Operating Instructions DJ Controller DDJ-1000SRT pioneerdj.com/support/ http://serato.com/ For FAQs and other support information for this product, visit the above websites.
How to read this manual Thank you for choosing this Pioneer DJ product. • Be sure to read this manual and the “Operating Instructions (Quick Start Guide)” which are also included with this product. Both documents include important information that you should understand before using the unit. In particular, be sure to read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. • In this manual, the names of buttons, knobs and terminals that appear on the product, and the names of buttons, menus, etc.
Contents How to read this manual ............................................................... 2 Before you start......................................................................... 5 What’s in the box .......................................................................... 5 Acquiring the manual .................................................................... 6 Installing the software ................................................................... 7 Part names and functions .............
Contents Using SOUND COLOR FX ......................................................... 89 Using a microphone.................................................................... 91 Using external inputs .................................................................. 92 Changing the settings............................................................. 94 Launching Utilities mode............................................................. 94 Utilities modes ...............................................
Before you start What’s in the box • • • • • • AC adapter Power plug USB cable*1 Warranty (for some regions)*2 Operating Instructions (Quick Start Guide) Serato DJ Pro Expansion Pack Voucher*3 *1 Only one USB cable is supplied with the unit. If you want to use two, use a cable that supports USB 2.0. *2 Only products in Europe.
Before you start Acquiring the manual Downloading the Serato DJ Pro software manual 1 Visit the Serato website. http://serato.com/ 2 Click [Serato DJ Pro] in the [Products] menu. 3 Click [Download]. 4 Click [Manuals and downloads]. 5 Click the Serato DJ Pro software manual in the language you need.
Before you start Installing the software Before you install the software The Serato DJ Pro software and driver software aren’t included with the unit. Access and download the software from the Pioneer DJ support page. pioneerdj.com/support/ • You are responsible for preparing your PC/Mac, network devices, and other elements needed to connect to the internet. Downloading the driver software 1 Launch a web browser on your PC/Mac and visit the Pioneer DJ website. pioneerdj.
Before you start About the Serato DJ Pro software Serato DJ Pro is a DJ software application made by Serato Limited. DJ performances are enabled by connecting the unit to your PC/Mac with the software installed. Minimum computer requirements Supported operating systems CPU and memory required Mac: macOS Mojave 10.14 / macOS High Sierra 10.13 / macOS Sierra 10.12 (latest update) Intel® processor Core™ i3, i5, i7 and i9 1.07 GHz or better Windows: Windows® 10 / Windows® 8.
Before you start • Be sure to use the latest version and latest service pack for your operating system. • Operation isn’t guaranteed on all PC/Mac models, even if the system requirements are met. • Depending on power-saving settings and other conditions of the PC/ Mac, the CPU and hard disk may not provide sufficient processing capabilities. For laptops in particular, make sure the PC/Mac is in the best condition to provide constant high-level performance when using Serato DJ Pro (e.g.
Before you start • The personal information you entered when registering your user account may be collected, processed, and used based on the privacy policy on the Serato website. 5 Click the link in the email you received from Serato.com. This takes you to the Serato DJ Pro download page. 6 Log in. Enter the email address and password you registered to log in to Serato.com.
Before you start 7 Read the terms of the license agreement carefully, and if you agree, click [Agree]. • If you don’t agree to the contents of the license agreement, click [Disagree] to cancel the installation. 8 Click [Install]. 9 Follow the on-screen instructions to install. 10 Click [Close] to quit the installer. Installation procedure (Windows) Do not connect the unit to your PC until installation is complete. • Log in to the administrator account on your PC before starting installation.
Before you start 2 Double-click [DDJ-1000SRT_X.XXX.exe]. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to install. If [Windows Security] appears on the screen during installation, click [Install this driver software anyway] and continue with the installation. When the installation program is finished, a completion message appears. After installing the driver software, install the Serato DJ Pro software. 4 Unzip the downloaded Serato DJ Pro software file.
Before you start 7 Click [Close] to quit the Serato DJ Pro installer. Installing the driver software on macOS Mojave 10.14 / macOS High Sierra 10.13 A new security feature has been added to macOS Mojave 10.14 / macOS High Sierra 10.13. When installing Pioneer DJ driver software on these versions of macOS, driver software authentication is required. If you’re installing the driver software for the first time and you’re using macOS Mojave 10.14 / macOS High Sierra 10.13, you need to follow the steps below.
Before you start 3 Check that [System software from developer “Pioneer DJ Corporation” was blocked from loading.] appears at the bottom of the screen. This message will be displayed for 30 minutes after you start the installation of the driver software. If it is not displayed, reinstall the driver software. 4 Click [Allow] at the bottom right of the screen. 5 When this unit is connected to a Mac, disconnect the USB cable and then reconnect it again.
Part names and functions Top panel 1 Browser section (page 16) 2 Deck section (page 18) 3 Mixer section (page 28) 15 En
Part names and functions Browser section 1 Rotary selector Turn: Moves the cursor up or down in the library or in the [crates] panel. Press: Loads the selected track onto a deck. When the cursor is in the [crates] panel, the cursor is moved to the library. Press twice: Loads the track onto the deck being played from the deck not being played. When the track is loaded, the playback position isn’t changed.
Part names and functions 3 LOAD PREPARE button Press: Loads a track onto the [Prepare] panel. [SHIFT] + press: Changes the panel of Serato DJ Pro.
Part names and functions Deck section You can control four decks with the unit. There are knobs and buttons on the left side to control decks 1 and 3, and on the right side to control decks 2 and 4. 1 On Jog Display Read more: Jog display section (page 26) 2 Jog wheel Turn the top: ‘Scratches’ when VINYL mode is on. Bends the pitch or ‘Pitch Bend’ (slows down or speeds up the track) when VINYL mode is off. Turn the outer section: Bends the pitch or ‘Pitch Bend’ (slows down or speeds up the track).
Part names and functions [SHIFT] + turn the top: The playback position skips in sync with the beat. (Skip mode) • Skip mode can’t be used with tracks for which no beatgrid is set. For details on setting beatgrids, see the Serato DJ Pro software manual. • To use Skip mode, open the [SETUP] menu of Serato DJ Pro > [SYNC PREFERENCES] and select [Smart Sync]. 3 QUANTIZE button Press: Turns the Quantize function on/off. Press (during Standby mode): Cancels Standby mode.
Part names and functions 7 KEY LOCK button Press: Turns the Key Lock function on/off. When the Key Lock function is on, the key doesn’t change even when the playing speed is changed using the [TEMPO] slider. • The sound is digitally processed, so the sound quality decreases. [SHIFT] + press: Switches the range of the [TEMPO] slider each time the button is pressed while holding the [SHIFT] button. Switch between [±8%] [±16%] [±50%] [±8%].
Part names and functions b SLICER mode button Press: Sets Slicer mode. [SHIFT] + press: Sets Slicer Loop mode. • To cancel Slicer mode and Slicer Loop mode, press the [ROLL] mode button, [SAMPLER] mode button or [HOT CUE] mode button. c SAMPLER mode button Press: Sets Sampler mode. Read more: Using the Sampler (page 62) [SHIFT] + press: Sets Pitch Play mode. Read more: Using Pitch Play (page 67) d PARAMETER, buttons Sets the parameter for Loop Roll, Slicer, Sampler and other functions.
Part names and functions f KEY RESET button Press: When this button is pressed during Key Sync, the key returns to its original key. [KEY SYNC] and [KEY RESET] buttons are used for the Pitch ’n Time function. To use this function, you’ll need to activate Pitch ’n Time. For more details, read the Pitch ’n Time DJ Activation Manual under [Extra software information] on the Pioneer DJ support page. pioneerdj.com/support/ The key of the currently playing track of the selected deck returns to its original key.
Part names and functions [SHIFT] + press: Loads the previous track from the track list. (Previous Track) • The playback position returns to the beginning of the track. j BEAT JUMP (1/2X), BEAT JUMP (2X) buttons Press: Changes the playback position by the set beat(s). [SHIFT] + [BEAT JUMP (1/2X)]: Halves the beat for changing the playback position. [SHIFT] + [BEAT JUMP (2X)]: Doubles the beat for changing the playback position.
Part names and functions [SHIFT] + press: Plays the track in the reverse direction. When you press the [SHIFT] and [CENSOR] buttons again, reverse playback is canceled, and then normal playback resumes. o LOOP IN button Press: Sets a Loop In Point. Press this button during loop playback to finely adjust the loop in point using the jog wheel. [SHIFT] + press: Halves the loop playback length. p LOOP OUT button Press: Sets a Loop Out Point and starts loop playback.
Part names and functions [SHIFT] + press: Switches the active or non-active status of the loop. (Loop Active) • Even when the loop is set to active, loop playback doesn’t start if the playback position isn’t in the loop. • When the playback position reaches the active loop, the loop playback starts. • During the loop playback, the loop playback is canceled.
Part names and functions Jog display section When a track is loaded, the following information is displayed on the jog display. 1 Deck number indicators The number of the deck currently being used lights up. 2 BPM Displays the current BPM. 3 Playing speed The value changes according to the position of the [TEMPO] slider. 4 Selected deck Indicates the selected deck by the background color. • White: Deck 1 or 2 is selected. • Blue: Deck 3 or 4 is selected.
Part names and functions 6 Operation status Shows the current playback position. Rotates during playback, and stops when paused. When the playback position reaches the set Hot Cue point, the operation status color changes to match the Hot Cue color. When the playback position gets closer to the Hot Cue point, the color display area gets wider. 7 Playback position Indicates the current playback position with the track length as one lap.
Part names and functions Mixer section 1 MIC (microphone) indicator Read more: Using a microphone (page 91) 2 MIC OFF, ON, TALK OVER switch Turns the microphone on/off. Read more: Using a microphone (page 91) 3 USB A, PHONO/LINE, USB B switches Selects the input source of each channel from devices connected to the unit. • [USB A]: Select to use a track loaded onto a deck.
Part names and functions 4 USB A, LINE, USB B switches Selects the input source of each channel from the components connected to the unit. • [USB A]: Select to use a track loaded onto a deck. • [LINE]: Select to use a line level output device (DJ player, etc.) connected to the [LINE] input terminals. Read more: Using external inputs (page 92) • [USB B]: Select to use a track loaded onto a deck. 5 MASTER LEVEL knob Adjusts the volume of the master output sound.
Part names and functions [SHIFT] + [BEAT ]: Sets to manually enter BPM. c BEAT FX SELECT knob Changes the effect type of Beat FX. d BEAT FX CH SELECT knob Changes the channel to which you want to add Beat FX. e BEAT FX LEVEL/DEPTH knob Adjusts the parameter of Beat FX. f BEAT FX ON/OFF button Press: Turns Beat FX on/off. g HEADPHONES LEVEL knob Adjusts the volume of the headphones sound.
Part names and functions m MIC2 LEVEL knob Adjusts the volume of the [MIC 2] channel sound. n MIC1 LEVEL knob Adjusts the volume of the [MIC 1] channel sound. o Channel level indicators Indicates the volume of the respective channel’s sound before passing through the channel faders. p TRIM knobs Adjusts the volume of each channel’s sound. q EQ (HI, MID, LOW) knobs Boosts or reduces the relevant frequency for the selected channel. r COLOR knobs Changes the parameter of Sound Color FX for each channel.
Part names and functions v Crossfader The sound assigned with the crossfader assign switch is output. Don’t forcibly pull out the channel fader and crossfader knobs. These knobs are hard to pull out and may be broken if forcibly pulled out.
Part names and functions Rear panel 1 Kensington Security Slot Connects a cable lock for security. 2 MASTER 1 output terminals Connects a powered speaker, a power amplifier, etc. • Compatible with XLR connector type balanced outputs. Be sure to use these terminals as balanced outputs. • Be careful not to accidentally insert the power cord plug of another unit or device into any of these terminals. • Do not connect devices capable of supplying phantom power to these terminals.
Part names and functions 6 LINE/PHONO switch Selects the input source for each channel from the devices connected to the unit. • [LINE]: Used when a line level output device (DJ player, etc.) is connected to the [LINE/PHONO] input terminals. • [PHONO]: Used when a phono level (for MM cartridges) output device (turntable, etc.) is connected to the [LINE/PHONO] input terminals. 7 LINE/PHONO input terminals Connects a phono level (for MM cartridges) output device (turntable, etc.
Part names and functions c MIC1 input terminal Connects a microphone. • Either an XLR connector or a phone plug (Ø 6.3 mm) can be used. d switch Turns the power on or standby the unit. e DC IN terminal Connects a power outlet using the supplied AC adapter (using the supplied power cord). • Connect the AC adapter after all connections are completed. • Use the supplied AC adapter. f Cord hook Hook for the AC adapter power cord.
Part names and functions Front panel 1 PHONES output terminals Connects your headphones. Stereo phone plugs (ø 6.3 mm) and stereo mini phone plugs (ø 3.5 mm) can be used.
Basic use • Only connect the power cord to a power outlet after you’ve made all other connections. Turn off the unit and disconnect the power cord from the outlet before connecting different devices or changing connections. Refer to the operating instructions for any devices you want to connect. • Be sure to use the supplied power cord and AC adapter. • Be sure to use the supplied USB cable or one that supports USB 2.0. • Do not use a USB hub.
Basic use Connection examples Connecting input terminals Rear panel (1) Turntable*1, (2) Multi player*2, (3) Multi player, (4) Portable audio device, (5) AC adapter (supplied), (6) Power cord (supplied), (7) To power outlet, (8) Portable audio device, (9) Multi player, (10) Turntable*1, (11) Multi player*2, (12) PC/Mac, (13) Microphone (1) (2) (3) (7) (4) (6) (5) (8) (9) (10) *1 (11) (12) (13) When connecting a turntable, set the [LINE/PHONO] switch beside the terminals to [PHONO].
Basic use Cord hook Hook the AC adapter’s power cord onto the cord hook. Fasten the AC adapter’s power cord in place by hooking it onto the cord hook. This prevents the power cord from being accidentally pulled and the plug from being disconnected from the terminal. • Do not bend the base of the AC adapter power cord when fastening it. If used continuously under these conditions, the power cord may be damaged, resulting in faulty contact.
Basic use Connecting output terminals Rear panel (1) Devices, amplifier, powered speakers, etc., (2) Power amplifier, powered speakers, etc., (3) Power amplifier (for booth monitor), powered speakers, etc.
Basic use Front panel (1) Headphones (1) 1 Be sure to use the [MASTER 1] output terminals for a balanced output. If these terminals are connected to an unbalanced input (such as RCA) using an XLR to RCA converter cable (or a converter adapter), etc., sound quality may decrease or noise may occur. To connect to an unbalanced input (such as RCA), use the [MASTER 2] output terminals. 2 Be careful not to accidentally insert the power cord plug of another unit or device into a [MASTER 1] output terminal.
Basic use Connecting 1 Connect headphones to one of the [PHONES] output terminals . 2 Connect powered speakers, a power amplifier, devices, etc. to the [MASTER 1] or [MASTER 2] output terminals. • To output the sound from the [BOOTH] output terminals, connect speakers or other devices to the [BOOTH] output terminals.
Basic use 3 Connect the unit to your PC/Mac via a USB cable. 4 Turn on your PC/Mac. 5 Connect the AC adapter.
Basic use 6 Press the [] switch on this unit’s rear panel to turn this unit on. • For Windows users The preparing device message may appear the first time you connect the unit to your PC or when you connect it to a different USB port. Wait until the ready-to-use message appears. 7 Turn on the devices connected to the output terminals (powered speakers, power amplifier, etc.). • When a microphone, DJ player or other external device is connected to input terminals, turn on that device too.
Basic use Launching the system Launching Serato DJ Pro This manual mainly focuses on explaining the hardware functions of the unit. For detailed instructions on using the Serato DJ Pro software, see the Serato DJ Pro software manual. For Mac In Finder, open the [Applications] folder, then click the [Serato DJ Pro] icon. For Windows 10 From the [Start] menu, click [Serato] > [Serato DJ Pro] icon. For Windows 8.1 From [Apps view], click the [Serato DJ Pro] icon.
Basic use The screen directly after the Serato DJ Pro software is launched • The [BUY/ACTIVATE] icon may appear on the right side of the screen when you launch Serato DJ Pro for the first time. However, you don’t need a license to use the DDJ-1000SRT. You can buy expansion packs such as DVS and use them as additional options.
Basic use C Browser section Tracks in the library, or crates containing multiple tracks, are displayed. Importing music files (tracks) • There are various ways to import tracks into Serato DJ Pro. For details, see the Serato DJ Pro manual. • If you’re already using Serato Limited’s DJ software (e.g. Scratch Live, ITCH, Serato DJ Intro, or Serato DJ Lite) and you’ve already created track libraries, you can use these libraries.
Basic use Loading a track onto a deck The following explains how to load a track onto deck [1] as an example. 1 Rotary selector 2 BACK button 1 Press the [BACK] button on the unit, move the cursor to the crates panel, then turn the rotary selector to select the crate, etc. 2 Press the rotary selector, move the cursor to the library, then turn the rotary selector to select the track you want to load. a b a Library b Crates panel 3 Press the rotary selector. The track loads onto deck 1.
Basic use Playing tracks The following describes how to play the track on deck 1 (left) as an example.
Basic use a Crossfader b MASTER LEVEL knob c BOOTH LEVEL knob d MASTER CUE button 1 Set the positions of the knobs, etc. as shown below. • • • • • • • • [USB A, LINE, USB B] switch: [USB A] [TRIM] knob: Turned fully counterclockwise [EQ (HI, MID, LOW)] knobs: Center [COLOR] knob: Center Channel fader: Bottom position [MASTER LEVEL] knob: Turned fully counterclockwise Crossfader: Center [CROSSFADER ASSIGN] switch: [THRU] 2 Press the [PLAY/PAUSE ] button to play the track. 3 Turn the [TRIM] knob.
Basic use 5 Turn the [MASTER LEVEL] knob to adjust the volume level of the speakers. Adjust the sound level output from the [MASTER] output terminals to an appropriate level. • If you’re outputting sound from the speaker of your PC/Mac, adjust the speaker volume on the PC/Mac instead of using the [MASTER LEVEL] knob. Monitoring with headphones 1 Set the positions of knobs, etc. as shown below.
Basic use Quitting the system 1 Quit Serato DJ Pro. When you close the software, a question appears on your PC/Mac screen asking for confirmation that you want to close it. Click [Yes] to close. 2 Press the [] switch on the unit’s rear panel to set the unit to standby mode. 3 Disconnect the USB cable from your PC/Mac.
Advanced use Using 4 Beat Loop During playback, press the [4 BEAT LOOP] button. Loop playback starts with 4 beats from the point where you press the button. • When the Quantize function is turned on, you might notice a slight delay as the loop synchronizes to the beat. Canceling loop playback Press the [4 BEAT LOOP] button again. When the Loop Out point is reached, the rest of the track continues to play without returning to the Loop In point.
Advanced use Using Manual Loop You can choose the section you want to loop. • When the Quantize function is turned on, you might notice a slight delay as the loop synchronizes to the beat. 1 Press the [LOOP IN] button at the point you want to start looping (the Loop In Point) during playback. 2 Press the [LOOP OUT] button at the point you want the loop to end (the Loop Out Point). The loop playback starts. Cutting the loop Press the [LOOP IN] button while holding the [SHIFT] button.
Advanced use Changing the Loop In point Press the [LOOP IN] button, and turn the jog wheel. The Loop In point is changed. Changing the Loop Out point Press the [LOOP OUT] button, and turn the jog wheel. The Loop Out point is changed.
Advanced use Using the Performance Pads You can switch the functions using the respective pad mode buttons (the [HOT CUE] mode button, [ROLL] mode button, [SLICER] mode button and [SAMPLER] mode button). Using Hot Cues You can start playback instantly from the position where a Hot Cue is set. • Up to 8 Hot Cue points can be set and saved for each track. 1 Press the [HOT CUE] mode button. The unit enters Hot Cue mode. 2 If the track is playing or paused, press a Performance Pad to set the Hot Cue point.
Advanced use Using Roll When you press a Performance Pad, a loop with the number of beats assigned to the pad is set and the loop plays until you release the pad. During loop roll playback, normal playback with the original rhythm continues in the background. When a loop roll is canceled, playback resumes from the position reached in the background. 1 Press the [ROLL] mode button. The unit enters Roll mode. 2 Press the [PARAMETER] or [PARAMETER] button.
Advanced use 4 Release the Performance Pad. The loop roll is canceled, and playback resumes from the position reached in the background. Using Beat Jump Use Performance Pad 5 through 8 during Roll mode to jump the playback position instantly without changing the original rhythm. Beat Jump to the left 1/2X jump beat 2X jump beat Beat Jump to the right • Performance Pad 6 or 7: The jump beat is halved or doubled. The range of jump beats set is displayed on the PC/Mac screen.
Advanced use Using Slicer The specified range is divided into 8 equal sections, and these 8 sliced sections are assigned to the respective Performance Pads. While you hold down a Performance Pad, the sound for the section assigned to that pad is played in a loop. While playing a loop of the pad’s sound, normal playback with the original rhythm continues in the background. When you release the Performance Pad and loop playback ends, playback resumes from the position reached at that point.
Advanced use The domain is divided equally into 8 sliced sections, which are assigned to each pad as displayed below. DOMAIN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Sliced section 1 to 8 Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Section 4 Section 5 Section 6 Section 7 Section 8 3 Press the [PARAMETER] or [PARAMETER] button. Set the quantization for the Slicer function. The value set for the quantization switches each time you press one of the buttons. The quantization can be set to one of 4 settings: 1/8, 1/4, 1/2 and 1.
Advanced use About Slicer mode and Slicer Loop mode Slicer mode When the playback position advances to the end of the range that has been sliced into 8 equal sections, the range shown on the display switches to the next 8 sliced sections, and these sliced sections are assigned to the respective pads, replacing the previously assigned sections.
Advanced use Using the Sampler You can use the Performance Pads to play tracks or sounds assigned to the Sampler slots. 1 Open the [SAMPLER] panel. 2 Press the [SAMPLER] mode button. The unit enters Sampler mode. 3 Press the [PARAMETER] or [PARAMETER] button. Change the Sampler bank. The sampler has 4 banks, A, B, C and D, and each bank has 8 slots. 4 Drag and drop tracks to load them onto the [SAMPLER] panel’s slots. The sampler settings and loaded tracks are saved. 5 Press a Performance Pad.
Advanced use Using Cue Loop 1 Press the [HOT CUE] mode button while holding the [SHIFT] button. The unit enters Cue Loop mode. 2 Press a Performance Pad during playback. The Loop In point is set on the Hot Cue slot and loop playback starts. • The loop length depends on the beat number setting of Auto Loop. The Loop In point is assigned to Performance Pads as follows. The length of the loop at this time is the number of beats set for auto looping. The Loop In points are assigned to the pads as shown below.
Advanced use Returning to the Loop In point Press the same Performance Pad while holding the [SHIFT] button. The playback position returns to the set Loop In point and loop playback continues. Canceling a loop Press the same Performance Pad again. The rest of the track continues to play without returning to the Loop In point.
Advanced use Using Saved Loops You can save a loop in a loop slot of Serato DJ Pro and call up the saved loop. 1 Press the [ROLL] mode button while holding the [SHIFT] button. The unit enters Saved Loop mode. 2 Press a Performance Pad during loop playback. The loop is assigned to the loop slot of Serato DJ Pro. Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3 Slot 4 Slot 5 Slot 6 Slot 7 Slot 8 3 Press a Performance Pad while holding the [SHIFT] button.
Advanced use Returning to the Loop In point Press the same Performance Pad while holding the [SHIFT] button. The playback position returns to the set Loop In point and loop playback continues. Canceling a loop Press the same Performance Pad again. The rest of the track continues to play without returning to the Loop In point.
Advanced use Using Pitch Play To use this function, activation for the Pitch ’n Time function is required. For details, see the Pitch 'n Time DJ Activation Manual in [Extra software information] on the Pioneer DJ support page. pioneerdj.com/support/ 1 Press the [SAMPLER] mode button while holding the [SHIFT] button. The unit enters Pitch Play mode. 2 Press a Performance Pad while holding the [SHIFT] button to select a set Hot Cue point. 3 Press the Performance Pad.
Advanced use Down range -3 -2 -1 0 -7 -6 -5 -4 68 En
Advanced use Using Slip When Slip mode is on, normal playback is continued while maintaining the original rhythm in the background during ‘Scratch’ play, loop playback or Hot Cue playback. When ‘Scratch’ play, loop playback or Hot Cue playback is canceled, normal playback resumes from the position reached at that point. Various performances are possible without breaking the rhythm.
Advanced use Slip Scratch Play 1 Make sure VINYL mode is on. Check that the [VINYL] indicator on the jog display lights up. 2 For ‘Scratch’ play, operate the top of the jog wheel during playback. Normal playback continues in the background during ‘Scratch’ play. 3 Release the top of the jog wheel. Playback starts from the position reached in the background. • To cancel Slip mode, press the [SLIP] button again. To check if the VINYL mode is on or off By default, VINYL mode is on, so you can ‘Scratch’.
Advanced use Slip Braking 1 Adjust the [BRAKING] - [Stop Time] setting in the [DJ Preference] tab of the [SETUP] menu. For the [BRAKING] setting, you can adjust the speed from the playback of the track until it stops. When using the Slip Braking, adjust the [Stop Time] knob of [BRAKING] to around 9 o’clock to set it to stop slowly. 2 Press the [SLIP] button. The unit enters Slip mode. 3 Press the [PLAY/PAUSE ] button during playback. Playback stops slowly.
Advanced use Slip Auto Loop 1 Press the [SLIP] button. The unit enters Slip mode. 2 Press the [4 BEAT LOOP] button. A loop with 4 beats is set at the position where you pressed the button, and loop playback starts. Normal playback continues in the background during loop playback. 3 Press the [4 BEAT LOOP] button again. The loop is canceled and playback starts from the position reached in the background. • To cancel Slip mode, press the [SLIP] button again.
Advanced use Slip Manual Loop Creating a loop in Slip mode 1 Press the [SLIP] button. The unit enters Slip mode. 2 Press the [LOOP IN] button, then press the [LOOP OUT] button. Loop playback starts. Normal playback continues in the background during loop playback. 3 Press the [4 BEAT LOOP] button. The loop is canceled and playback starts from the position reached in the background. • To cancel Slip mode, press the [SLIP] button again.
Advanced use Using Fader Start Using Channel Fader Start 1 Set the cue point. Pause the track at the position you want to start playback from, then press the [CUE] button on that deck. • You can also set the cue point by moving the channel fader from the top to the bottom while holding the [SHIFT] button during a pause. 2 While holding the [SHIFT] button, move the channel fader from the bottom to the top. Playback starts from the cue point.
Advanced use Using Crossfader Start If you want to use Crossfader Start, set the [CROSSFADER ASSIGN] switch to [A] or [B], the channel you want to move. 1 Set the cue point. Pause the track at the position you want to start playback from, then press the [CUE] button on that deck. • You can also set the cue point by moving the crossfader to the left edge or the right edge while holding the [SHIFT] button during a pause. 2 Move the crossfader to the left edge or right edge.
Advanced use Using effects The unit is equipped with two types of effects, BEAT FX and SOUND COLOR FX. Using BEAT FX You can instantly set various effects that match the tempo (BPM = Beats Per Minute) of the currently playing track. BEAT FX display on the unit 1 Effect name Displays the name of the selected effect. 2 AUTO / TAP When the BPM measurement mode is auto mode, [AUTO] is displayed. When it’s manual input mode, [TAP] is displayed.
Advanced use 5 Selected channel Displays the channel to which the effect is to be applied. Displays [SP] (Sampler), [MIC], [CH 1], [CH 2], [CH 3], [CH 4], or [MST] (Master) according to the selected channel. 1 Press the [BEAT ] button or [BEAT ] button while holding the [SHIFT] button. Select the BPM measurement mode. – [AUTO]: Press the [BEAT ] button while holding the [SHIFT] button. The BPM is automatically measured from the input audio signal.
Advanced use 5 Press the [BEAT FX ON/OFF] button. The effect is applied to the sound. You can adjust the effect’s parameter by turning the [BEAT FX LEVEL/ DEPTH] knob. The [ON/OFF] button flashes when the effect is on. • Press the [ON/OFF] button again to turn the effect off. Inputting the BPM manually While holding the [SHIFT] button, tap the [BEAT ] button more than twice with your finger in time with the beat of the sound being played.
Advanced use Types of BEAT FX LOW CUT ECHO Low Cut Echo cuts out the low frequencies (bass) and only echoes the higher frequencies according to the beat you set with the [BEAT , ] buttons. • When you move the channel fader to the bottom to cut the input volume, echo sound remains (echo tail) and the sound is faded out. Input sound turned off Fade-out Time 1 beat • [BEAT , ] buttons Sets the delay time between 1/16 and 16 beats with respect to 1 beat of BPM time.
Advanced use ECHO Echoes according to the beat you set with the [BEAT , ] buttons. • When you move the channel fader to the bottom to cut the input volume, echo sound remains (echo tail) and the sound is faded out. Input sound turned off Fade-out Time 1 beat • [BEAT , ] buttons Sets the delay time between 1/16 and 16 beats with respect to 1 beat of BPM time. • [LEVEL/DEPTH] knob Sets the balance between the original sound and the echo sound.
Advanced use MULTI TAP DELAY A delayed sound comes out up to 7 times in 1/8 beat intervals according to the beat you set with the [BEAT , ] buttons. • When you move the channel fader to the bottom to cut the input volume, the delayed sound remains. MIN MAX 1/1 beat MIN Time MAX 1/4 beat MIN MAX LEVEL/DEPTH 1/8 beat • [BEAT , ] buttons Sets the effect time between 1/16 and 16 beats with respect to 1 beat of BPM time.
Advanced use SPIRAL A reverberation effect is applied to the input sound. The pitch changes at the same time if the delay time is changed. • When you move the channel fader to the bottom to cut the input volume, the effect sound remains. Input sound turned off Fade-out Time 1 beat • [BEAT , ] buttons Sets the delay time between 1/16 and 16 beats with respect to 1 beat of BPM time. • [LEVEL/DEPTH] knob Sets feedback, and the balance between the original sound and the effect sound.
Advanced use REVERB A reverberation effect is applied to the input sound. • When you move the channel fader to the bottom to cut the input volume, the reverberation sound remains. Direct sound Level Early reflected sound Reverberations 1% Time 100% • [BEAT , ] buttons Sets the extent of the reverberation effect between 1 and 100%. • [LEVEL/DEPTH] knob Sets the balance between the original sound and the echo sound.
Advanced use TRANS The sound is cut according to the beat you set with the [BEAT , ] buttons. Cut Cut Time 1/1 beat • [BEAT , ] buttons Sets the cut time between 1/16 and 16 beats with respect to 1 beat of BPM time. • [LEVEL/DEPTH] knob Sets the balance and duty ratio between the original sound and effect sound. ENIGMA JET According to the beat you set with the [BEAT , ] buttons, a Flanger effect is produced, adding sound with a feeling of infinite rising or descending.
Advanced use FLANGER One cycle Flanger effect is produced according to the beat you set with the [BEAT , ] buttons. Short delay Time Cycle • [BEAT , ] buttons Sets the effect time between 1/16 and 64 beats with respect to 1 beat of BPM time. • [LEVEL/DEPTH] knob The further clockwise the control is turned, the greater the effect is stressed. When turned all the way counterclockwise, only the original sound is output.
Advanced use PHASER The Phaser effect changes according to the beat you set with the [BEAT , ] buttons. Phase shift Time Cycle The phaser effect changes according to the set beat button. • [BEAT , ] buttons Sets the cycle for moving the Phaser effect with respect to 1 beat of BPM between 1/16 and 64 beats. • [LEVEL/DEPTH] knob The further clockwise the control is turned, the greater the effect is stressed. When turned all the way counterclockwise, only the original sound is output.
Advanced use SLIP ROLL The sound being input at the point when you press the [ON/OFF] button is recorded, and the recorded sound comes out repeatedly according to the beat you set with the [BEAT , ] buttons. When the effect time changes, the input sound is recorded again. Original Effect turned on Changed from 1/2 to 1/1 Roll 1/2Repeated 1/1Repeated • [BEAT , ] buttons Sets the effect time between 1/16 and 16 beats with respect to 1 beat of BPM time.
Advanced use • [BEAT , ] buttons Sets the effect time between 1/16 and 16 beats with respect to 1 beat of BPM time. • [LEVEL/DEPTH] knob Sets the balance between the original sound and Roll sound. MOBIUS (SAW) According to the beat you set with the [BEAT , ] buttons, saw-tooth wave is produced, adding sound with a feeling of infinite rising or descending. This sound is mixed with the input sound, and the resulting sound comes out. Oscillation is possible even if sound isn’t input.
Advanced use • [LEVEL/DEPTH] knob: Adjusts the volume of the triangular wave sound to be mixed. Using SOUND COLOR FX These effects change in association with the [COLOR] knobs for each channel. 1 Press one of [SOUND COLOR FX SELECT] buttons. Select an effect type. The pressed button flashes. • If you already selected one button and then pressed another, the newly pressed button is selected. • The same effect is set for all channels. 2 Turn a [COLOR] knob.
Advanced use Types of SOUND COLOR FX The unit has 4 types of SOUND COLOR FX. DUB ECHO Outputs delayed sounds repeatedly and gradually attenuate it, giving an echo effect. The effect sound can’t be monitored even if you press the [CUE] button of the selected channel. [COLOR] knob: • Turn counterclockwise: Applies the echo effect to the mid-range only. • Turn clockwise: Applies the echo effect to the high-range only. PITCH Changes the sound pitch. [COLOR] knob: • Turn counterclockwise: The pitch descends.
Advanced use • Turn clockwise: Gradually increases the high-pass filter’s cut-off frequency. Using a microphone 1 Connect a microphone to the [MIC1] input terminal or [MIC2] input terminal. 2 Set the [OFF, ON, TALK OVER] switch to [ON] or [TALK OVER]. – [ON]: The indicator lights up. – [TALK OVER]: The indicator flashes.
Advanced use Using external inputs The unit has four sets of external inputs to connect CD players, turntables, etc. The ‘4-CHANNEL MIXER’ of the unit can be used to mix input sound without passing through your PC/Mac. The following mixer features can be used even when not connected to a PC/Mac. Note • For details on the respective items, read: Connecting (page 42) and Part names and functions (page 15). Mixing the sound of a DJ player, etc.
Advanced use Mixing the sound of turntables, etc. 1 Connect turntables or other phono level (for MM cartridges) output devices to the [LINE/PHONO] input terminals of [CH3] or [CH4]. • [CH1] and [CH2] are input terminals for [LINE] only. • Connect the ground wire of the turntable to the [SIGNAL GND] terminal of the unit. 2 Set the [LINE/PHONO] switch on the rear panel of the unit to [PHONO]. 3 Set the [USB A, PHONO/LINE, USB B] switch on the top panel of the unit to [PHONO/LINE].
Changing the settings Launching Utilities mode If Utilities mode is launched while the unit is connected to your PC/Mac using the USB cable, the set status may not be displayed properly. 1 Disconnect the USB cable from your PC/Mac. 2 Press the [] switch on the rear panel of the unit to turn the unit to Standby mode. 3 Hold both the [SHIFT] and [PLAY/PAUSE ] buttons on the left deck and press the [] switch. Utilities mode launches. 4 Press the [BEAT , ] buttons. Select the setting item.
Changing the settings Utilities modes The following settings can be changed: • MIDI controller mode setting (page 96) • Demo/Screen Saver setting (page 97) • Auto Standby setting (page 98) • MIC TALKOVER mode setting (page 99) • MIC TALKOVER level setting (page 99) • MIC LOW CUT FILTER setting (page 100) • Microphone output setting for the Booth monitor (page 100) • Microphone sound limiter setting to be added to the Master output (page 101) • Microphone sound limiter setting to be added to the Booth output
Changing the settings MIDI controller mode setting The unit changes operation according to whether Serato DJ Pro is running. Setting item: [MIDI MODE] • [AUTO] When Serato DJ Pro is running, the unit can be used as a controller suitable for the Serato DJ Pro features. When Serato DJ Pro isn’t running, the unit can be used as a general MIDI controller. • [GENERAL] Even though Serato DJ Pro is running, the unit is used as a general MIDI controller. Default setting is [AUTO].
Changing the settings Demo/Screen Saver setting Set the Screen Saver and the time for when to start Demo mode. To cancel Demo mode or Screen Saver, operate any knob or button on the unit. Setting item: [DEMO / S.SAVER] • [DISABLE] Demo mode and the Screen Saver feature don’t start. • [DEMO 1min] Demo mode starts when there is no operation on the unit for 1 minute. • [DEMO 5min] Demo mode starts when there is no operation on the unit for 5 minutes.
Changing the settings Auto Standby setting Change the Auto Standby setting. When this setting is enabled, the unit enters Standby mode automatically after 4 hours if the following conditions are met. – None of the unit’s buttons or knobs are operated. – No audio signal of –24 dB or greater is input to an input terminal of the unit. Press the [QUANTIZE] button on the left deck to cancel Standby mode. Setting item: [AUTO STANDBY] • [ON] The Auto Standby feature is enabled.
Changing the settings MIC TALKOVER mode setting Switch Talkover mode. Setting item: [TALKOVER MODE] • [ADVANCED] Sound from channels other than the microphone channel comes out with only the mid-range attenuated according to the talkover level setting. dB Frequency • [NORMAL] Sound from channels other than the microphone channel comes out with the sound attenuated according to the talkover level setting. dB Frequency Default setting is [ADVANCED].
Changing the settings MIC LOW CUT FILTER setting Set whether to apply a filter to microphone sound to cut out sound lower than the human voice. Backgound noise from the speaker, etc. input to the microphone can be reduced by the low cut filter. Setting item: [MIC LOW CUT] • [ON]: MIC LOW CUT FILTER is enabled. • [OFF]: MIC LOW CUT FILTER is disabled. Default setting is [ON]. Microphone output setting for the Booth monitor Change whether or not the microphone sound comes out from the booth channel.
Changing the settings Microphone sound limiter setting to be added to the Master output Decreases sudden, unpleasant digital clipping of microphone sound that is added to the master output. Setting item: [MIC LMT (MSTR)] • [ON] Enable the peak limiter. • [OFF] Disable the peak limiter. Default setting is [ON]. Microphone sound limiter setting to be added to the Booth output Decreases sudden, unpleasant digital clipping of microphone sound that is added to the booth output.
Changing the settings Mono/stereo setting for the Master output Switch the mono/stereo setting for the master output sound. Setting item: [MASTER OUT] • [MONO] The master sound is output in mono. • [STEREO] The master sound is output in stereo. Default setting is [STEREO]. Booth Attenuator Level setting Set the booth output attenuator level. Setting item: [BOOTH ATT.] Setting values: [0 dB] / [–6 dB] / [–12 dB] Default setting is [0 dB].
Changing the settings Peak Limiter setting for the Master output Decreases sudden, unpleasant digital clipping of the master output. Setting item: [MASTER LIMITER] • [ON] Enable the peak limiter. • [OFF] Disable the peak limiter. Default setting is [ON]. REC OUT setting Set whether to output microphone sound to the REC output from the unit. Setting item: [REC OUT] • [WITH MIC] The microphone sound can be output to the REC output. • [WITHOUT MIC] The microphone sound can’t be output to the REC output.
Changing the settings Channel Fader Start setting Change the setting of the Channel Fader Start feature. Setting item: [CH FDR START] • [ON(SYNC ON)] The Channel Fader Start feature is enabled with the Sync feature. (The Sync feature is activated when the Channel Fader Start feature starts.) • [ON(SYNC OFF)] The Channel Fader Start feature is enabled without the Sync feature. (The Sync feature isn’t activated when the Channel Fader Start feature starts.) • [OFF]: The Channel Fader Start feature is disabled.
Changing the settings Crossfader Cut Lag setting Adjust the cut lag (range of no sound) on both edges of the crossfader. The setting value is the size of the cut lag. Setting item: [CR FDR CUT LAG] Setting values: [0] to [52] Default setting is [7]. Slip mode flashing setting When Slip mode is on, the buttons that can be operated in Slip mode ([4 BEAT LOOP] button, [PLAY/PAUSE ] button, etc.) will flash. This setting can be used to disable the flashing of these buttons.
Changing the settings [SLIP] button lit/flash operation setting By default, the [SLIP] button lights when the mode switches to Slip mode and flashes while playback is continuing in the background. With this setting, the [SLIP] button can be made to flash when Slip mode is started, regardless of whether or not normal playback continues while the original rhythm is maintained in the background.
Changing the settings BEAT FX display brightness setting Sets the brightness of the BEAT FX display. Set to [1] for the darkest illumination, and [3] for the brightest illumination. Setting item: [DISPLAY BRT.] Setting values: [1] / [2] / [3] Default setting is [3]. Factory resetting All settings will be changed to defaults. Setting item: [FACTORY RESET] • [cancel]: Don’t change settings to defaults. • [reset]: Change settings to defaults.
Changing the settings Setting utility software You can use the setting utility to perform the checks and settings described below. • Adjusting the buffer size (when ASIO is used) (page 109) • Checking the version of the driver software (page 110) Displaying the setting utility For Mac In Finder, open the [Applications] folder, then click the [Pioneer] > [DDJ-1000SRT] > [DDJ-1000SRT driver version display utility]. For Windows 10 In the [Start] menu, click [Pioneer] > [DDJ-1000SRT Settings Utility].
Changing the settings Adjusting the buffer size (when ASIO is used) You can use this feature only with a Windows operating system. If an application using the unit as the default audio device (DJ software, etc.) is running, quit the application before adjusting the buffer size. Display the setting utility before starting. Click the [ASIO] tab.
Changing the settings Checking the version of the driver software Display the setting utility before starting. Click the [About] tab. • You can check the firmware version of the unit on the screen. • The firmware version isn’t displayed when the unit isn’t connected to the PC or when the unit and PC aren’t properly communicating.
Changing the settings Setting Crossfader Curve The Crossfader Curve setting is available in the [SETUP] menu of Serato DJ Pro. 1 Press the [SETUP] button on Serato DJ Pro to display the [SETUP] menu. 2 Select the [Mixer] tab in the [SETUP] menu. 3 Adjust [Curve] of [CROSSFADER]. You can adjust the curve characteristic of the crossfader. • When turning to [SLOW], the curve slowly rises. • When turning to [FAST], the curve quickly rises.
Additional information Troubleshooting If you think something is wrong with the unit, check the information below and refer to the [FAQ] for the DDJ-1000SRT on the Pioneer DJ website. pioneerdj.com/support/ Also, check any connected devices. If you can’t solve the problem, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work. • The unit may not work properly if it’s subjected to static electricity or other external influences.
Additional information Connection The unit isn’t recognized by your PC/Mac. • Connect the supplied USB cable correctly. See: Connecting input terminals (page 38). • If you’re using a USB hub, disconnect it. • If another USB device is connected to your PC/Mac, disconnect it. • Set the driver software properly. (page 7) • Quit any other open applications including screen savers and resident software on your PC/Mac.
Additional information Sound Sound isn’t output, is too small or is distorted. • Set the [TRIM] knob, [MASTER LEVEL] knob, [LINE/PHONO] switch and [USB A, PHONO/LINE, USB B] switch (or [USB A, LINE, USB B] switch) to the correct position. (page 28, 34, 49) • Connect the connection cable properly. (page 38) • Clean the terminals and plugs before connecting them to the unit. • On a Windows operating system, use the setting utility to set an appropriate buffer size value.
Additional information Serato DJ Pro Serato DJ Pro becomes unstable. • Update the Serato DJ Pro to the latest version. See: Installing the software (page 7) • Quit any other open applications on your PC/Mac. If operation remains unstable, try disabling the wireless network or other wireless connections, antivirus software, screen saver, low power mode, etc. • If another USB device is connected to your PC/Mac, disconnect it. • If you’re using a USB hub, disconnect it.
Additional information Music files in the library can’t be edited. • Deactivate [Protect Library] in the [Library + Display] tab of the [SETUP] menu. Serato DJ Pro virtual deck isn’t displayed. (Off-line player is displayed.) • Connect the supplied USB cable correctly. See: Connecting input terminals (page 38). • Update the Serato DJ Pro to the latest version.
Additional information Others The Fader Start feature doesn’t work. • Set a temporary cue. • Set the [CROSS FADER ASSIGN] switch to [A] or [B] for the channel that you want to start outputting from. BPM isn’t displayed. / The Sync feature or Auto Loop doesn’t work. • Activate [Set Auto BPM] in the offline player setting, then analyze tracks. For details about analyzing tracks, see the Serato DJ Pro software manual. BPM or beatgrid isn’t displayed correctly. / The beatgrid isn’t correct.
Additional information Playback sound is interrupted when using a DJ software. • For Mac, set the appropriate buffer size (latency) value for the DJ software. • For Windows, set the appropriate buffer size value on the setting utility. The BPM is displayed, but the beatgrid isn’t. / The Slicer function doesn’t work. / Skip mode doesn’t work. • Activate [Set Auto BPM] and [Set Beatgrid] in the offline player settings, then analyze tracks.
Additional information Liquid crystal display • Small black or shining points may appear on the liquid crystal display. This is a phenomenon inherent to liquid crystal displays; this isn’t a malfunction. • When the unit is used in cold places, the liquid crystal display may be dark for a while after the unit is turned on. It will reach the normal brightness after a while. • When the liquid crystal display is exposed to direct sunlight, the light will reflect off of it, making it difficult to see.
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Additional information Specifications AC adapter Power ................................................ AC 100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz Rated current................................................................................0.9 A Rated output .....................................................................DC 12 V, 3 A General – Main Unit Power consumption .................................................DC 12V, 2 000 mA Main unit weight............................................................ 6.
Additional information MIC1 ......................................................................... –57 dBu/3.3 kΩ MIC2 ......................................................................... –57 dBu/3.3 kΩ Standard output level / Load impedance / Output impedance MASTER 1 ............................................ +6 dBu/10 kΩ/330 Ω or less MASTER 2 ............................................ +2 dBu/10 kΩ/680 Ω or less BOOTH..................................................
Additional information PHONES output terminals 1/4” stereo jack .......................................................................... 1 set 3.5 mm stereo mini jack............................................................. 1 set USB ports B type .......................................................................................
Additional information Using the unit as a controller for other DJ applications The unit also outputs operating data for the buttons and knobs in MIDI format. If you connect a PC/Mac with a built-in MIDI compatible DJ application via the USB cable, you can control the DJ application with the unit. You can also output a music file playing on your PC/Mac from the unit.
Additional information Checking the latest information on the driver software For the latest information on the unit’s designated driver software, see the Pioneer DJ support page below. pioneerdj.com/support/ About the installation procedure • For the operating procedure, see: Installing the software (page 7).
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