CDJ-3000 Serato DJ Pro HID Mode | How to set up!

[@PioneerDJUSA]

Do you have any questions about the CDJ-3000 HID mode with Serato DJ Pro? Shoot them below and we'll get back to you!

[@OoGlazM]

Will the cdjs still work standalone with rekordbox software?

[@PioneerDJUSA]

Hello William. The CDJ-3000s can work in multiple ways. 1. You can use them standalone using rekordbox exported USB drives. 2. You can use Link Export Mode using rekordbox (Export Mode). This mode is a hybrid of using the players standalone but with a computer with rekordbox as a library source. 3. Or you can HID mode with a variety of different officially supported DJ software. These include rekordbox (Performance Mode), Serato DJ Pro, Traktor Pro 3, djay Pro AI, and Virtual DJ.

[@OoGlazM]

@@PioneerDJUSA is this also true for the nxs/2000’s?

[@PioneerDJUSA]

Yes. All 3 capabilities mentioned above also apply to the CDJ-2000, CDJ-2000NXS, and CDJ-2000NXS2.

[@aircobra1337]

Some of us wished for a CDJ-3000 SRT.

[@SeratoJunks]

Is it possible to use 2x CDJ 3000 and mix with serato and/or Rekordbox on 4 decks at the same time?!

[@priyonjoni]

dope!

[@RicardoCipriani]

It is but we need this on the pioneer cdj 900 nxs and the 2000nxs at least pioneer make Dope players for sure but this must be o. These players as well

[@mateuszcialowicz5428]

Can I access my TIDAL playlists when using this setup?

[@PioneerDJUSA]

Yes if you are using Serato or rekordbox with a laptop.

[@ByronRamos_]

I've done this on the CDJ2000s NXS2 combined with a DJM 900 NXS2s, but I had to download drivers for the CDJs and the mixer for it to work with Serato Dj Pro. So what I'm seeing from this video is that I do NOT have to download any drivers for the CDJs 3000s ? Aslong as the firmware is up to date right ?

[@PioneerDJUSA]

It’s recommended to download and install the latest CDJ-3000 firmware and Serato DJ Pro software. Serato will usually prompt you to install the driver from Serato, or you can download and install it manually from the CDJ-3000 software page.

[@RicardoCipriani]

does the wave show on the 900nxs in hid mode with this update aswell in waiting for ages for this 🤞🏽

[@PioneerDJUSA]

This update introduces HID mode functionality to the CDJ-3000 for Serato DJ Pro. It does not change anything to previous HID mode support.

[@RicardoCipriani]

@@PioneerDJUSA can we get the waves on the 900nxs and 2000nxs please it’s bin so long thought it would be released for at least the nexus versions of the pioneer cdj and I got my 900nxs in 2019 and on a pioneer tutorial they said it was but nope and these players bin out so long for pioneer to just leave us out these these players is very expensive to not have this function please add it for us all please🙏🏼

[@PioneerDJUSA]

@@RicardoCipriani we're sorry if it was implied or expressed, but there are no plans to add the Serato waveform to previous equipment.

[@RicardoCipriani]

@@PioneerDJUSA this is so unfair to leave out the CDJ nexus community like this the players are very expensive for pioneer to leave us out I’m deeply saddened and wish I knew this before I upgraded my gear after spending $1400us per side pioneer doesn’t care about us this is a spit in the face to me

[@PioneerDJUSA]

@@RicardoCipriani again, we apologize we cannot change any plans on previous gear. Each DJ software developer independently releases their own HID support for each player. That is why they are released at different dates after the initial launch of the CDJ. With that said, there are a few options you could do. If the waveform is a high priority for you, have you tried using a different software application that has waveform supported on your players, instead? Also, our forum has a section called "Product & Feature Suggestions". The forum is actively monitored by our product specialists. There is more information on how to make a feature suggestion on the thread itself. Here is the link: forums.pioneerdj.com/hc/en-us/community/topics/200277466-Product-Feature-Suggestions

[@buddyrozayy2987]

@pioneerdjusa how do I connect cdj 900nxs to serato

[@PioneerDJUSA]

Here’s an older video teaching how to do it with legacy CDJs. The process isn’t much different on a CDJ-900NXS. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4SyZKisn5uWe6s

[@tomdennis5254]

Can this be done with Rekordbox software as well on Mac?

[@PioneerDJUSA]

Yes it can!

[@PNoirmusic]

When I use cdj 3000 with serato on my macbook pro m2 the waveforms on the device is heavely lagging! I opened a support ticket but no one is answering me. Poor support unfortunately!

[@PioneerDJUSA]

Sorry to hear. Let’s follow up with your support request. Do you have the support ticket number handy so we can look it up?

[@skratchaholiks]

Is there a recommended usb hub for connecting the cdjs to the MacBook ? I read a powered one is best?

[@PioneerDJUSA]

A powered hub is not necessary because non of the devices require bus-power. CDJs only require data connectivity.

[@skratchaholiks]

@@PioneerDJUSA thanks for the clarification 🙏

[@djchoker8228]

Hi Do I need a cable from the mixer ( cdj900 NXS2) into the laptop ??

[@PioneerDJUSA]

The mixer and the CDJs will require a USB connection to the laptop to use HID mode,

[@The_Haze]

Will HID mode work with CDJ-3000s on Serato DJ Pro Version 2.5.5 as long as I download and install the CDJ drivers from Pioneer and install them? I'm restricted to this version because it's the last version that supports my SL4 box.

[@PioneerDJUSA]

As Pulse mentioned in the video, this requires using Serato DJ Pro version 2.5.7, which is the first release that supports the CDJ-3000 HID mode function. Every thing 2.5.7 and onward will work.

[@The_Haze]

@@PioneerDJUSA Thanks for clarifying this. I'll simply install two versions of Serato DJ on my laptop and / or upgrade my Serato box!

[@juliansnijder]

When you connect 2 CDJs to the laptop to use it with Serato, will the audio be send directly from the CDJ to the mixer? Meaning the mixer will just be working standalone?

[@PioneerDJUSA]

No, in Serato it won’t. The audio will come from the computer channels of the mixer. In fact, you have to have a Serato compatible mixer, in order to use the CDJs. The CDJs will behave as a controller for Serato while audio is routed through the mixer. On other DJ software, you have the option for audio output either from the mixer or the CDJs.

[@prochy_em]

Does the On Air display work in HID mode?

[@PioneerDJUSA]

May we ask what you’re referring to as the “on air display”?

[@prochy_em]

@@PioneerDJUSA the “Red LED ring” - on the jog - when you play a song it lights red, if connected with proper mixer…

[@prochy_em]

​ @PioneerDJUSA I am referring to the led-ring on the jog wheel which eventually turns red, when the player is "on air".

[@PioneerDJUSA]

The red LED only works in Pro DJ Link. It stays white in HID mode for Serato and rekordbox. In Traktor, the LED shuts off when track is not playing.

[@mrblue1976]

I have a Serato licence from my XDJ RX3...can I still use Serato on CDJ 2000 or 3000 by connecting my Mac even though the Mac isn't connected to my XDJ RX3?

[@PioneerDJUSA]

The XDJ-RX3 is a plug and play device for Serato. The license is essentially the unit itself. The CDJ-2000 (all variants) and the CDJ-3000 are Serato accessories and must be paired with a Serato capable mixer, interface, or DJ controller. Some mixers are plug and play with Serato and do not require an activation license. If this is the case, you can use the CDJ in HID mode without any additional activations. Other devices require a Serato DJ license to activate. To see the full list of plug and play and upgrade required hardware, here is the link to Serato’s hardware support page: serato.com/dj/hardware Not the 3 types of hardware. 1. Hardware accessory (like CDJs) 2. Paid upgrade (requires a license to use with Serato) 3. Software supported (plug and play)

[@mrblue1976]

What if I prepare all my cue points, grids etc in Serato then export the songs with their settings to a USB drive, then plug that into the CDJ's....will the songs retain grids, cue points, etc without attaching a laptop, just using a USB drive? Thanks

[@PioneerDJUSA]

It will not work. The music has to be exported through rekordbox to retain the analyzed data from rekordbox.

[@mrblue1976]

So how can I use Sorato with CDJ's? Would I always have to connect a laptop & would I need to purchase a Serato license to be able to use the software when not attached to the RX3? I basically want a way of using Serato with CDJ's as that's what I'm used to preparing all my tracks with....I don't want to use Rekordbox....thanks

[@PioneerDJUSA]

It depends on the mixer you are using. Some mixers will unlock Serato automatically. The CDJ is a "Serato accessory device" and will work in HID mode if you are using it with a mixer (or controller) that activates Serato. Think of it as the mixer having the Serato license inside it. While other mixers require a paid upgrade. Check out Serato's "hardware" page. If the mixer is labeled as using "Serato DJ Pro" and does not indicate "paid upgrade", then you do not need a license. A DJM-S11 is an example of a mixer that does not need an additional license. A DJM-A9 is labelled as "paid upgrade", therefore you will need a license. Please note, the license itself is not relevant to the CDJ since it is an accessory device. It pertains to the mixer (or controller) you are using. The only time a CDJ may require an additional license is if you are using DVS, but for HID mode, it is not necessary so long as you have a mixer or mixer + license that activates Serato.

[@grooverecordsRO]

Hello mate, do I have to pay for serato to use it with 3000? or i only have to download it. Thank you

[@PioneerDJUSA]

You have to download it to use it. To use Serato with the CDJ-3000, you’ll have to use it with a Serato supported mixer like the DJM-900NXS2 or the DJM-S11. A full list of Serato compatible mixers is on their website.

[@IronSentry24]

when using mixers like the s7 and s11 with built in hub do the cdjs in hid switchover when the you go from DJ A to DJ B?

[@PioneerDJUSA]

The way it works is, each USB port in the hub will independently switch when you switch the input selector to the other computer. And it will only affect the CDJ on that channel. Say you have a pair of CDJs HID linked to computer A, and you switch the channel 2 input selector to computer B; only the CDJ on channel 2 will switch to B. Essentially, this allows you relink each CDJ to the next computer one at a time. It is something you cannot do with an external USB hub. Unless you unplug one CDJ USB connection at a time.

[@IronSentry24]

@@PioneerDJUSA and does this work the across all the cdj and xdj players with hid mode compatibility?

[@PioneerDJUSA]

Yes. As long as the CDJ/XDJ is HID supported by the software you are using.

[@andrewpaguaga8874]

where can I find the link?? for Mac

[@PioneerDJUSA]

May we ask which link you are referring to? Serato version is on the Serato website. Firmware is on the CDJ-3000 software page.

[@dimitriskarakostas3533]

Hi there! When are cdjs will be available again? I need a pair

[@PioneerDJUSA]

We apologies but there are many simultaneous issues that are contributing to global stock shortages of our products. The combination of a global chip shortage, Covid-related factory closings in Asia, and massive freight and shipping delays, including at U.S. ports, have created months-long backorders. Everything from our DJ products to washing machines and automobiles have been impacted. While we cannot speak about specific Pioneer DJ models, we are working overtime to get our products to loyal customers such as yourself as soon as possible. We appreciate your business and patience.

[@dimitriskarakostas3533]

@@PioneerDJUSA At first days of December, is it possible to have a pair? I’ve already pre order it

[@PioneerDJUSA]

You'll have to check with your store you purchased from. They have the most up-to-date information on shipment arrivals.

[@jason2ray]

Why are there no dual waveforms on the Serato HID Mode on each deck?

[@PioneerDJUSA]

Currently, no DJ software that supports the CDJ-3000 in HID mode can display the master deck’s waveform for parallel view. This is a feature that can only be used when using Pro DJ Link in standalone or Link Export.

[@ed-vu8kw]

Can you recommend a USB hub

[@PioneerDJUSA]

Most USB 2.0 hubs will work.

[@clayon73]

How to switch from laptop A to laptop B in HiD mode ?

[@PioneerDJUSA]

Depending on the mixer you have, there are two ways to do this. Most DJ mixers do not have a built-in USB hub with computer switching. However, two of our mixers do. The following are the steps to do it. On most mixers: 1. Connect the mixer or interface directly to the computer on it’s own port. 2. Connect the CDJs’ USB connection to a USB-hub. The hub does not have to be power, and can simply be USB 2.0. Connect the hub to a computer. 3. With the software open, link the CDJs to the software with the decks properly allocated. 4. Have second laptop connected directly to the mixer on it’s own USB port and have the DJ software open. 5. When you are ready to switch, you simply unplug the USB hub from one computer, and connect it to the next. This will not stop playback. This will simply sever control from the CDJs. 6. Once the hub is connected to the new computer, simply link the players and allocate the correct decks. Make sure you DO NOT connect the mixer to the USB hub because by doing so, disconnecting the hub will disconnect your audio connection to your DJ software. If you have a DJM-S11 or DJM-S7: 1. Connect the CDJs’ USB connection to the ports labeled “CDJ/controller” on the back of the mixer. This is the built-in USB hub. Make sure each CDJ is connected to the port closest to it. 2. Connect the mixer’s USB A and B to each of the two laptops. 3. Set the input selectors to computer A and with the DJ software open, link the CDJs. 4. When you are ready to switch computers, switch the input selector to B. The CDJ on that channel will sever it’s link to computer A. 5. Link the CDJ of that channel to the new computer. 6. Once you have mixed a song over using computer B, repeat steps 4 and 5 for the other channel.

[@bsmusicventas4837]

Hello friends, I have this pair of CDJ3000 and a DJM S9 mixer but I want to work with Recordbox in performance mode with USB cables but it doesn't detect the CDJ3000. Does anyone know why this happens, thanks!

[@PioneerDJUSA]

What version of rekordbox are you running?

[@GregoryGuerrier]

What's happening with all your supply of DJM-900NXS2 for United States? There's practically no inventory and no given date for every US dealer

[@PioneerDJUSA]

Hello Gregory. We share and understand your frustration as there are many simultaneous issues that are contributing to global stock shortages of our products. The combination of a global chip shortage, Covid-related factory closings in Asia, and massive freight and shipping delays, including at U.S. ports, have created months-long backorders. Everything from our DJ products to washing machines and automobiles have been impacted. While we cannot speak about specific Pioneer DJ models, we are working overtime to get our products to loyal customers such as yourself as soon as possible. We appreciate your business and patience.

[@DJShuffle07]

Since we own the DDJ FLX6 controller, is y'all working on the firmware for that?

[@PioneerDJUSA]

Hello Jeramie! There is currently no firmware update available for the DDJ-FLX6. May we ask if there is a reason you're looking for one?

[@DJShuffle07]

@@PioneerDJUSA I'm also a Serato user and rekordbox user, so I kind of thought that maybe just a little bit more bells and whistles for Serato, But the controller with Serato does not disappoint me at all, I've used it everyday with it and I feel very comfortable with it, and I want to Thank y'all so much with this controller it means a lot. 💯💯💯

[@PioneerDJUSA]

@@DJShuffle07 you're very welcome! Feel free to shoot us questions if you ever need any help!

[@DJShuffle07]

@@PioneerDJUSA I will most definitely will.

[@radiograffitidjs]

Doesn’t show how to setup at all just how to use the features