DDJ-SR2

Q1 Is it possible to use this unit as a general purpose MIDI controller and to operate MIDI-compatible DJ software other than Serato DJ?: A1

It is possible.
In order to operate MIDI-compatible DJ software with this unit, the various functions of the DJ software must be assigned to this unit's control interface.
For details on assigning the functions, see your DJ software's operating instructions.

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Q2 Do the MIDI connection specifications support DIN terminals?: A2

No. MIDI signals are input and output through the USB port.

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Q3 What are the ranges of adjustment for the tempo?: A3

The range can be selected from one of the following: 8%, 16% and 50%

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Q4 Does the DDJ-SR2 support restarting from the computer's standby and sleep modes?: A4

Operation is not guaranteed when the computer has been restarted from the standby or sleep mode.

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Q5 There are three types of volume adjustments: with the TRIM control, with the channel faders and with the MASTER LEVEL control. What is the difference between them?: A5

TRIM: This adjusts the audio level input to the deck section or to the respective channels from an external device.
Channel faders: These adjust the audio level output from the respective channels for mixing.
MASTER LEVEL: This adjusts the audio level output to an external device from the DDJ-SR2.

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Q6 Can I change the functions assigned to the knobs and buttons on the DDJ-SR2?: A6

When using Serato DJ, MIDI signals can be assigned according to the user's preferences. For details, see "MIDI LEARNING" in the Serato DJ Software Manual.
When using MIDI-compatible DJ software other than Serato DJ as well, the DDJ-SR2 can be used as a general purpose MIDI controller.

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Q7 Can I use tracks purchased from iTunes?: A7

Generally, yes. However, DRM-protected tracks cannot be played.

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Q8 How should I adjust the buffer size?: A8

The latency (the period from when this unit is operated until the sound is output) can be shortened by lowering the buffer size setting. If there are interruptions in the sound, increase the buffer size, but note that this makes the latency longer. Set the buffer size to the minimum value at which no interruptions in the sound occur.

For Mac users
The buffer size can be adjusted in [SETUP] - [Audio] of Serato DJ.

For Windows users
Click [SETUP] - [Audio] of Serato DJ and then click the [Start Driver Panel] button to display the ASIO setting utility screen. On this screen, you can set [Buffer Size].

Follow the procedure below to set the buffer size to the minimum value at which no interruptions in the sound occur.
Check whether or not interruptions in the sound occur with the default setting (buffer size: 256 samples).

[When no interruptions in the sound occur at the default setting]
1. Start [DDJ-SR2 Setting Utility] and set the buffer size to the minimum value at which no interruptions in the sound occur.
2. If interruptions in the sound occur, adjust the buffer size to the minimum value at which no interruptions in the sound occur.

[When interruptions in the sound occur at the default setting]
Start [DDJ-SR2 Setting Utility] and set the buffer size to the minimum value at which no interruptions in the sound occur.

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Q9 Is there a List of MIDI messages?: A9

Yes.
It can be obtained on the Pioneer DJ support page.

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Q10 I don't want to output the sound of the computer's program events (warning tones, etc.). Is there any method to prevent it?: A10

Change the setting in the computer.

Windows
Using the sound settings in Control Panel, set all sound settings for program events to OFF.

Mac OS X
In the Sound panel of System Preferences, set the sound effect playback device to a device other than DDJ-RR.

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Q11 Can tracks managed with iTunes be input to DDJ-RR's USB sound card (audio interface)?: A11

Yes. When this unit and the computer are connected and a track is played in iTunes, the sound is input to this unit's channel 1. It cannot be input to other channels. In this case, however, the volume cannot be changed even by operating a trim control or fader on this unit. (The channel level meter also does not light.)
When listening to playback sound with headphones, fully turn the HEADPHONES MIX control clockwise and then adjust the HEADPHONES LEVEL control to an appropriate position.
Also, files containing DRM data cannot be played.

If sound is not input when the above operation is performed, do the following.

Windows 7
Display the [Run] dialog box from the [Start] menu, enter [mmsys.cpl], and click [OK]. The [Sound] window opens. Select [DDJ-SR2] on the [Playback] tab.
*This cannot be used simultaneously with the ASIO driver.

Windows 8.1
Select [Run] from [Apps View], enter [mmsys.cpl], and click [OK]. The [Sound] window opens. Select [DDJ-SR2] on the [Playback] tab.
*This cannot be used simultaneously with the ASIO driver.

Windows 10
Right-click the Start button, select [Run], enter [mmsys.cpl], and click [OK]. The [Sound] window opens. Select [DDJ-SR2] on the [Playback] tab.
*This cannot be used simultaneously with the ASIO driver.

Mac OS
In [Select a device for sound output] on the [Output] tab in [Sound] of [System Preferences], select [DDJ-SR2] from the sound devices. DDJ-SR2's input channel can be changed by selecting [DDJ-SR2] in [Audio MIDI Settings] of [Applications] > [Utilities] and then using the [Configure speakers...] dialog box.

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Q12 Can I set not to output microphone sound from the [BOOTH] output terminals?: A12

Yes. Configure the setting in the utilities mode of the unit.
For details on the utilities mode, check Operating Instructions.

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Q13 The sampler sound cannot be monitored with the headphones.: A13

Turn the [HEADPHONES MIX] control of the unit clockwise to the halfway position and then turn the [SAMPLER VOLUME] control clockwise.

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