Resolume Arena Tutorial - Syncing Pioneer DJ Players

In this tutorial we'll demonstrate how to use Pioneer DJ Players with Resolume Arena.
Resolume Article: resolume.com/s...
Pro DJ Link Bridge manual: docs.pioneerdj...
Footage used: resolume.com/f...

[@MrNuk3mall]

I can see the application for this for sure but i don't quite like how you've done the integration. I wish it wouldn't be clip specific with the tracks more like deck specific so left or right deck assigned to layers and bpm sync all around. THAT would be a game changer. At least give more room for free flow vjing rather than just specifically planned sets.

[@AxolotlChilango]

Lmao super cool killed me at the scratch part! Thanks for the update! This might be something cool to try out in the future for me!

[@DanielWilliamsonion]

YES YES YES! Finally! So happy about this. Thanks, guys!

[@ZunayedSabbirAhmed]

haha, the end was so cool!

[@maartenvangeloven]

Very nice!!! Any plans to add support for XDJ-XZ to this as well?

[@ResolumeVJSoftware]

Hey Maarten, that depends on which models Pioneer Pro DJ Link Bridge support and is out of our hands. Your best bet is sending them a request.

[@maartenvangeloven]

@@ResolumeVJSoftware Will try it later this week if it works and let you know!

[@ResolumeVJSoftware]

@@maartenvangeloven Yeah we'd love to hear that! The more devices we can support the better!

[@enriqueleao]

@@maartenvangeloven did this work ?

[@maartenvangeloven]

@@enriqueleao haven’t tried it, was a too busy summer. Will do in a couple of weeks!

[@DJEklipse]

Great feature!

[@Phatzoo]

Is it possible to connect tracks without having a pioneer setup available? On the road and wanna add new tracks before the show.

[@ResolumeVJSoftware]

Yes! Just set the clip from Timeline to Pioneer and you're good to go once you get to your players!

[@Phatzoo]

@@ResolumeVJSoftware and how will the video clip know which mp3 it uses to trigger

[@ResolumeVJSoftware]

@@Phatzoo use either the title or file name in the clip panel. So instead of dragging & dropping the player you just type in the title or filename yourself.

[@subhanshugajbhiye9915]

This no longer works, After the 7.13 update The only options available are Timeline and BPM sync if you don't have the desired transport mode active. Or I'm missing something?

[@AlexandreCalvario]

It does not sync bpms? And the fader layer is notbing detected on my CDJ 3000 So Moving any of the faders has 0 effect on the faders. By looking at the pink bar in the pioneer connection

[@DevinDaNewt]

Finally!!! Thank you thank you 🙏

[@OhMyJosh]

Finally!

[@Dzanomaniak]

a tester ce week-end ! ;-)

[@pimgombeer8306]

Really cool stuff! Only thing is I can't seem to make the right click on the Players work for Player Layer Targeting as described in the Resolume Article. Suggestions or other ways?

[@ResolumeVJSoftware]

What happens when you right click it?

[@pimgombeer8306]

@@ResolumeVJSoftware nothing haha, you have to click on the Player right?

[@ResolumeVJSoftware]

@@pimgombeer8306 It also needs to be set on the composition or clips

[@ResolumeVJSoftware]

@@pimgombeer8306 if that doesn't solve the problem please contact mail AT resolume.com and ask for Tim to help you out. I could be a bug 🙂

[@swm61230]

I have gotten everything linked. the faders work. I see the track names. But what does not work is the playhead does not move when the cdj is playing. I have never seen the time count the way it does on your screen, It is always at zero. or if I click the pioneer clip it changes to the total time of the cdj deck. Any help?

[@samuelserranomusic]

Hey! I've seen that the XDJ - XZ comes with full Pro DJ link capacity, with ethernet ports to connect to CDJs and DJMs. So, t it would work with the XZ, right?

[@sapiputih]

Asking about delay like in smpte mode... when the dj booth is far away from FOH. Theres always a delay. how we can adjust the delay with this feature ? Cz its different with offset... Also its will be way cooler if the bpm on resolume always sync with active cdj bpm.😘😘👍🏻great update anyway

[@ResolumeVJSoftware]

If you are using SMPTE mode you can just set a delay in the SMPTE Panel. If you are using DJ sync mode you can use offset to compensate for delay. If you want the dj-player to control the clock you can use MIDI from the DJ controller into your machine.

[@Dzanomaniak]

Peut-on brancher rekordbox et resolume sur le meme réseau ?

[@NIVIRO]

Is there any kind of BPM link integration in this? Let's say a full music video has been linked to the track, however, when mixing there will always occur a small offset. How will the video react?

[@ResolumeVJSoftware]

the video playhead will always be at the position of the track playhead. if the video is shorter than the track you can use the Stretch playback mode to stretch the video length to the track length. Regarding the BPM sync: you can send the BPM from the turntables to Resolume over midi if you so desire.

[@SumbaLumba]

@@ResolumeVJSoftware is it possible to map (for example) EQ-buttons from the Pioneer mixers to certain Resolume parameters like opacity? When I’m DJ’ing, I tend to use the EQ knobs more than the upfaders.

[@ResolumeVJSoftware]

That depends wheter the DJ mixer sends out MIDI or not. If so, the standard midi shortcut methods should work: resolume.com/support/en/midi-shortcuts

[@jasonparker1454]

@@ResolumeVJSoftware stretch means it loops the video till it has the same length? or it means if the video is shorter and will be stretched that it will play slower. or i need to select "loop mode" and it will loop thill the end of the music track?

[@carlos_mann]

Is this an alternative to Serato DJ Video & Mix Emergency? And can I make my own 3D visuals, add texts, images, emojis, gifs etc?

[@leandrobaldivieso9148]

Hello ! I ask you if it is possible to play a video clip in Resolume that has 6 audio channels and be able to output them through independent outputs with an external card connected to the PC?

[@ResolumeVJSoftware]

No

[@Dzanomaniak]

enfin !

[@EpicEspei222]

Please extend this feature to the XDJ-XZ. I've yet to graduate to CDJs.🤞

[@ResolumeVJSoftware]

Please send this request this to Pioneer. They manage which players are supported by DJ Link Bridge Pro.

[@samuelserranomusic]

Hey! Did you get the feature on the xz?

[@funkjoy]

Did anyone get this working? I got everything to work except the "Player Layer Target". I have three layers in my composition. My videos for specific tracks is on layer one. For now layer 2 and 3 is empty. I run two cdj-3000 and a djm-a9 setup. So I have Player 2 set to layer 1 and Player 3 set to layer 2. I have also change the clip target to the Pioneer player. But both players will still only play on Layer 1. Is there something that I missed?

[@ResolumeVJSoftware]

Hey @funkjoy , we just did a little test on our latest release and it worked just fine. Could you contact us at [e-mail] with your problem + screenshots of what you are doing. The customer support there can help you out.

[@Phatzoo]

Possible to have Resolume auto sync with video file with the same name as the mp3 that is being played? (way less work with large amount of files)

[@ResolumeVJSoftware]

No.

[@djksrmusic]

Does it work with Pioneer controllers like DDJ-SZ?

[@ResolumeVJSoftware]

These are the currently supported models: CDJ-3000 CDJ-2000NXS2 DJM-V10 DJM-V10-LF DJM-900NXS2 Support for other models depends on which models Pioneer DJ adds to their Pro DJ Link Bridge application.

[@jomanspatula4663]

If a song is played faster and you choose the stretch option for the playback mode, will the video be sped up?

[@ResolumeVJSoftware]

If stretch is chosen, the video’s duration will be that of the playing track. This effectively changes the “default” speed of the video clip. If you change the speed (pitch) of the player, it will play faster or slower. Just like the speed parameter of a normal “timeline” clip affects the playback speed.

[@symbiothika]

Is it possible to do the same with the pioneer ddj fle4? thank you

[@ResolumeVJSoftware]

Please check the Pioneer website to see if your device supports the Pro DJ Link Bridge app.

[@FryUps]

Will you add support for Virtual DJ ?

[@ResolumeVJSoftware]

No.

[@FryUps]

@@ResolumeVJSoftware You should do 👍

[@FryUps]

@@ResolumeVJSoftware Will it not work if you use Virtual DJ software connected to Pioneer CDJs / Mixer ?

[@ResolumeVJSoftware]

@@FryUps we haven't tried that to be honest. That's a good use case. I must admit I haven't used Virtual DJ.

[@romeoiannuzzi-sw6ms]

In Resolume -> general I don't see the entry Pioneer DJ network interface why?

[@ResolumeVJSoftware]

Which version are you on?

[@shaneo2296]

Can this technique work with Traktor using its "LINK" feature in Resolume?

[@ResolumeVJSoftware]

Traktor works with Ableton Link which we support too. ableton link tutorial: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y57TnpirbpmSh5o

[@indecent_bass3788]

Is it also possible to catch only the Master BPM to Resolume via lan connection ? So the Visuals in a club play in sync time to all tracks, / the whole set during an evening.

[@ResolumeVJSoftware]

Yes, but you will still need the Pioneer app. You always need that one when using Lan. If you only need BPM I would recommend using midi instead.. much easier if you only need a clock.

[@flexlabz]

@@ResolumeVJSoftware what do you mean just use midi? like tap to sync bpm?

[@ResolumeVJSoftware]

@@flexlabz most turntables will have a midi output, a 5-pin DIN connection.

[@shiwamdhn7488]

Can we readout the Master BPM?

[@ResolumeVJSoftware]

Easiest way to do that would be to send the MIDI out from the DJ out into your computer using a MIDI-USB interface/dongle.

[@FatBoozy]

dont work xdj1000mk still depend showkontrol :(

[@LukeHildreth]

lol no scratch!? thats been available on other apps for years lol

[@mattyd_gaming7425]

NO

[@ResolumeVJSoftware]

I really need some practice ;-)

[@karlnoelle]

Is a Pioneer DJM Mixer required for this to work? I have 2 CDJ3000s linked into a switch along with the computer running Arena. Arena shows TCNet connection is active but says no players are detected. Bridget shows a "1" in the bottom left corner with a flashing reload icon and all the players are grayed out. I am running audio out of the CDJs through another computer running Traktor fwiw. Also I am running Artnet on Arena as well, but the Artnet node is attached to a separate switch (same overall home network). Not sure if that impacts anything.

[@hipworth]

Having the same issue. Did you ever resolve this?