This unit cannot be used on USB bus power. Connect the included AC adapter when using it.

MIDI is a universal standard, so there are many DJ software programs that support MIDI control, such as the Native Instruments "TRAKTOR" and "TRAKTOR SCRATCH" series, and Atomix "Virtual DJ", etc. For details, contact the DJ software manufacturer.

Yes, you can use Serato Flip free once you activate the Serato Flip function using the code specified in the Serato Flip Expansion Pack Voucher included in the box of DDJ-SX2. Intuitive use of Serato Flip is ensured by the dedicated interface for Serato Flip on DDJ-SX2.

For details on how to activate Serato Flip and the operating procedure using DDJ-SX2, see the support page.

Yes, DDJ-SX2 is compatible with Serato DVS with a paid upgrade license.
Once you purchase Serato DVS EXPANSION PACK ($99) and either Control CD or Control Vinyl for DVS on the Serato website, Cds and turntables connected to DDJ-SX2 can control up to 2 decks of Serato DJ.
Please refer to the Serato website for the purchase of Serato DVS EXPANSION PACK and control CD/Vinyl.
http://www.serato.com/

For details on how to operate Serato DVS using DDJ-SX2, see the support page.

You can use Serato Video with DDJ-SX2.

For details on Serato Video, see the following site:
http://www.serato.com/video

In addition to meeting the minimum requirements for the Serato DJ operating environment, you will also need to meet the minimum requirements for Serato Video, such as use of a graphics card and requirements for video memory.
For further information, visit the below site:
http://serato.com/dj/downloads

Please make any inquiries concerning Serato Video through the following support site:
http://serato.com/video/support

Operation is possible. When using DDJ-SX2, pay attention to the following points.

(1) DDJ-SX2 automatically switches to the "mode optimized to Serato DJ" when Serato DJ is running and to the "general purpose MIDI controller mode" when Serato DJ is not running. Furthermore, the general purpose MIDI controller mode can be forcibly set in the utilities mode, regardless of whether or not Serato DJ is running. For details, see "Forcefully using the unit as the general MIDI controller" of the operating instructions.

(2) In order to operate the MIDI-compatible DJ software with DDJ-SX2, the various operating interfaces of DDJ-SX2 must be assigned to the various functions of the DJ software.
For details on assigning the interfaces, see your DJ software's operating instructions.

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

TRIM: Adjusts the level of the sound input to the respective channels from the deck of the DJ application or external device.
CHANNEL FADER: Adjusts the level of sound output from the respective channels for mixing.
MASTER LEVEL: Adjusts the level of sound output from DDJ-SX2 to an external device.

Examples of use
1. Play tracks.
2. Move the channel fader away from you.
3. Adjust TRIM so that the orange indicator on the channel level indicator lights at the peak level.
4. Use MASTER LEVER to adjust the sound level of the speaker connected to the MASTER OUT terminal.

It depends on when you purchased the tracks. If you purchased the tracks before February 22, 2012, they cannot be played because DRM is applied. If you purchased the tracks on or after February 22, 2012, they can be played because DRM is not applied.

Yes, it is possible. Operate Serato DJ as described below.
1. Click the [REC] icon on the upper left of the screen to open the [REC] panel.
2. Click the [REC] button in the [REC] panel to start recording.
　　To end recording, click the [REC] button once again.
3. Enter the file name in the text field and click the [Save] button to save the recording results.

For details, see "RECORDING" in the Serato DJ Software Manual.
You can download the Serato DJ Software Manual from the following URL.
http://serato.com/dj/downloads#more-downloads

By lowering the buffer size setting, the latency (the period from when DDJ-SX2 is operated until the sound is output) can be shortened. 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 Mac users
The buffer size can be adjusted in SETUP of Serato DJ.

For Windows users
Click the Audio tab in SETUP of Serato DJ and then click the [LAUNCH DRIVER PANEL] button to display the ASIO settings utility screen. On this screen, you can set the buffer size and kernel buffer size.
Follow 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 default setting (buffer size: 256 samples).

[When no interruptions in the sound occur at the default setting]
1. Start [DDJ_SX2 ASIO Settings Utility] and set the buffer size to the minimum value at which no interruptions in the sound occur.
2. Then change the value to [2] in [Kernel Buffer Size] and check that no interruptions in the sound occur.
3. If no interruptions in the sound occur, set the buffer size to the minimum value at which no interruptions in the sound occur. If interruptions in the sound occur, change the value to [3] in [Kernel Buffer Size].

[When interruptions in the sound occur with the default setting]
1. Start [DDJ_SX2 ASIO Settings Utility] and change the value to [4] in [Kernel Buffer Size].
2. Set the buffer size to the minimum value at which no interruptions in the sound occur.

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

Serato Scratch Live is not supported. Use the included Serato DJ.

There is compatibility between the Serato Scratch Live and Serato DJ databases, so those who previously used Serato Scratch Live can continue to use their crates, cue/loop points, etc.

If you purchase Serato DVS Expansion Packs separately, you can use DVS on decks A and B with Serato DJ. For instructions on using DVS or other information, see the support page.

The following standards are supported.
Regardless of which standard you use, when you are using Windows, you need to download the latest driver software from this page and install it.

DDJ-SX2 has two sound card modes.
Controller mode: Used when using DDJ-SX2 as a MIDI controller by connecting it to Serato DJ or other DJ software.

DVS mode: Used when using the DVS (Digital Vinyl System) function of Serato DJ.
(You need to purchase Serato DVS Expansion Packs separately to use DVS.)
* Select DVS in the SETUP menu of Serato DV to switch to DVS mode.

Windows
-When in controller mode
ASIO: Up to two sets of inputs and one set of outputs of stereo audio signals with a sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz and bit depth of 24 can be input/output simultaneously.
-When in DVS mode
ASIO: Up to two sets of inputs and two sets of outputs of stereo audio signals with a sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz and bit depth of 16 can be input/output simultaneously.

Mac OS
-When in controller mode
Core Audio: Up to two sets of inputs and one set of outputs of stereo audio signals with a sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz and bit depth of 24 can be input/output simultaneously.
-When in DVS mode
Core Audio: Up to two sets of inputs and two sets of outputs of stereo audio signals with a sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz and bit depth of 16 can be input/output simultaneously.

The driver software supports Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1. For Mac, use the operating system’s standard driver.
For details, see the corresponding information on the Pioneer Web support page.

Change the setting in the computer.

Windows
Using the sound settings in Control Panel, set all sound settings for program events to OFF.

Mac OS X
In the Sound panel of System Preferences, set the sound effect playback device to a device other than DDJ-SZ.

DDJ-SX2 supports the crossfader start and channel fader start. For details, see "Using the fader start function" in the operating instructions.
However, if external inputs are used, the fader start function does not work.

Follow the procedure below.
1) Download the update file from Pioneer's support site.
2) Unzip the downloaded file (some browsers will automatically unzip the file).
3) Connect DDJ-SX2 and the computer with a USB cable.
4) Start DDJ-SX2 in the updating mode.
5) Double-click the file unzipped in 2).
6) Start the update as described on the screen.

Download the update file and update guide from this page.

See the MIDI code table.
You can download a MIDI code table from the Pioneer support site.

With DDJ-SX2, you cannot scratch using Control CD or Control Vinyl of the TRAKTOR SCRATCH series. If you purchase the DVS Expansion Pack from Serato separately, you can scratch using Control CD or Control Vinyl with Serato DJ. For details, see the Pioneer DJ support page.

Yes. When DDJ-SX2 and the computer are connected and a track is played in iTunes, the sound is input to the DDJ-SX2's channel 1. It cannot be input to other channels. Also, files containing DRM data cannot be played.

If sound is not input when the above operation is performed, do the following.

Windows 7
Display the [Run] dialog box from the [Start Menu], enter [mmsys.cpl], and then click [OK]. The [Sound] window opens. Select "PIONEER DDJ-SX2" on the [Playback] tab of the [Sound] window.
*This cannot be used simultaneously with the ASIO driver.

Windows 8 and 8.1
Select [Run] from the [Apps view], enter [mmsys.cpl], and then click [OK]. The [Sound] window opens. Select "PIONEER DDJ-SX2" on the [Playback] tab of the [Sound] window.
*This cannot be used simultaneously with the ASIO driver.

Mac OS
In "Select a device for sound output" on the [Output] tab in [Sound] of [System Preferences], select "PIONEER DDJ-SX2" from the sound devices. DDJ-SX2’s input channel can be changed by selecting "PIONEER DDJ-SX2" in [Audio MIDI Setup] of [Applications] > [Utilities] and then using the [Configure Speakers] dialog box.