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Pioneer DDJ-S1 Operating Instructions Manual

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DJ CONTROLLER
DDJ-S1
ITCH 2.0 compatible edition
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    DJ CONTROLLER DDJ-S1 ITCH 2.0 compatible edition http://www.prodjnet.com/support/ The Pioneer website shown above offers FAQs, information on software and various other types of information and services to allow you to use your product in greater comfort. Operating Instructions...
  • Page 2 Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents How to read this manual ! In this manual, names of screens and menus displayed on the prod- uct and on the computer screen, as well as names of buttons and terminals, etc., are indicated within brackets. (e.g.: [CUE] button, [Files] panel, [VINYL] mode, [AUX IN] terminal) ! Please note that the screens and specifications of the software described in this manual as well as the external appearance and...

  • Page 4: Before You Start

    About the AC adapter This unit is an all-in-one DJ system combining the high operability hard- ware of Pioneer professional DJ players and DJ mixers that has achieved Cautions on use an excellent reputation among many professional DJs and clubs with the ITCH DJ software by Serato Audio Research.

  • Page 5: Installing The Software

    Once the power plug is mounted, there is no need to remove it. If there are irregularities with the AC adapter or power plug, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work. ! Do not use this unit with a coin, paper clip or other metal object stuck between the AC adapter and power plug.
  • Page 6 1 Grant of License: Supported operating systems CPU and required memory Serato grants you a perpetual, non-exclusive, personal license ® Intel processor, Core™ Duo 1.8 GHz or (“License”) to install and use the Software on the terms of this License better Mac OS X 10.5.8 Agreement.

  • Page 7: Checking The Latest Information On The Driver Software

    Program, except to the extent expressly permitted by applicable be governed by, New Zealand law. The United Nations Convention on law, and then only after You have notified Pioneer in writing of Contracts for the International Sale of Goods shall not apply to this Your intended activities.
  • Page 8 Agreement or any rights or obligations under it, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, by operation of law or otherwise, without Pioneer’s prior written consent. Any pur- ported assignment, transfer or delegation by You will be null and void.

  • Page 9: Launching Itch

    (latency) increases.  If breaks in the sound occur with the default setting 1 Launch [Pioneer DDJ ASIO Settings Utility] and change [Kernel Buffers] to [4]. 2 Set [USB BUFFER SIZE (LATENCY)] to the lowest buffer 8 Select the folder in which you want to install ITCH, size at which no breaks in the sound occur.

  • Page 10: Connections And Part Names

    Connections and part names ! Wait until all connections between devices have been completed 2 MIC/AUX THRU selector switch before connecting the AC adapter. Set this to [ON] if you want to output the [MIC2] and [AUX] channels Be sure to turn off the power and unplug the AC adapter from the directly.

  • Page 11: Part Names And Functions

    8 ON/OFF switch Part names and functions Turns this unit’s power on and off. 9 DC IN terminal Connect to a power outlet using the included AC adapter (with the Deck section power plug mounted). ! Wait until connection of all equipment is completed before con- necting the AC adapter.

  • Page 12: Cue Button

    = Setting loops automatically (Auto loop) (p.24) l LOOP OUT (GRID TAP) button ! The beat grid can be adjusted by turning the [AUTO LOOP When this button is pressed during playback at the position at which (GRID SLIDE)] control while pressing the [SHIFT] button. you want to end loop playback (the loop out point), the loop out point is set, playback returns to the loop in point and loop playback starts.

  • Page 13: Channel Level Indicator

    The sound of decks for which the headphones [CUE] button is pressed can be monitored over headphones. DJ CONTROLLER DDJ-S1 = Monitoring sound with headphones (p.27) r EQ (HI, MID, LOW) controls Boosts or cuts frequencies for the different channels.

  • Page 14: Operation

    Operation ITCH software screen Screen when this unit is connected (Windows) ! The needle flashes when the point 20 seconds before the end 1 Current time display of the track is reached to notify that the end of the track is 2 Simple display of CPU usage rate approaching.

  • Page 15: Track List

    a Track overview (SEARCH) Displays the frequency bands of the track’s sound on a waveform, in Searches your library for the text input into this field. blue for the treble range, green for the midrange and red for the bass range.
  • Page 16  Effect panel 2 Library Displays the iTunes library. This is displayed when [DJ-FX] on the multiple console is clicked. ! To display the iTunes library, change the settings at the [SETUP] menu. = Show iTunes Library (p.31) 3 Crates ITCH uses digital crates for quick access to your favorite collections.

  • Page 17: Starting The System

    Screen when this unit is not connected Operating the Library Within the library, tracks can be imported and managed easily. Adding music files to the library ! When adding music files stored on an external device to the library, connect this device before launching ITCH. ! Tracks can also be added from an iTunes library.

  • Page 18: Analyzing Files

    Analyzing files  Moving the cursor between panels This function is operated not on the DDJ-S1 but on the computer. Before you play your music in ITCH it is very important to analyze your Press the [AREA MOVE (REC)] button.
  • Page 19  Editing crate names ! The order of the tracks in the track list is indicated by the num- bers displayed in the “#” column. Double-click the crate’s name.  Deleting tracks You can now rename this crate. 1 Turn the rotary selector.  Deleting crate Select the track you want to delete.
  • Page 20 Searching for tracks It is possible to quickly search among many tracks imported onto the track list for the track you want to play. There are several search methods.  Searching by inputting characters Tracks can be searched for by inputting characters and searching for the tracks containing those characters.
  • Page 21  Inputting the track information manually Button Layout A column of album art is displayed at the very You can add information for tracks not played in ITCH into your session FILES button left, followed by text. (e.g., if you played one of your favorite vinyl or music CD). The tracks are arranged in a grid, with the 1 Select the position at which you want to input the BROWSE button...

  • Page 22: Loading Tracks To Decks

    ! The confirmation message concerning the creation of a backup is Adjusting the playing speed (Tempo again displayed in the following cases. — When over 1 week has passed since the last backup control) — When there is no backup Loading tracks to decks Changing the playing speed 1 Select the track you want to load.

  • Page 23: Specifying The Position To Be Played Instantly (Needle Search)

    2 During playback, press the top of the jog dial. Returning to the temporary cue point Playback stops. (Back cue) 3 While pressing the top of jog dial, spin the jog dial in the desired direction and at the desired speed. During playback, press the [CUE] button.

  • Page 24: Setting Hot Cue

    When a loop is set, it is automatically saved in the currently selected Canceling Loop playback (Loop Exit) loop bank. ! Up to 9 loop banks can be set. ! When a loop is set while a bank number at which a loop is During loop playback, press the already saved is selected, the loop saved at that loop bank is [RELOOP/EXIT (GRID CLEAR)] button.

  • Page 25: Using The Slip Mode

     Hot cue sampler Slip reverse In the pause mode or when pausing at a 1 Press the [SLIP] button. temporary hot cue point, press and hold one of the The mode switches to the slip mode. [HOT CUE (DELETE) 1] – [HOT CUE (DELETE) 5] buttons at which a hot cue is set.

  • Page 26: Editing The Beat Grid

    [Alt] key. Using sample players Sliding the entire beat grid left and right This function is operated not on the DDJ-S1 but on the computer. Turn the [AUTO LOOP (GRID SLIDE)] control clockwise or counterclockwise while pressing the [SHIFT] button.

  • Page 27: Using The Mixer Functions

    Monitoring sound with headphones : Playback starts when is clicked, and stops when it is clicked again. The channel for monitoring over the headphones is called the [CUE] : When is clicked, the track is played in sync with the channel.

  • Page 28: Using A Microphone

    3 Turn the [LEVEL] control. Using the crossfader reverse function Adjust the sound level output from [MIC1] and [MIC2]. ! Pay attention that rotating to the extreme right position outputs a very loud sound. Switch the [C.F. REV] switch. ! [ON]: The left side of the crossfader is set to deck (B), the right 4 Input audio signals to the microphone.

  • Page 29: Outputting The Microphone And Aux Sound Directly

     DELAY Outputting the microphone and A delay is when a part of the audio signal is repeated at a later stage. AUX sound directly Increasing the level of [FX MIX] will blend the delay level into the original level, until you have 100 % delay blended into the original signal. When the [MIC/AUX THRU] selector switch is set to [ON], the audio Use these to set a time delay of 1/16 –...

  • Page 30: Changing The Settings

    1 On the computer screen, click [SETUP]. The further the control is turned clockwise, the more the effect is stressed. LEVEL/DEPTH control When turned all the way counterclockwise, only the original sound is output.  CRUSHER The ITCH setup menu opens. Crusher adds distortion and lowers the bit rate resolution of the audio 2 Click the tab for the item you want to set.

  • Page 31: Protect Library

    This sets the volume (gain) for the tracks automatically when the performance issues. The default setting is 60 Hz, or refreshed 60 times software creates the track overviews. The volume is set with respect per second. This setting applies to the entire ITCH user interface; the to the reference volume selected from the drop-down list on the virtual decks, the waveforms, the library, and the setup screen.

  • Page 32: Additional Information

    Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Inspect the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified after checking the items below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.
  • Page 33 Problem Check Remedy No sound is produced. Are the connection cables properly connected? Connect the connection cables properly. (page 10) Is the included USB cable properly connected? Connect the computer and this unit directly using the included USB cable. USB hubs cannot be used.

  • Page 34: File Corruption Messages

    United States and/or other countries. ! Apple, Macintosh, Mac OS, Safari, iTunes, and Finder are trade- The DDJ-S1 also outputs the operating data for the buttons and dials in marks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

  • Page 35: Cautions On Copyrights

    Cautions on copyrights Recordings you have made are for your personal enjoyment and accord- ing to copyright laws may not be used without the consent of the copy- right holder. ! Music recorded from CDs, etc., is protected by the copyright laws of individual countries and by international treaties.

  • Page 39: Limited Warranty

    Pioneer, without charge to you for parts or labor for actual repair work if such products fail to function properly under normal use due to a manufacturing defect.
  • Page 40 1-1, Shin-ogura, Saiwai-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa 212-0031, Japan PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. P.O. BOX 1540, Long Beach, California 90801-1540, U.S.A. TEL: (800) 421-1404 PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC. 340 Ferrier Street, Unit 2, Markham, Ontario L3R 2Z5, Canada TEL: 1-877-283-5901, 905-479-4411 K002_PSV_CU Printed in <DRB1592-A>...

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