DJ Case Mod/Build with Pioneer DDJ-1000 & ProX Case to Simplify Setup & Tear Down

Kevin Summers
Smilestones DJ Services
www.smilestonesdj.com

[@ClevelandTerry]

Great job on your mod. I may knock this out over the holiday break.

[@DayNNyteDJs]

I watched this about two years ago and thought it was a great build. Just took delivery of my 1000 SRT and the exact same case, then stumbled on this video again. Now, let the mods begin! Thanks for the inspiration.

[@SmilestonesDJAdventures]

Awesome brother! Good luck with your build!!

[@Antweezy]

I just did a case build for the 1000 and used a 1u rack drawer to hold stuff in. it works well as you can see everything needed underneath of the controller.

[@DJRickWeb]

Very nice! 👍

[@robertwaite837]

Wow!! Incredible! I can finally visualize my new Dj setup! Great review and tour of the setup! Great video!

[@LLoyoc]

Nice build. Very well thought out. Looks nice as well. Thanks for sharing.

[@wallybanks2656]

I have the same case but with the sliding laptop shelf. You'll be happy to know that ProX sells a side-shelf that attaches to the side... perfect for your ipad.

[@wallybanks2656]

Kevin Summers I use mine to hold a second mic receiver, light controller or laptop... find it very handy.

[@rossli8621]

Such helpful video for mobile (or any) DJs!

[@SmilestonesDJAdventures]

Hey thanks!

[@djsantiagornfl7264]

That’s a bad ass set up. Love that all black look 👍🏽 You take pride in your work, thank you for sharing this.

[@SmilestonesDJAdventures]

Thanks man! Appreciate that

[@djkanoya]

Great mod ... I really like that laptop stand solution.

[@DJLoStax]

There is a special place in hell for the 2 people who disliked this video! Great job Kevin. this makes me want to do a case build for my controller set up!

[@TitaniumManic431]

DJ LoStax 7

[@DH-yt2hg]

I agree

[@djmixmasterllc]

17 SPOTS LOL

[@holdenbriggs729]

i know I'm quite randomly asking but does anyone know a good website to stream new tv shows online ?

[@krewalberto4352]

@Holden Briggs i use Flixzone. You can find it by googling =)

[@dondiablito]

Very, very, very cool!! Nice modding!! That is awesome! Have fun and enjoy! 😉

[@djed7371]

Great video!!!!! Really like what you did. Gave me some great ideas. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@P4boot]

Sir, You're a superstar with that setup!

[@rmcguffie]

Thanks so much for the great information. I have the SRT and will look to make similar mods. Thanks again! 😀

[@santiagonaranjo8834]

@Kevin: By the way, your setup is brilliant. The more I watch this video, the more I admire your small innovations!

[@santiagonaranjo8834]

@@SmilestonesDJAdventures I couldn't locate your headphone holder either... But I did find this: hifidjsgear.com/#3fabc444-4dc8-4d5c-a0f9-a30aae65478c

[@ludwigalvarezhouseofgroove7116]

Awesome set up well done sir.

[@enriquemolina3146]

Thanks for the ideas I'll try some of it

[@volcom7486]

Sweet setup. One of the best I have seen 👍

[@SmilestonesDJAdventures]

Thanks!! I made a 1 year update video on this channel also - just to show a few lessons learned and changes!

[@blind2heart]

Super dope bro...makes me want to make one!

[@armandohernandez1224]

This is a really cool case

[@JoeScharnweber]

Super clean!

[@CBeauBastian]

woww. Great setup.

[@djcalvin681]

Very nice !!! Thx for sharing

[@redzone101ckc8]

Love the setup.. Been planing how to mod my case... Your setup uf the best for what I do too.. Thanks for the video and ideas that it give me

[@SmilestonesDJAdventures]

Awesome man thanks!

[@simonmatsuyama]

Fantastic job!! Love the Headphone holder. I miss the Booth-out, but other than that it looks complete. 🙌

[@dantecelle]

Good Job. I bought the Gator case that is just like yours about 6 years ago. I have done the same thing that you have done. Everything is mounted under my ddj-SX2. The only thing that I have that's different than yours is that I have my cables coming out of the case facing toward me. I don't like the audience to see any cables. I also have 1 slight issue with the arm. You have to be light on touching your Macbook keyboard and mouse or it bounces the laptop. That will make it hard to read the song names and move the mouse to do the right thing. All and All I love it. The other sliding shelf that most cases have killed my back. Too low and too far away. oh 1 more thing that I like about mine is that the laptop arm brings the laptop to eye level so I don't look down.

[@djrichent97]

I really need this case

[@ClydeBickford]

That's a rather impressive setup you've engineered - well done!!

[@SmilestonesDJAdventures]

Thanks Clyde!!

[@fleetwoodjones1225]

@@SmilestonesDJAdventures I have another question, where can I find the black xlr adapters?

[@luckyone2125]

How many people had heart pulpitations when u put laptop stand on platter ;D well done, nice1!

[@luckyone2125]

@@SmilestonesDJAdventures we saw that milisecond of hesitation ;D hard tekk djs shud learn from wedding dj community but for real, one can see who spins more often lol ;D

[@donaldccannon1]

Wow just wanted. To say good job. I have. The ddj 800 i did the case build as well. What you said about the power con. Thing. I wasnt thinking along them lines. Im gonna get another 1 and change just like your. Never thought about. What happens if the. Power con fails

[@chrishodges2246]

That is an awesome setup man, I have a sumilar flight case for my numark ns7iii. I'm thinking abt doing a setup like that? NICE

[@djwolfletsgo]

Nice build bro

[@DjBriteEyes]

very nice

[@manuelcardenas3441]

Super great job. Can you put a link and all the stuff you used to build that case that will be nice, I'm asking you because I have the ddj 1000 and I want to have the same setup. Thanks you in advance.

[@DJAnthonyAlvarez]

Dude this is beautiful... I'll have to try this!

[@DJAnthonyAlvarez]

Do you have a list of the parts? Anyway you can email them? [e-mail]

[@citizensgate1135]

DJ Anthony Alvarez did you ever receive that list? [e-mail] / send it my way if so.

[@rockthehouse4027]

great mod! was curious about the black trim on the ProX case you have - is it prone to chips/scratches?? I had an Odyssey black label mixer case in past and the trim got pretty beat up.

[@abedieppa1255]

Great Job!!

[@djfuzzofficial]

Awesome mod dude 👏🏽. Observation - it took quite a few seconds to get those wing nuts off those long screws to free your laptop stand - maybe cut the screws down a bit? Just a suggestion 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@roba1365]

Great video

[@elliotchocano9374]

Dope! This inspired me to build my own. I managed to fit the laptop shelf under the case with the microphones on the left side and put all my gear on the right. Is your case tough to close? The foam on mine is thick and when I close it I'm always afraid I'm breaking something

[@sypho23]

Awesome job! Case manufacturers need to catch onto this wave

[@sypho23]

@@SmilestonesDJAdventures Whats the mic stand base?

[@sypho23]

@@SmilestonesDJAdventures thanks for the info. I really like this build. I want to mimic it down to the last screw. Lol! We all need to pay you and Rick Webb for your intellectual property. lol!

[@iamdjphox8790]

Can you tell me where did you get the foam that is placed on the lid for the platters? Thanks i really appreciate it! Nice video too! loving it!

[@signsofthetimes886]

I have one more question what size of laptop do you use? I'm planning of getting a 15inch so I'm trying to visualize how it would look with my setup

[@SuperFluidFerroFluid]

Hi Kevin! Great Video! I have some questions for you and i was hoping that perhaps you could share some light on these matters, presupposed that youve been using and testing the DDJ-1000 for recordbox yourself? Hotque buttons dont seem to want to start a track right after being loaded, and they also dont seem to work when there is a loop applied on that particular beat, any ideas why? Back in serato dj your loop stayed there untill you deactivated it.. no matter what other buttons you pushed. Second issue is the RCA master output on the ddj 1000 is creating stuttering,distorted cutsounds like as if it is being overamped when its not, when recording a video of any lenght with my phone through an TRRS adapter. Again, i didnt have any of these problems on my ddj SX with serato dj.. Any ideas? Thanks in advance and have a good day :)

[@DjSonic_Chicago]

I never comment or anything on here but your MOD looks great man! Great quality and very detail info. Also to top it off great quality video filming. Just had a question on info of the laptop arm on where and what’s the model info on it. I have a ddjsr and I have the ODY flight case with the sliding laptop tray but I’ve been thinking for a while to remove since i have to be constantly bending over the controller too look at my laptop while mixing or even when I want to play with the knobs I have to move the sliding part in and out

[@thedjgazza]

Good job!

[@aclysaker]

Have you used this at a gig yet? I have a similar Shure wireless microphone and MyDMXGo and was concerned about the wireless connectivity. Great video!

[@hillaryshingie]

headphone holder. genius.. love it

[@sazprodj]

Excellent work, thank you for sharing. I have Ddj 800 with 2 sannheiser wiresless mics. Any issues with wireless mic reception or DMX. Where would you recommend placing wireless mics to make sure there are no issues.

[@SmilestonesDJAdventures]

Cool! I just used the half wave antennae in the rear of the case, as I show... but the ultimate solution would be to try to get them high up so that they always have line-of-sight to the wireless microphone (aka transmitter). :)

[@TheFashionfreakj86]

Off topic but for your ddj 1000....do u use a usb 3.0, 2.0, or thunderbolt 3?

[@Nogi-aka-DJNugz]

Very good!

[@MACODJ]

Good job man Easy to setup on One moment, zero thinking what to not forget

[@SmilestonesDJAdventures]

Thanks Maco!

[@MACODJ]

@@SmilestonesDJAdventures i did the same, setup all equipment i Need inside the case and cables to connect, Easy to go and start at the event, less stress ti packing all the time. Now i do i new video with a magma case XXL LITE for a new setup up

[@SmilestonesDJAdventures]

@@MACODJ totally agree. We need to minimize the stress, having to remember everything, plus TIME! :) Getting everything into a magma would be quite a feat! That’s not alot of space. Would love to see it!

[@MACODJ]

@@SmilestonesDJAdventures ahhh i know, i do new video of a new nice magma case, follow my Channel

[@IamFilyPerez]

Hi I love the case! For the microphone quick release attachment Is it bolted down in the foam? If so, how did you bolt it down? Thank you!

[@SmilestonesDJAdventures]

Late reply :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/pX2VXmSposyFY8U

[@dreyyaamarie3782]

Does anyone know if the laptop sliding shelf can be bought separately? And where 🤔

[@josephcodorniz2883]

How do you keep your controller from tipping over inside your case?

[@eugeneweston3891]

Flat out awesome. Any chance of your listing/linking the items you used in this brilliantly conceived case modification?

[@chrisfoxevententertainment7689]

Check Out Rick Webbs Videos on Case Mods he has a few videos with links to what he is using in his case build.

[@Geniusatplay718]

Good stuff

[@moesnuts]

Do you recommend using an external mixer/board (like a mackie, yamaha etc) for the DDJ 1000 SRT? For mobile gigs

[@P4boot]

@@SmilestonesDJAdventures I've been looking for this information for months. I'm not gonna take my mixer for the first post corona event. I'm using the 1000srt, hopefully the mic on it will sound as good as your 1000!

[@bchill9]

Thanks for the video. I just picked up a ProX case and want to put my wireless mic under the controller as you did. Where are your antennas for the mic?

[@SmilestonesDJAdventures]

I just put them in the rear, and would set them upright. Nothing fancy or permanent. :)

[@djencannto906]

Love the set up can you share the links of mic goose stand and arm

[@SmilestonesDJAdventures]

Late reply sorry kzbin.info/www/bejne/pX2VXmSposyFY8U

[@DJEDGARHERNANDEZ]

Great video , I have a question... the mic receiver been under the controller, does it limits the reception? Do you get drop outs ?

[@DJ-Coma]

Kevin Summers please do an update vid when you do that mod

[@tjbishop8823]

DJ Web is awesome 😎

[@Jackwagon]

That headphone holder doodad is genius!!

[@djar8235]

Hey Kevin nice work I’m doing something similar. A couple of questions, the stub thats in the foam for the quick connect, what’s it called or where did you get it and how did you install it 7:52

[@SmilestonesDJAdventures]

Sorry for the very late reply -- If you're still interested in the quick connect parts here's a quick video I just made for a friend - kzbin.info/www/bejne/pX2VXmSposyFY8U

[@williestyle2345]

Do u have a link, where to buy the laptop Arm?

[@3glproductions261]

hay you should switch out your usb c hub i used the same one and it dose not like stuff hanging off i did the same than and it got warn out and didn’t work

[@christopherAwaite]

Great job. Love how you thought everything through especially with the power cord. One thing Though I’m pretty sure you have to own the songs your playing so by hooking up someone else’s phone to play the songs you don’t have you might be a NO NO lol plus I’m sure you know sometimes not having every song isn’t such a bad thing. Some people’s ideas of a awesome song they think will get everyone dancing 9 times out of 10 don’t heck most of the time the person asking for it won’t dance to it. 22 years of doing this I find it best to act all into the song they asked for and tell them if I have it I will play it as fast as I can and smile. They walk away happy and your not the bad guy. Hope this all made sense to you. Keep doing what your doing I still have a ton to learn and look forward to learning.

[@DJStephenCraig]

Mr Pan Cake man well put. I was about to go on the same rant. It is a great setup but he needs to learn to pay for his tracks. If he doesn’t have it just say “no”

[@josep7831]

What size hole you drill for the mic

[@TheRealDjMikeStone]

Awesome set up. You need to start making these. I would be your first customer. :-)

[@SmilestonesDJAdventures]

Ahhaha Thanks Mike I should do that! :)

[@TheRealDjMikeStone]

@@SmilestonesDJAdventures It would definitely be a good side hustle

[@TheRealDjMikeStone]

Just go ahead and ship that to me send me the invoice lol

[@SmilestonesDJAdventures]

@@TheRealDjMikeStone lol!

[@wilcolombianwil1045]

Any way you post links to where you purchased accessories

[@fabianjeromegumbes3466]

Great Set Up,What Brand is the table you are using?

[@djchinotsp0422]

I have a similar lap top stand but the pole that's drilled into the case is to big to close the top lid. Where did you get your stand from. I like the idea of closing the top lid and ready to go. Thanks

[@SmilestonesDJAdventures]

Here you go! Got the idea from the man DJ Rick Web. FLEXIMOUNTS 2-in-1 Monitor Arm Laptop Mount Stand Swivel Gas Spring LCD Arm Height Adjustable Desk Mounts for 10''-24'' Monitor/ 11-17.3 inches Notebook www.amazon.com/dp/B00V33L7UK/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_navT_a_HYZEKC0H9EG4FK913S5T

[@Thomas_Swift]

Great job on the mod of the case, I would like to do exactly that for my DDJ1000. The powercon and the xlr are the most ideal mod for a case that I have seen in a long time. How much extra did you invest for the mod ?

[@traykarate]

Nice Video, Thanks for Sharing. How do you like the Fastset Table? Is it stable with the case on top?

[@SmilestonesDJAdventures]

Hey thanks Tom! Can’t say enough good about the Fastset. I use it for several different things - it’s my go to table !

[@downhillskier989]

Great video! What did you use for the mic stand piece that goes into the foam, I found the quick connect piece but how did you rig it into the foam?

[@SmilestonesDJAdventures]

Thanks Joe! Check this out kzbin.info/www/bejne/pX2VXmSposyFY8U

[@signsofthetimes886]

I finally found this case practically new today for $150 haha. Had to get it before someone else did

[@signsofthetimes886]

@@SmilestonesDJAdventures Thank you! Can wait to pimp it out haha

[@outspokenorator2893]

Great job! I saw one on DJ Rick Webb's YT for his Serato controller. Is there a link to purchase the case you could post, plz

[@SmilestonesDJAdventures]

Here’s a link to the case (with controller combo). www.proaudiostar.com/pioneer-ddj-1000-prox-case-2.html?Google_Shopping&gclid=CjwKCAiAq8f-BRBtEiwAGr3Dga6mmtIRA8ibtGPWOgJOm4fIXnPjFWE2R5voC2lhmpsA5ODmD_79MRoC_YQQAvD_BwE I believe I say the model number of the case in the video :)

[@MrDJBoombastic08]

Kevin 👏🏾👏🏾 answer to my prayers right there buddy. Been trying all sorts to cut down on set up times. Have you a link for this actual laptop shelf please. Just love this…

[@SmilestonesDJAdventures]

FLEXIMOUNTS 2-in-1 Monitor Arm Laptop Mount Stand Swivel Gas Spring LCD Arm Height Adjustable Desk Mounts for 10''-24' Monitor/ 11-17.3 inches Notebook

[@djdannybhtx]

Great build! Can you send a link for the quick release gooseneck clamp?

[@SmilestonesDJAdventures]

Late reply :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/pX2VXmSposyFY8U

[@tonylackie]

How does the BLX microphone treat you? Interested in getting the same one...have heard a lot of complaints regarding drop outs though. is it pretty solid for you?

[@tonylackie]

@@SmilestonesDJAdventures thank you for that! I recently bought a shure ULXS4 used for fairly cheap, havnt had a chance to use it yet, I plan on building that into my case but would like to have 2, just in case! So I was looking into doing one ULX and one BLX but maybe I'll bite the bullet and buy a second ULX for it and mount the antenna in the rear like you mentioned

[@DJdanny318]

Would you be kind enough to tell me what kind of adapter you used to hold the quick microphone release down in the hard foam.

[@SmilestonesDJAdventures]

Yoooo check this out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pX2VXmSposyFY8U

[@adamboyer577]

Where did u get that laptop arm?

[@coreybrown7585]

You should add a fan💯

[@itzcheco846]

I have seen this video mutiple times really like the mods, my question is how did you get the gooseneck for the mic installed what parts did you use to fasten it to the foam. I think we can all agree having a great mic stand that doesn’t interfere with anything is a plus when we are at a gig. Hope to hear from you soon

[@santiagonaranjo8834]

@Kevin: If you could provide the part numbers for your mic stand and gooseneck mount, that would be awesome! I've been on chat with Sam Ash support, and they cannot seem to locate these items.

[@SmilestonesDJAdventures]

Here are the parts - sorry for the very late reply kzbin.info/www/bejne/pX2VXmSposyFY8U

[@discoverdevlin2289]

Awesome video and great content. I’m always skeptical on storing things with my controller as I don’t want the unit to get damaged. Have you had any issues? Thanks and be well

[@SmilestonesDJAdventures]

Hey thanks! I was super careful to ensure that everything was either fixed in place (Velcro or screwed in, etc) or had 0 wiggle room to bounce around in the case during transport. It worked well for me with no issues !

[@discoverdevlin2289]

@@SmilestonesDJAdventures awesome thanks! Looks like a lot of work up front, but probably saves you close to 20 mins of set up time! Be blessed

[@TheOnlyDjMikeStone]

Link to the laptop stand would be great. Awesome build!

[@SmilestonesDJAdventures]

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[@Varian_Layne]

Looking for the exact part for the tru1 flush mount for the outside

[@Varian_Layne]

NAC3MPX this one

[@Varian_Layne]

Kevin Summers 👍

[@frantzfrancois2415]

How much does it weight?

[@fleetwoodjones1225]

Man you’ll done a great job!!! What screws (exact size) did you use for the arm mount? And the size for the laptop holder? Working to do mine tomorrow

[@SmilestonesDJAdventures]

Thanks Fleetwood! Hope your project goes well! I’m sorry that I don’t remember the exact size - I remember taking the mount base to the hardware store, along with my case measurements, to be sure I bought the best size

[@fleetwoodjones1225]

Thanks for always getting back

[@josep7831]

Im having my powercon amd xlr cables from the front not the rear with a bracket dont want to make holes on my new case

[@SmilestonesDJAdventures]

nice

[@DrGoobzTV]

I'm very interested in what mic stand that is? And how did you set that up. Kinda went by fast for me

[@SmilestonesDJAdventures]

Sure… I got that question a lot so I made a little video about it! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pX2VXmSposyFY8U

[@Heatwave345ky]

nice

[@moebetta72]

Nice

[@1djrick]

Great job. I would shorten the screws on the top of the case, that holds the laptop tray. You will save a couple of seconds, as they don't need to be that long.

[@1djrick]

@@SmilestonesDJAdventures I also liked the quick release mic nib and will look for one for my case.

[@SmilestonesDJAdventures]

Yes great tip - I actually did that! I’ve posted a 1 year “update” video here on my channel, and showed that. It is helpful to speed things up!

[@dreamdaycharleston]

Do you recommend the DMX Go lighting control? Thinking about using it for my wireless Uplights

[@SmilestonesDJAdventures]

Hey! I really like MyDMXGo but it is not rock-solid reliable. I've found a good system that works for me and has been reliable and consistent, however many others haven't had the same luck. If you're techy and willing to deal with a few glitches here and there for an AWESOME and easy lighting control, then it could work for you!

[@dreamdaycharleston]

@@SmilestonesDJAdventures Thanks for taking the time to reply. If you don’t mind, could you tell me the main issues you run into? I understand there’s a limit for distance of connectivity being that the wireless runs on the busy 2.4 frequency range.

[@SmilestonesDJAdventures]

Check out the Facebook group for the myDMX GO - it’s got several tips but also you can read about issues other folks have had. Here’s a post I made a few months back that lists some fixes I borrowed or figured out. Also I plan to do a full video on this topic on this channel soon! Posting this just as informational for folks having issues. After about a year of great luck right out of the box (no real issues), the mydmx GO started to drop out and act sporadically. My setup is pretty basic: iPad mounted to my controller case, mydmx GO inside case, Donner wireless DMX, two Chauvet Wash FX 2 ‘s and two ADJ Inno spot moving heads. After reading this group and elsewhere I did 5 things: 1. Used hardware manager from the Light Rider website on my MacBook to update the mydmx GO firmware - I looked and didn’t have the latest version 2. Used hardware manager to change the WiFi channel to 11. (I realize that some folks are scanning each venue and updating based on how crowded the channel is - might be a good practice) 3. Inserted a 2ft DMX cable between the mydmx GO and my Donner transmitter 4. Relocated the mydmx GO so that it is about 1 - 1.5 ft away from the wireless Donner transmitter and also the mydmx GO antenna is within line of site (and very close to) my iPad. 5. With a recent IOS update, my home WiFi network setting switch from manual to auto connect- I switched this back. Previously I made sure that all other WiFi networks were deleted or set to manual- no other settings seemed to be changed (Previously I had also set my iPad screen to stay on, and not go to sleep) I’ve now had 3 events without issues. In fact things seem better, because before now I would have to reset and reconnect if I left my iPad connected to the mydmx GO for a couple hours before using it - which happened a lot as I would arrive at a venue, setup, test, and then run ceremony/cocktail/dinner/etc all without using the light show. Hope this helps someone who like me loves mydmx GO but gets frustrated at intermittent performance!

[@StepheneHyppolite2612]

Great job, bro If I want one like this, how ❤ you can help me

[@MannyEsco02]

Is there a reason why you used a Powercon connector vs a C14 for the power source?

[@SmilestonesDJAdventures]

Manny - I did it because 1) it locks tight and won’t pull out, and 2) some of the other case mods I saw did it so I thought it was the cool thing to do 😅

[@aaronmorales9750]

dope