Add Rekordbox Stems to ANY Pioneer Controller FAST

[@ReallyChrisM]

For those having problems mapping stems to pads here is the fix! kzbin.infoCPi1JQUVJH8 Big ups to @VictorGonzalez-to2jw for the method 🏆

[@vdglife]

To add stem separation to pads click on the pad text next to midi. Then go to User 1 Choose the pad you want to add track seperation to and then click on the arrows in that field. From the menu choose Transport > Track Speration > then the part you want.

[@dmarxmrj]

Thanks for the tip. Would you know how to make the EQ work with the stem volumes using the shift+CUE as toggle? I couldn't make it work.

[@ReallyChrisM]

Thanks for this - I’ll investigate later today! I did suspect pad mode but didn’t find this when I poked around, will try again with more coffee

[@vdglife]

@@dmarxmrj I been trying to look into this as well and haven't been able to get it to work. I will post more information if I am able to get it to work.

[@dmarxmrj]

I suspect it's a bug because it doesn't work even using the GUI toggle in the mixer panel. Hopefully you or someone figures it out.

[@salisuoluwafemi7218]

this is actually the easiest and super fast way of mapping click PAD > (ASSIGN 1) click on the sampler > click on the down scroll arrow > click USER 1 > go to the first pad tab click on the down scroll arrow > TRANSPORT > TRACK SEPARATION > then click the part u want (vocals, instr, drums)

[@MrKrahz]

Why is this KZbin channel not more popular?! I'm learning so much wtf

[@MagnumDB]

That’s kind of crazy that you need to first manually delete the MIDI control of the button. On video game consoles and in OBS for years, you could find the action you want and press whatever button to assign to the action. A pop-up would say “this button is already assigned to so-and-so, do you want to replace it?“ And then you click, yes. I would never have to go to the original assigned button and delete the action from it first. But at least Pioneer makes it possible for all controllers, and thank you for showing how it’s done!

[@swyrvs199]

thank you x10000000000000 been trying to do this for so long and you got right to the point. like deserved :)

[@amanvermabpl91]

Pad editor is off in my Rekordbox as I’m on Free Plan. But the MIDI method shown in this video worked for me. Thanks a lot for the video.

[@ReallyChrisM]

Great to hear!

[@Lavonda_Rocks]

Yes! Now I can make ridiculous mashups on the fly. Thank you for the specific examples for mapping. Great vid!

[@ReallyChrisM]

Mashed potatoes on the way!

[@TastySanchez]

Excellent tutorial. So happy I can try this on my DDJ-800!

[@ReallyChrisM]

It’s a lot of fun!

[@djwolfletsgo]

You always explain everything so simple! Great video

[@ReallyChrisM]

Thanks!

[@zainburgess9342]

Just found you - subscribed. You're an absolute gem. Thank you.

[@idlesurfer214]

I'm a long-time Serato user, but have really wanted get to grips with Rekordbox for quite a while. So I recently bought the DDJ-FLX4 because a) it's cheap (£279.00), and b) it enables full Rekordbox license. Just stumbled upon your channel - great video - instantly subscribed!

[@ReallyChrisM]

Cheers! The FLX4 is a great way to start out with Rekordbox

[@razp1828]

man explain to me how did you enabled track separation on flx4 if is not included in the license

[@mauriceknight2124]

Thank you! This was the easiest way I've seen. And I like how the pad color match the stem color.

[@ReallyChrisM]

Glad it was helpful!

[@andif8]

I think the reason for Pioneer not to call it STEMS, seems that it is not meant to used like a "real" STEM: played as solo tracks. It seems more like a great transition/mixing tool. Hence the 3 parts are Drums, Vocal and Instrument. One of biggest benefit for me is when it is coming go the FX send/bypass. E.g. just add some live feeling/room to the vocals (or reduce them for the crowd to sing-a-long), without hurting the beat/rhythm section or blurry up the melodic/instrumental flow.

[@ReallyChrisM]

I agree - these work great when combined with FX or simply as mute buttons. As it stands, the quality is not there to use them as solo tracks - this may change with further updates

[@DJTHRILLER]

You’ve been really helpful to me with these videos. I’m gonna tag you on my community page and turn some of my subs onto you. It’s the least I can do. I don’t have a ton of subs but I’m pretty sure they will enjoy the channel as much as I do.

[@ReallyChrisM]

Big love my friend!

[@DJTHRILLER]

@@ReallyChrisM appreciate ya bro!!

[@DJTHRILLER]

Super helpful!! Thanks for the tips ❤️💪

[@marksmit7864]

You consistenly share great video's, you got yourself a new subscriber :) Thanks for sharing and keep up the good work!

[@ReallyChrisM]

Thank you! Will do!

[@marksmit7864]

@@ReallyChrisM Quick question: I don't see the "expensions" option in my settings. I dohave the latest RB update, does this mean I first have to connect my controller to RB or something? Thanks in advance

[@ReallyChrisM]

Is your controller a hardware unlock device? It will definitely need to be plugged in to do the MIDI mapping

[@marksmit7864]

@@ReallyChrisM I use a RX3 but never connected it with anything. Do you know is this is possible?

[@ReallyChrisM]

It should be in theory - but this will only work if you are using in HID mode with rekordbox. Aka it will need to be plugged into the laptop. Good luck!

[@MoistMoments]

Just go to pads and add them there, job done!

[@lunalith]

Full of awesome stuff with very concise, clear, easy-to-follow and complete instructions. Nice 1 d-_-b

[@chefgoyar_d]

any way to add and assignment to a shift + knob? I was hoping to be able to control the stem volumes with the eq knob on my FLX4 by activating stem iso mode with shift + cue then controlling stem volume with shift + eq knob 🥲 1 week in and I already want a better controller 🤪😭

[@harrycragg28]

This is brilliant!

[@ReallyChrisM]

Have fun with it!

[@solesole6847]

Not work on ddj flx 4.why?

[@levanabrzeni]

Is it the same with Pioneer standalones?

[@Dj.julien.b]

Hello and thanks for all the dope videos. Do you think sound quality of stems will improve on next updates of rekordbox ? Because for now it sounds awful to me ... A way of not being so CPU demanding would be to pre analyze tracks before hands dont you think ? Thanks

[@ReallyChrisM]

Now pioneer bought serato I’m hopeful for some improvements in future 🤞

[@Miguelc271086]

Can these stems be routed to 6 or 8 outputs? Trying to achieve spacial audio live Maybe with an 8 channel interface?

[@timryan3849]

Thanks for the video. Do you have a video of using your stem assignments in this video or stem with the pads?

[@ReallyChrisM]

Not at the moment I’m afraid

[@djpukkadon]

​@ReallyChrisM does this function work on the xdj rx2?

[@truman1892]

Hi Chris, thank you for this very helpful and useful tip. I have a DDJ400 and have only activated the stems track separation on my Rekordbox software, not on the controller. I have a short question. I turned off the drums and instrumentals on one song and then isolated a short vocal part (4 beats). I then cut this part out with blue scissors and dragged it onto a sampler slot. If I play this sample now, it will be played with drums and instrumentals. What am I doing wrong? Where is the error???

[@ReallyChrisM]

I’m afraid you can’t cut out stems they are only for live performance

[@rperez4852]

Thank you bro you the man!

[@JimmyT1989]

Ur a legend bro . This feature is good but definitely not to par compared to serato and vdj

[@ReallyChrisM]

Def needs work! But it works ok in combo with some FX I've found

[@JimmyT1989]

Fair enough u should post a video on here 👍. Thanks again for ur help setting them up much appreciated

[@TimYarnold]

How long until pioneer update Rekordbox and make this feature a part of the non free plan i wonder.....

[@ReallyChrisM]

I think the genie is out the bottle now!

[@melvinp1324]

how about CDJ 3000 ?

[@idlesurfer214]

It's worth letting people know that you need a pretty "beefy" laptop to get the most out of RBTS and Serato Stems. I'd suggest a *minimum* i7 or equivalent, with *minimum* of 16gb RAM 😃

[@eminyildiz5104]

How is it goes with djm s11?

[@TheDjrootz]

Can you do one for the pioneer s9 mixer?

[@ReallyChrisM]

Don’t have one to play with but this might help- support.pioneerdj.com/hc/en-us/articles/4405086271129-DJM-S9-MIDI-compatible-software

[@berteverts8539]

Also possible for cdj 2000 ?

[@jeanpierreguillotin5800]

It works when my computer is on but not without computer, How do you add it to your USB?

[@ReallyChrisM]

This will only work with the laptop as that’s where the processing is done

[@spacemanlou5768]

Will this work on cdj 2000s ?

[@djghettofunk2530]

do they work for the RX2?

[@Tinaburnerr]

Hey! I have the DDJ FLX 4 with a rekordbox license key. The pad editor is off, do you know how I can set it on? Another question: I have tried it with midi, I use everything at my deck, there aren't many options to delete, for example I don't have the slip reverse or vinyl to replace it with, is there any another option to use the stems?

[@ReallyChrisM]

The flx 4 doesn’t support the pad editor unfortunately. For MIDI mode you need to sacrifice something to map - most people use one of the pads in a mode they don’t use often

[@Vloneyopper]

Can this be used with ddj 200?

[@FIithyDisco]

Does this only work on version 6 of rekordbox? Im still on 5.

[@ReallyChrisM]

Fraid so!

[@kertinaproduction5486]

Thanks for this. I wish we can change MiDI:9600 (D.Eco, Noise & Pitch) :(.

[@wesleydj9843]

i have a ddj-1000, do you think it would be possible to midi map the 'part Iso' because i believe this is also software related?

[@ReallyChrisM]

Hi, yes you can absolutely do this. I showed adding the functions in the video but didn’t do the mapping itself. The process is the same you just need to decide what knobs you want to remap :)

[@wesleydj9843]

@@ReallyChrisM thx for your answer, do you believe instant doubles will be possible? :)

[@ReallyChrisM]

@@wesleydj9843 Don't see why not!

[@djcocoman]

Can you hel me please to do something at my pioneer ddj flx 4 to can scratch? I did it all setting but don t works :(

[@prod.shelby]

when i active TRACK SEPARATION, my rekordbox just crash and appear "Unexpected Application Error"..

[@ReallyChrisM]

Needs a pretty meaty computer to work so that could be the issue

[@BRUNODANSEMX]

Hello, rekordbox with track separation activated + pioneer flx 10, does it work well with a macbook air m1?

[@ReallyChrisM]

Should be fine 👍🏼

[@rave_kind]

Thanks !!!!

[@DanielsCZ]

SHOULD MENTION THAT THE SETTINGS HAS TO BE DONE IN PERFOMANCE MODE

[@Bayenke]

Can a macbook m2 pro with 16 gb ram handle the rekorbox stems?

[@ReallyChrisM]

should be fine!

[@massimilianolocurto7411]

Hi, I have a DDj FLX4 ...the process is the same? I've had some issue to assigne the pad for each stem... let me know thx

[@ReallyChrisM]

Check out the video I linked to in the description - It’s a fix if you are having pads assignment issues

[@mynkgupta1503]

I am using the Rekordbox 6.4 version, what will happen if I update to 6.8? Will my collection remain the same or will it change?

[@ReallyChrisM]

Should be fine but make sure to back up

[@PhilTheB00mer]

cant u use something like a effect pad or a stream deck for this?

[@ReallyChrisM]

Streamdeck doesn't send midi signals by default. The workaround would be to assign a keyboard shortcut in RB for the stems and then get the streamdeck to do that hotkey

[@davidmadigan8393]

When I press 'learn' and look for old buttons to replace I don't get the error message. I can't seem to get any further with this. I'm on a XDJ Rx3. Anyone know how to get past this?? 👍

[@walidsyauqi9565]

pleas help me how to map stems in XP2

[@icsux]

Why not map the stems on the pads?

[@ReallyChrisM]

You can do this on many controllers - on the 1000 i was using it has to be done via pad mode instead of midi mapping

[@arshaaj]

Can i do that in export mode?

[@ReallyChrisM]

Nope performance mode only

[@juliodiazgranados2131]

Hi, I tries to map using the the key shift on the pads but it showed me " you can not modify the assignent of this midi code". What can I do? I tries with all the fonctions and it did not work! 😢

[@ReallyChrisM]

Check the fix I linked to in the pinned comments - should sort it!

[@juliodiazgranados2131]

@@ReallyChrisM Thanks, I typed the message and one minute later I saw your video.On your main video I saw that you talked about using the knobs to cut out the isolated using the cue Botton and the EQs knobs. I tried to add them and I got the message "It's already assigned to high eq". So I did not do it.

[@carlospereira6702]

Would this work on a xdj-rr without laptop? Just using usb?

[@ReallyChrisM]

fraid not

[@carlospereira6702]

Does it work on any other controller only using usb? Rx3 maybe?

[@ReallyChrisM]

@@carlospereira6702 nope the stems algorithm itself runs on the laptop. Currently no pioneer standalones that can do stems on their own

[@remyjune4518]

is there a way to get this on standalone units like the rx3?

[@ReallyChrisM]

Not currently unless it’s plugged into laptop

[@pauldale4359]

Can u use this on the xz?

[@1kontrolr872]

Yes

[@ReallyChrisM]

Yes in HID mode this should work

[@ChromaCat]

Its not working on either of the pads for me as well. Ive posted on the Pioneer forums and didnt receive a proper answer to it. It is possible on the DDJ 400 ....

[@ReallyChrisM]

I’m looking into a solution in a minute.. watch this space. I’m wondering if it’s because the 1000 handles more on the hardware side vs pure midi controllers like the 400

[@ChromaCat]

@@ReallyChrisM I think it’s because the pads are actually touch on the DDJ 1000. On all other controllers they are pressed buttons

[@ReallyChrisM]

Sound possible. The solution works, will upload as a short…shortly 😃

[@ReallyChrisM]

kzbin.infoCPi1JQUVJH8 Fixed!

[@risi1761]

how can i use the EQ knobs for stems? at the flx10 its possible

[@ReallyChrisM]

Unfortunately unless you want to get rid of the current EQs function you can't. Two hacks: 1. Map something to enable the part isolation mode and then use the in-software mixer panel to do it with your mouse. 2. If you never use decks 3/4 then you can remap their EQs. You can use Deck 3 channel to control the part isolation for 1 and Deck 4 to control the part isolation for deck 2. There's not a lot of redundant rotary/slider controls even on a ddj-1000 to find homes for all the functionality. Personally I think this is more hassle than the benefit you get from the feature, but let me know what you end up doing!

[@southwood1689]

I haven't looked at your file / mapping, I have an 800. I'm wondering how I can map the EQ knobs to the ISO function. I have a button already mapped that will turn on the ISO mode, but the EQ knobs, even after the ISO mode is on, still control the EQ. I can adjust the stem volume levels from within the software using my mouse, but not using the EQ knobs on the controller. I added the ISO functions to the mixer, but when I try to map them, it tells me that the knob is mapped to the EQ function. Any ideas?

[@ReallyChrisM]

I may be wrong but I’m not sure the mapping has the concept of a ‘mode’. So it wouldn’t know if a previous button had been pressed and then to do something different. It’s basically ‘press this and do this’ not ‘if this was pressed before then press this and this button now does this instead ’. Basically i think you just have to use buttons you don’t need for anything else unfortunately

[@southwood1689]

@@ReallyChrisM Ok, that would explain the issue. Seems like an oversight, or at least an opportunity for improvement, but maybe that's just me. I posted a question on the Pioneer forums and will pass it along if they respond.

[@boltaction9387]

For me it says track separation function not available because not enough memory!?

[@ReallyChrisM]

it is fairly resource intensive so will need a decent spec laptop to run

[@boltaction9387]

@@ReallyChrisM ok thanks but it manages some songs and some not. Strange

[@Rigiii15]

So when using a stand alone, you basically have to plug in your laptop in order for stems to work 😭

[@ReallyChrisM]

Afraid so!

[@KeonFraser-yx5st]

I have a question every time I load my rekordbox it keeps kicking me out

[@ReallyChrisM]

Have you tried restarting your computer?

[@MrMehmet1965]

​ 136 / 5.000 hi, i have the last version of rekordbox and use poinner ddj400, the track separtion menu. What should I do? many thanks for the help

[@MorganParkinson]

I really want to use something like Keyshift - which I never use. Why cant I use the pads in the Keyshift mode and assign those 8-pads on my DDJ1000 to the stems functions? It seems really weird to have to map random functions, when I have 8x unused pads in a function that I want to use.

[@ReallyChrisM]

For some reason the pads on the 1000 don’t appear to be available for mapping like some other controllers. One of the viewers has suggested another method - I’ll check it out later and post a quick short if it works

[@MorganParkinson]

@@ReallyChrisM Bro. It totally works. Dont use midi mapping, use the pad editor. Mine works amazing.

[@ReallyChrisM]

@@MorganParkinson Awesome! Just posted up the fix for others: kzbin.infoCPi1JQUVJH8

[@Dubz1dnb]

I did this and now it crashes

[@roymadethat]

What about serato and the rev 7?

[@ReallyChrisM]

This is primarily for rekordbox controllers

[@blkndna1374]

Serato already had stems months ago like he said in the video. You can find a lot of yt videos how to map these.

[@sebastianb9514]

Sadly i can't use the EQ knobs to ISO function :(

[@ReallyChrisM]

Unfortunately unless you want to get rid of the current EQs function you can't. Two hacks: 1. Map something to enable the part isolation mode and then use the in-software mixer panel to do it with your mouse. 2. If you never use decks 3/4 then you can remap their EQs. You can use Deck 3 channel to control the part isolation for 1 and Deck 4 to control the part isolation for deck 2. There's not a lot of redundant rotary/slider controls even on a ddj-1000 to find homes for all the functionality.

[@sebastianb9514]

@@ReallyChrisM map channels 3 and 4, thank you very much ♥

[@djdannyd2060]

Can you do this in stand alone mode on xdj xz?

[@ReallyChrisM]

Afraid not, it’s a software feature so needs to be connected to the laptop

[@pyro1847]

And on cdjs??

[@ReallyChrisM]

In HID mode it should be possible

[@pyro1847]

@@ReallyChrisM Do you mean Laptop mode? Of course I want to use it without Laptop

[@ReallyChrisM]

Then the answer is nope

[@pyro1847]

@@ReallyChrisM uff :(

[@haaawss]

How is your laptop handling it?

[@ReallyChrisM]

I’m on an M1 Max. A little slower to boot up rb but after that no noticeable performance difference

[@haaawss]

@@ReallyChrisM after you boot up no lag with the stems? I have a regular m1 just been hesitant on updating

[@ReallyChrisM]

Few seconds whilst rb analyses the stems but otherwise fine. You can always just turn the feature off if it causes any issues 👍🏼

[@Jeruandaya]

Trying to do the mapping on DDJ 400 it won't work

[@ReallyChrisM]

Should be ok on the 400. What’s the error?

[@lonewanderer2455]

@@ReallyChrisM It doesnt support pads

[@ReallyChrisM]

Have a look at the follow up video i pinned in the comments, should fix it

[@lonewanderer2455]

I found answer. Under 16gb memory it doesn't work. My laptop is 4gb 🤣

[@ReallyChrisM]

@@lonewanderer2455 yeah you need some decent specs for this! Only 4x to go 🔥

[@glenmontpiankhi]

Thanks for this

[@MohamedKhaled-mx8vp]

So powerful info but it’s not working on my ddj 400

[@ReallyChrisM]

What’s the problem you are having?

[@MohamedKhaled-mx8vp]

@@ReallyChrisM i already add the key to my software but I don’t have the place to add them on the controller

[@ReallyChrisM]

@@MohamedKhaled-mx8vp You mean you do not see the MIDI option at the top of your rekordbox?

[@djpukkadon]

​@@ReallyChrisMI'm trying to do this on my xdj rx2 but I haven't got the option for extensions? Any help appreciated 🙏🏽

[@jaygonzales8362]

Ddj- RB sir?

[@ReallyChrisM]

If you are on the latest version of rekordbox any compatible controller should work 👍🏼

[@andrewgjordeni]

I've tried it but my laptop is not powerful enought to handle it 😡 the sound has coming up fully distorted. It's all about my 8gb ram and intel core i5 processor is old generation plus i dont have a ssd hard drive

[@ReallyChrisM]

Yeah unfortunately it needs a fairly up to date system as the processing is all done on the fly

[@luciancozma7757]

I was exited at first to use stems on my controller at home, but got discouraged when I found out CDJs don't support it (hopefully yet) welcome prove me otherwise 😅

[@ReallyChrisM]

You could do it if you hooked them up to your laptop in HID mode, but standalone looks unlikely for now!

[@YajneshRao]

I hate how easy all of this is in Virtual DJ and why is it not the same in rekordbox

[@roxxiemyeggo7048]

i bought a ddj flx 10 for no reason if what ur saying

[@jamessepulveda5202]

I dont use stems. Its overated and taxing on your laptop. Best stem hands down is Virtual Dj stems. Its truly amazing . But i find it a niche gimmicj

[@andnegr]

It's easier on FLX4

[@ReallyChrisM]

Yeah I figured the newer controllers might have more flexibility, didn’t have one to try on unfortunately

[@nighttimemusic2757]

No love for ddj 200s

[@djrez2107]

why would Pioneer release this hirrible version of stems??? it sounds like crap.... its not ready for prime time!

[@ReallyChrisM]

Listening on their own it’s not the best but it actually sounds ok (on some tracks) when you have other things going on in the mix as well

[@djrexy1]

Activate stems on rekordbox and look how increased your CPU😁👎

[@vamaresboy]

Not functional for me with MBP 2017 i7 16RAM dedicated graphics… degradate the performance with loops even if no stem is used… :(

[@frankygers]

Too complicated.

[@BABAYAGA-d5t]

There still Trash

[@zeenuf00]

got it going. sounds phasey as hell