FAQ
- Q1 I can't scratch.
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A1
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 Instruction Manual.
You can read the Instruction Manual [here].Net Number : 39 - Q2 I don't like the cut of the crossfader. Can I adjust it?
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A2
Yes.
The way to do this depends on the DJ application you're using.■rekordbox
You can adjust crossfader curve and cut lag in rekordbox [Preferences]> [Controller]> [Mixer].
Turn the curve to the left, the curve gradually rises.
Turn the curve to the right, the curve sharply rises.
For adjusting crossfader cut lag, see the Instruction Manual > "rekordbox" > "Changing the settings in rekordbox".
You can read the Instruction Manual [here].■Serato DJ Pro
You can adjust crossfader curve in Serato DJ Pro [Setup]> [Mixer] tab.
For details, refer to the Instruction Manual > "Serato DJ Pro" > "Setting the crossfader curve".
For adjusting crossfader cut lag, see "Changing the settings" > "Utilities mode settings"
You can read the Instruction Manual [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 : 40 - Q3 Fader Start doesn't work.
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A3
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 : 41 - Q4 When I change the BPM setting for the SAMPLER, the actual tempo (playback speed) doesn't change.
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A4
You can only change the tempo of the [LOOP] sampler slot.
You can't change the tempo of the [Oneshot] sampler slot.Net Number : 42 - Q5 When MASTER TEMPO or Key Lock is turned on, the sound sometimes distorts.
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A5
When MASTER TEMPO or Key Lock 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 : 43 - Q6 Why doesn't the jog wheel work the way I expect it to?
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A6
Jog Cutter mode might be turned on.
Turn the [JOG CUTTER] button off.Net Number : 44 - Q7 BPM and grid positions change suddenly sometimes when I'm using rekordbox.
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A7
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 Instruction Manual.
You can read the Instruction Manual [here].Net Number : 45 - Q8 Backspin continues even after the jog wheel stops when I'm using rekordbox.
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A8
When [Long] is selected for the backspin length setting, the backspin effect continues even after the jog wheel stops. Change the setting if you don't like it.
[rekordbox]
You can change it at [Preferences] > [Controller] > [Back Spin Length].For details, refer to [rekordbox] > [Changing the settings in rekordbox] in the Instruction Manual.
You can read the Instruction Manual [here].
Net Number : 46 - Q9 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 when I'm using rekordbox.
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A9
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 Instruction Manual.
You can read the rekordbox Instruction Manual [here].Net Number : 47 - Q10 Why are effects sometimes canceled unexpectedly while I'm using rekordbox?
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A10
Release FX may be running. When you use Release FX, all Beat FX that are currently turned on will be released.
Net Number : 48 - Q11 When I'm using rekordbox, why can't I hear some of the Merge FX sounds using the channel's headphones CUE?
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A11
The sounds of [BUILD SAMPLE], [RELEASE FX], and [DROP SAMPLE] can't be checked using the channel's headphones CUE (this is due to limitations of the audio routing).
Net Number : 49 - Q12 Sampler sound is not output while I'm using Serato DJ Pro. Why not?
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A12
The output for the sampler sound may not be set correctly.
Set the [DECK4/SAMPLER] selector switch to [SAMPLER].
Ensure that the output destination is selected for [OUTPUT] in the upper right of the sampler panel.
For details, refer to the Serato DJ Pro software manual.
You can read the Serato DJ Pro software manual [here].Net Number : 50 - Q13 When I'm using Serato DJ Pro, why doesn't the effect type return to its previous state after using Merge FX?
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A13
Try following the instructions below.
When Merge FX is turned off (step 4), effect settings return to their previous state.
1. Press the [MERGE FX] knob to turn on Merge FX.
2. Turn the [MERGE FX] knob.
The effect sound changes.
3. Press the [MERGE FX] knob again.
The effect sound changes again.
4. Turn Merge FX off.
You can turn Merge FX off in any of the following ways:
• Press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button.
• Press a Performance Pad while the unit is in Hot Cue mode.
• Press the [MERGE FX] select button.
• Press the [CUE] button during cue standby.
• Touch the jog wheel.Net Number : 51 - Q14 Effects don't change the sound when I turn the Merge FX knob while I'm using Serato DJ Pro. Why not?
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A14
If the FX Pack isn't activated, you can’t use Merge FX.
Be sure to activate the FX Pack on the My Serato screen.For details, refer to [Activating FX Pack and Pitch ’n Time DJ] > [Activating FX Pack] in the DDJ-FLX6 Instruction Manual.
You can read the Instruction Manual [here].Net Number : 52 - Q15 The jog wheels and tempo sliders don't work while Merge FX is turned on when I'm using Serato DJ Pro. Why not?
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A15
The jog wheels and tempo sliders don't work when Merge FX is turned on while MERGE FX1 is selected.
Net Number : 53 - Q16 Why can't I load tracks while Merge FX is turned on when I'm using Serato DJ Pro?
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A16
Tracks can't be loaded when Merge FX is turned on.
Net Number : 54 - Q17 Why does the illumination around the Merge FX knob continue to flash after turning off Merge FX when I'm using Serato DJ Pro?
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A17
If the illumination is blinking even though Merge FX isn't working, Merge FX might not have turned off properly the last time you used the feature.
Follow the instructions below to turn off Merge FX.
1. Press the [MERGE FX] knob.
2. Turn Merge FX off in any of the following ways:
• Press the [PLAY/PAUSE] button.
• Press a Performance Pad while the unit is in Hot Cue mode.
• Press the [MERGE FX] select button.
• Press the [CUE] button during cue standby.
• Touch the jog wheel.If the blinking continues, disconnect the USB cable, wait a while, then reconnect the USB cable.
Net Number : 55