Pioneer SEP-C1: USING DJ SOFTWARE

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USING DJ SOFTWARE

USING DJ SOFTWARE

By loading the accessory DJS software or another DJ software to a computer connected to this unit via USB cable, the unit can be used

to operate the DJ software program.

Supported DJ softwares

DJS Included as an accessory with the SEP-C1, the all-in-one DJ software program “DJS” allows immediate use of

DJ software.

Communication-

Commercially available DJ softwares supporting the SEP-C1’s dedicated communications protocol can be

supported DJ

operated even without the use of a control disc. For latest information regarding supported DJ software, please

software

consult the following Pioneer website:

http://www.prodjnet.com/support/

MIDI-supported DJ

The SEP-C1 outputs data regarding button and TEMPO adjust slider status in universal MIDI format, so DJ

software

softwares with MIDI support can be used to assign the unit’s MIDI messages, thus using the MIDI

communication for control.

Style of Play

The unit can be made to operate as a DJ software manipulator. When the SEP-C1 is used as a manipulator, you can control your DJ

software without need for either mouse or keyboard, using the same layout, functions, and ease of operation transmitted from the Pioneer

CDJ series.

USB auxiliary power cable

USB cable

Computer

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PREPARING YOUR DJ SOFTWARE PROGRAM

Before using your DJ software program, you must prepare your computer and the DJ software. Do not connect the SEP-C1 to your

computer until you have loaded the software driver!

English

Dedicated

communication-

MIDI-supported

Step DJS

supported

DJ software

DJ software

Confirm computer’s setup and operating

See P.13 of this manual (“ABOUT DJS

Consult the instruction manual for your DJ

environment.

SOFTWARE”).

software.

Computer operating system support is limited

Computer operating system support is limited

to Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows

to Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows

2000 or later version. DJS supports only the

2000 or Mac OS version 10.3.9 or later.

Microsoft Windows OS.

Turn on computer power.

Consult the instruction manual for your DJ

software.

Install the driver.

See P.17 of this manual (“ABOUT THE DRIVER PROGRAM”).

Bus-power connection between this unit

See P.9 of this manual (“CONNECTIONS”).

and computer.

Confirm “Correct USB connection to

See P.19 of this manual (“ABOUT THE DRIVER PROGRAM,  Confirming the driver version”).

computer?”.

Install the DJ software program. See P.13 of this manual (“ABOUT DJS

SOFTWARE”)

Startup the DJ software. See the DJS User’s Manual (PDF file on

Consult the instruction manual for your DJ

accessory CD-ROM).

software.

Operate for DJ play. See the DJS Control Guide for basic

operating techniques.

MEMO

• Installation of a special software driver is necessary in order to use a DJ software program (a driver for Windows computers is included

on the accessory CD-ROM). Updated versions of drivers and drivers for MAC OS can be found on Pioneer’s website.

http://www.prodjnet.com/support/

CONTROLLING YOUR COMPUTER USING

THE DEDICATED COMMUNICATIONS

PROTOCOL

The SEP-C1 can be used to control not only the accessory DJS

software, but other DJ software programs supporting the SEP-C1’s

dedicated communications protocol.

1 Connect to the computer.

The center display will show the [PRO DJ] logo.

MEMO

• Some DJ software programs do not support the

aforementioned track information displays.

2 Start the DJ software program.

When communication is established with the DJ software, the

buttons, jog dial, and TEMPO adjust slider can be used to

control operation, and the SEP-C1’s center display, and

displays A/B will show the currently playing track’s time data

and title, together with the name of artist.

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For DJS:



Setting a MIDI channel

Control can be performed while viewing the center display’s

MIDI channel setting can be performed from the UTILITY screen.

BROWSE, EFFECT, and MIX screens. For details of actual

1 Press the UTILITY button.

operation, consult the chapter on “Manipulator Style”

2 Press the [PC] function button.

operation of the SEP-C1 DJS Control Guide (PDF file on

The center display will show the MIDI channel setting menu.

accessory CD-ROM).

• Controller A uses the same channel as the center display,

while controller B uses a different channel. (Factory defaults

are for Controller A and center display to be set to Channel

1, and Controller B set to Channel 2).

MEMO

• 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.

3 Either press the rotary selector dial, or press the select down

(



) button.

The icon will move to the right.

4 Turn the rotary selector dial to change the value.

USING MIDI FOR COMPUTER CONTROL

Values between 1 and 16 can be set.

MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a standardized

5 Press the rotary selector dial to confirm the value selected.

protocol used to govern data transmission between electronic

• Press the select up () button to cancel the selection and

musical instruments and computers.

return to the UTILITY screen.

The SEP-C1 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 SEP-C1, the SEP-C1 can be used to

control the DJ software.

For more information regarding messages output by the SEP-C1,

consult the section “MIDI MESSAGE TABLE” (P. 23).

1 Connect to the computer.

The center display will show the [PRO DJ] logo.

2 Start the DJ software program.

When communication is established with the DJ program, the

SEP-C1 operates as a MIDI controller, and the status of

controller A/B and center display section’s buttons and

controls are output as MIDI messages.

MEMO

• While the UTILITY screen is being displayed on the center

display, the center display’s MIDI messages are not output.

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MIDI MESSAGE TABLE

Interface

Message

Interface Name

Comments

English

Type

MSB

JOG DIAL General

Bn 10 dd Linear value with respect to speeds from stop to 4x, 64 at

Purpose

stop; FWD direction: 65 (0.06x) to 127 (x4); REV direction: 63

Controller

(0.06x) to 0 (4x).

TEMPO ADJUST SLIDER VR Bn 1D dd 0 to 127 0 at – side, 127 at + side

PLAY/PAUSE SW 9n 00 dd OFF=0, ON=127

CUE SW 9n 01 dd OFF=0, ON=127

SEARCH FWD SW 9n 02 dd OFF=0, ON=127

SEARCH REV SW 9n 03 dd OFF=0, ON=127

TRACK SEARCH Next SW 9n 04 dd OFF=0, ON=127

TRACK SEARCH Prev SW 9n 05 dd OFF=0, ON=127

LOOP IN SW 9n 06 dd OFF=0, ON=127

LOOP OUT SW 9n 07 dd OFF=0, ON=127

RELOOP SW 9n 08 dd OFF=0, ON=127

Controller A

MEMORY SW 9n 0A dd OFF=0, ON=127

CALL SW 9n 0B dd OFF=0, ON=127

TIME/A.CUE SW 9n 0E dd OFF=0, ON=127

TEMPO RANGE SW 9n 10 dd OFF=0, ON=127

MT SW 9n 11 dd OFF=0, ON=127

SCRATCH SW 9n 12 dd OFF=0, ON=127

JOG BREAK SW 9n 13 dd OFF=0, ON=127

PITCH BEND + SW 9n 14 dd OFF=0, ON=127

PITCH BEND – SW 9n 15 dd OFF=0, ON=127

JOG TOUCH SW 9n 20 dd OFF=0, ON=127

JOG DIAL General

Bn+1 10 dd Linear value with respect to speeds from stop to 4x, 64 at

Purpose

stop; FWD direction: 65 (0.06x) to 127 (x4); REV direction: 63

Controller

(0.06x) to 0 (4x).

TEMPO ADJUST SLIDER VR Bn+1 1D dd 0 to 127 0 at – side, 127 at + side

PLAY/PAUSE SW 9n+1 00 dd OFF=0, ON=127

CUE SW 9n+1 01 dd OFF=0, ON=127

SEARCH FWD SW 9n+1 02 dd OFF=0, ON=127

SEARCH REV SW 9n+1 03 dd OFF=0, ON=127

TRACK SEARCH Next SW 9n+1 04 dd OFF=0, ON=127

TRACK SEARCH Prev SW 9n+1 05 dd OFF=0, ON=127

LOOP IN SW 9n+1 06 dd OFF=0, ON=127

LOOP OUT SW 9n+1 07 dd OFF=0, ON=127

RELOOP SW 9n+1 08 dd OFF=0, ON=127

Controller B

MEMORY SW 9n+1 0A dd OFF=0, ON=127

CALL SW 9n+1 0B dd OFF=0, ON=127

TIME/A.CUE SW 9n+1 0E dd OFF=0, ON=127

TEMPO RANGE SW 9n+1 10 dd OFF=0, ON=127

MT SW 9n+1 11 dd OFF=0, ON=127

SCRATCH SW 9n+1 12 dd OFF=0, ON=127

JOG BREAK SW 9n+1 13 dd OFF=0, ON=127

PITCH BEND + SW 9n+1 14 dd OFF=0, ON=127

PITCH BEND – SW 9n+1 15 dd OFF=0, ON=127

JOG TOUCH SW 9n+1 20 dd OFF=0, ON=127

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Interface

Message

Interface Name

Comments

Type

MSB

ROTARY SELECTOR DIAL General

Bn 4F dd 98 to 127, 1 to 30 (± 1 to ± 30), transmits count value

Purpose

difference from previous time. When ± 30 or more, becomes

Controller

± 30.

SELECT DOWN (>) SW 9n 31 dd OFF=0, ON=127

SELECT UP (<) SW 9n 32 dd OFF=0, ON=127

ROTARY SELECTOR DIAL

SW 9n 33 dd OFF=0, ON=127

PUSH

LOAD A SW 9n 34 dd OFF=0, ON=127

LOAD B SW 9n 35 dd OFF=0, ON=127

BROWSE SW 9n 36 dd OFF=0, ON=127

MIX SW 9n 37 dd OFF=0, ON=127

EFFECT SW 9n 38 dd OFF=0, ON=127

Center display section

F1 SW 9n 39 dd OFF=0, ON=127

F2 SW 9n 3A dd OFF=0, ON=127

F3 SW 9n 3B dd OFF=0, ON=127

F4 SW 9n 3C dd OFF=0, ON=127

F5 SW 9n 3D dd OFF=0, ON=127

F6 SW 9n 3E dd OFF=0, ON=127

• n = channel number

• Grayed-out portions are not output during display of the UTILITY screen.

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