Korg Kaoss DJ Operation Manual

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Introduction .....................................................2
1. Operating Requirements .................................................................................2
2. Features and Functions ...................................................................................2
Preparations.....................................................3
2. Downloading and Installing Serato DJ Intro ....................................................3
Controlling Serato DJ Intro ................................5
1. Loading and mixing songs ..............................................................................5
2. Changing the Tempo of the Song ....................................................................5
3. Cue Points and Loops .......................................................................................6
4. Effects .............................................................................................................7
5. Controlling the KAOSS Effects ..........................................................................7
6. KAOSS Effect Settings ......................................................................................8
7. Equalizer .........................................................................................................8
8. Using the Sampler Function ............................................................................9
9. About the Startup Modes ................................................................................9
Appendix ........................................................ 10
1. MIDI Message List .........................................................................................10
2. Effect Program List ........................................................................................11
3. Scale List .......................................................................................................12

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    1. Downloading and Installing the Korg ASIO Audio Driver .........3 2. Downloading and Installing Serato DJ Intro ............3 3. Preparing the KAOSS DJ to control the Serato DJ Intro software ......4 Controlling Serato DJ Intro ........5 1. Loading and mixing songs ................5 2.
  • Page 2: Operation Guide

    Thank you for purchasing the Korg KAOSS DJ DJ Controller. Headphone knob Adjusts the headphone volume level This Operation Guide was created to allow you to make the most of your KORG KAOSS DJ Adjusts the balance between the master mix and Balance knob the headphone monitor mix when it is being used to control the Serato DJ Intro DJ Software.
  • Page 3: Preparations

    The KAOSS DJ Controller can quickly connect to your computer using a single USB cable. Serato DJ Intro." Once connected, the KAOSS DJ can be used as both a custom control surface for effec- 2. If you already have a Serato.com ID, enter your email address and password to log on, tively using the Serato DJ Intro software, and as an integrated USB digital audio interface.
  • Page 4: Preparing The Kaoss Dj To Control The Serato Dj Intro Software

    If it is not recognized No decks are shown. software Starting the KAOSS DJ Set the start mode select switch to the controller position, and then connect the KAOSS DJ to your computer. Starting Serato DJ Intro Windows From the Start menu, click All Programs > Serato > Serato DJ Intro > Serato DJ Intro Macintosh Application folder >...
  • Page 5: Controlling Serato Dj Intro

    TIP Be sure to properly adjust the levels of the power amp that’s connected to the KAOSS DJ Out L/R jacks to achieve the best audio response.
  • Page 6: Cue Points And Loops

    2. Use the touch wheel to adjust the playback speed. KAOSS DJ allows you to set up a series of cue points and hot cues that allow the playback to instantly begin from a pre-specified point in the song. In addition, any section of a song can be used to create a loop that will continually repeat the playback of that part of the song.
  • Page 7: Effects

    TIP During loop playback, hold down the Shift button and press the left or right of the touch slider to Press the Fx buttons (the button will light) to apply the KAOSS DJ Effect to Deck A, Deck B, move the screen to the Loop In point or Out point. At this time, you can use the touch wheel to or both.
  • Page 8: Kaoss Effect Settings

    2. Turn the program/value knob to change the scale. In order to tailor the effect to work with the music, the KAOSS DJ offers control of certain 3. When a certain length of time has elapsed after making the change, the program indica- parameters such as BPM Tempo, the musical scale, and the root note.
  • Page 9: Using The Sampler Function

    Make the Sampler LED ligit plug in the USB cable to start the unit. TIP The audio interface of the KAOSS DJ will be unavailable. Audio is not output from the KAOSS DJ's out L/R. TIP MIDI messages are output from all controllers.
  • Page 10: Appendix

    KAOSS DJ Operation Guide Appendix MIDI Channel No. Controller Number Common Deck-A Deck-B 1. MIDI Message List 1 Headphone knob Audioless Mode Only CC:20 ○ 2 Balance knob Audioless Mode Only CC:21 ○ 3 Master knob Audioless Mode Only CC:22 ○...
  • Page 11: Effect Program List

    KAOSS DJ Operation Guide 2. Effect Program List KAOSS Effects List No. Program Name Category X Axis Y Axis Fx Release BPM Sync Scale No. Program Name Category X Axis Y Axis Fx Release BPM Sync Scale Low Pass Filter...
  • Page 12: Scale List

    KAOSS DJ Operation Guide 3. Scale List No. Program Name Category X Axis Y Axis Fx Release BPM Sync Scale Pump Chord Chord Note Chord (Min – Maj) Scale Chord Chord Note Reverb Depth Scale Name Scale [Key C] ♭...

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