DDJ-ERGO-V

Q1 What is the range for which the tempo can be varied?: A1

The range can be set to ±6%, ±10%, ±16% or ±100%, selectable with the [TEMPO RANGE] button. It can also be set in more detail by clicking the mouse on the "Tempo Range" value displayed on the computer's screen. By using the mouse, the range can be set to ±6%, ±8%, ±10%, ±12%, ±20%, ±25%, ±33%, ±50% or ±100%.

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Q2 What is the "Virtual DJ" software?: A2

This is an application allowing DJ performances to be conducted using music files stored on the computer. DJing is possible not only with music files, but with video files as well, and this software has drawn support from around the world.
For details on Virtual DJ, see the Atomix Productions website (http://virtudaldj.com/).

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Q3 Are there any differences between the Virtual DJ Limited Edition included with the DDJ-ERGO-V and the versions of Virtual DJ offered on the website?: A3

The Virtual DJ Limited Edition included with the DDJ-ERGO-V is a version with limited functions. It differs from such versions as Virtual DJ Pro that can be downloaded from the Atomix website.
For details, see here:
http://www.virtualdj.com/products/comparison.html

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Q4 Can my DJ performances be recorded?: A4

Yes. See "Other Functions – Recording" in the "Advanced Operations" section of the operating instructions.

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Q5 What are the differences with Atomix Virtual DJ Pro?: A5

The main differences are whether or not playlists can be created, limits to the video and samples functions and downloading of skins, effects and samples.
For details, see the following website:
http://www.virtualdj.com/products/comparison.html

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Q6 What can I do if I upgrade to Virtual DJ Pro?: A6

The following can be done:
-Effects (sound and video), sample sounds and skins (computer screens) can be downloaded from the Web.
-Skins (computer screens) can be selected freely.
-Controllers can be selected freely.
-MIDI customization
-Saving and recalling of samples with the sampler
-Optional settings (scratch sensitivity adjustment, bend sensitivity adjustment, resetting when loading, etc.)
-Operation of the [MOVE GRID] control
-Selection of the recording file format (MP3/WAV)
-Auto Mix function
-Album art display, etc.

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Q7 The “BeatGrid” effect display is strange.: A7

It may not be possible to display the “BeatGrid” effect display properly on Mac OS X in certain languages (including Japanese).

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Q8 Is 4-channel mixing of videos possible?: A8

No, but 2-channel mixing is possible.
With a 4-deck layout, the decks whose videos are to be mixed are set on the computer screen (decks [A] and [B] by default). The two decks whose indicators ([A] to [D]) displayed on the sides of the [VIDEO CROSSFADER] control on the Video panel are enabled are the decks whose videos will be mixed.

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Q9 When I set a cue, the hot cue setting changes.: A9

If a hot cue is already set, the hot cue operated directly before is set as the cue point.

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Q10 When I set a manual loop, the auto loop window displays “<->” and does not return to normal.: A10

Manual looping is enabled when "<->" is displayed. To re-enable auto looping, turn the [AUTO LOOP] control clockwise or counterclockwise until the beat number display appears.

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Q11 When the [TEMPO] is set to something other than ±0% with [KEYLOCK] turned off then [KEYLOCK] is turned on, the key changes automatically.: A11

The key is locked according to the [TEMPO] value set when [KEYLOCK] is switched from off to on, so the key automatically changes on the computer screen.

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Q12 I don't know how to set the "Beat Grid" effect parameters.: A12

For details, see the "Virtual DJ LE Audio Effects Manual" on the support website.
http://www.pioneerdj.com/en/support/software-information/ddj-ergo#virtual-dj

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Q13 What are the effects that can be operated with Virtual DJ Limited Edition?: A13

For details, see the "Virtual DJ LE Audio Effect Operating Instructions" on the support website.
http://www.pioneerdj.com/en/support/software-information/ddj-ergo#virtual-dj

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Q14 Can loop points be saved?: A14

No, loop points cannot be saved.

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Q15 The [GAIN] on the computer screen does not change when the [GAIN] control is operated.: A15

The gain is adjusted automatically when a track is loaded.
At this time, if the position of the knob on this unit and the position of the knob on the computer screen are not the same, the [GAIN] cannot be adjusted even by operating the knob on the unit. It can be adjusted once the knobs have been set to the same positions.

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Q16 How do I use the [REC] option at [DECK] on the computer screen?: A16

The input sound can be saved temporarily by pressing the [REC] button when a deck is assigned to the AUX/MIC input. Press the [REC] button to start recording, then press the [REC] button again to stop recording.

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Q17 I tried out the 20-day demo version of Virtual DJ Pro, but I'd like to return to Virtual DJ LE.: A17

In Virtual DJ LE, click CONFIG > Info > Reset to Factory settings. Note that this resets all the settings. Also note that once this is done the 20-day demo version cannot be used again.

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Q18 The [echo] option does not appear at [Sound Effects].: A18

The Macintosh version has no echo function.

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Q19 The key is not locked when the key lock function is turned on.: A19

To lock the key using the KEY knob, enable the [KEYLOCK] function first, then turn the KEY knob.

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