Pioneer CDJ-2000: Checking the version of the driver software Checking the latest information on the driver software Using other brands of DJ software Operating DJ software by MIDI interface

Checking the version of the driver software Checking the latest information on the driver software Using other brands of DJ software Operating DJ software by MIDI interface: Pioneer CDJ-2000

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5 Press [MENU/UTILITY].

Checking the version of the driver software

The previous screen reappears.

Click Windows [Start] menu >[All Programs]>[Pioneer]>[Pioneer

List of MIDI Messages

CDJ]>[ Pioneer CDJ Version Display Utility].

MIDI Messages

SW Name SW Type

Notes

MSB

A linear value corresponding to

the speed, from stop to 4X: 64 for

JOG (TOUCH)

Bn 10 dd

stop, 65 (0.06X) – 127 (4X) in the

forward direction, 63 (0.06X) – 0

(4X) in the reverse direction.

0 – 127, 0 on the – side, 127 on

TEMPO SLIDER VR Bn 1D dd

the + side

0 – 127, 0 (min.) on the left side,

TOUCH/

BRAKE VR Bn 1E dd

127 (max.) on the right side

0 – 127, 0 (min.) on the left side,

RELEASE/

START VR Bn 1F dd

127 (max.) on the right side

A linear value corresponding

to the speed from 0.5X to 4X: 64

when stopped (under 0.49X), 65

JOG RING

Bn 30 dd

(0.5X) to 127 (4X) in the forward

direction, 63 (0.5X) to 0 (4X) in the

reverse direction.

General

98 – 127, 1 – 30 Difference of count

ENCODER

Purpose

Bn 4F dd

from previous time is sent (±1 –

! You can check the firmware version of this unit on the screen.

Controller

±30) When over ±30, set at ±30

! The firmware version is not displayed when the CDJ-2000 is not connected

PLAY/

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

to the computer or when the CDJ-2000 and computer are not properly

communicating.

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

Checking the latest information on the driver

TRACK SEARCH

SW 9n 04 dd OFF=0, ON=127

software

NEXT

For the latest information on the driver software for exclusive use with this unit,

TRACK SEARCH

SW 9n 05 dd OFF=0, ON=127

REV

visit our website shown below.

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

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

Using other brands of DJ software

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

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

CALL PREV SW 9n 0C dd OFF=0, ON=127

Operating DJ software by MIDI interface

DELETE SW 9n 0D dd OFF=0, ON=127

The CDJ-2000 also outputs the operating data for the buttons and dials in MIDI

TIME/

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

format. If you connect a computer with a built-in MIDI-compatible DJ software

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

via a USB cable, you can operate the DJ software on this unit. The sound of

MASTER TEMPO SW 9n 11 dd OFF=0, ON=127

music files being played on the computer can also be output from the CDJ-2000.

JOG MODE SW 9n 12 dd OFF=0, ON=127

Before using the CDJ-2000 as an audio device, install the driver software on the

HOT CUE A SW 9n 18 dd OFF=0, ON=127

computer (page 24). Also, the CDJ-2000 must be selected in the DJ software’s

settings. For details, see your DJ software’s operating instructions.

HOT CUE B SW 9n 19 dd OFF=0, ON=127

HOT CUE C SW 9n 1A dd OFF=0, ON=127

1 Connect the USB port on this unit to your computer.

HOT CUE REC/

For instructions on connecting, see Using other brands of DJ software on page 12.

SW 9n 1C dd OFF=0, ON=127

CALL

2 Press [BROWSE], then press [LINK].

TEMPO RESET SW 9n 1D dd OFF=0, ON=127

[Control Mode] and [USB-MIDI] appear on the menu screen.

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

REVERSE SW 9n 21 dd OFF=0, ON=127

3 Select [Control Mode] and enter.

4 BEAT LOOP

9n 2A dd OFF=0, ON=127

The connecting screen is displayed.

EJECT SW 9n 2F dd OFF=0, ON=127

4 Select [USB-MIDI] and enter.

TAG TRACK SW 9n 30 dd OFF=0, ON=127

The CDJ-2000 switches to the control mode.

BACK SW 9n 32 dd OFF=0, ON=127

5 Start the DJ software.

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

Communication with the DJ software starts.

OFF = 0 1 to 127 position data

NEEDLE

Touch Sensor

Bn 1C dd

! The DJ software on the computer can be operated using the buttons and

from left to right side

rotary selector on the CDJ-2000.

n is the channel number.

! It may not be possible to use some buttons to operate the DJ software.

! The control mode is canceled when a track is loaded in the CDJ-2000.

! For messages output by the CDJ-2000, see List of MIDI Messages.

Changing the MIDI channel setting

1 Press [MENU/UTILITY] for over 1 second.

The utility screen appears.

2 Select [MIDI CHANNEL] and enter.

3 Turn the rotary selector.

Select the MIDI channel and change the setting. A setting from 1 – 16 can be

selected.

4 Press the rotary selector to enter.

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