FAQ
- Q1 How many decks can I control?
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A1
You can control two decks at the same time. To switch to controlling Deck 3 and Deck 4, press [SHIFT] + [Int].
Net Number : 9 - Q2 The virtual deck screen on rekordbox dj shows eight pads only.
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A2
You can view up to eight pads at a time. Use the [PARAMETER] buttons on the DDJ-XP2 to switch the view between pads.
Net Number : 10 - Q3 Can I reverse the effect when I use Slide FX?
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A3
Yes. You can change the setting in Utility mode. Refer to [Settings on the unit] in the Operating Instructions for details.
You can read the Operating Instructions [here].
Net Number : 11 - Q4 What's Silent Cue?
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A4
This feature mutes the deck until you press a Hot Cue.
When Silent Cue is turned on, you can silently cue a track with the channel fader raised and the crossfader open on your mixer. Then, press a Hot Cue to drop the track into your mix without needing to touch the faders. Also, if you're using turntables with rekordbox dvs or Serato DVS, and Silent Cue is turned on, the music will start at the correct BPM when you press play on a stopped deck - you won't hear the music gradually speeding up as the deck works up to full speed.
Net Number : 12 - Q5 How do I load a sample into a sampler slot where another sample is already loaded?
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A5
If the slot already contains a sample, you can't load another sample using the DDJ-XP2.
Click the eject button on the application window to eject the loaded sample.
Net Number : 13 - Q6 What's Keyboard mode?
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A6
This feature enables you to trigger the selected Hot Cue in different semitones.
Each pad has a different pitch assigned to it, so you can use the pads to play melodies just like you're playing on a keyboard.
Net Number : 14 - Q7 Can I play a chord in Keyboard mode?
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A7
Playing chords isn't possible.
Net Number : 15 - Q8 When should I use the [INT] button?
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A8
INT mode is for when you don't want to use control CDs/vinyl for DVS control.
Always use INT mode when using the DDJ-XP2 with a DJ controller (e.g.the DDJ-1000).
If you're using rekordbox dvs or Serato DVS with a DJ mixer, use REL mode. If you get some trouble with your turntable in a DVS setup and the stylus doesn't work well, you can switch REL to INT for stable performance.
Net Number : 16 - Q9 Can I customize Hot Cues, Sampler, and other features?
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Yes.
■For rekordbox dj
You can use Pad Editor to change Pad mode settings. For details, refer to Pad Editor Operation Guide.Find the Pad Editor Operation Guide [[here]] (https://rekordbox.com/manual "https://rekordbox.com/manual").
■For Serato DJ Pro
You can assign functions to the pads in User mode using the Serato DJ Pro MIDI assignment feature.
For details, see [Using User mode] in the Operating Instructions.
You can read the Operating Instructions [here].Net Number : 17 - Q10 Can I use multiple DDJ-XP2 units if they're connected to my PC/Mac?
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A10
We don't guarantee that either unit will work properly when two DDJ-XP2s are connected to one PC/Mac.
Net Number : 18 - Q11 Can I use the unit with DJ applications other than rekordbox dj and Serato DJ Pro?
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A11
The DDJ-XP2 is designed to be used as a general purpose MIDI controller.
If you want to use a DJ application other than rekordbox dj or Serato DJ Pro, you need to configure the MIDI mapping.
The DDJ-XP2 MIDI Message List is available [[here]] (https://www.pioneerdj.com/en/support/software-information/controller/ddj-xp2/ "https://www.pioneerdj.com/en/support/software-information/controller/ddj-xp2/").
For details on MIDI mapping, see the instruction manual of your DJ application.Net Number : 19 - Q12 Can I set more than eight Hot Cues when using Serato DJ Pro?
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No. Eight is the maximum number of Hot Cues you can set when using Serato DJ Pro. When using rekordbox dj, you can set up to 16 Hot Cues.
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