10 Things You Need To Know About CDJs

[@Crossfader]

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[@djvetex7303]

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[@woka_kawanua-hw2hj]

thank you, finally your video made me understood things. however does this thousands bucks toy really did not come with manuals or even pdf???

[@ErikPelyukhno]

Don’t forget to mention that a lot of clubs don’t update the firmware on their CDJ’s and controllers, so make sure to have a flash drive formatted to FAT32 (instead of the more modern exFAT) to make sure you don’t have a compatibility issue. I found that out the hard way on my first club gig when my flash drive wasn’t recognized, I had to pull out my laptop and reformat while someone else played during my slot 😅

[@CharlieDaze]

Happened to me too… feel like I shouldn’t DJ

[@hupreme6948]

Yup, happened to me, huge fail

[@djdefractaled]

Got a video suggestion for you, it's a little emergency lifehack. If you're ever stuck with one CDJ for whatever and you're running out of track and need to do a transition you can use the loop or roll effects on the mixer to create a loop, load your new track and the old one will keep looping on the mixer for you to mix out of. This trick has saved my set before when I've had a faulty deck that was out of action for a few minutes.

[@matthewjswider]

Did you forget instant doubles?

[@loganpierce6041]

Your life hack is the loop buttons? That’s just a normal button that everyone uses

[@feastmode7931]

@@loganpierce6041 -- it's a lifehack because you can't do that on DJ controllers... at least none that i've used. loops would get cut as soon as you load a new track onto the same deck.

[@Jormungadr]

​@feastmode RX2 for sure has a loop holding capability with roll fx+aux channel

[@Flightcoach]

Wow you can actually do that???🎉 thanks for sharing. Just getting back to djing after being out of it for 17 years. Was making a list of failure modes and how to fix them. You are a lifesaver!

[@aurixification]

Adding to the category 'what could go wrong', we had two incidents where the DJs started their set and one CDJ would load the track but not start playing it, resulting in DJs panically hammering the play button and powercycling the CDJs. On the first one, the CDJ was accidently switched to REV, so it tried to play backwards from the beginning of the track, what understandably did not work. The second one was this weekend on a CDJ3000, where the last DJ left the tempo fader on absoulte minimum, and it just did not play at all then, because the tempo button was cycled to 'WIDE' mode.

[@willievaughn6474]

I'm so glad you mentioned the mixer turning off, I could totally see myself doing that. Also, letting me know to take two USBs You're a blessing

[@przemekfirek3349]

When I first time played on cdj's I couldn't set cue point, because on cdj you must press the jog wheel to set new cue point. If you don't pause jog by hand it jumps to old cue point. Be careful on that! :)

[@reedwokeseventeenothers1298]

the tip that stood out the most for me or that I learnt from was the notch that small notches doesn't effect you trying to beat match you really saved me

[@eli-shulga]

Oh man the last one almost killed me.. First time playing on CDJ's in a club and the When I entered the both the CDJ's both were in CDJ mode (instead of vinyl). Only I had no idea about that mode. The tiktiktiktik sound.. oh man.. wont ever forget it.. Played with that the whole night. Was a good night, but I will never forget the cold sweat at those first minutes when I thought I broke the thing

[@gianluca.pastorelli]

Believe it or not, that's been the only way CDJs worked for a long time. I love that sound, it brings me back to my youth

[@eli-shulga]

@@gianluca.pastorelli hehe yea I read about that after that night.. Same here wont ever forget that sound :D

[@Premiumalltheway]

I think the problem with the whole Pioneer vs other brands is the fact that you rarely see any mainstream house/techno/dance music festivals & clubs with any other DJ equipment besides Pioneer. Other brands such as Denon, are probably about 2-3 years ahead with respect to technological advancements and pushing the price barrier for home use DJ's. But ultimately most nightclubs and festivals in the world use CDJ's. Unless this changes and there is a miraculous turn around from the big festival and club space, Pioneer will continue to dominate the market and their ecosystem is flawless. For example the layout of a DDJ 400, you could still learn and understand how to play on CDJ'S, and once you get into the XDJ range, it is a seamless transition into the club standard CDJ 3000's. CDJ's are the industry standard and I don't see it changing and I encourage anyone who is learning to be a DJ to get used to the pioneer ecosystem because if you have aspirations to play out to crowds in venues, most venues have a pioneer setup, with the bigger budget clubs and festivals using the latest CDJ 3000. These tips are really good by the way, very helpful for those that have come from controllers and other equipment.

[@adamlangley6033]

the Denon DN-2000F mk2 cd players ruled along side Technic 1200s from 1993-1999. Denon never broke the mold on their club standard players....who knew the internet/mp files would become;how the world would buy music.

[@pikagirl123321]

Thank you. I’m using a xdj xz, and the event controller all the djs have to use are cdj 3000s, it’s going to be my first time using them. this helped me learn more about cdjs.

[@mcadj9025]

#10 was new to me. Heard that sound sometimes, but didn´t know what was wrong. Thank you! Love your videos and courses.

[@Crossfader]

Thank a lot. Happy to help

[@gianluca.pastorelli]

That sound brings me back to those years I worked with the CDJ200, when the CDJ mode was the only way, there was no vinyl mode. Pure nostalgia 😊

[@jordanenriquez2138]

Ive been searching for a channel like this for years. REALLY breaking down the differences of controllers to cdjs. This is amazing thank you so much!!!

[@gurbenatordnb]

Thank you! I am used to play on advanced serato controllers on gigs, but next month it will be my first time on cdj's. Very helpful 👍

[@davidr4500]

It's important to note that the jog sensitivity is a lot different with the master Tempo on versus Master Tempo off. With the CDJ3000 it would seem There is almost a glitch or software issue in the jog wheel sensitivity (still not fixed with updates) with the master Tempo off versus the CDJ 2000 Nexus 2 predecesor

[@JessNickelman]

I didn't know about the CDJ jog mode stutter! Thank you for sharing these tips.

[@finni1081]

If you want to use your hot cue like a gated cue instead of like a trigger, press down the jogwheel firmly, then tap your hot cue while still holding the wheel down. You should now be at the hot cue position but the track should not play. Hit the cue button, then release the jog wheel. Now you have set your cue to your hot cue, and you can use it as a gated cue.

[@jgonz3542]

Keep pumping out the these videos. Very useful. The one that I was the most happy to hear was the configuration (My settings) being available in RB as well as CDJs. I have seen that screen but never expanded those options to clue me into the fact that they are the exact same as my (XDJ 1000mk2) CDJ. Thank you sir.

[@Crossfader]

Awesome to hear!

[@WAVMOB]

Jog mode vs Vinyl mode information was clutch

[@adrianzao]

I adapted pretty well from using serato dj with controller to CDJS the only thing I didnt know was the gate cue. I might considered this setting in my Rekordbox since I do like how gate cue works oppose to hitting hot cue and the track just going. Thank you

[@elliotthubbard6952]

had an old buddy message me and said i can play at one of his events when im ready. I feel like i am, but i only ever dj'd on a ddj sb2 controller. hopefully i can pull it off when the time comes

[@DJSAINTJHON]

I watch about 4 hours of tutorials and none of them explained the “input selector” thank you finally 🙏🏽

[@bertabesen]

Amazing Video! Last gig playing second time with cdj the jog mode was running and drove me crazy. Great to know the difference now

[@Mydjprogress]

Didn’t know you could change gate cue settings, thanks!

[@hyeprofile]

@09:42 did you know you can also have gated hot cues on all CDJ that have hotcue buttons? Just set the last hotcue at the end of the track (the silent part), trigger that last hotcue, turn on slip, and then all the other hotcue buttons become gated hotcues like in Serato (or the XDJ-RX3 or using Rekordbox with a controller with gated hotcues turned on in the settings).

[@andrevdw747]

7:31 the same applies for switching cables or selecting different inputs while the fader is open! Turn all volumes to zero first.

[@lewisgarrison860]

Wow being able to save the utility settings on the USB is super useful. Also I usually have my hot cues on gate mode on my controler and had to adjust on the fly my first time on CDJs. Wasn't ready for that lol.

[@TyCruzCast]

Great video! I *might* play a set at the end of this month for this "open decks" event so this is really helpful! I found the CDJ mode stuttering-cue and the joy wheel speed-up the most surprizing features. 👌📝

[@CRAETION_]

the tip about gated hot cues was huge, I wish I had known that before my first CDJ gig lol

[@martindavis106]

Thx so much Jamie for this useful guide. I tried yesterday to play the first time on CDJ2000 NX2 and had some struggle with beat matching because I didn't know that I can't use the jogwheels like on my DDJ1000! Besides I had so much problems with my hot cue settings because I didn't know that I need so save settings on my USB stick. I thought they will save automatically when I export my playlist. Please keep going with videos like that :) Love your stuff. Regards from Germany ;)

[@Crossfader]

Glad to help, Martin!

[@ItsTehEnzo]

@@Crossfader How does the jogwheel perform on the all in one xdj's? Is it the like controllers or CDJ's, would like to think the XDJ-XZ mimics the cdj jogs?

[@ItsTehEnzo]

@@Crossfader any help? ^

[@orquell]

Jog wheel actually responds when you move it very slow but on CDJ Mode !

[@honeycombent]

Learning alot from this channel ..as a dj thank you guys

[@aviv5689]

10:42 first time heard about it Thank you great tutorial 🙏❤️

[@kidsonicofficial]

7:50 any Producer/DJ should know this from learning about how audio interfaces and mixers work, as it's the same in a studio environment. You turn the Computer on, then the mixer, and then the speakers, and it's the same vice versa for ending the session.

[@anwarlekki2510]

Number 10 happen to me so many times I was wondering what it was thanks

[@chadpenton1328]

Using the jog wheel from controller to cdj. Thank you

[@djpapakuma]

I didn’t know a few, but 10 was the one that I found the most helpful. Thx!

[@MasterDj_vip]

Thanks for your example’s 🙏 every time I learn more from Crossfader 👍🤞

[@phillipsavy7139]

Ahhhh this was soooo helpful, thank you! I did not know you could record your mix straight through your laptop without an external device when using CDJ’s. A major hurdle for me feeling comfortable enough using just a USB on CDJ’s instead of my laptop is that hot cue gate in the CDJ’s, I’ve learned to adapt to it, but I’m definitely less comfortable using a usb just cause that’s one thing I have to always be thinking about on every single transition, instead of just flowing like normal. You didn’t specify in this video how to change that setting on rekordbox, so I was hoping you or someone could explain to me how to do it. Or attach a link to a video that shows how to do it please? 🙏🏼

[@mintomax2]

got to say this was well presented very clear and concise and easy to follow. I learned a lot.

[@ves5078]

Love this tutorial everything is in detail ❤

[@frederiknissens5502]

I actually learned djing on cdjs, now I am doing it on ddjs

[@mkphotofusion3676]

Hi, I've decided to make that reversal transition, is there away to DJ on a controller using music via your usb stick, rather than using record box or other software, just want it less complicated

[@anouarcomini916]

Thx didnt knew the jogwheel fact

[@11xnine]

Ahh yes! Explaining the hot cue was what I needed

[@Klootviooltje]

Best thing to know: A controller can do the same thing for maybe 1/10 of the price for a set.

[@Dann651]

They do look cool asf tho

[@angelicawhite1144]

The sound wont be the same

[@DjGriff]

There is reason there 1/10th the price I’m sure 😏

[@vladmak229]

​@@angelicawhite1144youre playing fckukin mp3s via rca cables, what are you talking about?

[@zenmorte2793]

The same and even way more and more conveniently

[@DeeJayAARonYT]

Being able to save your cdj settings on your usb stick & the cdj jog stutter mode was something I didn’t know about! What USB sticks you you recommend?

[@Crossfader]

It's a great tip. Any USB with a high 'write speed' will do the job.

[@PowAyoNish]

everything was needed! thank u! 💙

[@masb222]

Thank you guys this video was amazing! Very useful the hot cue tip i did not it. I started as dj in dj club will be really helpful a video how to get use to monitors and sounds set up. Just becase the music a the club super loud. Will be great some tips . Thank you again

[@BESTO848]

I didn't know #10. Thanks Mate 👊🏽

[@gianluca.pastorelli]

Old school dj here. Fun fact: CDJs have only worked in that way for a long time, until the vinyl mode was introduced

[@bretthall516]

Great vid mate - all points very useful. Im not sure I will get over the unsupported gated hot cues on the 3000s... Im coming from a controller background.

[@vanzyldebruyn3832]

Thanks great info,cue and paused vinyl mode & jock mode very helpful, info good

[@xloomus]

Great video! Thank you!

[@maxwell5159]

Great video man! Thank you.

[@ethereumplayer1729]

Can you do a video on exactly how all the equipment connects together..4 channel mixer, 2 CDJs and 2 DJS-1000 Really need help knowing if the DJS connects to a Mixer Channel or if it’s not connected there…therefore perhaps only need a 2 Channel Mixer in that setup…also some mixers don’t have the Ethernet Link port so what’s the connection in that case.

[@mkphotofusion3676]

Need the same information

[@jackjohny9134]

Awesome video! Very helpful and nicely explained 😀

[@JustAnotherThisDJ]

number 10 blew my mind! there!

[@bigmoomusic]

#10 def caught me off guard in my first ever club set ha

[@Levi-s5y]

Thank you, it works perfect!

[@refused1]

Thank you

[@natioffline]

Was loud and clear, thank you very much for sharing this useful information, at 2:38 want to ask you if computer (laptop or tablet) must be connected to the cdj-rr to view this wave form on the cdj screen or it’s an update to the cdj-rr you must to download ? Really thanks for your time

[@UncleCatfish]

def didn't know about the vinyl stutter thanks bruv

[@evns7142]

the summer haircut is flowwwin

[@johnmarkmacaraeg1373]

hanks lot Sir.. You helping us..

[@Quinnocide]

Thank you, Very helpful!

[@prettymigzu]

The stuttering was new although I always use everything in vinyl mode

[@SD-wf9xq]

Excellent video!

[@awordmusictubes]

this is sick, thank you

[@macten6819]

Little note regarding the jog wheel differences. The DDJ-FLX6 controller DOES behave in the same way as the CDJs.

[@r3gizKanalas]

Ddj 1000 also

[@Pocketpapi-JP]

Definitely the last one. First time I played CDJs it wasn’t in vinyl mode and the stuttering threw me off 🥲😂

[@urban_gurban]

When you said that tip 10 was 'something of the old days', I started to feel old..

[@ezkymos]

The brake setting is also a trap. One day I got a CDJ taking 5s to play/pause at normal speed and I fault it was broken but it was just the brake which was set to super smooth.

[@FallenchestMusic]

The last one 😮

[@dondacurator]

still my fav clip

[@stavroshouiris]

As far as leaving it on, if they didn't set up the DSP correctly which is on them than yea you could damage the amps and even speakers depending on how it was calibrated In some venues they under power their speakers so in that case you wouldn't really damage the speakers themselves. And the reason they do that is because their incompetent in their "profession" Typically the way it works is you match the max dbu values between the mixer and DSP('s), so if you have lets say a djm mixer that goes up to +26 dbu, but a dsp that goes up to +28 dbu on its input, then it would be logical to set the limiter at +26 dbu or -2dbfs depending on what unit the dsp uses. The same is done between the DSP('s) and amplifiers. Lets say your dsp output is +23 dbu but your amp input sensitivity is +21 dbu. You'd go on your amp and turn it down by 2 db to match the dbu difference. Once the dbu values are configured you find out the continues wattage of your speaker and the rated wattage of your amp. Lets say you have a Q1212 with an output of 550 watts at 8 ohms, and your speaker is 500 watts at 8 ohms. you have a difference of 50 watts, something to keep in mind is the speaker in this case can peak at 2000 watts so in that case we would set an averaging limiter so only continues/average/RMS (you pick your terminology) will get attenuated while letting the dynamics though. So to do the math we know our output is 550 but our continues is 500 so we do 10 x Log(500/550) = -0.4139 or -0.5 db to be safe. We set that values as our threshold either as dbfs which would be -0.5 or as dbu which is your max dbu value minus 0.5 db. Hope this all helps you understand how sound systems are configured and this is only barely scratching the surface, but these are the fundamentals.

[@DJ-Dorian]

I’m curious why CDJ’s don’t have that tempo adjust slider “lock” point at 0%. And why they don’t show decimals information for tempo changes (on CDJ’s it’s shown for example 0.5% while using controllers on rekordbox you see as 0.54%)

[@TunesbyJuba]

Can u have both tracklines displayed on one Cdj? Like on controllers

[@Ev97_]

Thanks for the insightful video! I have a question - what is the difference between plugging your laptop into the back of a CDJ vs plugging it into the back of the mixer? Cheers and thanks again!

[@agentoothpick]

Hi man! As u said, u can use your laptop to record, but if I have 2 CDJ1000 and a xone92 am I able to record, if so, can u give me a hint? I can't find anything online! Thanks. *I know i can do it using a special piece of hardware named recorder but I don't have it rn*

[@PendelSteven]

1:29 I'm fairly sure, although it's been years since I used top end CDJ's - you can do this in the inner ring of the CDJ-3000, 2000, 1000mk3, 1000mk2 and 1000. Also, my CDJ-350 do work like this. Your assumption that a CDJ is a CDJ-3000 is just completely false. It could be a CDJ-500 from 1994. That is a CDJ.

[@frankazze]

Thanks!

[@jts27]

Can I see the waveform of my second player on my first player? I’m asking because it’s a little bit easier to beatmatch because I’m switching from XDJ-RR to the CDJs.

[@prodbyowls]

thank you!

[@dustin9893]

I have a question, on my CDJ-2000NXS2, thr waveform doesn't show up when I select a song. Is there something you select to get thr waveform to show up?

[@mmaislife429]

How do you listen on your headphones on cdjs?

[@real_dj_bash]

Can you please do a demonstration video on how to connect rekordbox on HId mode but with a windows... I struggle to understand with mac an reading the article...I prefer a video demonstrations.

[@Iammikeyv]

I didn’t know the difference between the CDJ and Vinyl button!

[@anywherenearzero]

Awesome video. SC6000m OR latest high end CDJ ??

[@sensationsuperthrust]

does explain jogwheels in vinyl mode, doesnt explain that there is a cdj mode too?

[@snoopirosh]

We faced an issue with kingston 64gb pen drive on a nxs 2000, 5 pen drives were not detected , all are 64gb..but kingston 32gb pen drives were detected

[@musicalsoljah89]

Which usb flash drive are you using? Brand name, model, capacity?

[@CanBatur06]

Very helpful

[@willievaughn6474]

Awesome you are, thank you

[@agusem4796]

¡Didnt know any of them Lol Than you so much for those tips!

[@viewduality]

I need one of those shirts!

[@malfela]

I had a gig a few weeks ago on 3000's. For some tracks when I pressed the hot cue it would jump back to a past track that I played. Only differance I could see when I was having the issue is the square near the hot cue icon was not coloured in. It was just the square outline. Tracks where the hot cues were working correctly were a full colour square. Hope this makes sense.

[@sweetteathedj]

This happened to me too last Sunday not sure why

[@britba69]

GOLD

[@bigdaz7272]

Crazy why they don't allow you change to Gate Hotcues in the Utilities or as an option when your setting up your Sticks ect. Madness LOL

[@artansadriu4387]

GOD!!!My broo

[@fahadalnajjar2167]

Dear cross fader ... you talked about recording the sets in this vedio in a very interesting way ... I have a question: I'm using cdj 3000 with djm s11 how can I record on the computer (im using windows ) ? Where should I contact the USB port ? Thank you so much man

[@felipeteixeira716]

What is the best software to transfer your library from traktor to Rekordbox?

[@frankle_au]

Used to be Rekordbuddy … but no longer being developed.

[@patomix5092]

Bon bagay frèm