Operating Instructions DJ Controller DDJ-200 pioneerdj.com/support/ rekordbox.com For FAQs and other support information for this product, visit the websites above.
How to read this manual Thank you for choosing this Pioneer DJ product. Be sure to read this manual, the “Quick Start Guide” and the “Precautions for use” which are also included with this product. These 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 WeDJ for iPhone........................................................................ 6 Part names and functions (WeDJ for iPhone) .............................. 7 Connections (for iOS devices) ............................
Contents edjing Mix for Android .......................................................... 117 Part names and functions (edjing Mix) ..................................... 118 Connections (for Android devices)............................................ 124 Basic use (edjing Mix)............................................................... 129 Advanced use (edjing Mix) ....................................................... 135 rekordbox.....................................................................
Before you start What’s in the box • • • • • • • USB cable Split cable Warranty (for some regions)1 Quick Start Guide (WeDJ/rekordbox) Quick Start Guide (djay) Quick Start Guide (edjing Mix) Precautions for use 1 Only products in Europe. Products in North America and Japan include warranty information in the “Precautions for use.
WeDJ for iPhone WeDJ for iPhone is a DJ performance app you can download from the App Store. When you’re using the app with the unit, you won’t need to make in-app purchases. • If you already have WeDJ for iPhone installed, update it to the latest version.
WeDJ for iPhone Part names and functions (WeDJ for iPhone) Top panel 1 2 3 2 1 Deck sections (page 8) 2 Mixer section (page 10) 3 Bluetooth MIDI indicator (page 11) 7 En 1
WeDJ for iPhone Deck section You can control two decks with the unit. There are knobs and buttons on the left side to control deck 1 and on the right side to control deck 2. 1 6 2 3 7 4 5 1 Jog wheel Turn the top: ‘Scratches’ the track. Turn the outer section: Bends the pitch or ‘Pitch Bend’ (slows down or speeds up the track). [SHIFT] + turn the top: Fast forwards or fast reverses the track (turn clockwise or counter-clockwise).
WeDJ for iPhone Press another button while holding the [SHIFT] button to use a different feature assigned to the button. 4 CUE button Press: Sets, plays and calls up a cue point. • Press the button when the track is paused to set the cue point. • Press the button when the track is playing to return to the cue point and pause. (Back Cue) • Press the button and hold it after the track returns to the cue point and playback will continue until you release the button.
WeDJ for iPhone Mixer section 1 2 2 3 3 4 5 5 6 7 1 MASTER CUE button Press: Plays the master sound through your headphones when they’re connected to the supplied split cable, which is plugged into the headphones output of your iOS device. • Connect the headphones to the white plug of the split cable. Read more: Monitoring with headphones (page 21) 2 EQ (HI, MID, LOW) knobs Boosts or reduces the relevant frequency for the selected channel.
WeDJ for iPhone Plays the sound of the relevant channel (1 or 2) through your headphones when they’re connected to the supplied split cable, which is plugged into the headphones output of your iOS device. • Connect the headphones to the white plug of the split cable. Read more: Monitoring with headphones (page 21) 5 Channel fader Adjusts the volume of the sound for each channel. 6 TRANSITION FX button Press: Turns on Transition FX.
WeDJ for iPhone Rear panel 1 2 1 USB port Connects to a USB power adapter (not supplied) or mobile battery (not supplied) via the supplied USB cable. Also, you can connect to a USB port on your PC/Mac with the supplied USB cable to power the unit. • Use a USB power adapter or mobile battery with DC +5 V and 500 mA or more. • When powering the unit from a USB port on your PC/Mac, do not start rekordbox on your PC/Mac. • Use a mobile battery which does not have a power-saving function.
WeDJ for iPhone Connections (for iOS devices) Power comes through the USB port. You can connect to the USB port on your PC/Mac or connect a USB power adapter or mobile battery to power the unit. Use a USB power adapter or mobile battery with DC +5 V and 500 mA or more. Use a mobile battery which does not have a power-saving function. Use the USB cable supplied with this unit. Connect the cable correctly after checking the position of the port on this unit.
WeDJ for iPhone Connecting to the USB port Rear panel (1) USB cable (supplied), (2) PC/Mac*1, (3) USB power adapter (not supplied), (4) mobile battery (not supplied) *1 If you want to power the unit via the USB port on your PC/Mac, turn on your PC/Mac. *2 To maintain performance, use the supplied USB cable.
WeDJ for iPhone Connecting an audio device (speaker) to the headphones jack of your iOS device You can DJ with an iOS device and listen to your performance via its built-in speakers. However, if you use the supplied split cable, you can create an authentic DJ set-up with an external speaker(s) and headphones. Connection example 1 (if the iOS device has a headphones output) In this example, the master sound plays in stereo and there is no sound output to the headphones.
WeDJ for iPhone Connection example 2 (if the iOS device has a headphones output) In this example, the master sound and the headphones monitor sound both play in mono. Read more: Checking audio setup (page 19) (2) (1) (3) (4) (5) (1) Speaker with built-in amplifier, etc.*, (2) Headphones, (3) Plug for the speaker with built-in amplifier, etc. (black), (4) Plug for the headphones (white), (5) Split cable (supplied) * The audio cable is not supplied with this unit.
WeDJ for iPhone * The audio cable is not supplied with the unit. Connection example 4 (if the iOS device does not have a headphones output, such as iPhone Xs) In this example, the master sound and the headphones monitor sound both play in mono. Read more: Checking audio setup (page 19) (2) (1) (3) (4) (6) (5) (1) Speaker with built-in amplifier, etc.*, (2) Headphones, (3) Plug for the speaker with built-in amplifier, etc.
WeDJ for iPhone Basic use (WeDJ for iPhone) Starting WeDJ for iPhone and connecting it to the unit 1 Tap on your iOS device to start WeDJ for iPhone. The tutorial screen may show. The following steps may be different if you run the tutorial. 2 Tap on the main screen of WeDJ for iPhone. The [Settings] screen is displayed. 3 Tap [Connect the DDJ-200]. 4 Tap [DDJ-200]. The unit connects to your iOS device via Bluetooth.
WeDJ for iPhone Checking audio setup 1 Tap on the main screen of WeDJ for iPhone. 2 Tap [Audio] on the [Settings] screen. To play both master sound and headphones monitor sound via the supplied split cable, turn on [Split Output]. To play the master sound via your iOS device’s built-in speaker, or to play it in stereo via a speaker with a built-in amplifier connected to your iOS device, without using the split cable, turn off [Split Output].
WeDJ for iPhone 2 Tap the track you want to load. This loads the track onto the deck. Playing a track This section explains how to play sound from deck 1 (left) as an example. 1 Set the positions of the knobs as follows: • • • • [EQ (HI/MID/LOW)] knobs: center position (12 o’clock) [CFX] knob: center position Channel fader: bottom position Crossfader: center position 2 Press the [PLAY/PAUSE ] button to play the track. 3 Move the channel fader to the top. 4 Tap on the main screen of WeDJ for iPhone.
WeDJ for iPhone Monitoring with headphones To monitor sound with your headphones, you need to use the supplied split cable. Read more: Connecting an audio device (speaker) to the headphones jack of your iOS device (page 15) Also, you need to turn on [Split Output] in WeDJ for iPhone. Read more: Checking audio setup (page 19) Monitoring sound from a channel via headphones The following example explains how to monitor sound from deck 1 (left). 1 Press the Headphone [CUE] button on channel 1.
WeDJ for iPhone Monitoring the master sound with headphones 1 Press the [MASTER CUE] button. 2 Tap on the main screen of WeDJ for iPhone. 3 Tap [Audio] on the [Settings] screen. 4 Move the [MIN] / [MAX] slider under [Split Output] on the [Audio] screen. Adjust the volume of the headphones monitoring sound until you have a level you’re happy with. Quitting the system 1 Quit WeDJ for iPhone. 2 Disconnect the USB cable to turn off the unit.
WeDJ for iPhone Advanced use (WeDJ for iPhone) Using the Performance Pads Using Hot Cues You can start playback instantly from the position where a Hot Cue is set. Loops can also be set and called up instantly. • Up to 8 Hot Cue points can be set and saved for each track. Setting and calling up a Hot Cue 1 Tap [HOT CUE] on the main screen of WeDJ for iPhone. 2 If the track is playing or paused, press a Performance Pad to set the Hot Cue point.
WeDJ for iPhone • You can clear Hot Cue points by pressing a Performance Pad while holding the [SHIFT] button. Setting and calling up Beat Loop 1 Tap [LOOP] on the main screen of WeDJ for iPhone. 2 Tap [LOOP] again to display the [LOOP] panel. 3 Turn on Beat Loop mode. When [AUTO] shows instead of [MANUAL] as it does in the following picture, tap [AUTO] to switch to Beat Loop mode. 4 Press a Performance Pad during playback. Loop playback starts with the number of beats set on the pad you pressed.
WeDJ for iPhone 7 Press the Performance Pad. Loop playback starts from the Loop In point. • You can clear the loop by pressing the Performance Pad while holding the [SHIFT] button. Setting and calling up Manual Loop 1 Tap [LOOP] on the main screen of WeDJ for iPhone. 2 Tap [LOOP] again to display the [LOOP] panel. 3 Turn on Manual Loop mode. When [MANUAL] shows instead of [AUTO] as it does in the following picture, tap [MANUAL] to switch to Manual Loop mode.
WeDJ for iPhone 6 Press the Performance Pad to set a loop during loop playback. 7 Press the Performance Pad you’ve set a loop on. Loop playback starts from the Loop In point. • You can clear the loop by pressing the Performance Pad while holding the [SHIFT] button. Using Beat Loop Press a Performance Pad while in Beat Loop mode to loop a set number of beats. The loop keeps playing after you remove your finger from the pad. 1 Tap [LOOP] on the main screen of WeDJ for iPhone.
WeDJ for iPhone The number of beats set to the Performance Pads are as follows: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1: Beat Loop 1/16 beat, 2: Beat Loop 1/8 beat, 3: Beat Loop 1/4 beat, 4: Beat Loop 1/2 beat, 5: Beat Loop 1 beat, 6: Beat Loop 2 beats, 7: Beat Loop 4 beats, 8: Beat Loop 8 beats 4 Press a Performance Pad. The loop plays with the number of beats set on that pad. 5 Press the same Performance Pad again. Loop playback is canceled and the rest of the track continues to play.
WeDJ for iPhone 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 Tap [LOOP] on the main screen of WeDJ for iPhone. 2 Tap [LOOP] again to display the [LOOP] panel. 3 Turn on Manual Loop mode on WeDJ for iPhone. When [MANUAL] shows instead of [AUTO] as it does in the following picture, tap [MANUAL] to switch to Manual Loop mode.
WeDJ for iPhone 4 Press Performance Pad 1 at the point you want to start looping (the Loop In Point). 5 Press Performance Pad 2 at the point you want the loop to end (the Loop Out Point). Dividing the loop Press Performance Pad 5 while the loop is playing. Each time you press the pad, the loop cuts in half. Extending the loop Press Performance Pad 6 while the loop is playing. Each time you press the pad, the loop doubles in length. Canceling a loop Press Performance Pad 3 while the loop is playing.
WeDJ for iPhone Using Pad FX You can add a wide range of effects to your performances simply by pressing and releasing the Performance Pads. 1 Tap [PAD FX] on the main screen of WeDJ for iPhone. Effects are set to the Performance Pads as follows. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1: Effect 1, 2: Effect 2, 3: Effect 3, 4: Effect 4, 5: Effect 5, 6: Effect 6, 7: Effect 7, 8: Effect 8 2 Press and hold down a Performance Pad. The effect turns on.
WeDJ for iPhone Using Release FX of Pad FX You need to assign one of the Release FX to a Performance Pad in advance. 1 Press and hold down a Performance Pad that has an effect other than Release FX assigned to it. The effect turns on. 2 Press the Performance Pad that has a Release FX assigned to it. The effect turns off, and the Release FX is added.
WeDJ for iPhone Using the Sampler You can use the Performance Pads to play sounds assigned to the Sampler slots. 1 Tap [SAMPLER] on the main screen of WeDJ for iPhone. 2 Tap [SAMPLER] again to display the [SAMPLER] panel. 3 Move the [VOL.] slider on the screen of WeDJ for iPhone to adjust the sampler volume to a level you’re happy with.
WeDJ for iPhone 4 Press a Performance Pad. The sound assigned to the relevant slot plays. • Sampler slots are triggered by the Performance Pads as follows: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1: Slot 1, 2: Slot 2, 3: Slot 3, 4: Slot 4, 5: Slot 5, 6: Slot 6, 7: Slot 7, 8: Slot 8 5 Press the Performance Pad again while the Sampler is playing a sound. The sound plays from the beginning again.
WeDJ for iPhone Using Transition FX You can easily mix like a professional DJ with effects and scratches, simply by using the crossfader. The following example explains how to transition from a track on deck 1 to a track on deck 2. 1 Set the positions of the knobs as follows: • • • • [EQ (HI/MID/LOW)] knobs: center position (12 o’clock) [CFX] knob: center position Channel fader: top position Crossfader: left position 2 Load tracks onto deck 1 and deck 2, then play both.
WeDJ for iPhone Using Phrase Sync By matching the phrase start points of tracks on deck 1 and deck 2, you can perform a smooth mix. Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [TRANSITION FX] button to match the closest phrase start points from the current playback position. The countdown for the next phrase is displayed in the center of the screen. The following example explains how to match the track playing on deck 1 to the track loaded on deck 2.
WeDJ for iPhone Recording WeDJ for iPhone has a Recording feature that can record mixed sound. To start recording, tap at the top of the main screen of WeDJ for iPhone. • Tap again to stop recording. • When recording has ended, the file is saved automatically.
WeDJ for iPhone Using streaming services When you’re using WeDJ for iPhone, you can play music from streaming services such as Beatport and SoundCloud. Beatport To use the Beatport streaming service with WeDJ for iPhone, you need to register to Beatport Link. Visit the Beatport website for more details. https://www.beatport.com/ SoundCloud To use the SoundCloud streaming service with WeDJ for iPhone, you need to register to SoundCloud Go+. Visit the SoundCloud website for more details. https://soundcloud.
WeDJ for iPhone * When you’re playing a track from Beatport or SoundCloud, you can’t use the Recording feature of WeDJ for iPhone.
WeDJ for iPhone Changing the settings in WeDJ for iPhone You can change the unit’s settings in WeDJ for iPhone. Changing the Demo mode setting In normal conditions, if you don’t use any of the features for a specified amount of time, this unit will enter Demo mode. The amount of time can be set to 1 minute, 5 minutes or 10 minutes. Demo mode can also be turned off. • By default, Demo mode starts when you don’t use any features for 10 minutes.
WeDJ for iPhone Changing the Back Spin Length setting When using the unit’s jog wheel to perform a Back Spin, you can make the Back Spin longer than the amount you rotate the jog wheel. The Back Spin length can be set to [Short], [Normal] or [Long]. 1 Tap on the main screen of WeDJ for iPhone. 2 Select [Controller] on the [Settings] screen. 3 Tap [BACK SPIN LENGTH] on the [Controller] screen to set the Back Spin Length. • If the unit is not connected via Bluetooth, the unit’s settings won’t be displayed.
WeDJ for Android WeDJ for Android is a DJ performance app you can download from the Google Play. When you’re using the app with the unit, you won’t need to make in-app purchases. • If you already have WeDJ for Android installed, update it to the latest version. System requirements Compatible OS: Android 5.
WeDJ for Android Part names and functions (WeDJ for Android) Top panel 1 2 3 2 1 Deck sections (page 43) 2 Mixer section (page 45) 3 Bluetooth MIDI indicator (page 46) 42 En 1
WeDJ for Android Deck section You can control two decks with the unit. There are knobs and buttons on the left side to control deck 1 and on the right side to control deck 2. 1 6 2 3 7 4 5 1 Jog wheel Turn the top: ‘Scratches’ the track. Turn the outer section: Bends the pitch or ‘Pitch Bend’ (slows down or speeds up the track). [SHIFT] + turn the top: Fast forwards or fast reverses the track (turn clockwise or counter-clockwise).
WeDJ for Android Press another button while holding the [SHIFT] button to use a different feature assigned to the button. 4 CUE button Press: Sets, plays and calls up a cue point. • Press the button when the track is paused to set the cue point. • Press the button when the track is playing to return to the cue point and pause. (Back Cue) • Press the button and hold it after the track returns to the cue point and playback will continue until you release the button.
WeDJ for Android Mixer section 1 2 2 3 3 4 5 5 6 7 1 MASTER CUE button Press: Plays the master sound through your headphones when they’re connected to the supplied split cable, which is plugged into the headphones output of your Android device. • Connect the headphones to the white plug of the split cable. Read more: Monitoring with headphones (page 57) 2 EQ (HI, MID, LOW) knobs Boosts or reduces the relevant frequency for the selected channel.
WeDJ for Android Plays the sound of the relevant channel (1 or 2) through your headphones when they’re connected to the supplied split cable, which is plugged into the headphones output of your Android device. • Connect the headphones to the white plug of the split cable. Read more: Monitoring with headphones (page 57) 5 Channel fader Adjusts the volume of the sound for each channel. 6 TRANSITION FX button This button is not used for WeDJ for Android.
WeDJ for Android Rear panel 1 2 1 USB port Connects to a USB power adapter (not supplied) or mobile battery (not supplied) via the supplied USB cable. Also, you can connect to a USB port on your PC/Mac with the supplied USB cable to power the unit. • Use a USB power adapter or mobile battery with DC +5 V and 500 mA or more. • When powering the unit from a USB port on your PC/Mac, do not start rekordbox on your PC/Mac. • Use a mobile battery which does not have a power-saving function.
WeDJ for Android Connections (for Android devices) Power comes through the USB port. You can connect to the USB port on your PC/Mac or connect a USB power adapter or mobile battery to power the unit. Use a USB power adapter or mobile battery with DC +5 V and 500 mA or more. Use a mobile battery which does not have a power-saving function. Use the USB cable supplied with this unit. Connect the cable correctly after checking the position of the port on this unit.
WeDJ for Android Connecting to the USB port Rear panel (1) USB cable (supplied), (2) PC/Mac*1, (3) USB power adapter (not supplied), (4) mobile battery (not supplied) *1 If you want to power the unit via the USB port on your PC/Mac, turn on your PC/Mac. *2 To maintain performance, use the supplied USB cable.
WeDJ for Android Connecting an audio device (speaker) to the headphones jack of your Android device You can DJ with an Android device and listen to your performance via its built-in speakers. However, if you use the supplied split cable, you can create an authentic DJ set-up with an external speaker(s) and headphones. Connection example 1 (if the Android device has a headphones output) In this example, the master sound plays in stereo and there is no sound output to the headphones.
WeDJ for Android Connection example 2 (if the Android device has a headphones output) In this example, the master sound and the headphones monitor sound both play in mono. Read more: Checking audio setup (page 54) (2) (1) (3) (4) (5) (1) Speaker with built-in amplifier, etc.*, (2) Headphones, (3) Plug for the speaker with built-in amplifier, etc. (black), (4) Plug for the headphones (white), (5) Split cable (supplied) * The audio cable is not supplied with this unit.
WeDJ for Android * The audio cable is not supplied with the unit. Connection example 4 (if the Android device does not have a headphones output) In this example, the master sound and the headphones monitor sound both play in mono. Read more: Checking audio setup (page 54) (2) (1) (3) (4) (6) (5) (1) Speaker with built-in amplifier, etc.*, (2) Headphones, (3) Plug for the speaker with built-in amplifier, etc.
WeDJ for Android Basic use (WeDJ for Android) Starting WeDJ for Android and connecting it to the unit 1 Tap on your Android device to start WeDJ for Android. 2 Tap on the main screen of WeDJ for Android. The [Settings] screen is displayed. 3 Tap [Connect the DDJ-200]. 4 Tap [DDJ-200]. The unit connects to your Android device via Bluetooth. When the connection is complete, the WeDJ logo and the unit’s logo are displayed and the light of the Bluetooth MIDI indicator changes from being lit to flashing.
WeDJ for Android Checking audio setup 1 Tap on the main screen of WeDJ for Android. 2 Tap [Audio] on the [Settings] screen. To play both master sound and headphones monitor sound via the supplied split cable, turn on [Split Output]. To play the master sound via your Android device’s built-in speaker, or to play it in stereo via a speaker with a built-in amplifier connected to your Android device, without using the split cable, turn off [Split Output].
WeDJ for Android Loading a song or audio track onto a deck 1 Tap [Tap to LOAD] on the main screen of WeDJ for Android. This opens the browse screen. Below is the smartphone screen. 2 Tap the track you want to load. This loads the track onto the deck.
WeDJ for Android Playing a track This section explains how to play sound from deck 1 (left) as an example. 1 Set the positions of the knobs as follows: • • • • [EQ (HI/MID/LOW)] knobs: center position (12 o’clock) [CFX] knob: center position Channel fader: bottom position Crossfader: center position 2 Press the [PLAY/PAUSE ] button to play the track. 3 Move the channel fader to the top. 4 Tap on the main screen of WeDJ for Android. 5 Tap [Audio] on the [Settings] screen.
WeDJ for Android Monitoring with headphones To monitor sound with your headphones, you need to use the supplied split cable. Read more: Connecting an audio device (speaker) to the headphones jack of your Android device (page 50) Also, you need to turn on [Split Output] in WeDJ for Android. Read more: Checking audio setup (page 54) Monitoring sound from a channel via headphones The following example explains how to monitor sound from deck 1 (left). 1 Press the Headphone [CUE] button on channel 1.
WeDJ for Android Monitoring the master sound with headphones 1 Press the [MASTER CUE] button. 2 Tap on the main screen of WeDJ for Android. 3 Tap [Audio] on the [Settings] screen. 4 Move the [MIN] / [MAX] slider under [Split Output] on the [Audio] screen. Adjust the volume of the headphones monitoring sound until you have a level you’re happy with. Quitting the system 1 Quit WeDJ for Android. 2 Disconnect the USB cable to turn off the unit.
WeDJ for Android Advanced use (WeDJ for Android) Using the Performance Pads Using Hot Cues You can start playback instantly from the position where a Hot Cue is set. Loops can also be set and called up instantly. • Up to 4 Hot Cue points can be set and saved for each track. Setting and calling up a Hot Cue 1 Set Pad mode to [HOT CUE] on the screen of WeDJ for Android. For an Android smartphone • Tap or on the main screen of WeDJ for Android to display the performance panel.
WeDJ for Android • Tap the [PAD MODE SELECT] button to select [HOT CUE]. For an Android tablet • Tap the [PAD MODE SELECT] button to select [HOT CUE].
WeDJ for Android 2 If the track is playing or paused, press a Performance Pad to set the Hot Cue point. The Hot Cue points are set to Performance Pads as follows: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1: Hot Cue A, 2: Hot Cue B, 3: Hot Cue C, 4: Hot Cue D, 5: not used, 6: not used, 7: not used, 8: not used 3 Press a Performance Pad you’ve set a Hot Cue for. Playback starts from the Hot Cue point. • You can clear Hot Cue points by pressing a Performance Pad while holding the [SHIFT] button.
WeDJ for Android Setting and calling up Manual Loop 1 Set Pad mode to [MANUAL LOOP] on the screen of WeDJ for Android. Read more: Using Manual Loop (page 65) 2 Press Performance Pad 1, then press Performance Pad 2. Loop playback starts. 3 Set Pad mode to [HOT CUE]. Read more: Setting and calling up a Hot Cue (page 59) 4 Press the Performance Pad to set a loop during loop playback. 5 Press the Performance Pad you’ve set a loop on. Loop playback starts from the Loop In point.
WeDJ for Android Using Beat Loop Press a Performance Pad while in Beat Loop mode to loop a set number of beats. The loop keeps playing after you remove your finger from the pad. 1 Set Pad mode to [AUTO LOOP] on the screen of WeDJ for Android. For an Android smartphone • Tap or on the main screen of WeDJ for Android to display the performance panel. • Tap the [PAD MODE SELECT] button to select [AUTO LOOP].
WeDJ for Android For an Android tablet • Tap the [PAD MODE SELECT] button to select [AUTO LOOP]. The number of beats set to the Performance Pads are as follows: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1: Beat Loop 1/16 beat, 2: Beat Loop 1/8 beat, 3: Beat Loop 1/4 beat, 4: Beat Loop 1/2 beat, 5: Beat Loop 1 beat, 6: Beat Loop 2 beats, 7: Beat Loop 4 beats, 8: Beat Loop 8 beats 2 Press a Performance Pad. The loop plays with the number of beats set on that pad. 3 Press the same Performance Pad again.
WeDJ for Android 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 Set Pad mode to [MANUAL LOOP] on the screen of WeDJ for Android. For an Android smartphone • Tap or on the main screen of WeDJ for Android to display the performance panel.
WeDJ for Android • Tap the [PAD MODE SELECT] button to select [MANUAL LOOP]. For an Android tablet • Tap the [PAD MODE SELECT] button to select [MANUAL LOOP].
WeDJ for Android Functions for Manual Loop are set to Performance Pads as follows: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1: Setting Loop In point, 2: Setting Loop Out point, 3: Loop Exit / Reloop, 4: not used, 5: Loop Cutter, 6: Loop Double, 7: not used, 8: not used 2 Press Performance Pad 1 at the point you want to start looping (the Loop In Point). 3 Press Performance Pad 2 at the point you want the loop to end (the Loop Out Point). Dividing the loop Press Performance Pad 5 while the loop is playing.
WeDJ for Android Using Pad FX You can add a wide range of effects to your performances simply by pressing and releasing the Performance Pads. 1 Set Pad mode to [PAD FX] on the screen of WeDJ for Android. For an Android smartphone • Tap or on the main screen of WeDJ for Android to display the performance panel. • Tap the [PAD MODE SELECT] button to select [PAD FX].
WeDJ for Android For an Android tablet • Tap the [PAD MODE SELECT] button to select [PAD FX]. Effects are set to the Performance Pads as follows. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1: Effect 1, 2: Effect 2, 3: Effect 3, 4: not used, 5: Effect 4, 6: Effect 5, 7: Effect 6, 8: not used 2 Press and hold down a Performance Pad. The effect turns on. The sound changes according to the type of effect and the number of beats in the settings assigned to that pad. 3 Release the Performance Pad. The effect turns off.
WeDJ for Android Using Release FX of Pad FX You need to assign one of the Release FX to a Performance Pad in advance. 1 Press and hold down a Performance Pad that has an effect other than Release FX assigned to it. The effect turns on. 2 Press the Performance Pad that has a Release FX assigned to it. The effect turns off, and the Release FX is added.
WeDJ for Android Using the Sampler You can use the Performance Pads to play sounds assigned to the Sampler slots. 1 Set Pad mode to [SAMPLER] on the screen of WeDJ for Android. For an Android smartphone • Tap or on the main screen of WeDJ for Android to display the performance panel. • Tap the [PAD MODE SELECT] button to select [SAMPLER].
WeDJ for Android For an Android tablet • Tap the [PAD MODE SELECT] button to select [SAMPLER]. 2 Adjust the sampler volume on the screen of WeDJ for Android. For an Android smartphone • Tap or on the main screen of WeDJ for Android to display the panel.
WeDJ for Android • Move the [SAMPLER VOL.] slider on the panel to adjust the sampler volume. For an Android tablet • Tap on the main screen of WeDJ for Android to display the panel.
WeDJ for Android • Move the [SAMPLER VOL.] slider on the panel to adjust the sampler volume. 3 Press a Performance Pad. The sound assigned to the relevant slot plays. • Sampler slots are triggered by the Performance Pads as follows: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1: Slot 1, 2: Slot 2, 3: Slot 3, 4: Slot 4, 5: Slot 5, 6: Slot 6, 7: Slot 7, 8: Slot 8 4 Press the Performance Pad again while the Sampler is playing a sound. The sound plays from the beginning again.
WeDJ for Android Recording WeDJ for Android has a Recording feature that can record mixed sound. To start recording, tap at the top of the main screen of WeDJ for Android. • Tap again to stop recording. • When recording has ended, the file is saved automatically.
WeDJ for Android Changing the settings in WeDJ for Android You can change the unit’s settings in WeDJ for Android. Changing the Demo mode setting In normal conditions, if you don’t use any of the features for a specified amount of time, this unit will enter Demo mode. The amount of time can be set to 1 minute, 5 minutes or 10 minutes. Demo mode can also be turned off. • By default, Demo mode starts when you don’t use any features for 10 minutes.
WeDJ for Android Changing the Back Spin Length setting When using the unit’s jog wheel to perform a Back Spin, you can make the Back Spin longer than the amount you rotate the jog wheel. The Back Spin length can be set to [Short], [Normal] or [Long]. 1 Tap on the main screen of WeDJ for Android. 2 Select [Controller] on the [Settings] screen. 3 Tap [BACK SPIN LENGTH] on the [Controller] screen to set the Back Spin Length.
djay djay is a DJ performance app you can download from the App Store. • If you already have djay installed, update it to the latest version. System requirements iOS: iOS 11.2 or later • To check the latest information on system requirements, compatibility and supported operating systems, visit the Pioneer DJ support page below and click on the [DDJ-200] option in the [DJ CONTROLLER] section. pioneerdj.
djay Part names and functions (djay) Top panel 1 2 3 2 1 Deck sections (page 80) 2 Mixer section (page 82) 3 Bluetooth MIDI indicator (page 83) 79 En 1
djay Deck section You can control two decks with the unit. There are knobs and buttons on the left side to control deck 1 and on the right side to control deck 2. 1 6 2 3 7 4 5 1 Jog wheel Turn the top: ‘Scratches’ the track. Turn the outer section: Bends the pitch or ‘Pitch Bend’ (slows down or speeds up the track). [SHIFT] + turn the top: Fast forwards or fast reverses the track (turn clockwise or counter-clockwise). 2 Performance Pads You can use Performance Pads to trigger features.
djay Press another button while holding the [SHIFT] button to use a different feature assigned to the button. 4 CUE button Press: Sets, plays and calls up a cue point. • Press the button when the track is paused to set the cue point. • Press the button when the track is playing to return to the cue point and pause. (Back Cue) • Press the button and hold it after the track returns to the cue point and playback will continue until you release the button.
djay Mixer section 1 2 2 3 3 4 5 5 6 7 1 MASTER CUE button Press: Plays the master sound through your headphones when they’re connected to the supplied split cable, which is plugged into the headphones output of your iOS device. • Connect the headphones to the white plug of the split cable. Read more: Monitoring with headphones (page 93) 2 EQ (HI, MID, LOW) knobs Boosts or reduces the relevant frequency for the selected channel.
djay 4 Headphone CUE button Press: Plays the sound of the relevant channel (1 or 2) through your headphones when they’re connected to the supplied split cable, which is plugged into the headphones output of your iOS device. • Connect the headphones to the white plug of the split cable. Read more: Monitoring with headphones (page 93) 5 Channel fader Adjusts the volume of the sound for each channel. 6 TRANSITION FX button Press: Turns on Transition FX.
djay Rear panel 1 2 1 USB port Connects to a USB power adapter (not supplied) or mobile battery (not supplied) via the supplied USB cable. Also, you can connect to a USB port on your PC/Mac with the supplied USB cable to power the unit. • Use a USB power adapter or mobile battery with DC +5 V and 500 mA or more. • When powering the unit from a USB port on your PC/Mac, do not start rekordbox on your PC/Mac. • Use a mobile battery which does not have a power-saving function.
djay Connections (for iOS devices) Power comes through the USB port. You can connect to the USB port on your PC/Mac or connect a USB power adapter or mobile battery to power the unit. Use a USB power adapter or mobile battery with DC +5 V and 500 mA or more. Use a mobile battery which does not have a power-saving function. Use the USB cable supplied with this unit. Connect the cable correctly after checking the position of the port on this unit.
djay Connecting to the USB port Rear panel (1) USB cable (supplied), (2) PC/Mac*1, (3) USB power adapter (not supplied), (4) mobile battery (not supplied) *1 If you want to power the unit via the USB port on your PC/Mac, turn on your PC/Mac. *2 To maintain performance, use the supplied USB cable.
djay Connecting an audio device (speaker) to the headphones jack of your iOS device You can DJ with an iOS device and listen to your performance via its built-in speakers. However, if you use the supplied split cable, you can create an authentic DJ set-up with an external speaker(s) and headphones. Connection example 1 (if the iOS device has a headphones output) In this example, the master sound plays in stereo and there is no sound output to the headphones.
djay Connection example 2 (if the iOS device has a headphones output) In this example, the master sound and the headphones monitor sound both play in mono. Read more: Checking audio setup (page 91) (2) (1) (3) (4) (5) (1) Speaker with built-in amplifier, etc.*, (2) Headphones, (3) Plug for the speaker with built-in amplifier, etc. (black), (4) Plug for the headphones (white), (5) Split cable (supplied) * The audio cable is not supplied with this unit.
djay * The audio cable is not supplied with the unit. Connection example 4 (if the iOS device does not have a headphones output, such as iPhone Xs) In this example, the master sound and the headphones monitor sound both play in mono. Read more: Checking audio setup (page 91) (2) (1) (3) (4) (6) (5) (1) Speaker with built-in amplifier, etc.*, (2) Headphones, (3) Plug for the speaker with built-in amplifier, etc.
djay Basic use (djay) Starting djay and connecting it to the unit 1 Tap on your iOS device to start djay. 2 Tap on the main screen of djay. The [Settings] screen is displayed. 3 Tap [MIDI Devices]. 4 Tap [Bluetooth MIDI Devices]. 5 Tap [DDJ-200]. The unit connects to your iOS device via Bluetooth. When the connection is complete, the light of the Bluetooth MIDI indicator changes from being lit to flashing.
djay Checking audio setup 1 Tap on the main screen of djay. 2 Check [Split Output] on the [Settings] screen. To play both master sound and headphones monitor sound via the supplied split cable, turn on [Split Output]. To play the master sound via your iOS device’s built-in speaker, or to play it in stereo via a speaker with a built-in amplifier connected to your iOS device, without using the split cable, turn off [Settings].
djay Playing a track This section explains how to play sound from deck 1 (left) as an example. 1 Set the positions of the knobs as follows: • • • • [EQ (HI/MID/LOW)] knobs: center position (12 o’clock) [CFX] knob: center position Channel fader: bottom position Crossfader: center position 2 Press the [PLAY/PAUSE ] button to play the track. 3 Move the channel fader to the top. 4 Tap on the main screen of djay. 5 Move the [MASTER VOLUME] slider on the [Settings] screen.
djay Monitoring with headphones To monitor sound with your headphones, you need to use the supplied split cable. Read more: Connecting an audio device (speaker) to the headphones jack of your iOS device (page 87) Also, you need to turn on [Split Output] in djay. Read more: Checking audio setup (page 91) Monitoring sound from a channel via headphones The following example explains how to monitor sound from deck 1 (left). 1 Press the Headphone [CUE] button on channel 1. 2 Tap on the main screen of djay.
djay Monitoring the master sound with headphones 1 Press the [MASTER CUE] button. 2 Tap on the main screen of djay. 3 Set [Split Output] to ON on the [Settings] screen. 4 Move the slider under [Split Output] on the [Settings] screen. Adjust the volume of the headphones monitoring sound until you have a level you’re happy with. Quitting the system 1 Quit djay. 2 Disconnect the USB cable to turn off the unit.
djay Advanced use (djay) Using the Performance Pads Using Hot Cues Playback can be moved to the Hot Cue point instantly. Setting and calling up a Hot Cue 1 If the track is playing or paused, press Performance Pad 5 to 8 to set the Hot Cue point. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 Press a Performance Pad you’ve set a Hot Cue for. Playback can be moved to the Hot Cue point instantly. • You can clear Hot Cue points by pressing a Performance Pad while holding the [SHIFT] button.
djay Using Beat Loop Press a Performance Pad while in Beat Loop mode to loop a set number of beats. The loop keeps playing after you remove your finger from the pad. 1 Press Performance Pad 1 to 4. The loop plays with the number of beats set on that pad. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1: Beat Loop 1 beat, 2: Beat Loop 2 beats, 3: Beat Loop 4 beats, 4: Beat Loop 8 beats 2 Press the same Performance Pad again. Loop playback is canceled and the rest of the track continues to play.
djay Using Transition FX You can easily mix like a professional DJ with effects and scratches, simply by using the crossfader. The following example explains how to transition from a track on deck 1 to a track on deck 2. 1 Set the positions of the knobs as follows: • • • • [EQ (HI/MID/LOW)] knobs: center position (12 o’clock) [CFX] knob: center position Channel fader: top position Crossfader: left position 2 Load tracks onto deck 1 and deck 2, then play both. You’ll hear the sound of the track on deck 1.
edjing Mix for iOS edjing Mix is a DJ performance app you can download from the App Store. • If you already have edjing Mix installed, update it to the latest version. System requirements iOS: iOS 12, 11, 10 • To check the latest information on system requirements, compatibility and supported operating systems, visit the Pioneer DJ support page below and click on the [DDJ-200] option in the [DJ CONTROLLER] section. pioneerdj.
edjing Mix for iOS Part names and functions (edjing Mix) Top panel 1 2 3 2 1 Deck sections (page 100) 2 Mixer section (page 102) 3 Bluetooth MIDI indicator (page 103) 99 En 1
edjing Mix for iOS Deck section You can control two decks with the unit. There are knobs and buttons on the left side to control deck 1 and on the right side to control deck 2. 1 6 2 3 7 4 5 1 Jog wheel Turn the top: ‘Scratches’ the track. Turn the outer section: Bends the pitch or ‘Pitch Bend’ (slows down or speeds up the track). [SHIFT] + turn the top: Fast forwards or fast reverses the track (turn clockwise or counter-clockwise). 2 Performance Pads You can use Performance Pads to trigger features.
edjing Mix for iOS Press another button while holding the [SHIFT] button to use a different feature assigned to the button. 4 CUE button Press: Sets, plays and calls up a cue point. • Press the button when the track is paused to set the cue point. • Press the button when the track is playing to return to the cue point and pause. (Back Cue) • Press the button and hold it after the track returns to the cue point and playback will continue until you release the button.
edjing Mix for iOS Mixer section 1 2 2 3 3 4 5 5 6 7 1 MASTER CUE button Press: Plays the master sound through your headphones when they’re connected to the supplied split cable, which is plugged into the headphones output of your iOS device. • Connect the headphones to the white plug of the split cable. Read more: Monitoring with headphones (page 113) 2 EQ (HI, MID, LOW) knobs Boosts or reduces the relevant frequency for the selected channel.
edjing Mix for iOS 4 Headphone CUE button Press: Plays the sound of the relevant channel (1 or 2) through your headphones when they’re connected to the supplied split cable, which is plugged into the headphones output of your iOS device. • Connect the headphones to the white plug of the split cable. Read more: Monitoring with headphones (page 113) 5 Channel fader Adjusts the volume of the sound for each channel. 6 TRANSITION FX button Press: Turns on Transition FX.
edjing Mix for iOS Rear panel 1 2 1 USB port Connects to a USB power adapter (not supplied) or mobile battery (not supplied) via the supplied USB cable. Also, you can connect to a USB port on your PC/Mac with the supplied USB cable to power the unit. • Use a USB power adapter or mobile battery with DC +5 V and 500 mA or more. • When powering the unit from a USB port on your PC/Mac, do not start rekordbox on your PC/Mac. • Use a mobile battery which does not have a power-saving function.
edjing Mix for iOS Connections (for iOS devices) Power comes through the USB port. You can connect to the USB port on your PC/Mac or connect a USB power adapter or mobile battery to power the unit. Use a USB power adapter or mobile battery with DC +5 V and 500 mA or more. Use a mobile battery which does not have a power-saving function. Use the USB cable supplied with this unit. Connect the cable correctly after checking the position of the port on this unit.
edjing Mix for iOS Connecting to the USB port Rear panel (1) USB cable (supplied), (2) PC/Mac*1, (3) USB power adapter (not supplied), (4) mobile battery (not supplied) *1 If you want to power the unit via the USB port on your PC/Mac, turn on your PC/Mac. *2 To maintain performance, use the supplied USB cable.
edjing Mix for iOS Connecting an audio device (speaker) to the headphones jack of your iOS device You can DJ with an iOS device and listen to your performance via its built-in speakers. However, if you use the supplied split cable, you can create an authentic DJ set-up with an external speaker(s) and headphones. Connection example 1 (if the iOS device has a headphones output) In this example, the master sound plays in stereo and there is no sound output to the headphones.
edjing Mix for iOS Connection example 2 (if the iOS device has a headphones output) In this example, the master sound and the headphones monitor sound both play in mono. Read more: Checking audio setup (page 111) (2) (1) (3) (4) (5) (1) Speaker with built-in amplifier, etc.*, (2) Headphones, (3) Plug for the speaker with built-in amplifier, etc. (black), (4) Plug for the headphones (white), (5) Split cable (supplied) * The audio cable is not supplied with this unit.
edjing Mix for iOS * The audio cable is not supplied with the unit. Connection example 4 (if the iOS device does not have a headphones output, such as iPhone Xs) In this example, the master sound and the headphones monitor sound both play in mono. Read more: Checking audio setup (page 111) (2) (1) (3) (4) (6) (5) (1) Speaker with built-in amplifier, etc.*, (2) Headphones, (3) Plug for the speaker with built-in amplifier, etc.
edjing Mix for iOS Basic use (edjing Mix) Starting edjing Mix and connecting it to the unit 1 Tap on your iOS device to start edjing Mix. 2 Tap on the main screen of edjing Mix. The [Settings] screen is displayed. 3 Tap [Connect the DDJ-200]. 4 Tap [DDJ-200]. The unit connects to your iOS device via Bluetooth. When the connection is complete, the light of the Bluetooth MIDI indicator changes from being lit to flashing.
edjing Mix for iOS Checking audio setup 1 Tap on the main screen of edjing Mix. 2 Tap [Audio settings] on the [Settings] screen. To play both master sound and headphones monitor sound via the supplied split cable, turn on [Split audio output]. To play the master sound via your iOS device’s built-in speaker, or to play it in stereo via a speaker with a built-in amplifier connected to your iOS device, without using the split cable, turn off [Split audio output].
edjing Mix for iOS 2 Tap the track you want to load. This loads the track onto the deck. Playing a track This section explains how to play sound from deck 1 (left) as an example. 1 Set the positions of the knobs as follows: • • • • [EQ (HI/MID/LOW)] knobs: center position (12 o’clock) [CFX] knob: center position Channel fader: bottom position Crossfader: center position 2 Press the [PLAY/PAUSE ] button to play the track. 3 Move the channel fader to the top. 4 Adjust the volume on your iOS device.
edjing Mix for iOS Monitoring with headphones To monitor sound with your headphones, you need to use the supplied split cable. Read more: Connecting an audio device (speaker) to the headphones jack of your iOS device (page 107) Also, you need to turn on [Split audio output] in edjing Mix. Read more: Checking audio setup (page 111) Monitoring sound from a channel via headphones The following example explains how to monitor sound from deck 1 (left). 1 Press the Headphone [CUE] button on channel 1.
edjing Mix for iOS Monitoring the master sound with headphones 1 Press the [MASTER CUE] button. 2 Tap on the main screen of edjing Mix. 3 Tap [Audio settings] on the [Settings] screen. 4 Tap [Pre-cueing] on the [Audio settings] screen. 5 Move the slider under [Volume] on the [Pre-cueing] screen. Adjust the volume of the headphones monitoring sound until you have a level you’re happy with. Quitting the system 1 Quit edjing Mix. 2 Disconnect the USB cable to turn off the unit.
edjing Mix for iOS Advanced use (edjing Mix) Using the Performance Pads Using Hot Cues Playback can be moved to the Hot Cue point instantly. Setting and calling up a Hot Cue 1 If the track is playing or paused, press a Performance Pad to set the Hot Cue point. The Hot Cue points are set to Performance Pads as follows: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1: Hot Cue A, 2: Hot Cue B, 3: Hot Cue C, 4: Hot Cue D, 5: Hot Cue E, 6: Hot Cue F, 7: Hot Cue G, 8: Hot Cue H 2 Press a Performance Pad you’ve set a Hot Cue for.
edjing Mix for iOS Using Transition FX You can easily mix like a professional DJ with effects and scratches, simply by using the crossfader. The following example explains how to transition from a track on deck 1 to a track on deck 2. 1 Set the positions of the knobs as follows: • • • • [EQ (HI/MID/LOW)] knobs: center position (12 o’clock) [CFX] knob: center position Channel fader: top position Crossfader: left position 2 Load tracks onto deck 1 and deck 2, then play both.
edjing Mix for Android edjing Mix is a DJ performance app you can download from the Google Play. • If you already have edjing Mix installed, update it to the latest version. System requirements Compatible OS: Android 6.
edjing Mix for Android Part names and functions (edjing Mix) Top panel 1 2 3 2 1 Deck sections (page 119) 2 Mixer section (page 121) 3 Bluetooth MIDI indicator (page 122) 118 En 1
edjing Mix for Android Deck section You can control two decks with the unit. There are knobs and buttons on the left side to control deck 1 and on the right side to control deck 2. 1 6 2 3 7 4 5 1 Jog wheel Turn the top: ‘Scratches’ the track. Turn the outer section: Bends the pitch or ‘Pitch Bend’ (slows down or speeds up the track). [SHIFT] + turn the top: Fast forwards or fast reverses the track (turn clockwise or counter-clockwise).
edjing Mix for Android Press another button while holding the [SHIFT] button to use a different feature assigned to the button. 4 CUE button Press: Sets, plays and calls up a cue point. • Press the button when the track is paused to set the cue point. • Press the button when the track is playing to return to the cue point and pause. (Back Cue) • Press the button and hold it after the track returns to the cue point and playback will continue until you release the button.
edjing Mix for Android Mixer section 1 2 2 3 3 4 5 5 6 7 1 MASTER CUE button Press: Plays the master sound through your headphones when they’re connected to the supplied split cable, which is plugged into the headphones output of your Android device. • Connect the headphones to the white plug of the split cable. Read more: Monitoring with headphones (page 133) 2 EQ (HI, MID, LOW) knobs Boosts or reduces the relevant frequency for the selected channel.
edjing Mix for Android Plays the sound of the relevant channel (1 or 2) through your headphones when they’re connected to the supplied split cable, which is plugged into the headphones output of your Android device. • Connect the headphones to the white plug of the split cable. Read more: Monitoring with headphones (page 133) 5 Channel fader Adjusts the volume of the sound for each channel. 6 TRANSITION FX button Press: Turns on Transition FX.
edjing Mix for Android Rear panel 1 2 1 USB port Connects to a USB power adapter (not supplied) or mobile battery (not supplied) via the supplied USB cable. Also, you can connect to a USB port on your PC/Mac with the supplied USB cable to power the unit. • Use a USB power adapter or mobile battery with DC +5 V and 500 mA or more. • When powering the unit from a USB port on your PC/Mac, do not start rekordbox on your PC/Mac. • Use a mobile battery which does not have a power-saving function.
edjing Mix for Android Connections (for Android devices) Power comes through the USB port. You can connect to the USB port on your PC/Mac or connect a USB power adapter or mobile battery to power the unit. Use a USB power adapter or mobile battery with DC +5 V and 500 mA or more. Use a mobile battery which does not have a power-saving function. Use the USB cable supplied with this unit. Connect the cable correctly after checking the position of the port on this unit.
edjing Mix for Android Connecting to the USB port Rear panel (1) USB cable (supplied), (2) PC/Mac*1, (3) USB power adapter (not supplied), (4) mobile battery (not supplied) *1 If you want to power the unit via the USB port on your PC/Mac, turn on your PC/Mac. *2 To maintain performance, use the supplied USB cable.
edjing Mix for Android Connecting an audio device (speaker) to the headphones jack of your Android device You can DJ with an Android device and listen to your performance via its built-in speakers. However, if you use the supplied split cable, you can create an authentic DJ set-up with an external speaker(s) and headphones. Connection example 1 (if the Android device has a headphones output) In this example, the master sound plays in stereo and there is no sound output to the headphones.
edjing Mix for Android Connection example 2 (if the Android device has a headphones output) In this example, the master sound and the headphones monitor sound both play in mono. Read more: Checking audio setup (page 130) (2) (1) (3) (4) (5) (1) Speaker with built-in amplifier, etc.*, (2) Headphones, (3) Plug for the speaker with built-in amplifier, etc. (black), (4) Plug for the headphones (white), (5) Split cable (supplied) * The audio cable is not supplied with this unit.
edjing Mix for Android * The audio cable is not supplied with the unit. Connection example 4 (if the Android device does not have a headphones output) In this example, the master sound and the headphones monitor sound both play in mono. Read more: Checking audio setup (page 130) (2) (1) (3) (4) (6) (5) (1) Speaker with built-in amplifier, etc.*, (2) Headphones, (3) Plug for the speaker with built-in amplifier, etc.
edjing Mix for Android Basic use (edjing Mix) Starting edjing Mix and connecting it to the unit 1 Tap on your Android device to start edjing Mix. 2 Tap on the main screen of edjing Mix. The [Settings] screen is displayed. 3 Tap [Connect the DDJ-200]. 4 Tap [DDJ-200]. The unit connects to your Android device via Bluetooth. When the connection is complete, the light of the Bluetooth MIDI indicator changes from being lit to flashing.
edjing Mix for Android Checking audio setup 1 Tap on the main screen of edjing Mix. 2 Tap [Audio settings] on the [Settings] screen. To play both master sound and headphones monitor sound via the supplied split cable, turn on [Split audio output]. To play the master sound via your Android device’s built-in speaker, or to play it in stereo via a speaker with a built-in amplifier connected to your Android device, without using the split cable, turn off [Split audio output].
edjing Mix for Android Loading a song or audio track onto a deck 1 Tap at the top of the main screen of edjing Mix. This opens the browse screen. 2 Tap the track you want to load. This loads the track onto the deck.
edjing Mix for Android Playing a track This section explains how to play sound from deck 1 (left) as an example. 1 Set the positions of the knobs as follows: • • • • [EQ (HI/MID/LOW)] knobs: center position (12 o’clock) [CFX] knob: center position Channel fader: bottom position Crossfader: center position 2 Press the [PLAY/PAUSE ] button to play the track. 3 Move the channel fader to the top. 4 Adjust the volume on your Android device.
edjing Mix for Android Monitoring with headphones To monitor sound with your headphones, you need to use the supplied split cable. Read more: Connecting an audio device (speaker) to the headphones jack of your Android device (page 126) Also, you need to turn on [Split audio output] in edjing Mix. Read more: Checking audio setup (page 130) Monitoring sound from a channel via headphones The following example explains how to monitor sound from deck 1 (left). 1 Press the Headphone [CUE] button on channel 1.
edjing Mix for Android Monitoring the master sound with headphones 1 Press the [MASTER CUE] button. 2 Tap on the main screen of edjing Mix. 3 Tap [Audio settings] on the [Settings] screen. 4 Tap [Volume] under [Split audio output] on the [Audio settings] screen. 5 Move the [Volume] slider. Adjust the volume of the headphones monitoring sound until you have a level you’re happy with. 6 Tap [OK]. 7 Go to the [Settings] screen, then tap . Quitting the system 1 Quit edjing Mix.
edjing Mix for Android Advanced use (edjing Mix) Using the Performance Pads Using Hot Cues Playback can be moved to the Hot Cue point instantly. Setting and calling up a Hot Cue 1 If the track is playing or paused, press a Performance Pad to set the Hot Cue point.
edjing Mix for Android Using Transition FX You can easily mix like a professional DJ with effects and scratches, simply by using the crossfader. The following example explains how to transition from a track on deck 1 to a track on deck 2. 1 Set the positions of the knobs as follows: • • • • [EQ (HI/MID/LOW)] knobs: center position (12 o’clock) [CFX] knob: center position Channel fader: top position Crossfader: left position 2 Load tracks onto deck 1 and deck 2, then play both.
rekordbox • rekordbox rekordbox is comprehensive music management software designed for DJs. • rekordbox dj rekordbox dj is the professional performance application for rekordbox. You can use rekordbox dj by connecting the unit to your PC/Mac using the supplied USB cable. You don’t need to buy a rekordbox dj license key. To use rekordbox dj without connecting the unit, obtain a rekordbox dj license key via one of the methods below and enter it in the software. – Buy a rekordbox dj license key at rekordbox.
rekordbox Others USB port Your PC/Mac must have a USB 2.0 port to connect with the unit. Display resolution Resolution of 1280 × 768 or greater Internet connection You’ll need an internet connection to register your rekordbox user account and download the software. • Operation is not guaranteed on all PC/Mac models, even if the system requirements are met.
rekordbox Installing rekordbox Getting started with rekordbox If you’re using rekordbox for the first time, or if you’re currently using rekordbox Ver. 4.x or lower, download the latest version from rekordbox.com and install it in the following way. If you already have rekordbox Ver. 5.x installed, update to the latest version using the Update Manager which shows when you start rekordbox. • You are responsible for preparing your PC/Mac, network devices and other elements needed to connect to the internet.
rekordbox 3 Read the terms of the License Agreement carefully, then click [Agree] to continue. • If you do not agree to the contents of the License Agreement, click [Disagree] to cancel the installation. 4 When the screen for completing the installation appears, click [Close] to end the installation. Installing (Windows) Do not connect the unit to your PC using the USB cable until the installation is complete. • Log into your PC as administrator before starting the installation.
rekordbox 2 Double-click the unzipped software file and start the installer. 3 Read the terms of the License Agreement carefully and if you agree, select [Agree], then click [Next]. • If you do not agree to the contents of the license agreement, click [Cancel] to cancel the installation. • After specifying the destination, the installation will start. When the installation is finished, a completion message will be displayed. 4 Click [Finish] to complete the installation. Installation is completed.
rekordbox Part names and functions (rekordbox) Top panel 1 2 3 2 1 Deck sections (page 143) 2 Mixer section (page 145) 3 Bluetooth MIDI indicator (page 147) 142 En 1
rekordbox Deck section You can control two decks with the unit. There are knobs and buttons on the left side to control deck 1 and on the right side to control deck 2. 1 6 2 3 7 4 5 1 Jog wheel Turn the top when VINYL mode is on: ‘Scratches’ the track. Turn the outer section or turn the top when VINYL mode is off: Bends the pitch or ‘Pitch Bend’ (slows down or speeds up the track). • You can turn VINYL mode on and off using shortcut keys in rekordbox dj.
rekordbox 3 SHIFT button Press another button while holding the [SHIFT] button to use a different feature assigned to the button. 4 CUE button Press: Sets, plays and calls up a cue point. • Press the button when the track is paused to set the cue point. • Press the button when the track is playing to return to the cue point and pause. (Back Cue) • Press the button and hold it after the track returns to the cue point and playback will continue until you release the button.
rekordbox Mixer section 1 2 2 3 3 4 5 5 6 7 1 MASTER CUE button Press: Plays the master sound through your headphones when they’re connected to the supplied split cable, which is plugged into the headphones output of your PC/Mac. • Connect your headphones to the white plug of the split cable. Read more: Monitoring with headphones (page 156) [SHIFT] + press: Change the panel of rekordbox dj.
rekordbox When the knob is set to the center position, the sound is unchanged. For rekordbox, Filter is set as the default. Turn counterclockwise: A cut-off frequency for the low-pass filter decreases gradually. Turn clockwise: A cut-off frequency for the high-pass filter increases gradually. 4 Headphone CUE button Press: Plays the sound of the relevant channel through your headphones when they’re connected to the supplied split cable, which is plugged into the headphones output of your PC/Mac.
rekordbox Bluetooth MIDI indicator Flashes: The smartphone is not connected via Bluetooth. Lights up: The smartphone is connected via Bluetooth. Turns off: This unit has recognized the connection with rekordbox via the USB cable. • When using rekordbox dj, connect your PC/Mac to the unit via the supplied USB cable (see page 151). Do not connect your PC/Mac or smartphone to the unit via Bluetooth.
rekordbox Rear panel 1 2 1 USB port Connects to a PC/Mac. • Connect this unit directly to your PC/Mac using the supplied USB cable. • A USB hub can’t be used. • If your PC/Mac has only a USB Type-C port, you’ll need to use a USB TypeC male to USB-A female cable. 2 Kensington security slot Connect a cable lock for security.
rekordbox Connections (for PC/Mac) Power is supplied by via USB bus power. You can use the unit with a single connection to your PC/Mac. Connect the cable correctly after checking the position of the port on this unit. • Connect the unit and your PC/Mac directly using the supplied USB cable. • A USB hub can’t be used. • Once connected with this unit, connect your PC/Mac to an AC power supply.
rekordbox Connecting an audio device (speaker) to the headphones jack of your PC/Mac You can DJ and listen to your performance via the built-in speakers of your PC/Mac. However, if you use the supplied split cable, you can create an authentic DJ set-up with an external speaker(s) and headphones. Connection example 1 In this example, the master sound plays in stereo and there is no sound output to the headphones. Read more: Checking audio setup (page 154) (1) (2) (1) Speaker with built-in amplifier, etc.
rekordbox Read more: Checking audio setup (page 154) (2) (1) (6) (3) (4) (5) (1) Speaker with built-in amplifier, etc.*, (2) Headphones, (3) Plug for the speaker with built-in amplifier, etc. (black), (4) Plug for headphones (white), (5) Split cable (supplied), (6) PC/Mac * The audio cable is not supplied with the unit. Connecting your PC/Mac to the unit 1 Connect your PC/Mac to the unit via the USB cable. Make a direct connection with the supplied USB cable for optimum performance.
rekordbox 2 Turn on your PC/Mac. 3 Turn on the device(s) (speakers with built-in amplifier, etc.) connected to your PC/Mac.
rekordbox Basic use (rekordbox dj) Starting rekordbox You need to register an account to use rekordbox. For details about account registration, click [Manual] under [Support] on the rekordbox website, then read: rekordbox Introduction. rekordbox.com For Mac In Finder, open the [Applications] folder, then double-click the [rekordbox 5] > [rekordbox.app] icon. For Windows 10 In the [Start] menu, click the [rekordbox] icon under [Pioneer]. For Windows 8.1 In [Apps view], click the [rekordbox] icon.
rekordbox Checking audio setup • To output the master sound and headphones monitor sound using the supplied split cable, turn on the [MONO SPLIT ON/OFF] button at the top right of the rekordbox dj screen.
rekordbox Playing a track This section explains how to play sound from deck 1 (left) as an example. 1 Set the positions of the knobs as follows: • • • • [EQ (HI/MID/LOW)] knobs: center position (12 o’clock) [CFX] knob: center position Channel fader: bottom position Crossfader: center position 2 Press the [PLAY/PAUSE ] button to play the track. 3 Move the channel fader to the top. 4 Adjust the volume on your PC/Mac.
rekordbox Monitoring with headphones To monitor sound with your headphones, you need to use the supplied split cable. Read more: Connecting an audio device (speaker) to the headphones jack of your PC/Mac (page 150) Also, you need to turn on the [MONO SPLIT ON/OFF] button in rekordbox dj. Read more: Checking audio setup (page 154) Monitoring sound from a channel via headphones The following example explains how to monitor sound from deck 1 (left).
rekordbox Monitoring the master sound with the headphones 1 Mark the [MIXER] check box at the top of the rekordbox dj screen. The [MIXER] panel is displayed. 2 Press the [MASTER CUE] button. 3 Adjust the [HEADPHONES LEVEL] knob on the [MIXER] panel to adjust the volume for monitoring with headphones. Quitting the system 1 Quit rekordbox. 2 Disconnect the USB cable to turn off the unit.
rekordbox Advanced use (rekordbox dj) Using the Performance Pads Using Hot Cues You can start playback instantly from the position where a Hot Cue is set. Beat Loops can also be set and called up instantly. • Up to 16 Hot Cue points can be set and saved for each track in rekordbox dj. On the unit, up to 8 hot cue points can be set and saved per track. Setting and calling up a Hot Cue 1 Click [HOT CUE] at the bottom of the rekordbox dj screen to enter [HOT CUE] mode.
rekordbox • You can clear Hot Cue points by pressing a Performance Pad while holding the [SHIFT] button. Setting and calling up Beat Loop 1 Click [BEAT LOOP] at the bottom of the rekordbox dj screen to enter [BEAT LOOP] mode. 2 Press a Performance Pad during playback. Loop playback starts with the number of beats set on the pad you pressed. Read more: Using Beat Loop (page 160) 3 Click [HOT CUE] at the bottom of the rekordbox dj screen to enter [HOT CUE] mode.
rekordbox Using Beat Loop Press a Performance Pad while in Beat Loop mode to loop a set number of beats. The loop keeps playing after you remove your finger from the pad. 1 Click [BEAT LOOP] at the bottom of the rekordbox dj screen to enter [BEAT LOOP] mode.
rekordbox Using Pad FX You can add a wide range of effects to your performances simply by pressing and releasing the Performance Pads. 1 Click [PAD FX 1] at the bottom of the rekordbox dj screen to enter [PAD FX 1] mode. Effects are set to Performance Pads as follows. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1: Effect A, 2: Effect B, 3: Effect C, 4: Effect D, 5: Effect E, 6: Effect F, 7: Effect G, 8: Effect H 2 Press and hold down a Performance Pad. The effect turns on.
rekordbox 2 Press the Performance Pad that has a Release FX assigned to it. The effect turns off, and the Release FX is added. Using the Sampler You can use the Performance Pads to play tracks or sounds assigned to the Sampler slots. Preparing to use the Sampler Mark the [SAMPLER] check box at the top of the rekordbox dj screen. • The [SAMPLER] panel is displayed. Loading a track into a Sampler slot 1 Click [SAMPLER] at the bottom of the rekordbox dj screen to enter [SAMPLER] mode.
rekordbox Playing Sampler tracks with Performance Pads 1 Click [SAMPLER] at the bottom of the rekordbox dj screen to enter [SAMPLER] mode. 2 Click the button at the right of [BANK] on the [SAMPLER] panel to change the Sampler bank. 3 Turn [GAIN] on the [SAMPLER] panel to adjust the Sampler volume. 4 Press a Performance Pad. The track or sound assigned to the relevant slot is played. • Sampler slots are set to Performance Pads as follows.
rekordbox 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. 2 While holding the [SHIFT] button, move the channel fader from the bottom to the top. Playback starts from the cue point. • If you move the channel fader back to the bottom while holding the [SHIFT] button during playback, the track instantly jumps back to the cue point and playback pauses.
rekordbox Analyzing tracks Track analysis starts when you drag and drop a music file, or a folder containing music files, to the Track List in rekordbox. • If a track is loaded to a deck before analysis is complete, it may take some time to display BPM and waveform. • Depending on the number of tracks, analysis may take some time. Recording rekordbox has a Recording feature that can record mixed sound. For detailed instructions on recording, see: “rekordbox Operating Instructions.
rekordbox Changing the settings in rekordbox dj You can change the settings of the unit in rekordbox dj. Changing the Demo mode setting In normal conditions, if you don’t use any of the features for a specified amount of time, the unit will enter Demo mode. The amount of time can be set to 1 minute, 5 minutes or 10 minutes. Demo mode can also be turned off. • By default, Demo mode starts when you don’t use any features for 10 minutes.
rekordbox Changing the Back Spin Length setting When using the unit’s jog wheel to perform a Back Spin, you can make the Back Spin longer than the amount you rotate the jog wheel. The Back Spin length can be set to [Short], [Normal] or [Long]. 1 Click on the rekordbox dj screen. 2 Select [Controller] on the [Preferences] screen, then select the [Deck] tab. 3 Set the Back Spin length on [Back Spin Length]. • If the unit is not connected via the USB cable, the unit’s settings won’t be displayed.
Settings on the unit Changing the Demo mode setting in Utilities mode You can change the Demo mode setting in Utilities mode of the unit. • The Demo mode setting is also available on WeDJ and rekordbox dj. Read more: Changing the settings in WeDJ for iPhone (page 39) Read more: Changing the settings in WeDJ for Android (page 76) Read more: Changing the settings in rekordbox dj (page 166) If you launch Utilities mode while a DJ application is open, the set status may not display properly.
Settings on the unit Press the Performance Pads on deck 1 (left) to change the Demo mode setting. The set value is indicated by which pad is lit. 1: Demo mode is switched off. 2: Demo mode starts when you don’t use the unit for 1 minute. 3: Demo mode starts when you don’t use the unit for 5 minutes. 4: Demo mode starts when you don’t use the unit for 10 minutes. • After changing the setting, the setting is saved. While saving the setting, the bottom row of Performance Pads on the left deck flashes.
Settings on the unit Changing the BLUETOOTH® MIDI device name Before you potentially use other units, you can set the unit to be identified by your smartphone. You can change the Bluetooth MIDI device name displayed for the Bluetooth connection between the unit and your smartphone. • The Bluetooth MIDI device name setting can’t be saved. 1 Disconnect the USB cable from the device supplying power to the unit (USB power adapter, PC/Mac, etc.).
Settings on the unit 3 Connect WeDJ for iPhone to the unit.
Additional information Troubleshooting If you think something is wrong with the unit, check the information below and refer to the [FAQ] for the DDJ-200 on the Pioneer DJ website. pioneerdj.com/support/ Additionally, check [Support] > [FAQ] on rekordbox.com. Sometimes, the problem may be caused by another component. Inspect the other components and electrical appliances you’re using and refer to their manuals and FAQ if necessary.
Additional information Power The unit does not power up. • When using WeDJ for iPhone, see: page 13, 85, 105. • When using an Android device, see: page 48, 124. • When using rekordbox on a PC/Mac, see: Connections (for PC/Mac) (page 149). The unit powers down arbitrarily. • Use a mobile battery which does not have a power-saving function. The mobile battery should be DC +5 V and 500 mA or more.
Additional information Connection The unit is not recognized by a smartphone. • When using an iOS device, see: Starting WeDJ for iPhone and connecting it to the unit (page 18), Starting djay and connecting it to the unit (page 90), Starting edjing Mix and connecting it to the unit (page 110). • When using an Android device, see: Starting WeDJ for Android and connecting it to the unit (page 53), Starting edjing Mix and connecting it to the unit (page 129).
Additional information The volume is low for the headphones, or speaker with built-in amplifier, etc. connected to the headphones jack of your smartphone. • Adjust the volume on your smartphone. • Check the external input setting and volume on the powered amplifier or speaker with built-in amplifier, etc. • Check your smartphone is correctly connected to the headphones/ speaker with built-in amplifier, etc. If you’re using a mono cable and sound is not output, use a stereo cable.
Additional information rekordbox dj rekordbox dj becomes unstable. • Update the rekordbox to the latest version. See: Installing rekordbox (page 139). • 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.
Additional information Others The jog wheel doesn’t respond to touch. • An electrostatic system is used for touch detection in the jog wheels of the unit. If the jog wheel is dirty or you have hand cream on your hands, the jog wheel might not detect touch properly. When cleaning the jog wheel, dry-wipe it with a soft cloth.
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 need to set MIDI details in the DJ application.) • For details, see your DJ application’s user guide. About MIDI messages For details on this unit’s MIDI messages, see: “List of MIDI Messages”.
Additional information About trademarks and registered trademarks • Pioneer DJ is a trademark of PIONEER CORPORATION and is used under license. • rekordboxTM and WeDJ are trademarks or registered trademarks of Pioneer DJ Corporation. • iPhone, iPod touch, Mac, macOS, Lightning and Finder are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. • App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. • iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. in the U.
Additional information This product has been licensed for nonprofit use. This product has not been licensed for commercial purposes (for profit-making use), such as broadcasting (terrestrial, satellite, cable or other types of broadcasting), streaming on the Internet, Intranet (a corporate network) or other types of networks or distributing of electronic information (online digital music distribution service). You need to acquire the corresponding licenses for such uses. For details, refer to http://www.
Additional information Cautions on copyrights rekordbox and WeDJ restrict playback and duplication of copyrightprotected music contents. • When coded data, etc., for protecting the copyright is embedded in the music contents, it may not be possible to operate the program normally. • When rekordbox and WeDJ detect that coded data, etc., for protecting the copyright is embedded in the music contents, processing (playback, reading, etc.) may stop.
