DJs/Musicians Are You Using the Right USB Cable?

[@priyonjoni]

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[@TrixR4PiGz]

Thx for the tip bro

[@GodCee360]

I got the Ddj sx3. The music play and then the music stop. When I shut down the controller the music continues where it stop on my laptop (on serato). I reopen the SX3 the music play for a few minutes and it stop again. Do you think if I get the USB you mention you think it would fix the problem?

[@GodCee360]

@@TrixR4PiGz Peace. You might not read that. I got the cable you recommended. I work perfectly now thanks.

[@gerhardpillay8453]

Thank you for this. The DDJ 400 did not come with cable.

[@chunkychev]

The most common sense DJ I've come across, great advice and he's not hung up on the bells and whistles like a lot of DJ's !

[@Ireful]

I was at a party that I was DJing at along with a few others. One of them was having a similar issue, so I let him borrow one of my chroma USB cables which happens to have two chokes on it like you mentioned. It saved his performance thanks to me seeing this video. So, thanks man. Saved my friend's night.

[@eespinosa64]

Good info. I laughed when you said that in your kitchen there seems to be strong interference. You looked left and right as if there might be ghosts around. Keep up the good work!

[@mrpep1976]

The problem is gone !! It was the cable ! I’ve been watching you a lot lately, brother, you are a good man to subscribe to , lots of knowledge and you explain it well, thank you.

[@stevenodd6739]

You can also find Ferrite cores that snap on to your existing cables on Amazon as well. Just an FYI

[@bvangennip]

Crazy. Good call. Going to switch out some of my cabling.

[@rubenlopez7334]

That was perfect same problem and I haven’t found any video with the same problem until today thank you 🙏

[@djAXCESSmusic]

Very helpful video. You can also use gold plated USBs to help with connectivity.

[@frnzvrgsmusic]

I'm using a gold-plated USB cables too, slightly much better than a stock USB cables, but a stock cable is still okay to use.

[@djsroni]

Thanks for this important information bro. I was stucked on same problem. This video solved. Thanks again.

[@priyonjoni]

RONI glad it helped!

[@rodrigoperaza]

Pri yon Joni, dude I own a DDJ RB, I took it everywhere to see if they could fix it. Tonight I came across this video. So I looked in my cables for one with a faritchoke and IT WORKED!!! Thanks man, 4 real!! I was about to buy another controller, i'm going to buy some more. Thank you!!

[@ronaldmonroejr6024]

THANK YOU!!! I knew it! I came across this problem and couldn't find a good answer when I searched for it online. I come across watching your videos and you just so happened to answer it. Thanks bro.

[@niffumau]

You can buy those chokes to clip over cables, they are suppose to remove common mode noise

[@lk0stov]

I've owned my MC4000 for about over a year now and I always thought that these jogs were broken by default bro...HOLY MOLY Turns out I had a native instruments usb cable with a ferrite choke just laying around. Been playing with it for an hour now. I've never seen these jogs work so flawlessly. I've also been experiencing some terrible sound issues when connected to my EON 615s. Some noise starts coming from the speakers, like they're about to blow up. My dads been a musician all his life, so he knows a thing or two about unwanted sounds coming from the speakers. He was the first one who suggested that the issue might be along some of the cables and that I should be using a ferrite choke cable not only with my usb, but also with my controller's power supply.

[@RaquelFoster]

USB cables - like XLR cables - are impedance balanced with differential signaling. The signal is very resistant to RFI/EMI. Ultra-2 SCSI started using Low Voltage Differential cables in 1997 and just about every data cable since then is differential. So it's not really a signal integrity problem. If it was interference, that ferrite core wouldn't help because it's on the controller side. Any interference induced in the cable still goes to the computer. But even if the signal is fine, the cable is still an antenna for EMI and a lightning rod for ESD. Static or bad grounding causes ground bounce. The controller can't tell its ones from its zeroes. Was it dry in the house? Who knows where static electricity wants to go inside a Class II device with an ungrounded power supply. And the jog wheels are capacitive, so they are by definition sensitive to ESD. And Ferrite cores reduce ESD problems, too! It'd be interesting to see if you could still get it to glitch if you took your shoes off or wore a wrist strap.

[@BrianAndersonTT]

This cable has 2 ferrite cores.

[@djthunderaah]

Thanks for the info, I was having the same problems for a few years and didn't know what it was. Keep up the good info and work.

[@pohlution373]

Bro I will give this a try for sure! I’ve been having weird issues with my ddj sb

[@djonixx7149]

Great info! I never thought about this and i have so many usb cables. Good looking Chief!!

[@jmoak311]

Had this happen during wedding ceremony with numark dj2go. Grabbing a few of these now!

[@davidstewart4149]

You can buy a package of ferrite chokes that can be added to existing cables. Amazon has them.

[@Nogi-aka-DJNugz]

I wonder if the kitchen counter sent up the resistance? Great tips. I checked my cables and I’m already using a ferrite choke.

[@monomarz4039]

Put on shoes or flip flops and try it .... don’t use it barefooted

[@djdubbs313]

I knew that little thing was important....thanx

[@DjrockLIB]

Thanks for this video. This is the same issue I’m having now with my Pioneer DDJ SB3 Controller. Although I don’t have another USB cable now to try but I’m sure when I get it, it’s gonna work because it’s exactly the same issue I’m experiencing now. The funny thing is, When I place my 🤚🏾palm on my Laptop or any of the electronic devices plugged to the current and try to scratch the jog wheel with my other hand, the issue stops. But when I lift my palm🤚🏾then it happens again. 😂 That’s how I was sure that it was not the controller itself that has the problem.

[@piam.a3942]

Do you know the tipe of that cable???

[@captaindon23]

Dope advice thanks. Can’t wait for that mix!!!!

[@freshprince2428]

I am having the very same issue. Thank you alot for this video

[@dikranpoladian4724]

Wrong wrong wrong wrong. First of all the platters are capacitance based (like your phone screen) not touch based. You have a grounding issue where you are (could be just the kitchen or the hole house), it just happens that that cable helps. (has better ground signal continuity). Example I new someone who had to DJ barefoot at a particular venue do get past the grounding issue there as the DDJ-SZ they had would do the same thing. Good advise regardless however that you should always use USB cables with a choke for a variety of other reasons.

[@morzie4075]

This is true and I’m glad I came across this video, my flx 6 has this issue with my laptop as it is only a standard intel pentium R and I have this same problem, thing is that this cable may solve my issues but I can also say the same time if I can upgrade to an i5 I will no longer have the issue as I tried my controller on a fiends laptop and it played flawlessly.

[@soundssecure6238]

Thanks for sharing this, i must hv looking itbfor long time

[@djfunkycraig]

I was concerned about all the spaghetti cables everywhere until I saw it was the design on the table top haha

[@djraynextrim]

Thanks for sharing the Knowledge.

[@jeetsingh5234]

Thanks heaps for the vid mate. I have some issues with my DDJ 1000 (Rekordbox). Glitch type sound and freezing every half an hour or so. it lasts for about a second and then continues playing for when it happen again. will get some ferrite choke cable and see if it fixes the issues. Thanks again.

[@haydengloyne6852]

i think you have solved my dvs issue

[@djemjoe]

Thanks

[@masterpdj2623]

Thank you Pri yon Joni, I thought it was my controller too, NS6II. I Changed cables a few times and it went a way for a while each time but came back in one way or another. I'm ordering some for all my controllers right now. Good vid brother.

[@camiloapostol4346]

This is excellent thank you brother

[@monomarz4039]

There is a grounding issue with the usb cables but the reason that’s happening is because you’re barefoot on the tiles .... if you put on flip flops or shoes it won’t happen .... that’s why it doesn’t happen when you’re performing at gigs.

[@jasonlegister2277]

thx for info

[@xkenny1995]

Also it can be cable just too thin for it's length - providing not enough power

[@wizentertainmententerprise9923]

I have an SX2 and since of late, the master volume is fluctuating by itself. I've been searching the Internet high and low and can't find a fix and think my console is screwed. Also channels 3-4 is louder than 1-2.

[@sissiwasabi]

so THATS what happened to me this one night 😂. and i thought my controller is broken 😅

[@careymagic]

yo thanks bro that was so informative. I'll pass it on

[@pavelshevtsov5682]

1 question why when i buy my new controller Pioneer DDj Rev 1 Pioneer include the usb cable no filter ??? And others companys includes usb cabel with filter. Why Pioneer dont think about the problems.

[@fnk101]

Helpful thanks

[@kokoriko8835]

Thanks for the tip :)

[@Beatspermin]

Sometimes when I’m djing. My sound will just cut out. More time than not I can’t even play songs from the control while getting indicators also. Could this be the reason?

[@pimpinology]

good tip doc. thanks.

[@soulchorea]

wow nice catch! Good to know, thanks

[@markmawira2491]

this is good. i love it

[@JoyHoffi]

I noticed It does something pretty similiar when I mix music from my external hard drive, like it would be to slow to load the track or something Or might be the cable too

[@dj_mo_doe]

Thanks for the info dude. I just bought a rev-1 and the power goes out on my controller. Then it works after 5 min when I plug it back into the laptop. Could this be the same issue?

[@ericthomas7741]

My pioneer ddj sb2 won't power do it have to hooked up to laptop in order to work tried 5v adapter to see if working no lights

[@BiohazardX9]

interesting video - I know it's old but I here in the UK my SB3 didn't come with that cable, mind you mine was B-Stock so could be why its different. However, I have noticed something else with the SB3 which I am not sure if you have ever seen it. Mine doesn't glitch like yours. However if I plug it into a weak USB port, the after a while PAD 6 on both decks start to flash and although the controller acts and works fine, that flashing pad can be annoying. it's essentially an error code for low power. As soon as I plugged it into a more beefier USB port the problem went away.

[@DJ-Dorian]

Wow interesting. I didn't know that those bulbs on the cable means less interferences.

[@tobydulanski9480]

Thank You 🙏!!!!

[@iconix21]

Wow....!!!! Very interesting, thxs!

[@roberteustergerling6536]

Very nice, i had the same Problem 👌

[@HeyMisterDJ]

Helpful thanks!

[@Derrick8657]

Helpful, Thanks.

[@VictorMartinez-je6jx]

Very helpful. Salamat

[@Move2theGroove1200]

I am having similar problems with my Denon DJ MC4000. The output to my speakers would get completely cut. The problem would switch between channels. I would adjust the buffer on the software and it would temporarily fix the problem. I would adjust it in the middle of a song so that I would get the audio to come back. The cable that came with my controller is a basic 2.0 usb cable without the ferrite choke. I've owned the controller for 3 months and until now the problem has started. If indeed the cable is the problem, why do you think manufacturers include these inadequate cables with their products? How's your controller behaving with this cable? Did it solve the problem permanently or was it something else? Why not do an update? Thanks for your help.

[@judekraft8104]

Bro I had same problem lika month ago with my lil sb200 or my flx600 same exact shit.I just kept switching them out

[@djpinkieskater9240]

thanks so much you have help me...

[@fnk101]

I know of a guy who touch sensitive controller will not work in his basement.. or when its really cold..

[@jessicadiamond4544]

If ur in the kitchen it is prob the refrigirator , i have the problem when it turns on my controller get stuck in vinyl mode it wont play . but thank u im gonne try the cable tip

[@priyonjoni]

Jessica Diamond thanks for the tip. I never figured out what the cause was.

[@Shmack_]

Does using a thunderbolt to usb adapter affect audio? I was going to order DJ tools cables usb-a to usb c to eliminate all the adapters I need to have

[@priyonjoni]

Keep in mind, while USB-C and thunderbolt 3 use the same port, it doesn’t mean it’s running actual thunderbolt. Gotta specify if you’re actually using thunderbolt.

[@glitchbeatbayawancitynegro2492]

What type of cable,,,type A Or B

[@gioandikara3339]

thank u so much

[@djkriz20]

Can you install an inno fader on the SB? Or any other Cain of scratch fader? Very helpful video ,lear something new today 👍🏼

[@priyonjoni]

Currently, there's no mount that allows us to install an Innofader on the SB. With that said, I think it would really help we all started requesting Innofader to develop one.

[@djkriz20]

Thank you for the quick respond .. all your videos very very helpful thinking of purchasing a DDJ 400 but I would like to install a better fader ..

[@landostewart948]

How can I get my ddj-sb3 controller to work I can't get any sounds from it

[@johnmungai1525]

had same but with serato box

[@drevil1980]

My usb cord that came with it totally went out..

[@jordanrobinson4510]

I have the same problem with my numark mixtrack pro 3 but that stopped working yesterday so I bought the platinum hoping everything will work perfectly but no same problem and also my samples on my second deck don’t work also same problem with my mixtrack 3.

[@djmajiktuch82]

Hey! does anybody know if of these USB cables comes in 3.0 now? or do they all come in 2.0

[@DrkPrnc270]

I hope that it fixes the play button, hot cue and jog wheel glitch on deck two. Using Serato DJ Lite and i had to switch from deck 2 to deck 4 as a temp fix.

[@priyonjoni]

Can you describe the glitch?

[@DrkPrnc270]

@@priyonjoni This happens at random times whenever I find something in the song I'm mixing. While the song is playing, once i catch a section I'd want to use a filter / loop / etc., i use the jogwheel to go back to that section, but the music stops completely. Buttons like hot cues and play button are functioning but the song wont play at all. Hope this helps.

[@djminion8768]

My sb3 did nt come with that round thing on it..

[@michaelholland4141]

Thanks for the tip! Does USB 2.0 cables have any effect on 3.0 ports and are 3.0 with ferrite choke available?

[@priyonjoni]

Michael Holland you can use the same ferrite choke on any cable, even an audio cable. I discovered this interference can even be introduced with an RCA cable and can be prevented with a ferrite choke.

[@michaelholland4141]

Pri yon Joni I see, but if the usb cable states 2.0 and has the ferrite choke does that have any interference connecting to a 3.0 usb input? This is the cable that came along with my Numark NS7 I purchased several years ago

[@robertw.1499]

Hi Buddy, hope you can help. I have been using a DDJ SX2 for over four years now. Recently, it has had an issue with "Sound Dropouts". No matter if I use Traktor, Serato or DDJ Pro software, whilst the track continues to play (wave guide and volume indication lamps continue to show track playing), the sound stops for a split second then continues, sometimes often, sometimes less frequently. Any suggestions for a fix? Do you think that my USB cable needs to suddenly be changed or perhaps a software problem? Thank you 👍

[@huybuiquang8765]

Hi, is the problem solved? I just bumped into the same problem and i'm extremely panic

[@robertw.1499]

@@huybuiquang8765 Yes, it is. I solved it quite by accident. After I had read how much resource power Serato etc take from the MacBook/Laptop, I just decided to turn on the "Do not Disturb" button on my MacBook (Top Right). Made sure every other consumer was closed and not operating in the background, and HeyPresto, no more drop-outs. Hope this helps 👍

[@mrpep1976]

I hope this works. I have a freeze / stall issue with Serato pro on my s9 and my Ns7 and I use two two different windows laptops and have not been able to figure it out. I down loaded to win7, I tried win10, I messed with latency issues on Serato, downloaded to 1.9.6 and still have issues. Let’s hop this does it!

[@mrpep1976]

D twist Rewind so I reinstalled the OS back to win10 and Serato and music and still I had issues. I tried a different laptop and clean it out and same. I then went back to my old usb cables and problem is gone. So the good cables I bought were garbage cables even though they had the thick thing at the ends. At least it’s running well. I haven’t seen any issues and my pc is running smoothly. I’m glad cause I’ve been having a lot of issues with Serato for many months , thanks for your help

[@JFactor90]

same problem

[@funfactsclips1363]

Thanks for the info but I use virtual Dj

[@funfactsclips1363]

I'm a fan of both software but I use virtual dj more and I know persons who is having the same problem. I've seen it happen to virtual dj which has been solved by the same solution.

[@SN2D]

this is, sorry, but the most useless piece of info

[@ramonloera360]

Will it work with any control

[@farazrahman126]

numark controllers come with it couldntsay i got a problem

[@thisdj83]

So how did you not use the cable provided to begin with?

[@priyonjoni]

Upon multiple moving, and multiple gigs, the original cable was lost. I used a regular USB cable with no problem until I came across this issue in that room that day, and that's when I learned about the ferrite choke. Also, an interesting discovery I found is that not all controllers come with this type of cable either. I open several boxes of gear for my job and usually it comes with a regular USB cable. I deduce that the only time this is a real issue is when the controller itself is powered by the solely computer, and it has a touch sensitive jog wheels. When interference is introduced, say maybe a strong wifi router nearby, that's when this problem happens.

[@phtx713]

Would anyone know if a B to C work on a super speed usb port i just bought a laptop and it has those types of usb ports pls help :/

[@phtx713]

I have the sb3 as well

[@phtx713]

On windows

[@BrianAndersonTT]

3:08

[@djstar7683]

How can i get an crack for my mac

[@priyonjoni]

attila singh a crack can happen when you drop it

[@makedjingvinylagain2492]

Wouldn't have this problem with real vinyl, but oh I forgot, you hate Technics. You probably use the sync button, too.

[@JoyHoffi]

Real DJs Spin Vinyl It‘s 2018 you muppet.. Aaaah technology.. whichcraft...

[@angrykermit3192]

There's always some 'vinylsaur' chiming in with that "real DJs use vinyl" bullshit. I've been DJing since '84 and I still like my vinyl but I only use controllers now because it's 2018 for fuck sake. Btw, show me a DJ who claims to spin vinyl and I'll show you a lying DJ who uses timecodes.

[@breadthehead]

sync button or not...do you rock the crowd? noone can see if you use it or not

[@fnk101]

I bet your still wearing shell toes fool..and got no hot girlfriend

[@frnzvrgsmusic]

I guess this guy was stuck inside a room with no window, and didn't know what's happening in a past many years. LOL

[@DjrockLIB]

Thanks for this video. This is the same issue I’m having now with my Pioneer DDJ SB3 Controller. Although I don’t have another USB cable now to try but I’m sure when I get it, it’s gonna work because it’s exactly the same issue I’m experiencing now. The funny thing is, When I place my 🤚🏾palm on my Laptop or any of the electronic devices plugged to the current and try to scratch the jog wheel with my other hand, the issue stops. But when I lift my palm🤚🏾then it happens again. 😂 That’s how I was sure that it was not the controller itself that has the problem.

[@karazuntamed3909]

Hello..Did you fix it?