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Native Instruments Audio 4 DJ User Manual
Native Instruments Audio 4 DJ User Manual

Native Instruments Audio 4 DJ User Manual

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  • Page 1 GETTING STARTED...
  • Page 2 The information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Native Instruments GmbH. The software described by this document is subject to a License Agreement and may not be copied to other media. No part of this publication may be copied, reproduced or otherwise transmitted or recorded, for any purpose, without prior written permission by Native Instruments GmbH, hereinafter referred to as Native Instruments.
  • Page 3 5631 Hollywood Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90028 sales@native-instruments.com www.native-instruments.com MASSIVE was designed and developed entirely by Native Instruments GmbH. Solely the name Massive is a registered trademark of Massive Audio Inc, USA. © Native Instruments GmbH, 2008. All rights reserved.
  • Page 4: Driver Installation

    1. Driver Installation Please do not connect the AUDIO 4 DJ to your computer until the installer asks you to do so. This chapter provides a step-by-step guide explaining how to install the required drivers and software, which areneeded for using the AUDIO 4 DJ .
  • Page 5 6. In the next dialog, choose the destination folder for the driver installation. To use the de- fault path, just click “Next.” If you wish to select a custom path, click “Change”, browse to the folder where you want to install the Audio 4 DJ Driver and click “Next.” Getting Started: AUDIO 4 DJ – 5...
  • Page 6 Now select the folder in the Windows Start dialog to place the AUDIO 4 DJ Driver Setup. To use the default path, just click “Next.” To set a custom folder, type in a name for it, then click “Next.” 8. On the next dialog page, the Install Wizard will prompt you to start the installation by clicking “Next.”...
  • Page 7 Windows Logo Testing; this does not indicate a problem, simply click on “Continue Anyway” to proceed with the installation. 10. After the TRAKTOR installer has finished running, please connect the AUDIO 4 DJ to any available USB port on your computer.
  • Page 8 5. Select a destination volume and proceed by clicking “Continue.” 6. Click “Install” to install the driver in the default path or browse to select a custom installation path by clicking “Change Install Location” and then click “Install.” Getting Started: AUDIO 4 DJ – 8...
  • Page 9 You cannot install the AUDIO You cannot install the AUDIO 9. After restarting your computer, connect the AUDIO 4 DJ to a free USB 2.0 port of your 8 DJ on a USB 1.1 port – a 8 DJ on a USB 1.1 port – a Mac, using the USB cable included in delivery.
  • Page 10: Front Panel

    2. The AUDIO 4 DJ Hardware In this chapter you will learn about the AUDIO 4 DJ ’s controls and connectors. We will refer to some of the terms introduced here later on, so please use the information provided in the following sections as a reference.
  • Page 11: Rear Panel

    1 - USB 2.0 Port Connects the AUDIO 4 DJ to your computer. The USB 2.0 connection handles data trans- mission and provides bus power to your AUDIO 4 DJ . This means you do not need an external power supply.
  • Page 12: Status Leds

    LEDs turn red. 2 - USB: When the AUDIO 4 DJ is connected, this LED lights up green. If the USB status LED re- mains black although the AUDIO 4 DJ is connected to your computer, please refer to the “USB Troubleshooting”...
  • Page 13 3.1 Open the Settings Tool ► On Mac OS X, double-click on Applications > Audio 4 DJ Driver > Settings Tool to open the Settings Tool. ► On Windows, select Start > All Programs > Native Instruments > Audio 4 DJ Driver >...
  • Page 14 This status LED displays whether the AUDIO 4 DJ is connected to your computer or not. To change any settings, the To change any settings, the The USB Connection Monitor LED is black (switched off) if the AUDIO 4 DJ is not con- AUDIO 4 DJ must be connected AUDIO 4 DJ must be connected nected to your computer.
  • Page 15 4.1 Using the AUDIO 4 DJ with TRAKTOR In the following sections you will learn how to set up and use the AUDIO 4 DJ for DJing with the NATIVE INSTRUMENTS’ TRAKTOR product line. Please note that we will refer to all products from the TRAKTOR product line simply as TRAKTOR , because the functions described here are identical in all TRAKTOR products.
  • Page 16 Close the Preferences. Adjust the headphones volume inside TRAKTOR with the v in the Master Panel and on the AUDIO 4 DJ front with the Headphone Volume knob to a comfort- able level. Test the Setup From TRAKTOR ’s list window, drag tracks in both decks and hit the P...
  • Page 17 With the AUDIO 4 DJ you can With the AUDIO 4 DJ you can nel of the AUDIO 4 DJ connects to one of the stereo channel inputs of the mixer. Use use 2 Decks in TRAKTOR s use 2 Decks in TRAKTOR s RCA cables for the connections.
  • Page 18 Deck A plays over your speakers. 4.2 Using the AUDIO 4 DJ as Default Device for Recording You can use the AUDIO 4 DJ as a recording device for recording from vinyl as well as for capturing your own musical performance.
  • Page 19 Make sure the volume controls of the amplifier are turned down completely! In the AUDIO 4 DJ Settings Tool’s Input Mode Selector, select Line. Use a RCA cable to connect your CD player’s audio outputs to a free input pair of the AUDIO 4 DJ , e.g.
  • Page 20 This way you can also use the This way you can also use the Attach the grounding wire of your turntable to the AUDIO 4 DJ ’s ground screw. AUDIO 4 DJ for digitizing your AUDIO 4 DJ for digitizing your Put a record on your turntable and start playing it.