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Using Serato DJ Intro

This document explains basic use of Serato DJ Intro. For details on the functions and use of the software, refer to the Serato DJ Intro software manual.

Starting Serato DJ Intro

*  Before turning the unit on/off, always be sure to turn the volume down. Even with the volume turned down, you might hear some sound when 

switching the unit on/off. However, this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.

Basic Operations in Serato DJ Intro

Songs shown in the browser view can be imported into a deck area, and controlled from the DJ-202.

Deck section

Waveform panel

crate panel

Library

 

 

 

 

 

Importing a Song

Here we’ll explain typical operations for importing a song.

*  Serato DJ Intro provides a variety of ways to import songs. For details, 

refer to the Serato DJ Intro software manual.

*  If you’re using Serato Corporation’s DJ software (Scratch Live, ITCH, 

Serato DJ) and you have already created a song library, the library you 

created can be used as-is.

1  

In Serato DJ Intro, click the [Files] key.

The [Files] panel opens, and the files on your computer and on the 

peripheral devices connected to your computer are displayed.

2  

In the [Files] panel, click the folder that contains the songs you 

want to add to the library.

3  

Drag and drop the selected folder onto the crate panel.

A crate is created, and the songs are added to the library.

Loading a Song

Here’s how to load a song so that it can be output.

1  

On the DJ-202, hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the 

rotary selector to move the cursor to the crate panel.

2  

Turn the DJ-202’s rotary selector to move to the folder 

containing the song that you want to load; then press the 

rotary selector.

The cursor moves to the library.

3  

Turn the rotary selector to move to the song that you want to 

load.

4  

On the DJ-202, press the [LOAD] button of the deck into which 

you want to load the song.

1  

Turn on the power of the computer.

2  

Connect the DJ-202 (USB port) to the computer.

The power of the DJ-202 turns on.

3  

Turn on the power of the equipment that’s connected to the 

DJ-202.

4  

Start Serato DJ Intro.

Mac OS

In the Finder, open the [Applications] folder and double-click the 

[Serato DJ Intro] icon.

Windows 7

In the [Start] menu, click [All Programs] 

[Serato] 

[Serato DJ Intro] 

[Serato DJ Intro] icon.

Windows 8 1

In the [App View], click the [Serato DJ Intro] icon.

Windows 10

In the [Start] screen or [App View], click the [Serato DJ Intro] icon.

Summary of Contents for DJ-202

Page 1: ... Before using this unit carefully read USING THE UNIT SAFELY and IMPORTANT NOTES Startup Guide After reading keep the document s where it will be available for immediate reference Copyright 2017 ROLAND CORPORATION 01 ...

Page 2: ...ATTERN 11 INST PLAY Operations 11 Sampler Operations SAMPLER 12 Effect Operations 12 Changing the Effect Tempo 12 Using the Sequencer 13 Selecting Playing Copying or Deleting Patterns 13 Editing a Pattern 13 Synchronizing the Sequencer Tempo with the Serato DJ Intro Tempo 14 System Settings 15 Backing Up or Restoring Sequencer Data 16 Returning to the Factory Settings Factory Reset 16 Appendix 17 ...

Page 3: ...access the following Serato DJ Intro webpage https serato com dj intro downloads 2 Click DOWNLOAD SERATO DJ INTRO 3 Enter your email address and click CONTINUE 4 Enter your password and country and click CONTINUE An email is sent to the address you specified 5 Click Download Serato DJ Intro as directed by the email 6 Follow the instructions as directed by the screen then download the Serato DJ Int...

Page 4: ...rading to Serato DJ 1 Browser section 2 Deck section 3 Mixer section 1 2 2 3 Browser Section Use these controls to operate Serato DJ Intro and load songs 2 1 1 1 LOAD buttons Load a song selected on Serato DJ Intro into a deck SHIFT Sorts the song library by BPM SHIFT Sorts the song library by SONG 2 Rotary selector Turn this knob to move the cursor up down Press this knob to move the cursor to a ...

Page 5: ...he song the location returns to the beginning of the song If you press the buttons at the beginning of the song the previous song in the song list is loaded 6 r button Plays or pauses the song SHIFT r Returns to the temporary cue point and plays 7 Pad Mode select Here you can select the control mode of the performance pads HOT CUE button Selects hot cue mode p 11 Press HOT CUE Button Lit Assigns h...

Page 6: ... LOCK Specifies the variable range of the Tempo slider The setting changes in the order of 8 0 16 0 50 11 DECK 3 DECK 4 buttons Switch the deck left decks 1 and 3 right decks 2 and 4 to be operated 12 Tempo slider Adjusts the playback speed of the song If the key lock function is on Changes the playback speed side Lowers the playback speed side Raises the playback speed If the key lock function is...

Page 7: ...s fader Switches between the audio output of the left and right decks 7 MASTER LEVEL knob Adjusts the master output level 8 MIXING knob Adjusts the volume balance of the channel whose Channel CUE button is lit and the master output for phones output 9 PHONES LEVEL knob Adjusts the volume of the headphones 10 SAMPLER LEVEL knob Adjusts the sampler and instrument output level 11 SAMPLER CUE button T...

Page 8: ...included USB cable to connect this port to your computer When this is connected power is supplied from the computer To connect this to your computer you must install the USB driver Installing the Software p 3 2 MIDI OUT connector This outputs MIDI messages such as MIDI clock 3 MASTER OUT L R jacks Connect your powered speakers or power amp here 4 MIC IN jack Connect your microphone here MEMO In Sy...

Page 9: ...pheral devices connected to your computer are displayed 2 In the Files panel click the folder that contains the songs you want to add to the library 3 Drag and drop the selected folder onto the crate panel A crate is created and the songs are added to the library Loading a Song Here s how to load a song so that it can be output 1 On the DJ 202 hold down the SHIFT button and press the rotary select...

Page 10: ... the level of the speakers Monitoring Through Headphones 1 Set the DJ 202 s knobs as follows MIXING knob Turned all the way to the left PHONES LEVEL knob 2 Press the channel CUE button of the channel that you want to monitor 3 Turn the PHONES LEVEL knob toward the right to adjust the headphone level Closing Serato DJ Intro 1 Close the Serato DJ Intro screen Mac OS In the upper left of the Serato D...

Page 11: ...ack you can press performance pad 5 and then use the jog dial to make fine adjustments to the loop IN point If you once again press performance pad 5 you ll return to loop playback 5 5 During playback you can press performance pad 6 and then use the jog dial to make fine adjustments to the loop OUT point If you once again press performance pad 6 you ll return to loop playback Loop Operations LOOP ...

Page 12: ...deck 2 Click Serato DJ Intro s DJ FX key to open the DJ FX panel 1 1 1 2 3 4 3 4 3 4 1 Currently selected effect type 2 Time at which the effect is applied 3 Effect on off status highlighted when on 4 Effect depth 1 To select the effect type hold down the SHIFT button and press an effect button 1 3 of the deck that you want to operate The effect type changes each time you press the button FX 1 FX ...

Page 13: ...1 Hold down the PARAM button and press the performance pad of the pattern that you want to delete 5 5 To select a pattern 9 16 hold down the SHIFT button and press a performance pad The pattern is deleted MEMO If you copy delete while a pattern is playing the copy destination pattern or the deleted pattern is played Editing a Pattern NOTE When you edit a pattern the pattern is updated immediately ...

Page 14: ...down the SHIFT button and press the PARAM button you ll switch to instruments BD SD CH OH LT HC RS RC Clearing a recorded instrument sample Hold down the SHIFT button and press the performance pad that corresponds to the instrument sample that you want to clear Switching the instrument kit In INST PLAY mode you can switch kits For details refer to INST PLAY Operations p 11 Synchronizing the Sequen...

Page 15: ...election Off Reverb Delay Delay Reverb Specifies the effect that is applied to the mic audio Reverb Reverb is applied Delay Delay is applied Delay Reverb Delay and reverb are applied simultaneously OFF No effect is applied 4 Mic input effect setting Off 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Adjusts the depth of the effect that is applied to the mic audio 1 10 Higher values apply the effect more deeply OFF No effec...

Page 16: ... operate your computer to eject the Roland drive 5 Press the SEQUENCER section s START STOP button The performance pads blink alternately and then all performance pads blink NOTE Never turn off the power while the performance pads are blinking alternately 6 Disconnect the USB cable to power off the DJ 202 MEMO Sequencer data is compatible between the DJ 202 and the DJ 505 If the DJ 505 s sequencer...

Page 17: ...nt volume Are the knobs and faders that adjust the volume set correctly Set the TRIM knob channel fader cross fader and MASTER LEVEL knob to the appropriate positions p 7 Are the powered speakers or amp connected correctly Check the connections of the powered speakers or amp p 8 Are the connected powered speakers or amp set correctly Check the volume settings of the powered speakers or amp Sound i...

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