Summary of Contents for AlphaTheta serato DDJ-GRV6
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Instruction Manual DJ Controller DDJ-GRV6 alphatheta.com/support/ rekordbox.com serato.com For FAQ and other support information for this product, visit the websites above.
How to read this manual Thank you for choosing this AlphaTheta 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.
Contents How to read this manual ............... 2 Before you start................. 5 What’s in the box ................5 User guides................... 5 DJ software................... 6 Part names and functions ............9 Top panel..................9 Browse section ................10 Deck section ................16 Groove Circuit section ..............
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rekordbox for iOS/Android ........... 126 Installing rekordbox for iOS/Android ......... 126 Basic use .................. 128 Advanced use ................134 Changing the settings in rekordbox for iOS/Android....151 Changing the settings............154 Launching Utilities mode............154 Utilities mode settings............... 155 Additional information ............159 Troubleshooting ................
Before you start What’s in the box • USB cable • Warranty (for some regions) • Quick Start Guide • Precautions for Use 2 • Overlay sheet Only products in Europe. Products in North America and Japan include warranty information in the Precautions for Use.
Before you start DJ software rekordbox for Mac/Windows • rekordbox for Mac/Windows is a complete DJ application you can use to manage your music and perform. • 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 for Mac/Windows installed.
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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.
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Before you start rekordbox for iOS/Android • rekordbox for iOS/Android is a mobile device application you can use to manage your music and perform. • By connecting a mobile device running rekordbox for iOS/Android to the unit via a USB cable, you can perform with music files stored on the device or from a compatible streaming service.
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 Groove Circuit section Controls the Groove Circuit (Drums Stem arrangement) function.
Part names and functions Browse section Using rekordbox for Mac/Windows 1 Smart 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 playlist, the cursor moves to the track list.
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Part names and functions Tilt to the right/left: Moves the cursor to the right/left in the track list. If you hold tilting the selector, the cursor moves continuously. [Shift] + tilt to the right/left: Moves the cursor to the right/left end of the track list. 2 BACK button Press: Moves the cursor between the tree view and track list each time you press the...
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Part names and functions 5 PREVIEW button Press: Plays/pauses the Preview Player of rekordbox. Playback sound outputs from the [ ] (headphones) output terminal. • To adjust the volume, set the [Preferences] window > [Audio] > [Preview Volume] on rekordbox. [Shift] + press: Moves the Preview Player’s playback position forward 30 seconds.
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Part names and functions Tilt to the left: Moves the cursor between the library and [crates] panel each time you tilt the lever. Tilt to the right: If the cursor is pointed to a library or [crates], the cursor moves between the library and [crates] panels each time you tilt the lever.
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Part names and functions Using rekordbox for iOS/Android 1 Smart rotary selector Turn: Moves the cursor in rekordbox. Press: Moves the cursor to the next level down. Tilt to the forward/towards you: Moves the cursor to the up or down in the track list. [Shift] + tilt to the forward/towards you: Moves the cursor to the top/bottom of the track list.
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Part names and functions 6 LOAD buttons Press: Load the selected track to the respective deck. • [LOAD] buttons for the deck 3 and 4 aren’t be used. Press twice: Load the track from the deck that isn’t playing onto the deck that is playing. If you do this while the track is playing, it plays from the same position (Instant Doubles).
Part names and functions Deck section Using rekordbox for Mac/Windows 1 Performance Pads Press: You can use Performance Pads to trigger various features. Read more: Using the Performance Pads (page 70) 2 IN button Press: Sets the loop in point. Press (during loop playback): Adjusts the loop in point using the jog wheel.
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Part names and functions Press (during loop playback): Adjusts the loop out point using the jog wheel. 4 RELOOP/EXIT button Press: Playback returns to the previously set loop in point and loop playback resumes. Press (during loop playback): Cancels loop playback. [Shift] + press: Switches the active/non-active status of the loop.
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Part names and functions 11 MEMORY button Press: Saves the cue point or loop point. [Shift] + press: Deletes the cue point or loop point. 12 SLIP button Press: Turns Slip mode on/off. [Shift] + press: Turns Vinyl mode on/off. 13 QUANTIZE button Press: Turns the Quantize function on/off.
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Part names and functions Press the [DECK 4] button with holding the [DECK 2] button, or press the [DECK 2] button with holding the [DECK 4] button: Turns Dual Deck mode on in the right deck. 15 MASTER TEMPO button Press: Turns the Master Tempo function on/off.
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Part names and functions 19 (play/pause) button Press: Plays/pauses a track. 20 CUE button Press: Sets, calls up, and plays a cue point. • Press the button when the track is paused to set the cue point. • Press the button when the track is playing to return to the cue point and pause.
Part names and functions Using Serato DJ Pro 1 Performance Pads Press: You can use Performance Pads to trigger various features. Read more: Using the Performance Pads (page 107) 2 IN button Press: Sets the loop in point. Press (during loop playback): Adjusts the loop in point using the jog wheel.
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Part names and functions [Shift] + press: Enters Pitch Play mode. Read more: Using Pitch Play (page 110) 6 STEMS mode button Press: Enters Stems mode. Read more: Using Stems (page XX) [Shift] + press: Enters Pad FX mode. ...
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Part names and functions 9 CALL button Press: Selects the loop slot. Press (during loop playback): Halves the loop playback length. 10 CALL button Press: Selects the loop slot. Press (during loop playback): Doubles the loop playback length. 11 MEMORY button Press: Locks the loop slot.
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Part names and functions [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). 14 DECK button Press: Switches the deck to be used. Press the [DECK 3] button with holding the [DECK 1] button, or press the [DECK 1] button with holding the [DECK 3] button: Turns Dual Deck mode on in the left deck.
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Part names and functions [Shift] + press: Cancels Sync mode. 18 KEY SYNC button Key Sync and Key Reset are functions of Pitch 'n Time DJ. • To use Pitch 'n Time DJ, activate Pitch 'n Time DJ. Refer to the website below.
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Part names and functions 21 Shift button Press another button while holding the [Shift] button to use a different feature assigned to the button. 22 Jog wheel Turn the top when Vinyl mode is on: Scratches the track. Turn the outer section or turn the top when Vinyl mode is off: Bends the pitch (Pitch Bend –...
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Part names and functions 4 RELOOP/EXIT button Press: Playback returns to the previously set loop in point and loop playback resumes. Press (during loop playback): Cancels loop playback. [Shift] + press: Switches the active/non-active status of the loop. (Active Loop) •...
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Part names and functions [Shift] + press: Enters Beat Loop mode. Read more: Using Beat Loop (page XX) 8 SAMPLER mode button Press: Enters Sampler mode. Read more: Using Sampler (page XX) Hold: Displays the SAMPLER panel. [Shift] + press: Enters Key Shift mode.
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Part names and functions [Shift] + press: Deletes the cue point or loop point. 12 SLIP button Press: Turns Slip mode on/off. [Shift] + press: Turns Vinyl mode on/off. 13 QUANTIZE button Press: Turns the Quantize function on/off. Press (during Power Management Off mode): Cancels Power Management Off mode.
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Part names and functions 16 TEMPO slider Adjusts the playing speed of the track. 17 BEAT SYNC button Press: Automatically synchronizes the tempo (BPM) and beatgrid with the deck set as the master. Press (during Beat Sync): Cancels Beat Sync. [Shift] + press: Sets the deck as the master.
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Part names and functions [Shift] + press: Returns the playback position to the beginning of the track. 21 Shift button Press another button while holding the [Shift] button to use a different feature assigned to the button. 22 Jog wheel Turn the top when Vinyl mode is on: Scratches the track.
Part names and functions Groove Circuit section 2 3 4 5 Using rekordbox for Mac/Windows 1 GAIN knob Turn: Adjusts the volume of Drum Swap 1 to 4. 2 DRUM SWAP 1 button Press: Plays/pause the drum loop sound source set to this button. Press (when Drum Capture is turned on): Sets the drum loop sound source cut out with the [CAPUTRE] button to this button.
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Part names and functions 4 DRUM SWAP 3 button Press: Plays/pause the drum loop sound source set to this button. Press (when Drum Capture is turned on): Sets the drum loop sound source cut out with the [CAPUTRE] button to this button.
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Part names and functions 7 DRUM ROLL buttons Hold: Applies Roll effect to the drum loop sound source or Drums Stem. [Shift] + hold: Applies Trans effect to the drum loop sound source or Drums Stem. 8 DRUM RELEASE lever Hold to the forward/towards you: Applies Drum Release FX to the drum loop sound source or Drums Stem.
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Part names and functions [Shift] + press: Sets the effect type for Stem to Roll Out. 4 BASS (DRUM SWAP 3) button Press: Sets Bass stem to be applied with effects for Stem. [Shift] + press: Sets the effect type for Stem to Braker. 5 DRUMS (DRUM SWAP 4) button Press: Sets Drums stem to be applied with effects for Stem.
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Part names and functions From the left button, Roll effect with 1/8 beat, 1/4 beat, 1/2 beat, and 1 beat will be applied. [Shift] + hold: Applies Trans effect to the stem selected with the [VOCAL (DRUM SWAP 1)], [MELODY (DRUM SWAP 2)] button, [BASS (DRUM SWAP 3)] button, or [DRUMS (DRUM SWAP 4)] button.
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Part names and functions 3 DRUM SWAP 2 button Press: Plays the sampler slot 2 in the left deck or the sampler slot 10 in the right deck. If the sampler slot is changed with the [CAPUTURE] button, plays the sampler slot 6 in the left deck or the sampler slot 14 in the right deck.
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Part names and functions 7 DRUM ROLL buttons Hold: Applies Roll effect to the sound of the control deck. [Shift] + hold: Applies Trans effect to the sound of the control deck. 8 DRUM RELEASE lever Hold to the forward/towards you: Applies Vinyl Brake effect to the sound of the control deck.
Part names and functions Mixer section Using rekordbox for Mac/Windows 1 TRIM knobs Adjust the volume of each channel’s sound. 2 MASTER LEVEL knob Adjusts the volume of the master output sound. 3 BOOTH LEVEL knob Adjusts the volume of the sound output from the [BOOTH] output terminals. 4 MASTER CUE button Press: Plays the master sound through your headphones.
Part names and functions 5 Channel level indicators Indicate the volume of the sound of the respective channels before it passes through the channel faders. 6 EQ (HI, MID, LOW) knobs For EQ mode, increase or decrease the relevant frequency for each channel. For Stem ISO mode, adjust the volume of each Stem.
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Part names and functions [Shift] + slide: Triggers Fader Start. Using Serato DJ Pro 1 TRIM knobs Adjust the volume of each channel’s sound. 2 MASTER LEVEL knob Adjusts the volume of the master output sound. 3 BOOTH LEVEL knob Adjusts the volume of the sound output from the [BOOTH] output terminals.
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Part names and functions [Shift] + press: Switches between EQ mode and Stems Level mode for the EQ knobs on each channel. See: 6 EQ (HI, MID, LOW) knobs 8 Channel faders Slide: Adjust the volume of the sound for each channel. [Shift] + slide: Triggers Fader Start.
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Part names and functions 4 MASTER CUE button Press: Plays the master sound through your headphones. 5 Channel level indicators Indicate the volume of the sound of the respective channels before it passes through the channel faders. 6 EQ (HI, MID, LOW) knobs Boost or reduce the relevant frequency for the selected channel.
Part names and functions Effects section Using rekordbox for Mac/Windows 1 SOUND COLOR FX ON/OFF button Press: Turn Sound Color FX on/off. [Shift] + press: Switches the Sound Color FX type each time the button is pressed while holding the [Shift] button. 2 SOUND COLOR FX knobs When the [SOUND COLOR FX ON/OFF] button is off: Control the filter effect for each channel.
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Part names and functions 4 BEAT button Press: Decreases 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 Auto mode. The track’s BPM is used as the basis for the Beat FX tempo.
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Part names and functions Using Serato DJ Pro 1 SOUND COLOR FX ON/OFF button Press: Turn the filter effect on/off. 2 SOUND COLOR FX knobs When the [SOUND COLOR FX ON/OFF] button is off: Control the filter effect for each channel. When a knob is set to the center position, the sound is unchanged.
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Part names and functions 5 BEAT button Press: Increases the number of beats for synchronizing the effect sound each time the button is pressed. [Shift] + press: Sets the effect Tempo mode to BPM Tap mode. The BPM used as the basis for effect is set in time with your tapping of the button.
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Part names and functions When a knob is set to the center position, the sound is unchanged. When the [SOUND COLOR FX ON/OFF] button is on: Control Smart Sound Color FX for each channel. When a knob is set to the center position, the sound is unchanged. 3 BEAT FX beat indicators Lights up for the selected beat.
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Part names and functions 8 BEAT FX LEVEL/DEPTH knob Adjusts the parameter of Beat FX. 9 BEAT FX ON/OFF button Press: Turns Beat FX on/off. [Shift] + press: Turns Release FX on/off.
Part names and functions Rear panel 1 Kensington security slot Connection for a cable lock for security. 2 USB port (for power supply) Connection for a USB power adapter (not supplied) or mobile battery (not supplied). • Use a product supported with USB Power Delivery. •...
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Part names and functions 5 BOOTH output terminals (RCA pin jack type) Outputs for a booth monitor. • Compatible with RCA pin jack-type unbalanced outputs. 6 MASTER 2 output terminals (RCA pin jack type) Connection for analog input terminals of a power amplifier, etc. •...
Part names and functions Front panel (headphones) 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 won’t work with the unit. (headphones) LEVEL knob Adjusts the volume of the headphones sound.
Connections • Be sure to disconnect the USB cable before connecting different devices or changing connections. Refer to the instruction manuals for devices to be connected. • For connection to PC/Mac or a mobile device, be sure to use the USB cable specified below.
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Connections • When using the unit with a USB power adapter or mobile battery connected to the USB port (for power supply), make sure it has a maximum voltage of 24V or less and DC 9V 3A. Use a USB cable certified to the appropriate standard. Use a mobile battery without a power-saving function.
Connections Connection examples Connecting input / output terminals Rear panel For PC/Mac (1) PC/Mac (2) Powered speakers, powered amplifier, etc. (3) Powered speakers, powered amplifier (for booth monitor), etc. (4) Microphone When connecting to the device with the USB-A port, connect a USB power adapter or mobile battery to the USB port (for power supply) of the unit.
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Connections For a mobile device (1) USB power adapter, mobile battery (2) Mobile device (3) Powered speakers, powered amplifier, etc. (4) Powered speakers, powered amplifier (for booth monitor), etc. (5) Microphone DC 9V 3A (2) Front panel (1) Headphones...
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Connections Connecting 1 Connect your headphones to one of the [ (headphones)] output terminals on the unit's front panel. 2 Connect an output device such as a powered amplifier to the [MASTER 1] output terminals or [MASTER 2] output terminals. •...
rekordbox for Mac/Windows Installing rekordbox for Mac/Windows Getting started with rekordbox for Mac/Windows If you’re using rekordbox for Mac/Windows for the first time, download the latest version from rekordbox.com and install it in the following way. If you already have rekordbox for Mac/Windows installed, update to the latest version using the Update Manager which you’ll see when you start rekordbox for Mac/Windows.
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rekordbox for Mac/Windows 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.
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rekordbox for Mac/Windows 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. •...
Mac/Windows Basic use Starting rekordbox for Mac/Windows You need to register an AlphaTheta account to use rekordbox for Mac/ Windows. For details, refer to the rekordbox Introduction. For Mac In Finder, open the [Applications] folder, then double-click the [rekordbox 7] >...
rekordbox for Mac/Windows Checking audio setup Check that the [Audio] settings in [Preferences] in rekordbox for Mac/ Windows are set as follows: For Mac [Audio]: [DDJ-GRV6] [Output channels]: [Master Output]: [DDJ-GRV6 : MASTER + audio device name on Mac] [Headphones Output]: [DDJ-GRV6 : PHONES] •...
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rekordbox for Mac/Windows Adding music files into your Collection The [Collection] screen contains a list of music files managed by rekordbox for Mac/Windows. Add music files on your PC/Mac to your Collection so the software can analyze them and they can be used in rekordbox for Mac/Windows. 1 Click [Collection] on the tree view.
rekordbox for Mac/Windows 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: • [TRIM] knob: turned fully counterclockwise • EQ [HI/MID/LOW] knobs: center position (12 o’clock) •...
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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 AlphaTheta support website. alphatheta.com/support/...
rekordbox for Mac/Windows 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.
rekordbox for Mac/Windows Advanced use Using 4 Beat Loop While a track is playing, press and hold the [IN] 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.
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rekordbox for Mac/Windows Cutting the loop Press the [CALL ] 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. ...
rekordbox for Mac/Windows Using the Performance Pads Using Hot Cues You can start playback instantly from the position where a Hot Cue is set. Loops can also be set and called up instantly. • Up to 16 Hot Cues can be set and saved for each track in rekordbox for Mac/Windows.
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rekordbox for Mac/Windows Setting and calling up 4 Beat Loop 1 Press the [HOT CUE] mode button. The unit enters Hot Cue mode. 2 Press and hold down the [IN] button during playback. A loop with 4 beats is set at the position where you pressed the button, and loop playback starts.
rekordbox for Mac/Windows Using Stems You can switch the output for each part (Vocal/Inst/Drums) of the track and select a Stem to which you want to be applied with effects. 1 Press the [STEMS] mode button. The unit enters Stems mode. Each part is set to the Performance Pads as follows: 1: Vocal Stem, 2: Inst Stem, 3: Drums Stem, 4: Not used, 5: Selecting the effect for Vocal Stem, 6: Selecting the effect for Inst Stem,...
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rekordbox for Mac/Windows 2 Press Performance Pad 7 or 8 while holding the [Shift] button to change the number of beats set to the Performance Pad. When pressing Performance Pad 7 while holding the [Shift] button, the number of beats decreases. When pressing Performance Pad 8 while holding the [Shift] button, the number of beats increases.
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rekordbox for Mac/Windows In rekordbox for Mac/Windows, the sampler has 4 banks, and each bank has 16 slots. 3 Press the smart rotary selector to move the cursor to the track list. 4 Turn the smart rotary selector. Select a track you want to load into a Sampler slot. 5 Press a Performance Pad while holding the [Shift] button.
rekordbox for Mac/Windows 5 During Sampler playback, press the Performance Pad again. The sound plays from the beginning again. 6 Press a Performance Pad while holding the [Shift] button during Sampler playback. The sound of the slot that is currently playing stops. ...
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rekordbox for Mac/Windows 1 through 6: Delete Hot Cue, 7: Changing display, 8: Changing display 4 Press a Performance Pad. Playback starts from the Hot Cue point, with the sound pitch assigned to that pad. • To delete the Hot Cue, press Performance Pad 1 through 6 while holding the [Shift] button.
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rekordbox for Mac/Windows Using Release FX of Pad FX You need to assign a Release FX to a Performance Pad in advance. 1 Press and hold down a Performance Pad that has an effect other than a Release FX assigned to it, or press and hold down a Performance Pad while holding the [Shift] button.
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rekordbox for Mac/Windows Using Key Shift When you press a Performance Pad in Key Shift mode, the key of the track that’s currently playing is changed to the pitch set to the pressed pad. 1 Press the [SAMPLER] mode button while holding the [Shift] button.
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rekordbox for Mac/Windows Setting and calling up a cue point or loop point Setting a cue point or loop point 1 Pause the track and move the playback position to where you want to set a cue point or loop point. 2 Press the [CUE] button while the track is paused.
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rekordbox for Mac/Windows 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.
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rekordbox for Mac/Windows 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. Playback starts from the position reached in the background.
rekordbox for Mac/Windows Slip Auto Beat Loop 1 Press the [SLIP] button. The unit enters Slip mode. 2 Press the [IN] button. A 4-beat loop is set, and loop playback starts. Normal playback continues in the background during loop playback. 3 Press the [RELOOP/EXIT] button.
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rekordbox for Mac/Windows 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.
rekordbox for Mac/Windows Using Dual Deck mode You can simultaneously control Deck 1 and 3 (or Deck 2 and 4) in Dual Deck mode. You can scratch or play a loop/Hot Cue, etc., as if the two different tracks of the two different decks are combined as one track. 1 Press the [DECK 3] button while holding the [DECK 1] button, or press the [DECK 1] button while holding the [DECK 3] button.
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rekordbox for Mac/Windows Buttons/knobs Functions STEMS mode button Pad FX mode B.JUMP mode button Beat Jump mode, Beat Loop mode SAMPLER mode button Key Shift mode Performance Pads Pad modes of each pad (except for Stems mode and Sampler mode) ...
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rekordbox for Mac/Windows • The Groove Circuit section is not applicable to Dural Deck mode. Using Groove Circuit You can easily arrange a track by replacing with the other beat or adding a new beat for the Drams Stem of the track loaded in the deck. ...
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rekordbox for Mac/Windows Switching the bank of the Drum Loop sound source The Drum Loop sound source has two banks for each deck. Press the [DRUM SWAP 1] button while holding the [Shift] button. Switch the Drum Loop sound source of the [DRUM SWAP 1-4] button with the Sample sound source of Drum Loop Bank A.
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rekordbox for Mac/Windows Using the Roll effect to the Drum Loop sound source or Drum Stem Effects and beats are set to the [DRUM ROLL] buttons as follows. 1: Roll (1/8 beat), 2: Roll (1/4 beat), 3: Roll (1/2 beat), 4: Roll (1 beat) Press and hold down a [DRUM ROLL] button.
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rekordbox for Mac/Windows Using the Drum Release FX to the Drum Loop sound source or Drum Stem Tilt and hold the [DRUM RELEASE] lever to the forward/towards you. The Drum Release FX applies to the Drum Loop sound source and Drums Stem of the deck.
rekordbox for Mac/Windows Analyzing tracks Track analysis starts when you drag and drop a music file, or a folder containing music files, into the Track List in rekordbox for Mac/ Windows. • If a track is loaded to a deck before analysis is complete, it may take some time to display its BPM and waveform.
rekordbox for Mac/Windows 5 Press the [BEAT FX ON/OFF] button. The effect is applied to the sound. You can adjust the effect’s parameter by turning the [BEAT FX LEVEL/ DEPTH] knob. The [BEAT FX ON/OFF] button flashes when the effect is on. •...
rekordbox for Mac/Windows Changing the settings in rekordbox for Mac/ Windows You can change the settings of the unit in rekordbox for Mac/Windows under [Controller] in [Preferences]. When you connect the unit to rekordbox for Mac/Windows, you can change the following settings: [Controller] >...
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rekordbox for Mac/Windows [Controller] > [Mixer] tab: [Fader Start] setting Change the setting of the Fader Start function. Select [Activate the fader start when moving a channel fader or the crossfader while pressing the SHIFT button.] to turn the setting on. [CROSSFADER] >...
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rekordbox for Mac/Windows [Demo mode] setting Set the time to pass before Demo mode starts. The default setting is [Demo (10 minutes)]. To cancel Demo mode, operate any knob or button on the unit. • [Demo (1 minute)]: Demo mode starts when there is no operation on the unit for 1 minute.
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].
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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.
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Serato DJ Pro A message indicating successful installation appears when installation is complete. 4 Click [Close] to quit the Serato DJ Pro installer.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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 smart rotary selector to select a crate, etc.
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. • [TRIM] knob: turned fully counterclockwise • EQ [HI/MID/LOW] knobs: center position (12 o’clock) •...
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Adjust the volume of sound output from the [MASTER 1] output terminals or [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 AlphaTheta support website. alphatheta.com/support/...
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.
Serato DJ Pro Advanced use Using 4 Beat Loop While a track is playing, press and hold the [IN] button. Loop playback starts with 4 beats from the point where you press the button. Canceling loop playback Press the [RELOOP/EXIT] button. When the loop out point is reached, the rest of the track continues to play without returning to the loop in point.
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Serato DJ Pro Cutting the loop Press the [CALL ] 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. ...
Serato DJ Pro Using the Performance Pads You can switch functions using the buttons for respective Pad modes: [HOT CUE], [STEMS], [B.JUMP], and [SAMPLER]. Using Hot Cues You can start playback instantly from the position where a Hot Cue is set.
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Serato DJ Pro Using Stems You can switch the output for each part (Vocal/Melody/Bass/Drums) of the track and select a Stem to which you want to be applies with effects. 1 Press the [STEMS] mode button. The unit enters Stems mode. Each part and effect are set to the Performance Pads as follows: 1: Vocal Stem, 2: Melody Stem, 3: Bass Stem, 4: Drums Stem, 5: Vocal Echo, 6: Instrumental Echo, 7: Instrumental Braker, 8: Drums Echo...
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Serato DJ Pro Using Sampler You can use the Performance Pads to play tracks or sounds assigned to the Sampler slots. 1 Press and hold down the [SAMPLER] mode button. The [SAMPLER] panel appears in Serato DJ Pro. 2 Press the [SAMPLER] mode button on the unit. The unit enters Sampler mode.
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Serato DJ Pro Using Pitch Play Pitch Play is a function of the Pitch 'n Time DJ expansion pack. • To use Pitch 'n Time DJ, you'll need to activate it first. For details, visit the website below. serato.com/activation/pitch-n-time 1 Press the [HOT CUE] mode button while holding the [Shift] button.
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Serato DJ Pro 3 Release the Performance Pad. The effect turns off. 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.
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Serato DJ Pro Using Key Shift Key Shift is a function of the Pitch 'n Time DJ expansion pack. • To use Pitch 'n Time DJ, you'll need to activate it first. For details, visit the website below. serato.com/activation/pitch-n-time When you press a Performance Pad in Key Shift mode, the key of the track that’s currently playing is changed to the pitch set to the pressed pad.
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Serato DJ Pro Using Stems FX By applying effects such as Roll, Trans, Echo Out, and Delay to Stems, you can perform the sound even more creatively. • Use the supplied overlay sheet. Selecting Stems Press the [VOCAL (DRUM SWAP 1)], [MELODY (DRUM SWAP 2)], [BASS (DRUM SWAP 3)], or [DRUMS (DRUM SWAP 4)] button.
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Serato DJ Pro Press and hold down one of [STEMS ROLL (DRUM ROLL)] buttons while holding the [Shift] button. The Trans effect applies to the selected Stem. When you release the button, the effect will be cancelled. Changing the operation mode for the Roll and Trans effects Press the [1/2 BEAT (CAPTURE)] button while holding the [Shift] button.
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Serato DJ Pro Setting the beats of the effect set to the [FX (DRUM RELEASE)] lever Press the [1/2 BEAT (CAPTURE)] button. The number of beats of the effect will be changed. • [1/2 BEAT (CAPTURE)] button lights up in dark: 1 beat is set. •...
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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.
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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.
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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 and hold down the [IN] button.
Serato DJ Pro Using Fader Start Using Channel Fader Start 1 Set the temporary 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.
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Serato DJ Pro Using Dual Deck mode You can simultaneously control Deck 1 and 3 (or Deck 2 and 4) in Dual Deck mode. You can scratch or play a loop/Hot Cue, etc., as if the two different tracks of the two different decks are combined as one track. 1 Press the [DECK 3] button while holding the [DECK 1] button, or press the [DECK 1] button while holding the [DECK 3] button.
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Serato DJ Pro Buttons/knobs Functions STEMS mode button Pad FX mode B.JUMP mode button Beat Jump mode, Beat Loop mode SAMPLER mode button Key Shift mode Performance Pads Pad modes of each pad (except for Stems mode and Sampler mode) ...
Serato DJ Pro Analyzing tracks Click the [Analyze Files] button in Serato DJ Pro to analyze tracks in your library that haven't been analyzed yet. You can also analyze the track by dragging and dropping it on the [Analyze Files] button. •...
Serato DJ Pro Using effects 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. –...
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Serato DJ Pro -37% -25% 100% 100% 5 Press the [BEAT FX ON/OFF] button. The effect is applied to the sound. You can adjust the parameter of the effect by turning the [BEAT FX LEVEL/ DEPTH] knob. The [BEAT FX ON/OFF] button flashes when the effect is on. •...
Serato DJ Pro Using a microphone 1 Connect a microphone to the [MIC] input terminal. 2 Turn the [MIC LEVEL] knob. Adjust the volume of the sound output from the [MIC] channel. • The sound comes out at a high volume if the knob is turned all the way to the right.
rekordbox for iOS/Android Installing rekordbox for iOS/Android Getting started with rekordbox for iOS/Android If you’re using rekordbox for iOS/Android for the first time, install the latest version. If you already have rekordbox for iOS/Android installed, update to the latest version using App Store or Google Play. •...
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rekordbox for iOS/Android 2 Install rekordbox for iOS. When installation is finished, tap [Open] to start rekordbox for iOS. Installing (Android) 1 Scan the QR code or visit the URL below to open Google Play. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pioneerdj.rekordbox 2 Install rekordbox for Android. When installation is finished, tap [Open] to start rekordbox for Android.
rekordbox for iOS/Android Basic use Starting rekordbox for iOS/Android Tap the rekordbox icon. rekordbox will ask for permission to access your mobile library (including music). Tap [OK]. Read the terms of the license agreement carefully and if you agree to them, check [I have read the above software use, license agreement], then tap [Agree].
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rekordbox for iOS/Android Loading an audio track onto a deck The following explains how to load a track onto deck 1 as an example. 1 Turn the smart rotary selector to select a track. • Press the smart rotary selector to move the cursor to the next level down. Cursor on the upper level Cursor on the lower level •...
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rekordbox for iOS/Android 2 Press the [LOAD 1] button. The track loads onto the deck.
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rekordbox for iOS/Android 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: • [TRIM] knob: turned fully counterclockwise • EQ [HI/MID/LOW] knobs: center position (12 o’clock) •...
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rekordbox for iOS/Android 4 Move the channel fader to the top. 5 Adjust the volume of the speakers to a level you're happy with. Turn the [MASTER LEVEL] knob to adjust the volume of sound from the [MASTER 1] output terminals or [MASTER 2] output terminals. •...
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rekordbox for iOS/Android Monitoring with headphones when using a USB connection When your mobile device is connected to the unit with a USB cable, you can monitor with headphones from the [ (headphones)] output terminal on the unit. This section explains how to play sound from deck 1 (left) as an example.
rekordbox for iOS/Android Advanced use Using 4 Beat Loop While a track is playing, press and hold the [IN] 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.
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rekordbox for iOS/Android Cutting the loop Press the [CALL ] button. 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. Extending the loop Press the [CALL ] button.
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rekordbox for iOS/Android Using the Performance Pads The Performance Pad’s settings are as shown below. Using Hot Cues You can start playback instantly from the position where a Hot Cue is set. Loops can also be set and called up instantly. •...
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rekordbox for iOS/Android Setting and calling up 4 Beat Loop 1 Press the [HOT CUE] mode button. The unit enters Hot Cue mode. 2 Press and hold the [IN] button during playback. A loop with 4 beats is set at the position where you pressed the button, and loop playback starts.
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rekordbox for iOS/Android Using Pad FX You can add a wide range of effects to your performances simply by pressing and releasing the Performance Pads. 1 Turn on Pad FX mode 1 or Pad FX mode 2. • Pad FX mode 1: Press the [STEMS] mode button. •...
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rekordbox for iOS/Android Using Release FX of Pad FX You need to assign a Release FX to a Performance Pad in advance. 1 Press and hold down a Performance Pad that has an effect other than a Release FX assigned to it. The effect turns on.
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rekordbox for iOS/Android Using Sampler You can use the Performance Pads to play tracks or sounds assigned to the Sampler slots. 1 Press the [SAMPLER] mode button. The unit enters Sampler mode. 2 Adjust the sampler volume. 3 Press a Performance Pad. The track or sound assigned to the relevant slot is played.
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rekordbox for iOS/Android Using Keyboard mode Use Performance Pads to play a Hot Cue in different pitches, as if you’re using a keyboard. 1 Press the [HOT CUE] mode button while holding the [Shift] button. The unit enters Keyboard mode. 2 Press a Performance Pad.
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rekordbox for iOS/Android Using Beat Loop If you press a Performance Pad, a loop with the number of beats assigned to the pad is set. The loop keeps playing after you remove your finger from the pad. 1 Press the [B.JUMP] mode button while holding the [Shift] button. The unit enters Beat Loop mode.
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rekordbox for iOS/Android Using Key Shift When you press a Performance Pad in Key Shift mode, the key of the track that’s currently playing is changed to the pitch set to the pressed pad. 1 Press the [SAMPLER] mode button while holding the [Shift] button.
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rekordbox for iOS/Android Setting and calling up a cue point or loop point Setting a cue point or loop point 1 Pause the track and move the playback position to where you want to set a cue point or loop point. 2 Press the [CUE] button while the track is paused.
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rekordbox for iOS/Android 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.
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rekordbox for iOS/Android 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. Playback starts from the position reached in the background.
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rekordbox for iOS/Android Slip Auto Beat Loop 1 Press the [SLIP] button. The unit enters Slip mode. 2 Press the [IN] button. A 4-beat loop is set, and loop playback starts. Normal playback continues in the background during loop playback. 3 Press the [RELOOP/EXIT] button.
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rekordbox for iOS/Android 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.
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rekordbox for iOS/Android Analyzing tracks Set [Settings] > [In-app player settings] > [Track Analysis] > [Auto Analysis] on the vertical screen or [Settings] > [General] > [Track Analysis] > [Auto Analysis] on the horizontal screen to start track analysis. • If a track is loaded to a deck before analysis is complete, it may take some time to display its BPM and waveform.
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rekordbox for iOS/Android 4 Press the [BEAT ] button or [BEAT ] button. Sets the number of beats synchronized to the effect sound. The effect time corresponding to the number of beats is set automatically. 5 Press the [BEAT FX ON/OFF] button. The effect is applied to the sound.
rekordbox for iOS/Android Changing the settings in rekordbox for iOS/ Android You can change the settings of the unit in rekordbox for iOS/Android under [DDJ-GRV6] in [Settings]. When you connect the unit to rekordbox for iOS/Android, you can change the following settings: [BACK SPIN LENGTH] setting When using the Back Spin feature with the jog wheel, the length of the Back Spin is different from the length of the jog wheel rotation.
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rekordbox for iOS/Android [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 is 1.0 mm. • This Cut Lag setting is a guide, and may not be exact. [MIC Output of Booth] setting Set the microphone sound to be output to the Booth output or not.
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rekordbox for iOS/Android [Power Management] setting When the Power Management function is set to [Enable], the unit enters Off mode automatically after 20 minutes if the unit is not operated without audio signal input to each channel. During Off mode, the [QUANTIZE] button in the right deck is lit. To cancel Off mode, press the [QUANTIZE] button.
Changing the settings Launching Utilities mode Be sure to close your DJ application and then launch Utilities mode. To use Utilities mode when connected to rekordbox for Mac/Windows or rekordbox for iOS/Android, set it on the preferences screen in rekordbox for Mac/Windows or rekordbox for iOS/Android. ...
Changing the settings Utilities mode settings You can change the following settings in Utilities mode: • Back Spin Length • Slip Mode Flashing • Slip button LED while slip mode is on • Fader Start • Crossfader Cut Lag • MIC Output of Booth •...
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Changing the settings Slip button LED while slip mode is on Sets the LED status of the [SLIP] button in Slip mode. Press the [SLIP] button on the right deck. • [SLIP] button is lit: The LED is lit when Slip mode is turned on. The LED flashes during Slip operation.
Changing the settings MIC Output of Booth Press the Performance Pad 6 on the left deck. • Pad 6 is lit: The microphone sound outputs from the [BOOTH] output terminals (Default). • Pad 6 is not lit: The microphone sound doesn’t output from the [BOOTH] output terminals.
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Changing the settings Demo mode In normal conditions, if you don’t use any features for a specified amount of time, the unit will enter Demo mode. • When any knob or button on the unit is used during Demo mode, Demo mode is canceled.
Additional information Troubleshooting If you think something is wrong with the unit, check the information below and refer to the [FAQ] for the DDJ-GRV6 on the AlphaTheta website. alphatheta.com/support/ Sometimes, the problem may be caused by another device. Inspect the other devices and electrical appliances you’re using and refer to their manuals and FAQ if necessary.
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Additional information • When the Power Management feature is set to [Enable], this unit automatically enters Off mode after 20 minutes without being used (no audio signal is input to the unit. See: Power Management Function (page xx) (page XX) (page XX). ...
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Additional information Connection The unit isn’t recognized by your PC/Mac. • Connect the supplied USB cable correctly. See: Connections (page 54) • When using a USB hub, be sure it's a product recommended by the manufacturer of your PC/Mac. •...
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Additional information • Change the USB power adapter (or mobile battery) or USB cable. Sound Sound isn’t output, is too quiet, or is distorted. • Set the [TRIM] knob, channel fader, crossfader, and [MASTER LEVEL] knob to the correct positions. See: Playing a track (page 65) (page 102) •...
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Additional information BPM and beatgrid are not displayed correctly./Beatgrid is misaligned. • Change the BPM analysis range and analyze the track again. If it doesn’t work, manually set the beatgrid and BPM. • Adjust the beatgrid. For details on how to adjust the beatgrid, see the rekordbox Instruction Manual.
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Additional information Serato DJ Pro Serato DJ Pro becomes unstable. • Update Serato DJ Pro to the latest version. See: Installing Serato DJ Pro (page 95) • 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.
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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.) •...
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When connecting to an Android device, audio isn’t output properly or noise occurs even if the [Android MONO/STREO] switch is set to [MONO]. • Depending on the Android device, the connection may not be able to be properly. In that case, contact the support below. alphatheta.com/support/...
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Additional information rekordbox becomes unstable. • Update rekordbox to the latest version. See: Installing rekordbox for iOS/Android (page XX) • Quit any other applications on your mobile device. If rekordbox remains unstable, try disabling the wireless network or other wireless connections, antivirus application, low-power mode, etc.
Additional information Specifications General – Main Unit Rated power supply When a USB power adapter is used ......DC 9 V, 3.0 A When a USB bus power is used ........DC 5 V, 1.5 A Main unit weight............4.6 kg / 10.2 lbs Max.
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Additional information Input / Output terminals MIC input terminal 1/4” TRS jack ................1 set MASTER 1 output terminal 1/4” TRS jack ................1 set MASTER 2 output terminal RCA pin jacks ................1 set BOOTH output terminal RCA pin jacks ................1 set Headphones output terminals 1/4”...
(You need to set MIDI details in the DJ application.) • For details, see your DJ application’s user guide. About MIDI messages For details on the unit's MIDI messages, see the List of MIDI Messages. • You can find the List of MIDI Messages on the website below. alphatheta.com/support/...
Additional information Trademarks and registered trademarks • rekordbox is a trademark or registered trademark of AlphaTheta Corporation. • Apple, Apple Logo, Apple Music, Finder, iPad, iPadOS, iTunes, Mac, MacBook, MacBook Pro, macOS and OS X are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions.
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,...
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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.
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