales to Hot Cues. 1 Press the [HOT CUE] button while pressing the [SHIFT] button. The unit switches to Keyboard mode. 2 Press a Performance Pad that has a Hot Cue set. •...
  • Page 95 rekordbox Piano Play mode In Piano Play mode, the Performance Pads on both decks light up like a piano’s keyboard. You can use this mode to play Hot Cues in different pitches and musical scales. 1 Press the [ROLL] button while pressing the [SHIFT] button. The unit switches to Piano Play mode.
  • Page 96 rekordbox — Up range: Major pentatonic — Middle range: Minor pentatonic — Middle range: Major — Middle range: Major pentatonic — Down range: Minor pentatonic...
  • Page 97 rekordbox — Down range: Major — Down range: Major pentatonic • You can check information such as the selected Hot Cue, octave range, and scales on the Piano Play screen of rekordbox. 1. Hot Cue selected on each deck 2. Selected octave range 3.
  • Page 98 rekordbox Beat Loop mode If you press a Performance Pad, loop playback starts according to the number of beats assigned to the Performance Pad and continues even if you release the pad. 1 Press the [SAVED LOOP] button while pressing the [SHIFT] button.
  • Page 99 rekordbox Sample Scratch mode You can load a track from a sampler slot in rekordbox to a deck. 1 Press the [SAMPLER] button while pressing the [SHIFT] button. The unit switches to Sample Scratch mode. 2 Press the [PARAMETER 1 ] or [PARAMETER 1 ] button to switch Sampler Banks.

  • Page 100: Deck Pads

    rekordbox User modes 1 to 4 You can assign your favorite rekordbox functions to the 8 Performance Pads on the unit using the MIDI Learn feature in rekordbox. • For details on the MIDI Learn feature in rekordbox, refer to the rekordbox Instruction Manual (page 6).

  • Page 101: Dual Deck Mode

    rekordbox Dual Deck mode You can simultaneously control Decks 1 and 3 (or Decks 2 and 4) in Dual Deck Mode. You can scratch or play a loop/Hot Cue, etc., as if the two different tracks are combined as one track. 1 Press the [DECK] button while pressing the [SHIFT] button.

  • Page 102: Auto Bpm Transition

    rekordbox Buttons/knobs Function [SLIP] button Slip mode Slip reverse [CENSOR ] button [KEY −], [KEY +] buttons Key adjustment [CUE] button Cue point control ] button Play/pause Headphones monitoring CUE] button Auto BPM Transition The unit can help with your mixing by automatically adjusting a track’s BPM. There are two types of Auto BPM Transition functions: –...
  • Page 103 rekordbox • Press the [ ] (Auto BPM Transition Start) button again during Auto BPM Transition to end Auto BPM Transition.  Returning to the original BPM 1 Press one of the Pad buttons ([VOCAL/PAD 1], [MELODY/PAD 2], [BASS/PAD 3], [DRUMS/PAD 4]) while pressing the [SELECT] button to select a part to output during Auto BPM Transition.

  • Page 104: Slip

    rekordbox Slip If you turn Slip mode on, normal playback continues in the background (but you can’t hear it) during scratch play, loop playback, or Hot Cue playback. When you end the operations, Slip is canceled and normal playback starts from the exact point the track would have reached by then.
  • Page 105 rekordbox Slip Hot Cue 1 Press the [HOT CUE] button. The unit switches to Hot Cue mode. 2 Press a Performance Pad at the point where you want to set a Hot Cue during playback or pause. A Hot Cue is set. 3 Press the [SLIP] button.
  • Page 106 rekordbox Slip Braking 1 Click [Preferences]  [Controller]  [Deck] on the rekordbox screen. 2 Adjust the speed at which playback slows down and stops in [Touch/Brake] under [Vinyl Speed Adjust]. • To use Slip Braking, set it to slowly stop. 3 Press the [SLIP] button.

  • Page 107: Fader Start

    rekordbox • Press the [ AUTO LOOP ] button to cancel loop playback and start normal playback from the exact point the track would have reached by then. Read more: Setting a loop automatically (page 85), Setting a loop manually (page 85) •...
  • Page 108 rekordbox Using Crossfader Start 1 Pause playback at the point you start playback. 2 Press the [CUE] button on the deck you want to play a track. A cue is set. 3 Set the crossfader all the way to the left side or right side. •...

  • Page 109: Beat Fx

    rekordbox Beat FX You can add various effects according to the BPM of the track that’s playing. 1 Press the [FX SELECT] button assigned with the effect you want to use. • If you press multiple [ FX SELECT ] buttons with software effects assigned, you can use multiple software effects at the same time.

  • Page 110: Recording

    rekordbox Recording You can record the mixed sound of your performance using the recording function in rekordbox. • For details on the recording function, see the rekordbox Instruction Manual (page 6). 1 Click on the rekordbox screen. The [REC] panel appears. 2 Click on the [REC] panel.

  • Page 111: Changing The Settings In Rekordbox

    rekordbox Changing the settings in rekordbox When rekordbox is connected to the unit, you can change the DJ play settings in [Controller] under [Preferences] on the rekordbox screen.  Deck tab *: Factory setting Setting item Description Sets the function applied when the [AUTO LOOP] button is pressed.
  • Page 112 rekordbox  Piano Play tab *: Factory setting Setting item Description Sets whether to display the Piano Play mode screen. • Setting values: On, Only in Piano Play mode*, Off • [On] : Always displays the Piano Play mode screen Piano Play Panel Display when rekordbox is connected to the unit.
  • Page 113 rekordbox Setting item Description Sets the output method (stereo or mono split) for the headphones monitor sound. • Setting values: STEREO, MONO SPLIT • [ MONO SPLIT ] : Outputs monitoring sound other than Headphones the master sound from the left channel and outputs the master sound from the right channel.
  • Page 114 rekordbox Setting item Description Peak Limiter Reduces distortion to the sound output from the [MASTER 1] and [MASTER 2] terminals. Master Output • Setting values: ON, OFF Reduces distortion to the microphone sound output from the [MASTER 1] and [MASTER 2] terminals. Mic Output (Master) •...

  • Page 115: Audio Output

    Audio output Follow the procedures below to output and adjust sound. To output sound to the [BOOTH] terminals, see Using a booth monitor (page 117). Outputting sound Adjusting the channel input volume 1 Slide the input selector switch to select an input sound source.

  • Page 116: Adjusting The Sound

    Audio output Adjusting the master sound volume 1 Turn the [MASTER LEVEL] knob to adjust the volume for the master sound. The master level indicator lights up when the master sound is output. • When outputting sound from the speakers of a PC/Mac, adjust the volume of the speakers. Adjusting the sound 1 Turn the [HI, MID, LOW] knobs to adjust the volume of each band.

  • Page 117: Monitoring Sound

    Monitoring sound Monitoring with headphones 1 Connect headphones to one of the PHONES terminals. Read more: Headphones section (page 26) 2 Turn the [MIX] knob to adjust the volume balance between the channel sound and the master sound. 3 Press the [ CUE CH1] or [ CUE CH2] button to select the channel to monitor.

  • Page 118: Microphone

    Microphone Using a microphone 1 Connect a microphone to the [MIC 1] or [MIC 2] terminal. • Microphone gain varies depending on the microphone you use. Before DJ, adjust the sound level according to your microphone with the [ATT.] knob on the rear of the unit. Read more: Connecting to the input terminals (page 36) 2 Slide the [OFF, ON, TALKOVER] selector switch to set the microphone sound output.

  • Page 119: Aux

    Using AUX 1 Connect an external device to the [AUX] terminals. Read more: Rear panel (page 27), Connecting to the input terminals (page 36) 2 Slide the [AUX (OFF, LINE, PORTABLE)] switch to select an external device to use. 3 Turn the [LEVEL] knob to adjust the volume of the input sound.

  • Page 120: Settings

    Settings Changing the settings Change the settings in Utility mode. • You can’t use Utility mode when a PC/Mac running rekordbox is connected to the unit. In this case, change the settings in rekordbox instead (page 111). 1 Press and hold the [BACK] button. Utility mode turns on.

  • Page 121: Utility Settings

    Settings Utility settings *: Factory setting : Blink Setting Setting item Level indicator Level indicator Description value Sets the auto standby function. When it’s set to [ON], the unit enters AUTO standby mode after STANDBY 4 hours without being used (no audio signal (more than -24 dB) is input to the unit).
  • Page 122 Settings Setting Setting item Level indicator Level indicator Description value 1min Sets the time until demo mode starts DEMO (the time you don’t use the unit). 5min 10min*...
  • Page 123 Settings Setting Setting item Level indicator Level indicator Description value -24dB -18dB* Sets the talkover TALKOVER level for the LEVEL microphone. -12dB -6dB...
  • Page 124 Settings Setting Setting item Level indicator Level indicator Description value Sets the low- MIC LOW frequency cut function for the microphone sound. MONO SPLIT Sets the output method (mono split PHONES or stereo) for the headphones monitor sound. STEREO*...
  • Page 125 Settings Setting Setting item Level indicator Level indicator Description value NORMAL* Sets whether or not to invert the left and right sounds of SPLIT CUE headphones when OUTPUT [PHONES OUT] is set to [MONO SPLIT]. INVERT Sets whether or not to mix the microphone sound MIC TO...
  • Page 126 Settings Setting Setting item Level indicator Level indicator Description value Sets whether or not to use the limiter for the microphone MIC LMT sound input to the (MASTER) sound output from the [MASTER] terminals. Sets whether or not to use the limiter for the microphone MIC LMT sound input to the...
  • Page 127 Settings Setting Setting item Level indicator Level indicator Description value MONO Sets the output method (mono/ MASTER stereo) for the sound output from the [MASTER] terminals. STEREO*...
  • Page 128 Settings Setting Setting item Level indicator Level indicator Description value -12dB Sets the attenuation level of MASTER ATT. -6dB the sound output from the [MASTER] terminals. 0dB*...
  • Page 129 Settings Setting Setting item Level indicator Level indicator Description value Sets whether or not to reduce sudden MASTER and unpleasant LIMITER digital clips that occur on the master output. MONO Sets the output method (mono/ stereo) for the BOOTH OUT sound output from the [BOOTH] terminals.
  • Page 130 Settings Setting Setting item Level indicator Level indicator Description value -12dB Sets the attenuation level of BOOTH ATT. -6dB the sound output from the [BOOTH] terminals. 0dB*...
  • Page 131 Settings Setting Setting item Level indicator Level indicator Description value AUTO* Sets MIDI mode for MIDI MODE the unit. GENERAL CANCEL* Restores the FACTORY settings to the RESET factory settings. RESET...

  • Page 132: Using Other Types Of Dj Software

    Using other types of DJ software If you connect the unit to a PC/Mac with MIDI software installed, via a USB cable, you can use the unit to control DJ software other than Serato DJ Pro and rekordbox. • To play tracks stored on a PC (Windows) with the unit, install the dedicated audio driver software (page 29).

  • Page 133: Specifications

    Specifications AC adapter Power requirements...............AC 100 V – 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz Rated current ........................1.2 A Rated output ..............DC 5 V, 3.0 A/DC 9 V, 3.0 A/DC 12 V, 3.0 A/DC 15 V, 3.0 A/DC 20 V, 2.25 A General –...
  • Page 134 Specifications Rated output level/Load impedance MASTER 1 ....................+24 dBu/10 kΩ MASTER 2 ....................+20 dBu/10 kΩ BOOTH ....................+24 dBu/10 kΩ Microphone equalizer characteristic HI..................... -12 dB – +12 dB (10 kHz) LOW ..................-12 dB – +12 dB (100 Hz) Input/Output terminals MIC input terminal XLR connector &...
  • Page 135 Specifications Information requirements of the European Ecodesign Directive English • Use the [MASTER 1] terminals for balanced output only. Connecting the terminals to unbalanced inputs (RCA, etc.) with an XLR-RCA conversion cable (conversion adapter), etc. results in unwanted noises and/or poor sound quality. •...

  • Page 136: 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-REV5 at the URL below. pioneerdj.com/support/ • Inspect devices connected with the unit. • The unit may restore proper operation after you turn it off and on (the unit may not work properly due to external influences such as static electricity.
  • Page 137 Additional information • Check if the unit is recognized by your PC/Mac, and the firmware version of the unit is displayed in Setting Utility (page 35). Audio output  The unit doesn’t output sound / The volume is low / The sound is distorted.
  • Page 138 Additional information • Check if you’ve selected a crate or subcrate that doesn’t include tracks. If so, select a crate or subcrate that includes tracks, or add tracks to the crate or subcrate.  Tracks from iTunes aren’t displayed in the library. •...
  • Page 139 Additional information  Playback sound is interrupted when using Serato DJ Pro. • If you use a Mac, set the buffer size (latency) properly for Serato DJ Pro. • If you use a PC (Windows), set the buffer size properly in Setting Utility (page 32). ...
  • Page 140 Additional information  Playback sound is interrupted when using rekordbox. • Set the buffer size (latency) properly in [Audio] under [Preferences] on the rekordbox screen.  Fader Start doesn’t work. • Set a cue.  Recording isn’t possible when a PC/Mac running rekordbox isn’t connected to the unit.

  • Page 141: Trademarks And Registered Trademarks

    Additional information Trademarks and registered trademarks • Pioneer DJ is a trademark of PIONEER CORPORATION and is used under license. • Serato DJ Pro is a registered trademark of Serato Limited. • rekordbox™ is a trademark or registered trademark of AlphaTheta Corporation.

  • Page 142: 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, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF...
  • Page 143 Additional information • 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. NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED LICENSES TO ANY PARTY’S PATENT RIGHTS ARE GRANTED BY THIS LICENSE.

  • Page 144: 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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