DDJ-800

FAQ

Q1 I can't scratch.

VINYL mode may be turned off.
If you spin the top of the jog wheel when VINYL mode is off, the playback speed will be affected (Pitch Bend feature).

For details, refer to "Part names and functions" in the Operating Instructions.
You can read the Operating Instructions [here].

Net Number : 10

Q2 I don't like the cut of the crossfader. Can I adjust it?

Yes.
You can adjust crossfader curve and cut lag in rekordbox [Preferences]> [Controller]> [Mixer].

For details, refer to the Operating Instructions > "Changing the settings" > "Changing the settings with rekordbox".
You can read the Operating Instructions [here].

Crossfader curve affects the way the sound changes when you slide the crossfader. You can adjust it to suit your preference when scratching or mixing. Cut lag is the length of the silent zone at both ends of the crossfader.

Net Number : 12

Q3 When I slide the crossfader, the sound doesn’t change. Even if I slide the crossfader all the way to the left/right, I can hear the sound from the other deck.

Crossfader assign may not be set the way you want the crossfader to work.
In the general setting, channels [1] and [3] should be set to the left side of the crossfader and channels [2] and [4] should be set to the right.
*Crossfader assign sets the channel output to either the left or right side of the crossfader. If you don't want to use the crossfader, you can change the setting to disable it.

For details, refer to "Mixer panel" in the rekordbox Operating Instructions.
You can read the rekordbox Operating Instructions [here].

Net Number : 13

Q4 Fader Start doesn't work.

Cues may not be set.
The Fader Start feature starts playback from the set cue point. So, you need to set a cue point in advance.

Net Number : 14

Q5 BPM and grid positions change suddenly sometimes.

You may have done this accidentally. If you spin the jog wheel while holding down the [SHIFT] button on the unit, it changes the grid.

For details, refer to "Part names and functions" in the Operating Instructions.
You can read the Operating Instructions [here].

Net Number : 15

Q6 When I change the BPM setting for the SAMPLER, the actual tempo (playback speed) doesn't change.

You can only change the tempo of the [LOOP] sampler slot.
You can't change the tempo of the [Oneshot] sampler slot.

Net Number : 16

Q7 Effects are sometimes canceled unexpectedly.

RELEASE FX may be running.
When you use RELEASE FX, all BEAT FX that are currently on will be released.

Net Number : 17

Q8 When MASTER TEMPO is turned on, the sound sometimes distorts.

When MASTER TEMPO is turned on, the sound quality changes due to the sound processing that keeps the key constant. This change in sound quality is part of the unit's specification.

Net Number : 18

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