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Features

This unit is a dedicated controller equipped with interfaces for the intuitive operation of various functions of rekordbox dj. The layout of the various 
operation interfaces such as “BIGJOG,” “PERFORMANCE PADS,” and “2-CHANNEL MIXER” which embody the design philosophy of Pioneer DJ profes-
sional equipment and the tuning implemented to achieve operation optimal for use in combination with rekordbox dj have facilitated high response 
performance to allow DJs to perform as they wish. Also, this unit is equipped with dedicated operation interfaces for controlling the “BEAT FX” and 
“SEQUENCER” functions so that original arrangements can be added to the music being played back. Furthermore, numerous input and output termi-
nals support a variety of DJ styles. Featuring aluminum material for the top panel, the design makes this unit look high quality, which is appropriate in a 
variety of scenes such as events, home parties, etc.

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 rekordbox

 

rekordbox is a composite software that enables track management and DJ performances.

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  rekordbox dj

 

The DJ performance function of rekordbox is called rekordbox dj. Enter the license key shown on the rekordbox dj license key card included with 
this product to use rekordbox dj.

BIG JOG & ON JOG INDICATOR

This unit is equipped with a “BIG JOG” that is of the optimum size and 
operation load for performing fast-forward and fast-reverse operations 
manually and playing scratch performances. The jog operation informa-
tion can be sent to a computer more faithfully with low delay thanks to 
the adoption of an HID as the system for communication with rekordbox, 
which enables scratch performances with operation that feels even 
more like operation with analog records. Furthermore, the “ON JOG 
INDICATOR” positioned at the center allows the DJ to instantly know the 
deck performance state and mode selection state by lighting colors.

“MULTI-COLOR PERFORMANCE PADS”

“MULTI-COLOR PERFORMANCE PADS”, large rubber pads used to oper-
ate functions such as HOT CUE, PAD FX, and SAMPLER, are positioned 
at the front of the unit.
Music can be arranged by dynamic actions such as beating and rolling.
Also, each pad has built-in multi-color illumination so you can instanta-
neously understand the information required for your performance from 
the color and lighting state of the pad.

SAMPLER SEQUENCER

The “SEQUENCER” function that enables recording and playing sampler 
operation patterns can be intuitively operated from a dedicated opera-
tion interface on this unit.
The “SEQUENCER” function and dedicated operation interface can be 
used to easily create phrases using sampler sounds. Furthermore, a cre-
ated phrase can be loaded into a deck by pressing the “LOAD” button. 
Loading a phrase into a deck allows arrangements to be added to music 
using the various functions of the deck such as scratching and reverse 
playback to create music performances with even greater originality.

“BEAT FX” & “RELEASE FX”

BEAT FX which can add an effect linked to the tempo of the track being 
played and RELEASE FX which can turn off the music sound so that just 
the effect sound is output are operable from dedicated operation inter-
faces. This facilitates adding a new accent to music and use for effect 
sounds when mixing.

2-CHANNEL MIXER

This unit incorporates “2-CHANNEL MIXER,” which retains the control 
panel layout of the Pioneer DJM series, the world standard in DJ mixers. 
A master level meter and channel level meter are each placed at the 
center of the mixer to allow the DJ to know each level in an instant.

FLEXIBLE CONNECTIVITY

Two external input systems and one MIC input system are provided to 
connect to DJ players, analog players, etc.
The audio of external equipment can also be mixed. In addition, two 
MASTER OUT systems and one BOOTH OUT system are provided to also 
enable connections to various PA devices.

NEEDLE SEARCH

Points can be searched for simply by touching the touch pad with a 
finger. This makes for intuitive, speedy searching with the sense of 
touching the music directly.

PLUG AND PLAY USB PORT

A USB sound card is provided to connect this unit to a computer. All of 
the buttons and controls of this unit are set to be linked with “rekordbox 
dj” beforehand so that the DJ can begin performances immediately 
using “rekordbox dj” without having to make troublesome settings after 
simply connecting to a computer with a USB cable.

HIGH SOUND QUALITY

The audio output circuitry uses a low-jitter clock and high performance 
DAC to reproduce the original sound faithfully and achieve clear club 
sound. In addition, the sound quality technology Pioneer has developed 
with its professional series is used to achieve the industry’s highest level 
of sound quality for a DJ controller.

PROFESSIONAL QUALITY DESIGN

Aluminum material on the top panel and jog plate provides a sense of 
high quality design.
This unit is an essential part of DJ performance in clubs and home party 
scenes.

Summary of Contents for DDJ-RR

Page 1: ...DJ controller DDJ RR http pioneerdj com support http rekordbox com For FAQs and other support information for this product visit the above site Operating Instructions ...

Page 2: ...manual may differ from the actual language This manual consists mainly of explanations of functions of this unit as hardware For detailed instructions on operating rekordbox dj see the rekordbox software s manual Before start Features 3 What s in the box 4 About the AC adapter 4 Installing rekordbox Minimum operating environment for rekordbox 5 Before installing rekordbox 5 About the installation ...

Page 3: ... function that enables recording and playing sampler operation patterns can be intuitively operated from a dedicated opera tion interface on this unit The SEQUENCER function and dedicated operation interface can be used to easily create phrases using sampler sounds Furthermore a cre ated phrase can be loaded into a deck by pressing the LOAD button Loading a phrase into a deck allows arrangements t...

Page 4: ...ded power sources If you are unsure of the power source consult an authorized Pioneer representative Power Cord Protection When unplugging the unit pull on the plug not on the cord Do not handle the cord or plug with wet hands doing so could cause an electric short or shock Do not allow anything to pinch or rest on the power cord and do not place in a walkway Power Turn OFF the system before insta...

Page 5: ...rticular make sure the computer is in the proper conditions to provide constant high performance for example by keeping the AC power connected when using rekordbox Use of the Internet requires a separate contract with a provider offering Internet services and payment of provider fees Use the latest version service pack of the operating system Before installing rekordbox The rekordbox software is n...

Page 6: ...nt click Disagree to quit installation 4 If the installation completion screen appears click Close to close the rekordbox installer Installation Procedure Windows Log on as the user which was set as the computer s administrator before installing 1 Unzip the downloaded rekordbox software file 2 Double click the unzipped software file to launch the installer 3 Read the terms of the license agreement...

Page 7: ...r is pressed When the playlist palette is displayed the cursor moves between playlists in addition to the tree view and track list The tree view track list and playlist palette are in the browse sec tion of rekordbox dj For details on the role of each of them see the rekordbox Operating Instructions 3 BACK button Press Moves the cursor between the tree view and track list each time the button is p...

Page 8: ...ive or inactive 6 LOOP 1 2X button Press Selects a beat for auto beat loop Halves the loop playback length SHIFT press During loop playback moves the loop to the left by the amount equal to its length Loop Move 7 LOOP 2X button Press Selects a beat for auto beat loop Doubles the loop playback length SHIFT press During loop playback moves the loop to the right by the amount equal to its length Loop...

Page 9: ...essed Cue Sampler When the PLAY PAUSE f button is pressed during Cue Sampler playback continues from that point SHIFT press Returns the playback position to the beginning of the track m SYNC button Press Synchronizes with the tempos pitches and beat grids of the deck set as the master for synchronization automatically SHIFT press Sets the deck whose button is pressed as the master deck for synchro...

Page 10: ...be set by tapping the button Tap function 7 Channel fader Move Adjusts the level of audio signals output in each channel SHIFT move Use the channel fader start function Using the channel fader start function p 23 8 Crossfader Outputs the sound assigned with the crossfader assign switch SHIFT move Uses the crossfader start function Using the crossfader start function p 23 9 MASTER LEVEL control Adj...

Page 11: ... FX effect sound each time the button is pressed SHIFT press Sets the beat FX tempo mode to the BPM tap mode The BPM value used as the basis for beat FX is calculated by the interval at which the button is tapped Jog dial display section 1 1 ON JOG INDICATOR The display items can be changed on the Deck tab in Preferences of rekordbox The following settings are available Deck selection indication T...

Page 12: ...als Different input sources cannot be selected for both channels 7 PC MIX switch Switch the audio route of the external device connected to the PHONO LINE input terminal or MIC input terminal of this device Using external inputs p 26 8 SIGNAL GND terminal Connects an analog player s ground wire here This helps reduce noise when the analog player is connected 9 MIC input terminal Connects a microph...

Page 13: ...nning this unit with USB bus power Function restrictions such a reduction in the output level and reduc tion in the LED brightness may apply depending on the computer used In such a case use the included AC adapter Connecting input terminals Rear panel AUDIO OUT R L CONT Analog player Analog player DJ player DJ player Computer Microphone R L R L Power cord included AC adapter included To power out...

Page 14: ...n 14 Connecting output terminals Rear panel Power amplifier powered speakers etc Power amplifier for booth monitor Powered speakers etc Component amplifier powered speaker etc R L Front panel Headphones ...

Page 15: ...cable included 4 Turn on the computer s power 5 Connect the AC adapter Power cord included To power outlet AC adapter included 6 Press the STANDBY ON switch on this unit s rear panel to turn this unit s power on Turn on the power of this unit For Windows users The message Installing device driver software may appear when this unit is first connected to the computer or when it is connected to a dif...

Page 16: ...nce icon 4 Enter the license key and activate the software Enter the license key shown on the rekordbox dj license key card included with this product and activate the software following the instructions on the screen For details on the activation work procedure access the rekordbox product site below and see the rekordbox operating instructions in Support http rekordbox com Installing the driver ...

Page 17: ...s to Collection Collection is a screen for displaying a list of the music files managed by rekordbox Registering the music files on the computer as the music collection of rekordbox and then analyzing them enables those tracks to be used with rekordbox 1 Click Collection in the tree view A list of the tracks registered in Collection is displayed 2 Open Finder or Windows explorer then drag and drop...

Page 18: ...ut from the speakers according to your audio environment Monitoring sound with headphones Set the positions of the controls etc as shown below Names of controls etc Position HEADPHONES MIXING control Center HEADPHONES LEVEL control Turned fully counterclockwise 1 Press the headphones CUE button for the channel 1 2 Turn the HEADPHONES LEVEL control Adjust the sound level output from the headphones ...

Page 19: ...ss the LOOP IN button during playback and then press the LOOP OUT button Loop playback starts 3 Press the performance pad to set a loop during loop playback 4 Press the performance pad at which the loop is set Loop playback starts from the loop in point of the set loop The set loop can be cleared by pressing the performance pad while pressing the SHIFT button Using the pad FX A wide range of effec...

Page 20: ...rformance pads When the pad is pressed and held the sound is played in a loop The loop playback length differs depending on the SLICE ROLL setting When the pad is released the track returns to the position that is playing in the background About slicer mode and slicer loop mode Slicer mode When the playback position advances to the end of the range that has been sliced into eight equal sections th...

Page 21: ...ats page5 1 beat 2 beats 4 beats 8 beats page6 2 beats 4 beats 8 beats 16 beats page7 4 beats 8 beats 16 beats 8 bars page8 8 beats 16 beats 8 bars 16 bars page9 16 beats 8 bars 16 bars 32 bars For example when set to 1 beat from 1 8 beat the pad s setting is as shown below 1 8 beat left direction 1 2 beat left direction 1 2 beat right direction 1 beat left direction 1 beat right direction 1 8 bea...

Page 22: ...is loaded into the deck Using sequence calling Up to eight saved sequences can be called and played directly from a pad 1 Press the SAMPLER mode button while pressing the SHIFT button The mode switches to the sequence call mode 2 Press a performance pad The sequence saved to the pressed pad plays The eight sequences are the same for the left and right pads For details on saving sequences see Recor...

Page 23: ... reached in the background To cancel the slip mode press the SLIP button again Manual slip looping 1 Press the SLIP button The mode switches to the slip mode 2 Press the LOOP IN button during playback and then press the LOOP OUT button Loop playback starts Normal playback continues in the background even during loop playback 3 Press the LOOP OUT button while pressing the SHIFT button Looping is ca...

Page 24: ...This displays the number of the deck to which the effect unit is assigned 4 Displays the parameter status of beat FX 5 Displays the on off setting of beat FX 6 Displays the beat that beat FX effect synchronizes to or effect time 7 Displays the release FX type 8 Displays the beat that release FX synchronizes to 9 Displays the on off setting of release FX Operating beat FX in the multi mode 1 Press ...

Page 25: ...or the effect is calculated from the interval at which the BEATd button is tapped while pressing the SHIFT button Switching to the BPM tap mode Press the BEATd button while pressing the SHIFT button If the BEATc button is pressed while pressing the SHIFT button the mode switches to the BPM auto mode Using the release FX Release FX turns off the beat FX that was on up until then simultane ously wit...

Page 26: ...as when the selector control is turned fully clockwise for the crossfader curve in the preference settings of rekordbox 2 The setting is maintained when switched while connected with rekordbox but becomes fixed to the off setting when this unit is started independently 3 The setting is maintained when switched while connected with rekordbox but operation is with the setting fixed to High when this...

Page 27: ...he DJ player can be changed with rekordbox Change the setting items in Controller of Preferences The following settings can be changed only when rekordbox and this unit are connected Setting items of Deck tab in Controller On Jog Indicator Sets the display target of the jog indicator of this unit deck section Jog dial display section p 11 Back Spin Length The back spin performed by this unit can b...

Page 28: ... dB 6 dB Master output monaural stereo selection Switches the setting for the sound output from the master output termi nals between monaural and stereo Monaural Outputs the master sound in monaural Stereo Outputs the master sound in stereo Booth Attenuator Level setting Sets the booth output attenuator level Setting values 0 dB 6 dB 12 dB Booth output monaural stereo selection Switches the settin...

Page 29: ...the Windows Start menu Adjusting the buffer size If the buffer size is made large drops in audio data breaks in the sound occur less easily but the time lag due to the delay in the transfer of the audio data latency increases Checking the version of the driver software For Mac OS X 1 Open the Applications folder in Finder 2 Click Pioneer DDJ_RR DDJ_RR Version Display Utility For Windows 1 Launchin...

Page 30: ...y be displayed instead of the DDJ_RR icon In that case select USB MIDI Device If this unit is connected to the computer using the USB cable again the DDJ RR icon appears The jog dial does not respond to touching Is the jog dial dirty An electrostatic system is used as the detection method in the jog dial of this unit Therefore if the jog dial is dirty or the user has hand cream on their hands dete...

Page 31: ...to whether or not rekordbox is running Only one track deck is display on the screen The platter is not displayed on the track deck Is rekordbox set to the EXPORT mode Click the area indicated by EXPORT at the upper left of the screen and then select PERFORMANCE Has rekordbox dj been activated Enter the rekordbox dj license key included with this unit on the Preferences License screen of rekordbox ...

Page 32: ...t and if you consent to the provisions put a check mark in I agree and click OK If you do not consent to the provisions of the Software end user license agreement click Cancel and stop installation 3 Proceed with installation according to the instructions on the screen If Windows Security appears on the screen while the installation is in progress click Install this driver software anyway and cont...

Page 33: ...oneer DJ may be entitled You agree that Pioneer DJ may seek injunc tive relief to prevent the actual threatened or continued breach of this Agreement 7 TERMINATION Pioneer DJ may terminate this Agreement at any time upon Your breach of any provision If this Agreement is terminated You will stop using the Program permanently delete it from your computer or mobile device where it resides and destroy...

Page 34: ...ghts rekordbox restricts playback and duplication of copyright protected music contents When coded data etc for protecting the copyright is embedded in the music contents it may not be possible to operate the program normally When rekordbox detects that coded data etc for protecting the copyright is embedded in the music contents processing playback reading etc may stop Recordings you have made ar...

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