Checking the version of the driver software

Click Windows [Start] menu >[All Programs]>[Pioneer]>[Pioneer CDJ]>[ Pioneer CDJ Version Display Utility].

!You can check the firmware version of this unit on the screen.

!The firmware version is not displayed when the CDJ-2000 is not connected to the computer or when the CDJ-2000 and computer are not properly communicating.

Checking the latest information on the driver software

For the latest information on the driver software for exclusive use with this unit, visit our website shown below.

http://www.prodjnet.com/support/

Using other brands of DJ software

Operating DJ software by MIDI interface

The CDJ-2000 also outputs the operating data for the buttons and dials in MIDI format. If you connect a computer with a built-in MIDI-compatible DJ software via a USB cable, you can operate the DJ software on this unit. The sound of music files being played on the computer can also be output from the CDJ-2000. Before using the CDJ-2000 as an audio device, install the driver software on the computer (page 24). Also, the CDJ-2000 must be selected in the DJ software’s settings. For details, see your DJ software’s operating instructions.

1 Connect the USB port on this unit to your computer.

For instructions on connecting, see Using other brands of DJ software on page 12.

2 Press [BROWSE], then press [LINK].

[Control Mode] and [USB-MIDI] appear on the menu screen.

3 Select [Control Mode] and enter.

The connecting screen is displayed.

4 Select [USB-MIDI] and enter.

The CDJ-2000 switches to the control mode.

5 Start the DJ software.

Communication with the DJ software starts.

!The DJ software on the computer can be operated using the buttons and rotary selector on the CDJ-2000.

!It may not be possible to use some buttons to operate the DJ software.

!The control mode is canceled when a track is loaded in the CDJ-2000.

!For messages output by the CDJ-2000, see List of MIDI Messages.

Changing the MIDI channel setting

1 Press [MENU/UTILITY] for over 1 second.

The utility screen appears.

2Select [MIDI CHANNEL] and enter.

3Turn the rotary selector.

Select the MIDI channel and change the setting. A setting from 1 – 16 can be selected.

4 Press the rotary selector to enter.

5 Press [MENU/UTILITY].

The previous screen reappears.

List of MIDI Messages

SW Name

SW Type

MIDI Messages

Notes

 

 

MSB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A linear value corresponding to

 

 

 

 

 

the speed, from stop to 4X: 64 for

JOG (TOUCH)

Bn

10

dd

stop, 65 (0.06X) – 127 (4X) in the

 

 

 

 

 

forward direction, 63 (0.06X) – 0

 

 

 

 

 

(4X) in the reverse direction.

TEMPO SLIDER

VR

Bn

1D

dd

0 – 127, 0 on the – side, 127 on

the + side

 

 

 

 

 

TOUCH/BRAKE

VR

Bn

1E

dd

0 – 127, 0 (min.) on the left side,

127 (max.) on the right side

 

 

 

 

 

RELEASE/START

VR

Bn

1F

dd

0 – 127, 0 (min.) on the left side,

127 (max.) on the right side

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A linear value corresponding

 

 

 

 

 

to the speed from 0.5X to 4X: 64

JOG RING

Bn

30

dd

when stopped (under 0.49X), 65

(0.5X) to 127 (4X) in the forward

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

direction, 63 (0.5X) to 0 (4X) in the

 

 

 

 

 

reverse direction.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

General

 

 

 

98 – 127, 1 – 30 Difference of count

ENCODER

Purpose

Bn

4F

dd

from previous time is sent (±1 –

 

Controller

 

 

 

±30) When over ±30, set at ±30

 

 

 

 

 

 

PLAY/PAUSE

SW

9n

00

dd

OFF=0, ON=127

 

 

 

 

 

 

CUE

SW

9n

01

dd

OFF=0, ON=127

SEARCH FWD

SW

9n

02

dd

OFF=0, ON=127

 

 

 

 

 

 

SEARCH REV

SW

9n

03

dd

OFF=0, ON=127

TRACK SEARCH

SW

9n

04

dd

OFF=0, ON=127

NEXT

 

 

 

 

 

TRACK SEARCH

SW

9n

05

dd

OFF=0, ON=127

REV

 

 

 

 

 

LOOP IN

SW

9n

06

dd

OFF=0, ON=127

LOOP OUT

SW

9n

07

dd

OFF=0, ON=127

 

 

 

 

 

 

RELOOP

SW

9n

08

dd

OFF=0, ON=127

MEMORY

SW

9n

0A

dd

OFF=0, ON=127

 

 

 

 

 

 

CALL NEXT

SW

9n

0B

dd

OFF=0, ON=127

 

 

 

 

 

 

CALL PREV

SW

9n

0C

dd

OFF=0, ON=127

DELETE

SW

9n

0D

dd

OFF=0, ON=127

 

 

 

 

 

 

TIME/A.CUE

SW

9n

0E

dd

OFF=0, ON=127

 

 

 

 

 

 

TEMPO RANGE

SW

9n

10

dd

OFF=0, ON=127

MASTER TEMPO

SW

9n

11

dd

OFF=0, ON=127

 

 

 

 

 

 

JOG MODE

SW

9n

12

dd

OFF=0, ON=127

HOT CUE A

SW

9n

18

dd

OFF=0, ON=127

HOT CUE B

SW

9n

19

dd

OFF=0, ON=127

 

 

 

 

 

 

HOT CUE C

SW

9n

1A

dd

OFF=0, ON=127

HOT CUE REC/

SW

9n

1C

dd

OFF=0, ON=127

CALL

 

 

 

 

 

TEMPO RESET

SW

9n

1D

dd

OFF=0, ON=127

 

 

 

 

 

 

JOG TOUCH

SW

9n

20

dd

OFF=0, ON=127

 

 

 

 

 

 

REVERSE

SW

9n

21

dd

OFF=0, ON=127

4 BEAT LOOP

9n

2A

dd

OFF=0, ON=127

 

 

 

 

 

 

EJECT

SW

9n

2F

dd

OFF=0, ON=127

TAG TRACK

SW

9n

30

dd

OFF=0, ON=127

BACK

SW

9n

32

dd

OFF=0, ON=127

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENCODER PUSH

SW

9n

33

dd

OFF=0, ON=127

NEEDLE

Touch Sensor

Bn

1C

dd

OFF = 0 1 to 127 position data

from left to right side

 

 

 

 

 

n is the channel number.

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Pioneer CDJ-2000 Checking the version of the driver software, Checking the latest information on the driver software

CDJ-2000, Multi Player specifications

The Pioneer CDJ-900 is a versatile DJ multi-player designed to elevate the performance of both the amateur and professional DJ. Renowned for its innovative technology and user-friendly interface, the CDJ-900 quickly became a staple in clubs and festivals worldwide, making it an essential tool for those serious about their craft.

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