Operating Instructions DJ Controller DDJ- 800 pioneerdj.com/support/ rekordbox.com For FAQs and other support information for this product, visit the above site.
How to read this manual ! Thank you for purchasing this Pioneer DJ product. Be sure to read this manual and the “Operating Instructions (Quick Start Guide)” included with the unit. Both documents include important information that you should understand before using this product. ! In this manual, names of buttons and terminals indicated on the unit, names of menus in the PC/Mac screen, etc., are indicated within square brackets ([ ]). (e.g.
Contents Before start Accessories.........................................................................................................5 Viewing Introduction / Operating Instructions of rekordbox................................6 rekordbox............................................................................................................6 Installing rekordbox.............................................................................................
Changing the settings Changing the settings with the unit...................................................................83 Changing the settings with rekordbox...............................................................84 Setting utility software.......................................................................................91 Additional information Troubleshooting................................................................................................94 Liquid crystal display.......
Before start Accessories ! AC adapter ! Power cord ! USB cable ! Warranty (for some regions) ! Operating Instructions (Quick Start Guide) ! rekordbox dj license key card 1 Products for Europe only. (The corresponding information is provided on the back cover of the “Operating Instructions (Quick Start Guide)” for Japan, and on the last page of the English and French versions of the “Operating Instructions (Quick Start Guide)” for the North American region.) 2 For the latest information, see the site below.
Before start Viewing Introduction / Operating Instructions of rekordbox ! For setting up rekordbox, see Introduction. ! For using Collection, EXPORT mode and PERFORMANCE mode, see Operating Instructions. 1 Launch a web browser on your PC/Mac and access the following site. rekordbox.com 2 Click [Manual] under [Support]. 3 Click the required language of rekordbox Introduction or rekordbox Operating Instructions.
Before start Operating environment Supported operating systems CPU and required memory Mac: Intel macOS Mojave 10.14 macOS High Sierra 10.13 macOS Sierra 10.12 processor Core™ i7, i5, i3 4 GB or more of RAM (latest update) Windows: Windows Windows Windows Intel 10 8.1 7 processor Core™ i7, i5, i3 4 GB or more of RAM 32-bit version or 64-bit version (latest service pack) Others USB port A USB 2.0 port is required to connect the PC/Mac with this unit.
Before start Installing rekordbox Preparing rekordbox Install the software by following the procedure below when you use rekordbox for the first time or if you are using rekordbox 4.x or an earlier version. If rekordbox Ver.5.x is already installed, update rekordbox to the latest version using Update Manager which is shown when starting rekordbox. ! The user is responsible for preparing a PC/Mac, network devices, and other elements of the Internet usage environment required for a connection to the Internet.
Before start 3 Read the license agreement, and select [Agree] if you agree to the terms. ! If you do not agree to the contents of the license agreement, click [Disagree] to cancel the installation. 4 If the installation completion screen appears, click [Close] to close the rekordbox installer. Installation (for Windows) Do not connect this unit and the PC until installation is completed. ! Log on as the user which was set as the PC’s administrator before installation.
Before start 3 Read the license agreement, select [Agree] if you agree to the terms, and click [Next]. ! If you do not agree to the license agreement, click [Cancel] to cancel the installation. After the installation destination is specified, the installation starts. When the installation is completed, an installation successful message appears. 4 Click [Finish] to close the rekordbox installer. The installation is completed.
Part names and functions Top panel of the unit 1 Browser section 2 Deck sections 3 Mixer section 11
Part names and functions Browser section 2 3 4 1 LOAD button Press: The selected tracks are loaded to the respective decks. Press twice: Loads the track loaded in the deck not being operated to the deck on the operation side. The playback position is also loaded in the same state. (Instant Doubles) 2 BACK button Press: Moves the cursor between the tree view and track list each time the button is pressed. Also, if the cursor is on a folder, closes that folder.
Part names and functions 3 Rotary selector Rotate: Moves the selection cursor in rekordbox dj. [SHIFT] + Rotate: Zooms in/out the enlarged waveform of rekordbox dj. Rotate to the right to enlarge the waveform, and rotate to the left to reduce. Press: Moves the cursor between the tree view and track list each time you press the button. Also, if the cursor is on a folder, opens that folder. ! If the playlist palette is displayed, the cursor can be moved among the tree view, the track list, and the playlist.
Part names and functions Deck sections This section is used to control the four decks. The buttons and controls for operating decks 1 and 3 are located on the left side of the controller, and those for operating decks 2 and 4 are located on the right side of the controller. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 s 9 r a q b p c d o n f g h i e m l k j 1 LOOP IN/4 BEAT (IN ADJUST) button Press: Sets a loop in point. Press during loop playback: The loop in point can be fine-adjusted using the jog dial.
Part names and functions 2 LOOP OUT (OUT ADJUST) button Press: Sets a loop out point and starts loop playback. Press during loop playback: The loop out point can be fine-adjusted using the jog dial. 3 RELOOP/EXIT button Press: Returns to the last set loop in point and resumes loop playback. Press during loop playback: Cancels loop playback. [SHIFT] + Press: Switches the loop saved in the track between active and non-active.
Part names and functions 5 CUE/LOOP CALL, c (LOOP 1/2X) button Press: Select and call a cue point or loop point stored in a track. Press during loop playback: Halves the loop playback length. ! Even if you press the button, the length of the loop will not change while playback is paused at a loop in point. 6 CUE/LOOP CALL, d (LOOP 2X) button Press: Select and call a cue point or loop point stored in a track. Press during loop playback: Doubles the loop playback length.
Part names and functions a BEAT SYNC button Press: Automatically synchronizes with the tempos (pitches) and beat grids of the deck set as the master for synchronization. [SHIFT] + Press: Sets the deck whose button is pressed as the master deck for synchronization. b KEY SYNC button Shifts the key of the track that's played on the deck to the same key as the target track, to a dominant key (5 degrees higher), or to a subdominant key (4 degrees higher).
Part names and functions f HOT CUE mode button Press: Sets hot cue mode. = Using hot cues (p.47) [SHIFT] + Press: Sets keyboard mode. = Using the keyboard mode (p.53) g PAD FX1 mode button Press: Sets pad FX mode 1. = Using the pad FX (p.48) [SHIFT] + Press: Sets pad FX mode 2. = Using the pad FX (p.48) h BEAT JUMP mode button Press: Sets beat jump mode. = Using beat jump (p.50) [SHIFT] + Press: Sets beat loop mode. = Using beat loops(p.54) i SAMPLER mode button Press: Sets sampler mode.
Part names and functions j PAGE c, d button Press: Switches the page of the pad in each pad mode. = Using the performance pads (p.47) [SHIFT] + Press: Switches the sampler bank. k Performance pads Achieves various performances. = Using the performance pads (p.47) l PLAY/PAUSE f button Plays or pauses the track. m CUE button Sets, calls, and plays cue points. ! To set a cue point, press the [CUE] button while the track is paused.
Part names and functions o SHIFT button You can access an alternative function when operating a button while holding down the [SHIFT] button. Press twice: Press this button when changing the display between the INFO screen and ARTWORK screen. = ARTWORK screen (p.25) p Jog dial display section = Jog dial display section (p.22) q Jog dial Turn on VINYL mode and spin the top of the jog dial: Scratching.
Part names and functions s SLIP REVERSE button Press: Plays a track in the reverse direction while this button is pressed, and resumes normal playback when the button is released. ! Normal playback continues in the background of the reverse playback. If the button is released, normal playback resumes from the current point playing in the background. ! Slip reverse play is automatically canceled after 8 beats and normal playback resumes even if the [SLIP REVERSE] button is kept pressed.
Part names and functions Jog dial display section INFO screen When a track from rekordbox is loaded, the following information is displayed on the jog dial display section. 1 2 8 9 a 3 4 b c d 5 6 7 e f g h 1 Deck number The number of the deck currently being operated lights up. 2 Artwork Displays the artwork of the track loaded in rekordbox dj. You can change whether to display or hide the artwork in [Preferences] of rekordbox. = Changing the settings with rekordbox (p.
Part names and functions 5 CUE SCOPE Indicates the cue points, loop points, and hot cue points set from 4 bars before to 16 bars after the current playback position. When cue/loop point is set/called, markers are indicated for 4 bars from the set/called the point. You can change whether to display or hide the CUE SCOPE in [Preferences] of rekordbox. = Changing the settings with rekordbox (p.84) 6 Deck status The current status of the deck is indicated by the background color.
Part names and functions c Cue/loop/hot cue points set in the loaded track Displays the cue points, loop points, and hot cue points set in the loaded track. d Playback position Displays the current playback position. e Time (minutes, seconds) Displays the remaining time or elapsed time. You can change the displayed information in [Preferences] of rekordbox. = Changing the settings with rekordbox (p.84) ! The number of loop beats (loop length) is displayed during loop playback.
Part names and functions ARTWORK screen The following information is displayed on the jog dial display section. 1 2 5 3 6 4 1 Deck number The number of the deck currently being operated lights up. 2 Playback status Displays the current playback position. Rotates during playback, and stops when paused. 3 Artwork Displays the artwork of the track loaded in rekordbox dj. 4 SYNC Lights up when [BEAT SYNC] is turned on. 5 Cue point Displays the position of the set and called cue point.
Part names and functions Mixer section 1 2 3 4 56 74 8 q 9 p r s s r a o b c t n d u m e l f k g h i j 1 MIC ON, OFF selector switch Turns the microphone on and off. = Using a microphone (p.77) 2 Microphone indicator = Using a microphone (p.
Part names and functions 3 PHONO/LINE, DECK3, DECK1 selector switch Selects the input source for each channel from the components connected to this unit. ! [DECK1], [DECK3]: Select this to use the track loaded in a deck of rekordbox dj. ! [PHONO/LINE]: Select this to use a phono level (for MM cartridges) output device (analog player, etc.) or a line level output device (DJ player, etc.) connected to the [LINE/PHONO] input terminals. = Using external inputs (p.
Part names and functions a BOOTH LEVEL control Adjusts the level of sound output to the booth channel. b Effect section display Displays the effect name, BPM, effect parameter, etc. c BEAT c, d buttons Press: Set the beat fraction to synchronize the effect sound with. Press [SHIFT] + [BEAT c]: Sets the mode for automatically measuring the BPM from the input audio signal. Press [SHIFT] + [BEAT d]: Sets the mode for inputting the BPM manually. d BEAT FX SELECT control Sets the BEAT FX type.
Part names and functions h Headphones CUE button Press: Outputs the sound of the channel for which this button is pressed to the headphones. [SHIFT] + Press: The tempo for each deck can be set by tapping this button. (Tap function) i Channel fader Adjusts the level of sound output from each channel. j Crossfader Outputs the sound of the channels assigned to the left and right sides of the crossfader. k HEADPHONES LEVEL control Adjusts the level of sound output to the headphones.
Part names and functions q MIC 1 LEVEL control Adjusts the level of sound output from the [MIC 1] channel. r EQ (HI, MID, LOW) control Boosts or cuts frequencies for the different channels. s Channel level indicator Displays the sound level of each channel before it passes through the channel faders. t SAMPLER LEVEL control Adjusts the sound level of the sampler. u COLOR control Changes the parameters of the SOUND COLOR FX of the different channels.
Part names and functions Rear panel Top panel 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 87 a b cad e f g 1 DC cord hook Hook for the AC adapter power cord. ! If the AC adapter is disconnected during playback, the sound will be interrupted. 2 DC IN terminal Connect to a power outlet using the included AC adapter (with the included power cord connected). ! Connect the AC adapter after all the connections between devices are completed. ! Use the included AC adapter.
Part names and functions 6 MASTER 1 output terminals Connect a powered speaker, a power amp, etc. ! Compatible with XLR connector type balanced outputs. Be sure to use these as balanced outputs. ! Be careful not to accidentally insert the power cord of another unit. ! Do not connect a terminal that can supply phantom power. 7 LINE/PHONO input terminals Connect a phono level (for MM cartridges) output device (analog player, etc.) or a line level output device (DJ player, etc.).
Part names and functions b MIC 1 input terminal Connect a microphone. ! Only an XLR connector can be used. c MIC 2 input terminal Connect a microphone. ! Only phone plugs (Ø 6.3 mm) can be used. d AUX gain selector switch Switches the AUX input gain depending on the connected device. e AUX input terminals Connect to a DJ player or line level output device or a portable player. f USB terminal Connect to a PC/Mac.
Basic operation ! Connect the power cord to a power outlet after all the connections are completed. Turn off this unit and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet before connecting components or changing the connections. Refer to the operating instructions for the components to be connected. ! Be sure to use the included power cord and AC adapter. ! Be sure to use the USB cable included with this product or one that conforms to USB 2.0. ! A USB hub cannot be used.
Basic operation *1 When connecting an analog player, select the [LINE/PHONO] switch beside the terminals to [PHONO]. *2 When connecting a DJ player, select the [LINE/PHONO] switch beside the terminals to [LINE]. Cord hook % Hooking the AC adapter power cord onto the cord hook Fasten the AC adapter power cord into place by hooking it onto the cord hook. This prevents the power cord from being accidentally pulled and causing the plug to get disconnected from the terminal.
Basic operation Connecting output terminals Rear panel Power amplifier (for booth monitor), powered speakers, etc. Power amplifier, powered speakers, etc. R L Component, amplifier, powered speaker, etc. Front panel Headphones ! Be sure to use the [MASTER 1] output terminals for a balanced output. If they are connected to an unbalanced input (such as RCA) using an XLR to RCA converter cable (or converter adapter), etc., the sound quality may be lowered or noise may occur.
Basic operation ! Be careful not to accidentally insert the power cord plug of another unit into a [MASTER 1] output terminals. Do not connect terminals capable of supplying phantom power to the [MASTER 1] output terminals. ! Be sure to use the [BOOTH] output terminals for a balanced output. If they are connected to an unbalanced input (such as an RCA or TS terminal) with an TRS to RCA converter cable (or converter adapter), TS cable, etc., the sound quality may be lowered or noise may occur.
Basic operation 3 Connect this unit and your PC/Mac with a USB cable. USB cable (included) 4 Turn on the power of the PC/Mac. 5 Connect the AC adapter. AC adapter (included) Power cord 㸦included㸧 To power outlet 6 Press the [u] switch on the rear panel of this unit to turn this unit on. This unit turns on.
Basic operation ! For Windows The [Installing device driver software] message may appear when this unit is first connected to the PC or when it is connected to a different USB port on the PC. Wait a while until the [Your devices are ready for use] message appears. 7 Turn on the devices connected to the output terminals (powered speakers, power amplifier, components, etc.). ! If a microphone, DJ player or other external device is connected to the input terminals, turn on the connected device.
Basic operation Checking audio settings Check that the [Audio] settings in [Preferences] of rekordbox are set as follows.
Basic operation Adding track files to [Collection] A list of track files managed by rekordbox is displayed on the [Collection] screen. Registering the track files on the PC/Mac as the track collection of rekordbox and then analyzing them enables those tracks to be used with rekordbox. 1 Click [Collection] in the tree view. A list of the tracks registered in [Collection] is displayed.
Basic operation Play tracks The following describes the procedure for outputting the sound of deck 1 (left side) as an example.
Basic operation 8 HEADPHONES LEVEL control 9 Channel fader a Crossfader b MASTER LEVEL control 1 Set the positions of the controls, etc., as shown below. Names of controls, etc. Operation PHONO/LINE, DECK3, DECK1 selector switch [DECK1] position TRIM control Turn it fully counterclockwise. EQ (HI, MID, LOW) control Center position COLOR control Center position Channel fader Move it downward. MASTER LEVEL control Turn it fully counterclockwise.
Basic operation 5 Turn the [MASTER LEVEL] control to adjust the audio level of the speakers. Adjust the level of the sound output from the [MASTER 1] and [MASTER 2] output terminals to an appropriate level. ! To output sound from the speakers of the PC/Mac, adjust not the [MASTER LEVEL] control but the volume of the speakers of the PC/Mac. Monitoring channel audio with headphones Set the positions of the controls, etc., as shown below. Names of controls, etc.
Advanced operation Using 4 beat loops % Press the [LOOP IN/4 BEAT] button for over 1 second during playback. A loop extending 4 beats from the point at which the button was pressed starts automatically and loop playback begins. ! When the quantize function is on, there may be a slight delay in operation of this function to synchronize the beat. Canceling loop playback % Press the [RELOOP/EXIT] button. Playback continues beyond the loop-out point without returning to the loop-in point.
Advanced operation Halving a loop % Press the [CUE/LOOP CALL, c (LOOP 1/2X)] button during loop playback. The length of loop playback is reduced to half each time this button is pressed. ! The length of a loop can be reduced to half even during 4-beat loop playback. Doubling a loop % Press the [CUE/LOOP CALL, d (LOOP 2X)] button during loop playback. Each time the button is pressed, the length of the loop playback is doubled. ! The length of the loop can be doubled even during 4 beat loop playback.
Advanced operation Using the performance pads Using hot cues You can start playback from the position where a hot cue is set. In addition to hot cues, loops can be set to call out a playback point. ! Up to 16 hot cue points can be set and stored in one track. Setting and calling out a hot cue 1 Press the [HOT CUE] mode button. This unit enters hot cue mode.
Advanced operation Setting and calling out a 4 beat loop 1 Press the [HOT CUE] mode button. This unit enters hot cue mode. 2 Press the [LOOP IN/4 BEAT] button for over 1 second during playback. Sets a 4 beat loop at the point where the button is pressed, and loop playback starts. 3 During loop playback, press a performance pad to set a loop during loop playback. 4 Press the performance pad to which the loop is set. Loop playback starts from the point where the loop is set.
Advanced operation For the effects assigned to the pads, you can switch to effects A to H by pressing the [PAGE c] button, and effects I to P by pressing the [PAGE d] button. The content of the pad FX display area within the rekordbox dj deck screen can also be switched by performing the same operation.
Advanced operation 2 Press and hold a performance pad. The effect turns on according to the effect and number of beats assigned to the pad. 3 Release the performance pad. The effect turns off. Using the release FX of the pad FX Release FX must be assigned to a performance pad beforehand. 1 Press and hold a performance pad to which an effect other than release FX is assigned. The effect turns on according to the effect and number of beats assigned to the pad.
Advanced operation 3 Press pad 2, pad 4, pad 6, or pad 8. The playback position moves to the right by the number of beats or number of bars assigned to the pressed pad. Using the sampler function You can play the tracks loaded in the sampler slots of the sampler using the performance buttons. Preparing to use the sampler % Select the [SAMPLER] check box at the upper part of the rekordbox dj screen. The sampler panel appears on the rekordbox dj screen.
Advanced operation 2 Press the [PAGE c] button or the [PAGE d] button while pressing the [SHIFT] button. Switches the sampler bank. 3 Adjusting the sampler gain on the rekordbox dj screen 4 Press a performance pad. The sound for the slot assigned to the pad is played. ! Sampler slots are assigned to the respective performance pads as shown below. (The slots in parentheses are for when the pad mode of deck 2 is the sampler mode.
Advanced operation Using the keyboard mode You can use the performance pads as a keyboard, assigning a musical scale to the hot cues. 1 Press the [HOT CUE] mode button while pressing the [SHIFT] button. This unit enters keyboard mode. 2 Press a performance pad. Select the hot cue to use in keyboard mode. ! If there are no hot cues set, the currently playback position is set as a hot cue and is used in keyboard mode.
Advanced operation Using beat loops When a performance pad is pressed, a loop with the number of beats assigned to the pad is set, and loop playback continues even when you release your finger from the pad. 1 Press the [BEAT JUMP] mode button while pressing the [SHIFT] button. This unit enters beat loop mode. The number of beats for beat loop mode is assigned to the respective performance pads as shown below.
Advanced operation Using the key shift function When a performance pad is pressed, the key of the track being played changes to the pitch assigned to that pad. 1 Press the [SAMPLER] mode button while pressing the [SHIFT] button. This unit enters key shift mode. The sound pitch settings are assigned to the respective performance pads as shown below.
Advanced operation Setting cue points Cue points or loop points can be set in the loaded track. 1 Move the playback position to the point where you want to set a cue point. 2 Press the [CUE] button in the pause mode. 3 Press [MEMORY]. The cue point set in step 2 is stored. Press the [MEMORY] button while looping to store the loop point. Calling out cue points Set cue points or loop points can be called out. % Press the [CUE/LOOP CALL, c (LOOP 1/2X)] or [CUE/LOOP CALL, d (LOOP 2X)] button.
Advanced operation Switching the mixer mode This unit can be switched to 2-channel mixer mode or 4-channel mixer mode in the setting items of rekordbox. = Changing the settings with rekordbox (p.84) 2-channel mixer mode This is a mode for fixing the mixer function to 2 channels to match the buttons and controls on this unit. Preparing the next track to be played in advance enables a performance with quick switching to target tracks.
Advanced operation Using slip mode When slip mode is turned on, normal playback with the original rhythm continues in the background during scratching, looping and hot cue playback. When scratching, looping or hot cue playback is canceled, normal playback resumes from the position where the operation was canceled. Various performances can be achieved without breaking the rhythm. ! The [SLIP] button lights up when slip mode is set and flashes while playing the sound in the background.
Advanced operation How to check VINYL mode on/off VINYL mode is turned on by default, and scratching is available. You can check the current status based on the light status of the [SLIP] button while the [SHIFT] button is pressed. ! When VINYL mode is on, the [SLIP] button lights up while the [SHIFT] button is pressed. ! When VINYL mode is off, the [SLIP] button does not light up while the [SHIFT] button is pressed. Press the [SLIP] button while pressing the [SHIFT] button to switch VINYL mode on and off.
Advanced operation Slip braking 1 Adjust the setting for [Vinyl Speed Adjust] - [Touch/Brake] in the [Deck] tab of [Preferences] > [Controller] menu for rekordbox. Adjusts the speed, etc., at which track playback stops with [Vinyl Speed Adjust]. When using slip braking, adjust the [Touch/Brake] control of [Vinyl Speed Adjust] on the PC/Mac screen and set the sound to stop slowly. 2 Press the [SLIP] button. This unit enters slip mode. 3 During playback, press the [PLAY/PAUSE f] button.
Advanced operation Manual slip looping 1 Press the [SLIP] button. This unit enters slip mode. 2 Press the [LOOP IN/4 BEAT] button and then press the [LOOP OUT] button. Loop playback starts. Normal playback continues in the background even during loop playback. 3 Press the [RELOOP/EXIT] button. Loop playback is canceled and playback starts from the current position playing in the background playback. ! Press the [SLIP] button again to cancel slip mode.
Advanced operation Using the fader start function Using the channel fader start function 1 Set a cue point. Pause playback at the position where you want to set a cue point (playback start point), and press the [CUE] button for the corresponding deck. ! Cue points can also be set by moving the channel fader from the back to the position nearest you while pressing the [SHIFT] button in the pause mode. 2 Move the channel fader from the position nearest you towards the back while pressing the [SHIFT] button.
Advanced operation Using the crossfader start function 1 Setting the cue point. Pause playback at the position where you want to set a cue point (playback start point), and press the [CUE] button for the corresponding deck. ! Cue points can also be set by moving the crossfader to the far left or the far right while pressing the [SHIFT] button in pause mode. 2 Move the crossfader to the far-left or far-right position.
Advanced operation Using the BEAT FX function You can set various effects according to the tempo (BPM = Beats Per Minute) of the track currently playing using the BEAT FX function. Main display 1 5 2 3 4 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 is manual input mode, [TAP] is displayed. 3 BPM value display (3 digits) Displays the automatically detected BPM in auto mode.
Advanced operation — [TAP]: Press the [BEAT c] button while pressing the [SHIFT] button. Enter the BPM manually. For information on manual input, refer to Inputting the BPM manually (p.66). ! The BPM measurement range for the [AUTO] setting is 70 to 180. BPM cannot be correctly measured for some tracks. If the BPM cannot be measured, the BPM value on the display flashes. In such cases, use the [TAP] button to input the BPM manually. 2 Rotate the [BEAT FX SELECT] control. Selects the type of effect.
Advanced operation Inputting the BPM manually % While pressing the [SHIFT] button, tap the [BEAT d] button more than two times with your finger in time with the beat (quarter notes) of the sound being played. The average value of the interval at which the [BEAT d] button is tapped with a finger while the [SHIFT] button is pressed is displayed in the BPM value display section. ! You can return to AUTO mode, press the [BEAT c] button while pressing the [SHIFT] button.
Advanced operation ECHO A delayed sound is output several times and gradually attenuated according to the beat fraction set with the [BEAT c, d] buttons. ! Lowering the channel faders and cutting the input volume leaves an echo sound, producing a fade out. Input sound turned off Fade-out Time 1 beat BEAT c, d buttons Sets the delay time between 1/16 and 16 beats with respect to 1 beat of BPM time. LEVEL/DEPTH control Sets the balance between the original sound and the echo sound.
Advanced operation MULTI TAP DELAY A delayed sound is output up to 7 times in 1/8 beat intervals according to the beat fraction set with the [BEAT c, d] buttons. ! Lowering the channel faders and cutting the input volume leaves a delayed sound. MIN MAX 1/1 beat MIN Time MAX 1/4 beat MIN MAX LEVEL/DEPTH 1/8 beat BEAT c, d buttons Sets the effect time between 1/16 and 16 beats with respect to 1 beat of BPM time.
Advanced operation SPIRAL A reverberation effect is applied to the input sound. The pitch changes simultaneously if the delay time is changed. ! Lowering the channel faders and cutting the input volume leaves an effect sound. Input sound turned off Fade-out Time 1 beat BEAT c, d buttons Sets the delay time between 1/16 and 16 beats with respect to 1 beat of BPM time. LEVEL/DEPTH control Sets feedback, and the balance between the original sound and the effect sound.
Advanced operation TRANS The sound is cut according to the beat fraction set with the [BEAT c, d] buttons. Cut Cut Time 1/1 beat BEAT c, d buttons Sets the beat fraction between 1/16 and 16 with respect to 1 beat of BPM time. LEVEL/DEPTH control Sets the duty ratio and balance between the original sound and effect sound. ENIGMA JET A flanger effect is produced according to the beat fraction set with the [BEAT c, d] buttons. The pitch sounds as if it continues to ascend or descend.
Advanced operation FLANGER A 1-cycle flanger effect is produced according to the beat fraction set with the [BEAT c, d] buttons. Short delay Time Cycle BEAT c, d buttons Sets the effect time between 1/16 and 64 beats with respect to 1 beat of BPM time. LEVEL/DEPTH control The further the control is turned clockwise, the more the effect is stressed. When turned all the way counterclockwise, only the original sound is output.
Advanced operation PITCH The pitch of the source sound is changed. BEAT c, d buttons Sets the pitch of the effect sound between -50 and 100%. LEVEL/DEPTH control Sets the pitch of the effect sound. When rotated all the way counterclockwise, the setting returns to the pitch of the original sound. SLIP ROLL The sound being input at the point when the [ON/OFF] button is pressed is recorded, and the recorded sound is output repeatedly according to the beat fraction set with the [BEAT c, d] buttons.
Advanced operation ROLL The sound being input at the point when the [ON/OFF] button is pressed is recorded, and the recorded sound is output repeatedly according to the beat fraction set with the [BEAT c, d] buttons. Original Effect turned on 1/1 roll Repeated BEAT c, d buttons Sets the effect time between 1/16 and 16 beats with respect to 1 beat of BPM time. LEVEL/DEPTH control Sets the balance between the original sound and ROLL.
Advanced operation MOBIUS (TRI) Triangular wave sound is produced according to the beat fraction set with the [BEAT c, d] buttons. The pitch sounds as if it continues to ascend or descend. This sound is mixed with the input sound, and the resulting sound is output. Oscillation is possible even if sound is not input. BEAT c, d buttons Sets the beat fraction between 1/16 and 64 beats or between -64 and -1/16 beats, with respect to 1 beat of BPM time.
Advanced operation Canceling the SOUND COLOR FX effect % Press the flashing [SOUND COLOR FX SELECT] button. The effect is canceled. Types of SOUND COLOR FX effects rekordbox dj supports various SOUND COLOR FX. When the software is used with the unit DUB ECHO, PITCH, NOISE and FILTER are selected by default. Effects other than these can be used by changing the SOUND COLOR FX settings in rekordbox dj. Switch SOUND COLOR FX of rekordbox dj to the [USER] mode to change the SOUND COLOR FX setting.
Advanced operation Effect name Descriptions [COLOR] control DUB ECHO Outputs delayed sounds repeatedly after the original sound and gradually attenuates the delayed sounds to achieve an echo effect. 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. Turn counterclockwise: The pitch descends. Turn clockwise: The pitch rises.
Advanced operation Using a microphone 1 Connect a microphone to the [MIC 1] input terminal or the [MIC 2] input terminal. 2 Set the [MIC ON, OFF] selector switch to [ON]. [ON]: The indicator lights up. ! When using the TALK OVER function, select the [MIXER/MIC] check box in rekordbox dj to display the graphical user interface of TALK OVER. Click the [TALK OVER] button.
Advanced operation ! In a case other than the above, the microphone sound will be output from the unit without passing via your PC/Mac. The following shows the function differences depending on the above setting.
Advanced operation Using external inputs This unit is equipped with two sets of external inputs for connecting a CD player, analog turntable, and other devices. The audio of these devices can be output from the unit via a PC/Mac or output from the unit not via a PC/Mac. The following shows the function differences. ! When a USB cable is connected and rekordbox is running: Outputs the audio of the external device from this unit via a PC/ Mac.
Advanced operation Function name USB cable is connected and rekordbox is running USB cable is connected and rekordbox is not running When USB cable is not connected Booth Output peak limiter Enabled Disabled Master Output monaural/ stereo selection Enabled Disabled Booth Output monaural/ stereo selection Enabled Disabled Channel level indicator Enabled Enabled Master level indicator Enabled Enabled BEAT FX Enabled Disabled Notes ! For details on the respective items, see Connections (
Advanced operation Mixing the sound of a DJ player, etc. 1 Connect your PC/Mac and the unit with a USB cable. 2 Launch rekordbox. 3 Connect a DJ player or other line level output device to the [LINE/PHONO] input terminals. 4 Set the [LINE/PHONO] switch on the rear panel of this unit to [LINE]. ! Be sure to change the setting of the [LINE/PHONO] switch when the power of the unit is off. 5 Turn on this unit’s power.
Advanced operation 6 Set the [PHONO/LINE, DECK3, DECK1] selector switch or [DECK2, DECK4, PHONO/LINE] selector switch on top of the unit to [PHONO/LINE]. 7 Operate the [TRIM] control and channel fader to adjust the level of sound output from each channel. Using the AUX function % Turn the [AUX TRIM] control. Adjust the level of sound input to the [AUX IN] channel. Note The sound input to the [AUX IN] channel is output from the unit without passing via your PC/Mac.
Changing the settings Changing the settings with the unit The “MIDI Controller Settings” can be set in the utilities mode. This unit automatically switches operation as shown below depending on whether or not rekordbox dj is running. ! When rekordbox is running, controller operation depends on the rekordbox dj functions. ! When rekordbox dj is not running, this controller operates as a general MIDI controller.
Changing the settings 5 Press the [u] switch on the rear panel of this unit to set the unit to standby. To save the settings, set the [u] switch on the rear panel of this unit to standby and quit utilities mode. Changing the settings with rekordbox The settings required for the DJ player can be changed with rekordbox. Change the setting items in [Controller] of [Preferences]. ! The following settings can be changed only when rekordbox and the unit are connected.
Changing the settings Display Artwork Selecting the check box of the [Display Artwork] item enables display and displays the artwork of the track loaded from rekordbox on the jog display. This is enabled only when the INFO screen is displayed. Display CUE SCOPE Selecting the check box of the [Display CUE SCOPE] item enables display and displays the CUE SCOPE on the jog display. This is enabled only when the INFO screen is displayed. Time Mode Time information display can be changed in the [Time Mode] item.
Changing the settings Setting items of [Mixer] tab in [Controller] Mixer Mode setting Changes the mixer mode setting. = Switching the mixer mode (p.57) Fader Start setting Changes the fader start function setting. ! By default, this is enabled. When the [Activate the fader start when moving a channel fader or the cross fader while pressing the SHIFT button.] check box is selected, the function is enabled. Cross Fader Curve setting Switches the characteristics of the crossfader curve.
Changing the settings Brightness setting of effect section display Set the brightness of the effect section display. 3 levels from 1 to 3 are available for this setting. Set to 1 for the darkest illumination, and 3 for the brightest illumination. Microphone Input Mode setting — Effect Mode: Enables output of the microphone sound from the unit via your PC/Mac. This allows you to apply the microphone FX and other effects of rekordbox dj to the microphone sound.
Changing the settings Microphone Talkover Mode setting Switches the talkover mode. — Advanced Talkover Mode: Sound from channels other than the microphone channel is output with only the mid-range attenuated according to the talkover level setting. dB Frequency — Normal Talkover Mode: Sound from channels other than the microphone channel is output with the sound attenuated according to the talkover level setting.
Changing the settings Setting items of [DDJ-800] tab in [Controller] Master Attenuator Level setting Sets the master output attenuator level. Setting values: 0 dB / –6 dB / –12 dB Monaural/Stereo Selection for Master Output Switches the monaural/stereo setting for the master output sound. — Monaural: Outputs the master sound in monaural. — Stereo: Outputs the master sound in stereo. Booth Attenuator Level setting Sets the booth output attenuator level.
Changing the settings Microphone sound limiter setting added to Booth Output Lessens sudden, unpleasant digital clipping of the microphone sound that is added to the booth output. — Enable: Enables the peak limiter — Disable: Disables the peak limiter SHIFT Function List setting Changes the display setting for the SHIFT function list. ! By default, this is enabled. If you select the [Display SHIFT Function List while pressing the SHIFT button.
Changing the settings Auto Standby setting Changes the auto standby function setting. ! By default, this is enabled. When this setting is enabled, this unit enters standby automatically after 4 hours if any of the following conditions are met. — None of the unit’s buttons or controls are operated. — No audio signal of -24 dB or greater is input to an input terminal of this unit. ! If the [QUANTIZE] button of the right side deck is pressed, the standby state is canceled.
Changing the settings Adjusting the buffer size (when ASIO is used) This function can only be used by those using a Windows operating system. If an application using this 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 this unit on the screen. ! The firmware version is not displayed when the unit is not connected to the PC/Mac or when the unit and PC/Mac are not communicating properly.
Additional information Troubleshooting ! If you think that there is something wrong with this unit, check the following items and access the Pioneer DJ support page and check [FAQ] of DDJ-800. pioneerdj.com/support/ Also, refer to [Support] > [FAQ] at the rekordbox product site. Some problems occur due to the connected components. If the problem cannot be resolved after checking the connected components, contact the service center or your dealer for repairs.
Additional information Problem Check Remedy The unit is not recognized. Is your PC/Mac recognizing the unit? Windows: Check if the firmware version of this unit is displayed on the [About] tab of [DDJ-800 Settings Utility]. (p.93) Mac: Check if the firmware version of this unit is displayed on the [About] tab of [DDJ-800 driver version display utility]. (p.93) Are other applications running? Quit all applications including also the screen saver and resident software.
Additional information Problem Check Remedy The unit is not recognized. Is the sound setting on the Mac set correctly? Disconnect the USB cable connecting the unit and the computer, launch [Audio MIDI Setup] (the utility software for macOS), and the [MIDI Window] or [MIDI studio] will be displayed. Select the [DDJ-800] icon, and click [Remove Device]. (The [USB MIDI Device] icon may be displayed instead of the [DDJ-800] icon. In that case, select [USB MIDI Device].
Additional information Problem Check Remedy Sound is not output, or sound is too small. Are the connection cables properly connected? Connect the connection cables properly. Are the terminals and plugs dirty? Clean the terminals and plugs before connecting them to the unit. Is the driver software properly set? Set the driver software properly. (p.
Additional information Problem Check Remedy Cannot output the sound of the external device. Is the [PHONO/LINE, DECK3, DECK1] selector switch or [DECK2, DECK4, PHONO/LINE] selector switch set to the correct position? Set the [PHONO/LINE, DECK3, DECK1] selector switch or [DECK2, DECK4, PHONO/LINE] selector switch to the correct position. Sound is interrupted when the ASIO driver is set. Has the ASIO driver been set with rekordbox running? Set the ASIO driver before launching rekordbox. (p.
Additional information Problem Check Remedy Operation of rekordbox dj becomes unstable. Other USB devices are connected to the PC/ Mac. Disconnect the other USB devices from the PC/Mac. If another USB audio device is connected to the PC/Mac at the same time, it may not operate or be recognized normally. Are you using a USB hub? A USB hub cannot be used. Connect the PC/Mac and this unit directly using the included USB cable.
Additional information Problem Check Remedy The fader start function does not work. Is a cue set? Set a cue. (p.62) Is the fader start setting To enable the fader start incorrect? setting, select the [Mixer] tab of [Preferences] > [Controller] in rekordbox and then select the [Fader Start] check box. (p.84) Only one track deck is display on the screen. The platter is not displayed on the track deck.
Additional information Liquid crystal display ! The LCD display is manufactured using extremely high precision technology, but even so defective pixels (small number of black dots or constantly lit red, blue, and green dots) may be visible on some parts of the screen. Also, color unevenness and brightness unevenness may be visible depending on the angle of view. These phenomena are due to the characteristics of LCD displays and are not an indication of a failure.
Additional information Specifications AC adapter Power source.....................................AC 100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz Rated current ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 0.6 A Rated output....................................................................DC 12 V, 2 A General – Main Unit Power consumption...............................................
Additional information Standard input level / Input impedance LINE...........................................................................–12 dBu/47 kW PHONO......................................................................–52 dBu/47 kW AUX (0 dB)................................................................–12 dBu/47 kW AUX (12 dB)..............................................................–24 dBu/47 kW MIC 1...........................................................................
Additional information MASTER 1 output terminal XLR connector.......................................................................... 1 set MASTER 2 output terminal RCA pin jacks........................................................................... 1 set BOOTH output terminal 1/4” TRS jack............................................................................ 1 set PHONES output terminal 1/4” stereo jack ........................................................................ 1 set 3.
Additional information Driver software This driver software is an exclusive driver for outputting audio from a PC/Mac. ! First read the Software end user license agreement on page 1 10 carefully. Operating environment Supported operating systems Mac: macOS Mojave 10.14 macOS High Sierra 10.13 macOS Sierra 10.12 (latest update) Windows: Windows Windows Windows 10 8.
Additional information Obtaining the driver software 1 Launch a web browser on the PC/Mac and access the Pioneer DJ site below. pioneerdj.com/ 2 Click [Support]. 3 Click [Software & firmware updates]. 4 Click [DDJ-800] in the [DJ CONTROLLER] category. 5 After clicking [Drivers], download the latest driver software from the download page. Download the driver software for either Mac or Windows from the download page.
Additional information 7 Complete the installation by following the instructions on the screen. Precautions when installing the driver software in macOS Mojave 10.14 or macOS High Sierra 10.13 A new security function has been added to macOS Mojave 10.14 and macOS High Sierra 10.13. When installing Pioneer DJ’s driver software in macOS Mojave 10.14 or macOS High Sierra 10.13, you need to perform the following procedure to enable the driver software.
Additional information 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.
Additional information Installation procedure (Windows) Do not connect this unit and the PC until installation is completed. ! Log on as the user which was set as the PC’s administrator before installation. ! If any other programs are running on the PC, quit all of them. 1 Unzip the driver software for Windows (DDJ800XXXexe.zip) downloaded in Obtaining the driver software. 2 Double-click [DDJ-800_X.XXX.exe]. The driver software installation screen appears.
Additional information Software end user license agreement This Software End User License Agreement (“Agreement”) is between you (both the individual installing the Program and any single legal entity for which the individual is acting) (“You” or “Your”) and Pioneer DJ Corporation (“Pioneer DJ”). TAKING ANY STEP TO SET UP OR INSTALL THE PROGRAM MEANS THAT YOU ACCEPT ALL OF THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT.
Additional information c To make one copy of the Program solely for backup purposes, provided that all titles and trademark, copyright and restricted rights notices are reproduced on the copy. 2 Restrictions. You will not copy or use the Program or Documentation except as expressly permitted by this Agreement. You will not transfer, sublicense, rent, lease or lend the Program, or use it for third-party training, commercial time-sharing or service bureau use.
Additional information may not be exported or re-exported (a) into any U.S.-embargoed countries or (b) to anyone on the U.S. Treasury Department’s Specially Designated Nationals List or the U.S. Department of Commerce Denied Persons List or Entity List. By using the Program, you represent and warrant that you are not located in any such country or on any such list.
Additional information so. Sections 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 will continue in effect after this Agreement’s termination. 8 GENERAL TERMS 1 Limitation of Liability.
Additional information its subject matter. This Agreement may not be modified or amended without Pioneer DJ’s prior and express written consent, and no other act, document, usage or custom will be deemed to amend or modify this Agreement. 6 You agree that this Agreement shall be governed and construed by and under the laws of Japan. Trademarks and registered trademarks ! Pioneer DJ is a trademark of PIONEER CORPORATION and is used under license.
Additional information Cautions on copyrights rekordbox restricts playback and duplication of copyright-protected 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 detects that coded data, etc., for protecting the copyright is embedded in the music contents, processing (playback, reading, etc.) may stop.
