FAQ
- Q1 Key Sync doesn't work.
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A1
The key of the track might not have been analyzed.
To use Key Sync, this must be done in advance. Follow the instructions below to analyze the key using your DJ application.■ For rekordbox
1. Right-click the track you want to analyze.
2. From the menu, click [Analyze Track].
3. Check [KEY] on the displayed window.
4. Click [OK].For details, see the rekordbox Operating Instructions, available [[here]] (https://rekordbox.com/manual "https://rekordbox.com/manual").
■ For Serato DJ Pro
1. Start Serato DJ Pro with your controller or mixer disconnected.
2. Click the gear icon on the left side in the middle of the screen.
3. Check [Set Key] and close the screen.
4. Drag and drop the track you want to analyze to [Analyze Files].For details, see the Serato DJ Pro Manual, available from the Serato website [here].
Net Number : 22 - Q2 Sometimes Master Tempo and Key Lock turn on by themselves.
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A2
■ For rekordbox dj
Master Tempo is automatically turned on when you use Keyboard mode or when you change the key of a track in Key Shift mode.■ For Serato DJ Pro
Key Lock is automatically turned on when you change the key of a track via the Pitch Play feature or by using the [KEY+]/[KEY-] buttons.Net Number : 23 - Q3 I can't use features other than Sampler.
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A3
When the DJ application is set to ABS (Absolute) mode, the following features can't be used. Switch to REL (Relative) mode if you want to use them.
・ Hot Cues
・ Manual Loop and 4 Beat Loop
・ Slip Reverse
・ Some Pad FX, such as RollNet Number : 24 - Q4 No sound comes out when I use Sampler.
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A4
The sampler volume of the controller or mixer you're using with the DDJ-XP2 might be low. Raise it by following the steps below.
■ For rekordbox dj
Check [SAMPLER] and [MIXER] at the top of the screen and raise the GAIN or channel fader in the center of the displayed Sampler panel.For details, see the rekordbox Operating Instructions, available [[here]] (https://rekordbox.com/manual "https://rekordbox.com/manual").
■ For Serato DJ Pro
Click the icon at the top of the screen to display the Sampler panel, then raise the volume knob at the top right.The Serato DJ Pro Manual is available from the Serato website [[here]] (https://serato.com/dj/pro/downloads "https://serato.com/dj/pro/downloads").
Net Number : 25 - Q5 After changing the DDJ-XP2 settings, I can't control my DJ application or DJ players (e.g. CDJs).
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A5
The following steps might solve the problem.
1. Disconnect the USB cable from the DDJ-XP2.
2. If the DJ application is running, close it.
3. While holding down both the left and right [LOAD] buttons, connect the USB cable to the DDJ-XP2.
4. Press the [PAD MODE 3] button on the left.
5. Press the pad (Pad 3 on the left) to turn it on.
6. Press the rotary selector.
7. Make sure the Pad mode button flashes and then lights up.
8. Disconnect the USB cable from the DDJ-XP2.When Pad 3 is lit, the DDJ-XP2 will automatically enter the Controller mode that best suits the connected compatible DJ application or DJ players. When Pad 7 is lit, it's forced to enter the general MIDI controller mode. So, when a compatible DJ application or DJ player is connected while Pad 7 is lit, the unit won't work properly. For example, you won't be able to switch modes or the pads will be misaligned.
Net Number : 26 - Q6 When I use the DJM-S9 with Serato DJ Pro, Slide FX doesn't work properly.
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A6
If you're using Serato DJ Pro, you might not be able to use the DDJ-XP2 to control Slide FX, depending on the mixer you're using.
If you're using the DJM-S9 with Serato DJ Pro, you can use the touch strip on the DDJ-XP2 to adjust the effect level/depth only when you've turned on the Serato DJ Pro effect via the DJM-S9.
Net Number : 27