DJM-T1

Q1 What can be done by connecting this unit and a computer by USB?: A1

By doing so you can use DJ software for DJ performances, creating and recording tracks, etc. This unit supports two interfaces: "USB control" for synchronizing the operation of buttons and controls, and "USB sound card" for converting audio signals between this unit and the computer.

Net Number : 44
Q2 What can I do when I install the "Driver Software CD-ROM" included with this unit?: A2

The CD-ROM includes the exclusive "driver software" required for communications with the computer and the "setting utility" for easily setting various audio paths on the computer screen. When installed properly, the USB sound card (audio interface) and USB-HID control exclusively for the TRAKTOR 2 software can be used.

For instructions on installing the driver software and making settings, including with the setting utility, see "Installing the driver software", "Setting this unit" and "Changing the setting utility's settings" in this unit's operating instructions. For the settings on the DJ software, see your DJ software's operating instructions.

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Q3 What is "driver software"?: A3

Generally speaking, driver software refers to the software allowing the computer to recognize peripheral devices. With this unit, dedicated driver software allowing the computer to recognize the built-in USB sound card (audio interface) is provided on the included CD-ROM.

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Q4 Can this unit be used as a sound device?: A4

Yes.

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Q5 What are the specifications of the USB sound card (audio interface) function?: A5

When the included driver software is installed on the computer, the standards below are supported.

Windows
ASIO: Stereo audio signals with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz and bit depth of 24 bits can be input/output simultaneously for three sets of inputs and three sets of outputs.
DirectX: Stereo audio signals with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz and bit depth of 24 bits can be input/output simultaneously for one set of inputs/outputs. USB1/2 is used as the input.

Mac OS
Core Audio: Stereo audio signals with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz and bit depth of 24 bits can be input/output simultaneously for three sets of inputs and three sets of outputs.

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Q6 I do not want to output the computer's program event sounds (warnings, etc.) from the speakers through this unit. Is there a way to prevent this?: A6

Yes, by changing the computer's settings.

Windows
At the control panels' sound settings, turn off all the program event sound settings.

Mac OS X
At the "System Preferences" – "Sound" panel, set the sound effect playing device to something other than DJM-900nexus.

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Q7 What are the differences between USB-HID control and USB-MIDI control?: A7

USB-HID control is a control interface exclusively for the TRAKTOR 2 software and certified by Native Instruments. It offers features that only a dedicated interface could provide, such as easy setup.
USB-MIDI control is a general use control interface for control between MIDI-compatible software and this unit. It can be used for many types of DJ software, including TRAKTOR 2.
For details, see the support information page on the Pioneer DJ web page.

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Q8 What is HID?: A8

HID, the abbreviation of Human Interface Device, is a USB device class. Functions optimized for specific applications can be provided by developing dedicated interfaces.

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Q9 Can software other than the included TRAKTOR SCRATCH DUO 2 be controlled?: A9

This unit can be operated as a general use USB-MIDI controller. MIDI is a universal standard, and many types of DJ software, such as Atomix' "VIRTUAL DJ", MIXVIBES' "CROSS", etc., in addition to Native Instruments' TRAKTOR 2 and TRAKTOR SCRATCH 2, support MIDI control. For details, contact the DJ software's manufacturer.

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Q10 Is this unit supported on 64-bit operating systems?: A10

Yes.
Applications operating on 64 bits are not supported, but currently no such DJ software is available on the market.
For details, see the corresponding information on the Pioneer DJ support web page(https://www.pioneerdj.com/en/support/software-information/djm-t1/ "").

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Q11 Can tracks managed with iTunes be input to this unit's USB sound card (audio interface)?: A11

Yes. When this unit and the computer are connected and iTunes is played, the sound is input to this unit'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, perform the following operation:

Windows
At the [Run command] dialog box in the [Start Menu], input [mmsys.cpl], then press [OK]. The audio settings window opens. Select "Pioneer DJM-T1" at [Sound playback] in the [Audio] tab.
*This cannot be used simultaneously with the ASIO driver.

Mac OS
At the [Output] tab under [System Environment Settings] > [Sound], select "Sound output device", then select "Pioneer DJM-T1" from the sound devices. This unit's input channel can be changed by selecting "Pioneer DJM-T1" at the [Audio MIDI Settings] under [Applications] > [Utilities] then using the [Configure speakers ...] dialog.

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Q12 Can I use DJS (DJ software)?: A12

With DJS, this unit's USB sound card (audio interface) function can be used, but DJS control using this unit's MIDI control function is not possible (because DJS is not MIDI-compatible). Use the mouse, keyboard, etc., to operate DJS.

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