I watched this video just to get some info on the pioneer system you are using. I have them on order of course and on their way, HOWEVER. The video itself was terrific. Thank you for sharing. I already know all of this, but, Your knowledge kept me locked in the whole time. Great job! Thanks again!
im a new dj and i have some pioneer cdj800s and a djm 600 mixer and this has helped me alot thanks man! My monitors are M-Audio BX8 they dont have RCA connection only XLR so i had to buy a XLR to RCA addaptor to be able to play them through master. but thanks mate very helpful video!
Thanks for this - I have plenty of experience with home audio gear using XLR and RCA connections but I needed a basic intro for DJ gear. You have a few more connections but ultimately its the same concept - source(s) into amp or powered monitors.
I just bought some and thanks to this video they were very easy to hook up - that and with mobile DJing I'm used to working with connections... but always with my own stuff and never walking in to hook up to others'.
Hello Kosmic Sound. If you use a second usb in the second cdj 2000 nexus, could you click both on the usb and link so that you get both types of information? I mean if you have both of the clicked will you get the music on both usbs?
When you hooked up the Turntable where do you get your music from without a laptop? I recently got a DJM 500 and waiting for Stanton t62 turntables but am curious how to hook it up to my laptop for future gigs. Sorry for any dumb questions still learning about everything.
good aft, i have an issue with random looping when i scratch and/or move the platter to cue up. also, the sound cuts off unless i hold the needle search. do u have any ideas on how i can fix this? i have cdj 2000s.
i've gone with a macbook. imac, 2 dual disc players as back up with a 12 channel sound desk with a mic to and im happy with that until i got enough money to get them but right now i have nothing else to say
Great tutorial but I just have one question. Right now I'm working with my Pioneer DDJ-S1 controller and I'm think about upgrading to a proper pair of decks and mixer, similar to what you've got except I might use a DJM-2000. I was wondering there was anyway to connect my laptop into the system some how because all my music is stored on my laptop and prefer to play if from there rather than a USB stick. Is this possible? I would love your advice
Please help!! I have the ddj sx with windows 7 using the master volume. For some reason my crossfader volume sliders only works from 0 to 1 value. Meaning, that i cant reallt turn up or lower my volume with these sliders. I can only use the trim for now. Am i doing something wrong. Help..
I have a DDJ SX 2 wired to my iMac with two Pioneer S-DJ 05 monitor speakers. At what point do I set the output volume of the iMac? Do I wind that output up to max, set the channel levels, then the master or what? My speakers are quite powerful, and as mid-range desk top speakers, they can really rock. The blue LED lights will start to show red when clipping occurs. They also have a remote volume controller. So many possibilities but not sure how to optimise their setup. Please advise 👍
depending on what your're buying, also depends on your choice of program. your best choice to start is to get the demo of each and get a feel of the programs. Serato DJ Traktor Virtual DJ They all have demos and full versions. Also, your gear might not work with a specific program so you will want to do some research. Also do A LOT of research on the type of djing you want to do, what gear works best for that type, and what level of equipment you want to purchase. DO NOT buy the top of the line professional dj equipment if youre just starting out, you will regret it in the future.
Ben, dcj's ARE soundcards... all you need to use cdjs are the cdjs and a computer, to connect them all together you need rca cables to the mixer and ethernets connecting the cdjs to manage the files across them all (non pc use)
They're using the CDJs as hardware controllers for Serato - in other words playing music from a laptop, but controlling (play/cue/effects) via the CDJs. Some mixers have the soundcard (which is mainly what a Serato box is) built in.
This is about the most expensive gear you can get. Two CDJ-2000 NXS and a DJM 700 K makes roughly 4800€. For a beginner who needs setup instructions I'd recommend the solution with a notebook and a controller with included interface, which you can get for 200€. And you can get really nice ones if you spent up to 800€. Also they're smaller to carry and easier to set up. By now the most common solution also in clubs around me.
What's a better setup a pair of Pioneer XDJ-1000 players with a Pioneer DJM-900SRT mixer, a Pioneer DDJ-SP1 Midi Controller and a Pioneer RMX-500/1000 (I don't know which is better) or a pair of Pioneer XDJ-1000 players with a Rane 62 mixers, a Pioneer DDJ-SP1 Midi Controller and a Pioneer RMX-500/1000?
Hey kosmic , I wanna know that can I use console for hihop/rap music production.. I am a rapper n I want to make and album with my own music idea and setup.. does console help me for it ??And it works on DAW?
This is the most expensive equipment you can buy by now. Pioneer CDJ-2000 NXS and a DJM 700-K, that's roughly 2 x 2.000€ + 800€ = 4800€, that's no beginner stuff. For someone who needs initial instructions I recommend starting with a Notebook & Controller, comes much cheaper. Having a notebook, a basic controller with everything needed comes at 200€, software is free (Virtual DJ). For up to 700€ you'll get some kick-ass stuff, the most common solution for DJ's in most clubs around me nowadays
hey I have a pioneer ddj sx2 and KRK Rokit 5's. I bought an rcs cable that ends in a 3.5mm headphone jack. I've been having a lot of trouble connecting them, I think I might need an cable that ends in RCA as well as starts with it (sorry if that's not how you're meant to say it) but if someone could tell me what cable I'll need that would really help.
Hi, I am using a behringer djx 750 mixer where is only one rca master output. In that case, how to connect these kinda speakers or in my scenario, I bought ehko rs15a active speakers, these have xlr cable included but I dont know how to connect both of these speakers together in one rca master output. Please helppp!!!
I'm not a DJ at all and i've never touched any equipment. But i think i'ts because you have more control of what the audience are hearing. In a club, the sound will bounce all over the place and i bet it's even worse on a big festival. What this will do is cause your mix to be out of sync if you try to match the beats because of the time it takes for the sound to travel in space. If you then have speakers right beside you in the booth, you will not have any issue with the bouncing sound. It will sound more direct and it will be easier to match the beats. As i said, im not a DJ but it's my theory atleast. If im totally wrong, please correct me ;)
yes its true that having a booth speaker might be of a help to aid you to hear your music. its just like when you are using your headset. If you wanna mix a song you got to hear from your headset but for booth is without your headset before you amplify your music to the audience. and Daniel Assor (y)
+Daniel Assor You are mostly correct, the monitors just play what the main pa plays, they are there just to help the dj hear what the crowd is hearing. The dj does his beat matching through head phones or earphones.
Weaiz Most of the time as a DJ in a club or festival situation, you will be situated behind the main PA, and it may sound silly but just by being behind the speakers, you can’t hear a lot of the music. Booth speakers are there to face yourself so you can hear the main output properly and also over the crowd noise etc. Not needed if you’re bedroom DJ’ing.
it could also be called the main, if there are EQ on the speakers as well best to have them set to the center, this way it is not boosting or reducing any frequencies so you can get your levels set correct, then if you find the sound peircing your ears reduce the highs slightly (the highs are what give your ears fatigue after a long period, if you find your lows are lacking or over powering use that eq on the speakers to adjust it, using all the way up or down on the EQ usually is a bad idea.
Love it. Too bad the camara edit is sometimes focused on the wrong angel, cause you wanna see in a blink of an eye which knob or connection you have to use. I had to go back ones in a while to see where the used knob or lineport is. Overall good presentation.
How I can record the Proper quality of the mixing and at the same time the crowds sound (As they do in Festival's Live sets). Pls advice... My Gear List: Apple MacBook Pro ME294LL/A 15.4-Inch Laptop with Retina Display Traktor Kontrol S4 MarkII (DJ Controller For House Music Only) Traktor Kontrol X1 (2 Pcs) Traktor Kontrol F1 (1 Pc) Traktor Kontrol Z1 (1 Pc) Pioneer RMX 1000 (1 Pc) Pioneer DDJSX (DJ Controller For HipHop and Others) KRK RP5G2 Rokit G2 5In Powered Studio Monitor (2 Pcs)
You will need to buy a red/white thing to 3.5mm jack, then connect the red white thingys to the master 2 then plug in the 3.5mm jack into your computers mic port, then open up Audacity and select the mic jack, then hit record, and you're done!
I watched this video just to get some info on the pioneer system you are using. I have them on order of course and on their way, HOWEVER. The video itself was terrific. Thank you for sharing. I already know all of this, but, Your knowledge kept me locked in the whole time. Great job! Thanks again!
This is the best dj tutorial ever! Thank you very much!!!
Thanks Leonard! This is very helpful.. For my PA system, should I run the cable from my mixer to my subwoofer or speaker first?
Very informative video, thanks a lot! Now I'd like to see a video about hooking up Traktor X1, laptop and soundcard to the Mixers please
this the best tutorial i have ever found on TH-cam thank you soo much
Very well done. Might be good to mention is that sometimes you gotta do this in the dark ;)
Why did I just watch this whole vid I don't even have decks and aren't considering getting any yet.
Haha same
Or Nah same
Or Nah
yea why the fuck are u watching
same
Excellent video. I'm making the leap from the digital world into Pioneer (though I'm not so sure this is an "upgrade") and I found this very helpful.
lmao i saw you so many times in the comment section of this vid
Sve
im a new dj and i have some pioneer cdj800s and a djm 600 mixer and this has helped me alot thanks man!
My monitors are M-Audio BX8 they dont have RCA connection only XLR so i had to buy a XLR to RCA addaptor to be able to play them through master.
but thanks mate very helpful video!
Great tips for setting levels.
I'm a n00b at all this, but have to learn how to set it up for our restaurant/club. This going to help heaaaps. thank you +Kosmic Sound
Brilliant.... best tutorial on this important lesson I found
well done kosmic
Wow!... What a great and very helpful and informative video very
Easy to understand..... ✌️👍
Super Clean Set Up :)
Cheers,
Bpm Supreme Record Pool
Thanks for this - I have plenty of experience with home audio gear using XLR and RCA connections but I needed a basic intro for DJ gear. You have a few more connections but ultimately its the same concept - source(s) into amp or powered monitors.
Who else is watching this and knows he can't buy these?
Majd Bishara me
I wish....
I just bought some and thanks to this video they were very easy to hook up - that and with mobile DJing I'm used to working with connections... but always with my own stuff and never walking in to hook up to others'.
I can buy all of this, but I have a wife.
This is the BEST answer.. ahahahahah
Hello Kosmic Sound. If you use a second usb in the second cdj 2000 nexus, could you click both on the usb and link so that you get both types of information? I mean if you have both of the clicked will you get the music on both usbs?
I feel like anyone with $6000 worth of equipment on their table would know how to set it up.
Yeah!!!!! lol
Frank Pirolo Disagree, I just bought this exact setup and had no idea how to set it up, the club does that...
Frank Pirolo $6000 equipament ? good for you, here in Brazil only ONE CDJ is R$6000 hahahahah
I spent 449 so yah
I'm 11 I just bought a mixer and laptop
When you hooked up the Turntable where do you get your music from without a laptop? I recently got a DJM 500 and waiting for Stanton t62 turntables but am curious how to hook it up to my laptop for future gigs. Sorry for any dumb questions still learning about everything.
Could you use these speakers as a PA system or just as studio monitors at your house?
thanks man . it helps me lot with that volume level thing
is it better to get a controller or to get seperate mixers/turntables as shown here?
good aft, i have an issue with random looping when i scratch and/or move the platter to cue up. also, the sound cuts off unless i hold the needle search. do u have any ideas on how i can fix this? i have cdj 2000s.
This was a very good vid...kepp making more learn how to setup first time I watch it...Masters at Work..for sure...Thanks
i've gone with a macbook. imac, 2 dual disc players as back up with a 12 channel sound desk with a mic to and im happy with that until i got enough money to get them but right now i have nothing else to say
Thanks for the info, nice and clear and on point. 👍
most complete tutorial and informative, subscribed! THANKS!
What are the lowest price dj boards under £100.00????
hey can you tell me, what are those stands you are using for the KRK monitors? brand, model? thanks
do u link them with a patch or cross over ethernet cable?
Can I use both output channels at the same time? One for Passive Speakers And one ActiveThank you?.
Hi, .My front room is small. is it better to buy one Yamaha dbr15 (15inch driver)or two dbr12 to have stereo?
Great tutorial but I just have one question. Right now I'm working with my Pioneer DDJ-S1 controller and I'm think about upgrading to a proper pair of decks and mixer, similar to what you've got except I might use a DJM-2000. I was wondering there was anyway to connect my laptop into the system some how because all my music is stored on my laptop and prefer to play if from there rather than a USB stick. Is this possible? I would love your advice
whats the difference between analog and digital connections? is there a better one to use?
Please help!! I have the ddj sx with windows 7 using the master volume. For some reason my crossfader volume sliders only works from 0 to 1 value. Meaning, that i cant reallt turn up or lower my volume with these sliders. I can only use the trim for now. Am i doing something wrong. Help..
Thanks so much! I really like this. It helped me out a lot
if the cdj talk to the mixer for quantize effects shouldn't it have switching or ethernet port to connect all 3 together?
can you connect multiple dj mixers to the 2 dj wheels and have a wall of mixers and 2 dj wheels?
I have a DDJ SX 2 wired to my iMac with two Pioneer S-DJ 05 monitor speakers. At what point do I set the output volume of the iMac? Do I wind that output up to max, set the channel levels, then the master or what? My speakers are quite powerful, and as mid-range desk top speakers, they can really rock. The blue LED lights will start to show red when clipping occurs. They also have a remote volume controller. So many possibilities but not sure how to optimise their setup. Please advise 👍
I just wanna say thank you because I’m not a professional even though I’ve got some expensive kit but thanks still the same thank you
ok guys.. after buying the decks, what applications do you have to get to connect to your computer...? is it fine if you never used them before?
depending on what your're buying, also depends on your choice of program.
your best choice to start is to get the demo of each and get a feel of the programs.
Serato DJ
Traktor
Virtual DJ
They all have demos and full versions.
Also, your gear might not work with a specific program so you will want to do some research.
Also do A LOT of research on the type of djing you want to do, what gear works best for that type, and what level of equipment you want to purchase. DO NOT buy the top of the line professional dj equipment if youre just starting out, you will regret it in the future.
***** so... after buying... does serato DJ or virtual dj included?
***** so is it ok to just buy it? Like after buying it does some cdjs support usb? and whats a timecode o.o
Ben, dcj's ARE soundcards... all you need to use cdjs are the cdjs and a computer, to connect them all together you need rca cables to the mixer and ethernets connecting the cdjs to manage the files across them all (non pc use)
thank you for support
Quick question. I am starting to look into the use of CDJ's and have noticed that some people use a Serato Box. What are they used for?
They're using the CDJs as hardware controllers for Serato - in other words playing music from a laptop, but controlling (play/cue/effects) via the CDJs. Some mixers have the soundcard (which is mainly what a Serato box is) built in.
This is about the most expensive gear you can get. Two CDJ-2000 NXS and a DJM 700 K makes roughly 4800€. For a beginner who needs setup instructions I'd recommend the solution with a notebook and a controller with included interface, which you can get for 200€. And you can get really nice ones if you spent up to 800€. Also they're smaller to carry and easier to set up. By now the most common solution also in clubs around me.
Thanks. Many people who work in the entertainment/audio field dont take the time out to show this
what's the name of the track you were using for testing ? thank you
Thanks, can i do the same connection with the DDJ-SX?? to use mackie speakers??
Grate video...
Does all the equipment come within the cables ect?
Nice job on the tutorial. Thanks.
Thank you from Morocco :)
What's a better setup a pair of Pioneer XDJ-1000 players with a Pioneer DJM-900SRT mixer, a Pioneer DDJ-SP1 Midi Controller and a Pioneer RMX-500/1000 (I don't know which is better) or a pair of Pioneer XDJ-1000 players with a Rane 62 mixers, a Pioneer DDJ-SP1 Midi Controller and a Pioneer RMX-500/1000?
i have a question is it possible to just plug in some headphones and mix rather than out some massive speakers
yes you can, theres a split option which will split one side of headphones to master and one side of headphones to your cue!
do you need RCA speakers? i have bought a Numark Mixtrack Pro 2 but i have no idea if i need the RCA speakers..
What Equipment Are You Using I could get it in the beginning
What are the speaker stands called that the KRK 10-3's are on?
If using CDJs, don't use the crossfader, or just using the mixer, learn to use the volume faders. You lose so much sound using the crossfader.
lots of people tell me that, so im working on changing my habits!!
It depends on what curve you're using ;)
Hey kosmic , I wanna know that can I use console for hihop/rap music production.. I am a rapper n I want to make and album with my own music idea and setup.. does console help me for it ??And it works on DAW?
This is the most expensive equipment you can buy by now. Pioneer CDJ-2000 NXS and a DJM 700-K, that's roughly 2 x 2.000€ + 800€ = 4800€, that's no beginner stuff. For someone who needs initial instructions I recommend starting with a Notebook & Controller, comes much cheaper. Having a notebook, a basic controller with everything needed comes at 200€, software is free (Virtual DJ). For up to 700€ you'll get some kick-ass stuff, the most common solution for DJ's in most clubs around me nowadays
How much would this set up be?
I'm looking to invest ^.^
The VMS4.1 is great but im looking to expand my horizons c:
Anyone else remember when this dude blew up Nakatomi Plaza back in the eighties?
hey I have a pioneer ddj sx2 and KRK Rokit 5's. I bought an rcs cable that ends in a 3.5mm headphone jack. I've been having a lot of trouble connecting them, I think I might need an cable that ends in RCA as well as starts with it (sorry if that's not how you're meant to say it) but if someone could tell me what cable I'll need that would really help.
Was super helpful! thank you very much!
What are those monitor stands the Rokit 10-3's are on? I need a pair for mine.
where do I get the Audio link cables for the speaker and mixer? Do they come with the speaker ? The mixer? Do I buy it separately?
Kosmic Sound thank you so much this helped!
With the first bit does it matter witch end goes in first
whats the pioneer model are you using in this video?
If I was using a controller would I need to use speaker s if I was just using it at home
Hi, I am using a behringer djx 750 mixer where is only one rca master output. In that case, how to connect these kinda speakers or in my scenario, I bought ehko rs15a active speakers, these have xlr cable included but I dont know how to connect both of these speakers together in one rca master output. Please helppp!!!
Hey thanks for replying.. Where should I plug in the xlr cable? line in or line out? other way should I buy male xlr or female!
do you have link that 2 cdjs to amazon and that controler to?
The way he stands the cdjs and mixer up really irritates me, jesus little more care, that's expensive equipment!
Easy now
Hi
That was like fingernails to a chalkboard, I cringed when he did that ...
Its not that bad this equipment is able to handle that sort of thing
so no lap top or serato needed?
As usual, VERY GOOD !
Though I am a DB4 guy, the same applies .
Thanks :)
Btw, what song is playing at 14:16? Great beat! :)
Fantastic video btw.
Why would you need the booth speaker? Because i wonder if i'm just able to buy one set of monitors and plug them into the master or booth output?
I'm not a DJ at all and i've never touched any equipment. But i think i'ts because you have more control of what the audience are hearing. In a club, the sound will bounce all over the place and i bet it's even worse on a big festival. What this will do is cause your mix to be out of sync if you try to match the beats because of the time it takes for the sound to travel in space.
If you then have speakers right beside you in the booth, you will not have any issue with the bouncing sound. It will sound more direct and it will be easier to match the beats.
As i said, im not a DJ but it's my theory atleast. If im totally wrong, please correct me ;)
yes its true that having a booth speaker might be of a help to aid you to hear your music. its just like when you are using your headset. If you wanna mix a song you got to hear from your headset but for booth is without your headset before you amplify your music to the audience. and Daniel Assor (y)
+Daniel Assor You are mostly correct, the monitors just play what the main pa plays, they are there just to help the dj hear what the crowd is hearing. The dj does his beat matching through head phones or earphones.
Weaiz Most of the time as a DJ in a club or festival situation, you will be situated behind the main PA, and it may sound silly but just by being behind the speakers, you can’t hear a lot of the music. Booth speakers are there to face yourself so you can hear the main output properly and also over the crowd noise etc. Not needed if you’re bedroom DJ’ing.
I need a video like this for my Technics SL-1210 dj set up with mixer and eveything else (for vinyl) I mean.
Did you use rekordbox for your usb
Plz put link of DJ mixer
What is the name of that table he is using
Does using digital cable enhance the quality of the sound output?
Yes, but not a lot for my ears, at least digital only using 1 cable
this was very helpful! thanks!
How much would this set up cost roughly ?
where can I get a dj turn table like yours or similar to it? can you send me link of the website. please and thank you.
Richard Luna I don't have a link but if you go on pioneer you can find the same exact ones
Richard Luna check the description
What are some good dj softwares?
About the speakers, is the volume the master?
Yeah i think so
it could also be called the main, if there are EQ on the speakers as well best to have them set to the center, this way it is not boosting or reducing any frequencies so you can get your levels set correct, then if you find the sound peircing your ears reduce the highs slightly (the highs are what give your ears fatigue after a long period, if you find your lows are lacking or over powering use that eq on the speakers to adjust it, using all the way up or down on the EQ usually is a bad idea.
what is better? digital or analoge?
What is the brand of these black & yellow speakers behind you?
KRK Rokit Speakers
Love it. Too bad the camara edit is sometimes focused on the wrong angel, cause you wanna see in a blink of an eye which knob or connection you have to use. I had to go back ones in a while to see where the used knob or lineport is. Overall good presentation.
What are son basics decks to use
How I can record the Proper quality of the mixing and at the same time the crowds sound (As they do in Festival's Live sets). Pls advice...
My Gear List:
Apple MacBook Pro ME294LL/A 15.4-Inch Laptop with Retina Display
Traktor Kontrol S4 MarkII (DJ Controller For House Music Only)
Traktor Kontrol X1 (2 Pcs)
Traktor Kontrol F1 (1 Pc)
Traktor Kontrol Z1 (1 Pc)
Pioneer RMX 1000 (1 Pc)
Pioneer DDJSX (DJ Controller For HipHop and Others)
KRK RP5G2 Rokit G2 5In Powered Studio Monitor (2 Pcs)
You will need to buy a red/white thing to 3.5mm jack, then connect the red white thingys to the master 2 then plug in the 3.5mm jack into your computers mic port, then open up Audacity and select the mic jack, then hit record, and you're done!
Omfg I just bought my mixer from this guy half an hour ago
what kind of speakers are those?
Amazing tutorial!
great upload cheers !!!
wow...thanks man...this video helps a lot
can you conect your computer with the usb?
In description
and where you connect the rmx-1000?
great tips!
Nice video bro