![]() Now everything should be working fine.Īs you can see, the entire procedure is a bit lengthy and not really self explaining when you try to figure it out on the spot. In the next tab in your Traktor preferences, “Output routing”, set Now got to Traktor Preferences, in “Audio Setup” under “Audio Device” select the device you just created in the Audio MIDI setup app. Select them both an uncheck all other devices. ![]() When this new device is selected and Traktor and CDJs are connected, you will see two entries called “Pioneer CDJ-850”. Open “Audio MIDI setup.app” in your Utilities folder, click the “+” icon on the lower left corner, select “Create Aggregate Device” and name in accordingly. Windows users: check the “Drivers for Windows” section on the Pioneers Support site, In order to route the audio output of deck A to CDJ 1 and deck B to CDJ 2, follow these steps (this works for Apple users. The browse knob works just like on the S2.Īt this time, Traktor will play on your laptop speakers. The jog wheel works properly if you set it’s mode to “Vinyl”. Play around with the buttons on the CDJ and find out what they do - it’s straight forward. Now, each CDJ should be controlling it’s dedicated deck in Traktor. On the CDJ which you want to assign to deck B, press “Utility”, navigate to the MIDI settings and change the MIDI channel to “2”. In order to make the second CDJ control deck B, you have to change it’s MIDI channel. But both CDJs are controlling deck A - no good. Change the MIDI channel on the second CDJĪt this point, Traktor should be receiving controller data from the CDJs. ![]() Press the “PC” button on the CDJs for several seconds until “Connected” shows in the display.ġ.4. In Finder / Explorer, select “PIONEER_CDJ-850.tsi” Under “Controller settings”, select Device: “Generic MIDI”, then click and hold the “Add…” listbox, and navigate to “Import TSI / Import other…”. Load the mapping file in your Traktor preferences Go to the Pioneers Support site, scroll down to the section “MIDI mapping file for Traktor Pro & Pro 2” and download the “PIONEER_CDJ-850.tsi” file.ġ.2. Traktor Pro running on your laptop, 2 USB slots available Using CDJ 850 as a controller for Traktor Pro In case you encounter a similar situation in the future, having your laptop on you but not your controller and wanting to use CDJs as a controller for your Traktor, the following tutorial will make things much easier for you. So how to connect to his gear? It took me a while to figure it out. It turned out he himself is djing on and off and he also hires DJs sometimes. His DJ setup (CDJ 850s) without anyone playing, caught my attention. On my second evening I walked into Poohs' Bar and had a casual chat with Plug, the owner. I did bring my laptop though, to check emails and stay in touch with friends. You can play almost everywhere you go, including white sand beaches and luxury resorts.Ī few weeks ago, my only plan was to take a break and relax on one of the most beautiful islands in Thailand - Koh Lipe. One of the beauties of being a DJ is the fact that this profession is truly international.
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