DDJ-SR

Q1 Is it possible to use this unit as a general purpose MIDI controller and to operate MIDI-compatible DJ software other than Serato DJ?: A1

When using in combination with MIDI-compatible DJ software other than Serato DJ, operation is possible by performing the settings in 1 and 2 below.

1. This unit is set to output optimum MIDI signals for operating Serato DJ, and the settings must be changed to operate other MIDI-compatible DJ software.
In this unit’s utility settings, change the setting to the setting to use DJ software other than Serato DJ.
For details, see the “Utility Settings” section of this unit’s operating instructions.

2. In order to operate MIDI-compatible DJ software with this unit, the various functions of the DJ software must be assigned to this unit’s control interface.
For details on assigning the functions, see your DJ software’s operating instructions.

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Q2 Do the MIDI connection specifications support DIN terminals?: A2

No. MIDI signals are input and output through the USB port.

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Q3 What are the ranges of adjustment for the tempo?: A3

The range can be selected from one of the following: ±8%, ±16% and ±50%

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Q4 Does the DDJ-SR support restarting from the computer's standby and sleep modes?: A4

Operation is not guaranteed when the computer has been restarted from the standby or sleep mode.

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Q5 There are three types of volume adjustments: with the TRIM control, with the channel faders and with the MASTER LEVEL control. What is the difference between them?: A5

TRIM: This adjusts the audio level input to the deck section or to the respective channels from an external device.
Channel faders: These adjust the audio level output from the respective channels for mixing.
MASTER LEVEL: This adjusts the audio level output to an external device from the DDJ-SR.

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Q6 Can I use tracks purchased from iTunes?: A6

Files containing DRM data cannot be played.

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Q7 The buffer size can be adjusted in both Serato DJ and the driver software. Which setting has priority?: A7

The buffer size set in Serato DJ has the priority.

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Q8 How should I adjust the buffer size?: A8

The latency (the time from which the DDJ-SR is operated until the sound is output) can be shortened by lowering the buffer size setting. If there are interruptions in the sound, increase the buffer size, but note that this makes the latency longer. Set the buffer size to the minimum value at which no interruptions in the sound occur.

For those using Mac OS:
The buffer size can be adjusted in the Serato DJ setup.

For those using Windows:
In the same way as at the buffer size setting in the Serato DJ setup, the buffer size can also be set by setting the kernel buffer number in the DDJ_SR ASIO settings utility.
Use the procedure below to set the buffer size to the minimum value at which no interruptions in the sound occur.
Check that no interruptions in the sound occur with the Serato DJ’s default setting (buffer size: 512 samples).

[If no interruptions in the sound occur with the default setting]
1.  Set [USB BUFFER SIZE (LATENCY)] in the Serato DJ software to the minimum buffer size at which no interruptions in the sound occur.
2.  Launch [DDJ_SR ASIO Settings Utility], change [Kernel Buffers] to [2], and check that no interruptions in the sound occur.
3.  If no breaks in the sound occur, set [USB BUFFER SIZE (LATENCY)] in the Serato DJ software to the minimum buffer size at which no interruptions in the sound occur. If interruptions in the sound do occur, change [Kernel Buffers] in the [DDJ_SR ASIO Settings Utility] to [3].

[If interruptions in the sound occur with the default setting]
1.  Launch [DDJ_SR ASIO Settings Utility] and change [Kernel Buffers] to [4].
2.  Set [USB BUFFER SIZE (LATENCY)] in the Serato DJ software to the minimum buffer size at which no interrruptions in the sound occur.

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Q9 Is there a MIDI table?: A9

Yes.
It can be obtained on the Pioneer DJ support page.

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