Pioneer DDJ-T1 Video 1

[djrobovw1]

you mention 1 conection to the speakers,, what about the amp,,, wheres that... is there 1,, do you need 1,, or is it built in,,,

[enrikdadub]

what I think is incredible, 'there are not the VU to put the level of

directly on the controller output !!!....

[houzekeeperz]

thanks bro

i really need it this

[3rewster]

Might be a good idea to get a mouse for your laptop

[DJCapt1]

LESS TALKING MORE PLAYING

[TheGundamfuck]

hey man how to use mic or mp3 for aux/mic?help man 

[KenzieMacD]

hey i have the ddj t1 traktor and i just got aux speakers to plug in to it

what do i make my settings on the audio output?

also if i have earphones plugged in

[TheGundamfuck]

@KenzieMacD output master set 0 and 1 connicting.....output monitor 2 and 3 connicting...

[TheKastrel]

i just wanna know, i just got my ddjt1 and installed Traktor n everything but can i upgrade it to Traktor Pro 2?

[DJSevAKMix]

2 Quick Question, I am a mobile DJ and really need to know!

- Do I connect my amplifier directly to the Pioneer Midi controller? And if yes, I use DMX Cables for good sound quality and did not see any DMX input on the Pioneer controller, how do I make the connection?

- Is it possible to plug in a hybrate midi keyboard controller using logic on one of the DDJ T1 channels for live performing?

Thank you for your help and support...

DJ 7-AK

[xFILTHRECORDSx]

From PIONEER! to Wales -.- :D

[Carlosmltr]

lol at 2:52 he laughts like a evil boss!! awesome

[1ktaP]

Is this plug n play? or do u have to make a configuration so that the ddj t1 controlls the software.

[thenewintellectual]

Great Vids Bro...Thanks.

[RaggaDnB]

lol

[seca0815]

I have that Controller its perfect...

[Mchris222]

Im a bit confused.. Will this controller work with any version of Traktor?

I mean, if I bought Traktor Scratch Pro 2 today and then in a week buy the controller.

Will I be able to use the controller with the same Traktor Scratch Pro which i've bought or is it needed to use the traktor that comes with controller?

[Mchris222]

@Mchris222 or if i just bought Traktor Pro 2 for that matter :P

[robinwaerts]

@Mchris222 you need to download the midi-mapping from the pioneer site, then u can use it with traktor pro 2 :)

[Mchris222]

@robinwaerts thanks for the info :) 

[vittoriogargiulo]

can you do recordings with this?

[KezumiCreative]

at 13:01 that guy in the back finaly decides to sit IN the sofa xD

[WodensRaven]

I just upgraded to the Traktor Pro Pioneer edition for version 2. If you want to upgrade to Traktor Pro 2 it costs around $129 USD. You don't have to pay full price. You can do 4 decks on the T1, but I found it easier to just turn the other two decks into sample decks, but that is just my style and not necessarily a limitation of software or hardware.

[allexanderf]

Hello I need a board that can choose between ddj T1 & ddj S1, Im a mobile dj and I like to scratch to pls respond me thx to all!!

[WodensRaven]

@allexanderf I just recently got the T1. I like it. My only complaint is more directed at Traktor. It doesn't do full kill when you have your hi, mid, or low rotated full left. I never had this problem with the NS7, and having perused the forums I'm not the only Traktor user complaining about this. That said. You can bind full kills to your keyboard, but for me I view this as a major pain the behind particularly when Pioneer market the T1 and S1 as not needing to touch your keyboard.

[allexanderf]

@WodensRaven thx I got to the ddj t1 yesterday and it's ok anyway from serato to traktor it is a big difference serato is better ... now I prepeare to go to New Zeeland

[korkai11]

Is there any way that you can continuously play on this device?

[theecatindahat]

Very informative . Love the videos . Gonna have to start saving up for this nice piece of kit .

[dustinjk34]

if i dont have RCA speakers and i am using my computer, and i dont have money to get speakers but i do have them for my pc, is there a cable where i can use a RCA to the computer so i got the sound coming from my computer please write back, thanks (:

[PersianEvents]

Yes you can, you have to go to the setting and change your output setting to Internal sound card in the tractor settings :)

[bigbadbc]

this set of videos are excellent im just a starter dj and just getting into it and i have learned alot of these videos this is not just a video advertising the ddj-t1 but it is also a good video to watch if you just want to generally learn about djing on cdj's or digital controllers great vid

[MrDJFlick]

@untraceable10101 When you buy the peace of kit in the box u will find a cd which contains tracktor.

[ElectroWOWofficial]

nice video

[xaero212]

@ellaskins I am really encouraged to get this piece of equipment. Could you honestly tell my does the sound ever skip? On a setup with MacBook Pro of course. Thank you for a quick answer.

[untraceable10101]

hey! you are using traktor 2... if I buy it now will it come with it?? or.. will I need to buy the upgrade separately??

[15406871]

i need to now how to brake the sound? ass a like as ddj s1 "vinyl speed adjust"

[nebulae10]

Pioneer reborn!!

[Cyworldabcd]

who got a red lambo?

[leeuwtje10]

heey man were do you gat al that music from

[thatsnotsourcream]

what are tempo control steps like? are they limited by midi?

[leeuwtje10]

Were do you get al that songs man. Very nice controller man.

[bates507]

i had a very VERY bad experience with native instruments :(

[jmantheburninator]

I've got a white macbook, you guys think I could run this system on there without too much latency issues or is a pro pretty much the way to go?

[ElectronicIntervals]

@jmantheburninator You'd have no problem on your machine whatsoever.

[jmantheburninator]

Could be a silly question. Does the New Traktor work with this a seamlessly with four channels?

[ElectronicIntervals]

@jmantheburninator Yes, this controller was designed specifically for traktor, it works perfectly. ;)

[jmantheburninator]

@ElectronicIntervals thanks buddy, lol I bought it online the day after reading this reply. Cannot wait until it shows up at my doorstep

[sever0us]

PIONEER TO....wales

[mgpsu008]

question: i know this ships with just the standard traktor...will there be an upgrade (free) available to traktor pro 2 or whichever newest traktor was just put on the market. and also, for the ddj s1, do you foresee there being an upgrade in the future for 4 decks instead of 2? i only say this because i find it a little odd that numark's ns6 is with serato itch as well and has 4 decks.

[chidamole]

.....and effects are bullshit, bar a few filters.

[chidamole]

i used to own a midi controller, then pioneers CDJ and now technics with serato and i'm never turning back. No matter how many 19031813's of effects this can offer me and how much easier it is nothing beats mixing on turntables and it's just much more fun. Plus people that use traktor even if they say they won't they'll use the sync function, if not it's just a case how good they are at pressing play in time and having the bpm pre set correctly. They say it's to have more time with effects....

[ElectronicIntervals]

@chidamole You could always get DVS with traktor.

[chidamole]

Yeah agreed with other comments here too many effects ruin the music, and a good decent mix doesn't require all that to sound good at all.

I've just invested in some technics 1210s, serato sl3 and It's my favourite way to mix, just tune to tune and keep it simple.

I've owned pioneer CDJ and i've owned MIDI controllers and nothing compares to wax to me. I'm no vinyl purist either, i just think the abiltiy to do all these extra novelties is bullshit.

[DjKevski]

Using the keyboard is not an issue. You can buy a wireless handheld keyboard with a laptop type 'mouse touch pad'. Job done.

[TheBiblemen]

Hey J, are you getting the S1?

[johnello]

what programis that on the laptop?

[DJtheory28]

@johnello traktor pro 2

[GingerGAMER7]

What's your thoughts on a controller vs. CD/MP3 player?

Because controller's are so much cheaper but then I was told by a DJ I sorta know that they're useless to actually learn how to mix and beatmatch.

[DJtheory28]

@GingerGAMER7 you can still learn to beat match. the 'pitch faders' wont be accurate at all, but you would be hitting sync any way. allowing you to map those now useless faders for something like the dry/wet for your effects.

[jigibao]

too expencive for what it is..better buy traktor controller for half price..

[DJtheory28]

@jigibao by traktor controller i think you mean NI's s4. thats like $300 less. however, any usb midi controller will work with traktor.

[jigibao]

@DJtheory28 true..100% pioneer is NOT the top player no more...

[andrewsmixes]

im getting this its so good

[DJtheory28]

@andrewsmixes be sure to also look at other options too. any midi controller can be mapped to do anything and everything in traktor.

[kg4ohh]

Prat III> you should use a mosue/wireless mouse etc, for naving around the

screen plugs right into the usb port lol, having said that, Hercules lets you scroll around in VDJ using the arrow Nav buttons right on the console so you can

brows to folders Dir's add to play lists, load up decks all via the nav controls on

the console there is a Shift control for different Efx also you can record your

Dj sets & edit them later if need be, for $200 bux you cant beat it.

Get a Mouse LOL Dj~Ez

[kg4ohh]

Part II> aux input, it also dose time code for records...Also >Iamgreataish, you have to get creative in the DJ world, if you dont you may get left behind, Efx is part of djing showning not only that you can DJ but it also shows off your skills. Dj~Ez.

[kg4ohh]

Part 1> I think I'll stick with my Hercules Mk 4 mixer its loads smaller as i can pop it in to the laptop bag, I am running the latested VDJ, it has midi mapping, Eq's, and a bunch of Efx, create a play list, beat mach, time pitch, create cue points, even manual beat match, you can also add audio inputs EG part II >

[theillestboYee]

Set-up galore.

[Twentysixbillion]

I have been waiting to see what happened here, I'm pretty sure the S4 has won the community

[columthealmighty]

So who’s the guy sitting on the sofa? lol

[DjBlaqkHat]

S4 does more and is WAY smaller..... Pioneer, please dont make crap products in hope that your name will sell them...

[DJtheory28]

@DjBlaqkHat its smaller, but anything can be mapped to do any function. (s4 fan myself, im just posting this for people who dont know)

[Pena1003]

i dont know what would be better a Traktor S4 or DDJ T1 ?

[DJtheory28]

@Pena1003 personally i would say the S4. its a matter of what layout works best for you, and what you want to pay.

[TrowbridgeHardcore]

as nice as that controler is, it upsets me to see that beloved vinyl is well and truely on its arse :s

[arokgod]

Thank god people still want to beat match , i only say that because an awful lot of people seem to just want to synch all the time , i've tried to keep traditional and not synch, but that's the way its going.. would be better with cdj 1000 platters it looks too much like 400's for me.

[DJtheory28]

@arokgod sync*

[RazorRomance00]

@DJtheory28 i bet you cant even dj you dumb bitch. cdj's are the best thing in the world.

[iamgreatish]

Pioneer. Fingering Apple since 2005.

[TheCowch1]

this is a huge waste of money compared to the ns6

[dwporter345]

Intruder alert!!!!!!!!! crazy guy in the background

[Phreakshow91]

who's the guy in the background btw

[TheLozerPwner]

who's the guy on the couch in the background?

[TheAllenspach]

hi jon, im aspiring to become a DJ and have been following your recent videos. however with your huge video list, could you direct me to a playlist that would help me get started on the basics of DJ-ing? THANKS :D

[mrTomsniper]

This is a question that not Goes over the ddj t1 but Can you do a video like this about the cdj 2000 and the djm 2000

[OfficialMattiasNyman]

It seems little scary to have the play and cue buttons so near the right volume Fader :-/

[mrTomsniper]

What genre Can you best Play with it?

[jesusantamaria1]

Vaya casa mas chula que tienes tio,es el sueño de cualquier DJ y sin vecinos cerca que se quejen del ruido.

[omidr]

can the T1 be used with Serato as well? or it can handle traktor only?

[cgountanis]

@omidr It seems to control Traktor using Serato on this would be a waste. All you got is time coded CD and no controller control.

[VVooDz]

@omidr : It would be better to buy the S1 instead if you wanted to use Serato. ITCH does have 4 Deck control with some units (Xone:DX for example) but I don't think you can buy ITCH on its own, so you would be left with SSL which is still only 2 decks (I believe).

[DJtheory28]

@omidr just get the serato version. either way you couldnt use the t1 with serato (itch) since itch needs specific controllers to actually work. the t1 is not one of them. however, the t1 should work with, for example, virtual dj. but i dont know why you would use that if you get traktor along with the controller

[RazorRomance00]

@DJtheory28 cause he's not a digital dj faggot.

[mrTomsniper]

How is the feeling of the jogs?

[bigdima3]

Dont understand why DDJ is so expensive, it only consists of buttons, knobs and jogwheels etc. The rest is operated by computer. . .

[VVooDz]

@bigdima3 : One word Pioneer. Actually it's a bit more than that. Pioneer will have used different quality circuitry in the DDJ units than other Manufacturers. You can see that the buttons are now flimsy and rubbery. So the higher pricing is a combination of components and Brand image.

[bigdima3]

@VVooDz It is understandable. But, even when considering high class hardware components, software configuration etc, DDJs are still expensive. So i guess brand image is the main reason.



[VVooDz]

@bigdima3 : I'm not a big fan of Pioneer because I feel there is an excessive premium set against the product. Maybe that's a bit rich coming from me who uses a Xone:92 a 2 Xone:1Ds. But I do think Allen & Heath's pricing comes from the fact that they're fraction of the size of Pioneer and thus the lack of synergies inflates the price.

[audioh0lic]

Does it have a booth output?

how do the loop buttons on the DDJ correspond with Traktor? can you get the most out of traktors quite extensive looping?

Can you adjust crossfader and fader curves?

is the Crossfader any good for scratching?

[Djivanhughes]

@audioh0lic no booth out

[DJtheory28]

@audioh0lic looping is just like on anything else. you can set it so that the loop starts and stops RIGHT on the beat to remove your own bad timing.

the fader curve can be adjusted from inside the software.

i dont know about its feel, but like i said, you can adjust the curve and try

[tijur10]

Who's that on the right?

[oXoAeternooXo]

@ellaskins Would you recommend the T1 or S1 for different genres? If so, which for house and maybe dubstep?

[VVooDz]

@oXoAeternooXo : Makes no difference at all. What you should do is test ITCH and Traktor and see which program suits you.

[cgountanis]

Still do not understand why you would need a CD system to play MP3. TSP was meant to help vinyl DJs. There are controllers already that control these programs... what benefit does having the time coded CD and other fail points in the mix?

[Cliffraves]

If music made good enuff no need for effects and that i agree with cgountanis

[VVooDz]

@Cliffraves : When mixing there isn't enough room in the sound spectrum for 2 or 4 tracks playing at once. You you have to use subtle Eqing to make room for the bits you are mixing and what you want the listener to hear.

[cgountanis]

Effects ruin music. To many DJs play WAY to much with effects and EQ tweaking.

[dadge35]

@cgountanis good effects used correctly can actually help with mixing. effects are not just meant to be used during the tune. the 3 band eq again, used correctly can make the difference between a standard mix and a flawless mix. the eq again, can also add weight to your mix. these are all tools for a dj to use. and as they say, "the right tool for the right job" experience is a great tool for determining when and where to use effects.

[cgountanis]

@dadge35 Not that complicated really. Mix new song with bass down on 32, switch bass to new on beat on 32 and cut out first song at 32. You are talking playing MP3s here. Not like you gona bust a Q Bert in this BIATCH.

[dadge35]

@cgountanis you're example would be what i would call a standard mix. the mids are just as important when eq mixing. try paying a trance set with 3 minute transitions. dropping the bass after 32 beats will make you look/sound bad. i don't understand you last comment. playing mp3 files means you can't scratch? i've seen q-bert videos where he's actually using digital media.

[alloriginal]

@cgountanis If done right it can sound good. It's just when it's overdone that it starts to get annoying.

[jigibao]

@alloriginal true.. to much efects end cut's kill's it..

[BelgianJungleSound]

@cgountanis agree with you on the effects, but eq tweaking is just that: tweaking. If you do it properly your transitions can sound a lot better (thinking of double drops mainly here)

[cgountanis]

@BelgianJungleSound Good point.

[dace002]

@cgountanis

effects are like spices when cooking. carefully used, they make the thing interesting, too much is, well... too much ;)

[harizhent]

Is possible to set-up traktor for 3-band EQ with FULL kill ? it is bothering my for almost for 2 years?

[HRP02]

Having a controller on top of your laptop is so impractical, I can tell from experience.  09:12 displays a bit what I mean. That, plus the huge size of this controller doesn't really make me wanna use it,let alone buy it.

[oXoAeternooXo]

@HRP02 It's meant so you can choose not to use the keyboard, but you can remove the stands from the controller and have it level with the table and add a stand for the laptop to raise it. Just a matter of preference.

[ellaskins]

@HRP02 you can choose to position your laptop somewhere else in your setup if you choose, but once your setting have been set on Traktor, you wont need to touch the keyboard. so makes scene to dock in underneath. the size of the controller is to ensure high quality performance on the industry standard club dj setup. no small fiddly control's here

[rpungin2]

@ellaskins I find myself constantly using the keyboard to search for tracks either by name or by using keywords that I set up in the comment field of the ID3 tag. Using keyboard for searching tracks is essential for digital DJing with a laptop and is a huge advantage over using CDs. I think the thought of designing a controller so that you can put the laptop underneath and hide the keyboard and mouse is... in plain words stupid...

[sylgar45]

@ellaskins You are working for Pioneer ? :s

[DJtheory28]

@sylgar45 no, but the other guy does

[EvolRogg]

@ellaskins "Traktor S4 vs. Pioneer DDJ-T1" comparison video would be nice!

[TopTuneMelody]

@ellaskins solved by the use of a wireless mouse

[Djluv5]

@HRP02 dude there are stands that puts ur laptop on top of ur midi controller.. no harm done... from experience you would know this...

[andrewsmixes]

@HRP02 you just got pwned

[deltanew2]

Does the DDJ-T1 also work as a regular midi controller?

[ellaskins]

@deltanew2 yes

[Nev91280]

ok how much is one of these gonna set me back?

[DeeJayBounce]

@Nev91280 Ever heard of Google?

[DJtheory28]

@Nev91280 google is your friend. about $1000 - 1200

[RazorRomance00]

@DJtheory28 are you some kind of youtube hero? i bet you suck balls at mixing.

[dadge35]

sup guys. nice vid. i'm planning on moving to pioneer for my digital solution. initially, i was going to go for the cdj900's. this system looks to be just as good. as an experienced DJ but a midi novice, which system would you recommend and why? the Pioneer DDJ-T1 looks so promising though. and at a fraction of the price of a single cdj900.

[cgountanis]

@dadge35 Just get an iPod.

[dadge35]

@cgountanis thanks for your answer but i think you'll find that DJing is more than just playing some random mp3's. but if it were the case, i don't think i'd spend my money on hardware that restricts the freedom that normal mp3 players provide.

[oXoAeternooXo]

@dadge35 Numark NS7, Pioneer DDJ-T1 and DDJ-S1 are the biggest MIDI-controllers, size-wise. All of them are good, it's just the software and DJ style that determine what you want to get (Traktor, Serato, Itch, etc.)

[dadge35]

@oXoAeternooXo i think if i were to but one of these items, i would opt for the T1 simply because of the 4 deck option. i'd hardly ever take full advantage of it. but i'd rather have something and not need it, than need something and not have. :)

[oXoAeternooXo]

@dadge35 In that case, I'd rather get the S1. I like the black finish and the different layout. That's just me, though ;)

[DJtheory28]

@dadge35 you can map any midi controller to do anything. so my little numark total control can control 4 decks, cue points, effects, basic functions, and scrolling/ track search

[VVooDz]

@dadge35 : If you're using 1200's ATM then I'd recommend either Serato Scratch Live or Traktor Scratch Pro. Then just add a set of Novation Dicers. You'll find the transition amazingly easy, you'll still retain than vinyl feel but the Dicers will enhance your sets Ten-fold.

[DJtheory28]

@dadge35 head over to the djtechtools . com forums and ask. plenty of guys willing to help. just post your budget and what you know already, we can try and find a set up for you :)

[RazorRomance00]

@DJtheory28 shut the hell up.

[DJtheory28]

@RazorRomance00 the dude asked a question, i pointed him where he can go to get a better answer than youtube. chill. its not even like it was spam. look up ean golden on here, hes the one that runs the site. brilliant controllerist.

[kirisakiflow]

This representative dude is kinda boring. Yes, we know DJ setups usually consists of 2 players and a mixer.............

[dadge35]

@kirisakiflow i disagree. some people have never seen a dj set up before. this could be the first video they look at about the subject. so, although J's usual viewers have seen/heard this all before. there's still some viewers who haven't.

[oXoAeternooXo]

S1 coming soon?

[Benc2a]

How about it's response time and latency? How would you compare it to other CDJ's?

[monkeydunker]

Can you show us the responsiveness of the jogwheels ?

[cgountanis]

Why the hell do you need a vinyl coding system for CD? At that point you might as well just use 1200's.

[Nev91280]

That is awesome! I gotta get me one of those!!!