11B-CONTROL DEEJAY BCD3000 User Manual

5.Operation

The control concept of the BCD3000 is designed to be extremely intuitive so that you master it quickly. All control elements have been arranged in such a way that you may already know from a DJ mixer or DJ CD player. The software’s user interface reflects the console of the BCD3000, allowing you to immediately control as many functions as possible with the B-CONTROL, without having to use the computer’s mouse.

5.1 First steps

Wiring

First of all, connect all the devices you need to the BCD3000. Make sure the unit is off before connecting it to other equipment. If you want to use the BCD3000 without additional audio sources (CD player, turntable, microphone), you only need to wire the outputs:

 

EP2000

EUROLIVE

EUROLIVE

B1520-PRO

B1520-PRO

Computer &

B-DJ Software

USB

 

 

MASTER OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BCD3000

USB

AUDIOBEHRINGER

HPX4000

Fig. 5.1: Standard wiring of the BCD3000

Connect the MASTER output to your hi-fi system, a pair of active speakers or the PA system in the club where you are playing. Connect your headphones to the PHONES output . The BEHRINGER DJ headphones HPX4000 are particularly well suited.

Program launch

After you have successfully installed the driver and TRAKTOR 3 LE software, run the program. First, boot your computer, and then switch on the BCD3000.

XP: The computer detects the driver and displays the Control Panel icon. Start the TRAKTOR 3 LE program from the Start Menu:

Start > All Programs > Native Instruments TRAKTOR 3 LE >

TRAKTOR 3 LE.

Mac: Go to Macintosh HD > Applications > TRAKTOR 3 LE and double-click the program icon “TRAKTOR 3 LE”.

The output section

Set the volume of the MASTER output with the MASTER control. The MASTER output always provides the signal routed to the crossfader.

Adjust the volume level of the headphones with the PHONES VOL control [15]. The PHONES MIX control [16] lets you adjust the balance between the Monitor/CUE signal (fully left) and the Master output signal (fully right).

The Track Collection

Create your own Track Collection by selecting the menu item Preferences (top right) > Browser Preferences > Data Location. Click “Add” on the bottom right of the dialog box, and then select the folder you want to add.

In addition to folders, you can also import single track titles or your iTunes library. You can find more information in the TRAKTOR 3 LE manual, which is on the CD.

Load title

Load a song from the list by using the mouse to click on the title and drag it onto Deck A. Alternatively, there are many other approaches, such as right-click or Ctrl-click, by selecting the track and then pressing Return, or by using hot keys (explained in the TRAKTOR manual).

Start playback

Move the crossfader fully to the left and start playback by pressing the PLAY button of deck A. Select a second track, move it to deck B and start it by pressing the PLAY button of deck B.

Pre-listen to next song

Listen in on the second tune with your headphones, turning up the PHONES VOL control [15] and moving the PHONES MIX control to the right (for example, center position). At first you hear the MASTER signal (Deck A). As soon as you press the CUE B button, the signal of Deck B is added to the headphones.

Now you can adjust the balance between both deck signals with the PHONES MIX control [16].

Next, match the tempo of Deck B with the current MASTER signal of Deck A. This can be achieved in various ways.

•Adjust the speed with the Pitch fader [32].

•Use the Pitch Bend buttons below the Pitch fader [31].

•A third option is to turn the Scratch wheel [34] clockwise (quicker) or counterclockwise (slower).

Ideally, listen to the bass drum or snare. If they match, the beat is perfect.

The Beat Mix indicator in the waveform display is a great help, or simply use the Sync Slave function (button [26]).