DDJ-S1 |
FAQ
- Q1 What are MIDI signals?
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MIDI is the abbreviation of "Musical Instrument Digital Interface". Generally speaking, this is a unified standard used when recording the sounds of instruments (digital data).
⇒ On the DDJ-T1, MIDI signals are used to control DJ software.Net Number : 1 - Q2 What are some names of DJ software programs that support MIDI control?
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MIDI is a widely used standard, and many DJ software programs, including NI's "Traktor" and Atomix' "Virtual DJ", support MIDI control.
Net Number : 2 - Q3 I would like to control a MIDI-compatible DJ software program...
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The DDJ-S1 can be operated as a general purpose MIDI controller. Refer to your DJ software's instructions.
Net Number : 5 - Q4 What is the driver software?
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Software that allows the DDJ-S1 to be connected to a computer.
Net Number : 6 - Q5 Where can I get the latest driver software?
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From the support page
Net Number : 7 - Q6 The characters in the track information for MP3, AAC and other files are not displayed properly when the DJ software is connected.
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The DDJ-S1's track information may be in a language that is not supported by the connected DJ software. See the DJ software's operating instructions for the languages supported by your DJ software.
Files in MP3 and ACC format support ID3 tags for embedding track information, so the artist name, album name, etc., can be read from the file and displayed. On the other hand, files in WAV and AIFF format do not support ID3 tags, so their track information (artist name, album name, etc.) cannot be read. To display the track information, this track information must be edited at the Edit item. Note that the Import from iTunes function consults the file information in the iTunes library, so the track information is displayed even with files in WAV and AIFF format.
Net Number : 8 - Q7 I do not know how to install and uninstall the driver software.
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Installing
The driver software is installed when ITCH is installed from the included CD-ROM.
For details, refer to "Before you start" -> "About the installation procedure (Windows)" in the operating instructions.Uninstalling
-Windows XP
1. In the control panel, open [Add/Remove Program].
2. Click [Change/Remove Program].
3. Select [Pioneer DDJ ASIO], then click [Change/Remove].
4. Operate following the instructions that appear on the screen.-Windows Vista/Windows 7
1. In the control panel, open [Programs and Functions].
2. Select [Pioneer DDJ ASIO], then click [Uninstall/Change].
3. Operate following the instructions that appear on the screen.If you are asked for the administrator's password or verification, input the password or provide the verification information.
Net Number : 10 - Q8 Tell me the MIDI connection specifications.
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When controls and buttons are operated, the corresponding MIDI signals are output from the USB port (for details, see "Using DJ Software" in the operating instructions). Signal assignment cannot be changed. Also, MIDI signal input is not supported.
Net Number : 11 - Q9 Is there driver software for Macintosh computers?
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There is no special driver software for using the DDJ-S1.
Use the driver software provided as standard on the Macintosh computer.Net Number : 13 - Q10 Is a separate sound card needed?
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The unit is equipped with a built-in sound card, so there is no need to purchase one separately.
Net Number : 16 - Q11 Can a USB hub be used?
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The unit cannot be used via a USB hub. Connect the unit and computer directly using the included USB cable.
Net Number : 18 - Q12 Can software other than the bundled software be operated?
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This unit can be operated as a general-purpose MIDI controller.
Net Number : 30 - Q13 The buffer size can be adjusted with both ITCH and the driver. Which has priority?
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The buffer size adjusted with ITCH has priority.
Net Number : 47 - Q14 How can the buffer size be adjusted?
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As with the buffer size setting, the smaller the value of the kernel buffer number setting, the lower the latency, but interruptions in the sound tend to occur less with a larger value.
Make the setting using the procedure described below.
Check whether interruptions in the sound occur with ITCH's default setting (buffer size: 512 samples).[If interruptions in the sound do not occur with the default setting]
Gradually reduce the buffer size and set it to the lowest value at which no interruptions in the sound occur.
After this, open the DDJ ASIO settings utility, set the kernel buffer value to 2 and check whether interruptions in the sound occur. If so, set the kernel buffer value to 3.[If interruptions in the sound do occur with the default setting]
Open the DDJ ASIO settings utility, set the kernel buffer value to 4, then set the ITCH buffer size to the lowest value at which no interruptions in the sound occur.Net Number : 48 - Q15 Is there a MIDI table?
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Yes.
See the support page.Net Number : 49
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