Using Midi For Computer Control - Pioneer MEP-7000 Operating Instructions Manual

USING DJ SOFTWARE
For DJS:
Control can be performed while viewing the center display's
BROWSE, MIX, and EFFECT screens. For details of actual
operation, consult the chapter on "Manipulator Style"
operation of the MEP-7000 DJS Control Guide (PDF file on
accessory CD-ROM).
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• While the UTILITY screen is being displayed on the center
display, the center display's buttons and rotary selector dial
cannot be used to control DJ software.

USING MIDI FOR COMPUTER CONTROL

MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a standardized
protocol used to govern data transmission between electronic
musical instruments and computers.
The MEP-7000 uses the MIDI message format to output its
operating data and status to a computer connected by USB cable.
By using a DJ software program with USB MIDI support to assign
the MIDI messages output by the MEP-7000, the MEP-7000 can be
used to control the DJ software.
For more information regarding messages output by the MEP-
7000, consult the section "MIDI MESSAGE TABLE" (P. 57).
 Control in "Normal Style"
1 Connect to the computer.
When the USB connection with the computer is properly
established, the BROWSE screen's [PC] icon will change to
active display.
2 Start the DJ software program.
The icon will not change.
3 Designate the MEP-7000 as an audio output device in the DJ
software.
In "Normal style", designating the MEP-7000 as an audio
output device will enable it to output tracks played from the DJ
software. Consult your supported DJ software's instruction
manual for details regarding how to designate the MEP-7000
as an audio output device.
4 Select [PC] on the BROWSE screen.
When communication is established with the DJ software, the
center display's BROWSE screen will indicate the computer
control status. While the BROWSE screen is displayed, the
center display outputs MIDI messages that enable operation of
the DJ software by using the rotary selector dial and select up
() and down () buttons.
5 Press LOAD A (or B) button.
When the LOAD A (or LOAD B) button is pressed, controller A
(or B) MIDI messages are output, allowing use of the controller
to operate the DJ software. During DJ software operation, the
controller appears highlighted in the BROWSE screen.
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