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Serato DJ Pro - Connection Guide [CDJ-3000/CDJ-2000NXS2]

Multiplayer [CDJ-3000/CDJ-2000NXS2]

 

Introduction

The CDJ-3000/CDJ-2000NXS2 is equipped with an interface that enables high-precision control for Serato DJ Pro software manufactured by Serato Limited (Serato). Connecting these products to Serato DJ Pro provides control of the application without using a control CD.
This connection guide explains the basic operations when the products are connected to Serato DJ Pro.
Please see the Serato DJ Pro manual for further details on how to use Serato DJ Pro.

Connecting to Serato DJ Pro

Preparations

  • To connect to Serato DJ Pro, update the firmware of your multiplayer to the latest version. Please see our support page (pioneerdj.com/support/) for details of firmware upgrades.
  • Update Serato DJ Pro to the latest version. Please see the Serato website (serato.com) for details on system requirements.
  • One USB cable is necessary per multiplayer to connect your PC/Mac to a multiplayer.

Connection Procedures

Connect the multiplayer (or multiplayers*, if more than one are to be connected) to your PC/Mac using a USB cable per multiplayer.
*Up to 4 multiplayers can be connected to Serato DJ Pro.

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Supported devices with a Serato DJ Pro (DJM-900NXS2, etc.)

Using the Multiplayers as Serato DJ Pro Controllers

Turn on the power of all the units once the connections have been made. Then, follow the instructions below to set up each multiplayer.

1. CDJ-3000:
Press the [SOURCE] button on the multiplayer and then select [CONTROL MODE (CDJ)].
Press the rotary selector to fix it. The multiplayer is now recognized by Serato DJ Pro. CDJ-2000NXS2:
Press the [LINK] button on the multiplayer and then select [USB MIDI] for the [CONTROL MODE]. Press the rotary selector to fix it. The multiplayer is now recognized by the Serato DJ Pro.

2. Turn the rotary selector to select the deck to control (1 to 4). Press the rotary selector to fix it.

The multiplayer can now control Serato DJ Pro. Please see the Serato DJ Pro manual for further details on how to use Serato DJ Pro.

  • Pioneer DJ is a trademark of PIONEER CORPORATION and is used under license.
  • Serato DJ Pro is registered trademarks of Serato Limited.
  • Other product, technology and company names, etc. mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
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